Calibration services
Calibration of gas detectors, breathalysers, and pressure, temperature and electrical measuring instruments against traceable references, at our service locations or on your site.
A measuring instrument is only worth as much as your confidence in its reading. A drifting pressure gauge, a sensor that has shifted, an expired certificate: sooner or later each of them turns up at an inspection, or on a worse day, out in the field.
We check your instruments against traceable references, adjust them where needed and return them with a certificate showing the results. We work on all brands. Work is planned at our service locations in Tuzla, Rotterdam and Brecht or on your site, around your operations and your ship's time in port.
Scope
For portable detectors: calibration with certified calibration gas, a sensor life check and a certificate. For fixed systems: on-site calibration and verification of alarm thresholds.
Checking and calibrating breath alcohol testers against reference standards.
Comparing pressure gauges, vacuum gauges and pressure transmitters with a reference instrument, with certification.
Thermometers, temperature probes and temperature calibrators.
Multimeters, clamp meters and insulation resistance testers.
For UTI and sounding tapes, ODME and 15 ppm bilge alarms, see our ODME, UTI and instrument calibration service.
Intervals
| Equipment / task | Interval | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Portable gas detectors | As specified by the manufacturer, usually every 6 months or more often | Manufacturer |
| Pressure, temperature and electrical instruments | At the interval set by your quality system and how heavily the instrument is used; frequently used instruments are usually calibrated once a year | ISO 9001 clause 7.1.5, internal procedures |
What you receive
- A calibration certificate for each instrument showing the serial number, references used and results
- An instrument label showing the next calibration date
- A reasoned note and a quotation for instruments that need adjustment or repair
Applicable rules
- ISO 9001 7.1.5
- SOLAS XI-1/7
- Manufacturer's procedures