The International Maritime Organization IMO expects ships sailing at sea to meet the requirements of the SOLAS (Convention on the Safety of Life at Sea), the ship's provisions. It is not easy for the ship to escape when the fire breaks out. For this, it must be tested according to IMO MSC 61 standards.
Fire test reports are not accepted alone and you need to contact a notified body for marine Certification where you can access these documents and EUROLAB IMO provides MSC 61 testing services.
Wheel Sign and USCG (United State Coast Guard)
Equipment carried on ships registered under the flags of European Union Member States must be tested in accordance with the 96/98 EC (MED) Marine Equipment Directive and obtain a Wheel mark Certificate, In addition, equipment carried on vessels registered in the USA must obtain a USCG Certificate.
The type supplied with follow-up inspection of factors currently carried out from 27 May 2004 has greater value in the product approved for use on ships sailing in European waters and is now available in the United States without further testing or inspection procedures.
Fire Test of Marine Equipment according to IMO MSC 61 / IMO FTPC
EUROLAB is recognized by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) as an approved test laboratory for testing according to the International Code of Practice for Fire Test Procedures (IMO 2010 FTP Code). This test can also be applied to Wheelmark products in accordance with the directive. You can meet IMO tests with our laboratory EUROLAB.
To get an appointment, to get more detailed information or to request an evaluation, you can ask us to fill in our form and reach you.