Gas detector response and alarms are tested onboard.

With the Honeywell Searchpoint Optima Plus and our certified service support, you can ensure safety, compliance, and peace of mind wherever your vessel or facility operates.

The Honeywell Searchpoint Optima Plus is a proven infrared gas detection sensor designed to deliver reliable and continuous monitoring of hydrocarbon gases in demanding marine and industrial environments. Using advanced infrared absorption technology, this detector ensures fast response and dependable performance, even in harsh conditions such as offshore platforms, engine rooms, cargo handling areas, and hazardous zones.

According to Honeywell, the Searchpoint Optima Plus is engineered for long-term stability and minimal drift, helping operators reduce false alarms and maintenance frequency. Its robust construction and weather resistant design make it well suited for both offshore and coastal installations, where reliability is critical to safety and compliance. Another key strength highlighted by the manufacturer is its ability to operate accurately in environments where catalytic sensors may struggle, such as areas with low oxygen levels or exposure to poisons.

From the technical documentation, the sensor is designed to continuously measure hydrocarbon gas concentrations without requiring frequent recalibration, and it delivers fast, repeatable detection across a wide range of flammable gases. These features make it an ideal choice for safety critical marine and port applications.

We provide on board calibration, repair, and commissioning services, ensuring your gas detection system remains fully operational and compliant. Our service coverage includes major ports and industrial hubs across Spain, Gibraltar, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Turkey, Romania, Bulgaria, Greece, Malta, Cyprus, Portugal, Belgium, Croatia, and the Black Sea region, including key locations such as Rotterdam, Antwerp, Marseille, Hamburg, Genoa, Istanbul, Piraeus, Constanța, and many more.

Regulatory Compliance

Under IMO SOLAS, ISM Code, SIRE 2.0, and GVP guidelines, fixed gas detection systems must be maintained and calibrated in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and flag state requirements. In practice, calibration is typically required at least annually, or more frequently depending on operating conditions, risk assessment, and company safety management systems.