ACO Marine announced that it is contacted by Reliance Defence and Engineering (RDEL), India’s largest engineering and shipbuilding group, to supply its wastewater management package for installation to a new coastguard training vessel building for the Indian Coast Guard.
Until now, Indian Coast Guard typically operated conventional chemical-based technologies, so this marks the first time it is using ACO Sewage Treatment plant.
Vanson Engineering will supply, install and commission two ACO Clarimar MF-4 biological treatment units and ACO PV 225 vacuum stations, after which system training will be given to ICG crews.
The Indian Coast Guard’s new training vessel is an important addition to its fleet, as it will provide basic sea training to all Coast Guard crews, according to ACO Marine Managing Director, Mark Beavis.
“We are delighted that the Clarimar system has been selected. Not only will it provide an effective sanitation solution for those onboard but it will also provide the basis for enhanced training on biological wastewater management for Coast Guard engineering teams” he said.
ACO Clarimar MF is a plug and play system manufactured using ACO Composite PPFR GREY, a durable polymer material. It combines filtration technology with the ACO ‘bio-sword’, a self-cleaning filtration element that treats a ship’s wastewater to well below the mandatory levels.
Tests have confirmed that the Clarimar MF can reduce Coliform Bacteria to 25/100ml, TSS to <14mg/l, BOD to <3mg/l, and COD to <25mg/l, with capacity to treat up to 37 800 litres of ship generated wastewater per day.
