by Satzuma-Creative | Jan 16, 2017 | Archive
The entry into force of the Ballast Water Convention this September will not prevent the transfer of invasive aquatic species (IAS) unless there is mandatory legislation in place to prevent biofouling on ships’ hulls, according to a recent report delivered to the IMO....
by Satzuma-Creative | Jan 12, 2017 | Archive
ACO Marine has received Transport Canada type-approval for its advanced Maripur NF and Clarimar MF wastewater management systems. “We are delighted to have received approval from Transport Canada. Certification delivers added assurance to Canadian shipowners that our...
by Satzuma-Creative | Jan 10, 2017 | Archive
Leaking stern tube seals are a regular source of business for underwater seal repair companies, however they represent an unwelcome headache for ship owners. The problem has afflicted most ship owners at one time or another, often with expensive denial of port entry...
by Satzuma-Creative | Jan 4, 2017 | Archive
Hydrex Underwater specialists have assisted an excavation vessel hemorrhaging oil from a stern tube seal entangled with steel wire to pass safely through the Panama Canal. A 156m long, Dutch-owned vessel was unable to make the canal transit until the propeller shaft...
by Satzuma-Creative | Dec 30, 2016 | Archive
With implementation of the IMO’s Ballast Water Convention coming in September 2017 the problem for yards is looking like one of supply, not demand. It should be welcome news, but it is also bringing its own headaches. There should be a goldrush of retrofit business...
by Satzuma-Creative | Dec 27, 2016 | Archive
Alfa Laval has received U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) type approval for the third generation of its ballast water treatment system, PureBallast. The approval allows ship owners who deballast in United States waters to make a confident choice of treatment technology. The...
