Vessel General Permit
VGP Water Analysis
VGP Analysis refers to the assessment and compliance verification of shipboard systems and operations under the U.S. EPA Vessel General Permit (VGP) requirements. It ensures that vessel discharges such as ballast water, deck runoff, and machinery effluents meet environmental standards and pollution prevention criteria.
A typical VGP analysis includes inspection of onboard treatment systems, review of operational procedures, sampling and monitoring of discharge streams, and documentation compliance checks. The goal is to confirm adherence to regulatory limits, minimize environmental impact, and maintain uninterrupted vessel operations in U.S. waters.
This service helps ship operators avoid non-compliance risks, reduce environmental liabilities, and ensure smooth port state control inspections.
Ballast Water Testing
Verification of biological and chemical parameters such as organism count, E. coli, TSS, and residual oxidants to ensure compliant ballast water discharge.
Bilge Water Testing
Measurement of oil content (15 ppm compliance), hydrocarbon levels, and separator performance to confirm safe overboard discharge.
Grey Water Testing
Analysis of BOD, COD, TSS, pH, and bacteria levels to assess environmental impact of treated wastewater.
Sewage (Black Water) Testing
Testing for fecal coliform, chlorine residual, pH, and turbidity to verify effective onboard sewage treatment.
Fresh Water Testing
Assessment of potable water quality including microbiological contamination (E. coli, coliforms), chlorine levels, pH, and general water quality parameters to ensure safe onboard consumption.
Rapid testing and certification
We provide rapid sampling and analysis coordination with accredited laboratories, ensuring the shortest possible turnaround time without compromising accuracy. All results are compiled into clear, regulation-aligned reports, and when required, delivered as certified documentation suitable for port state control, audits, and compliance verification.
Our workflow is designed for fast response onboard, efficient sample handling, and reliable certification support, minimizing vessel downtime and ensuring full VGP compliance readiness.
Eliminate System Downtime
Average Dispatch Time
Connect directly with our marine instrumentation team. We coordinate with your vessel's strict schedule to dispatch certified technicians to any global port, day or night.
2.5 Hours
From initial emergency contact to engineer dispatch confirmation.