Höegh Autoliners Commits To Protect Oceans Against Invasive Species

hoegh autoliners Sustainable shipping

The introduction of invasive species into new marine environments is a major challenge for international shipping, and one that Höegh Autoliners takes seriously. Being at the forefront of environmental protection at sea, the company has taken vital steps to ensure these pests are not carried either in the vessel’s ballast water or on the vessel’s hull.

Invasive aquatic species can cause enormous damage if introduced to new marine environments. They can quickly multiply into pest proportions and...

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Erma First To Supply World’s Smallest Ballast Water Treatment System

Ballasting and De-ballasting

Damen has signed its first contract with the leading Ballast Water Treatment Systems (BWTS) manufacturer, ERMA FIRST. The Greek manufacturer ERMA FIRST will be supplying its oneTANK, which is the world’s smallest Ballast Water Treatment System (BWTS). oneTANK uses chemical injection methods to clean ships’ ballast water and therefore represents an important expansion of Damen’s Ballast Water Treatment System portfolio. The contract also marks a key milestone in the co-operation between Damen...

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