CALIBRATION GUIDE: Salwico SW2020 Fixed Gas Detection System

 📋 CALIBRATION GUIDE: Salwico SW2020 Fixed Gas Detection System

 

Complies with SOLAS, ISM, PSC requirements • Ready to follow step‑by‑step 

 

⚠️ BEFORE YOU START

- Safety first: Work in ventilated area; wear PPE; isolate alarms if needed; inform bridge/engine control

- Tools & gases required:

✅ Zero gas: Clean dry air (for flammables) or 100% Nitrogen N₂ (for O₂) 

✅ Span gas: Certified mix matching target gas (e.g., 50 %LEL Propane, 20 ppm H₂S, 20.9 % O₂) — within expiry date

✅ Calibration kit, sample tubing, flowmeter, system manual, logbook

- Frequency: Per Company PMS / SMS — typically every 3–6 months, or after service/repair, or before PSC inspection

 Refer to you ship Specific Equipment Manual and Company Management System.

🎛️ STEP‑BY‑STEP CALIBRATION (From Control Unit)

 

1. Enter Calibration Mode

 

- Power ON, system stable; navigate to Main Menu → Service → Calibration 

- Select Span Calibration (Menu 13) first, then Zero Calibration (Menu 14) 

 

2. Span Calibration (Adjust Sensitivity)

 

1. Choose detector number (1–4) → press F1 CONTINUE 

2. Enter exact span gas concentration printed on cylinder → F1 

3. Connect test gas line to analysing unit test port; set flow to ~0.5–1 L/min 

4. Open cylinder valve → F1 START; wait 2–3 minutes for readings to stabilize 

5. When steady: press F1 CALIBRATE → confirm success message 

6. Close gas valve; disconnect line → F1 EXIT 

7. For O₂: Use 20.9 % O₂ span gas; follow same path — menu labels differ slightly 

 

 

3. Zero Calibration (Set Baseline)

 

1. Go to Menu 14 Adjust Zero → select detector → F1 

2. Flammable/Toxic: Use clean air; O₂: Use N₂ only 

3. Open zero gas supply → F1 CONTINUE; wait for reading to settle 

4. Press F1 ADJUST → confirm → close valve → F1 EXIT 

5. Final step: Return to Menu 11 Save Setup — always save after calibration! 

 

4. Manual Calibration (For 4–20 mA Detectors)

 

- Disconnect sampling; connect multimeter to terminals M1(+) / M2(–)

- Zero: Apply clean air/N₂ → adjust P2 to 4.00 mA

- Span: Apply certified gas → calculate target:

Target mA = (16 mA ÷ FullScale) × GasValue + 4 mA

Adjust P1/P3 until matched; secure cover

 

✅ VERIFY & RECORD

 

- Test with known gas; confirm alarms trigger at correct levels

- Log mandatory details: Date, time, gas used, concentrations, readings before/after, technician name, expiry date of gases

- Keep certificates & logs ready for PSC / Class inspection

 

❌ IF CALIBRATION FAILS

 

- Check gas cylinder not empty, tubing not blocked/leaking, filters clean, pump flow normal 

- Verify sensor not expired or contaminated; replace if needed, then retry

 

📌 PSC COMPLIANCE TIPS

- Calibration must be current; logs complete; system shows no faults

- Crew must demonstrate how to calibrate and test — inspectors may ask

- Alarms, sampling sequence, and valve operation must work correctly

 

HOW TO CALIBRATE CONSILIUM CGS50 SG NO. 9820 FIXED GAS DETECTION SYSTEM

Please refer to the Equipment Manual as available and applicable in your ship.

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PUMP ROOM FIXED GAS SYSTEM CALIBRATION-CONSILIUM PR SYSTEM CGS50

(SG NO. 9820

PR System Calibration

1. Press Arrow > Menu

2. Select 4 Sampling Machines (1)

3. Press Arrow > Continue

4. Press Arrow > Options

5. Select Detectors (3)

6. Press Options

7. Press > Continue

8. Select 1/3 C-IC-GS-107 C3H8 1/OR 2/3 C-IC-GS-107 02 2/OR 3/3 C-IC-GS- 107 H2S 3

9. For ZERO CAL: Select 1 Calibrate Zero or For SPAN CAL: Select 2 Calibrate Span

10. Press> Continue

11. Press> Confirm

This is a guide only but useful for ETO and Officers.

WORLD PSC REGIMES & SHIP TYPE COVERAGE

 📋 WORLD PSC REGIMES & SHIP TYPE COVERAGE

 

Reference for tankers, cargo ships, and inspection types.

