With so many gas detection products on the market, shipowners and shipyards are increasingly choosing the GAC-M20 Continuous-Sampling Gas Detection Cabinet. Here are five compelling reasons, with BV type approval providing the firmest foundation for safety and compliance.
Gas detection is a matter of life and safety. BV type approval controls quality from the design stage. The GAC-M20 is a sampling unit of the gas detection and alarm system (PR-GDS-100 / PR-GDS-200) and has passed BV type approval together with the system, enabling compliant deployment in the highest-risk areas such as LNG spaces. Choosing a BV-approved product means choosing safety endorsed by an internationally recognized authority.
In the marine and offshore sector, gas detection equipment can only be installed onboard after passing type approval by an internationally recognized classification society. This product holds a Type Approval Certificate issued by Bureau Veritas (BV), confirming that its design, manufacture and performance fully meet the classification requirements for international voyages and offshore installations.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Certificate type | Type Approval Certificate |
| Issuing body | Bureau Veritas (BV), Marine & Offshore Division |
| Approved product | Gas Detection and Alarm Systems |
| Covered models | PR-GDS-100, PR-GDS-200 |
| EC codes | 21, 31/41 (covering GQ-C100G-1/2/3 point-type gas detectors) |
| Applicable rules | Bureau Veritas Rules for the Classification of Steel Ships / Offshore Units |
| Certificate No. | 81499 / A0 BV |
| File No. | MPA2502021 |
| Product code | 3820I |
| Place of issue | Bureau Veritas Shanghai |
| Date of issue | 10 October 2025 |
| Valid until | 10 October 2030 |
| Official verification | www.veristar.com (BV official certificate verification platform) |
Certification note: The GAC-M20 is a sampling unit of the gas detection and alarm system (PR-GDS-100 / PR-GDS-200) and has passed BV type approval together with the system, enabling compliant deployment in the highest-risk areas such as LNG spaces.