Ballast water is one of the most overlooked challenges in the maritime industry, yet one of the most impactful for ocean ecosystems.

Every year, ships transport billions of tons of water across the globe, carrying microscopic organisms that can disrupt biodiversity, damage local fisheries, and spread invasive species.

Since the IMO Ballast Water Management Convention, treating ballast water is no longer optional, it’s mandatory.

So how does it actually work?

In this episode of BlueTech Around the World, we dive into ballast water treatment technologies, with a focus on UV disinfection systems, now used on the majority of ships worldwide.

With Maxime Dedeurwaerder (BIO-UV Group), we explore how these systems work, the real challenges of installation and maintenance, and how the market is evolving beyond compliance.

But this conversation goes further.

From aquaculture (RAS systems) to floating offshore wind and industrial water treatment, discover how one technology is scaling across the entire blue economy.

👉 A must-listen for anyone interested in: maritime innovation, water treatment, aquaculture, offshore wind, and ocean sustainability.

Key question : How can a regulation-driven technology like ballast water treatment evolve into a multi-sector solution across the blue economy?

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