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ygiene
BOS-PRD-0304.900902
Fresh water analyses to be done ashore: (French Flag requirements)
- Fresh water test said ‘R’ for Routine is to be done every 6 months.
- Fresh water test said ‘C’ for Complementary is to be done every 2 years.
- At Vessel delivery : ‘R’ and ‘C’ tests.
For French flag vessels, details provided in division 215, article 215.1.26.
Samples for test ‘C’ :
- Total quantity of water has to be 4.5l: at least 500ml in 1 sterilised bottle, 2l must be in a glass bottle
and 2l could be in a plastic bottle.
- Sample must be taken at 1 point: Galley.
- Results are valid if analysed within 48 hours after it has been taken.
- 1 method to get the sample within 48 hours is to disembark with the samples and send them from
the airport to the relevant Laboratory. Eg.
Société des Eaux de Marseille
, address is SEM
(laboratoire), Boulevard du Bassin, 13014 Marseille, France.
Î
Liaise with your Purchaser to obtain
the Purchase Order (PO).
4.7.7.2 Water disinfectation
If any suspicion or potential contamination, disinfectation must be accomplished immediately by increasing
the level of THT treatment and taking additional samples and retesting of the affected area(s) in a regular
basis.
This operation should be repeated until satisfactory results are obtained and in adequation with the
manufacturers instructions.
If the results are not satisfactory, tank cleaning will be requested by the vessel to the Shore base and the
procedure
shall
be strictly followed-up.
Version 04. Original date: 25/05/2012. Version date: 31/12/2014. Valid version only on QMS site. Uncontrolled document when printed.
Procedure prepared by: BOS QHSE Coordinator. Approved by: BOS QHSES Manager. Validated by: BOS Quality Representative
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