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14th Ballast Water Management Conference
Essential Guidance on BWMS Regulations, Installation and Operation
The IMO Ballast Water Convention is on the eve of entry into force. With Indonesia, Morocco and Ghana recently ratifying convention, it is expected that we are within 1% of reaching the required 35% Global Tonnage remaining to be signed. Senior industry officials are suggesting that the convention is imminent. Once ratified, ship owners will be required to implement BWT Systems on vessels. It is estimated that over $45.6 billion will be spent in the 5 years following enforcement. The cost, installation and operation of BWT Systems is of serious concern to the industry.
ACI’s 14th Ballast Water Management Summit will provide essential, expert guidance to shipowner/operators on how to prepare for and manage the BWT Systems in terms of installation and technical operations, as well as advice on compliance, PSC and regulation once the convention is in place.
USA Focus:
Following the success of ACI’s BWM conferences in Europe and Singapore, we are pleased to launch our 14th Edition in Baltimore to provide a learning and networking platform for the US shipping industry. Special focus will be on the USCG Regulations, US EPA Vessel General Permit, and how Shipowners/managers and BWTS Manufacturers can deal with the regulation in terms of selecting, operating, testing and remaining compliant.
Tuesday 3rd May 2016
MERC (Maritime Environmental Resource Center) Ballast Water Testing Facilities – Part of the First USCG Independent Laboratory for BWMS Certification Testing
During the afternoon of Tuesday 3rd May 2016 a limited number of conference attendees will have the opportunity to visit MERC’s Ballast Water Testing Facilities.
There is no extra charge to attend the site visit, but spaces are limited and allocated on a first come first served basis. Please register your attendance for the site visit when booking for the conference. Transport will be provided to and from conference venue.
*please note that priority is given for Shipowners, Shipmanagers and BWTS Manufacturers. All other interested parties will be considered upon application.
- Keynote Address: On the brink of entrance into force
- Learn from shipowner/operators who are in advanced stages of implementing BWM Systems.
- Perspectives on the USCG Type Approval from Shipowner, BWTS Manufacturers, Classification and US Regulation experts.
- US EPA Vessel General Permit Requirement and Compliance
- Understand the challenges that Shipowner/operators have in implementing BWM Systems across the fleet
- BWT System Technology Showcase: Exclusive chance to hear from BWT Manufacturers on their solutions
- Step by step installation guidance, and looking at operation and maintenance once installed on the vessel/fleet.
- Challenges of Retrofit & Installation of Ballast Water Systems
- Protecting the early-movers
- Operational Challenges and Limits for BWM Systems on Vessels
- Port State Inspection, Testing and Compliance Measures.
Confirmed Speakers Include:
Jack Faulk, Team Leader, Water Permits, US EPA
Meridena Kauffmann, USCG (subject to final approval)
Roy Choudhury, Engineering Contracts Director, Crowley
Ryan Allain, VP VP | Safety, Security, and Environmental (North America), MSC Cruises (USA) Inc
Nicole Dobroski, Environmental Program Manager, Marine Invasive Species Program, California State Lands Commission
Andrew Daley, Product Specialist, Trojan Marinex
Doug Schneider, Vice President, World Shipping Council
Kathy Metcalf, President & CEO, Chamber of Shipping of America
John Dooley, President, Choice Ballast Solutions
Rebecca Orlans, Global Industrial Business Development Manager, AMIAD Water Systems
Jad Mouawad, Owner, Mouawad Consulting
Mario Tamburri, Director, Maritime Environmental Resource Center (MERC)
Richard Eastham, CEO, Regs4Ships
Richard Muller, Assistant Director, Golden Bear Test Facility
Matt Granitto, Business Director – Ballast Water Treatment, Evoqua Water Technologies Ltd
Senior Representative, Trojan Marinex
Senior Representative, Biomarine SRL
Bill Burroughs, ABS
Rafael Riva, Marine Business Development Strategy Manager, Lloyd’s Register
ACI’s meetings are strictly end-user focussed. The programme is co-ordinated with the Ballast Water Experts and Ship Owners in mind.
Delegates will include Senior Level Decision makers drawn from the Ship Owners, Ship Managers, Ballast Water Management System Manufacturers, Classification Societies, Ballast Water Regulators, Port State Control Authorities, Testing Facilities and others.
If you would like to be considered as a speaker for the event with a 30-45 minute presentation, please submit an abstract for consideration to:
Joe Smith
Tel: +44 (0)203 141 0612
Email: [email protected]
Trojan Marinex is focused solely on the marine industry and providing ballast water treatment (BWT). Having direct access to nearly 40 years of industry-defining water treatment expertise, in combination with steadfast backing (we are part of the Trojan Technologies group of businesses), has enabled us to create a suite of BWT systems unlike any other. Trojan Marinex BWT systems are purpose-built for the marine environment, and provide filtration + UV in a single, compact unit. Our product suite includes a full range of systems that are able to treat any flow rate throughout all water qualities.
GEA Group is a leading manufacturer of high efficiency / high speed centrifugal purifiers. Our organization is over 120 years old and is a major supplier of fuel and lube oil treatment systems, bilge water and sludge treatment systems, viscosity booster systems, ballast water treatment systems, exhaust stack scrubber systems, sea water desalination equipment and auxiliary equipment for the Marine Industry. Our equipment is designed to perform under extreme Maritime conditions, while at the same time meeting strict current and anticipated international safety and environmental regulations. In addition to our extensive product line, we have a dedicated service and repair department as well as a dedicated parts department available to support our equipment and operations worldwide.
http://www.gea.com/global/en/applications/marine/index.jsp
Evoqua is a leading provider of electrochemical equipment designed to control biological fouling and corrosion wherever seawater is used as cooling or process water.
