SERVICES PRODUCT CATALOGUE

Benefits:
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Approved according to IMO resolution MPEC 107(49)
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US Coast Guard approved
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Separates oil and emulsions effectively
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Results sustainably below legislative requirements
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Reduces sludge / bilge disposal need
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Smaller harbour fees
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Less maintenance
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Ease of operation frees up time for other tasks
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Built in modules for easy installation onboard
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Can handle 0-100% oil
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Works in low and high temperature range
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Not sensitive to soot or cleaning chemicals
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Fully stainless steel housing – long lasting quality
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Fouling of sludge tank can be avoided by separate discharge of solids
BALLAST WATER TREATMENT
Changing regulations in the marine industry have driven the need for new
ballast water treatment products. Ballast water is used to stabilize vessels
when not fully loaded: water is taken in when a ship unloads cargo, and
released when it is loaded again. Water that is taken in at one port is often
released at another, which can result in the introduction of non-indigenous
organisms into fragile ecosystems. Untreated ballast water has been an
issue of serious public concern during recent years.
According to the Global Ballast Water Convention adopted by IMO in
2004, vessels built prior to 2009 will need to install a certified ballast water
treatment (BWT) system by 2014 or 2016, depending on the ballast water
capacity of the vessel. Since 2009, all new vessels are required to install a
BWT system. For the convention to come into full force, it must be ratified
by 30 countries representing 35 per cent of the global fleet’s dead weight
tonnage. Currently 22 countries representing 23 per cent of the world’s
dead weight tonnage have ratified, and full ratification is expected to occur
in 2011.
Wärtsilä is presently productifying a Ballast Water Treatment system
based on UV treatment technology. The new system is expected to be
released during autumn 2010.
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