ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE – SHIPS’ WATERS AND SLUDGES
Comply with standards for ballast water, exhaust cleaning systems and other discharges.
Ensure compliance with ballast water, exhaust systems, and discharge standards. Pollution from ship waters and sludges can harm marine life, reduce biodiversity, and impact human health. SGS provides precise sampling and analysis to meet international and national regulatory standards, including EPA VGP and IMO conventions.
We offer water and sludge testing to comply with standards set forth by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Vessel General Permit (VGP) 2013 and International Maritime Organization (IMO) conventions for ballast water, exhaust gas cleaning systems and other discharges to meet your compliance needs.
Our ship water and sludge sampling and analysis services for cruise ships, ferries, yachts and superyachts and all other commercial ships include:
- Ballast water – sampling and analysis according to the IMO Ballast Water Management Convention 2004 and the US EPA VGP
- Ballast water management system commissioning – sampling and analysis according to IMO BWM.2/Circ.70/Rev.1
- Bilge water – sampling and analysis according to the US EPA VGP
- Biofouling characterization (2023 biofouling guidelines)
- Exhaust gas cleaning system (scrubber) – sampling and analysis according to IMO MEPC.340(77) and the US EPA VGP
- Graywater – sampling and analysis according to the US EPA VGP
- Recreational waters (pools, saunas) – sampling and analysis to various regulations
- Sensor accuracy check – in compliance with IMO treaties, EU Directive 2014/90/EU on marine equipment, and the US EPA VGP
- Sewage – sampling and analysis according to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships 73/78 (MARPOL) Annex IV requirements
- Verification testing programs – compliance monitoring devices (ballast water) and in-water cleaning systems (biofouling) (according to applicable regulations)
Your first choice for ship environmental compliance
With 145+ years in the maritime industry and teams in 550+ ports, SGS is your trusted partner for efficient, cost-effective environmental compliance solutions. Protect your business, stakeholders, and the marine environment.