Retrofitting BWTS –The challenge
The installation of a BWTS onboard an existing vessel will require comprehensive planning. Owners will have to consider both technical and commercial aspects in addition to making a schedule for engineering, ordering and installation of the selected system.
Technical aspects to consider;
- What kind of system technology is suitable?
- Ex approval?
- Space requirements?
- Ballast pumps modifications?
- Electrical interface
- Installation during operation of the vessel, during intermediate survey or during dry-docking?
- Before detailed planning can commence, the owner has to select his preferred system
- Installation of BWTS will require for the first vessels long lead time due to; pre-engineering, planning, detailed engineering, installation and commissioning.
OceanSaver can provide owners who are looking to install BWTS with extensive support. Initially we will submit a generic documentation package for the vessel type / size with the ballast water pump capacity required. Secondly we offer the owner an onboard assessment. Based on the onboard survey we will provide a report with installation recommandations and drawings. With this report in hand owners will have a sustainable technical basis for entering into discussions with yards for installation of BWTS onboard their vessels.
