Evoqua SeaCURE BWMS completes U.S. Type Approval testing

AUGUST 14, 2017 — Evoqua Water Technologies, Warrendale, PA, reports that its SeaCURE Ballast Water Management System (BWMS) has completed all biological efficacy U.S. Coast Guard Type Approval tests. The company now anticipates

First U.S.-manufactured BWTS gains USCG Type Approval

AUGUST 11, 2017 — Marking a double first, Maynard, MA, headquartered Ecochlor reports that its patented ballast water treatment system has become the first U.S. manufactured BWTS to receive USCG Type Approval.

Revealing results in ABS report on BWMS best practices

AUGUST 10, 2017 — Classification society ABS has published a report on Best Practices for Operation of Ballast Water Management Systems (BWMS). The report is based on feedback provided by shipowners and

Charter rates improving for dry bulk sector

AUGUST 2, 2017—There hasn’t been much of a silver lining for shipping as of late, but international shipping consultancy sees one in the latest forecasts for rates in the dry bulk shipping

BWTS manufacturer Coldharbour retains LR for USCG Type Approval

JULY 19, 2017 — U.K.-based ballast water treatment system manufacturer Coldharbour Marine has signed a contract with Lloyd’s Register (LR) to oversee the complete range of tests required by the U.S. Coast

MEPC 71 agrees roll back of BWTS implementation schedule

JULY 7, 2017 — IMO’s Marine Environmental Committee today wrapped up its weeklong 71st session. Among significant decisions were an agreement delaying the mandatory ballast water management system (BWMS) installation date for

Stage set for fight over proposed BWM convention delay

JUNE 30, 2017 — Ballast water management is set to be a contentious issue at next week’s IMO MEPC 71. And though a lot will be said on the impact of the

Optimarin in spares and servicing agreement with Goltens

JUNE 14, 2017 — Sandnes, Norway, headquartered ballast water management system (BWMS) specialist Optimarin has signed an agreement with Goltens Green Technologies. Negotiated at this month’s Nor-Shipping event, it effectively gives Optimarin

Ballast water sampling and analysis made easier

MAY 16, 2017 — So, how do you know if that expensive ballast water management system (BWMS) is working? Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. group company MOL Techno-Trade, Ltd. and Satake Corporation will

BWMS: Why bulkers are different

APRIL 25, 2017 — The U.S. dry bulk market will face a shortfall of vessels in a few years of time unless owners of this type of vessel can persuade the U.S.

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