Optimarin confirmed the receipt of a revised IMO G8 certificate for its ballast water treatment technology, says a press release published on their website.
IMO G8 approval
Norway-based ballast treatment system maker Optimarin has received a revised IMO G8 certificate for its ballast water treatment technology.
The news ensures complete global compliance for a growing customer base, with the very latest orders received from Arriva Shipping, for its fleet of advanced dry bulk vessels, and Østensjø Rederi, for four newbuilds currently under construction at Spain’s Gondan shipyard.
Successful testing
The new G8 approval follows a successful testing programme at Norway’s NIVA facility, from September 2019 to June 2020. A total of 32 IMO and USCG tests were run in parallel with two filters simultaneously across three salinity conditions:
- fresh,
- brackish and
- marine water,
with zero interruptions or mechanical issues recorded.
CEO, Optimarin’s comments
Leiv Kallestad, CEO, Optimarin said, “Our simple, easy to install and environmentally friendly UV-based technology has a history of reliable operation, both at sea, with our customers, and in the most stringent testing environments.”
IMO G8 guidelines
The revised IMO G8 guidelines come into force on 28 October. All systems installed after that date must meet the new, stricter criteria to comply with IMO’s Ballast Water Management convention. The regulations do not affect systems installed prior to the deadline.
Choose the right supplier
“Shipowners and operators looking to select systems need to ensure that technology is future proof in terms of regulations,” Kallestad noted.
“Suppliers, like Optimarin, that can offer full USCG and revised G8 certification, alongside a long history of operational success, will provide that reassurance. It’s important to identify suppliers that actually have the paperwork now, rather than promising they will get it, to make sure installations and operations proceed with the minimal disruption… or disappointment. In other words, choose a partner you know you can trust.”
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Source: Optimarin
