Maritime Testing & Certification Services
Element provides comprehensive maritime testing and certification services that help you navigate complex regulations while ensuring your products perform reliably in demanding marine environments. From shipbuilding components to onboard systems, we deliver end-to-end expertise that optimizes your designs, reduces service failures, and satisfies global standards. With our network of laboratories equipped with state-of-the-art technology and marine industry specialists, we make certain your products are always compliant, safe, and fit for purpose.
Why Element are Global Leaders in Maritime Testing Services
The maritime industry operates in some of the world’s toughest environments, facing intense pressure to meet strict environmental and safety regulations. At Element, we help you navigate this complexity with comprehensive maritime testing and certification services delivered through our global network of laboratories. Whether you're a shipbuilder, supplier, or shipyard, we test and certify your components, systems, and materials to ensure they’re compliant, reliable, and fit for purpose.
Our services span corrosion testing, fire safety verification, non-destructive inspection, EMC testing, environmental compliance, and geometrical inspection of large marine structures. We support every stage of your product lifecycle - from R&D to in-service performance - with advanced technologies and industry-leading expertise.
Together with our specialist brands - Warringtonfire, Metech, and BM TRADA - we provide regulatory support for UK-registered vessels under the Merchant Shipping Regulations, as well as Wheelmark certification via our Netherlands facility. Our IMO-listed labs help you meet international standards with confidence.
Element also offers calibration and precision measurement services, including on-site laser tracking for large components like hulls and frame structures.
Partner with Element to reduce service failures, optimize performance, and ensure your marine products meet the highest global standards.
Services
Marine Fire Testing Services
Ensure IMO & SOLAS compliance with expert marine fire testing. Flammability, coatings, smoke toxicity & fire resistance testing across our global network of labs. Learn More.
Maritime EMC Testing and Certification Services
Element provides accredited maritime EMC testing and certification to meet IEC 60945 and MED standards, helping marine manufacturers achieve compliance and global market access.
Your Challenges, Our Solutions
Complex regulatory compliance
Harsh marine environments
Certification complexity
Standards we test to and materials we test
- IMO and SOLAS fire testing standards
- Marine Equipment Directive (Wheelmark approval)
- UK Merchant Shipping Regulations
- ABYC and ISO marine industry standards for safety, product quality, and functionality
- IMO standards for Protective Coatings of Seawater Ballast Tanks and Cargo Oil Tanks
- Vessel frame structures and hull components
- Protective coatings for seawater ballast and cargo oil tanks
- Marine radio and electronic equipment
- Ship furnishings and material components
- Marine electrical systems and components
- Diesel engine components
- Comfort and convenience features
- Components for autonomous docking systems
Why Choose Element
Global testing network
Marine-specific expertise
Integrated testing solutions
Innovative testing methods
Specialized Expertise
Leverage the specialized expertise of Element and our sister brands Warringtonfire, Metech, and BM TRADA for a broad range of environmental, certification, materials, and product testing services. This integrated approach gives you access to specialized marine knowledge across multiple disciplines through a single partner.
Calibration and Measurement Services
Element offers comprehensive calibration of instruments and tools used in the maritime industry, including electrical, dimensional, and most mechanical equipment. Our expert metrologists also provide on-site geometrical inspection of large components by laser tracking, including vessel frame structures and hulls.
Regulatory Certification
As an Approved Body under U.K. Merchant Shipping Regulations and a Notified Body under the Marine Equipment Directive, we provide the necessary maritime certification and testing services for products used in vessels sailing in U.K. waters, EU waters, or internationally registered vessels. This streamlines your certification process and ensures your products meet all regulatory requirements. All Warringtonfire laboratories are International Maritime Organization (IMO) listed test centers, making your certifications recognized worldwide.
Our role is simple: To make certain that the products and materials we test for our customers are always compliant, safe and fit for purpose. Whether you need standard compliance testing or custom parameters for special requirements or innovative new products, Element's experts have the tools and knowledge to support your maritime testing needs.