Category: Boat LPG Certificates

Maintaining a secure gas system is paramount for any live-aboard or recreational vessel owner. At Marine Heating Solutions, we provide professional examinations and documentation for liquid petroleum gas systems on all types of inland and coastal boats. Our professional gas safety assessments ensure that your system is leak-free, correctly installed, and meets the rigorous standards required by insurers and navigation authorities.

The Specialist Difference: Marine Gas Engineering

Our technical approach is rooted in marine-specific expertise. Unlike domestic gas work, boat LPG systems face unique challenges from vibration, corrosion, and limited ventilation. We focus on the high-level technical details of your installation to ensure it remains a safe asset for your life on the water.

• Tightness Testing: Utilising high-precision manometers to verify that your gas system is 100% sealed and free from hazardous leaks.
• Appliance Safety Checks: Detailed inspections of LPG cookers, boilers, and air heaters to ensure correct burner operation and flame failure protection.
• Ventilation Compliance: Calculating and verifying that your vessel has sufficient fixed ventilation to prevent the buildup of carbon monoxide and ensure clean combustion.

Comprehensive LPG Safety Inspections

Our certification process involves a thorough examination of the entire gas circuit, from the cylinder locker and high-pressure hoses to the final appliance connections. We ensure that all components are marine-approved and that the installation adheres to the specific safety requirements of the inland waterways. To see how these inspections fit into your wider seasonal maintenance, read our guide on how to winterise your boat.

Safety/Regulatory

All marine LPG work must be conducted by engineers who are specifically qualified on the Gas Safe Register for LPG Marine. Furthermore, all installations must adhere to the standards set by the Canal & River Trust (CRT) and the Boat Safety Scheme. Our technicians ensure your system is fully compliant, reducing risks and facilitating smooth insurance renewals.

As Gas Safe Marine engineers and OFTEC registered technicians, we maintain the highest standards of safety across all fuel types. Our goal is to provide vessel owners with the technical documentation needed to satisfy the requirements of the Canal & River Trust and ensure the continued safety of everyone on board through our installation certification services.

Supporting Your Vessel’s Infrastructure

Safe gas operation is often interdependent with other technical systems, such as marine electrical services for electronic ignition and boat plumbing services for LPG-fired water heaters. We provide a holistic approach to your boat’s safety certification, ensuring all systems work together reliably.

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