Commercial Vessel Compliance

Marine Safety Center issues Ballast Water Management System Type Approval Certificate to Kurita Water Industries, Ltd.

The Coast Guard Marine Safety Center issued the 40th U.S. Coast Guard BWMS Type Approval Certificate to Kurita Water Industries, Ltd. after a detailed review of the manufacturer’s type approval application determined the system met the requirements of 46 CFR 162.060.

The treatment principle of the KURITA BWMS is based on chemical injection at intake and neutralization at discharge. This approval covers seven models with maximum treatment rated capacities between 375 and 3,750 m3/h. 

A complete list of BWMSs that have been approved or have type approval applications currently under review can be found on the Marine Safety Center webpage. Redacted copies of all completed type approval certificates are also available.

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