Introduction
The document outlines the requirements and solutions for testing potable water on ships, as mandated by various international regulations, including the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006, World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines, and ILO Convention 78. It introduces the DRINKSAFE™ and DRINKSAFE MAX™ kits as comprehensive solutions for compliance.

Regulatory Requirements
1. MLC 2006: Requires frequent documented inspections of drinking water supplies on ships.
2. WHO Guidelines: Emphasize monitoring source water at ports and operational monitoring on ships, including disinfectant residuals, pH, and microbial quality.
3. ILO Convention 78: Stipulates random physical checks of water quality using different outlets.

DRINKSAFE™ Kit Features
- Includes tests for free chlorine, total chlorine, pH, high range chlorine, e-coli/coliforms, and bacterial plate tests.
- Comes with a color comparator, test tubes, tablet crusher, brush, incubator, UV lamp, goggles, disposable gloves, test log-book, manual, and training DVD.
- Guaranteed to meet all legislation and Class/Flag state requirements.

DRINKSAFE MAX™ Kit Features
- Includes all DRINKSAFE™ kit contents plus turbidity tester, enterococci tests, copper tests, and iron tests.
- Recommended for full compliance with WHO regulations.

Testing Procedures
- Chlorine, pH, copper, and iron tests involve dissolving a test tablet in water and reading the level from a color disc.
- E-coli and Enterococci tests require incubation and UV lamp fluorescence testing.
- Total bacterial count involves syringe sampling onto a petri dish, incubation, and colony counting.

Customer Testimonials
- Customers highlight the ease of use, comprehensive compliance, and cost-effectiveness of the DRINKSAFE™ kits.
- Testimonials from Bernard Schulte Shipmanagement and V Ships emphasize the kits' simplicity and compliance with international standards.

Conclusion
The DRINKSAFE™ and DRINKSAFE MAX™ kits are positioned as the most comprehensive and user-friendly solutions for maritime potable water testing, ensuring compliance with all relevant international regulations.