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www.marinelink.com 67WSS Nalß eet Water Test Kit In response to Maritime Labor Conven-tion (MLC 2006) in August 2013 speci- fying the need to maintain high quality drinking water standards onboard ship which protect crew from waterborne health risks, Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) has launched the Nalß eet Potable Water Test Kit, which enables sea staff to monitor the quality of the potable water network onboard ship, providing tests for common infectious bacteria and in the process reduce the risk of possible risk to health by bacteria proliferation.The basic Nalß eet Potable Water Kit includes test equipment for E. Coli and Coliform bacteria, chlorine and pH, as well as an incubator and UV Lamp for detection of E. Coli bacteria. The inclu- sion of the incubator ensures a controlled temperature environment and therefore consistent results of bacteria tests. Also included is a comprehensive instruc-tion manual and a video showing how to carry out testing to support crew training and competence. Owners may also con-struct a more comprehensive kit includ-ing tests for total bacteria count (HPC), Legionella bacteria, color, turbidity, In- testinal Enterococci, depending on the speciÞ c requirements of their ß ag state. The kit is available for immediate supply from WSS Service centres in Europe, the Middle East, Asia Paci Þ c and the Ameri- cas.Ardmore Adds SkySails Performance MonitorsIrish product and chemical tanker spe-cialist Ardmore Shipping added SkySails Performance Monitors across its ß eet to measure the numerous fuel-saving tech-nologies that have been integrated across Ardmore?s new build vessels, including larger and more ef Þ cient propellers, Mewis Duct and propeller boss cap Þ n devices for improved propeller and hull form efÞ ciency, MAN B&W ME-B and ME-C electronic engines, as well as a high-performance hull coating.SkySails? Performance Monitor is a sen- sors-based computer system continuous-ly collecting and analyzing data about the ships? and operating conditions, thus lending transparency to the interrelation between the various factors that deter- mine the optimal settings for operating a vessel. The SkySails Performance Monitor delivers the necessary insights for improving a ship?s operational ef Þ -ciency. MR #5 (66-74).indd 67MR #5 (66-74).indd 675/2/2013 10:56:17 AM5/2/2013 10:56:17 AM