Gas Hazards in the Marine Industry
Marine vessels can present multiple gas hazards, which makes gas detection crucial. Depending on the type of vessel and its cargo, flammable and toxic gas detection should be used to monitor a variety of potential hazards, to ensure your people and property are kept safe.
Here are just some of the risks, and key areas across marine environments which require careful monitoring to mitigate risk of harm.
GAS DETECTORS for the Marine Industry
SOLAS regulations XI-1/7 require that vessels have at least one portable gas monitor on board for oxygen and flammable gas detection which at minimum should measure concentrations of oxygen (O2), flammable gases or vapours, hydrogen sulphide (H2S) and carbon monoxide (CO) prior to entry into enclosed/confined spaces. However engine rooms and fuel handling areas also require careful consideration to mitigate risk to people and property at sea.
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MARINE STANDARDS
The marine industry is highly regulated due to the vast array of potential hazards. Legislation includes guidance on specific certifications that are required of gas detection devices, which is why we ensure all our devices are compliant with such regulations.
The international standards that apply to a vessel depend upon where it is registered. Examples of countries and relevant standards are:
- Paesi dell'UE (Unione Europea): MED (Direttiva 96/98/CE sull'equipaggiamento marittimo).
- Nord America: Regolamenti della Guardia Costiera degli Stati Uniti (USCG).
- Internazionale: Le norme SOLAS (Safety of Life At Sea) forniscono i requisiti minimi, tuttavia i singoli Paesi richiedono la conformità agli standard dell'ente assicurativo marittimo prescelto (ad esempio BV, DNV ecc.).
È essenziale che i prodotti venduti per l'uso su una nave siano conformi agli standard del Paese in cui la nave è registrata. Ad esempio, i prodotti installati su una nave registrata in Europa e sottoposta a rifacimento a Singapore devono essere conformi alla direttiva europea MED.
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