FAQ - Bawat BaaS
What is a Port Reception Facility?
A Port Reception Facility also called PRF is an onshore mobile system located at a port, designed to treat ballast water. A Bawat BaaS - ballast as a service solution you can use if your vessel has an inoperable or non-compliant ballast water management system (BWMS), or if the system is undergoing maintenance.
How does the ballast water treatment process work at a Port Reception Facility?
The vessel’s ballast water is pumped into the Bawat BaaS port side ballast water treatment facility, where it undergoes heat treatment to remove harmful organisms, bacteria, and invasive species.
What are the benefits of using a Port Reception Facility over onboard treatment?
Compliance assurance, cost-effective, convenience and pay-per-use.
Can the Port Reception Facility handle any type of ballast water?
Yes, with Bawat's BaaS - ballast as a service you can.
How much does it cost to treat ballast water at a Port Reception Facility?
Bawat BaaS - ballast as a Service operates our port facilities on a pay-per-cubic-meter (m³) model. The exact cost depends on the volume of ballast water that needs to be treated.
How long does the ballast water treatment process take?
The time required depends on the volume of ballast water you need treated.
How do I book ballast water treatment at a Port Reception Facility?
To use Bawat's Ballast as a Service- BaaS - Port Reception Facility, it’s recommended to contact the port authority or the facility operator prior to treatment.
What regulations do Port Reception Facilities for ballast water comply with?
Bawat's Port Reception Facilities are designed to comply with international standards, including the IMO D2 regulations under the Ballast Water Management Convention.
What are the consequences of not treating ballast water properly?
Failing to properly treat ballast water can result in fines, vessel delays, and even detainment.