MED Approved Bilge Guards from Barksdale
- Mar 9
- 1 min read
MED Approved Bilge Guards from Barksdale!
New MED/8.1 Requirements: Increased Safety for Passenger Ships
With the 6th Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/1157, the Marine Equipment Directive (MED) has once again been tightened. One key area affected: water level detectors / bilge switches on passenger ships (MED/8.1).
What does this mean for the maritime industry?
✔️ Stricter requirements for design, construction, and performance
✔️ Higher safety standards for passengers, crew, and equipment
✔️ Mandatory updated MED certification for manufacturers
Good to know: Barksdale already holds the valid MED approval for our bilge guards UNS-VA/SB4 & UNS-VA/SB5. They are reliable, robust, and fully compliant with the new EU regulations.
Our bilge guards offer early warning system for water accumulation, automatically trigger pumps or alarms, prevents water damage and system failure, and energy-efficient as they are only active when needed.
Innovation, quality, and compliance – making maritime operations safer.
Are you interested in MED‑approved solutions for your vessel or fleet?
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