Sounding Cock

Sounding Cock

A marine sounding cock is a compact manually operated valve installed in tanks aboard a ship. It is used to measure (or “sound”) the liquid level—such as fuel oil, fresh water, ballast, or sludge—by allowing a small sample to be drawn, or by inserting a sounding tape or rod.

Purpose of a Sounding Cock

  • Enables safe and controlled manual inspection of tank contents
  • Provides a method for sampling the tank's liquid at its lowest point
  • Frequently utilised in:
    • Fuel oil service and settling tanks
    • Lubricating oil tanks
    • Ballast and freshwater tanks
    • Bilge and sludge tanks

We offer a range of Sounding Cock Valves from several leading manufacturers. Please get in touch with us to discuss your requirements. 

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Flowstar UK Ltd

Flowstar (UK) Ltd

Wiltshire Road, Kingston-upon-Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU4 6PA, United Kingdom

Flowstar (UK) Ltd is a leading global supplier of safety, relief, and reducing valves. With strong partnerships across major manufacturers, we deliver precise, reliable valve solutions tailored to your needs. Email enquiries to sales@flowstar.co.uk or call us on +44 (0)1482 601030.