Hyde Guardian BWTS for Russian icebreaker

The system will be installed on the Russian 22600 project, a 25 MWh power diesel vessel, which is due to be delivered in 2015 and installed at the Baltic Shipyard.

The fully automated chemical-free system, which contains automatic backwashing depth filtration and powerful UV disinfection, will enable FSUE Rosmorport to meet ballast water treatment regulations associated with the ballast water convention, introduced by the International Maritime Organisation in 2004 to address the control and spread of invasive aquatic species via ships’ ballast water and sediments.

Chris Todd, sales director, Hyde Marine, said: “Hyde Marine is continuously advancing innovations that are helping shipowners and operators comply with pending ratification of the IMO convention. And we are proud that their selection of the Hyde Guardian BWTS for the 22600 project will help Rosmorport responsibly meet its ballast water treatment commitments.”

FSUE Rosmorport operates one of the largest icebreaker fleets in the world which is used to assist vessels in winter navigation in most Russian seaports.