Alfa Laval introduces BWMS with 20% smaller footprint

OCTOBER 12, 2017 — Available space comes at a premium on any vessel. This is especially true when retrofitting major equipment such as a ballast water management system (BWMS), which in most

Task force will chart path to shipping decarbonization

OCTOBER 11, 2017 — An industry-led Task Force on Decarbonizing Shipping has been launched by the Global Maritime Forum, Carbon War Room, the Carbon Pricing Leadership Coalition (CPLC), and University College London

MAN Diesel & Turbo offers discount on LNG retrofits

OCTOBER 9, 2017 — In a pledge made at an EU sponsored, invitation-only conference held in Malta October 5-6, MAN Diesel & Turbo is offering EUR 2 million discount on the next

Norwegian inspectors find high sulfur content in vessel’s fuel

OCTOBER 4, 2017 —The Norwegian Maritime Authority says that a port state control inspection of a Bahamas-flag ship in Kårstø on Monday, October 2, found a high sulfur content in the vessel’s

Envirocleanse inTank BWTS to be installed in capesize bulker

OCTOBER 2, 2017 — Katy, Texas, based Envirocleanse LLC reports that it has recently signed an agreement with CMB/Bocimar to install its patented inTank ballast water treatment system aboard the capesize bulk

Evironmentalists says study shows IMO EEDI goals are too easy

OCTOBER 2, 2017 — Almost three-quarters (71%) of all new containerships already comply with the post-2025 requirements of the IMO’s Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI), a new study reveals. Additionally, the best

BIMCO publishes BWM Convention guide for seafarers

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017 — BIMCO has published a Shipmaster’s Ballast Water Manual to provide clear, accessible information for seafarers dealing with the practicalities of daily ballast water management. The IMO Ballast Water

Ecochlor named one of fastest-growing manufacturers by Inc.

 SEPTEMBER 19, 2017—Ballast water treatment system manufacturer Ecochlor BWTS, Maynard, MA, has been recognized by Inc. 500|5000 as one of the fastest-growing manufacturing companies in the U.S. The Inc. 500 award, representing

Pioneering BWMS manufacturer files for bankruptcy

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017 — Drammen, Norway, headquartered ballast water management system manufacturer OceanSaver filed for bankruptcy September 13. The bankruptcy means the loss of 70 jobs and of over NOK 320 million

New DESMI Ocean Guard BWMS: Small footprint, big performance

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017 — Nørresundby, Denmark, based DESMI Ocean Guard A/S has launched a new ballast water management system (BWMS) called CompactClean that, it says, “sets new standards for small footprint, reliable

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