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Ballast Water Management and Invasive Species

Cleaner Seas December 25, 2023

As our vessels crisscross the globe, there’s a silent threat lurking beneath the surface – ballast water, the unwitting carrier of invasive species. In this article, we will explore the challenges posed by these stowaways and explore the innovative solutions emerging on the horizon

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Ballast Water Management: The Unpredictable Voyage of Aquatic Invaders

Cleaner Seas April 5, 2023

Ballast water management is an essential aspect of shipping operations that many people are unaware of. This process involves the removal and treatment of ballast water, which is used to stabilize ships when they are not carrying cargo. Although this may seem like a simple process, it has a significant impact on the environment and […]

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BIO-UV GROUP SECURES DEAL TO SUPPLY BWTS TO LUXURY RITZ CARLTON CRUISERS

Cleaner Seas September 1, 2022

Chantiers de l’Atlantique has contracted BIO-UV group to supply BIO-SEA ballast water treatment systems to a pair of LNG-fueled super cruisers the French shipyard is building for luxury hotel group Ritz Carlton, a Marriott International brand. When delivered in 2024 and 2025 respectively, the 46,000gt _Ilma_ and _Luminara_ will join the smaller Astander

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To Verify Ballast Water Treatment Systems Commissioning, MEPC73 Places Luminultra’s B-Qua in Pole Position

Cleaner Seas July 27, 2021

Until now, there was no requirement to prove that treated waters were compliant with the rules. Only a ballast water treatment plant’s electrical and automation systems and physical parameters were checked during the commissioning process.

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Newbuild vessel Inland Coastal Tanker Elena H Supplied Clean D2 Standard Ballast Water by Damen’s InvaSave

Cleaner Seas July 27, 2021

Since the Ballast Water Management (BWM) Convention entered into force on 8th September 2017, newbuild vessels have to meet the D2 standard of the Ballast Water Management Convention.

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Every B-QUA Ballast Water Monitoring Solution Will Come With Free Support and Training From Aqua-tools

Cleaner Seas July 27, 2021

Aqua-tools will provide a year's worth of free training and support with every B-QUA ballast water monitoring solution. Benefiting shipowners, test labs, ballast water manufacturers and Port State Control Authorities that use aqua-tools’ B-QUA rapid ballast water monitoring kit.

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Ballast Water: Evoqua SeaCURE® System Completes USCG Type Approval Tests

Cleaner Seas July 27, 2021

SeaCURE® Ballast Water Management System (BWMS), the electrochlorination based solution pioneered by Evoqua Water Technologies, has successfully completed all biological efficacy US Coast Guard Type-Approval tests.

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Vessel Retrofit Finance Offered by Norwegians

Cleaner Seas July 27, 2021

The Norwegian export credit agency Export Credit Norway has assembled a specialised team and tailor-made financing solution to support vessel owners who need to retrofit equipment such as gas exhaust cleaning systems, ballast water treatment systems and new coating systems.

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Hull Biofouling Potentially More Damaging to The Environment Than Ballast Water Transfer

Cleaner Seas July 27, 2021

The entry into force of the Ballast Water Convention this September will not prevent the transfer of invasive aquatic species (IAS) unless there is mandatory legislation in place to prevent biofouling on ships’ hulls.

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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 application with the US Coast Guard for the PureBallast 3 family.