Ballast Water System

Importance of Ballast Water Testing for Organisms of All Sizes

Shipping industry advised of importance of ballast water testing for organisms of all sizes, reports Environmental Technology.

Reason for testing being advised

Microbiological monitoring equipment pioneer LuminUltra has advised the shipping industry of the importance of testing all sizes of ballast water organisms identified by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species.

More than 4000 species of organism are carried in ballast water, ranging in...

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Eletson’s BWMS Full Fleet Requirements Met By Wärtsilä’s Dual Technology

In a recent development, the technology group Wärtsilä’s dual technology has announced that they will provide option for Ballast Water Management Systems (BWMS) to Greece based operator Eletson Corporation for its entire fleet retrofitted from a single provider, says a press release on their website.

About the Order

A total of 23 product oil, chemical, and LPG carriers of the company’s fleet will be retrofitted with up to 69 Wärtsilä BWMS units, comprising of both their Aquarius UV (ultra-violet)...

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