Evac Group, a leading provider of innovative and sustainable maritime technologies, has been recognized with four awards in the 2024 Ship Technology Excellence Awards. The company is awarded in the Innovation, Product Launches, Research and Development, and Environmental categories for its significant contributions to maritime sustainability and technological advancement.
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Evac Group’s Cathelco USP DragGone™ system earned the Innovation award for its patented, non-toxic biofouling prevention for vessel hulls. The Product Launches award recognized the market debut of the company’s transformative Evac HydroTreat® system for onboard waste treatment. Evac’s dedication to eco-friendly solutions through its in-house innovation of Evac HydroTreat® garnered the R&D award, while the Environmental award was secured for the solution’s significant waste volume reduction and climate impact.
Ultrasonic power for biofouling prevention
Biofouling presents a significant challenge for the shipping industry, increasing drag, fuel consumption, and greenhouse gas emissions, while also posing a threat to marine ecosystems through the spread of invasive marine species. Cathelco USP DragGone™ system addresses this issue with its patented ultrasonic antifouling technology.
The USP DragGone™ system employs transducers mounted inside the hull to emit ultrasonic waves, preventing microorganisms and algae from attaching to the vessel’s hull. This non-biocidal approach is environmentally responsible and reduces the need for transducers by 60%, simplifying installation and operation. The system’s effectiveness is further demonstrated by its ability to complement anti-fouling paints, offering a holistic solution to hull biofouling. Positive customer feedback and the system’s ability to be seamlessly integrated into new builds or retrofitted into existing vessels without requiring dry-docking highlight both its market acceptance and effectiveness in real-world maritime operations.
Onboard waste treatment revolutionized by Evac HydroTreat®
The Evac HydroTreat® system represents a significant advancement in onboard wet waste treatment. This revolutionary technology processes food waste and bio-sludge sustainably, aligning with the maritime industry’s push towards circular economy practices. The Evac HydroTreat® has been recently launched into the market, showcasing its scalability and broad applicability even beyond the maritime industry. The increasing demand for climate-friendly, non-incineration-based systems highlights the solution’s market acceptance and its capabilities in reducing the carbon footprint of cruise operators.
The HTC biochar, the end-product of the hydrothermal carbonization process of Evac HydroTreat®, is a testament to the system’s ability to transform waste into a valuable product like biogenic fuel for energy production. The HTC biochar has a high potential to be certified as a fertilizer, adding value and promoting circularity. The system’s modular design is adaptable for passenger vessels of various sizes, offering flexibility and scalability in waste management solutions.
Green tech advancements through R&D
Evac Group’s dedication to sustainable innovation has culminated in the Evac HydroTreat® system’s energy-efficient and environmentally impactful technology. The system is a result of Evac’s long-term, ambitious in-house R&D work. The system is unique, as it retains 90% of its thermal energy, showcasing the company’s commitment to energy conservation and climate change mitigation. The ongoing process of certifying HTC biochar as a fertilizer extends the environmental benefits of the technology, contributing to circular economy and global sustainability efforts.
Environmental stewardship of onboard waste management
The Evac HydroTreat® system’s ability to decrease onboard organic waste volume by up to 90% has set a new benchmark in onboard waste management. By transforming waste into HTC biochar for carbon-neutral energy production and potential for carbon sequestration or use as a soil amendment, the system prevents harmful emissions to air. Evac’s extremely energy-efficient process can contribute to an over 80% decrease in waste-related CO₂ emissions, offering a solution enhancing climate targets of Evac’s customers.
Utilizing advanced heat exchangers allows for significant energy conservation, while the non-incineration approach eliminates harmful emissions to the sea and atmosphere. This aligns with MARPOL Annex IV and V regulations and substantially lowers the vessel’s environmental footprint. The HTC biochar produced is rich in carbon, serving as an effective medium for carbon capture and storage. By converting bio sludge and food waste into HTC biochar, Evac® HydroTreat, together with the advanced wastewater treatment system, Evac® MBR, prevents the entry of nutrients and plastics into the oceans, ensuring cleaner seas and protecting marine life.
Evac Group’s solutions, thus, exemplify the industry’s potential to overcome environmental challenges through ingenuity and dedication, setting sail towards a cleaner, more sustainable horizon.
“We are extremely proud to be recognized in four categories at this year’s Ship Technology Excellence Awards. Evac strives to pioneer the sustainability transformation of the maritime sector, and our innovations reflect that ambition. Our Cathelco USP DragGone™ and Evac HydroTreat® solutions role model how innovative engineering and sustainability work hand in hand to reduce environmental impact while improving operational efficiency. These recognitions are a testament to the dedication of our entire team and the trust our customers place in us. Together, we navigate towards a cleaner, more sustainable maritime industry, one groundbreaking solution at a time.” – Björn Ullbro, CEO, Evac Group
Company Profile
Evac Group has been a pioneer in sustainable technologies and solutions for decades. Today, the company is the world’s leading provider of integrated Evac® water, waste, and wastewater systems, Cathelco® corrosion protection, marine growth prevention and ultrasonic antifouling systems, HEM® freshwater systems, as well as spare part, maintenance, and retrofit services for the marine, offshore, and land-based industries.
With 500 colleagues in 14 countries and channel partners in more than 70 countries, Evac Group is close to its customers wherever they are. Evac contributes to a better environment and cleaner seas by helping its customers eliminate waste, conserve water, and mitigate emissions. Together with its customers and partners, Evac strives for a future with no waste. Evac – Nothing to waste.
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Website: https://evac.com/
Email: info.evac@evac.com
Read more about Evac HydroTreat®: https://evac.com/evac/hydrotreat
Read more about Cathelco USP DragGone™: https://evac.com/ultrasonic-antifouling
