The group is supplying a range of products to Mercy Ships free of charge as a contribution to the excellent work this charity is performing. The Lovibond® water testing equipment and reagents being supplied now include kits to test for Chloride, Nitrite and Ferrion to prevent corrosion of the main engine in what is, naturally, a salty environment.

Mercy Ships runs the world's largest charity hospital ship, the Africa Mercy which is currently in field service in Guinea.

The Africa Mercy has been converted from a Danish rail ferry to a state-of-the-art hospital ship, with six operating theatres, X-ray facilities and CT scanner, a pharmacy and a laboratory. There is capacity for 78 in-patients with four wards and a small intensive care unit as well as housing up to 450 volunteers. It is staffed by an international crew of dedicated volunteers from over 40 nations ranging from seamen, engineers, surgeons, doctors and nurses who give up their time to help save the lives of others.

Chris Counsell, Managing Director of The Tintometer Ltd said: "We are proud to donate to the charity Mercy Ships and hope that these products will help it continue its excellent work in West Africa. I am very pleased we can support such a worthy cause."

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For more information on Mercy Ships please visit www.mercyships.org.uk or call 01438 727800.