Refrigeration Inventory Inspection

Turn every inspection into refrigeration readiness

Refrigeration readiness starts here

Refrigeration systems onboard vessels play a vital role in vessel operations, crew welfare, and cargo safety. Yet many operators struggle to maintain an accurate overview of their onboard refrigeration tools, parts, and consumables, leading to emergency repairs, compliance risks, and unnecessary downtime.

 

Why it matters for you

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    Improve compliance with global and local refrigerant safety standards

    Refrigerant regulations are tightening globally (EU F Gas, IMO, and port controls). Clear labelling, valid cylinders, and documented inventory help reduce the risk of findings, fines or detention, and support evolving safety, emissions and ESG obligations.
  • Reliability

    Prevent operational disruptions

    Missing, obsolete, or expired tools and refrigerants can stop critical maintenance in its tracks. A structured Refrigeration Inventory Inspection ensures every tool and spare onboard is identified, tracked, and fit for use so engineers have what they need, when they need it.
  • Save cost

    Cut costs & plan maintenance effectively

    Unplanned refrigerant replacements, last‑minute spare shipments, and downtime are major cost drivers. Standardized inventory inspections help prevent unnecessary overstocking and under stocking critical spares. With better visibility of onboard parts and tools, engineers can plan maintenance windows around voyage schedules and refrigeration demand.
  • Safety assurance

    Enhance readiness for audits and documentation checks

    When ships are required to prove leak inspections have been carried out and refrigerant consumption is properly logged, having an up‑to‑date refrigeration inventory becomes critical. Proper documentation, clear equipment records, and expiry tracking make it easier for technical superintendents and QHSSE teams to present compliance evidence confidently during audits, inspections, and port state control.
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The Unitor Refrigeration Inventory Inspection service addresses this challenge head-on. Delivered by our Port Service Engineers (PSEs), our on board inspection provides a full check and documentation of all refrigeration tools, consumables and best practices. The service can conveniently be performed alongside other scheduled visits, such as Water Analysis, and Welding Safety Inspections, reducing disruption and adding measurable value to every port call.

 

 

Here's how the Unitor Refrigeration Inventory Inspection works

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    We come on board

    A Wilhelmsen Port Service Engineer (PSE) boards your vessel

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    We inspect

    We carry out a thorough assessment of your refrigeration system, tools and compliance status.

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    We share our findings

    We provide a detailed recommendation report after the inspection.

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