ecoHarbor provides mobile ballast water management systems (BWMS) that treat ballast water in ports, ensuring compliance with international regulations and preventing the discharge of invasive species. Their solutions offer reliable, port-based treatment options for vessels with inoperable systems, enhancing operational efficiency while safeguarding marine ecosystems.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Ships lacking functional ballast water management systems (BWMS) or encountering challenging water conditions risk non-compliance with international regulations, potentially leading to operational delays and environmental harm from the discharge of invasive species. Existing onboard BWMS solutions may not always be effective or suitable for all port environments.
Solution
ecoHarbor provides mobile ballast water management systems (BWMS) that offer a port-based contingency solution for treating ballast water. These systems allow vessels with inoperable or non-compliant systems to safely treat and discharge ballast water, eliminating invasive species without resorting to time-consuming and expensive exchange methods. ecoHarbor's mobile BWMS can be deployed in ports, alongside cargo terminals, and even in shipyards, providing treatment when a vessel’s onboard BWMS is unable to treat the water or when no onboard system exists. The systems can also provide clean, pre-treated ballast water to ensure challenging water quality never interferes with cargo operations.
Target Audience
ecoHarbor serves vessel operators, port authorities, and shipyards requiring reliable and compliant ballast water treatment solutions, particularly for vessels with inoperable systems or those operating in challenging water conditions.
Features
- Mobile BWMS for on-demand treatment in ports and shipyards
- Seamless integration with existing vessel ballast systems
- High-volume ballast processing with minimized energy consumption
- Compliance with international regulations and evolving standards
- Treatment capabilities for challenging water quality conditions
- Option to source power from shore-based, green energy providers