🌐 MAIN PSC REGIMES & COVERED AREAS

Regime / Authority Name Region & Key Ports Main Members / Coverage 

Paris MoU Europe, North Atlantic, Mediterranean north 28 members: Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, UK, Russia

Tokyo MoU Asia–Pacific 22 members: Australia, Chile, China, Fiji, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vanuatu, Vietnam 

Acuerdo de Viña del Mar South & Central America Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela 

Caribbean MoU Caribbean Sea & Gulf of Mexico Antigua, Barbados, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Trinidad & Tobago 

Abuja MoU West & Central Africa Angola, Cameroon, Gabon, Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa 

Black Sea MoU Black Sea region Bulgaria, Georgia, Romania, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine

Mediterranean MoU Southern Europe, North Africa Algeria, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Malta, Spain, Tunisia

Indian Ocean MoU East Africa, Indian Ocean islands, South Asia Bangladesh, India, Kenya, Mauritius, Seychelles, South Africa, Sri Lanka] 

Riyadh MoU Arabian Gulf / Middle East Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE[

USCG PSC United States territories & waters All US ports, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico

🚢 SHIP TYPES & PSC INSPECTION RULES

 

✅ Applicable to All Ships

 

- Initial Inspection: Check certificates, general condition, hygiene, crew familiarity 

- More Detailed Inspection: Triggered by clear grounds (expired docs, visible damage, poor crew response, pollution signs) 

 

⚠️ Risk Ship Types — Expanded Inspection Required

 

(Paris/Tokyo/most MoUs) — Oil Tanker, Chemical Tanker, Gas Carrier, Bulk Carrier, Passenger Ship — 12+ years old; plus High Risk Ships (HRS) regardless of age 

 

 

 

🛢️ TANKERS — Specific Focus

 

- Oil Tankers: MARPOL Annex I, Oil Record Book Part II, OWS, inert gas system, cargo tank integrity, load lines, double hull, emergency towing, SOPEP, anti‑fouling 

- Chemical Tankers: IBC Code, Certificate of Fitness, P&I, cargo compatibility, venting, safety equipment, residue disposal 

- Liquefied Gas Carriers: IGC Code, thermal stress, pressure valves, reliquefaction, emergency shutdown 

 

📦 CARGO SHIPS — Specific Focus

 

- Bulk Carriers: SOLAS Ch.XII, ESP, holds, hatch covers, watertight doors, ballast, structural survey, cargo shifting stability 

- General Cargo / Multipurpose: Lashing plans, grain stability, secure stowage, heavy lift gear, hatch securing 

- Container Ships: Securing systems, twist‑locks, lashing bridges, fire protection in cargo holds, IMDG compliance 

- Ro‑Ro Cargo: Bow/stern/side doors, ramps, watertightness, vehicle securing, internal ramps 

 

📌 INSPECTION FREQUENCY (Paris MoU Example)

 

- Low Risk: every 24–36 months

- Standard Risk: every 12–18 months

- High Risk: every 5–6 months

- Expanded: mandatory for risk types ≥12 years; can be earlier if flagged or detained before

For any clarification and updates please refer to your comapany managment system.

🏷️ TAGS

#ParisMoU #TokyoMoU #PortStateControl #PSCInspection #TankerInspection #CargoShipSafety #MaritimeCompliance #SOLAS #MARPOL #SeafarerGuide

TIPS BEFORE PARIS MOU PSC INSPECTION

 📋 TIPS BEFORE PARIS MOU PSC INSPECTION

Practical, prioritized, aligned with latest Paris MOU standards

⏱️ 72–48 HOURS BEFORE ARRIVAL

📑 DOCUMENTS & CERTIFICATES (TOP PRIORITY)

 

- Keep all originals valid and accessible: SOLAS, MARPOL, Load Line, Tonnage, SMC/DOC, ISSC, MLC, Class certificates, Minimum Safe Manning

- Verify crew docs: STCW CoC/CoP, flag endorsements, medical certs, employment agreements, pay slips, rest‑hour records 

- Update all logbooks: Oil Record Book, Garbage Record Book, GMDSS, drills, maintenance, passage plan, ballast water

- Confirm no open Class/flag non‑conformities; past deficiencies are closed and verified

 

🧹 HOUSEKEEPING & VISUAL CHECK

 

- Clean all areas: bridge, engine room, decks, accommodation, stores — rust, oil spills, clutter attract extra scrutiny

- Ensure labels, signs, muster lists, and emergency instructions are clear, correct, and in crew’s working language

 

🛠️ SAFETY & OPERATIONAL PREP

 

