BWMS

BWMS: Erma First acquires Echoclor

With the IMO Ballast Water Management Convention in force since 2017, the majority of the world fleet is now equipped and the BWMS retrofit market is nearing saturation. Inevitably that will produce consolidation in the market and, in line with that trend, Perama, Greece-headquartered Erma First reports that it has successfully completed the acquisition of North Haven, Conn.-headquartered Ecochlor, Inc.

Erma First says the acquisition broadens the range of ultra-efficient ballast water treatment...

https://www.marinelog.com/legal/environment/bwms-erma-first-acquires-echoclor/

Cuba Prepares To Join IMO’s Ballast Water Management Convention

A national workshop held in Havana, Cuba on 22-24 October, aimed to equip government officials with the knowledge and skills needed to ratify, implement and enforce IMO’s Ballast Water Management Convention (BWM Convention), reports Safety4sea.

Harmful aquatic organisms

The  BWM Convention intends to prevent the spread of harmful aquatic organisms from one region to another in ships’ ballast water. It entered into force in 2017, representing a significant step towards protecting the marine...

https://mfame.guru/cuba-prepares-to-join-imos-ballast-water-management-convention/

Ballast Water Management: Adoption Of New IMO Guidance

The International Maritime Organisation has issued new guidance relating to the Ballast Water Management Convention, reports Lloyd’s Register.

MEPC.387(81): This resolution offers interim guidance on the application of the BWM Convention to ships operating in challenging water quality conditions.

BWM.2/Circ.82: This circular provides guidance for the temporary storage of treated sewage and/or grey water in ballast water tanks.

Challenging water quality conditions

MEPC.387(81) aims to address...

https://mfame.guru/ballast-water-management-adoption-of-new-imo-guidance/

New IMO Guidance for Ballast Water Quality Management

DNV has issued updates following the IMO MEPC’s 81st meeting in March 2024, focusing on ballast water management. Resolution MEPC.387(81) provides interim guidance for ships dealing with challenging water quality (CWQ) conditions, emphasizing compliance with the BWM Convention’s D-2 discharge standard despite operational limitations. Ships are advised on managing CWQ within their Ballast Water Management Plans (BWMPs) to minimize BWMS bypassing and ensure effective decontamination procedures....

https://mfame.guru/new-imo-guidance-for-ballast-water-quality-management/

BWMS Inspections Set to Increase from September

With the final ballast water deadline fast approaching, UV-based water treatment specialist BIO-UV Group anticipates an increase in inspections as Port State Control (PSC) inspectors check machinery installations, crew competencies and Ballast Water Management (BWM) Plans.

From September this year, all vessels subject to the BWM Convention must have installed a D-2 compliant ballast water treatment system capable of dealing with the maximum number of viable organisms allowed to be discharged....

https://mfame.guru/bwms-inspections-set-to-increase-from-september/

Introducing Alfa Laval PureBallast 3 Ultra: The Future of Ballast Water Management

Alfa Laval PureBallast 3 Ultra is the latest ballast water management system (BWMS) leveraging the proven PureBallast 3 technology. This new system offers enhanced performance, power savings, and simplified installation, with deliveries starting in Q3 2025.

Evolution of UV Technology

As the retrofit market wanes, many BWMS manufacturers face uncertainty or have exited the market. In contrast, Alfa Laval continues to innovate with its UV technology, meeting the current and future needs of...

https://mfame.guru/introducing-alfa-laval-pureballast-3-ultra-the-future-of-ballast-water-management/

D2 Standard Compliance for Ballast Water Management Effective September 2024

The final phase for full compliance with the D2 Standard of the Ballast Water Management Convention is effective from 08 September 2024. Consequently, more operators are encountering inherent issues with the D2 standard for Ballast Water Management Systems (BWMS), namely the issue of conducting ballast operations in Challenging Water Quality (CWQ) conditions, reports West.

CWQ Challenges

MEPC 81 defines CWQ as waters with quality parameters — such as high total suspended solids or turbidity —...

https://mfame.guru/d2-standard-compliance-for-ballast-water-management-effective-september-2024/

Advancing Ballast Water Management: IACS Recommendation 180

The transportation of ballast water has long been recognized as a potential threat to marine ecosystems, as it can introduce harmful aquatic organisms and invasive species. In response, the maritime industry has prioritized the implementation of effective Ballast Water Management Systems (BWMS) to mitigate these risks.

Harmonizing Implementation Efforts

The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) approval of the “2020 Guidance for the commissioning testing of BWMS” was a significant milestone...

https://mfame.guru/advancing-ballast-water-management-iacs-recommendation-180/

2023’s Top Stories In Ballast Water Treatment Technology

Riviera Maritime looks back over the most read stories from the year to revisit the topics that were revealed as key issues in the maritime industry in 2023.

Keeping with the trend from our most-read stories on Ballast Water Treatment Technology in 2022, in 2023, as looming compliance deadlines made way and the industry moved ahead, some of the daunting logistics still to be overcome to meet compliance lingered. Vessels in the US fell foul of the Clean Water Act, the EPA wrangled with the...

https://mfame.guru/2023s-top-stories-in-ballast-water-treatment-technology/

Damen Joins Forces With Bawat For Revolutionizing Ballast Water Management

  • Damen Green Solutions and Bawat joined forces at Europort 2023.
  • The aim is to market eco-friendly solutions globally.
  • The key figures signed the collaboration at the Rotterdam event.

Damen Green Solutions and Bawat have officially signed their joint venture at Europort 2023, introducing ‘Bawat Damen’, a game changer in mobile  Ballast Water Management System, reports Bawat.

Innovative Technology

Bawat’s advanced blast water management combined with Damen’s expertise creates a promising sale on...

https://mfame.guru/damen-joins-forces-with-bawat-for-revolutionizing-ballast-water-management/

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