Orders rush in for OceanSaver

Over the past six months, the company has received orders from large vessels worth around US$30m for over 40 BWT systems, with some 21 units delivered so far this year.

“The market is picking up, and our operational track record and proven BWT expertise is helping us take advantage of that positive sentiment,” explained Tor Atle Eiken, chief operating officer, OceanSaver.

“Ratification of the IMO’s Ballast Water Management (BWM) Convention is now closer than ever and astute shipowners are choosing to place orders in advance to avoid potential supply and installation bottlenecks. There’s a clear demand for tried and tested solutions and OceanSaver, with 140 units now sold, has the technology and experience to ensure that shipowners get exactly what they need – complete compliance, low OPEX and absolute system reliability,” he added.

These orders cover a range of large tonnage, from a number of key international markets, with VLCCs, Aframax tankers, product tankers and Cape Size bulk carriers. A pair of Taiwanese-controlled VLCCs, currently under construction in Japan, are the latest assets in the order book.

OceanSaver’s type-approved, proprietary system – combining filtering with disinfection by electrodialysis to eliminate waterborne organisms – is optimised for both retrofit and newbuild projects, with its modular nature ensuring easy installation, low maintenance and a small footprint.