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Additional Marine Services - Gas Detection, Load Testing & More
In addition to our core life-saving appliance (LSA) and fire-fighting appliance (FFA) inspection services, Dolphin Marine Group provides a range of complementary marine safety and measurement services. These include gas detection equipment inspection and calibration, cargo gear and crane load testing, UTI (Ullage Temperature Interface) meter servicing, freshwater quality analysis, and rope falls replacement – all carried out by trained technicians at our service stations or aboard vessel at the quayside.
These additional services are available across our full port network – Egypt, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Angola – and can be scheduled in conjunction with routine LSA or FFA inspection visits, minimising total port time. Contact your nearest Dolphin Marine branch to confirm service availability and pricing for your vessel type and requirements.
Service Sections
Gas Detector Calibration, Repair & Supply
Applicable requirements: SOLAS Chapter XI-1, Regulation 7; SOLAS Chapter VI, Regulation 3
Gas detection equipment is essential for enclosed-space entry, cargo operations, leak detection, and atmosphere monitoring aboard tankers, chemical carriers, bulk carriers, offshore units, and other vessels. Dolphin Marine provides onboard and workshop inspection, functional testing, calibration, repair, and supply services for portable gas detectors and fixed gas detection systems. Our technicians use suitable traceable calibration gases to verify sensor response, alarm activation, display accuracy, and control-panel operation, with calibration records issued upon successful completion.
- Fixed Gas Detection Systems – sensor testing, alarm activation, control-panel checks, and system calibration
- Portable Multi-Gas Detectors – calibration for oxygen, combustible gases, hydrogen sulphide, carbon monoxide, and other fitted sensors
- Personal Gas Monitors – bump testing, alarm checks, and full calibration
- Sensor and Component Replacement – replacement of expired or defective electrochemical, infrared, and catalytic-bead sensors
- Calibration Documentation – certificates identifying the instrument, test results, calibration gas, and traceability details
- Repair & Replacement of Sensors for Single & Multi Gas Detectors on your Site.
Load Testing of Cargo Gear, Cranes & Launching Appliances
Applicable requirements: SOLAS Chapter II-1, Regulations 3-9 and 3-13; SOLAS Chapter III, Regulation 20; IMO Resolution MSC.402(96); MSC.1/Circ.1663; ILO Convention No. 152
Dolphin Marine performs static and dynamic load testing, thorough examination, and Safe Working Load (SWL) verification for marine lifting appliances, cargo gear, gangways, and survival-craft launching appliances. Tests are carried out using certified water bags, calibrated load cells, and suitable rigging equipment. The proof-load value is determined according to the equipment type, rated capacity, manufacturer instructions, and applicable regulatory or Classification Society requirements.
Following successful completion, we provide load-test records and certificates identifying the equipment, applied load, test method, measuring equipment, and results. Where required, tests can be coordinated for witnessing by the vessel’s Classification Society, Flag State representative, or other competent authority.
- Static and Dynamic Load Testing
- Cargo and Deck Crane Load Testing
- Provision Crane Load Testing
- Derrick and Cargo Gear Testing
- Lifting Beam, Spreader Bar and Cargo Hook Proof-Load Testing
- Gangway and Accommodation Ladder Load Testing
- Conventional Lifeboat Davit 1.1× Load Testing
- Free-Fall Lifeboat Davit Load Testing
- Rescue Boat and Fast Rescue Craft Launching-Appliance Load Testing
- Calibrated Water Bags, Load Cells and Test Equipment
- Load-Test Reports and Certification
Calibration of Marine Measuring & Monitoring Equipment
Applicable requirements: MARPOL Annex I; IMO Resolutions MEPC.107(49) and MEPC.108(49)
Dolphin Marine provides inspection, functional testing, calibration, maintenance, and repair services for marine measuring and pollution-monitoring equipment. Our scope includes pressure and temperature calibrators, pressure gauges, UTI meters, Oil Discharge Monitoring Equipment (ODME), and Oily Water Separator (OWS) monitoring equipment.
Services can be performed onboard or at our workshop using suitable traceable reference instruments and certified test media. Following successful calibration, we provide a certificate identifying the equipment, reference standards, test points, readings, corrections, and calibration results.
- Pressure Calibrators and Pressure Gauges – accuracy verification, multi-point calibration, adjustment, leak checks, and functional testing
- Temperature Calibrators and Indicators – calibration against traceable temperature references across the required operating range
- UTI Meters – inspection and calibration of ullage measurement, temperature sensing, and oil/water interface detection
- ODME Systems – functional testing and calibration of oil-content monitors, flow meters, control units, alarms, and automatic stopping arrangements
- OWS Monitoring Equipment – calibration and testing of 15 ppm bilge alarms, oil-content monitors, alarms, recording functions, and automatic stopping devices
- Component Inspection and Repair – inspection of sensors, probes, cables, displays, pumps, sample lines, valves, and associated electronic components
- Calibration Documentation – certificates issued with equipment identification, test results, and reference-equipment traceability
Analysis, Testing & Instrument Calibration Services
Applicable requirements: MLC 2006, WHO Guidelines for Drinking-Water Quality, SOLAS, the FSS Code, relevant IMO guidance
Dolphin Marine provides onboard sampling, laboratory analysis, equipment testing, and instrument calibration services for vessels and offshore facilities. Our scope covers freshwater quality, fire-fighting foam, fire hoses, medical oxygen equipment, breath-alcohol analysers, temperature instruments, light meters, and sound-level meters.
