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44MNMarch 2012 own ship. The Pelagia was the first of many research vessels and workboats that have selected the Hyde system, in what has become an important niche market for Hyde. As much as 10 percent of Hyde?s current projects are on research vessels, smaller cargo ships and passenger ves- sels. Beyond this, more than 35 percent of Hyde GUARDIAN projects have been in the Offshore Service Vessel market sector. SMALLVESSELS: BIGCHALLENGESAccording to Hyde?s Jim Mackey, Key Accounts Manager for Hyde, smaller vessels have many unique challenges when it comes to ballast water treatment sys- tem installations. These include: Space: Space is at a premium on smaller vessels, especially for retrofitting equipment into existing boats. Suitable treatment systems must have a flexible design and be compact and modular so that treatment compo- nents, control panels and piping can be installed where space allows. Operation in high sediment conditions: Shallow illustration of Hyde GUARDIAN BWT system.MN#3 (32-49):MN 2011 Layouts 3/2/2012 10:26 AM Page 44