Safeguard Your Infrastructure: Portagauge® 6 with Cutting-Edge Datalogging Technology
The Portascanner® WATERTIGHT PLUS generator fills the entire cargo hold with ultrasound. The receiver detects the smallest of ultrasonic signals so that leaks as tiny as 0.06mm can be located.
Safeguard Your Vessel: The Importance of Watertight Door Integrity Testing with Portascanner® WATERTIGHT PLUS

In the maritime industry, ensuring the watertight integrity of doors is paramount for the safety of both vessels and their crews. Traditional testing methods, such as the chalk test and hose test, have proven to be inadequate and outdated. Here we take a further look at the drawbacks of these methods and highlight the significance […]
Sail to Compliance Success: Permaflow® Assists in Meeting New CII and EEXI Regulations from IMO

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has implemented new regulations, effective from November 2022, to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from ships. These regulations, known as the Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) and Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI), aim to improve the energy efficiency of ships and reduce their carbon intensity. In this blog post, we […]
Save Lives. Improve Fire Safety Onboard Passenger Vessels
Fire safety is paramount. In 2018 a fire on board small passenger vessel Island Lady in Florida, USA injured 15 passengers and tragically one passenger died several hours after the fire. The vessel suffered a constructive total loss. In a recent U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) report as to the cause of the fire, the […]
Speed up Your Fire Servicing with Portasteele® Calculator

Are you used to reporting on fire system servicing by recording the weight? If you are, then the Portasteele® CALCULATOR is what you need. Together with our Portalevel® MAX PLUS you never need to lift a cylinder again! The combined use of Portalevel® MAX Plus with Portasteele® CALCULATOR complies with ISO 14520, ISO 6183, NFPA […]
Sterilisation Testing is needed in Hospitals, Healthcare & Pharmaceutical sectors
When we designed the Portascanner COVID19 in June 2020, it was for the purpose of protecting our NHS, and ensuring Intensive Care Unit wards were fully airtight. Now, we have discovered applications far more wide reaching within the healthcare industry where our technology is needed. Whilst it was designed in the height of the Covid-19 […]
Stop Weighing – Use Ultrasonics to Transform your Cylinder Contents Inspection Traceable to Agent Weight
When it comes to fire suppression systems, the crucial need for safety often comes at the steep cost of time and labour. Traditional measurement methods demand dismantling, heavy lifting, and specialised equipment, leading to inflated costs and increased risks. However, embracing technological progress, ultrasonic level indicators have emerged as a game-changer, exemplified by Coltraco Products’ […]
Streamlining Efficiency – Use Potascanner™ to Reshape your Energy-Efficient Home Building
In the ever-evolving landscape of construction, the pursuit of energy-efficient homes encounters a common obstacle: airtightness testing, particularly when traditional methods result in failures. This article explores how Coltraco Ultrasonics’ Portascanner™ is a game-changer, significantly reducing downtime by enabling swift identification and sealing of air leaks during the build program without the need for deconstruction. […]
Streamlining Fire Cylinder Inspection: Meeting NFPA and ISO Standards with Portalevel® MAX PLUS and Portasteele®!
Safeguarding lives and property hinges on maintaining fire suppression systems’ efficacy. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) stands as a pillar in guiding inspection, servicing, testing, and maintenance protocols. In this article, we delve into how Coltraco Ultrasonics’ Portalevel® MAX PLUS and Portasteele® CALCULATOR simplify ISO and NFPA compliance, offering a seamless approach to […]
Take Control of Your Fuel Efficiency with Coltraco’s Permaflow®

As of January 1, 2023, new regulations require accurate monitoring and documentation of both vessel speed and fuel usage. Stay compliant and in control of fuel consumption onboard with Coltraco’s Permaflow®. Fuel Efficiency Regulations: The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has implemented new regulations to reduce the environmental impact of the world’s global shipping fleet. These […]