OceanSaver has signed 18 technical agreements with several major Far East shipyards for the supply of ballast water management systems for crude oil tanker newbuilds. The company also said that several yards in Asia have configured the OceanSaver system for their pump room design.

“We have developed a ballast water management system that not only
meets the strictest global requirements, but that also extends the
ballast tank lifespan beyond the 15-year PSPC requirements. We are
executing partnerships in major shipbuilding nations with supporting
clients in Europe.

“With these technical agreements, we will now bring our experience and
sector-specific knowledge to Far East and other global shipbuilders
ready to build ships for very environmentally conscious ship owners,”
said OceanSaver’s managing director Stein Foss.

According to OceanSaver, the three main reasons for signing so many
technical agreements are – proven and approved technology, a fully
compliant ballast water management system for gas hazardous areas and
the system’s ability to reduce ballast tank corrosion.

Source: Tanker Operator

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