Testing Services
RELIABLE TESTING SERVICES FOR ALL AND ANY ONBOARD FLUID ANALYSIS REQUIREMENTS
FUEL, LUBRICANTS, WATER
FUEL, LUBRICANTS, WATER
MARLAB provides a holistic approach to its clients’ onboard fluid analysis requirements for safe and optimised vessel operations.
We are committed to support you, as a ship owner or operator, for compliance with international and local regulations, as well as any specific, internal requirements.
Being independent to the lab providers, we demand the highest standards in all of our testing services. Apart from working with ISO 17025:2017 accredited-only laboratories, we actively engage with the laboratories during our regular technical audits and the generation of test results to dictate the most effective course of testing. This is particularly important for tests that are not covered by international standards, as in the case of proprietary offerings from vendors, that may or may not be beneficial to a client’s case.
Being also independent to fuel or lub. oil suppliers, we can thoroughly test any onboard fluids and provide an unbiased assessment for maximum inventory utilization, operational efficiency and asset reliability.
WHY MARLAB
- Utilisation of best-in-class laboratories across key global locations, that are fully accredited to the highest level of lab certification through ISO 17025, and capability for 24-hour turnaround time from receipt of samples as standard.
- Our partners are top ranked providers in both fuel and lubricant testing, as well as ballast water and scrubber discharge analysis.
- Offer a global surveyor service for both bunker fuel testing and ballast water testing. Bunker surveyor standards comply with both ISO 17020 and Singapore SS600.
- Working with our partners, we can provide unique fuel quality benchmarks: Engine Friendliness Number, True Worth Index, Purifier Efficiency Number, Problem Fuel Indicating Number, Filter Blocking Tendency Number.
- 24/7 support from a network of technical experts, as and when you need it.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Information technology is continuously developing and is the enabler for nearly every business. MARLAB sees IT systems as more than just an enabler – it’s the competitive advantage that allows clients to receive our services in the most efficient way possible, and ensures you receive the information you need in a timely and efficient manner. As part of the Fameline Group, MARLAB has access to a dedicated IT support team and is actively looking to innovate and continuously develop its systems.
The MARLAB platform provides clients protected access to complete analysis data. A single source to view analysis results, organise data as required – by office, fleet, or vessel hierarchy. The client can also filter the data to obtain port-specific, parameter-specific, supplier-specific information. Fuel quality statistical data is also made available to the client upon request. With an ever-growing database of equipment and analysis we can provide insights and benchmarking information.
MARLAB understands the benefit of data integration and can offer clients the ability to utilise API services to integrate the analysis data and alerts with their vessel and company management and reporting systems. As well as automating reporting, we can provide electronic invoicing to streamline your accounts payable process and ensure your costs are kept to a minimum.
HOW DOES IT WORK ?
Our focus is on making your testing regime as simple and as automated as we can.
01TEST KIT ORDERING
Once your vessels’ details have been registered on the MARLAB online platform, order test kits via the platform or by simply emailing our dedicated test kit team.
02TEST KIT DELIVERY
Test kits will be dispatched to your vessel at your port of choice, with full instructions for taking samples, and with all delivery and collection charges included.
a. Fuel test kits contain 20 sample bottles, sufficient for 4-5 fuel tests.
b. Lubricant oil test kits contain 50 sample bottles.
03PRICING
Test kits are provided on an all-inclusive basis that includes kit delivery, sample collection, fluid analysis and reporting.
a. Lub. oil tests are charged on test kit dispatch.
b. A small upfront fee is charge for fuel tests, to ensure kits are not wasted, with the majority of the fee charged upon completion of the analysis.
04TEST SAMPLE COLLECTION
Once samples are ready for collection, simply use the automated sample collection form on our website to request your sample collection. No online access? Not a problem, use the automated PDF file that will email your details to us once completed. We will in return email you your shipping documents for all-inclusive courier collection of your sample shipment, your material safety data sheet (MSDS) and a commercial invoice.
05SAMPLE TRACKING
MARLAB offers a tracking and notification service to keep you informed of the location of your sample for peace of mind. An optional emergency service can also expedite the analysis process and yield results swiftly.
06ANALYSIS REPORTING
MARLAB offers clear and simple online reporting through its platform, in addition to your emailed reports.
LAB NETWORK
THE DELIVERY OF MARLAB’S TESTING SERVICES IS POWERED BY A GLOBAL NETWORK OF ACCREDITED LABORATORIES AND DEDICATED LOGISTICS PARTNERS.
To guarantee compliance in today’s heavily regulated maritime industry, MARLAB has a strategic partnership with a network of testing laboratories across the globe, that are accredited to ISO 17025:2017 standard, the latest version of the highest level of lab certification. As part of the accreditation process, the laboratory’s quality management system is evaluated by a third-party assessor to verify the lab’s technical competence and ability to produce precise and accurate test data.
MARLAB has also partnered up with DHL, under a very competitive global agreement, for the end-to-end logistical handling of test kits and samples shipping – except for within USA where FEDEX is utilised.
MARLAB also has the capability to handle samples shipping from challenging ports around the world. Crew is provided with instructions on how to package and ship samples, to prevent any lost samples and time lost in custom clearance.
