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A Complete and Innovative
Control System for Maritime D&A Testing
ARTION Drug & Alcohol provides a fully integrated Drug & Alcohol Control System designed to ensure a safe and compliant working environment for seafarers. Our solution aligns with OCIMF recommendations for periodical, unannounced, and targeted on-board D&A testing.
Our team has developed a pioneering methodology that significantly reduces direct human interaction, and eliminates long-standing weaknesses in traditional testing systems.
​The result is a globally innovative process tailored to the unique challenges of modern shipping.
Why ARTION Recommends Hair as the Optimal Specimen for On-Board Drug & Alcohol Testing
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Considering the operational constraints of maritime environments and the superior analytical characteristics of hair, ARTION recommends hair testing as the most reliable, tamper-proof, and logistically practical method for on-board D&A screening.
Key Advantages of Hair Testing
1. Long detection window — at least 90 days
Hair analysis provides historical information on substance use covering the previous 90+ days, far exceeding the detection capability of urine or saliva.
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2. Up to eight times greater accuracy
Hair offers significantly higher sensitivity and specificity, making it one of the most dependable testing methods available today.
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3. Impossible to manipulate
Hair cannot be adulterated, substituted, diluted, or otherwise tampered with—making it ideal for remote, unsupervised environments.
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4. Accepted as strong legal evidence
Hair test results are widely recognized as reliable evidence in courts and official investigations globally.
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5. Easy collection, storage, and shipping
Hair is clean, stable, requires no refrigeration or special conditions, and can be mailed safely from any vessel worldwide.
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6. High stability and resistance to deterioration
Hair maintains its integrity over long periods, enabling accurate laboratory analysis even after long maritime voyages.
Transparency, Auditability & Operator Awareness
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ARTION considers it essential to provide maritime companies with a detailed and transparent description of the method, allowing them to form an informed opinion, especially given their responsibility to select the most appropriate D&A testing strategy for their fleet.​ Operators are encouraged to cross-check all information with their internal experts to ensure alignment with their D&A policy, safety management systems, and operational requirements.
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ARTION undertakes full responsibility to inform Operators of any updates or modifications to the method.
All elements of the methodology may be audited at any time by the Operator.
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Please note that the current version of this description represents an updated edition of our previous Introduction. The valid version of the Introduction, current at any given time, forms an integral part of the official offer provided to your company.
What ARTION Provides
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ARTION D&A offers a complete portfolio of Drug & Alcohol (D&A) testing solutions, designed to support maritime operators in implementing reliable, compliant, and operationally practical substance monitoring programs. The full range of services has been summarized into a comprehensive solutions list, while detailed descriptions are provided.
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The ARTION approach is holistic, assessing the presence of Drugs or Alcohol across human, environmental, and wastewater samples, ensuring maximum coverage and reliability under real on-board conditions.
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Solutions List​​
Solution 1 Random, Unannounced On-Board D&A Testing (Hair Specimens)
Routine hair-based testing conducted on board without prior notice, providing long detection windows and tamper-proof results. See More Details
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Solution 2 Combined On-Board D&A Testing (Hair + Saliva / POCT Devices)
A dual-approach system using hair specimens for long-term detection and saliva POCT devices for immediate screening, enhancing both accuracy and rapid decision-making. See More Details
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Solution 3 Random, Unannounced On-Board D&A Testing (Hair Specimens)
A dedicated hair-only solution for fleets requiring maximum reliability, zero manipulation risk, and simplified sample logistics. See More Details
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Solution 4 Zero Alcohol Policy Monitoring (Hair Specimens)
Long-window monitoring of alcohol consumption through hair analysis, supporting companies implementing strict zero-tolerance alcohol policies. See More Details
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Solution 5 Targeted Collection After Incident or Reasonable Suspicion (Outside USA)
Post-incident or suspicion-based testing using all available detection methods: breath analyzers, saliva or urine samples, hair specimens, environmental swabs, sewage samples.This solution is used following SMI events occurring outside the USA.
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Solution 6 Targeted Case After Anonymous Complaint
A discreet and confidential testing process triggered by anonymous reports of substance consumption, protecting crew integrity and operational safety. See More Details
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Solution 7 Post-SMI Testing Within the USA (DOT-Required Urine Testing)
For incidents occurring within U.S. jurisdiction, ARTION coordinates DOT-compliant urine specimen collection and analysis, fully aligned with federal regulations. See More Details​​​​
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Solution 8 Sewage Treatment Water Analysis (Drug & Alcohol Metabolites)
Testing the vessel’s sewage treatment system for the presence of drug or alcohol metabolites, enabling detection of substance consumption and other harmful substances (benzene, toluene, etc.) through wastewater analysis. See More Details
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Solution 9 Environmental Sample Analysis (Accommodation Spaces)
Testing environmental swabs from accommodation areas on board to identify drug or alcohol metabolites and other harmful substances (benzene, toluene, etc.) released into the environment, supporting targeted investigations. See More Details