Posts filed under: Gas Detection

Onboard calibration and functional verification of a Poseidon BilgMon 488 15 ppm bilge alarm system.

Bilge alarm systems are a critical safeguard when it comes to protecting the marine environment and meeting MARPOL requirements. For these systems to be effective, calibration and functional checks must be carried out correctly and regularly.

This image shows a BilgMon 488 15 ppm Bilge Alarm manufactured by Poseidon during an onboard calibration and functional verification. The process confirms accurate oil content detection, correct alarm response at the 15 ppm threshold, and proper operation of the associated control valve.

We provide professional calibration, inspection, and troubleshooting services for bilge alarms and oil content monitoring systems. Our technicians focus on practical onboard testing to ensure equipment is reliable, inspection ready, and operating as intended under real conditions.

Whether it is part of routine maintenance, preparation for Port State Control, or investigation of repeated alarms, our service is carried out efficiently to minimise disruption to vessel operations.

Service ports in Spain:
Algeciras, Gibraltar, Huelva, Cartagena, Barcelona, Bilbao

If your vessel requires BilgMon 488 calibration or technical support, contact us for dependable onboard service you can trust.

Cleantrack 1000B ODME calibration and health check performed onboard using OEM approved procedures.

ODME systems play a critical role in protecting the marine environment and ensuring regulatory compliance during cargo and ballast operations. For this reason, calibration and functional testing must be carried out correctly, following manufacturer approved methods.

This image shows a Cleantrack 1000B ODME from Hansun undergoing a zero calibration, full function test, and health check onboard a tanker. The procedure verifies measuring cell performance, zero stability, alarm limits, and data integrity, ensuring the system operates reliably during discharge operations.

All work is performed using OEM approved procedures, with careful attention to documentation and system configuration. This approach reduces the risk of false alarms, inaccurate readings, and inspection findings during Port State Control or vetting.

Petrik Naval is a maker approved service station for Cleantrack ODME units, providing professional calibration, inspection, and troubleshooting support onboard vessels. Our technicians understand both the equipment and the operational realities onboard, delivering efficient service with minimal disruption.

Service ports in Spain:
Algeciras, Gibraltar, Huelva, Cartagena, Barcelona, Bilbao

If your vessel requires Cleantrack ODME calibration, health checks, or technical support, contact us for reliable onboard service you can trust.

Onboard temperature calibration verification using national metrology traceable pattern equipment to confirm sensor accuracy.

Accurate temperature measurement is essential for safe and efficient operation onboard ships. From engine systems to process control and safety equipment, even small temperature deviations can lead to operational issues or inspection findings.

This image shows a real onboard temperature calibration verification carried out using the MTC 650A dry block calibrator from AMETEK, compared against a high accuracy reference thermometer from Fluke. All checks are performed using national metrology traceable pattern equipment, ensuring confidence in the measurement results.

We provide professional temperature calibration and verification services for portable instruments, fixed sensors, and onboard systems. Our approach focuses on practical testing, reliable reference standards, and clear confirmation that instruments are operating within acceptable tolerances.

Whether the requirement is routine maintenance, preparation for inspections, or investigation of suspected sensor drift, our technicians work efficiently onboard to minimise disruption while delivering dependable results.

Service ports in Spain:
Algeciras, Gibraltar, Huelva, Cartagena, Barcelona, Bilbao

If you need temperature calibration or verification using metrology traceable equipment, contact us for trusted onboard service that supports compliance and operational confidence.

15 ppm OWS alarm calibration check using OEM calibration kit to ensure MARPOL compliance onboard.

Oily Water Separator systems are only as reliable as their oil content monitors. When it comes to 15 ppm compliance, there is no room for assumptions accuracy and proper calibration are essential.

This image shows an onboard OMD-24 Oil Content Monitor from Deckma Hamburg undergoing a calibration and full function check using the OEM calibration kit. By following manufacturer-approved procedures, we verify oil concentration readings, flow detection, alarm activation, and overall system health.

Using the correct OEM kit is critical. It ensures that the sensor response is tested under known conditions, alarms trigger at the correct thresholds, and the system meets MARPOL and Port State Control expectations. Shortcuts or non-approved methods can lead to unreliable readings and inspection deficiencies.

We provide professional OWS / OCM calibration, inspection, and troubleshooting services onboard vessels, focusing on practical results and clear verification. Whether it’s routine maintenance, pre-inspection preparation, or resolving repeated alarms, our technicians work efficiently to minimize downtime.

Service ports (Spain):
Algeciras, Gibraltar, Huelva, Cartagena, Barcelona, Bilbao

If your vessel requires OMD-24 calibration using OEM equipment, contact us for reliable, compliant service you can trust.

Calibration and functional check of a GX-2009 personal gas detector to ensure reliable personal gas monitoring during anchorage.

Personal gas detectors are often the last line of defense for crew safety especially during anchorage, where work continues but access to shore-based support is limited. That’s why accuracy, reliability, and proper calibration are critical.

