A.P. Moller-Maersk (Maersk) has indicated that ballast water treatment system (BWTS) based on mechanical filtration and disinfection with UV and ozone represents a good solution for container vessel retrofits. Both ozone water treatment and UV are excellant disinfection technologies for a wide range of applications. Maersk says that the containerization of the BWTS is a […]
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Ozone Eyed for Ballast Water Treatment
In previous posts we have noted work on the use of ozone in ballast water treatment. IMO rules will require ships to treat ballast water to prevent the transport of invasive species across the globe. As an example of invasive species brought to the US via ballast water are zebra mussels. The new rules will […]
EPA Ballast Water Treatment Verification
Ozone News recently reported about the EPA ETV (Environmental Technology Verification) program for ballast water. the program does not approve or endorse technologies, but simply provides objective data on various technologies so stakeholders can evaluate the technologies themselves. As noted in previous posts, there are concerns that ballast water may allow invasive species to move […]
Japanese Goverment Approves Ozone for Ballast Water Treatment
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) announced that an ozone-based ballast water treatment system earned a certificate of compliance from the Japanese government. The system was audited based on guidelines set out in the International Convention for the “Control and Management of Ships’ Ballast Water and Sediments (G8),” adopted by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Certification […]