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NORSOK M-001:2014 — Gap Analysis

Materials Selection for Norwegian Petroleum Industry
NORSOK M-001 2014 Edition All Gaps only
Compliant
Partial
Non-compliant
Not assessed

About NORSOK M-001:2014

NORSOK M-001 specifies general principles, engineering and material requirements for selection of materials and corrosion protection for all parts of offshore installations and onshore plants. It is widely referenced internationally beyond Norway in offshore oil & gas, addressing piping, pressure vessels, valves, structural elements, and exposure to seawater, CO2/H2S, hydrogen, low temperatures and other process conditions. M-001 is part of the NORSOK M-series (M-501 for surface preparation/coating, M-630 for materials data sheets, etc.).

Issuing Body

NORSOK (Norwegian petroleum industry standards) — developed by Norwegian Oil and Gas Association, Federation of Norwegian Industries, Norwegian Shipowners' Association

Edition

2014

Coverage

Materials selection requirements for new construction, modifications and tie-ins in Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS) operations — widely used globally for offshore O&G.

Typical Users

Norwegian operators (Equinor, Aker BP, Vår Energi, etc.) and their EPC contractors; widely adopted by international offshore O&G projects.

How to use this tool

1. Work through each clause. For each requirement, choose Compliant, Partial, Non-compliant, or leave as Not assessed.

2. Add notes against any requirement to record evidence, gaps, or corrective actions.

3. Click Save progress — data is stored locally in your browser, never uploaded.

4. Export the report as TXT, CSV, JSON or print to PDF for your audit file.

Note: This tool is a guided self-assessment. It does not replace a third-party audit and the authoritative version of the standard must be obtained from the issuing body.

ISO Xpert — Get in touch

UK-based consultancy specialising in management-system gap analysis, training and certification preparation across ISO, API, Halal, GFSI, ESG, cybersecurity, engineering and industry-specific standards.

Phone / WhatsApp

+44 7853 109840

Office

71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H 9JQ, UK

Common Questions

NORSOK M-001:2014 Materials Selection — Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about the NORSOK M-001:2014 Materials Selection gap analysis tool, data privacy, audit preparation, and ISO Xpert consulting.

What is the NORSOK M-001:2014 Materials Selection gap analysis tool and how does it work?
The NORSOK M-001:2014 Materials Selection gap analysis tool is a free browser-based checklist that compares your current management system against the clauses of NORSOK M-001:2014 Materials Selection. You answer clause-by-clause questions and rate each requirement as Compliant, Partial or Non-compliant. The tool calculates a live compliance score, highlights gaps on a heat-map, captures evidence and corrective-action notes, and exports the full assessment as JSON, CSV, TXT or print-ready PDF for management review and Stage 1 / Stage 2 audit preparation.
Is the NORSOK M-001:2014 Materials Selection gap analysis tool really free to use?
Yes — the NORSOK M-001:2014 Materials Selection tool is 100% free with no sign-up, no email capture, no credit card, no watermarks, and no usage limits. It runs entirely in your browser; nothing is transmitted to ISO Xpert servers. You can clear or export your data at any time.
Where is my NORSOK M-001:2014 Materials Selection assessment data stored?
All NORSOK M-001:2014 Materials Selection assessment data is stored locally in your browser’s storage. Nothing is uploaded to our servers. This makes the tool GDPR-friendly and suitable for confidential audit data classified up to Restricted. Export anytime as JSON (re-importable), CSV (Excel-pivotable), TXT (executive summary) or PDF (audit-trail evidence).
Can I use this tool to prepare for NORSOK M-001:2014 Materials Selection certification or surveillance audits?
Yes. The NORSOK M-001:2014 Materials Selection gap analysis is designed to support preparation for certification by UKAS-, IAS- or ANAB-accredited bodies. Use the exported report as evidence of internal audit, feed it into management review, and prioritise high-severity non-conformities ahead of Stage 1 / Stage 2 visits. ISO Xpert consultants can assist with documented information, internal audits and full implementation if required.
How long does a NORSOK M-001:2014 Materials Selection gap analysis typically take?
Most users complete an initial NORSOK M-001:2014 Materials Selection gap analysis in 60 to 120 minutes for a single site, depending on system maturity and clause depth. The tool auto-saves continuously, so you can pause, switch devices via JSON export/import, and resume at any time. Re-assessments after corrective action usually take 20 to 40 minutes.
Does ISO Xpert offer NORSOK M-001:2014 Materials Selection consulting or training?
Yes. ISO Xpert Ltd (London, UK) provides NORSOK M-001:2014 Materials Selection gap analysis consulting, internal audits, Stage 1 and Stage 2 certification preparation, lead auditor / internal auditor training, and full management-system implementation. Contact info@iso-xpert.com or WhatsApp +44 7853 109840.

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