Choice Ballast Solutions Consulting
Fleet Retrofit Assessments
Per-ship assessments of the investment value of a BWMS retrofit, aimed at minimizing cost while ensuring compliance.
Description
A Choice fleet retrofit assessment evaluates the investment value of a ballast water management system retrofit for each ship under management. The aim is to keep costs to a minimum while ensuring compliance.
Key features
An assessment includes:
- Ship analysis: operating costs, condition and age
- Review of Classification Society records
- Charter contract or shipping route evaluations
- Hazardous space or other shipboard limitations
- CAPEX cost estimates
- OPEX of BWMS maintenance and an estimated repair schedule
- Project outline
Applications
Merchant fleets and offshore units. For offshore operators, Choice has completed a fleet retrofit assessment of 54 drillships, jack-ups, semi-submersibles and tender vessels.
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