OMICRON Level Alarm System
Independent High Level and Overfill Alarm System for Tankers
The OMICRON OAS 5.5 is an independent High Level and Overfill Alarm System designed for cargo tanks on LNG carriers, LPG carriers, chemical tankers, crude oil tankers and product tankers. The system is type approved, easy to retrofit and trusted on vessels worldwide.
OAS can be configured as an independent Overfill alarm or as a combined High Level and Overfill alarm system. Designed for demanding marine applications, the system operates independently from the cargo gauging system and uses separate reed-switch circuits with no software dependency.
For shipowners, operators, shipyards and technical teams, OAS provides a proven solution for tanker level alarm requirements while supporting applicable IMO and classification society requirements.
Product Overview
Product
- Product: OMICRON Level Alarm System (OAS 5.5)
- System type: Independent level alarm system
- Configuration: Independent Overfill or combined High Level and Overfill alarms
- Detection technology: Separate reed-switch circuits
- Technology: Separate reed-switch circuits
- Software dependency: None
- Cargo gauging: Independent from cargo gauging system
- Applications: LNG, LPG, chemical and crude oil tankers
System Characteristics
- Separate reed-switch circuits for High Level and Overfill alarms
- Fail-safe design
- No software dependency
- Operates independently from the cargo gauging system
- Independent Overfill or combined High Level and Overfill alarms
- Long service life
- Low maintenance requirements
- Suitable for both newbuild and retrofit projects
- Global service and spare part support
Proven Tanker Alarm Technology
The OMICRON system has been installed on vessels worldwide for decades and is trusted by shipowners, operators and shipyards across the LNG, LPG, chemical and crude oil sectors.
With an established reference list and proven performance in maritime applications, OAS combines reliable alarm functionality with a system designed for long-term tanker use.
Customer Benefits
Easy installation
Proven reliability
Suitable for a wide range of tanker applications
Fail-safe design
No software dependency
Independent alarm functionality
Long service life and low maintenance
Global service and spare part support
Short lead times
Applications
The OMICRON Level Alarm System is suitable for tanker vessels requiring independent High Level and/or Overfill alarm functionality, including:
- LNG carriers
- LPG carriers
- Chemical tankers
- Crude oil tankers
- Product tankers
- Other tanker applications requiring independent High Level and/or Overfill alarms
Compliance and Approval
The OMICRON Level Alarm System is designed to support applicable IMO and classification society requirements for independent tanker level alarm systems.
OAS is available with approvals from major classification societies.
For vessel-specific approval requirements, documentation or system configuration, Fosstech can provide relevant technical guidance.
Model-Specific and Technical Enquiries
For projects requiring specific configurations, replacement parts, sensor information or model-specific documentation, Fosstech can provide technical guidance for OMICRON OAS 5.5.
Frequently asked questions
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