Services are performed onboard or through suitable laboratory facilities, depending on the required test. Reports and calibration certificates identify the equipment or sample, test method, reference standard, results, and compliance criteria where applicable.
- Freshwater Analysis – sampling from tanks, galley taps, and drinking-water outlets; microbiological and chemical analysis for potability and water quality
- Foam-Concentrate Supply, Analysis & PFOS-Free Verification – supply of approved fire-fighting foam concentrates and laboratory testing for condition, concentration, contamination, and degradation, including PFOS analysis to verify compliance with applicable IMO requirements and product specifications.
- Temperature Gauge and Thermometer Calibration – multi-point accuracy verification against traceable temperature references
- Reports and Certification – analysis reports, test records, and calibration certificates with reference-equipment traceability
Marine Navigation Equipment Inspection, Repair & Supply
Applicable requirements: SOLAS Chapter V, manufacturer specifications, and applicable Flag State and Classification Society requirements.
Dolphin Marine provides onboard inspection, functional testing, troubleshooting, repair, maintenance, and supply services for marine navigation equipment. Our technicians assess equipment condition, verify alarms and system interfaces, identify faults, replace defective components, and perform operational testing following repair.
- Radar and ARPA Systems – inspection, troubleshooting, repair, and performance testing
- ECDIS Equipment – hardware inspection, display and interface checks, and system testing
- GPS, GNSS and AIS Equipment – receiver, antenna, data, display, and transmission checks
- Gyro and Magnetic Compasses – inspection, testing, adjustment, and calibration where applicable
- Echo Sounders and Speed Logs – sensor, transducer, display, and accuracy checks
- Autopilot and Steering-Control Systems – functional testing, alarm checks, and fault diagnosis
- VDR and S-VDR Systems – operational checks, data recording verification, and servicing where authorised
- BNWAS and Navigation Alarms – function, timing, alarm, and bridge-interface testing
- Navigation Lights and Control Panels – inspection, alarm testing, repair, and component replacement
- Equipment and Spare-Parts Supply – supply of new navigation equipment, displays, sensors, antennas, cables, and compatible spare parts
- Service Documentation – inspection and repair reports issued following successful completion
- GMDSS Annual Inspection, Functional Testing, Programming & Certification
Frequently Asked Questions
What additional services does Dolphin Marine provide beyond LSA and FFA?
In addition to lifeboat, life raft, and fire-fighting equipment services, Dolphin Marine provides gas detection equipment inspection and calibration, cargo gear and load testing, UTI meter servicing and tape replacement, freshwater quality analysis (microbiological and chemical), rope falls replacement, and pilot ladder inspection and certification. All services are available at our port locations across Egypt, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Angola.
Can Dolphin Marine calibrate gas detectors aboard my vessel?
Yes. Dolphin Marine calibrates portable combustible gas detectors (CGIs), oxygen analysers, H₂S detectors, and personal gas monitors using certified reference gas mixtures. Fixed gas detection system inspection – including sensor function test, alarm activation, and control panel check – is also available. Calibration certificates are issued with traceability to national or international standards. Contact our nearest branch to confirm availability at your port.
Does Dolphin Marine carry out freshwater analysis for drinking water compliance?
Yes. Dolphin Marine provides onboard freshwater sampling and laboratory analysis covering microbiological testing (total coliforms, E. coli, and Heterotrophic Plate Count) and chemical analysis (pH, turbidity, chlorine residual, and extended panels). The analysis report includes a compliance assessment against WHO drinking water quality guidelines and MLC 2006 Standard A3.2. Available at our Alexandria, Suez, Dubai, and Jeddah branches.
Can Dolphin Marine carry out pilot ladder inspection and certification?
Yes. Dolphin Marine inspects pilot ladders against SOLAS Regulation V/23 and ISO 799-1:2019, checking step dimensions, step spacing, rope condition, spreaders, and securing arrangements, and issues a SOLAS compliance certificate. We also supply new SOLAS-compliant pilot ladders and combination arrangements. Pilot ladder inspection can be scheduled in conjunction with other LSA or FFA inspection visits to minimise port time.
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Need Any of These Services?
Dolphin Marine’s additional services are available across Egypt, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Angola – and can be combined with your LSA or FFA inspection visit to minimise port time. Contact our nearest branch for availability and pricing.
