14 May Galvanic corrosion/electrolysis
Frequently seen problems with combining metals, with galvanic corrosion/electrolysis as result. Brown water from the tap and a perfect playing field for bacteria like Legionella is the result. ...
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14 May Wrong piping material used
Choosing the right and approved materials onboard is mandatory. Wrong materials give hygienic problems or might be non-resistant to e.g. chlorine or higher temperatures. Problems will occur after a few years and are (very) expensive to solve!...
14 May Shock treatment on offshore rig
After multiple attempts to get rid of legionella on board an offshore rig we were contacted to assist and advice on the situation. Support and supervision was done during an elaborate, vessel specific, shock treatment procedure at sea. The removal of Legionella for the long...
31 Mar Yacht including “dog shower”
No challenges too high, no questions too special. Every owner has his/her own wishes, which might have influence on the drinking water system....
28 Mar Advice during Legionella outbreak
A yacht faced an sudden legionella outbreak seemingly out of nowhere. A survey revealed errors made during maintenance and a faulty flowmeter for disinfection dosing. We assisted the vessel with the survey, a root cause analysis, a ship specific shock treatment protocol, and hands-on supervision...
28 Mar Troubleshooting a strange smell
Stange smell and extreme biological growth explosions were a mystery to the crew. At first a faulty bunkering from a truck contaminated with fuel was the main suspect after initial analysis. However the problem returned 3 months after a time consuming, cumbersome and elaborate treatment...
31 Jan Hospitallised Captain with Legionellosis
The captain on board a super yacht was hospitalized to what later proved to be legionellosis....