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Protecting shipowners in the long run: A case for stringent scrubber wash water monitoring

 06.07.2020

Installing a scrubber represents a significant investment for a shipowner. With the financial cost of the system and its installation, coupled with the lay-up time – no shipowner can take the decision lightly; with the reduced spread between HSFO and VLSFO increasing pay back times, scrubbers need to make sense as an even longer-term investment today. The economic case for scrubbers remains strong, though. If HSFO remains cheaper than VLSFO, scrubbers will represent a return on investment for shipowners and the current gap is highly likely to increase rather than decrease any further. Then there is the issue of fuelRead more

6 Exciting Upgrades to the Sea Sentry Wash Water Monitor

 30.06.2020

Owners looking for monitoring systems should ensure that their system of choice performs the full regulatory analysis, as required by the IMO. This includes Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon (PAH), pH, turbidity (to ISO 7027: 1999) and temperature, to ensure robust and accurate measurements are made in accordance with regulatory requirements. Certified by DNV-GL and ClassNK, Chelsea’s Sea Sentry provides users with a full-range PAH measurement using a proven and highly accurate sensing technique.    We at Chelsea are thrilled to announce exciting new updates to the Sea Sentry system that will help you get even more out of it. As a result of a decade of experience in the scrubber wash water market, we have perfected the Sea Sentry system and optimised itRead more

Enabling a future for shipowners; a case for stringent scrubber wash water monitoring

 18.06.2020

‘How do I help vessel owners ensure that they are making a choice that is future proof?’ article by Emma Johnson Investments can be precarious in the current climate. Therefore, all steps must be taken to validate any recommendations for compliance solution to shipowners to enable peace of mind and safeguard operations. In the case of scrubbers, it is imperative that shipowners have an in-built capability to allow them to monitor and manage wash water, providing assurance, but also – vitally – a tangible resource for regulators, as well as insurers, charterers and financiers. To stay afloat in 21st century shipping means always being one step ahead of the curve. Read more

Effective Ballast Water Monitoring in 3 Easy Steps, by Matt Kenney

 01.06.2020

Our Global Business Development Manager, Matt Kenney, takes the complex issue of Ballast Water Monitoring and distills it in to three bite-sized steps to compliance. The key is to understand the potential pitfalls. The International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships’ Ballast Water and Sediments (2004) – herein referred to as the ‘BW Convention’ – is now an integrated part of operating a modern shipping fleet. Since 2017, all compliant ships have been employing a certified ballast water management plan, and any applicable vessels not yet fitted with a suitable ballast water treatment system should now be scheduledRead more

Hello from Chelsea!

 27.04.2020

Hello from Chelsea! As we enter week 6 of remote working Chelsea's spirits are still running high! Thanks to our fabulous production team we're continuing to get sensors and systems out to clients around the world. Why not get in touch? We’re missing human contact!Read more

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“Accurate scrubber wash water monitoring will protect shipowners investing in scrubbers”, article by Elizabeth Paull for Ship & Bunker Magazine

 13.04.2020

Accurate wash water monitoring provides peace of mind and assurance to those making the decision to invest in scrubbers, as well as giving scrubber manufacturers the opportunity to offer confidence in the reliability and accuracy of their systems to their customers. For this reason, owners looking for monitoring systems should ensure that their system of choice performs the full regulatory analysis, as required by the IMO, including PAH, pH, turbidity (to ISO 7027: 1999) and temperature, to enable robust and accurate measurements are made in accordance with regulatory requirements. Installed in over 250 vessels and certified by DNV-GL and ClassNK, Chelsea's Sea Sentry Provides users with a full-range PAH measurement using a proven and highly-accurate sensing technique.Read more

Tackling Invasive species in the Great Lakes

 11.02.2020

Over the last 200 years, the Great Lakes have experienced significant changes to their ecosystems, following the invasion of over 180 alien species. The impact of this invasion is significant and widespread, causing millions of dollars in damage. Chelsea Technologies was invited to take part in the Great Lakes Practicums to demonstrate the efficacy of our portable ballast water compliance monitor, FastBallast, alongside monitoring technologies from five other manufacturers. FastBallast performed well in terms of usability and practicality. It provides a pass/fail results in less than ten minutes compared to the lengthy and expensive analysis methods required by laboratory testing, Indeed, attendees commented on the attractive simplicity of operation and the rapid turnaround of results. Read more

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Chelsea to showcase new fluorometers at Oceanology International 2020, 1-3 Dec, London Excel – Stand: E551

 10.02.2020

On display at Oceanology International this year will be a range of Chelsea's sensors and systems for marine science, including multi-parameter and active fluorometers for Primary Productivity Estimation, In situ Algal Monitoring, Pollution Monitoring, Nutrient Stress Analysis, Climate Change Research and Monitoring of Hydrocarbons. New for 2020 is the VLux MiniSonde, Chelsea’s latest multi-parameter fluorometer for measuring algae, hydrocarbons and tryptophan corrected for turbidity, absorption and CDOM.  Also on display will be the new LabSTAF, a portable laboratory-grade system for the analysis and measurement of Phytoplankton Primary Productivity for research vessels and ships of opportunity.Read more

Lloyds List Europe Awards 2019

Chelsea Shortlisted for Lloyd’s List Award Celebrating Excellence in Environmental Management

 10.12.2019

Chelsea Technologies has been shortlisted in the prestigious Lloyd’s List Europe Awards in the category of “Excellence in Environmental Management”. This award recognises the institutions, companies or individuals that have achieved the most in regards to reducing marine environment pollution from maritime sources. Chelsea has been shortlisted on the strength of their solutions for scrubber wash water monitoring and ballast water discharge monitoring. Read more