Auramarine’s first BWT system in Finland
03 Sep 2010
The CrystalBallast system developed by Auramarine
The dry bulk carrier ‘Pasila’, owned by ESL Shipping, part of the Aspo Group, has been fitted with the first ballast water treatment system in Finland.
The CrystalBallast system installed in the 13,367 dwt bulk carrier has been developed by the Turku-based Auramarine Ltd, a manufacturer of fuel supply systems for ships. Auramarine is a subsidiary of Hollming Group. ESL Shipping intends to continue installing ballast water cleaning systems in the rest of its fleet.
The mechanical principle of the system is based on the simultaneous filtering and UV treatment of the ballast water. The UV technology is claimed to be not only efficient but also safe since it does not use any hazardous chemicals.Images for this article - click to enlarge
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