FIXED AND PORTABLE GAS DETECTOR SYSTEMS

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NovaTech Marine recognizes the importance of complying with the regulations concerning enclosed space entry drills and training, as outlined in SOLAS (Regulation III/19) amendments effective from January 2015. These drills and training sessions, conducted every two months, are essential measures aimed at saving lives and ensuring the safety of crew members onboard.

Furthermore, in November 2014, IMO approved amendments to SOLAS regulation XI-1/7, mandating all applicable vessels to carry portable gas detectors. As per the regulations, each ship is required to have at least one appropriate portable atmosphere testing instrument capable of measuring concentrations of oxygen (O2), flammable gases or vapours, hydrogen sulphide (H2S), and carbon monoxide (CO) before entering enclosed or confined spaces. Regular testing intervals should be conducted until all work in these spaces is completed.

To complement these requirements, guidelines MSC.1/Circ.1477 advise that ships should carry additional appropriate instruments if there are specific characteristics and operations that may present additional atmospheric hazards in enclosed spaces. This ensures the comprehensive detection of any potential hazards that might not be covered by the primary instrument recommended by the guidelines.

At NovaTech Marine, we prioritize the safety of crew members and strive to provide reliable and precise portable gas detectors and atmosphere testing instruments that comply with regulatory standards. Trust us to help you maintain a safe environment onboard and to promote compliance with SOLAS regulations. Enclosed space entry drills, SOLAS amendments, portable gas detectors, atmosphere testing instruments, safety compliance, crew safety, NovaTech Marine.

NovaTech Marine recognizes the importance of complying with SOLAS regulation XI-1/7 concerning gas detectors for enclosed spaces. The regulation stipulates that gas detectors must be dedicated 4-gas portables (not personal) with the capability of continuous operation for at least 10 hours. They should also be waterproof and dustproof to Ingress Protection rating IP67 and capable of remote detection using a pump with a sample hose to test the atmosphere in an enclosed space before entry. Regular calibration, as per the manufacturers' instructions, is mandatory.

IMO urges early voluntary compliance with this regulation from 1 January 2015 to align with the new enclosed space entry and rescue drill requirement, which enters into force on 1 July 2016. Persons with enclosed space entry responsibilities should familiarize themselves with IMO Resolution A.1050 (27) and MSC.1/Circ.1477, which provide important guidelines for entering enclosed spaces on board ships and selecting portable atmosphere testing instruments.

As part of our services, NovaTech Marine offers annual calibration and certification of gas detectors, ensuring their accuracy and reliability. We conduct a full system inspection to ensure the correct power supply to the unit, inspect the gas sensors' range and mounting, and integrate the system following factory manual guidelines. We also provide a variety of calibration gases suitable for all types of gas detector systems, multi-gas systems, and portable gas instruments.

At NovaTech Marine, we prioritize safety and compliance, and we recommend regular bump testing and calibration as best practice to maintain the efficiency and effectiveness of gas detector systems on board your vessel. Trust us for comprehensive gas detection solutions and reliable services. Gas detectors, enclosed spaces, SOLAS regulation XI-1/7, portable atmosphere testing instruments, early voluntary compliance, annual calibration, certification, full system inspection, calibration gases, safety, compliance, NovaTech Marine.