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Press Release \u2013 Leading ballast water treatment (BWT) specialist Optimarin has released a film aiming to create greater public awareness of the issue of ballast water, invasive species and the role the shipping industry has in combatting this major environmental threat. The five-minute long \u2018Global Thought Leader\u2019 video is set to be broadcast on respected international news channel CBS News (CSBN), as well as being shared across social media platforms and promoted through Optimarin\u2019s own online channels. You can be amongst the first to see it here: https:\/\/optimarin.com\/optimarin-global-thought-leaders\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Dangerous cargo<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Optimarin has always been a pioneer within the BWT niche. The Norwegian headquartered firm was the first to install a commercial treatment system in 2000, the first to obtain full USCG approval in 2016, and recently introduced the industry\u2019s first leasing agreement to ensure flexible financing for shipowners worldwide. The film, explains Tore Andersen, EVP Sales & Marketing, marks another innovative way to support the development of a segment that deserves greater attention.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cUntreated ballast water is a major driver in the spread of invasive species from one marine ecosystem to another,\u201d he states. \u201cWater is pumped onboard a vessel in one location and, unless properly treated, discharged in another full of organisms from the first. These \u2018invasive species\u2019 can thrive in their new environments, devasting ecosystems, damaging infrastructure and ruining livelihoods. Around 7,000 marine species are carried every single day in ballast water tanks, with about 10 billion tons of ballast water transported globally.\u201d<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Trusted solution<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Andersen continues: \u201cInvasive species are the number one cause of species extinction, so this issue could not be more critical, especially at this point in human history. But ballast water and the threat it poses to the environment simply does not get the headlines it deserves. This is major, major issue \u2013 for shipping, but also for the world at large. And thankfully, unlike many of the challenges we currently face, we have a solution!\u201d<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Optimarin\u2019s environmentally friendly ultra-violet based system is the trusted choice of leading shipowners worldwide. The simple, reliable and easy to install and operate solution eliminates all organisms within ballast water and complies with the most stringent environmental regulations, ensuring peace of mind for owners, operators and all industry stakeholders. The firm focuses exclusively on BWT and has sold over 1000 systems with around 650 installed, of which approximately 40% are retrofitted.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Easy does it<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cIt is our mission to make ballast water treatment and compliance as simple as possible, working with the industry to help tackle challenges and satisfy individual demand,\u201d Andersen notes, adding: \u201cEvery owner has a responsibility, both to comply with regulations and to serve society and protect the environment. This film will help demystify the issue and create awareness of its gravity and how to address it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cThe scale of the problem may seem overwhelming, but, trust us, there is an easy solution\u2026 and we\u2019re here to deliver it.\u201d<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Optimarin has been exclusively focused on BWT since its formation in 1994. Customers include names such as Royal Caribbean International, Fednav, GulfMark, Hapag Lloyd, Matson Navigation, McDermott, the Danish Navy, MOL, Seatruck, and Technip, amongst others.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Optimarin Ballast System (OBS) has certification from a comprehensive range of classification organizations, including ABS, BV, DNV-GL, LR, CCS & MLIT Japan.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n www.optimarin.com<\/a><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n