Challenge:
Strategic Marine, a leading builder of commercial vessels, is committed to adopting technologies that support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, including Goal 14: conserving and sustainably using the oceans and marine resources. Recognising that vessel pollution must be addressed at source, the company sought reliable, effective technology to reduce the environmental impact of its fleet, going beyond minimum legislative requirements to deliver cleaner operations for customers worldwide.
Solution:
Since 2012, Strategic Marine has fitted Wave International’s Wavestream System 3 bilge water filtration systems as standard on its crew transfer vessels (CTVs), including the StratCat 27. The Lloyd’s Type Approved systems treat bilge water, capturing oil, diesel, microplastics and microfibres to help prevent these pollutants from entering the marine environment. Ensuring oil-in-water discharge levels below 5 ppm, Wavestream provides a practical solution for responsible bilge water management. Strategic Marine selected Wavestream for its affordability, ease of installation, long service life and reliability, supported by worldwide servicing and maintenance. Strategic Marine, explains: “Adopting and including the highest standard of clean and green technologies, ahead of legislation is part of our overall sustainability drive which can potentially future-proof our products.”
Outcome:
By making Wavestream standard equipment for more than a decade, Strategic Marine has embedded environmental protection into its vessel design, helping customers benefit from pollution-control technology from the outset. With StratCat 27 CTVs supporting offshore wind farms and deliveries expanding into markets such as Poland and Asia, this approach helps prepare vessels for increasingly stringent environmental expectations, including operations in marine protected areas. Paul Gullett of Wave International says: “This important partnership demonstrates how proven filtration technology can help vessel builders turn sustainability commitments into practical action, protecting marine ecosystems while delivering reliable, commercially viable vessels for global markets.”