- Fire safety: Test alarms, extinguishers, CO₂ systems, fire doors/dampers, emergency fire pump, hoses/nozzles — most common detention cause

- Lifesaving: Check lifeboats/rafts, release mechanisms, hydrostatic units, EPIRB/SART batteries, immersion suits, lifebuoys — expiry dates strictly checked

- Pollution prevention: OWS, incinerator, sewage plant, oil/water tight doors, scuppers plugged, SOPEP ready

- Navigation: ECDIS/charts updated, passage plan complete, all nav aids tested, gyro/GPS/AIS accurate

- ISM drills: Conduct full fire/abandon ship drills; ensure crew know their roles and can explain procedures — ISM failures expand inspections

 

🚢 WHEN INSPECTOR ARRIVES

 

- Greet professionally; offer safety briefing, PPE, and an assigned knowledgeable escort

- Provide documents promptly; answer honestly, clearly, and briefly — do not volunteer extra info

- If a deficiency is found: acknowledge it, explain immediate/corrective action, and timeline — cooperation reduces detention risk

- Avoid arguments; show you follow Company Procedures, SMS, and ISM Code in every step

 

⚠️ HIGH‑RISK ITEMS TO DOUBLE‑CHECK

 

- Expiry dates: Batteries, services, surveys, certificates — never expired

- Watertight integrity: Doors, hatches, vents, manholes — close and lock properly 

- MLC compliance: Rest hours, food/water quality, accommodation, complaint procedure posted — third most common issue

- Operational readiness: Crew must demonstrate tasks (don EEBD, launch lifeboat, operate valves) — not just talk

 

📌 FINAL NOTE

Preparation is not just for passing inspection — it is for safety of ship, crew, and sea. Follow your SMS, maintain daily, and you will be ready always.

 

🏷️ TAGS

#ParisMOU #PSCInspection #PortStateControl #SeafarerSafety #MaritimeCompliance #ISMCode #SOLAS #MARPOL #ShipPreparation #SafeVoyage

TIPS BEFORE USCG COC INSPECTION

 📋 TIPS BEFORE USCG COC INSPECTION

Ready‑to‑use checklist for smooth, compliant preparation

📌 1. DOCUMENTATION PREP

 

✅ Vessel Certificates

 

- Valid Certificate of Compliance (COC) / annual endorsement, SMC, DOC, IOPP, COF if tanker, VGP, Ballast Water, Pre‑Fire Plan approval 

- Continuous Synopsis Record, class certificates, survey reports, voyage contract, fee payment proof 

- Charts/publications updated, NOAA compliance, FCC station license, GMDSS certificates 

 

✅ Crew & Manning

 

- All MMC/COC/STCW endorsements valid, match rank/function, medical certs current 

- TWIC where required, familiarization records, work/rest hours/logs complete, no gaps 

- Drill records match crew knowledge — no “backdated” or inconsistent logs

 

📌 2. VESSEL & DECK PREPARATION

 

✅ First Impression

 

- Gangway secure, illuminated, ISPS box ready, visitor procedures posted, draft/loadline marks clear

- Deck clean, no loose gear, lashings tight, watertight doors/hatches sealed and tested

- Anchor, windlass, mooring gear ready, no obstructions to emergency paths

 

✅ Critical Systems

 

- LSA: Lifeboats/rescue boats start easily, release mechanisms work, batteries charged, lights/equipment complete

- FFA: Fire dampers close, detection/alarm functional, CO₂/extinguishers tested, hoses intact, no oil buildup

- Nav/Comms: Lights/shapes/whistle/bell correct, ECS/charts updated, VHF tuned to VTS, EPIRB/radar tested 

- Environment: OWS calibrated, Oil Record Book accurate, bilge clean, no visible smoke or leaks

 

📌 3. CREW READINESS & DRILLS

 

✅ Be Ready for Surprise

 

- Inspectors may run unannounced Fire/Abandon Ship drills; roles may change on the spot

- Crew must explain duties, operate equipment, answer questions clearly — no guessing

- Know escape routes, muster stations, isolation procedures, and emergency shutdown steps

 

✅ Follow SMS & Procedures

 

- Every action aligns with ISM Code, Company Manual, and approved checklists 

- Log all pre‑inspection checks; have maintenance records ready to show

 

📌 4. FINAL 24‑HOUR CHECKLIST

1. Complete full walk‑down; fix defects immediately or report formally

2. Organize all files in one place for quick access

3. Confirm no cargo/bunkering starts until inspection is done 

4. Brief crew: be polite, honest, and answer only what is asked

 

📌 KEY NOTE

COC inspection ≠ PSC, but deficiencies can delay or deny your COC. Follow procedures fully, keep records honest, and show you are ready to operate safely in U.S. waters .

