Get tips for overcoming common challenges in operating your ballast water treatment system while ensuring low cost of ownership over time. Issues covered will include inaccurate readings, why cleaning-in-place (CIP) matters and more!
Can you comply without compromising? Every ballast water treatment system has its limits. (No matter what suppliers say!) So what does a type approval certificate really show you? And what are the real demands your system will face? Join us to discuss the different criteria found in the rules. We’ll explain what you see on paper – and what it really means at sea.
Let’s get real! Picking up from Episode 1, we’ll look at real water characteristics in different world ports – and see why some type-approved ballast water treatment systems won’t work there. You’ll be introduced to Compliance Navigator, a free new tool that compares system limitations with the conditions on your vessel’s trade routes. Using Compliance Navigator, you can avoid problems and stay free to sail like you always have.
Once you have selected your ballast water treatment solution, what’s next? In this episode we’ll look at getting the most out of your business’s resources for a smooth and successful installation. From preliminary planning to getting back to sea, learn how to plan a smart retrofit project with total control over your costs.
Your system is installed, so you’re all done, right? Think again – there’s still a lot to consider. In this episode, we’ll explore demands beyond the certificate, highlighting requirements from both IMO and USCG. Topics will include commissioning tests, yearly sampling, crew trainings and more.
The world of ballast water treatment is full of often complex legal and technical terms. But you don’t have to get lost in the jargon anymore. Click here to get a quick summary of the most common expressions used in the field.
For many fleets, new ballast water regulations can seem incredibly complicated. Choosing the right equipment? Planning a retrofit? It can quickly become a lot to handle, but it doesn’t need to be that way! Alfa Laval has two decades of experience with ballast water treatment. Knowledge at your disposal – so you can keep sailing like you always have.
Alfa Laval Marine Talks take an in-depth look at the challenges and changes that face your maritime business. In these webinars you'll find up-to-date analysis, knowledge and solutions to keep you on the right course, discussed by our marine experts and some of the brightest names in maritime industry.
