Maritime EMC Testing and Certification Services

Element's maritime EMC testing capabilities cover the full spectrum of requirements for IEC 60945 and related standards. We provide comprehensive testing packages that combine EMC verification with environmental, safety, and specialized marine testing to streamline your certification process and meet the requirements of the International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea, helping you avoid certification difficulties and delays in bringing your products to market.

Our maritime EMC testing and certification services include:

• EMC Testing
• Environmental Testing
• Safety Testing
• Acoustic Testing
• Compass Safe Distance Testing – for bridge mounted equipment reliability
• Explosive Atmosphere Testing
• CE marking certification
• Wheel mark certification
• Marine Equipment Directive (MED)

We test a comprehensive range of marine equipment including radio communication systems, navigation equipment, and all bridge-mounted equipment that could potentially interfere with ship operations. Our accredited laboratories simulate real-world maritime conditions including temperature extremes, vibration, humidity, salt fog and electromagnetic interference to verify your products perform reliably in harsh environments.

• Radio equipment forming part of global maritime distress and safety systems
• Navigation equipment subject to SOLAS requirements
• Bridge-mounted equipment near receiving antennas
• Equipment capable of interfering with navigational systems
• Safety-critical marine electronic components on ships

We deliver tailored testing programs that address your specific equipment classification and intended operating environment. Our approach combines required compliance testing with expert guidance on design optimization, providing a clear path to certification for your marine products and helping you overcome the challenges of harsh electromagnetic environments while navigating the complex landscape of international maritime regulations and standards.

Element performs EMC testing in conjunction with climatic and environmental test requirements to meet dedicated marine standards and be compliant with CE marking legislation. We ensure your marine equipment complies with the relevant EMC standards listed in the Marine Equipment Directive (MED) and help you achieve the Wheel Mark certification.

Our global market access (GMA) expertise comes from testing thousands of different products every year. We have the industry-leading capability to coordinate testing to ensure that your marine equipment is safe, meets EU standards, and can be exported worldwide.

Maritime compliance expertise
Our specialists understand the evolving landscape of maritime regulations and can guide you through changing requirements. From initial design advice to final certification, we help you navigate the complex regulatory environment while meeting your timeline and budget constraints, particularly as ship construction increasingly uses composite materials alongside new radio technologies and high-power electronics which are changing the electromagnetic environment for marine equipment and systems.

Modern ship construction increasingly incorporates composite materials, high-power electronics, and new radio technologies; all of which are reshaping the onboard electromagnetic environment. From the initial design stage, our advisory services will guide you and recommend compliance strategies for your marine products.

Marine equipment, including shipborne radio and navigational devices, must endure harsh electromagnetic environments found in areas such as propulsion systems, deck equipment, and bridge-mounted electronics; where proximity to antennas increases EMC risk. Our globally accredited laboratories utilize specialized testing equipment that simulates maritime settings' unique electromagnetic and environmental conditions. This technology allows us to accurately replicate real-world sea conditions and verify your equipment's performance against the rigorous standards for maritime navigation and communication systems, ensuring your products' reliability and compliance.