Ballast Water Treatment System
The system is engineered into the vessel as a component during the vessel’s design. The designer considers the space and power requirements from the beginning, which makes the final installation relatively easy. The possibilities for adapting the vessel are normally large, so the choice of ballast water treatment system is less consequential from an installation perspective, even if the cost and complexity may vary. The installation time is a period of months, which leaves room for adjustments and correc- tions if anything is done wrong from the beginning.
Installing a ballast water treat- ment system on an existing vessel was not considered during the original construction of most vessels, and as a result, there is no dedicated space for the new system. This means that the installation needs to be adapted to existing circumstances on board. High flexibility, thorough preparation and strong cooperation from all partners are all necessary for a successful retrofit.
BWMS Commissioning Testing of Ballast Water Management System
COMMISSIONING TESTING OF BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopted the Ballast Water Management Convention (BWM Convention). That IMO BWM Convention requires vessels to comply with the D-2 Standard by September 2024. In order to comply with the D-2 standard, installation of a Type-approved BWTS is needed. Prior to using a newly installed BWTS on board of a vessel, it must be Commissioning Tested in line with BWM.2/Circ.70/Rev.1 as of June 1st 2022. A successful Commissioning Test and Report is one of the requirements to obtain the International Ballast Water Management Certificate. The test will be carry out on board with luminultra equipment.
