Ballast water exchange and compliance date extensions are being phased out as temporary options for compliance with the US ballast water regulation as shipowners are now able to select and install a US Coast Guard type approved ballast water treatment system. Read More. Credits: Marine Insurance P&I Club News
Continue readingUSCG Maritime Commons Series on Ballast Water
On 27 November 2017, Rear Admiral John Nadeau began a new five-part series to provide information and updates regarding the USCG’s ballast water program. The series is posted on the Coast Guard Maritime Commons blog, and presents various aspects relating to the USCG’s shift in focus from implementation of the ballast water regulations to compliance and enforcement. […]
Continue readingTanker Shipping & Trade Conference Announces Ecochlor To Speak
Tanker Shipping & Trade has chosen Ecochlor’s Technical Director, Mike Hasson to speak on, Case Study: What Every Tanker Operator Should Know Ahead of a BWMS Retrofit at their upcoming conference November 14-15, 2017 in London, UK. Mr. Hasson has managed 19 tanker ballast water treatment retrofit installations over the past 18 months and will […]
Continue readingEcochlor Receives DNV GL Type Approval on behalf of Norway
Ecochlor and DNV GL announced today DNV GL Type Approval on behalf of Norway of the Ecochlor Ballast Water Treatment System (BWTS). In addition to serving as Ecochlor’s Independent Laboratory for US Coast Guard (USCG) Type Approval, DNV GL simultaneously evaluated and approved the Ecochlor System under DNV GL rules and the BWM Convention. Martin […]
Continue readingEcochlor CEO OP/ED on “Avoiding BWMS Compliance Risks”
Reprinted from MarineLink. Lately, I have been reading reports regarding the United States Coast Guard’s (USCG) escalating enforcement of ballast water discharge violations. In the first case, the USCG initiated a civil penalty proceeding against a bulk carrier for discharging ballast water in Washington State without using a USCG Type Approved Ballast Water Management System […]
Continue readingEcochlor speaks before Greek Shipowners Regarding USCG Type Approval
In an recent event October 4, 2017 at the Yacht Club of Greece, Tom Perlich welcomed shipowners to celebrate Ecochlor’s certification of USCG Type Approval before an interview with NAFSGreenTV. Watch the interview here.
Continue readingEcochlor BWTS Ranked #8 in Fastest-Growing Manufacturing Company by Inc. 500|5000
Ecochlor® BWTS was recognized by Inc. 500|5000 as one of the fastest-growing manufacturing companies in the United States. The Inc. 500 award, representing the top 10% of the 5000 companies chosen, was presented to Ecochlor with a ranking of #8 in the United States for manufacturing, #16 in Best Massachusetts companies and overall placement of […]
Continue readingImportant USCG Update
USCG – Important update on Ecochlor BWMS type approval certificate The US Coast Guard issued a bulletin updating the Ecochlor ballast water management system (BWMS) type approval certificate. (8/11/17) Check out the update here.
Continue readingEcochlor BWTS is the Only USCG Type Approved System for High Flow Rate Tanker Installations
Ecochlor is the only supplier of BWT systems that utilizes the patented chlorine dioxide (ClO2) treatment technology for ballast water which does not require treatment or neutralization on discharge. The system’s efficacy is not impaired by variations in salinity, temperature, turbidity, organics, or vibration. The low power consumption and small footprint makes it ideally suited […]
Continue readingEcochlor BWTS Receives USCG Type Approval
USCG Type Approval of Ecochlor’s unique, patented treatment technology now offers an alternative to UV and Electrochlorination. No treatment on discharge or neutralization is required with the Ecochlor® BWTS. Ecochlor is pleased to announce that its patented BWTS has received USCG Type Approval. The Ecochlor® BWTS uses a two-step treatment process that includes filtration and treatment […]
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