On the 19th of the October 2017, ERMA FIRST received the USCG Type Approval using a technology of forty microns (40 µm) filtration followed by full flow electrolysis Ballast Water Treatment System (BWTS). It was a great achievement and a very important milestone after nearly a decade in the ballast water industry.
Responding to the environmental challenges and complying with both IMO Ballast water Convention and USCG ETV protocol requirements, whilst following the market’s needs in order to support its customers, ERMA FIRST has achieved to hold a leading position in the global market.
ERMA FIRST BWTS FIT is an advanced modular system that was developed to exceed all the special installation requirements of all types and sizes of ships either for new builds or any retrofit project.
Over the past year more and more retrofit projects keep surging for ERMA FIRST, which stands by its customers in order to explore the installation needs of each vessel and provide the most accurate and cost effective ballast water treatment solutions. From January 2017 until January of 2018, the company has signed contractual agreement with well-established companies and shipyards worldwide for the installation of 193 Ballast Water treatment systems onboard 139 vessels, 50 of which were for retrofit projects and more than 20 have been already ordered and are to be announced in 2018. Due to the fact that all abovementioned projects include vessels of all types and sizes, such us tankers, bulk carriers, container ships, LNGs, LPGs and yachts from 4,000 – 180,000 DWT ERMA FIRST has gained the trust of the market having already successfully installed Ballast Water Systems at a range of 75-3000 m3/hr.
The system is specially designed for the demanding retrofit market where space limitation, flexibility in installation and minimal power requirements are essential.
The testimonials of the company’s customers send strong signals of confidence towards ERMA FIRST BWTS and characterize it as the optimal solution for the most demanding retrofit projects due to its advanced, modular design developed to exceed all special installation requirements.
ERMA FIRST is powered by highly competent designers, environmental engineers and scientific experts, committed to deliver innovative, patented products, certified by International Classes. BWTS systems are of significant added value, offering cost effective, turnkey solutions to both shipyards and ship owners.
ERMA FIRST BWTS FIT is the most efficient Full Flow electrolysis system that can be configured encountering every possible design aspect related to newbuilds and retrofit projects. The system has been rigorously tested to meet all international rules, regulations & highest standards while assuring operational flexibility and minimal installation footprint due to its compact design.
