Optimarin Guardian receives DNV Type Approval

Optimarin Guardian has received DNV Type Approval, marking a significant milestone for the company. The ballast water management system integrates Hyde Marine UV reactor technology with Optimarin's established control system and component portfolio. This creates a compact BWMS range from 60 to 3,000 m³/h, offering greater flexibility for shipyards, naval architects, and vessel owners.

Guardian's lower power requirements and straightforward operation make it particularly attractive for smaller vessels, such as yachts and fishing boats. The system is available in configurations ranging from 60 to 3,000 m³/h, significantly expanding Optimarin's product offering at the lower end of the capacity range. Tore Svanheld, Optimarin's CEO, emphasized that the approval is a testament to the company's goal of creating a product that meets customers' needs for lower power demand, straightforward operation, and familiar control philosophy.

The DNV Type Approval builds upon the existing Guardian approval, incorporating Optimarin's control system and components from the Protector portfolio. This integration positions Guardian as a complementary offering within Optimarin's broader portfolio, following the company's acquisition of Hyde Marine's ballast water treatment business.

With more than 2,000 systems sold and 30 years of experience in ballast water treatment, Optimarin is now ready to bring Guardian to market across its full range of capacities.