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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March 15th, 2025

Production in China

Production in China

KBAL is pleased to see that our production in China is progressing successfully in collaboration with our valued supplier. The first two of a total of eight KBAL3000 container systems are ready for delivery. In addition to production in Europe, we are now also able to offer production closer to our customers in Asia.

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January 13th, 2025

KBAL BWTS onboard newbuild LNG carrier Ignacy Jan Paderewski

KBAL BWTS onboard newbuild LNG carrier Ignacy Jan Paderewski

The KBAL BWTS was successfully commissioned and approved by Class and Owner 13.01.2025, onboard the newbuild LNG carrier Ignacy Jan Paderewski at Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries, South Korea. This vessel is installed with 2 x KBAL3000 filter-less UV BWT systems.

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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