March/April 2006 Feature Articles: Performace Based Qualification: An NDT Service Industry Perspective - by John Zirnhelt IIW Commission VC - Ultrasonically Based Weld Inspection - by E. Sjerve Acceptance Criteria for the Onshore and Offshore Pipeline and Steel Catenary Risers - by Thomas S. Connelly & Ben Gross In Memorium: Mikio Takagi (1936 - 2006), Johannes Gerard Janse (1937 - 2006) An opinion from a member to the Editor: Response to the submission of Letter to the Editor in Nov/Dec 2005 - by Rick Murphy