Ballast Water Management
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NewsBIO-UV Group to supply BWTS for sailing RoRo
A new wind-powered RoRo cargo vessel will be equipped with BIO-UV Group’s UV BWTS
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NewsBIO-UV Group wins major BWTS order
BIO-UV Group has received a major order to supply its BIO-SEA ballast water treatment system to a pair of drill ships
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NewsSouth Korean flag type approval for ERMA FIRST’s BWTS
ERMA FIRST’s full flow electrolysis ballast water treatment system (BWTS) has been awarded type approval by the South Korean flag for its ERMA FIRST FIT BWTS solution.
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NewsNew filtration solution for Wärtsilä BWMS
Wärtsilä Aquarius UV takes ballast water filtration to ‘the next level’
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NewsFirst engine room BWMS retrofit for Techcross
Techcross, the South Korea-based ballast water management system supplier, has announced that a BWMS has been successfully retrofitted in the engine room of a tanker. Techcross patented the ‘Engine Room Solution’ installation method for BWMS systems in 2016, but the installation represents the first reference for a retrofit installation.
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NewsChaos brewing in ballast water
The 15-year interval between the conception and entry into force of the IMO’s Ballast Water Management Convention left abundant opportunity for invasive organisms to do their nasty work, and despite the sector’s reputation for inertia, some shipowners grew tired of waiting. At the time, they were warned that early adopters of ballast water management (BWM) systems would suffer, having to spend more money to replace their ‘stranded assets’ in a few years’ time.
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NewsNew ceo for BIO-UV
French water treatment specialist BIO-UV Group has appointed Laurent-Emmanuel Migeon as its new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, succeeding company founder Benoît Gillmann.
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NewsCyber Security Audits Need To Cover BWMS: BIO-UV
From September 2024, ships with systems that fail to meet IMO and/or US Coast Guard requirements are at risk of detention by Port State Control authorities with serious off -hire implications, berthing delays, charter disruption, and large financial penalties, notes Maxime Dedeurwaerder, BIO-SEA Business Director at BIO-UV Group’s Maritime Division.
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NewsBIO-UV Group Reports 31% Rise In BIO-SEA Sales
The France based BIO-UV Group has reported a 31% increase in revenues from its maritime business segment, contributing to full-year consolidated revenues of €51.5m (USD56.1m) for the 2022 financial year.
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NewsTechcross announces first unified BWMS control and cold ironing contracts
Techcross, the Korean ballast water management system (BWMS) supplier, has announced that it has concluded orders for two new products as part of its diversification strategy. It has recently concluded a contract for a unified control panel for its BWMS system, permitting vessel personnel to monitor and control the company’s ...
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NewsUSCG approval for Langh BWMS
Langh Tech BWMS becomes the first UV-based system in the world to receive US Coast Guard type approval for one-way treatment
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NewsKey Ballast Water Issues Not Resolved After MEPC 78
In June 2022, the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 78th session agreed in principle to develop a Ballast Water Management Convention Review Plan after a review of the experience-building phase. The Motorship spoke to key stakeholders to get their views on where the issues lie.
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NewsEcochlor launches containerised EcoOne BWMS for Offshore Market
Ecochlor is introducing a containerised version of its EcoOne filterless ballast water management system (BWMS).
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NewsCommercial shoreside ballast water treatment gets underway in US
Freedom Ballast has conducted shoreside ballast water treatment for a series of offshore support vessels (OSVs) shipped to the US.
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NewsNew cruiseship BWTS order for Bio-Sea
French UV-C water treatment specialist BIO-UV Group has received an order to supply a low-flow BIO-SEA L-Series ballast water treatment system for retrofit installation to the 1268gt expedition vessel Quest.
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NewsMEPC 78 reviews BWMS experience
The IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 78th session agreed in principle to develop a Ballast Water Management (BWM) Convention Review Plan and established a Correspondence Group to finalise it.
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NewsBIO-UV Group first full turnkey BWTS project
Cargo ship BWTS retrofit provides major reference for BIO-UV Group’s full turnkey service
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NewsBWMS commissioning test requirements enter force
Commissioning testing is now mandatory for ballast water management systems (BWMSs) installed on newbuilds and existing ships of all flag administrations when the initial BWMS commissioning survey is completed on or after 1 June 2022.
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NewsBawat partners with Damen Green Solutions
Damen and Bawat have agreed that Damen Green Solutions is given the rights to sell, install and promote Bawat’s green ship-based ballast water management system (BWMS) through their sales channels.
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NewsNew IACS requirements for BWMS take effect from July
The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) has released a Unified Requirement (UR) relating to fire issues for ballast water management systems (BWMS) on ships, UR F45.