Since 1950, our proprietary Electrocatalytic line of core technologies has provided technical solutions to the maritime industry worldwide. Electrocatalytic Chloropac® and CAPAC® Systems have been proven to prevent biological fouling of cooling water circuits and ships’ hull corrosion for decades. Now, Evoqua’s newest maritime solution, the SeaCURE™ ballast water management system (BWMS), enables ship owners and operators to safely and reliably comply with IMO and USCG ballast water regulations.
Evoqua’s SeaCURE™ BWMS is a Type Approved ballast water management system, utilizing a patented method, which provides a reliable, environmentally sound solution designed to protect against the proliferation of Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS). SeaCURE™ BWMS is already type approved against the IMO standard and also has United States Coast Guard (USCG) Alternate Management System (AMS) acceptance as an interim temporary designation prior to the implementation of the USCG’s own standard. SeaCURE™ BWMS is nevertheless, already well advanced in testing towards passing the more stringent USCG protocol, in readiness for when it comes into force.
https://www.evoqua.com/en/brands/Electrocatalytic/Pages/SeaCURE-Ballast-Water-Management-System.aspx
TeamTec is a world leading manufacturer of marine incinerators and stripping ejectors to the shipping and offshore industry.
Since February, 2016 TeamTec has also been appointed by Evonik Resource Efficiency GmbH. as the global marketing partner with responsibility for manufacturing, sales and service of the AVITALIS™ ballast water treatment system.
TeamTec AVITALIS™ BWTS is a filter and chemical injection system that ensures complete and environmentally benign ballast water cleaning in any temperature, salinity and turbidity.
AVITALIS™ BWTS works by sequential combination of a two-stage treatment during ballasting. The health of the aquatic environment is safeguarded by means of chemical monitoring and optional neutralization of the ballast water during discharge.
PERACLEAN® Ocean is the chemical compound used with the AVITALIS™ BWTS and is supplied by Evonik, one of the world’s leading companies in specialty chemicals.
www.teamtec.no/products/avitalis-tm-bwts/
Biomarine S.r.l. is a manufacturer focused in the design and construction of ozone systems for big ships’ ballast water treatment. World leader for applications on field, the company vants a 25 year know-how experience. The on line ballast water treatments and the high quality of the technology components ensure a long lasting high performance and safety of Biomarine plants. This reliability is also guaranteed by the obtainment of the certifications in progress related to the new amendments i.e. “IMO” (International Maritime Organization), “USCG” (United States Coast Guard) and “RINA” (Registro Italiano Navale) TYPE APPROVAL, that are needed for the acceptance and validation of naval products.
WEB-SITE: www.biomarine.systems (in progress under construction)
- VINCENZO BIANCO (Adviser Manager Environment Issues) CELL.: +39 335-7525369
- SALVATORE TETI (Project Manager) CELL.: +39 393-4033952
Headquarters:
Via della Pineta 23 – 61032 Fano (PU) – ITALY
TEL +39 0721-1796201 FAX +39 0721-1796229
Email: [email protected]
Sales Office:
Via Variante Cisa, 59 – 19038 Sarzana (SP) – ITALY
TEL +39 0187 691418 – FAX +39 0187 692077
Email: [email protected]
AMIAD WATER SYSTEMS LTD.
Amiad Water Systems is a leading global producer of automatic, self-cleaning water treatment and filtration solutions. It has developed a wide range of innovative products that provide environmentally-sustainable solutions with low operating costs and a rapid return on investment.
Amiad services the industrial, municipal, oil & gas and ballast water markets. Its patented products are integrated into the core of many filtration and water treatment systems.
Amiad’s solutions enhance disinfection technologies, production processes & enables compliance with various regulatory process.
Over 50 years of operation, Amiad has 10 subsidiaries & 7 production sites worldwide. Its solutions are delivered through subsidiaries and network of 170 distributors.
Amiad has built its global reputation and broad customer base due to its high-quality standards, outstanding performance, product reliability, prompt delivery, and excellent customer service.
Technology & Solutions
Driven by innovation, Amiad is a technological leader with broad engineering and R&D capabilities, constantly striving to develop efficient and superior water treatment and filtration solutions.
Amiad’s solutions are based on three distinct complementary and synergistic technologies, which form its main brand offerings:
- Amiad – Suction-scanning screen technology:
- Arkal – SpinKlinTM Disc technology
- Filtomat – Microfiber technology
Amiad’s technological solutions are designed to ensure:
- Low energy consumption
- Low & minimal maintenance
- Small footprint
- Reduced chemical consumption
- Highly efficient self-cleaning mechanism
- Minimal use of flush water for backwash cleaning
- Extraordinary reliability
ACI has put together a range of packages to suit your requirements. These range from branding options, to full scale partner solutions and can be tailored to meet your objectives and budgets.
If you are launching a new product or service and wish to gain visibility and brand recognition within your industry, contact us today!
For commercial opportunities, please contact:
Kristina Vari
+44 (0) 333 0112788
InterManager is the international trade association for the shipmanagement industry. Its membership comprises in-house and third party ship managers, crew managers and associate members from throughout the shipping industry.
Collectively InterManager members are responsible for some 3,700 ships and more than 125,000 seafarers.
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Global Maritime Hub is the gateway to information on the Global Shipping industry. We are an online resource where you will find the providers of shipping information, consulting services, shipping jobs, market reports, market data and analysis – all conveniently gathered for you into one ‘hub’.
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