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Ballast Water Management is Reducing the Flow of Invasive Species into the Great Lakes
Freshwater ecosystems are threatened by a host of environmental stressors from human activities. Among the most insidious and impactful of these is invasion by non-native species.Over the past two centuries, established populations of nearly 190 non-native species of invertebrates, fishes, plants and microbes have been discovered in the Great Lakes basin. They were introduced through several sources and pathways including canalsâŚ
Langh Tech BWMS Gets US Coast Guard Type Approval
Finnish marine technology manufacturer Langh Tech Oy Ab announced its LanghBW ballast water management system has received US Coast Guard type approval, making it the first UV-based system in the world to receive the SUCG stamp for one-way treatment.The LanghBW system, which is based on fine filtration combined with UV treatment with innovative reactor design allowing easy maintenance and installation flexibilityâŚ
Techcross and DSME Ink Tech Transfer Deal
Ballast water management systems manufacturer Techcross on Monday, signed a technology transfer agreement with South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) for a patent of the LNG Carrier's VRCS (Valve Remote Control System). It is the full-fledged implementation of what was discussed at the technology transfer conference held at the KICOX (Korea Industrial Complex Corporation)âŚ
GTT Develops Balast Water-Free LNG Feeder & Bunker Vessel Concept
French firm GTT has developed a versatile LNG feeder & bunker vessel concept for worldwide operation without the use of ballast water.Every day, many ships carry on board a considerable quantity of seawater as ballast over the oceans. Technically, this is needed in empty or partially loaded conditions, in order to maintain seaworthiness, reach sufficient draft for propeller immersion, and avoid excessiveâŚ
Aureliaâs 100% Hydrogen-powered Design Gets RINA Approval
Aurelia Green Ship Concept Design's newly unveiled ship design featuring 100% hydrogen propulsion has received approval in principle (AIP) from RINA based on the newly published RINA Rules for Hydrogen Fueled Ships and the RINA Guide for the Approval in Principle of Novel Technologies.The new design concept is the ACD01 1000, a RoRo vessel with electric propulsion using highly compressed H2 as fuel.
Ecochlor and SINOTECH Ink MOU
Ecochlor and SINOTECH have announced a new agreement to advance long-term sales, marketing and technical assistance and to foster mutual maritime relationships worldwide.The recent signing of a Strategic Cooperation Framework Agreement, in the form of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), has formalized the alliance between Ecochlor, Inc. (USA) and SINOTECH, CCS Co., LTD (China) in sales, marketingâŚ
Ecochlor Launches âEcoOne Container Unitâ for Offshore Market
Ecochlor launched a containerized version of the EcoOne filterless ballast water management system (BWMS), targeting the Semi-Submersible Rigs, Jack-Up Rigs, Drillships, FPSOs, FSRUs and other vessels with infrequent ballasting operations at medium to high flow rates.âThe EcoOne Container Unit offers incredible benefits to Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (MODU),â said Andrew Marshall, Ecochlor CEO.
De Nora, N-KOM Ink BWMS Service Agreement Deal
De Nora Marine Technologies signed a formal service subcontracting agreement with Nakilat-Keppel Offshore & Marine (N-KOM), one of the largest shipyard and offshore repair facilities in the Middle East, located at Ras Laffan Industrial City, Qatar. The agreement will expand service convenience for De Nora Ballast Water Management Systems (BWMS) installed on vessels trading in the Gulf region.The subcontractingâŚ
Techcross moves Japan Office from Fukuyama to Osaka
Techcross, a manufacturer of ballast water management system, announced on July 1, 2022, that it would move its Japanese office located in Fukuyama to Osaka.The Techcross ballast water management system has already been installed on more than 1,000 Japanese ships, occupying the largest market share in Japan. Techcross explained that its office has moved to the Osaka area, where transportation is convenientâŚ
De Nora Signs Service Deal with N-KOM
De Nora Marine Technologies, LLC, said it has entered a formal service subcontracting agreement with Nakilat-Keppel Offshore & Marine (N-KOM), one of the largest shipyard and offshore repair facilities in the Middle East, located at Ras Laffan Industrial City, Qatar.The deal will expand service convenience for De Nora Ballast Water Management Systems (BWMS) installed on vessels trading in the Gulf region.
