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

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

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.

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

APL records best ever fleet carbon reductions

JULY 18, 2017 — Containership operator APL — now part of the CMA CGM Group — reports that in 2016 recorded fleet carbon dioxide emissions were down by 48%, compared to its

Goltens to retrofit two BP gas carriers with BWTS

JULY 13, 2017 — Goltens has been awarded a contract for the engineering and retrofit installation of OceanSaver ballast water treatment (BWT) systems on-board two BP Shipping gas carriers. The vessels to

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

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.

Alfa Laval sees growing interest in high flow capacity BWTS

MARCH 29, 2017 — Alfa Laval reports a growing customer interest in high flow capacity PureBallast ballast water treatment systems (BWTS). Alfa Laval is ready to support vessels with these needs. The

Damen external BWTS receives IMO Type Approval

MARCH 21, 2017 — Damen Shipyards Group reports that its InvaSave external ballast water treatment system (BWTS) has received IMO type approval. Designed primarily for use in ports and harbors, the Damen

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