Ballast system

BIO-UV Group has received an order to supply its BIO-SEA ballast water treatment system to a pair of drill ships scheduled to enter the undisclosed operator's fleet of modern, high-specification vessels and rigs. A modular version from the BIO-SEA B-Series, combining mechanical filtration and UV disinfection, has been ordered by a United Arab Emirates-based offshore drilling contractor and will be installed on the vessels in India. BIO-UV Group said orders from the oil and gas sector reflect the recent uptick in the offshore energy business and a strong sector looking to invest, having bounced back from the extended downturn precipitated by the Covid-19 pandemic. BIO-SEA B-series offers ship operators cost-effective, simple installation and maintenance. The non-toxic and chemical-free UV system is approved by the IMO and the US Coast Guard.