The latest version of the Cathelco BWT system is currently being tested to the ‘live/dead’ standard demanded by the U.S. Coast Guard with the aim of gaining Type Approval by the 3rd Qtr of 2017.
The Evolution system will supersede the Cathelco Mk 1 system which holds IMO Approval and AMS Certification.
The independent laboratory appointed to supervise the USCG Type Approval testing programme is Lloyds Register.
Shipboard testing commenced in August 2016 and it is anticipated that all of the test results will be submitted to the U.S. Coast Guard for approval by the end of the 1st Qtr 2017.