Ensuring compliance for a barge without a BWMS onboard with Bawat BaaS

The challenge

A barge operating primarily within a local, confined port in Denmark encountered a compliance challenge when its next assignment required movement to a different location. Without a Ballast Water Management System (BWMS) installed onboard, the barge faced the risk of non-compliance with ballast water discharge regulations, potentially leading to operational delays. The shipowner needed a fast, reliable solution to enable the barge to discharge its ballast water safely and in compliance with IMO standards.

The Solution

Bawat BaaS stepped in to provide a mobile ballast water treatment solution through its port-based reception facility (PRF). The service allowed the barge to offload its untreated ballast water safely and efficiently. Using Bawat’s filter-free BWTS, the ballast water was treated to meet the IMO D2 discharge standard, ensuring full regulatory compliance without the need for onboard equipment.

This mobile BWTS solution offers the flexibility vessel owners need, particularly for vessels that usually operate within confined areas but may occasionally venture into international waters or new locations where compliance is required.

The Outcome

The barge successfully discharged its ballast water in full compliance with global regulations and avoiding delays.

Do you have a barge with the same challenge – learn more about Bawat BaaS and how we can help you meet ballast water compliance effectively.