No filters. No chemicals.
One pass.

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KBAL® – Knutsen Ballast Water Treatment Technology

Knutsen Ballast Water Treatment Technology, KBAL, is the first BWTS of its type that is approved by IMO and USCG according to the revised G8 standard that does not use filters or chemicals.

KBAL is also the first UV Ballast water treatment system that is approved for One-Pass treatment.

KBAL® – Technology

The KBAL Treatment Technology is based around our patented PV Reactor, allowing the KBAL system to operate without a filter system. The KBAL system has been successfully installed and operated on numerous vessels.

Latest News

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April 26th, 2024

KBAL signs contract with Chinese shipyard to deliver three double KBAL3000 bwts systems

KBAL signs contract with Chinese shipyard to deliver three double KBAL3000 bwts systems

KBAL signs contract with Chinese shipyard to deliver three double KBAL3000 bwts systems to be installed on newbuild shuttletankers

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April 18th, 2024

Double KBAL3000 system being shipped to shipyard in South Korea

Double KBAL3000 system being shipped to shipyard in South Korea

Our service technician Arne Olav is loding the lorry with part of our double KBAL3000 system to be shipped to the Korean shipyard HHI for installation on a LNGC newbuild.

Certification

KBAL has been rigorously tested and type approved according to the latest IMO and US Coastguard requirements, ensuring that the system is fully compliant across the globe.

In addition, the KBAL BWTS has been approved by a number of classification societies to meet the requirements of specific flag states, with work in progress on further approval certificates.

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