Ballast Water Treatment Plant

Ballast Water Treatment Plant – IMO & USCG Certified BWMS System | UV Technology Solutions

Product Overview
Our Ballast Water Treatment Plant offers an advanced, environmentally responsible solution for ships seeking full compliance with international ballast water management regulations. Utilizing proven ultraviolet disinfection technology, our system provides chemical-free treatment that effectively eliminates invasive aquatic species while ensuring crew safety and operational efficiency. With type approvals from all major classification societies, our BWMS delivers reliable performance for both newbuild and retrofit vessel applications.

IMO Convention Compliance & Environmental Protection
The International Maritime Organization’s Ballast Water Management Convention (2004) entered into force on September 8, 2017, establishing crucial global standards for preventing the spread of invasive aquatic species through ships’ ballast water. Our Ballast Water Treatment Plant fully complies with IMO D-2 standards and US Coast Guard requirements, providing vessel operators with:

Complete regulatory compliance for global operations
Advanced protection against biological invasions
Environmental stewardship without compromising operational efficiency
Certified solutions meeting all international ballast water discharge standards

IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim emphasized: “This is a landmark step towards halting the spread of invasive aquatic species, which can cause havoc for local ecosystems, affect biodiversity and lead to substantial economic loss.”

Advanced UV Disinfection Technology
Our Ballast Water Treatment System employs state-of-the-art medium-pressure ultraviolet technology that offers significant advantages over chemical treatment methods:

Key Technological Advantages:

Chemical-Free Operation: No toxic chemicals, no crew exposure risks, no corrosive byproducts
Dual Operating Modes: Economy Mode automatically adjusts UV intensity based on water quality; Performance Mode provides enhanced treatment for stringent requirements
Environmental Safety: No secondary pollution or harmful disinfection byproducts
Adaptive Performance: Unaffected by water temperature, pH, or salinity variations
Built-in Safety Systems: Temperature monitoring and automatic shutdown protection
Self-Cleaning Mechanism: Automatic scale removal for maintenance-free operation

System Advantages & Competitive Benefits

Compared to Chemical Treatment Systems:

Enhanced crew safety with no chemical exposure risks
Eliminates explosion and corrosion hazards
Simplified operation and maintenance procedures
No secondary environmental pollution
Lower long-term operating costs

Compared to Conventional UV Systems:

Flexible design suitable for both newbuild and retrofit installations
Compact footprint with minimal space requirements
Future-proof technology adaptable to evolving regulations
Superior UV dosage flexibility for varying water conditions
Proven reliability with extensive fleet experience

Treatment Process Overview

Ballasting Operation:

Primary Filtration: Ballast water passes through automatic self-cleaning filters removing organisms and solids >50μm
UV Disinfection: Filtered water undergoes medium-pressure UV treatment eradicating plankton, bacteria, viruses, and larvae
Clean Water Storage: Treated water is distributed to ballast tanks meeting IMO D-2 standards

Deballasting Operation:

Tank Extraction: Water from ballast tanks bypasses filtration system
Secondary UV Treatment: MPUV reactor provides final disinfection preventing secondary contamination
Safe Discharge: Treated water meets all international standards for overboard discharge

Certifications & Type Approvals
Our Ballast Water Treatment Plant holds certifications from all major classification societies: