Desmi Ocean Guard completes ballast water treatment test

Desmi Ocean Guard has completed a land-based test of its ballast water treatment system at the DHI test facility in Denmark.

The system was tested in salt water and fresh water in line with International Maritime Organization requirements.

The online monitoring system automatically adjusts the treatment means based on water salinity.

The system is now undergoing the shipboard test and is expected to be fully approved and certified in early 2012.