The Netherlands-based UniBallast, in collaboration with Norwegian partner TeamTec, has constructed its second portable ballast water treatment container
Having executed more than 80 ballast water management system (BWMS) retrofits, UniBallast has developed a tailormade, highly efficient ballast water treatment system that reduces carbon emissions and operating costs. This system is based on an innovative filterless, active substance treatment technology.
UniBallast and Royal Roos Spanish branch director Andrés López said, "This versatile treatment solution is exactly what the shipping industry has been eagerly awaiting. By minimising operational downtime, particularly during treatment processes, it addresses critical issues faced by ships."
Additionally, he highlighted the benefits of this portable solution for units that have no ballast system or operational limitations under D-2 compliance, such as drilling platforms or barges.
UniBallast’s mobile ballast water treatment containers feature a compact and lightweight design, enabling easy transport by road or water.
With a treatment capacity of up to 1,500 m3/hour, these containers consume a maximum of 13 kW of energy, and can operate at either 400V/50Hz or 440V/60Hz.
Equipped with a USCG and IMO G8 type-approved TeamTec Senza BWMS, UniBallast’s 20-ft container employs an active substance treatment method using sodium hypochlorite. Notably, the holding time required for seawater treatment is only four hours.
Container-to-vessel connectivity is established through an external manifold and hoses, and the system can also use external pumps.
Over the years, UniBallast and TeamTec have fostered a strong partnership, which is further exemplified by the option for a third ballast water treatment container with a TeamTec system currently under consideration.
The containers have so far been operational in the ports of Eemshaven, Arbatax-Sardinia and Rotterdam.
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