EVERY SHIP IS UNIQUE
Step 1: Goltens provides ship-owners with the decision support they need when selecting a treatment system. Key considerations are space, power, ballasting flexibility, voyage patterns and special requirements such as the need for meeting EX requirements.

PLAN TO WORK, THEN WORK TO PLAN
Step 2: An onboard survey to make a visual inspection of where to tie-in the system, take measurements and optionally make a 3D laser scan of the installation space ensures that subsequent engineering design is based on the actual configuration of the ship. Often, particularly for older vessels, existing drawings are inaccurate. The survey is also used to evaluate how the system can be brought on board and whether or not it will be possible to undertake all or part of the installation at sea.

Step 3: Back at the engineering centre, pre-engineering work is carried out to identify the key design issues, check load balance, modify ballast diagrams and prepare a detailed quote. There will be no surprises for the ship-owner after this detailed analysis and the feasibility of the chosen system will be confirmed.

SMOOTH INTEGRATION WITH CLASS REQUIREMENTS
Step 4: A detailed design phase includes preparation of the isometric drawings of piping and the construction drawings to meet class requirements. A part list and an updated ballast water management plan will also be prepared. Goltens has established a reputation for delivering highly skilled teams for the most critical repair projects that ship-owners have. Our experience with class requirements and our ongoing analysis of the technologies and legislative requirements helps ship-owners achieve the milestone of class approval as smoothly as possible. This is not a task that equipment manufacturers themselves are optimally prepared for and our experience in this area counts for a lot in saved time and money.


MEASURE TWICE, CUT ONCE
Step 5: Purchasing of equipment and prefabrication of piping and foundations is made simple by the thorough specifications already developed. Assorted ancillary materials such as cabling and valves are included in the purchasing to ensure there are no delays once installation commences.

Step 6: Goltens can provide installation, commissioning and crew training services worldwide. Their services include full electrical installation. Minimizing operational downtime can involve various approaches in the way the installation stages are conducted including partial work done during dry-docking, alongside or at sea. Worldwide availability of Goltens’ installation teams means voyage patterns can be maintained with minimal disruption.


A SERVICE PARTNERSHIP
Step 7: Possibly the most critical step long-term, Goltens provides on-going support and service worldwide. Goltens Green Technologies aims to be a long-term partner to ship-owners as they meet the growing number of environmental requirements being enacted by IMO. Their services will also eventually cover other equipment such as air emissions abatement technologies.