Gas Detection Packages No hassle Gas Detection New regulations for gas detectors By 1st July 2016 all vessels under SOLAS must carry portable atmosphere-testing instruments for enclosed spaces as required by SOLAS regulation XI-1/7. Regulation 7 - Atmosphere testing instrument for enclosed spaces “Every ship to which chapter I applies shall carry an appropriate portable atmosphere-testing instrument or instruments*. As a minimum, these shall be capable of measuring concentrations of oxygen, flammable gases or vapours, hydrogen sulphide and carbon monoxide prior to entry into enclosed spaces**. Instruments carried under other requirements may satisfy this regulation. Suitable means shall be provided for the calibration of all such instruments.” * Refers to the Guidelines to facilitate the selection of portable atmosphere testing instruments for enclosed spaces as required by SOLAS regulation XI-1/7 (MSC.1/Circ.1477). ** Refer to the Revised recommendations for entering enclosed spaces aboard ships (resolution A.1050(27)). Onboard calibration - No service costs - Increased safety
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