How ABB’s flow and digital technologies help Bawat with smarter ballast water compliance

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) sets strict global standards for ballast water management to prevent the spread of harmful aquatic organisms.

For companies like Bawat, a Danish innovator in ballast water management, being able to verify ballast water flow measurements quickly, accurately, and from anywhere in the world is essential.

Bawat has developed an innovative ballast water management system (BWMS) that uses a patented, heat-based pasteurization process, eliminating the need for UV, chemicals, or filters. It's the only IMO- and US Coast Guard-approved BWMS based on pasteurization, and it leverages waste heat onboard ships, making it one of the most sustainable solutions on the market.

Ballast water is water carried in a ship's ballast tanks to stabilize the vessel. It's crucial for maintaining stability, especially when a ship is not carrying cargo or when it needs to adjust its trim for navigation.

For Bawat’s systems – ship-based, mobile and Ballast as a Service - to stay compliant and run efficiently, regular verification of flow measurement devices is a must no matter where the vessel is located.