Ballast Water Monitoring

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International Maritime Organization Answers Questions About The Ballast Water Management Convention

The Ballast Water Management Convention (BWMC) entered into force globally on September 8, 2017. In a recent document, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) responded to frequently asked questions about the BWMC and its provisions, and what the entry into force means for international shipping. Here’s a brief summary. What is the Ballast Water Management Convention (BWMC)? The ...

Invasive Marine Species and Ballast Water Management: The Past and Future

Understanding the microbial content of a ship’s ballast water is critical. As the guidelines laid out in the IMO Ballast Water Management Convention are widely adopted, having a keen ...

Shipping industry advised of importance ballast water testing for organisms of all sizes

Microbiological monitoring equipment pioneer LuminUltra has advised the shipping industry of the importance of testing all sizes of ballast water organisms identified by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to prevent the spread of ...

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Submersible pressure transmitter with ceramic measuring cell

The hydrostatic absolute pressure transmitter with ceramic measuring cell is ideal for level measurement of water/wastewater, as well as level measurement in deep wells or in tanks on ships. Maximum cable length = 1000 m. The VEGAWELL 52 is suitable for continuous level measurement of liquids. Typical applications are measurements in water/waste water, deep wells and in the shipbuilding ...