ERMA FIRST has actually obtained a changed Type Approval from the China Classification Society (CCS) for its strong-selling FIT variety of ballast water monitoring systems and also granted Certificate under the Authority of the Government of the People’s Republic ofChina The system, which makes use of innovative full-flow electro-chlorination modern technology, can currently be utilized on Chinese flagged vessels and also is the initial such system to get authorization in China under IMO Resolution MEPC 300 (72 ).

The authorization stands for the complete variety of designs 75-3000 with the choice of its 3 filter kinds: FILTERSAFE, FILTREX and also HYDAC.

Commenting on the news, ERMA FIRST Managing Director Konstantinos Stampedakis claimed:

“The owners and managers of Chinese flagged ships now have the option to install a highly flexible, simple to use, low energy and fully compliant ballast water management system. They can be reassured of our experience of working with Chinese shipyards on both newbuilds and retrofits. ERMA FIRST FIT has a proven track record and is used by some of the biggest names in the international shipping industry. We already have a strong local technical presence through our Shanghai office and provide excellent after-sales support both locally and around the world.”

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He included:

“Achieving Chinese type-approval can be a challenging process, but the China Classification Society proved to be an innovative and resourceful partner who helped guide us through the legal complexities.”

Commenting on the news, CCS Piraeus Greece Managing Director Jiping Chen claimed:

“ERMA FIRST is an innovative Greek marine product manufacturer. We are very happy to approve the advanced full-flow electro-chlorination technology used in their ballast water management systems on behalf of the Chinese flag administration. This is very good news for Chinese shipowners and for Chinese environmental protection efforts.”

The ERMA FIRST FIT ballast water monitoring system has a little impact and also can be set up on seaside vessels along with bigger vessel kinds. Chinese waters differ dramatically, varying from clear overseas waters to very turbid seaside locations. Using progressed full-flow electro-chlorination, supported with a filtering system, suggests that ERMA FIRST FIT has the ability to deal with difficult waters without influencing freight procedures.

ERMA FIRST has 80 solution designers in China and also has one decade of experience in setting up and also keeping ballast water monitoring systems. Its FIT system currently holds USCG Type Approval, Final Approval by IMO, and also Class Type Approval.

The business has actually been creating ballast water monitoring systems given that 2007 and also has actually effectively set up systems on all vessel kinds and also dimensions.

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