Alfa Laval has unveiled the PureBallast 3 Ultra Skid at SMM 2026, a compact, skid-mounted ballast water management system. This innovative design combines biological treatment with a prefabricated structure, enhancing installation efficiency. It operates without chemicals, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations while supporting capacities from 32 to 600 m³/h.
BIO-UV Group is urging shipowners to prepare for stricter Port State Control inspections, starting September 1, 2025, as part of a Concentrated Inspection Campaign on Ballast Water Management. This initiative will use a detailed checklist to enforce compliance with the Ballast Water Convention, emphasizing the importance of documentation and crew training.
INTERTANKO has opened its Ports with Challenging Water Quality Database to non-members to improve understanding of ballast water management challenges. Shipowners are encouraged to contribute reports to assist vessels facing difficult conditions. The database aims to enhance decision-making onboard and at ports where BWMS may struggle, ultimately improving compliance with regulations.
