In order to determine how and where to install a Ballast Water Treatment System on the target vessel, as well as the required characteristics of the system, a feasibility study needs to be conducted. This phase involves the collection and review of vessel documentation. No single system offers a perfect fit for all vessel types, and this review helps establish the vessel’s specific needs.
The survey report is the feasibility study and survey on board to verify available spaces and constraints. Onboard Survey is conducted with focus on following aspects:
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Space
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Fresh Water & Compressed Air Demands
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Electrical Power Demand
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Sludge discharges
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Electrical connections
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Maintenance Space
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Foundation and Structural Integration
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Control System Integration
Example of BWTS survey report:
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Vessel particulars
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Ballast System Details
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Ballast Tank Capacities
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Ballast Pump Details
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Equipment Lowering Arrangement
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Tie points
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Proposed area for new equipment.
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Interferences
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Equipment Dimensions
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ISO drawing of Existing Ballast system.
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Electrical Survey
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Feeder panel
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Spare breakers
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Fresh water and air connections.
Pictures and videos
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ECR pictures
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ECR spare breakers pictures
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Tagged valves positions
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Tagged valves pictures
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Engine Room Videos:
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Engine floor
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Aux. Engine platform
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Pumps area
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Others
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Fresh water and air connections.
Laser Scanning of Ballast Water Treatment Systems (BWTS) Survey
Tagging - Ballast Water Treatment Systems (BWTS) Survey
Tie points of Ballast Water Treatment Systems (BWTS) Survey
Ballast Water Treatment Systems (BWTS) Tagged valves
Ballast Water Treatment Systems (BWTS) Tagged tie points
Ballast Water Treatment Systems (BWTS) Tagged pipes