The kit allows mariners can detect the presence of harmful bacteria and confirm the efficiency of a vessel\u2019s water disinfection system, by the collection of a single sample and without the need for specific training.<\/p>\n
Larry Rumbol, condition monitoring market development manager (Marine), said: \u201cProviding mariners with simple, intuitive tools that don\u2019t require the provision of extensive training is the best way to ensure they have the right information to effectively manage the condition of their vessels.\u201d<\/p>\n
Parker Kittiwake\u2019s HPC Water Test Kit enables HPCs to be conducted easily and safely onboard.<\/p>\n
The test reveals the number of bacterial colony forming units (CFU) present in the volume of sample tested, which provide an overall indication of the microbiological cleanliness of potable and recreational water systems.<\/p>\n
Improper management of water is a long-established route for infectious disease transmission onboard vessels.<\/p>\n
Under the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 every ship is required to have a Water Safety Plan (WSP) as well as onboard testing. Signatories \u2013 which include nine of the top ten largest registries, and nearly 80 in total \u2013 must also facilitate inspections by Port Health Authorities (PHA) of any visiting commercial ship over 500 g.t., and PHAs may detain vessels if testing finds that water is not of an acceptable quality.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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