Type approval for Mark II system
“We have successfully passed all DNV type approval requirements guaranteeing that our newest BWT technology, Mark II, fully meets the requirements of the International Ballast Water Convention and the Norwegian Administration,” said Houtan Houshangi, CEO of OceanSaver.
OceanSaver’s Mark II ballast water treatment system is a tailored version of the already type-approved Mark I model, but with the most energy demanding features of the Mark I removed, according to the company. The Mark II model is said to introduce better performing filtration technology and reduce piping installations considerably, which saves both time and money during installation.
Previously focusing mostly on the larger-sized vessel segment, OceanSaver is positioning Mark II as a consistent, cost-effective and dependable ballast water treatment application for the medium range vessel market, thus expanding its client base.
OceanSaver will deliver Mark II systems for two suezmax tankers, currently under construction at China’s Bohai Shipbuilding Heavy Industry and four bulk carriers at SPP Shipyard in South Korea. The agreement is valued at around USD 7 million and is OceanSaver’s first bulk carrier BWT system delivery, consisting of the supply and installation of four sets of Mark II ballast systems, each with a treatment capacity of up to 2 x 800m3/h.
