Sustainable wastewater solutions

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One of the Evac’s Sustainability spearhead products, the Evac Membrane Bioreactor (MBR), is an advanced wastewater treatment process that can treat all wastewater streams to current standards – and beyond. Evac MBR allows vessels to operate in environmentally sensitive areas, treating and discharging all wastewater generated by passengers and crew without threat to human health or the marine environment. It is based on proven membrane bioreactor technology, which can flter out nutrients and even microplastic particles. “Our biological membrane technology MBR ensures pure results”, says Jolanda Vervaart of Qua-vac. “This is very important so as not to adversely afect life in rivers and other waters.” The wastewater treatment units contain 6 to 7 million bacteria, which process almost all pollution. Only 3% to 5% of the residue is released.

Environmental matters are critical for all vessels, as ecosystems are highly vulnerable. Qua-vac systems are installed on all kinds of vessels; from yachts to cargo ships and on hundreds of Rhine cruise ships. The systems ensure that 95% of the waste water on board is purifed, after which it can be discharged into the surface water within the strict Rhine and IMO standards. Qua-vac also supplies complete food and galley waste systems and dry solid waste systems that ofer simple, costefective operation. Rigorously tested for marine conditions, Evac systems fulfl all marine and ofshore standards. Qua-vac is committed to minimise impact on safety and environment in all their products and services. The advanced wastewater treatment solution is a reliable process to meet the most stringent efuent regulations everywhere in the world. These technologies also remain risk-free and economical throughout the lifetime of the vessel. Evac treatment plants are certifed to meet the IMO MEPC 227(64), River Rhine certifcation and U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) type approval. >>

Jolanda Vervaart – Qua-vac.

The collection and treatment systems are supplied in standard Evac confguration or are designed and supplied by Qua-vac according to the customer’s wishes. The equipment meets all maritime and ofshore standards, has low service and maintenance intervals, low operating costs, and high ease of use. “All our systems are fully in line with our vision to be able to use our expertise to contribute to a more sustainable living environment”, according to Ms Vervaart. “The need is greater than ever. That is why we continue to innovate and invest with passion for our profession, also in sustainable relationships with our customers worldwide.” Qua-vac/Evac systems are focused on simple and reliable construction. The builders of the fnest cruise vessels in the world rely on their systems. Within yachts and superyachts, they focus on passenger comfort and aesthetics, high quality materials, and elegant design. With regard to navy vessels, they focus on military requirements. Shock, vibration, airborne and structural noise, and electromagnetic interference (EMI). Qua-vac/Evac has thousands of references for work boats, support vessels, exploration vessels, ice breakers, hospital ships, and more. These all have varying needs and operational conditions, as well as limited opportunities for service and maintenance, and the focus is always on the best customer solution.

Every year, the company of the year award is awarded to companies within Almere that make a diference. This is determined based on several criteria. Within the category ‘small business’, they look at: distinctiveness in the market, appearance in the working area, sustainability (people, planet and proft), social involvement in Almere, and innovation. As we are composing this issue of ShipBuilding industry, we learned that, to their great honor, Qua-vac has been nominated for Company of the Year 2023 in the category ‘small business’. The selection of the nominee for the company of the year 2023 was chosen by a jury of experts chaired by alderman Maaike Veeninga. The winner will have been chosen before this edition of ShipBuilding Industry comes out, thus for the results, please keep an eye on the website and social of Qua-vac.