INTERTANKO’s Post

Imagine this scenario—your ship's ballast water management system (BWMS) has become the single most troublesome piece of equipment every time your vessel enters port. Initially, it was a minor consideration, but now, it generates constant tension and operational challenges. Complex operating requirements leave your crew struggling, and non-existent service support leads to vessel downtime and potential revenue loss. Amidst these challenges, one question stands out—is it time to consider a new ballast water management system rather than trying to patch up the old one? Read the full article by David Swindells, published by nafs World Shipping News at https://lnkd.in/esZJAKau. #BallastWaterManagement #EcoFriendlyShipping #compliance #USCG #IMO

👉 Bahamas Maritime Authority has issued Technical Alert TA006, Version No. 1 to inform about the revised Ballast Water Record Books. These books comply with the amendments specified in the BWM Convention. #maritime #shipping #ballastwater

🌟 Discover how Port Orchard overcame a major water management challenge with HMS Networks' Ewon Flexy 205! Despite initial doubts, this innovative solution revolutionized their approach to reservoir communication, ensuring efficient and reliable water management. 💧 Read their story here: https://lnkd.in/gd9xwY4F #RemoteData #WaterManagement #EwonFlexy

For the 3rd consecutive year, EBP has performed the benefit-cost analysis for a successful Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP) grant application. The Hennepin (IL) Barge Terminal and Soybean Logistics Asset project was recently awarded over $38.5 million for port improvements. https://lnkd.in/ekMBS-Hm

Navigating the complexities of ballast water management systems (BWMS) is no small feat, especially when dealing with ports with challenging water quality (PCWQ). Andrew Marshall's article, “Ports, BWMS, and Challenging Waters: Overcoming Hurdles in Ballast Water Management” published in the Tanker Operator, dives deep into the issues faced by operators in these ports—high levels of suspended solids, turbidity, and organic loads can all interfere with the effectiveness of BWMS. The key takeaway? Collaboration and innovation are crucial. Manufacturers like Ecochlor are continually improving their systems, but success also depends on shipowners, operators, port authorities, and regulators working together. 🌊 Read the full article at https://buff.ly/4efRDtL 🌊 Follow our LinkedIn page and share your experiences and best practices #GreenShipping #BWMS #MaritimeInnovation #HybridBWMS #FilterlessBWMS

Hopefully we see more of this in the Middle East ! #MarineFuelsModernised #Bunkering #MarineFuel #FuelledbyTFGMarine #ConnectingVitalResources #MassFlowMeters #MarineFuelSupply

With the final ballast water deadline fast approaching, UV-based water treatment specialist BIO-UV Group anticipates an increase in inspections as Port State Control (PSC) inspectors check machinery installations, crew competencies and Ballast Water Management (BWM) Plans. #ballastwater #BWMS #BWTT #seafarers #UV #chemical #ideal #ballast #water #management #system #D2standard #IMO #USCG #antifouling #sustainability #zerocarbonshipping

NIMASA commences monitoring of SPDC oil spill at Bonny Terminal

[𝐅𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐒 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒] The Lebalelo Water User Association (LWUA) has, through its members, self-financed, built, operated and maintained its bulk raw water infrastructure since 2002, and will build six new infrastructure projects as part of its Olifants Management Model Programme (OMMP). Find out more in this week's Top #Water Projects feature > https://ow.ly/xMoI50Ut9nF

Check out our article on San Gorgonio Pass Water Agency, visionary investments in long-term water supply from our November/December issue. San Gorgonio Pass Water Agency (SGPWA) is a state water contractor located in a rapidly growing but still largely rural area of inland Southern California. It delivers State Water Project (SWP) water originating in Northern California to local agencies to reduce groundwater overdraft. To build up the reliability of its water supplies, SGPWA supports and is investing in several major water projects, including the Delta Conveyance Project (DCP) and the Sites Reservoir project, which are not expected to come online until future decades. In this interview, General Manager Lance Eckhart explains to Municipal Water Leader how the agency’s audacious investments in new supply projects and innovative surplus trading strategies are paying off today—and preparing for a future 50 years away. https://bit.ly/3YTyAAM #MunicipalWaterLeader #MunicipalWater #SanGorgonioPass #SGPWA #StateWaterProject #WaterSupply