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Ballast Water Treatment: Alfa Laval Files Type Approval Application With the US Coast Guard

Cleaner Seas July 27, 2021

After successful completion of land-based tests with marine, brackish and fresh water – all using the current ballast water treatment system design – a test report package for PureBallast has now been finalized by the independent lab DNV GL. Consequently, Alfa Laval has filed its type approval

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HELMEPA Members Presented With The Latest Issues Affecting Shipping

Cleaner Seas July 27, 2021

With the title “Latest Issues Affecting Shipping”, Mr Joe Angelo, Deputy Managing Director of INTERTANKO and Honorary Member of HELMEPA, presented to Members of the Greek shipping community the current legislation of IMO and its development on issues such as ballast water management, greenhouse gases, fuel oil quality and availability, cyber risk management and

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Ballast Water Treatment: USCG Testing Procedures Near Completion for Alfa Laval PureBallast

Cleaner Seas July 27, 2021

Alfa Laval continues to move swiftly towards the submission of a US Coast Guard (USCG) type approval application for Alfa Laval PureBallast 3.1. The company has performed half of the required land-based tests and is set to conclude the remainder of these within Q2.

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Japanese Bulk Carriers to be Fitted With Wärtsilä Ballast Water Management Systems

Cleaner Seas July 27, 2021 0

Six new bulk carriers being built at Japanese Shipyards, are to be fitted with 12 Wärtsilä Aquarius UV ballast water management systems.

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ICS changes position on Ballast Water Management Convention

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The International Chamber of Shipping has modified its stance towards the ratification by governments of the IMO Ballast Water Management Convention.

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Hyde Marine Records 400th Hyde GUARDIAN® Ballast Water Treatment System Order

Cleaner Seas July 27, 2021 0

Hyde Marine, announced it recorded its 400th order for its Hyde GUARDIAN® Ballast Water Treatment System.

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Ballast Water: Chiefs From IMO & UNDP Meet

Cleaner Seas July 27, 2021 0

Chiefs from IMO & UNDP meet, discussing projects to assist developing countries in implementing international regulations on ballast water.

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Ballast Water: Japan Ratifies IMO Ballast Water Convention

Cleaner Seas July 27, 2021 0

Japan announced ratification of the ballast water convention, and only 2.98% remains of the 35% global tonnage required to enforce the convention.

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Newbuild, Retrofit Or A Pioneering Mobile

Cleaner Seas July 27, 2021 0

Ballast Water Treatment -Damen Has BWT Solutions For Every Vessel Damen started to address the ballast water treatment challenge several years ago, investing in the development of its products and by employing specialists. Subsequently, Damen has established a Ballast Water Centre of Excellence at its headquarters in Gorinchem. With at least 60,000 vessels needing to

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The Ongoing Challenge Of Environmental Compliance

Cleaner Seas July 27, 2021 Post a comment

Keeping up with new legislation in shipping is a constant challenge for the ship owners and managers. Many say the industry is over regulated and the only benefits are for the equipment manufacturers. A good example is the current ongoing programme of lifeboat hook replacement which is going to cost the industry hundreds of thousands […]