Freedom Ballast launches ballast water treatment as-a-service

“The Ballast Water Management Convention sponsored by IMO is an international treaty established in 2004 that requires signatory flag states to ensure ships comply with standards and procedures for the management and control of ships’ ballast water to stop the spread of invasive aquatic species,” said Bawat chief executive Marcus Hummer.

“Bawat’s unique technology allows Freedom to treat vessel ballast water fast and efficiently from shoreside facilities, irrespective of the water quality. This gives vessel owners and operators an alternative to installing ballast water treatment on the vessel.”

Monstrant Viam chief executive Bill Burroughs stated, “Not all vessel owners will choose to install and operate ballast water treatment systems on board. Among those that do, the systems may not be in compliance as evidenced by a recent study showing, as many as 30%-50% of onboard systems go out of compliance within six months. The US is leading the world in enforcing ballast water discharge requirements. In particular, the lower Mississippi river region in Louisiana with its high traffic corridor has created the potential for high demand for these services.”

This is a demand-driven service. “We are being approached for this service even before being fully deployed.”

Green Swan Partners chief executive Chetan Chothani added, “Ocean sustainability and preserving the delicate ecosystem around ports and waterways is critical. We want to provide the opportunity for all ship and vessel owners to not only meet a legally-required discharge mandate, but also gain business efficiencies as a result of not needing to carry and maintain on board ballast water solutions.

Freedom is already in discussions with additional US ports to deploy ballast water reception services, and these will be announced soon.

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