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Albion Marine Solutions has now further expanded its ever -increasing service portfolio for Ballast Water Management Systems. In line with the upcoming US EPA regulations being mandatory from October 2021, Albion now offers cost-effective VGP compliant sampling and USCG certified lab testing globally, This is covered under the same vessel visit and as part of its comprehensive periodic health check package. Ballast Water management Plan upgrades with class approvals have also been added

With the climate change apparent, the threat of wildfires has been increasing every year now for over a decade. This sort of calamity needs quick response in hard to reach areas to save the forests in the area, as well as to curb the air from travelling across cities nearby. Albion Marine’s R&D team has come up with a unique and innovative solution to fight forest fires in coastal areas, like California, Oregon, Washington, Australia and British Columbia. This service involves purpose-built drone base and is cost effective, highly sophisticated, safe and efficient. Our team will continue our efforts in looking for solutions to save and preserve the environment. Contact us for more information.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued interim guidance aimed at protecting the health of seafarers working on cargo ships and fishing vessels amid the COVID-19 pandemic. This specific guidance (download here) addresses the unique situation of seafarers, who work in close contact environments and often embark on ships for extended periods of time, generally without a medical doctor on board. The document provides guidance to shipowners, seafarers, unions and associations and competent authorities. It includes advice on pre-boarding screening, hand hygiene, physical distancing and the use of masks, as well as recommendations on how to manage suspected COVID-19 cases on board. The importance of mental health services and psychological support for seafarers is also covered. The WHO also reminds Member States that they must ensure that seafarers in need of immediate medical care are given access to their medical facilities on shore. More information: IMO News

Albion Marine Solutions team is currently performing an onsite supervision and assisting one of our major clients with a Ballast Water Treatment retrofit in a Singapore shipyard. The project is going along smoothly, despite COVID-19 challenges and restrictions. The retrofit is moving forward and should be completed according to schedule.