SNAME Greek Section is pleased to invite you to attend the first technical meeting for the 2017- 2018 season, during which Mr. Stamatis Fradelos, Manager, Operational & Environmental Performance (OEP), Global Marine, ABS will speak on the subject of:

Best Practices in the Operation of Ballast Water Treatment Systems.
The ABS Experience

Presenter will outline the results of an extensive study and analysis by leading class society ABS on the challenges associated with operation of Ballast Water Treatment Systems. Example cases are the frequent calibration of the sensors and other abnormalities, the costs associated with replacement of UV lamps, the complexity of the systems and the imperative need for crew training, clogging of the filters and subsequent reduction of water flow. Problems are aggravated due to occasional inadequate after-sale services from some vendors. It is characteristic that over 40% of the systems installed are not operable or operate in a problematic way. Presentation will also include an update of the latest BWM regulatory developments following and including MEPC 71 and USCG requirements.

Participation is free for professional and student members, 5 euros for non-member students and 10 euros for non-member professionals. Participation fees will be paid at the entrance prior to the start of the meeting.