Some 30,000 tonnes of D-2 compliant ballast water was treated for an LNG carrier unable to treat low-salinity intake
Bawat has completed a five-day, round-the-clock operation to deliver more than 30,000 tonnes of D-2 standard ballast water to a large LNG carrier in Northern Europe as part of its Ballast water treatment as a service (BaaS).
The vessel’s installed ballast water treatment system was unable to process low-salinity river water, posing the risk of non-compliance with international discharge regulations.
During the continuous operation, the mobile unit not only treated the discharged ballast water but also transferred it directly into the ship’s ballast tanks, ensuring that the vessel remained on schedule while adhering to the strict requirements of the Ballast Water Management Convention.
This project underlines the value of rapid-deployment mobile solutions when onboard treatment systems face operational constraints.
By operating effectively under challenging conditions, the unit offers shipowners a compliant and cost-effective alternative whenever standard equipment proves inadequate.
One of the primary advantages of BaaS is its ability to ensure regulatory compliance. BaaS facilities are designed to meet the rigorous standards of both IMO and USCG, providing a reliable solution for ships that may struggle to maintain compliant onboard systems.
Operational efficiency is also enhanced through BaaS. Ships can avoid the complexities and costs associated with installing and maintaining onboard BWMS.
BaaS allows for quick and efficient ballast water treatment, minimising operational disruptions. This is particularly beneficial for older vessels or those with limited space for retrofitting BWMS.
Effective treatment of ballast water at ports can significantly reduce the risk of introducing invasive species, protecting local marine biodiversity.
BaaS also eliminates the logistical challenges of mid-ocean ballast water exchanges, especially in regions where such exchanges are not feasible.
