Turbulo – Environmental protection system
Insights and articles
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2018 September 04
Keep it separated
Integrated bilge water treatment systems
MARPOL Annex I sets out various regulations to prevent oil pollution at sea. There are numerous technologies and methodologies shipowners can utilize to comply with these guidelines. This article explores a method that’s growing in popularity: integrated bilge water treatment systems. -
2018 May 25
2020 global sulfur limit
In recent years, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has been adopting more stringent measures to clean up the maritime industry and protect the environment. One of the most important of these is the new cap on sulfur oxide (SOx) emissions, which is set to make waves in the shipping world. -
2018 May 25
A brief history of Turbulo
Let’s dive deep into the archives of Turbulo—which is considered to be the first de-oiling technology. Here is the story of how it was developed, how it evolved over the decades, and why its reliability is so important for many vessels today.
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2018 May 25
Buoy on board
Barely 15 years ago, engineer Fredrik Pettersson had a simple idea to improve oil-water separation inside tanks. Until recently, few had heard of his Sludge Buoy. Now the invention is starting to gain wider recognition on the maritime market. -
2018 May 25
Space craft
When sailing on the high seas, you won’t get far without an oil-water separator — especially in light of increasingly strict environmental regulations. However, with limited space on board, a compact design is vital — particularly for smaller vessels.
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