Ballast Water Treatment Systems (BWTS)

Ballast Water Treatment Systems (BWTS) are technologies used on ships to manage the water taken on board for stability, known as ballast water. When ships take in water from one location and discharge it in another, they can unintentionally spread invasive species, which can harm local ecosystems. BWTS treat this ballast water by removing or killing harmful organisms and pathogens before it's released, ensuring it meets international environmental standards. This process helps protect marine biodiversity and prevent ecological imbalances caused by the movement of non-native species through global shipping activities.