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MSC Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises Abandon UV Treatment Systems For Alfa Laval PureBallast 3

UV ballast water treatment offers many advantages over electrochlorination. Yet there are also substantial differences between UV solutions. A growing number of customers, including MSC Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises, are abandoning their selected UV treatment systems in favour of Alfa Laval PureBallast 3.

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A ballast water treatment system is a major investment, but also one that is crucial for vessel operations. If the system is unable to comply as planned,...

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Owners of UV ballast water treatment systems reconsider and switch to Alfa Laval PureBallast 3

Alfa Laval PureBallast 3 reactor family

UV ballast water treatment offers many advantages over electrochlorination. Yet there are also substantial differences between UV solutions. A growing number of customers, including MSC Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises, are abandoning their selected UV treatment systems in favour of Alfa Laval PureBallast 3.

A ballast water treatment system is a major investment, but also one that is crucial for vessel operations. If the system is unable to comply as...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2018/12/05/owners-of-uv-ballast-water-treatment-systems-reconsider-and-switch-to-alfa-laval-pureballast-3/

Alfa Laval Successfully Completes Tests For USCG Type Approval With Zero Holding Time

Alfa Laval has successfully completed additional tests at the Norwegian Institute for Water Research (NIVA) to verify the biological efficacy of Alfa Laval PureBallast 3 without holding time. As a result, PureBallast 3 is on target to be the first UV ballast water treatment system with zero holding time in its U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) type approval for all three water salinities. The test reporting is in its final stages.

Image Credits: alfalaval.com“The ability to discharge ballast without...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/alfa-laval-successfully-completes-tests-for-uscg-type-approval-with-zero-holding-time/

BWTS retrofit starts with selecting the technology that best suits

Mr Anders Lindmark, Head of PureBallast, BU Marine Separation and Heat Transfer Equipment, Alfa Laval emphasizes on the importance of planning well before installation of a BWTS considering vessel’s needs. What is more, training of this new equipment is a critical part for the operators who should not take for granted that the crew will be able to operate these systems when installed. Surely, the execution of such projects takes time and therefore in order to avoid any bottleneck in yard from...

https://safety4sea.com/cm-bwts-retrofit-starts-with-selecting-the-technology-that-best-suits/

Investment return to make scrubbers a compelling choice

Erik Haveman, Global Sales Director, EGCS, Alfa Laval, insists on scrubbers for compliance with the 2020 Sulphur Cap, highlighting that the experience of manufacturers can help anticipate all challenges during system retrofitting. As explained, Alfa Laval has already been prepared for the new regulations, by taking a complete ‘forward-thinking approach’ to fuel line optimization.

SAFETY4SEA: What are the key challenges to consider during the installation process of scrubbers?

Erik Haveman: The...

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