Ballast Water Treatment Technology

Despite Covid-19-related logistical challenges, many ballast water treatment system manufacturers have gained US Coast Guard and IMO type-approvals in recent months

Ballast water items submitted to MEPC 76

02 Jun 2021

Underwater inspection drones: every ship should have one

31 May 2021

Tanker BWMS deckhouse approved

27 May 2021

Inhibiting corrosion in ballast tanks

26 May 2021

Experience-Building Phase: de-bugging the BWMS installation

25 May 2021

Why Filtersafe switched screen stainless steel specification

21 May 2021

Opinion

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Simple, indicative monitoring can make ballast water compliance easy

11 Jun 2021by Adam Jolliffe

Ballast water regulations have created a new and complex administrative burden for shipowners, adding uncertainty and frustration for those who ...

Have the regulators given up on ballast water?

08 Jun 2021by Craig Jallal

IMO’s decision to defer key ballast water items from the MEPC 76 virtual meeting agenda to the next MEPC meeting and to refer others to the status of ...

Quality filters come to the fore as shipping turns to BWTS operational compliance

17 Feb 2021by Mark Riggio

With ballast water regulations maturing and shipping shifting its focus to operational compliance, the critical role of strong and robust filters ...

Proposed standards for vessel incidental discharges

12 Jan 2021by Debra DiCianna

Choice Ballast Solutions’ senior compliance engineer Debra DiCianna discusses the EPA’s proposed performance standards for vessel incidental ...

IMO agenda change to push ballast water discussions to 2022

Tanker BWMS deckhouse approved

USCG: BWMS deficiencies decreased in 2020

Ballast water items submitted to MEPC 76

LPG carriers stepping up to the decarbonization challenge

21 May 2021by DNV Maritime

“Nerves of Steel”, the industry’s most- advanced hull integrity monitoring system

11 May 2021

Seafarers zoom in on remote surveys of ships

15 Apr 2021

Overcoming the EEXI challenge for LNG carriers

08 Apr 2021

Bore’s next-generation RoLo ships will run on LNG

31 Mar 2021by DNV Maritime

Closing the safety gap in an era of transformation

25 Mar 2021by DNV Maritime

Which tanker fuels are best for profits and the environment?

18 Mar 2021by DNV Maritime

Offshore wind: New horizons demand new approach to operations

22 Feb 2021by DNV Maritime

Updated GRAB notation reduces hold reinforcement requirements

11 Feb 2021by DNV Maritime

A step change in fire safety on board containerships

23 Jan 2021by DNV Maritime

New guidance document for cargo and cargo hold ventilation

22 Jan 2021by DNV Maritime

Taking thoughtful decisions combining ship position and weather data

22 Jan 2021by DNV Maritime

Oceanbird ro-ro: Embarking on a new era of wind propulsion

13 Jan 2021by DNV Maritime

Digital MRV and DCS reporting streamlines the verification process

08 Jan 2021by DNV Maritime

Kick-starting cruise: Can pioneering certification enable industry rebirth?

08 Jan 2021by DNV Maritime

Standardized solutions help yards achieve cost-effective floating wind construction

08 Jan 2021by DNV Maritime

Corrosion-resistant steels for cargo oil tanks

17 Dec 2020by DNV Maritime

DNV GL’s Maritime Incubator: Cultivating knowledge from within

02 Dec 2020by DNV Maritime

Genting Cruise Lines share their experiences with CIP-M certification and their early return to operation in Taiwan.

16 Nov 2020by DNV Maritime

First movers benefit from remote surveys for CMC in COVID-19 conditions

15 Nov 2020by DNV Maritime

Finding the best design for a future-proof bulker

06 Nov 2020by Dave Williams

Decarbonization approaches for the FPSO industry

27 Oct 2020by DNV Maritime

Size, renewable energy and digitalization: How containerships win tomorrow.

19 Oct 2020by DNV Maritime

SmartShip notation verifies advanced digital technology solutions on board VLCCs

19 Oct 2020by DNV Maritime

Scenario modelling shows possible decarbonization pathways

23 Sep 2020by DNV Maritime

Building battery confidence: battery fire facts

11 Sep 2020by DNV Maritime

Shipowners must stay vigilant to upcoming environmental regulations

27 Aug 2020by DNV Maritime

Remote annual surveys – offering a digital alternative

04 Aug 2020by DNV Maritime

FuelBoss pushes digitalization of bunkering services

27 Jul 2020by DNV Maritime

Editor's Choice

HAV Group launch joins four companies, targets maritime 'green shift'

02 Mar 2021

Hydrogen and electric systems feature as Norwegian partnership aims to further shipping’s environmental efficiency efforts

Single-pass ballast water tank coating launched

07 Dec 2020

Time is Running Out for BWMS Code Type Approval Sponsored by Ecochlor Inc.

08 Oct 2020

Optimarin: shipping’s frontline in the fight to save the seas Sponsored by Optimarin

29 Sep 2020

Countdown to IMO BWMS Code (Revised G8)Sponsored by DESMI Ocean Guard

28 Sep 2020

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Why IMO revised G8 matters

27 Oct 2020

To protect your trade, choose a solution that has IMO revised G8 type approval today – even if you’ll install it later. Alfa Laval PureBallast 3 was ...

Alfa Laval says industry not yet ready for IMO G8 deadline

24 Feb 2020

"Surprisingly few are aware of this hard deadline," Alfa Laval business development manager Håkan Persson said

Ballast water treatment solutions compliant with IMO Revised G8 guidelines

21 Oct 2019

The deadline for ballast water treatment systems to comply with the IMO revised G8 guidelines is rapidly approaching. In fact, the implementation ...

Expert Views

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Low maintenance, lower-cost TRO sensor receives DNV GL type-approval Sponsored by Halogen Systems Inc

03 Feb 2021

Halogen Systems Inc has gained more recognition and significant approvals on its Amperometric DPI (direct pipe insertion) TRO (total residual oxidant) sensor.

Time is Running Out for BWMS Code Type Approval

08 Oct 2020

Digital Editions

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Ballast Water Treatment Technology 2020

05 Jun 2020

Revised G8. Too little too late?; Do not wait for VIDA. Act now; iThe key steps for project success; A comprehensive market listing

Ballast Water Treatment Technology 2019

31 May 2019

Includes valuable insights into regulation, technology, the environment and much more, including some robust opinion articles setting out some industry concerns.

Webinar Library

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Resolving key ballast water operational issues for owners and operators

19 Feb 2021

Crew training, delays to retrofit installation due to COVID-19, filter clogging and keeping on top of regulatory bureaucracy are just a selection of the ballast water operational issues owners and ...

Learning from BWMS implementation: where do we go from here?

18 Feb 2021

The BWMS market: crystal clear or murky waters?

17 Feb 2021

Whitepapers

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Commissioning sampling for ballast water treatment systems Sponsored by Alfa Laval

16 Feb 2021

Understanding the purpose and implementation.

This paper clarifies the new requirement, explaining not only what commissioning sampling is, but also why, how and when it should be done.

New Alternatives to Online DPD Instruments for TRO Measurement in BWMS Sponsored by Halogen Systems Inc.

16 Feb 2021

Start Your Ballast Water Treatment Today to Reduce Operational Risks Sponsored by Wilhelmsen Ships Service

12 Feb 2021

Events

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Ballast Water Webinar Week

22 Jun 2021

BST - ONLINE

Riviera’s Ballast Water Webinar Week will focus on retrofits, IMO MEPC 76 and resolving operational issues. Registration is free.

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