This image shows a GX-2009 personal gas detector from RKI Riken Keiki undergoing calibration and functional testing. The process verifies correct sensor response for oxygen, combustible gas (LEL), carbon monoxide, and hydrogen sulfide, ensuring alarms activate exactly when they should.

We provide calibration, repair, and functional testing for personal gas detectors directly onboard, including during anchorage operations. Whether detectors are used for routine watchkeeping, enclosed space entry, or maintenance work, we help ensure they remain dependable and inspection-ready.

Our service is practical and flexible, designed to support vessels without disrupting operations even when berthed is not an option.

Service ports (Spain, including anchorage support):
Algeciras, Gibraltar, Huelva, Cartagena, Barcelona, Bilbao

If your crew relies on personal gas detectors, make sure they’re properly calibrated. Contact us for reliable onboard service you can trust at port or at anchor.

Calibration and alarm verification of an OVMS-50 oxygen monitoring system to ensure safe inert gas operations onboard tankers.

Reliable oxygen monitoring is a critical safety requirement on tanker vessels, especially during inert gas operations where incorrect readings can lead to serious risks. Oxygen monitoring systems must not only display accurate values but also trigger alarms correctly when conditions change.

This image shows an OVMS-50 Oxygen Monitoring & Alarm Unit from Hanla IMS during a calibration and full function health check onboard. The process includes verification of oxygen concentration readings, flow detection, alarm activation, and overall system status to ensure the unit performs exactly as intended.

We provide professional calibration, inspection, and functional testing for oxygen monitoring and alarm systems used on tankers and marine installations. Our service helps crews maintain confidence in their safety systems, avoid inspection issues, and ensure compliance with operational and regulatory requirements.

Whether it’s routine maintenance, preparation for vetting or port state control, or troubleshooting abnormal readings, our technicians focus on practical, onboard solutions with minimal disruption.

Service ports (Spain):
Algeciras, Gibraltar, Huelva, Cartagena, Barcelona, Bilbao

If you require oxygen monitoring calibration, alarm testing, or technical support, contact us for dependable, port side service you can trust.

Calibration and full function testing of an Oxus oxygen analyzer system to ensure safe and reliable inert gas monitoring.

Oxygen analyzers play a critical role in inert gas systems, where accurate readings are essential for fire prevention, cargo safety, and regulatory compliance. A small deviation can lead to unnecessary alarms or worse, undetected risk.

This image shows a calibration and full function health check being carried out on an OA-Z-IG oxygen analyzer from Oxus. The system is tested using controlled gas supply, regulators, and flow monitoring to verify sensor accuracy, alarm response, and overall system performance.

We provide professional calibration, inspection, and functional testing for oxygen analyzers used in inert gas and safety systems. Our service helps crews and operators ensure that readings are trustworthy, alarms activate correctly, and equipment is ready for inspections and daily operation.

Whether it’s routine maintenance, a pre-inspection check, or troubleshooting unreliable readings, our focus is on practical results and clear verification.

Service ports:
Algeciras, Gibraltar, Huelva, Cartagena, Barcelona, Bilbao

If you need oxygen analyzer calibration, health checks, or technical support, contact us for dependable, port side service you can rely on.

Temperature calibration verification using a SIKA TM17650M dry-block calibrator and certified reference equipment to ensure measurement accuracy.

Accurate temperature measurement is critical in marine and industrial environments, where even small deviations can impact safety, product quality, and regulatory compliance.

This image shows a real calibration verification in progress using the TM17650M dry-block calibrator from SIKA, paired with a high-precision reference thermometer from Greisinger. By comparing live readings under stable conditions, we verify that temperature instruments are operating within acceptable tolerances.

We provide professional temperature calibration and verification services for onboard systems, portable instruments, and fixed installations. Our work supports routine maintenance, pre-inspection checks, and troubleshooting when sensor drift is suspected always with a focus on accuracy, traceability, and clear documentation.

Our technicians work efficiently at berth to minimize disruption while ensuring your equipment is inspection-ready and dependable.

Service ports:
Algeciras, Gibraltar, Huelva, Cartagena, Barcelona, Bilbao

If you need temperature calibration, verification, or technical support, contact us for reliable, port-side service you can trust.

Calibration and verification of UTI tape gauging equipment to ensure accurate cargo and tank measurements during port operations in Spain.

Precision matters when it comes to cargo and tank measurements. We provide calibration, repair, and functional testing for UTI tape gauging systems from Enraf Tanksystem, including interface and temperature detection equipment.

Services include:

UTI tape calibration & accuracy verification

Interface detector testing

Repair and troubleshooting

Spare tape and component supply

Port service coverage:
Algeciras, Gibraltar, Huelva, Cartagena, Barcelona, Bilbao

Need a quick calibration before inspection or replacement tape and spares?
Send us a message and we’ll support you port side.