Companies link up to improve BWTS controls

摘要

Servowatch Systems and Cathelco have created what is being promoted as the most technically advanced ballast water treatment system (BWTS). Servowatch has been working closely with Cathelco to develop a system for a fully integrated alarm, monitoring, and process control system for Cathelco's UV-light-based BWTS. "We wanted to develop a ballast water treatment system that could remain effective in the most challenging water conditions, and in order to do that we needed an advanced monitoring and control solution capable of automatically adjusting to different water qualities," said Steve Ellis, Cathelco's projects and development chief. Servowatch chief executive Wayne Ross said, "By fully integrating Cathelco's ballast water management system with a ship's computer system, a single operator can control all of the functions from one location, saving considerable time and effort. ...It takes the administrative sting out of ballasting."