Ballast Water Management – Page 2
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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.
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NewsSafety report digest identifies risks of good intentions
The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch has released a new collection of cases (Safety Digest volume 1 of 2022) detailing accidents and lessons learned.
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NewsUS Coast Guard to further evaluate MPN method
Another step forward has been taken in the US Coast Guard’s consideration of type approval procedures for UV ballast water management systems (BWMS) that can render organisms permanently incapable of reproduction, nonviable, without necessarily killing them.
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NewsDamen to supply world’s smallest BWTS
Damen Green Solutions has added Erma First’s oneTANK Ballast Water Treatment System (BWTS) to its portfolio of solutions.
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NewsTechcross kicks off new year with record sales
Techcross has exceeded monthly sales of its BWMS in January 2022
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NewsUSCG approval for BIO-UV Group’s new M-Series BWTS
The BIO-SEA M-Series is aimed at shipowners looking for a medium-flow rate BWTS
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NewsOptimarin makes key sales team appointments
Optimarin makes key appointments in Turkey, Hong Kong and Singapore
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NewsDESMI expands BWMS for smaller ships
DESMI Ocean Guard has unveiled a line of new and smaller ballast water management systems (BWMS).
