Alfa Laval UK adds Houlder to authorised engineering partner list

Alfa Laval will be able to subcontract Houlder’s independent engineering experts for the integration of Alfa Laval’s PureBallast, their IMO and USCG approved ballast water treatment system, onto the vessel.

When fitting vessels with new technology, the industry needs a solution that is time-efficient, cost-effective and reliable. This agreement enables ship owners to benefit from industry collaboration via three thorough steps to the design process: an onboard survey with 3D scanning, concept engineering, and detailed engineering. Early arrangement drawings, followed by detailed production reduces the risk of costly challenges later in the process. A clear end-to-end solution protects ship owners from delays and costly installation errors.

Ben Myers, Head of Project Management Services, Houlder, commented: “Working as one of Alfa Laval’s authorised engineering partners provides ship owners and operators with reassurance and high-quality expertise that will ensure a methodical and specialist design and installation process for ballast water management systems.

“The challenges of integrating systems vary in each case and it is essential to consider all areas of the design process before installation. We work with a variety of supply partners to ensure the installation is low-risk, time-efficient and hassle-free.”