SeaKing Electrical eye global shipping sector market

Birkenhead-based electrical engineering firm SeaKing is eyeing a slice of the global shipping market with a new service launched in response to maritime legislation.

The firm has developed a ballast water management systems package for shipping firms which ensures ships are compliant with anticipated legislation.

Ballast water helps to stabilise vessels at seas and seawater is pumped in and released at various stages of the journey.

The system poses serious ecological, economic and health problems due to the transfer and contamination of marine species.

SeaKing managing director, Dave Gillam, said: “The spread of invasive marine species is recognised as one of the greatest ecological threats to the planet.

“We have responded to the international movement by becoming experts in BWMS. SeaKing has already installed BWMS on three military ships and we are now keen to expand the service to work with shipyards and ship management companies worldwide.

“We can survey ships on behalf of owners or operators and compile reports explaining how the systems can be practically installed. Furthermore, we can carry out complete BWMS installation and maintenance work to ensure vessels operate both legally and efficiently.”

The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) is on the cusp of implementing the Ballast Water Convention.

Mr Gilliam added: “The global maritime industry will soon be obliged to face up to new obligations under the IMO’s convention.

“SeaKing is in a terrific position to provide first class technical support when the new measures come into force. The transfer of marine species within ballast water is causing enormous and irreversible damage to the environment.

“BWMS uses techniques including ultra-violet light and chemicals to neutralise the effect of the water when it is deposited. These systems are set to play a major role in the future of shipping operations worldwide.”

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