The American Society for Nondestructive Testing, Inc. (ASNT) is the world’s largest technical society for nondestructive testing (NDT) professionals. Founded in 1941, under the name of “The American Industrial Radium and X-Ray Society”. It has currently over 70 local and 17 international sections. ASNT’s key objective is to provide a forum for exchange of NDT Technical information, Education Materials, Programs, Qualification & Certification of NDT personal, Research and Development.

Section of American Society for Nondestructive Testing (KSASNT) was inaugurated on 15-Apr-2010 under the patronage of Dr. Jacob Rifai, Director of the Public Authority. KSASNTexists to collaborate in tandem with ASNT to achieve the common goal of creating a safer world by promoting the profession and technologies of non-destructive testing in KUWAIT and MIDDLE EAST, thereby ensuring safe existence of life and nature. 

KSASNT’s prime objective is to promote and increase participation in society’s activities from this part of the world and thereby generating awareness and enthusiasm amongst KUWAITI youthand NDT professional working in Kuwait.

• To Provide Customized Training and Certification Programs in ASNT Level –I & II. 
  
• To Arrange Refresher Courses and Organize ASNT Level- III Examinations. 
  
• To Provide Training and Certification in Advanced NDT Techniques in Collaboration with Various NDT Equipment Manufacturers. 
  
• To Provide Training & Certification Services on behalf of Local Government Authorities in the field of NDT. 
  
• Independent assessment of NDT personnel on behalf of Clients. 
  
• To Conduct NDT Awareness Programs in Local Educational Institutions. 
  
• To Provide Continued NDT Audit Services to various Industries. 
  
• To Provide Continued ASNT Level-III Services to Pressure Vessel Manufacturers. 
  
• To Organize Periodic Technical Talk meet and Workshops to discuss Topics related to NDT. 
  
• To Organize National and International Seminars.