Turkey has a thriving maritime sector which is a key focus for us. Ship owners, operators, managers, marine surveyors, marine fire servicing companies all excel in the country, especially around the key hub of Istanbul.
Ultrasonic Watertight Integrity Testing
Captain Erol has known Coltraco Ultrasonics for years and has been successfully promoting our range of ultrasonic watertight and weathertight integrity testers. Above are photos of his company Tuna Ship Supply headquarters based near Tuzla shipyard.
Marine servicing companies looking to offer ultrasonic watertight integrity testing as part of their service often need to comply with the IACS rules. They will need equipment that both complies with these rules and provides them confidence in their results.
There are multiple methods that can be use to test watertight integrity of hatch covers on bulk carriers but ultrasonic testing is the only method that is reliable, scientific, and easy to use. It enables you to ensure water ingress is not a risk factor by identifying leak sites as small as 0.06mm. Thereby allowing you in implement maintenance or repairs as necessary.
Cargo damage is one of the most prevalent claims for P&I Clubs. So customers choose Coltraco’s Portascanner® WATERTIGHT to quickly and easily test hatch cover tightness. It is more accurate than traditional high pressure hose testing and is cleaner because there is no water run-off. It is more reliable than traditional chalk testing also.
Extract from IACS UR Z17 Rev. 13 (Jan 2018) page 12:
2. Firms engaged in tightness testing of closing appliances such as hatches, doors etc. with ultrasonic equipment
2.1 Extent of engagement – Ultrasonic tightness testing of closing appliances such as hatches, doors etc.
2.2 Operators – The operator is to have the following qualifications:
• Have knowledge of different closing appliances such as hatches, doors etc. including their design, functioning and sealing features
• Have experience with the operation and maintenance of different closing appliances such as hatches, doors etc.
• Be able to document theoretical and practical training onboard in using the ultrasonic equipment specified
2.3 It shall be demonstrated to the Surveyor that the ultrasonic equipment is fit for the purpose of detecting leakages in closing appliances.
2.4 Procedures – The supplier shall have documented work procedures which shall include the manual for the ultrasonic equipment specified, its adjustment, its maintenance, its operation and approval criteria
Our Global Distributors Network
We are grateful to each of our distributors network for all their work in partnership with us.
We export 89% of our products to 120 countries across a diverse array of over 25 market sectors from shipping and naval, offshore energy and renewables, mining, and process control, to healthcare and the built environment.
As a global leader in ultrasonic instrumentation, we are proud of our industry-leading products and record. We partner with companies that have vision, energy and the determination to do what is right in a demanding world. Our Distributors experience the opportunity to launch world-first technology to their customers, and benefit from exclusivity in their chosen market sectors.
Our company and each of our distributors are committed to upholding the Safeship™ and Safesite™ principles:
Safeship™: Our instruments are installed on 17% of the world’s 60,000 ships, safeguarding against catastrophic failures by monitoring watertight integrity and ensuring the safe containment of fire-extinguishing gases like CO2. These principles underpin our status as a Safeship™ company in the maritime sector.
Safesite™: Serving over 20 market sectors, our instruments ensure that safety-critical systems—such as gaseous fire suppression systems, sprinkler systems, and process control equipment in high-value assets—function effectively. In the Built Environment, our technology identifies airtightness and energy loss. This commitment makes us a Safesite™ company on land.
We partner with companies that have vision, energy and the determination to do what is right in a demanding world. We will be pleased to consider Distribution applications from those who go beyond the regulations and seek to be market leaders. To apply simply provide your email address and name by clicking here, and our Head of Global Distribution, Mrs Chloe Barker, will revert shortly.
