AIRPPB Marine & Offshore Gas Detection Series | 112-Channel Central Control • Dual Power Redundancy • OPC UA Protocol • 30-Minute Backup After Power Loss
Critical Compliance Requirement: The most important factor when selecting marine gas detection equipment is classification society type approval. The GCF-M10 Gas Alarm Control Cabinet holds the Bureau Veritas (BV) Type Approval Certificate, enabling legal and reliable installation onboard vessels.
What is BV and Why It Matters: Bureau Veritas is one of the world's most authoritative classification societies. Its Marine & Offshore Division issues type approvals for shipboard equipment according to BV Rules for the Classification of Steel Ships/Offshore Units. This approval confirms the equipment meets international standards for safety, reliability, and environmental adaptability, serving as essential documentation for vessel classification, insurance, and port state control inspections.
BV Type Approval - Dual Guarantee of Quality and Compliance
In marine and offshore applications, gas detection equipment requires type approval from an internationally recognized classification society before installation. This product holds a Type Approval Certificate from Bureau Veritas (BV), confirming its design, manufacturing, and performance meet classification requirements for international voyages and offshore installations.
| 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 GCF-M10 Gas Alarm Control Cabinet has passed BV type approval. As the central control unit of the gas detection and alarm system (PR-GDS-100 / PR-GDS-200), it meets strict classification society requirements for power-loss redundancy and fire-fighting interlocks.
Every BV Type Approval Certificate can be verified on the official platform www.veristar.com by entering certificate No. 81499 / A0 BV. The certificate remains valid until 10 October 2030.