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Why we got involved

Learn about the benefits of using government-owned ships as test platforms for ballast water technology.

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Why we got involved

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  1. Establishing Ballast Water Test Platforms in the U.S.Carolyn Junemann, USDOT Maritime Administration

  2. Why we got involved Government-owned ships could serve as test platforms in lieu of operating commercial vessels • No disruption to operating engine rooms with unproven technologies (that may have to be removed at the end of testing) • No interruption to commercial schedule while these systems are installed • Government in-house engineers and naval architects could provide support to the project • Technology developers could learn about the requirements and limitations of installing technology aboard ship without impacting overall operations with unforeseeable problems

  3. The Timeline Maryland • 2002 - 2004: MARAD berth and ships used to test systems; 2007 “plug and play” installed on ships • 2008: Partnered with MERC; one technology tested Port of Superior • 2006: Established Great Ships Initiative facility Golden Bear • 2005: Feasibility study - GOLDEN BEAR as test platform

  4. Genesis of the facilities – Great Lakes

  5. Shore-Based Test Facility Design

  6. Land-Based Testing Facility

  7. Upgrades in 2010

  8. Genesis of the facilities – Chesapeake Bay

  9. Cape Washington, Baltimore, MDHookup Between Ship and Technology – Bulkhead between Cargo Space and E.R.

  10. Mobile Test Platform - 2011 • Port of Baltimore, 5 – 12 psu • Port of Norfolk, 21 – 28 psu • NRL Anacostia River, 0 psu

  11. Training Ship Golden Bear

  12. Plug and Play Installation on Stern

  13. Caveats • Attaining the approval to conduct USCG-compliant certification testing is not a given. These facilities must demonstrate that they are capable of conducting the tests and have the proper “infrastructure” to support the work. • Until a Final Rule is issued, we will not know all of the requirements for certification testing. • Without dedicated professionals conducting the tests and being in the field on a daily basis, the program would not advance.

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