Marine Potable Water Test Kits

Recent high profile legionella scares on board cruise ships has highlighted issues of crew and passenger health and safety; particularly in respect of microbiological contamination of water and air handling systems. Dont let this happen on your vessel.

Kittiwake have written a comprehensive marine hygiene log book and have combined this with all the equipment required to create the Marine Hygiene Test Kits. Simple, regular testing of the above systems for micro-organisms like legionella, coliforms, e.coli and pseudomonas will reduce risks, help keep employees healthy and ultimately save lives.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) in line with the International Health Regulations 2005, have drafted guidelines on ship sanitation which detail the systems that require monitoring, the method and frequency of monitoring and record keeping requirements. The draft guidelines were created in close collaboration with the International Labour organisation (ILO) and the International Maritime Organisation (IMO).

Kittiwake has developed a few styles of Kit for this. One complete Marine Hygiene Test Kit and for simplicity, two Marine Potable Water Test Kits to aid with the monitoring of ships water tanks and outlets. Passenger ships, general cargo vessels, fishing vessels, naval vessels, tankers and rigs are all required to conform. Monitoring is required on supplies from port or onboard water production plant.