
15 ppm Bilge Alarm System
The BILGMON 488 is an advanced 15ppm Bilge Alarm System designed for continuous monitoring of oil content in bilge water discharge systems onboard marine vessels. Manufactured by leading marine environmental equipment providers including Georim, Brannstrom, and Hansun, the system ensures compliance with international environmental regulations by accurately measuring oil concentration and preventing unauthorized discharge overboard.
Description
Designed for integration with oily water separators, the BILGMON 488 provides reliable real-time monitoring, automatic alarm functions, and data recording capabilities. Its intelligent measuring cell, wireless communication technology, and automatic flushing system ensure stable operation and reduced maintenance requirements in demanding marine environments.
Specifications
- Equipment: 15ppm Bilge Alarm
- Manufacturers: Georim, Brannstrom, Hansun
- Model: BILGMON 488
- Measuring Range: 0–30 ppm
- Approval: IMO MEPC.107(49)
- Output Signal: 0–20 mA or 4–20 mA
- Power Supply: 115/230 VAC or 24V AC/DC
- User Interface: LCD Display with Keypad
- Data Access: LCD Display and USB Port
- Optional Version: 5 ppm Clean Design Version
Technical specification
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Equipment Type | 15ppm Bilge Alarm |
| Model | BILGMON 488 |
| Oil Content Measuring Range | 0–30 ppm |
| Output Signal | 0–20 mA or 4–20 mA |
| Regulatory Approval | IMO MEPC.107(49) |
| Power Supply | 115/230 VAC |
| Alternative Power Supply | 24V AC/DC |
| Measuring Cell | Wireless Communication Type |
| Flushing System | Automatic Fresh Water Flushing |
| User Interface | LCD Display with Keypad |
| Data Access | LCD Display & USB Port |
| Accessories | 3-Way Flushing Valve, Piping Set, Connectors |
| Optional Version | 5 ppm Version for Clean Design Class |
Applications
- Cargo Vessels
- Tankers
- Bulk Carriers
- Container Ships
- Offshore Support Vessels
- LNG & LPG Carriers
- Passenger Ferries
- Cruise Ships
- Naval Vessels
- Engine Room Bilge Monitoring Systems
- Oily Water Separator Installations
- Marine Environmental Compliance Systems
Features
- Continuous bilge water oil content monitoring
- IMO MEPC.107(49) approved
- Measuring range from 0 to 30 ppm
- High-accuracy oil concentration detection
- Wireless communication measuring cell
- Automatic fresh water flushing system
- LCD display with user-friendly keypad
- Real-time monitoring and alarm indication
- USB data retrieval capability
- Compatible with oily water separator systems
- Multiple power supply options
- Compact and marine-grade construction
- Optional 5 ppm Clean Design version available
Benefits
- Ensures compliance with MARPOL discharge regulations
- Prevents unauthorized oily water discharge
- Improves environmental protection performance
- Reduces maintenance through automatic flushing
- Enhances operational reliability
- Easy system operation and monitoring
- Supports onboard environmental management systems
- Simplifies inspection and compliance reporting
- Reliable performance in marine environments
- Suitable for both newbuild and retrofit installations
Standard Supply
- BILGMON 488 Monitoring Unit
- Measuring Cell with Wireless Communication
- LCD Operator Interface
- 3-Way Flushing Valve
- Piping Set
- Connection Fittings
- USB Data Access Interface
- Installation Accessories
Optional configuration

Bilgmon 488 – 5 ppm version
An optional 5 ppm monitoring version is available for vessels requiring compliance with enhanced environmental standards and “Clean Design” Class Notation requirements.
