Measurements on a boat with a PEMS
ISM testing campaign on a boat in the Netherlands.
Real-world operating condition testing to measure pollutant emissions from a boat
The beginning of a marine emissions measurement campaign.
One of our clients needed to carry out real-world emissions measurements on a push boat. The objective? To obtain reliable and representative data on the vessel’s pollutant emissions through ISM (In-Service Monitoring) testing, while taking into account the various operational constraints linked to the boat’s activity, such as weather conditions and load variations.
The main challenge of this measurement campaign was related to the specific type of vehicle involved. Performing emissions measurements on a boat requires particularly rigorous organization, both for transporting the equipment to Amsterdam, our test location, and for installing it within a confined space.
This type of intervention is part of our expertise, and our teams are used to working in such configurations. However, the specificity of this mission was linked to an even more restricted space than usual, requiring us to define a precise installation strategy in order to integrate all the equipment without disrupting the operation of the boat.
An ISM testing campaign using a PEMS designed not to interfere with operations.
We deployed an ISM testing campaign directly at the operator’s site. Our teams installed a PEMS (Portable Emissions Measurement System), equipment that enables us to measure the boat’s pollutant emissions in real time. This equipment allows us to analyze pollutants such as nitrogen oxides (NOx), particulate matter (PM and PN), and carbon monoxide (CO), all of which are highly polluting emissions.
The installation was completed within a few hours by our specialized technicians.
A complete report compliant with Stage V requirements was then prepared by our teams and delivered to the client. It included:
• Complete turnkey test reports compliant with current regulations
• Photos illustrating the installation and instrumentation
• Certificates for the equipment used, guaranteeing the reliability and accuracy of the measurements
Extensive expertise in pollutant emissions measurement for off-road applications.
After carrying out tests around the world on various types of vehicles and machinery — including boats, excavators, tractors, and generator sets — CRMT once again demonstrated its ability to perform real-world operating condition testing directly in the field without disrupting vehicle operation.
Beyond standard regulatory testing, CRMT provides significant added value through the expertise of its technicians and its ability to deliver detailed and interpreted results. From logistics organization to final reporting, CRMT supports operators with its expertise to help them comply with regulatory requirements aimed at reducing pollutant emissions.
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