Marine Services

Around 90% of global trade is transported by sea. SGS marine services help your business comply with shipping regulations.

As the maritime industry becomes increasingly regulated, it is vital your business ensures its ships and cargo are compliant with relevant regulations and are safe for stakeholders and the environment.

SGS Marine Services

Operating in most major ports around the world, we offer a comprehensive range of sample collection services, laboratory analysis and consultancy services to the maritime sector. Our services include:

Ballast water sampling and testing to D-2 Standard (including testing for bilge water, gray water and black water)
Scrubber washwater sampling and testing to IMO MEPC.259(68)
Potable water sampling and testing to WHO guidelines for ship sanitation
Air emission testing
Compliance testing
Assistance with the interpretation of regulatory requirements
Sampling equipment, including sample bottles, coolers and custody documentation
On-site sampling
Sample transport to laboratories
Analysis of compliance samples
Reporting and data management
Onboard stack emission testing
Inspection and testing for indoor air quality (IAQ)
Noise and vibration measurements
Asbestos monitoring, testing and sampling
Testing of solid bulk cargo residues according MARPOL V requirements
Hygiene services and food safety
Fuel quantity and quality services
Lubricant condition monitoring

We also offer sampling and testing for exhaust gas cleaning systems, including:

Continuous Emission Monitoring System (CEMS) audit, validation and calibration
Data management and data interpretation
Measuring NO_x, SO₂, CO, CO₂, Oxygen, NH₃, dust and flow, according to IMO revised Annex VI, CARB, US EPA and EN Methods
On-board testing, monitoring and reporting of particulate loading, particle size distribution, and chemical analysis of particulate at the EGCS gas inlet and outlet
On-board EGCS sound level testing, monitoring and reporting
On-board analysis of water samples
On-shore analysis of water and fuel oil samples

Why choose SGS?

With over 140 years’ experience working with the maritime industry, and personnel in most major ports around the globe, SGS is the first choice for companies looking to comply with:

US EPA Vessel General Permit 2013 and the Maritime Labor Convention 2006
Sulfur emissions regulations
D2 Standard of the IMO Ballast Water Convention 2004
Marpol Annex VI regulation’s environmental requirements

Our experts will work with you to develop strategies that ensure sampling and testing of as many required parameters as necessary in one sampling intervention. Our solutions are effective, cost-efficient, and will help you protect your stakeholders, the environment and your business.

To learn more about maritime services, contact your local SGS office.