Orchid Marine

Ballast and Fresh Water Sample Testing Services

Ensuring Compliance and Water Safety at Every Voyage

We provide certified ballast water testing and fresh (drinking) water testing services for all types of vessels calling at ports in Bangladesh and beyond.
Our mission is to help shipowners, agents, and operators comply with IMO and WHO standards, protect crew health, and safeguard the marine environment.

โš“ Fast Sampling | ๐Ÿงช Certified Laboratory | ๐Ÿ“œ IMO & WHO Compliant Reports

Ballast Water Testing (IMO D-2 Compliant)

Keep Your Vessel Compliant with IMO Regulations

Under the IMO Ballast Water Management (BWM) Convention, ships must ensure their ballast water discharge meets the D-2 performance standard to prevent the spread of harmful aquatic organisms.

We offer onboard sampling, laboratory analysis, and certification as per:

  • IMO Regulation D-2 (Ballast Water Performance Standard)

  • IMO G2 Guidelines (Sampling and Analysis)

  • ISO 11711-1:2013 (Sampling procedures)

Our Ballast Water Testing Covers:
  • Enumeration of viable organisms (โ‰ฅ50 ยตm and 10โ€“50 ยตm size classes)

  • Pathogen detection: E. coli, Vibrio cholerae (O1/O139), Enterococci

  • pH, salinity, temperature, turbidity, total residual oxidant (TRO) analysis

  • Rapid turnaround and report submission for Port State Control (PSC) or flag inspection

IMO D-2 Discharge Limits:
Organism TypeStandard Limit
โ‰ฅ 50 ยตm< 10 viable organisms per mยณ
10โ€“50 ยตm< 10 viable organisms per ml
Vibrio cholerae< 1 cfu/100 ml or g
E. coli< 250 cfu/100 ml
Enterococci< 100 cfu/100 ml

Our laboratory testing ensures every report meets these IMO D-2 limits โ€” accepted by port and class authorities worldwide.

Fresh Water (Drinking Water) Testing

Protect Crew Health and Ensure Water Safety

The fresh or potable water used onboard must meet World Health Organization (WHO) drinking water quality standards to ensure the health and wellbeing of all crew members.

We provide routine and on-demand drinking water testing for vessels, offshore platforms, and ports.

Our Fresh Water Testing Includes:

  • Bacteriological analysis: E. coli, coliforms, Enterococci

  • Physical parameters: pH, turbidity, color, taste, odor

  • Chemical parameters: chlorine levels, metals (lead, iron, copper), hardness, TDS

  • Certification: Reports meet WHO Guidelines for Drinking-Water Quality (4th Edition)

We also provide onboard sample collection, quick lab results, and advice for corrective actions if contamination is detected.

Why Choose Us

๐Ÿšข Marine-Grade Expertise: Experienced professionals with deep understanding of port and vessel water regulations.โš—๏ธ Accredited Laboratory: Testing performed using approved methods and calibrated equipment.
๐Ÿ•’ Fast Turnaround: Results delivered within hours to minimize port delays.
๐ŸŒ Environmental Compliance: Helping you meet IMO, WHO, and national port requirements.
๐Ÿ“œ Official Certification: Detailed reports and certificates accepted by port authorities.

Our Testing Process

  1. Sample Collection: Onboard sampling using sterile, approved containers.

  2. Laboratory Testing: Biological, physical, and chemical analyses by experts.

  3. Data Verification: Results checked for IMO and WHO compliance.

  4. Certification: Official report provided in digital and printed form.

  5. Consultation: Optional guidance if any corrective action is required.

Contact Section

Ready to Test Your Water Systems?
Get in touch with our marine laboratory team today for fast, compliant sampling and testing.

๐Ÿ“ Address: House 114, Road 10, OR. Nizam Road, Chittagong, Bangladesh
๐Ÿ“ž Phone: +8801712202165
๐Ÿ“ง Email: [email protected]