Read our IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 79 Brief below (click arrows to scroll or download directly after viewing full screen)
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IMO MEPC held its 79th session December 12 – 16 and ABS just published an overview of significant issues discussed at this session that affects the #maritime industry.
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BWM System Approvals
- Final 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 ECS-HYCHLORTMTM 2.0 System, submitted by the United Kingdom. The ECS-HYCHLORTM 2.0 System treats ballast water by electro-chlorination, followed by neutralization during discharge using sodium thiosulfate prior to discharge.
- Basic Approval was not granted by the Committee for AirTree BWMS ABWOT, submitted by Germany. This system design treats ballast water with mechanical filtration at ballast water uptake, in-tank treatment by ozone during the voyage, and neutralization with sodium thiosulfate at discharge when needed.
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