PAConsult
Benefit from our many years of experience in environmental simulations in the shipping industry
What is the goal of a sample test in the shipping industry?
To ensure the safety and optimal functionality of your products, you can have them tested in our ship and marine equipment laboratories. Components, equipment, and systems manufactured during the shipbuilding process must comply with specific safety standards and technical regulations.
The type approval serves to check compliance with these and to ensure the safe use and structural integrity of ships and their components. This helps to prevent accidents and damage at sea and to promote sustainable development in the maritime sector.
The type approval is an essential step in the approval process for ships and their components.
How is the most fitting test method selected?
In close consultation with.
We can guarantee you the greatest possible service and safety and undertake complete inspections for type approval by the various classification societies in cooperation with our partner laboratories.
Test method:
- Vibration and shock test
- Temperature and climate test (incl. insulation resistance measurement)
- Temperature change test
- Salt spray test
- Pressure test
- Needle flame test
Standards:
- DIN EN 60945
- ABS Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels
- Bureau Veritas Rules for Classification of Ships (NR467) Part C Machinery, Electricity, Automation and Fire Protection
- CCS No. 273 Guidelines for Type Approval Test of Electric and Electronic Products
- DNVGL-CG-0339
- IACS E10 Test Specification for Type Approval
- Lloyd's Register Type Approval Test Specification Number 1
- MEPC 107(49)
- RINA Rules for Classification of Ships Part C
Accredited testing laboratory PAConsult
Experience & expertise
Dirk Paulsen
Technical management & sales
"I am personally at your side“
Dirk Paulsen has been with the company since 2007 and has been responsible for sales across all locations since 2024. As technical manager, he was and is significantly involved in the establishment and further development of our laboratories in Hamburg, Baden-Württemberg, Berlin and Switzerland. His many years of expertise and his cross-industry specialist knowledge of all testing methods make him the ideal contact person for complex and innovative projects.
"Whether standard tests or customized individual solutions. I am happy to help and advise you with any concerns - together we will find the best solution“