OceanSaver: The Ballast Water Treatment specialist
OceanSaver was established with the support from shipping individuals specifically to develop and market a ballast water management system that is fit-for-purpose for shipowners. As a result, the design, installation, performance and maintenance of the OceanSaver system meet the industrys needs perfectly.
Click on the year below and see what happened / happens in that year.
2002
- OceanSaver idea born - Concept presented to shipowner and contact with DNV initiated.
2003
- OceanSaver AS founded. Feasibility study by DNV and technology patented.
2004
- IMO Ballast Water Treatment convention adopted.
2005
- Pilot system installed. Establishment of OceanSaver test laboratory by the Oslofjord. Global sales agent network established.
2006
- Finalised 15 months corrosion test programme in cooperation with DNV with positive results.
2007
- IMO G8 landbased test completed by NIVA, Norway.
2008
- IMO G8 ship-board test completed. IMO G9 Basic Approval (MEPC 57) and IMO G9 Final Approval (MEPC 58) granted.
2009
- Type Approval granted by Norway, issued by DNV. Shipowners and yards are starting to include ballast water treatment system in new-building specification.
2010
- OceanSaver receives orders for 22 tankers, including VLCCs and Suezmaxes. Delivery of first shipsets to leading Korean yards commences.
2011
- The acquisition of OceanSaver by BW Venture, a subsidiary of BW Group, and Norwegian state-owned invest fund Investinor secures strength for growth and development. Systems installed on 16 VLCC and Suezmax newbuildings.
- Focus on refinement of technology leads to the launch of OceanSaver Mark II BWTS.
- Expected ratification of the IMO ballast water convention leads to increased focus on BWTS from owners and yards.
2012
- IMO ballast water convention enters into force.
- All newbuildings delivered with BWTS.
- OceanSaver a world leading supplier with substantial order volumes.
2013
- Retrofit market has opened and installations during Class renewals commences.
2014
- Shipping industry demands BWT systems for retrofit installation. Extensive pressure on retrofit capacity.
2016
- IMO requires all vessels to install a Type Approved Ballast Water Treatment system.
