ERMA FIRST GROUP joins green marine to strengthen environmental commitment in North America and Europe

ERMA FIRST GROUP, a global leader in sustainable maritime technologies, is proud to announce its official membership in Green Marine, the leading environmental certification program for the North American maritime industry. This milestone marks a significant step in the company’s strategic expansion and commitment to environmental responsibility across global markets.

With this membership, ERMA FIRST GROUP gains access to an extensive network of maritime stakeholders, including service/product/tech providers, engineering and environmental consulting, ship managers, Class societies, R&D companies, pilotage, energy companies, governments, municipalities, maritime/port/ferry associations, and shipping chambers. By integrating into Green Marine’s directory, ERMA FIRST GROUP enhances its credibility and strengthens its ability to engage with key industry players in the region. Moreover, the organization’s participation in Green Marine Europe underscores its commitment to sustainable shipping on both sides of the Atlantic.

“Our participation in Green Marine aligns perfectly with ERMA FIRST GROUP’s mission to drive sustainable innovation within the maritime sector,” said Nikos Drimalas, Sales Director, ERMA FIRST GROUP. “Through this collaboration, we aim to promote cutting-edge environmental solutions, including our complete Decarbonization portfolio including ESDs, AMP and CCS, the Ecochlor’s EcoOne BWTS Series, EcoBlue BWTS Chemical, Armada PALS solution, and other advanced technologies, to help North American and European shipowners meet stringent regulatory standards.”

ERMA FIRST GROUP’s comprehensive suite of offerings includes:

Energy Saving Devices (ESD): FLEX SERIES consisting of FLEXCAP (propeller cap), FLEXRING (duct), and FLEXFINS (hull fins)

ARMADA Passive Air Lubrication System (PALS)

Alternative Maritime Power (AMP): BLUE CONNECT

Carbon Capture & Storage (CCS): CARBON FIT

Advanced Measurement & Monitoring Technologies: AMIO Coriolis Flow Meter, NaviPULSE VFD (Variable Frequency Drives), and Metis Ship Connect, a cloud-based solution for data acquisition, monitoring, and optimization.

POLCOR Sacrificial Anodes, also available in Cadmium-free version

Bilge, Sewage, and Freshwater Treatment

Comprehensive BWTS Portfolio: ERMA FIRST FIT BWTS, the industry standard solution, ERMA FIRST FLOW BWTS, an advanced filterless solution, oneTANK BWTS, the world’s smallest and lowest-cost BWTS, and Ecochlor’s EcoOne BWTS Series.

As part of this initiative, ERMA FIRST GROUP will take part in the upcoming GreenTech Conference, scheduled for June 9-11 in New Orleans, USA. This premier event gathers Green Marine members and industry leaders to discuss the latest advancements in maritime sustainability.

ERMA FIRST GROUP will leverage this platform to showcase its innovative solutions and foster collaborations that drive a greener future for global shipping.

To ensure seamless regional coordination, David Swindells will be handling the ERMA FIRST GROUP interests in the North America territory, while Nikos Drimalas, Sales Director, ERMA FIRST GROUP, will oversee activities in Europe.

For more information on ERMA FIRST GROUP’s sustainable initiatives and Green Marine membership, visit Green Marine Partners Page: https://green-marine.org/members/partners/.

About ERMA FIRST GROUP

From saving the oceans, to safeguarding the planet

Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Greece, ERMA FIRST GROUP is a leading manufacturer and provider of future-proof sustainable maritime solutions. The Group’s robust systems and solutions ensure worldwide compliance, provide operational simplicity and reduce operational expenditure, while at the same time minimising the impact of ship operations on the environment.

ERMA FIRST GROUP’s customer-centric approach offers flexible and convenient servicing through a trusted network of certified engineers worldwide. ERMA FIRST GROUP provides sales, maintenance and training to clients via offices in 46 countries.

ERMA FIRST GROUP offers a complete portfolio, including Ballast Water Treatment Systems (BWTS), Alternative Maritime Power (AMP) solutions, Energy Saving Devices (ESDs) and Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) systems.

ERMA FIRST won the Lloyd’s List Technical Achievement Award (2013 and 2023), the GREEN4SEA Technology Award (2016) and the GREEN4SEA Sustainability Award (2023). For more information, contact us at sales@ermafirst.com or visit www.ermafirst.com.