Ship&Offshore | Issue 04/2017
Dutch firms pool resources
Ballast water | Three Dutch companies have entered into a frame agreement to supply a comprehensive installation service for ballast water management systems (BWMS) within Europe. Under the terms of the agreement, Rotterdam-based Alewijnse Marine will undertake the integration of ballast water treatment units – based on various technologies including ultra-violet, electrolysis and chemicals – with existing shipboard systems. Prior to installation, Medir International will provide 3D scanning of shipboard spaces including engine and pump rooms, whilst Zwijndrecht-based Leemberg will be in charge of integrating ballast water treatment system components and piping with ships’ existing ballast systems. The IMO Convention will enter force on September 8th this year.