Mouawad Consulting, in collaboration with partners Boll & Kirch, bestUV, KraftPowercon and Lower Lakes Towing, has secured a C$5.0M (US$3.8M) grant from Transport Canada
This grant is allocated to a pivotal project aimed at addressing technical challenges surrounding the installation, operation and maintenance of ballast water management systems (BWMS) on vessels operating within the Great Lakes and St Lawrence River (GLSLR) region.
This substantial support from Transport Canada underscores the pressing need to overcome technical hurdles in maritime operations, especially concerning environmental sustainability.
The project, which involves collaboration among Mouawad Consulting and industry leaders Boll & Kirch, bestUV, KraftPowercon and Lower Lakes Towing, aims to gather comprehensive information, assess critical challenges, and evaluate potential solutions for ensuring BWMS compliance and efficiency within the GLSLR region.
Mouawad Consulting chief executive Jad Mouawad said, "We are honoured to receive this substantial grant from Transport Canada, affirming our commitment to drive innovation and sustainability in the maritime industry. This project exemplifies our collective dedication to addressing pressing technical challenges and fostering a more sustainable future for maritime operations within the GLSLR region."
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