IMO Final Approval status for Waertsilae's Aquarius ec

摘要

Final Approval status from the IMO's Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) has been awarded to Waertsilae for its Aquarius EC ballast water management system. The approval was granted at the MEPC's 65th session on 13 May 2013 as part of the Committee's agenda covering "harmful aquatic organisms in ballast water". Basic Approval had been granted in October 2012. Final Approval is required for systems using an active substance during the ballast water treatment process, and is based upon examination of full-scale prototype test data and all required supporting documentation on aspects such as risk and safety to the ship, crew, general public, and the environment.