Ballast water treatment system (BWT) company Optimarin has announced a framework agreement with ship management firm V.Ships.
The contract will see MARCAS, V.Ships' contracting association, promoting Optimarin's system to some 650 ships managed by the business, opening up a significant sales channel for the Norwegian manufacturer.
"This is a real breakthrough for us, with absolutely huge potential," commented Optimarin CEO Tore Andersen.
The firm's OBS unit (Optimarin Ballast System) is based on filtration and UV irradiation technology. It will be promoted as the BWT solution of choice for V.Ships-managed assets under 52,000DWT, encompassing a diverse fleet of cargo-carrying vessels (including bulk and chemical tankers) through to specialised ships including seismic and offshore vessels.