Damen Green Solutions has signed a letter of intent with Norwegian company TeamTec to supply and service the innovative Avitalis ballast water treatment system.
The system combines filtration and an eco-friendly chemical treatment solution optimised for medium-sized to large vessels. The system is highly effective in water of any salinity, turbidity or temperature. Damen and TeamTec intend to advance to a full partnership by the end of 2016.
IMO and USCG Type Approval
Currently, Avitalis is undergoing ship board testing for IMO type approval and USCG land-based testing. It is anticipated that IMO type approval will be achieved in the first half of 2017, followed by USCG type approval later the same year.
Biodegradable Chemicals
The chemical used in the treatment process is Peraclean Ocean, developed by Evonik Industries AG, a German chemicals company. The Peraclean family of biocides is widely used in the medical and foodstuffs and beverages industries, amongst others, to disinfect equipment. With a broad anti-microbial spectrum, it is effective even at low temperatures and rapidly decomposes into water, oxygen and acetic acid, which is readily biodegradable. As such it is expected to meet and exceed regulatory requirements well into the future.
