What is VGP Compliance Sampling / Monitoring?

The US Coast Guard (USCG) requires that vessels travelling to the United States complete a Vessel General Permit (VGP) Compliance Sampling / Monitoring to confirm that their Ballast Water Treatment System (BWTS) conforms with the mandated regulations. The Ballast water must be tested two to four times in the first year. When they pass two successive tests and meet the discharge requirements, samples can be returned to yearly VGP sampling and, consequently, yearly reports.
The vessel owner/operator is required to resume monitoring twice a year until they obtain two more results below the permit limitations in the case that they surpass a limit on any sampling event.

Why VGP 2013 Testing / Monitoring is required today?

As sustainability has come to the forefront, many nations are putting new laws into place to stop untreated water discharge from endangering marine biodiversity and contaminating the ocean. The most extensive regulations have been created in the United States to date, and they include an annual VGP (Vessel General Permit) that mandates regular testing of Bilge, Ballast, Grey, and other water kinds. This will eventually be replaced by VIDA ( Vessel Incidental Discharge Act ).

How can Atlas Lab support you?

Atlas Lab provides you with an end-to-end service, where VGP samples are collected from the required port by seasoned professionals and are brought to our certified lab for testing. All samples are carefully collected and transported as per EPA guidelines for optimum results. This minimizes the risk of contamination and ensures accurate results.

How to get your VGP 2013 samples tested today?

Get your VGP 2013 tested right now by contacting our team via phone at +91 93214 24026, WhatsApp, or email us at contact@atlaslab.in. We can currently attend to your vessel at over 20+ ports all over India and international hubs such as Singapore, UAE, Sri Lanka etc. We ensure samples are collected promptly by our technicians and results are delivered on time for your satisfaction.