Tag: BWMS

ERMA FIRST GROUP has acquired Ecochlor, with the aim of expanding its portfolio of ballast water treatment systems (BWTS) and decarbonisation solutions.

In a significant stride towards environmental sustainability and compliance with maritime regulations, IACS has published a new recommendation, Rec. 180, for Conducting Commissioning Testing of Ballast Water Management Systems.

Techross’ ballast water management systems received the Cyber Security Capability certification from Lloyd’s Register Classification on November 15. According to LR Classification, this is the first company to receive the Cyber Security Capability certification in the BWMS industry and Asia.

The US Coast Guard Marine Safety Center issued the 50th USCG BWMS Type Approval Certificate to AQUASTAR Co. after a detailed review of the manufacturer’s type approval application determined the system met the requirements of 46 CFR 162.060.

IMO announced that a new initiative to support the prevention and control of marine biological invasions through ships' ballast water in the Mediterranean Sea has been initiated.  

The US Coast Guard Marine Safety Center issued the 49th USCG BWMS Type Approval Certificate to Langh Tech Oy AB after a detailed review of the manufacturer’s type approval application determined the system met the requirements of 46 CFR 162.060.

USCG clarifies its position regarding consideration of existing testing data in type approving a BWMS using a viability testing method.

New laws have come into force which will further protect UK coastlines by stopping international ships from discharging potentially harmful species into the sea.

MPA Singapore has issued a circular reminding shipowners that the amendments to the Prevention of Pollution of the Sea (Ballast Water Management) Regulations will come into force on 1 June.

Canada published a bulletin explaining the requirements of section 24 of the Ballast Water Regulations (BWR), which addressees the way in which the master of a vessel that is bound for a port, offshore terminal or anchorage area in Canada must submit duly completed Ballast Water Reporting Form (BWRF).