Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River region

Gather information, Assess and Evaluate possible solutions for technical challenges with the installation, operation, and maintenance of BWMS on vessels in the GLSLR region

Jad Mouawad

CEO, Mouawad Consulting

We are honored to receive this substantial grant from Transport Canada, affirming our commitment to drive innovation and sustainability in the maritime industry. This project, in collaboration with Boll & Kirch, bestUV, KraftPowercon and Lower Lakes Towing, exemplifies our collective dedication to addressing pressing technical challenges and fostering a more sustainable future for maritime operations within the GLSLR region.

Capt. Gerald Ray

President, Lower Lakes Towing

Collaborating on this project with Mouawad Consulting, Boll & Kirch, bestUV and KraftPowercon presents a remarkable opportunity to address complex technical challenges in BWMS operations. This grant from Transport Canada allows us to collectively explore solutions that positively impact the environmental integrity of the GLSLR region and beyond.

Dirk Dekarz

Application Manager Maritime Water Filtration, BOLL & KIRCH Filterbau GmbH

As partners in this crucial initiative, we are eager to leverage our expertise in filtration technology to contribute to the development of effective solutions for BWMS challenges. Our collaboration with Mouawad Consulting, bestUV, KraftPowercon and Lower Lakes Towing underscores our shared commitment to advancing environmental stewardship within the maritime industry.

Dr. Ir. Léon Janssen

R&D Director, bestUV

The significance of this grant cannot be overstated. Through our partnership with Mouawad Consulting, Boll & Kirch, KraftPowercon and Lower Lakes Towing, we aim to explore innovative technologies that ensure compliance and sustainability in ballast water management. This project aligns with our core values of environmental responsibility and technological advancement.

Tommy Rochhausen

Business Unit Director, Marine, KraftPowercon

Our collaboration with Mouawad Consulting, Boll & Kirch, bestUV, and Lower Lakes Towing represents a crucial step in addressing technical challenges in BWMS operations. The support from Transport Canada enables us to collectively explore and implement solutions that contribute to a more environmentally conscious maritime industry.

The project in a glance

The main objective of the project is to close the gap of lack of information on how BWMS are working on ships in the GLSLR region, and independently assess solutions, test them, and qualify them for their possibility to work on vessels in the GLSLR region

Phase 1

Systematically collecting and periodically reporting comprehensive data on the use of in-service BWMS in a variety of seasonal conditions and water qualities on the GLSLR.

Phase 3

Install and test the devices developed in Phase 2 onboard one or more vessels with existing BWMS operating in the GLSLR region.

Phase 2

Work systematically through the data gathered to identify the most common problems observed, with the aim to improve the efficacy of the type approved BWMS without interfering with their existing type approval.

Phase 3

Install and test the devices developed in Phase 2 onboard one or more vessels with existing BWMS operating in the GLSLR region.

Phase 4

Document throughout the three phases all the work that was done, including analysis reports, raw anonymized data and any other documentation.

Great Lakes Overview

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Research & Insights

Explore the science and strategies behind our efforts in marine conservation with this rich repository of pioneering studies and insightful analyses that showcase the impact of the Ballast Water Innovation Program.