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BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

BWMS

Notes • FRP Filters for Seawater Filtra- tion: The 180 Fiberglass Reinforced

Plastic (FRP) Series ? lters from Forsta

Filters offer corrosion resistance in brackish, brine and seawater ? ltration applications. All wetted components of the FRP Series self-cleaning ? lters are constructed from seawater-resistant plastic or other high-alloy materials.

Forsta’s FRP Series self-cleaning water ? lters are available with an on-line, or in-line ? ange con? guration to accom- modate simple installation, and easily integrate with any pipeline in a seawater ? ltration process. In a two-stage screen- ing process, a coarse screen strains out large debris from the water source and the ? ne screen puri? es the water to the designated micron rating. • Damen’s InvaSave: Inland Coast- al Tanker Elena H. will make her maiden voyage from the Netherlands to Argen- navigate the dif? cult waters of mak- tina on her own keel and, following her

Wärtsilä’s Aquarius UV Ballast Water Man- ing a signi? cant CAPEX investment to arrival, will remain permanently sta- agement System (BWMS) has successfully com- continue to operate. There remains con- tioned in local waters. Instead of install- pleted all testing procedures required for USCG cern over upfront system costs, ongoing ing a ballast water management system

Type Approval compliance. operating costs, functionality and ease (BWMS) on board the vessel for this single trip, Damen’s InvaSave supplied of use. Shipowners must also consider

Image: Wärtsilä clean D2-standard ballast water for bal- which system is best for their applica- lasting of the vessel in the Netherlands. tion, especially when it is no longer just In addition, there is no treatment or neu- ment system is modular and can be

The InvaSave is the result of a Damen about using an approved system, but tralization required with the Ecochor skid-mounted, which allows for greater project aimed at both treatment and whether the system will perform when system when discharging ballast. ? exibility with respect to the retro? t. supply of IMO-certi? ed D2 water to and regular, onboard ballast water testing “This ‘green’ technology coupled However, Morganti pointed out that from vessels. As part of a cooperative begins.” with ease of installation and operation shipowners should be aware of the com- effort between Damen Green Solutions

There are currently 32 Ecochlor units makes it an excellent option for ship- plexity of a retro? t beyond the selection and Damen Shiprepair & Conversion installed on vessels and all of these sys- owners,” said Morganti. “Additionally, of a BWTS: “There needs to be proper (DSC), this ballast water reception/bun- tems are operational with the excep- the Ecochlor BWTS’s energy consump- time allotment for scheduling: shipyard kering service is available to ? ll/empty tion of three that remain of? ine at the tion is negligible in comparison to other time for the installation, upfront engi- the ballast tanks of newbuild vessels in owner’s request. The company has 124 ballast water treatment systems on the neering services with ? rms experienced an IMO-certi? ed manner. Damen Green units on its order books. Angelicoussis market and it is not affected by changes in BWTS installations, and time for de-

Solutions thus offers newbuild or repair

Shipping Group (Maran Tankers / Anan- in water quality.” sign review and compliance with Clas- yards worldwide the possibility to comply gel Maritime) has selected Ecochlor to

Ecochlor maintains a service-centric si? cation Societies and Flag States are with the BWM Convention without hav- retro? t 36 vessels, including Suezmax- relationship with its clients by proac- all factors that should be considered,” he ing to install a BWMS on board a vessel. es, Aframaxes, VLCCs, Minicapes and tively tracking all ballasting operations stated. “As we move toward 2020-22, it

Capes, between 2018 and 2020 in Sin- with a Functional Monitoring Data is expected that dry dock availability • Oldendorff Partners with ERMA gapore, Dubai, Qatar and China.

Sheet (FMDS). The FMDS summarizes may become very limited and delays

FIRST: Oldendorff Carriers will partner

Ecochlor offers BWT systems with critical operational data and allows the in approvals will be commonplace. We with Greece-headquartered ERMA FIRST

USCG Type Approval for ? ow rates company’s team of engineers to monitor would encourage shipowners to move following a review of approved BWT sys- ranging from 500 to 16,200 cubic me- tems. The review included visiting manu- for any issues or irregularities. If any is- forward in their BWTS assessments ters per hour and design options for a sues are detected, Ecochlor can perform sooner than later.” facturing facilities, system regulatory wide range of vessel types, including remote troubleshooting or, when neces- Morganti recommended that once the compliance, capital cost, energy require- ments, expected operating costs, space for tankers with hazardous areas and sary, quickly schedule a shipboard visit. BWTS manufacturer and integration requirements, simplicity to manage and bulk carriers with gravity discharge bal- “This added layer of support is some- engineering ? rm have been selected, availability and the USCG Type Approved last tanks. The Ecochlor BWTS uses a thing all customers deserve and we are meetings should be scheduled to prepare and IMO Type Approved ERMA FIRST two-step treatment process that includes pleased to include in our offering. Plus, for the installation. “A well-planned in-

BWTS FIT became the system of choice ? ltration and treatment with chlorine di- we maintain a 24/7 international call ca- stallation can prevent making costly with its simplicity, ? exibility, and suit- oxide, a chemical that has been used in pability for when crews and operators mistakes and reduce dry dock time,” he ability for small and large ballast-pump public water systems for more than 70 need to reach out to us,” said Morganti. said. “Ecochlor has extensive experi- capacities. Another reason the company years. It is safe and completely effective

The Ecochlor BWTS is a relatively ence working with our customers, their chose the system was its small footprint on all aquatic invasive species regard- easy system to install as it comes with engineering ? rms and shipyards in order and low power consumption. less of turbidity, salinity or temperature. many pre-fabricated parts. The treat- to ensure this process goes smoothly. 86 Maritime Reporter & Engineering News • AUGUST 2018

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