Alfa Laval sees growing demand for BWMS replacements
While the majority of ships in the world fleet are now fitted with ballast water management systems, the BWMS picture may not be as rosy as that suggests — with BWMS replacements
Ballast Water Management Convention
Bio-UV Group cuts ribbon on new Bio-Sea BWTS training facility
With most ships now compliant with IMO’s Ballast Water Management Convention in that they have now installed an approved system, ballast water treatment system (BWTS) manufacturers are focusing on the aftersales market
OP-ED: Knowledge pays when selecting and operating BWMS
By Mark Riggio Head of Marine, Filtersafe Upfront costs and operational expenses are important considerations for all ship owners and operators purchasing ballast water management systems (BWMS). This means it’s critical to
Locked-down Alfa Laval factory manages to up BWTS production
Alfa Laval reports that its Aalborg, Denmark, site has adapted to restrictions imposed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and is continuing production of PureBallast 3 ballast water treatment systems. The factory
ABS publishes new Ballast Water Management Advisory
ABS has published its 2019 Ballast Water Management Advisory, providing critical advice to owners in advance of the five-year window beginning September 2019, requiring retrofits of BWM systems on existing ships To
Belgium to spot check ships for BWMC compliance
Belgium is to begin testing vessels calling at its ports and terminals to ensure they can demonstrate compliance with the IMO Ballast Water Management Convention (BWMC), becoming one of the first European
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
Liberia welcomes changes to BWMS implementation schedule
JULY 10, 2017 — The Liberian Maritime Administration is welcoming an agreement reached by IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) on changes to the Ballast Water Management Convention (BWMC) implementation schedule.
Hull fouling can carry as many invaders as ballast water
JANUARY 16, 2016 — While U.S.legislation and the IMO Ballast Water Convention mean that shipowners will have to invest millions to fit ballast water treatment systems, this will not prevent the transfer
USCG welcomes IMO BWM Convention, but …
SEPTEMBER 14, 2016 — The U.S, Coast Guard welcomes the news that the IMO Ballast Water Management Convention has now been ratified and will enter into force in September 2017 as “an