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Products for Ballast Water Treatment

Ships use ballast water for stability, but this water can inadvertently transport living organisms between continents. This can have significant impacts on ecology, economy, and public health. Unlike oil pollution, which is visible and usually recovers over time, biological invasions often go unnoticed for extended periods. By the time the damage becomes apparent, it is often irreversible. Invasive species without natural predators disrupt biodiversity and threaten native species. Discover ballast water treatment products that prevent the spread of harmful organisms and help comply with the strictest international and national regulations.

Ship discharges treated ballast water with a BWTS that meets IMO and USCG requirements.

Ballast Water Treatment System

A ballast water treatment system (BWTS) is specifically designed to remove or neutralize harmful organisms in ballast water. Ships entering U.S. waters must have a BWTS that meets both the requirements of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) under the Ballast Water Management Convention (BWMC) and those of the United States Coast Guard (USCG).

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Products for Ballast Water Treatment

Discover ballast water treatment products that prevent the spread of harmful organisms and help comply with the strictest international and national regulations.

Ship discharges treated ballast water with BWTS to prevent the spread of harmful organisms.

BWTS

A ballast water treatment system (BWTS) is specifically designed to remove or neutralize harmful organisms in ballast water.

Ships entering U.S. waters must have a BWTS that meets both the requirements of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) under the Ballast Water Management Convention (BWMC) and those of the United States Coast Guard (USCG).