River trace Smart Bilge 15 PPM Bilge Alarm

River trace Smart Bilge 15 PPM Bilge Alarm unit is commonly used on ships to monitor oil content in bilge water discharges in compliance with MARPOL Annex I regulations.

📌 What is it?

A 15 PPM Bilge Alarm monitors the oil content in water being pumped overboard from the bilge. International maritime law (MARPOL) mandates that the oil content must not exceed 15 parts per million (ppm). If it does, the alarm triggers and the overboard discharge is stopped.

📊 Key Features:

• Digital Display (left unit)

  • Shows oil concentration in ppm.

  • Can display alarms, logs, and system status.

• Smart Cell Measurement Unit (right unit)

  • The measuring cell where water samples pass through.

  • Uses light scattering/absorption technology to detect oil content.

• Sample Water Pump (bottom)

  • Draws bilge water into the measuring cell.

• Control Buttons & Alarm Indicators

  • For setting thresholds, resetting alarms, and operational checks.

📦 Manufacturer:

River trace Engineering is a UK-based company specializing in marine and industrial water monitoring solutions for overboard discharge.

📌 Typical Application:

• Installed in the discharge line of an Oily Water Separator (OWS).

• Continuously monitors effluent.

• Ensures vessels remain compliant with IMO pollution prevention regulations.

• Logs data for Port State Control (PSC) inspections.