Oxy-acetylene safety and compliance starts here

Get compliant today with the Unitor GDS Inspection & Testing Service

Do you know if your Gas Welding System is fully leak-tight?

 

Acetylene and oxygen gases pose significant explosive flammability risks to the safety of your crew on board. The Unitor Gas Distribution System is designed to safely utilize these gases for cutting operations, and these systems require routine checks and testing to ensure system integrity.

Over time, they experience persistent stress from vibrations and vessel movements, which can cause leaks that go unnoticed. Routine maintenance alone does not guarantee leak-tight integrity or compliance with vetting inspection regimes, which requre thorough testing and certification.

 

 

 

 

Common risk areas

  • Undetected leaks

    Gas leaks from system piping and components can lead to gas accumulation in confined spaces, risking fire and explosion.

  • Missing safety devices

    Mandatory safety devices such as flashback arrestors may malfunction or even be missing.

  • Worn components

    Critical components could be worn, damaged or due for replacement.

  • Contaminated gas lines

    Possible contamination of the oxygen line with oil or grease could lead to fire or explosion.

  • Non-compliance

    Failing to observe Class, Flag or vetting inspection guidelines can result in delays or penalties.

Don't just take our word for it.

 

Class/ Flag rules and vetting inspections ( Such as Port State Control or RightShip RISQ) 

Major Classification Societies and Flag States, along with vetting inspections (such as Port State Control or RightShip RISQ) mandate periodic inspection and testing of gas welding systems before they can be certified for use. These rules ensure that piping integrity and critical safety equipment like flashback arrestors and regulators meet strict safety standards and prevent accidents at sea. Compliance also ensures zero downtime and interruption to your vessel operations.

 

 

Here's how your system gets certified

  • Check your system_resized

    Check your system

    Ensure that your GDS is operational and properly maintained. *If unsure, engage a Welding Safety Inspection with us beforehand.

  • Port service engineer

    We come on board

    Our Port Service Engineers go on board to perform testing and inspection.

  • Service report

    We get you certified

    Receive a service report and summary of key findings. A certificate will be issued for compliant systems.

 

Rest assured with our DNV-approved Inspection and Testing Service.

Commissioning service

We offer commissioning for newbuild or retrofit systems, ensuring performance from the start.

Periodic Inspection and Testing

Done on an annual or 5-yearly period, we help you identify findings to stay compliant.

We offer the GDS Inspection and Testing Service in the following ports:

 

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