The shipping industry is facing immense pressure to reduce its carbon footprint. Hybrid propulsion systems are emerging as a powerful solution in this critical journey.

For a ship meant to carry large amount of cargo at an optimum speed, operational efficiency is an imperative that can make a real difference to business. An improved hull form to reduce engine power and fuel consumption can go a long way in overall cost savings during the life of the ship.

BWM convention, first adopted on 13 February 2004, will enter into force on 08 September 2017 and shall apply to all existing & new ships of all types with following characteristics: GT > 400, Carrying ballast water & Operating in International waters.

Ratification of long due Ballast Water Convention has shaken up the shipping industry. Many owners are chalking out their strategy to comply with the new requirements. However, if we look up at the whole BWTS retrofit in it’s entirety, it’s actually installation of an interconnected set of equipment.