Fednav to Install Ballast Water Treatment Systems
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Fednav has invested in 12 ballast water treatment systems for its newbuildings at Oshima Shipbuilding, a decision that the shipowner says comes well before the regulatory mandate for the equipment
Fednav Ltd. has ordered 12 ballast water treatment systems to equip its ships currently under construction. It becomes the first shipping company in Canada and the Great Lakes to announce the installation of ballast water treatment systems, well before the regulatory requirement.
"Our company is committed to stimulating trade and enhancing Canada's economy while protecting the Great Lakes against the introduction and spread of aquatic invasive species," Paul Pathy, president and Co-CEO, said in the Wednesday announcement.
"After extensive analysis and testing, we are confident that the technology we are choosing is an affordable and effective means to ensure that Canada meets its ballast water requirements. We are proud to be leading the way, along with government and industry partners, in establishing a level playing field for the Canadian, U.S., and international fleets to operate together in the Great Lakes region."
Developed by JFE Engineering Corp. in Japan, the BallastAce system will be installed on Fednav's new lakers and will be effective in both fresh and salt water. BallastAce operates through a sophisticated filter and sodium hypochlorite injection mechanism in the ship's ballast system.
Fednav said it chose the system after years of testing and spending millions of dollars to find a reliable, effective, and economical solution to the environmental problems caused by aquatic invasive species.
Source: BusinessNorth
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