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equally unenlightening. that the level of PFOS is at or below 1 ppm. Ragnar Kreft-

Another point to consider is that manufacturers are already ing, Founder, Lifeclean explains that the process is perfectly switching to alternative products and there is always a pos- safe and produces less wastewater than other methods. Impor- sibility that supplies of foaming agents will dry up before the tantly, independent tests have shown that 99.97% of all PFAS

IMO ban comes into effect. If that happens ships will be re- substances in the tanks and foam system have been removed. quired to make an immediate change in any case and perhaps Occasionally, a system may need to be upgraded for use have trading opportunities restricted until this is done. with the replacement ? uorine-free foam or perhaps because

For existing ships affected by the IMO rules, replacing the the owner considers this desirable. Scanunit can handle all the foaming agent is not simply a matter of emptying the tank and arrangements and documentation necessary to do this. exchanging the agent with one that does not contain PFOS. To In such cases, it only needs the vessel to provide a copy of ensure that no restricted substances are released during testing or the current system manual and it will then design and source deployment the whole system will need to be decontaminated. any necessary new components. This is done in conjunction

Scanunit, in partnership with compatriot Swedish company with the ship’s classi? cation society to ensure that necessary

LifeClean, is offering a turnkey solution for decontaminating approvals are granted. After obtaining approval, installation is and replacing the foam onboard vessels. The process need not be arranged at a convenient place and date with Scanunit supply- done in drydock and can be arranged to suit the vessel’s schedule. ing materials and personnel to carry out the ? tting.

The process involves removing the old foam and then re- “We have the experience and ability to help owners meet all ? lling the whole system with Sani A, a cleaning ? uid devel- their obligations under the new IMO rules and we would urge oped by LifeClean, that remains in the system for around four them to go the extra mile and meet the ECHA/EPA standards hours. The system is then emptied and the process repeated. now rather than wait or carry on with a time-compromised

A sample is then taken from the hoses and tested to ensure system, says Mikael Laszlo, Sales Director, Scanunit.

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