Rigmasters Inspection provides independent vendor quality surveillance, FAT/SIT witnessing, and ITP hold-point verification for industrial, offshore, and subsea equipment. We support OEMs, EPCs, and operators by acting as their on-site representative to verify compliance with approved specifications, ITPs, and contractual quality requirements.
Rigmasters Inspection supports manufacturers, engineers, asset owners, and operators by providing:
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Vendor Quality Surveillance / Expediting
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Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) Witnessing
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Site Acceptance Test (SIT) Witnessing
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ITP Hold / Witness Point Verification
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Punch list, NCR, and deviation tracking
Our inspections focus on performance, compliance, and accountability, ensuring deficiencies are identified early—before equipment is shipped, installed, or placed into service.
About Us
Our Expertise
Rigmasters Inspection is led by Anthony Maples, Chief Inspector, who brings over 30 years of experience across the oil and gas industry, industrial equipment testing, and commercial HVAC systems.
Anthony Maples also holds a Texas Class A Master HVAC Contractor License, further reinforcing his technical authority in mechanical and HVAC system performance, diagnostics, and compliance.
Since the early 1990s, Anthony has worked with and supported inspections, testing, and verification efforts for numerous major companies, including:
• American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)
• Exxon
• McDermott
• Ideal Marine
• System One
• Seadrill
• Stolt Offshore
• Global Marine Drilling
Anthony has witnessed factory acceptance testing as a third-party inspector for companies around the world, working directly with manufacturers, engineers, and operators to validate equipment operation, testing protocols, and performance outcomes. His background includes extensive onshore and offshore oil and gas experience, deep familiarity with industrial equipment and testing methodologies, and hands-on expertise in mechanical and HVAC system performance evaluation.
This experience ensures inspections are conducted with a practical, field-driven understanding of how equipment is designed, tested, and ultimately expected to perform in real-world operating conditions.
Our Standards & Ethics
Rigmasters Inspection operates under a strict professional ethic:
• Complete independence and impartiality
• Accurate, defensible, and transparent reporting
• Adherence to safety, quality, and contractual requirements
• Clear communication with no ambiguity or misrepresentation
We do not overlook deficiencies, and we do not compromise findings. Our role is to verify performance and document facts, allowing clients to make informed, risk-aware decisions.
Rigmasters Inspection is recognized for strong work ethics, technical competence, and outstanding customer service. We approach every engagement with professionalism, respect for schedules and safety, and a commitment to delivering reliable, actionable results.
Our reputation is built on trust, experience, and consistent execution—earning long-term relationships with clients who require dependable third-party verification for critical equipment and systems.