About this service
Periodic checks of foam, water and air
Berth Marine’s laboratory enables foam compound tests and water and air quality analysis for ships, supporting the periodic checking of fire safety, water quality and air health.
We give expert advice that is independent of any foam producer, so recommendations are based on the test results.
What we do
Scope of service
Foam compound tests
Protein and fluoroprotein concentrates, FFFP, alcohol-resistant foams, synthetic detergent foams (low, medium and high expansion), premix solutions and AFFF.
Fast results
Standard service of 72 hours for the results, with 24 hour fast results available.
Water analysis
Physical, chemical and biological parameters such as pH, turbidity, dissolved solids, hardness, chlorine, microbial contamination and heavy metals.
Air quality tests
Air quality tests for the health of crew and passengers onboard.
Report and advice
Test results explained, with recommendations that do not depend on a foam producer.
Good to know
Related fire safety work
Foam test results feed directly into the service of fixed foam systems. Note the PFOS foam rules in force since 1 January 2026.
What to send with your request
- Vessel name and IMO number
- Port and expected dates (ETA / ETD)
- Equipment maker and model, if known
- Short description of the job or defect
- Photos, drawings or the RFQ list
- Class or survey requirement, if any
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Common questions
How fast are foam test results?
The standard service is 72 hours, and 24 hour fast results are available.
What is checked in a water analysis?
Physical, chemical and biological parameters, for example pH level, turbidity, total dissolved solids, hardness, chlorine, microbial contamination and heavy metals.
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Need this service onboard?
Send the vessel, port and requirement. We confirm what we can attend and reply with a quotation.