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Global reach with high quality of
services
Choudhary emphasized that the
main reason behind their success
is operating globally, accompanied
with delivering high level of service
standards to the clients. Choudhary
added, “We operate in 55 countries
and we have representatives in more
than 40 countries around the world.
Accordingly, the global nature of the
shipping industry makes us a favorable
choice for customers who want
to make sure that they will get reliable
support whenever they need it.”
Commenting on Alfa Laval’s solution
compliance to IMO latest regulations
for reducing sulfur oxides
emissions and installing advanced
ballast water treatment systems,
Choudhary clarified, “Alfa Laval provides
the most advanced equipment
that achieves a cost advantage over
ship owners who choose low-sulphur
fuels to comply with MARPOL Annex
VI. Payback time and profit will be
determined by the difference in fuel
price. Alfa Laval’s PureSOx removes
sulfur oxides from the ship’s exhaust
gas by scrubbing it with sea water
or fresh water. The unique hybrid
design of Alfa Laval PureSOx gives
both environmental and economic
advantages.”
Choudhary added, “Over 1900
PureBallast systems have been sold
Alfa Laval PureSOx will soon be
widely available in an inline I-design.
Already now, a first installation of
this type can be found on a cruise
ship from a major operator.
to date, including hundreds of retrofit
installations. It offers superior biological
performance in all three waters
(fresh, brackish and marine) with
low energy consumption. It is also
the ideal system offering maximum
operation flexibility even in lowclarity
water, operating at full flow
where UV transmittance is as low as
42% according to the IMO TAC. The
PureBallast 3.1
Type approved by IMO and the
U.S. Coast Guard, Alfa Laval
PureBallast 3.1 leads the way
in ballast water treatment. Energy
efficient, it offers superior
performance in all waters: fresh,
brackish and marine.
Reflux is one of a range
of alternatives available
for the inline version
of Alfa Laval PureSOx.
Especially attractive for
cruise ships, RoPax vessels
and other vessels
that carry passengers, it
reduces the risk of dirty
water droplets discolouring
the ship’s deck.
system has IMO type approval and
USCG Type Approval Certificate.”
Awareness as a business enabler
In order to cope with the industry’s
development in implementing advanced
technologies, Alfa Laval prioritizes
enhancing the efficiency and
unique features of their products.
Choudhary highlighted, “We highly
invest in R&D, testing and training,
where the company provides advanced
handover training both in the
field and online as well to guarantee
that our clients are up to date and
aware of the recent technologies.
Moreover, the company helps many
shipyards in the region to improve
their capabilities in building and implementing
advanced solutions within
the vessels. This will also ensure
our clients’ compliance with the IMO
regulations and deliver the maximum
efficiency and the lowest operating
cost to the ship owners.”
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