Commissioning testing
Requirement for commissioning testing
The verification of each BWMS installation through commissioning testing will become mandatory on 1 June 2022 by the entry into force of Regulation E-1 of the IMO Ballast Water Management Convention. Flag administrations have been encouraged to start commissioning testing as soon as possible, and several administrations such as Australia, Bahamas, Cyprus, France, and Singapore have already implemented commissioning testing.
We help to verify that your ballast water management system (BWMS) is operated in accordance with performance claims and meet D-2 standards at discharge.
With over 10 years of experience with Type Approval testing of various Ballast Water Management Systems (BWMS) in accordance with IMO and U.S. Coast Guard requirements. We are proficient in the scientific methodology (IMO BWM.2/Circ.42) used in evaluating the biological performance of BWMS and are approved by DNV GL, Lloyd’s Register and American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) for commissioning testing of BWMS according to IMO BWM.2/Circ.70/Rev.1.
We have worked closely together with ship owners, ship managers, BWMS manufacturers and class societies and understand the challenges faced by the different parties.
With experience from more than 50 commissioning tests around the globe, our solution for commissioning testing has become efficient ensuring you that your vessel’s operations are not affected unnecessarily.
Practical approach without sacrificing quality
Our team
We have dedicated teams in Singapore and Denmark with extensive experience performing testing of BWMS onboard ships. Our technicians are professional and can be ready for mobilization within a week or shorter notice if necessary.
We understand the fast-paced nature of the shipping industry and strive to be flexible to deliver quick solutions to respond to specific needs.
Customers with a need for commissioning testing of a BWMS are welcome to contact us. We process requests as soon as we receive them, we have smooth procedures for entering agreement, and we work together with the customer to organise the logistics and schedule of the commissioning test. Preliminary results will be available upon discharge on the test day, and a final report will be sent out within 10 working days to the customer.
How does it work?
Key Features
Experienced technicians and mobile test equipment are deployed on-board to perform commissioning testing of a BWMS installed on board the ship.
Testing in accordance with guidelines in IMO BWM.2/Circ.70/Rev.1 and flag administration requirements.
Preliminary results are available on the same day of testing upon discharge and a report is issued within 10 working days or earlier.
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