Chemical safety on board

Published: 26.05.2021
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Green Yard Group has chosen Metizoft as their preferred partner regarding IHM and chemical handling. Photo: Jørn Rune Skeide.
Implementing Metizoft’s solution for chemical control will protect crew members and the marine environment by. MZ Chemical System is an easy-to-use software designed for chemical handlers’ onboard vessels, administrators, and ship owners for total chemical control.


Chemicals are carried on vessels in bulk as cargo or in containers, barrels, and gas cylinders. In addition, there are a range of chemicals found in a ship’s stores and equipment, such as pesticides, acids, and cleaning agents. 

ALL IN ONE SYSTEM
With MZ Chemical System you get exposure log, chemical safety data sheets, substance register and risk assessment all in one system. Exposure log is required by law to be available for up to 60 years, from a person is exposed to a hazardous chemical. Metizoft´s system serves as documentation for a possible occupational injury allowance, should a person become ill or injured. 

– As part of Metizoft´s goal in making the maritime industry more sustainable, we have developed a user-friendly software for chemical control on board vessels. After releasing MZ Chemical System, we have received very positive feedback from our clients, says Øyvind Sundgot, CMO, Metizoft AS.

BE SAFE AND IN CONTROL
MZ Chemical System includes every requirement, according to current regulations and increases your safety knowledge regarding chemicals. The system also maintains total control of stock, withdrawals, and substitutions of hazardous chemicals. 

REM Offshore, which currently operates eleven vessels, have implemented MZ Chemical System to get total chemical control for their fleet. 
– Metizoft´s solution is cost effective and increases crew safety and chemical knowledge on board REM´s vessels. To safeguard sustainable operations regarding chemical handling for our entire fleet, MZ Chemical System is a great tool, says Ronny Pål Kvalsvik, Commercial & Technical Manager, REM Offshore. 

With Metizoft´s solution, you will be able to handle chemicals onboard regarding maintenance, cleaning, and leakage and you will always get access to the most recent safety data sheets. The system is functional on both computers, mobile phones, tablets and works offline when necessary.
Green Yard Group, a Norwegian shipyard group that offers complete shipyard services from newbuilding, repair, modification and recycling of vessels, has chosen Metizoft as their preferred partner regarding IHM and chemical handling.

–  MZ Chemical System provides crucial information regarding hazardous substances and gives easy access to updated security data sheets. Metizoft´s hazard assessment assists Green Yard in incorporating appropriate PPE equipment when handling chemicals required for our operations, says Kjetil Bollestad, CEO at Green Yard Kleven.

– MZ Chemical System is developed from “hands-on experience” and is tailor made for the maritime industry. Delegate your workflow, increase user knowledge and reduce the number of products and suppliers by choosing Metizoft’s solution, says Øyvind Sundgot. 

Metizoft is the world’s first and leading consulting company to provide IHM (Inventory of Hazardous Materials) solutions to shipyards, shipowners, suppliers, and other business segments in the maritime industry. Today, the company provides a range of sustainable solutions for the entire ship lifecycle.

John Inge Vikan

jiv[a]maritimt.com

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