Read our MEPC 77 Brief below (click arrows to scroll or download directly after viewing full screen)
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#IMO Marine Environmental Protection Committee (MEPC) held its 77th session on November 22 – 26 and ABS just published an overview of significant issues affecting the #maritime industry that progressed at this session.
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BWM System Approvals
- Basic Approval was granted by the Committee for RADClean® BWMS, submitted by the Islamic Republic of Iran. RADClean treats ballast water by filtration and electrochlorination during uptake and neutralization with sodium thiosulfate prior to discharge.
- Final Approval was granted by the Committee for JFE BallastAce® making use of NEO-CHLOR MARINE®, submitted by Japan. JFE BallastAce treats ballast water by filtration and disinfection with NEO-CHLOR MARINE, followed by neutralization during discharge using sodium sulfite.
- Final Approval was granted by the Committee for HiBallast NF®, submitted by the Republic of Korea. HiBallast NF treats ballast water by electrochlorination during uptake and neutralization with sodium thiosulfate prior to discharge.
- Final Approval was not granted by the Committee for FlowSafe® Ballast Water Management System that uses a combination of two methods for treatment, Sea Water Conditioning Unit (SWCU or Trident Unit) and Electro Chlorination Unit (ECU), submitted by Cyprus.
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