Auramarine installs first ballast treatment system in Finland
Auramarine installs the first ballast water treatment system in Finland. The system, called Crystalballast, has been developed by Auramarine and works with simultaneous filtering and treatment with UV light, no use of hazardous chemicals. The IMO Ballast Water Management convention, which demands treatment of ballast water to prevent the spread of alien species, has currently been signed by 26 nations representing 24.44 per cent of the world fleet. The convention enters into force twelve months after 30 nations representing 35 per cent of the world fleet have signed it.
Source: Shipgaz