Rapid Ballast Water Test Kit

Tektrak Rapid Ballast Water Validation Test Kit

** Suitable for Chlorine Systems **

Fast, Reliable Ballast Water Compliance Testing

The Tektrak Rapid Ballast Water Validation Test Kit provides a simple and rapid method for assessing the performance of ballast water treatment systems. Designed for use onboard vessels and during inspections, this kit enables ship operators and compliance officers to quickly determine whether ballast water is safe for discharge.

Ideal for meeting the requirements of the 2004 Ballast Water Management (BWM) Convention, this all-in-one solution helps ensure regulatory compliance while reducing the need for time-consuming laboratory testing.

✔ Key Features & Benefits

• Rapid onboard testing – Get results in under 3 minutes

• Supports BWM Convention compliance (D1 & D2 standards)

• Simple to use – No specialist training required

• Portable and durable – Designed for marine environments

• Immediate risk indication – Clear Pass/Fail or risk level results

• Reduces operational downtime with quick decision-making

⚓ Complete Compliance Testing Solution

The Tektrak kit includes three essential instruments to provide a comprehensive assessment of ballast water quality:

1. Salinity Refractometer

• Confirms ballast water exchange has occurred

• Range: 0–100 ppt

• Accuracy: ±1 ppt

2. Digital Handheld Fluorometer

• Detects photosynthetically active chlorophyll (live phytoplankton)

• Provides a clear indication of treatment effectiveness

• Results in under 3 minutes

• Simple operation: insert sample → press “Read” → view result (Fail / High / Low)

• Compact, pocket-sized design

3. Waterproof Chlorine Colorimeter

• Measures Total Residual Oxidants (TRO) in chemical disinfection systems

• Range: 0–5.00 mg/L

• Resolution: 0.01 mg/L

• Accuracy: ±0.03 mg/L

🌍 Designed for Maritime Professionals

This ballast water test kit is ideal for:

• Ship Operators – Verify treatment system performance before discharge

• Port State Control (PSC) – Rapid onboard compliance checks

• Compliance Officers – Identify potential D2 standard exceedances

• Service Engineers – Diagnose ballast water treatment system issues

• System Manufacturers – Validate system performance during testing

📋 Regulatory Compliance Made Easy

The kit aligns with BWM Convention guidelines, providing a practical method for:

• Testing against the D1 standard

• Screening for gross exceedance of the D2 standard

• Measuring disinfectant levels in treated ballast water

In cases where results indicate potential non-compliance, further laboratory analysis can be carried out.

📦 What’s Included

• Salinity Refractometer

• Digital Handheld Fluorometer

• Waterproof Chlorine Colorimeter

• Accessories for sampling and testing

🚢 Why Choose the Tektrak Validation Kit?

The Tektrak Rapid Ballast Water Validation Test Kit offers a fast, reliable, and cost-effective solution for ensuring ballast water compliance. By enabling quick onboard decision-making, it helps reduce risk, avoid penalties, and maintain operational efficiency.

Availability 7 days