Ballast Water Management

 

 

Project Planning and Management: Albion Marine Solutions provides well-organized project Management from the beginning to the completion of the project, an essential component of a successful retrofit project. Albion professionals project management team is well reliable and adhere to a cost-effective approach for successful project completion, including a time for interactions with third parties such as Class, BWTS vendors, suppliers of OFE, logistics, technical procurement, etc.

 

Ship Site Survey and 3D Scan: Albion Marine Solutions has an experienced Ship Site Survey team to onboard a vessel of any type to conduct an onboard survey. The survey team will use modern measuring and laser scanning equipment for their site survey to determine the exact location for any new equipment. The scanning team will identify all utility tie-in points for all systems under consideration.

 

Feasibility Study: Selection for BWTS System: Albion Marine Solutions provides its engineering expertise for selecting the BWT system for installation onboard (retrofit) of the subject vessel. Albion Marine Solutions is very well familiar with most of the BWT systems available in the market. Our key personnel have attended the training and production facilities of several major manufacturers. Also, our project personnel have hands-on experience with the integration and operation of several various BWT systems.

 

Engineering Package (Concept Designs +Basic Engineering + Detailed Engineering): Albion Marine Solutions engineering work is an evaluation of the proposed Concept Design and its discussion with the stakeholders. The Concept Design will be developed on findings from the Ship Site Survey and the conclusions of the feasibility study. Then in Basic Engineering, the project team will deliver the generic and functional designs of the main components and systems, including piping, cabling, various foundations, etc. Lastly, The Detailed Engineering phase involves close coordination and synchronization among different engineering disciplines, with all in-house resources working interactively and progressively.  
Prefabrication: Albion Marine offers a turnkey pre-fabrication package. Pre-fabrication is a critical component of retrofit activities. Albion Marine handles the entire pre-fabrication of the piping and foundations. Albion Marine would also provide all necessary valves, cables, and breakers and cover all the material acquisition costs, including freight.

 

Installation Retrofit Management: Albion Marine will organize a riding crew for the BWTS installation once it is in service. The system installation onboard will be completed by the riding squad, which will include electrical and steelwork. Albion Marine Solutions Ltd. provides trained and certified electricians, mechanics, pipefitters and technicians to ensure safe and efficient repairs and retrofits onboard the ships at sea or in ports. The voyage repairs are carried out on board the vessels without hampering the routine operation of the vessels and thus no commercial loss for the clients. Riding Squads are composed based on the nature of the job scope. Albion can take up voyage repairs or work in the shipyard for new build and during routine dry-dock repairs with the Riding Squads.

 

Commissioning: Albion Marine Solutions Ltd. offers highly skilled engineers with vast experience to assist with the commissioning of various systems. Commissioning on site is nearly always done in the presence of the client and, if required, an official representative of a classification society. An essential aspect of commissioning is the testing of capacity and functionality. Our qualified engineers conduct installations and commissioning worldwide and provide practical, feasible and comprehensive solutions to the challenges arising from any project. 

 

Ballast Water Management Plans (BWMP): Changes to the existing BWMP, including valve sequences and operational flowcharts and Class approval management: Albion Marine Solutions arranges and oversees a wide range of independent services in the field of ballast water management: project management, engineering, consultancy, fabrication, installation, and site supervision. Our expert portfolio combines operational experience, technical expertise, and regulatory knowledge. Our clients are ship owners, ship operators,  governments, independent organizations, post-state control inspectors, and BWTS vendors.

 

After Sales Support :Albion Marine Solutions Marine Engineer will attend the vessel for Annual Maintenance, Inspection, and Validation/Replacement Service and sampling service/sensor exchange. After Sales Support by Albion Team can be completed within the standard port stay of 24-36 hours.

 

Sampling and Testing Service: Albion Marine Solutions is an ABS recognized service supplier for Biological Testing of Ballast Water Treatment systems during Commissioning following Installation. Albion Marine has an excellent relationship for BWTS sample testing on-site and then sending the sample to a USCG/ IMO approved laboratory for detailed testing.

 

Chemical Suppliers of Ballast Water Treatment Systems: For Ballast Water treatment systems employing electro-chlorination or direct chlorination, Albion Marine offers OEM specified neutralizers to reduce active chlorine levels prior to ballast water discharge. Albion has the following water treatment products to de-chlorinate ballast water before discharge to the environment, which included: Sodium Meta Bisulphite Powder (Solid), Sodium Meta Bisulphate (Liquid), Sodium Bisulphite Powder (Liquid) and Sodium Thiosulphate Pentahydrate. 

Ballast Water Treatment System Reagents: Albion Marine stocks a twelve-month reagent kit for OEM-specific online residual chlorine monitors used in Ballast Water Treatment Systems. Albion marine reagent Total Residual Oxidant (TRO) for ballast water treatment systems consists of four Indicator bottles (Liquid, HAZMAT), four  DPD powder bottles (Powder) and a Buffer solution bottle (Liquid). 

Deckhouse : Albion Marine’s deckhouse solution for ballast water treatment system (BWTS) plug and play arrangement is suitable for different makes of BWTS, electro -chlorination and UV technologies. It comes with all the necessary equipment for pre-assembled piping and electrical layout inside the deckhouse. If necessary, for tanker vessels, the equipment and electrical fittings can be made ex-rated as per IEC standard for hazardous area classification.

 

Scope of Supply

  • BWTS – Client preferred system
  • Deckhouse heating & ventilation with power backups.
  • Complete interior design with insulation, lining, ceiling, lighting, ex-proof fittings, WT doors.
  • Fire and smoke detection system
  • Optimization as per OEM and client requirements
  • Design can be modified as per client and vessel requirements.

  

 Sample Projects

Albion Marine Solutions Ltd. maintains an extensive technical and commercial database of BWTS currently available on the market and collaborates on the behalf of clients with a number of BWTS suppliers. Our personnel are trained by equipment manufacturers and have a marine background with hands-on experience in the project management of fleet upgrade programs.

We provide repair and troubleshooting services for many ships owners. Albion Marine Solutions is specialized in innovative marine turnkey solutions having a global service network and offering services at worldwide locations. Our turnkey package is customizable as per client requirements. For more information, get in touch with us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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