Langh Tech BWMS Receives IMO Approval
Finnish marine technology manufacturer Langh Tech Oy Ab said it has received the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) type approval certificate for its LanghBW ballast water management system (BWMS) on May 12, 2022. The type approval project was carried out in cooperation with classification society DNV.The LanghBW BWMS uses fine filtration and UV-C treatment.
Filtersafe Develops New UV BWMS Filter
Filtersafe announced the launch of its new âMANTAâ filter series, specifically engineered for UV based ballast water management systems (BWMS).The high-performance filter is able to remove 99.6% of organisms over 50 Îźm to ensure that ship owners and operators will be compliant with the International Maritime Organizationâs D-2 standard for the implementation of the ballast water management convention, which must be adhered to by 08 September 2024, as well as the U.S.
NAVTOR to Integrate Witherbys Pulications into NavStation
Witherbys publications will be made available on NAVTORâs NavStation digital chart table software for the very first time after a new agreement.NavStation, which is designed to seamlessly gathers voyage data and information on a single platform, will now offer the Witherby Connect portfolio of highly respected publications covering everything from passage planning and operational training, through to fleet security and ballast water management.
BIO-UV Adds FGS as Italian Representative
Ballast water treatment system manufacturer BIO-UV Group announced it has tapped La Spezia-based Fluid Global Solutions (FGS) for the sale and delivery of its BIO-SEA ballast water treatment systems to Italian operators, builders and repairers of all ship types, including offshore and naval vessels.FGS, provider of pumps and spares to the Italian maritime sector, will reinforce existing partners in ItalyâŚ
Alfa Laval Taps Matthews to Head of UK & Ireland Marine Business
Alfa Laval announced it has appointed Tristan Matthews as the Head of Marine Division for the U.K. and Ireland, effective March 1, 2022.In the new role, Matthews will hold responsibility for driving partnerships with U.K. customers in the marine industry with a strong focus on sustainability, decarbonization, future fuels and alternative technologies.Matthews originally joined Alfa Laval in 2016 as a Marine Sales Engineer for Alfa Laval Marine Service.
Wärtsilä Bags Service Deal for Brittany Ferries' New LNG-fueled RoPax
Wärtsilä will provide technical support via a long-term service agreement for its broad scope of solutions installed on Brittany Ferriesâ latest RoPax vessel Salamanca. The 10-year agreement was signed in December 2021. The ferry will be inaugurated on March 25 and make its first commercial sailing from Portsmouth, U.K. to Bilbao, Spain on March 27.Built at the the China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (CMJL) facilities in WeihaiâŚ
TECHCROSS Rolls Out New Service Software
Ballast water management systems (BWMS) manufacturer TECHCROSS announced it is expanding its offering to include a tank level gauging system (TLGS ) and valve remote control system (VRCS). The company has also rolled out TECHCROSS IBTV (Integrated BWMS/TLGS/VRCS), a control platform that can integrate all the equipment for optimal operation, and service software called TECHCROSS Smart Platform.Developed to help improve efficiency and reduce expensesâŚ
Worldâs Most Famous Superyacht Gets New BWTS
The worldâs most famous luxury yacht is operating an advanced BIO-SEA ballast water treatment system from Franceâs BIO-UV Group.Christina O, the 1943-built motor yacht named after the only daughter of Greek shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis, was fitted with a low-flow BIO-SEA system last year as part of a major refurbishment at the D.K Fotinakis yard, in Greece.To fit the limited space available in the 325ft long vesselâs machinery roomâŚ
Optimarin Logs Record Revenue in '21
Optimarin announced record revenue in 2021 on strong sales of its ballast water treatment system (BWTS).The Norwegian supplier's annual turnover exceeded $34 million for the first time ever following a 20% increase in the number of systems sold versus 2020, while Optimarin also boosted its customer base by 20%. A further 20% rise in service revenue contributed to the strong performance that was achievedâŚ
Ballast Water Management: Techcross Reports Record Start to 2022
Despite the prolonged COVID-19, Techcross reports that it has kicked off the new year with a new record in amount of order, FAT and shipments in January 2022.As of the third week of January, Techcross sold Ballast Water Management Systems (BWMS) for 81 ships, representing already its largest January amount of order, $23 million, expected to exceed $26 million, which was the largest monthly order in 2021.In additionâŚ