 

TIPS PRIOR TO SIRE 2.0 INSPECTION

📋 TIPS PRIOR TO SIRE 2.0 INSPECTION

Refer to your CMS and with latest OCIMF standards.

⏱️ 30–7 DAYS BEFORE

📄 DOCUMENT & DATA PREP

- Confirm HVPQ / PIQ are fully updated, consistent, and submitted via OCIMF portal

- Review CVIQ — it is custom‑generated for your vessel; study its focus areas

- Prepare valid certificates, PMS records, drill logs, training & familiarization records

- Close all previous findings / PSC deficiencies — show root cause, action taken, and verification

- Organize permits, risk assessments, SMS procedures, and photos (last 6 months) in easy access

 

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 CREW READINESS (CRITICAL FOR SIRE 2.0)

 

- Know your role: answer only what you are responsible for; speak naturally — avoid memorized scripts

- Be ready to demonstrate tasks, not just explain them

- Review: enclosed space entry, hot work, mooring, emergency response, pollution prevention

- Practice Bridge Team Management, communication, and handover procedures

- Know company policy on UKC, passage planning, cargo/ballast limits

 

🛠️ VESSEL & EQUIPMENT

 

- Complete all overdue maintenance, tests, and calibrations (compass, radar, GMDSS, gas detectors, OWS, IG)

- Verify safety gear expiry: flares, immersion suit tests, SCBA, fire valves

- Secure deck, lash loose gear, clean engine room, manifolds, pump rooms, and accommodation

- Fix leaks, paint defects, illegible signs, and blocked access points

 

📅 1–2 DAYS BEFORE

 

- Conduct full mock inspection following CVIQ flow

- Double‑check logbooks: Deck, Engine, Oil Record, IG, GMDSS, Bell Book

- Confirm defect reporting and class/company notification procedures are understood

- Brief crew: be polite, offer assistance, answer clearly — if unsure, say “I will check and confirm”

- Rest well — fatigue is noted as a Performance Influencing Factor (PIF)

 

🚢 INSPECTION DAY

 

- Start with introduction, safety briefing, and plan the route together

- Have key personnel present for their areas: Master, C/O, C/E, Bosun, Safety Officer

- When asked: show → explain → demonstrate — and say why it matters

- If a gap is found: admit it, state the immediate fix, and confirm long‑term action

- Stay calm, professional, and cooperative — inspectors look for culture, not just paperwork

 

 

 

⚠️ SIRE 2.0 KEY FOCUS AREAS

 

✅ Human Factors: competence, communication, teamwork, decision‑making

✅ Process vs Paper: procedures must match actual practice

✅ Evidence: every action must have supporting records

✅ Consistency: answers between crew must align

✅ Security: vessel hardening, access control, ISPS awareness

 

📌 QUICK FINAL CHECKLIST

 

✅ HVPQ/PIQ correct & submitted

✅ All certificates valid

✅ Logs, drills, permits complete

✅ Equipment tested & tagged

✅ Crew can explain + demonstrate

✅ Spaces clean & secured

✅ Previous findings closed out

#WhattodopriorSIRE2.0Inspection #SIRE2.0 #Tanker

 

Crewing Manager: Gratitude For Those Who Guide Our Voyages

For All Who Support, Prepare, And Stand With Us

 

📌 POST CONTENT

 

Every safe voyage begins long before we cast off lines. It starts with people who work behind the scenes — who arrange, prepare, guide, and care — so we can sail with peace of mind.

 

Today, we want to give sincere thanks to every crewing officer, manager, and shore staff who help seafarers like us. Thank you for your patience, your dedication, your attention to every detail, and for treating us not just as crew, but as people with families waiting ashore.

 

You carry many burdens so we can focus on our duty. You answer our questions, fix what needs adjusting, and stand with us through every step of deployment. We do not take your hard work for granted.

 

Wherever your journey takes you next — to new tasks, new places, or new chapters — we send our best wishes with you:

✅ Safe travels in every step you take

✅ Good health and strength for all your days

✅ Success in every plan you pursue

 

May you be rewarded abundantly for every kindness you have shown. May you always be guided, protected, and blessed in your own life and work.

 

 

 

🙏 A Thought For All Seafarers

 

We sail across oceans, but we never sail alone. There are hands at home that help us, hearts that care for us, and faith that keeps us all. To everyone who stands by us — thank you.

 

🏷️ TAGS

 

#SeafarerGratitude #MaritimeSupport #CrewingTeam #SeafarerLife #BlessedJourney #SafeTravels #MaritimeFamily #ThankYou