Create your own urea on board

Launched at the end of 2020, the Urea Generator is an automated onboard urea blending system, housed in a shipping container, that enables users to blend urea solution themselves as opposed to purchasing pre-mixed liquid.

This helps eliminate the need to transport large quantities of urea solution portside as well as freeing up onboard space which is traditionally reserved for storage tanks. The Urea Generator also helps with cost savings as it reduces the risks associated with pre-made solutions going out of date.

Fluechem Director, Niall Roberts said that the company had been providing global bunkering solutions for ship owners for many years. “Through our varied experiences we realised that the common themes throughout the maritime industry revolved around costs, efficiencies and compliance,” he said.

“That’s where the idea of a fully automated onboard system came about. We wanted something that would allow ships to blend their own urea solutions. Ultimately this means they can save time and money by reducing the amount of transportation required to get the solutions on board,” he added.

Developed by British and Italian engineers the Urea Generator has been manufactured to withstand the rigours of life at sea. It can be retrofitted to any vessel with a full installation service available if needed.