Water treatment specialist BIO-UV Group has confirmed the successful completion of a high-profile programme with its shipbuilding partner Chantiers de l\u2019Atlantique to supply BIO-SEA ballast-water treatment systems to a series of five cruise ships.<\/p>\n
The fifth vessel in the series, delivered by the Saint-Nazaire shipyard at the end of last year, was fitted out with a BIO-SEA B-Series system designed to treat flow rates of 250m3\/h. The milestone project means all Chantiers de l\u2019Atlantique-built vessels in this class now sail with BIO-SEA UV ballast-water treatment systems.<\/p>\n
BIO-UV Group was selected to supply its B-Series BIO-SEA system due to its proven ability to deliver consistent, chemical-free ballast-water treatment across the full range of flow rates required by the sector.<\/p>\n
Maxime Dedeurwaerder<\/strong>, Sales Director for BIO-UV Group\u2019s solutions, said the completion of the five-ship programme reflects sustained confidence in UV-based water treatment technology from the cruise sector.<\/p>\n \u201cSupplying ballast-water treatment systems to all 5 vessels is a significant milestone for BIO-UV Group and confirms the strength of our long-term partnership with Chantiers de l\u2019Atlantique and this cruise brand. This class sets high expectations for environmental performance, and we are proud that our technology meets those standards consistently across the fleet,<\/em>\u201d he said.<\/p>\n BIO-SEA B-Series systems treat ballast water using ultraviolet light and without chemicals or active substances, ensuring ship operators and crews are compliant with IMO D-2 discharge standards while simplifying operation and maintenance. For large passenger vessels, the BIO-UV Group technology also provides predictable running costs and none of the safety, storage or neutralisation requirements associated with other types of systems.<\/p>\n These benefits support the operating profiles of cruise ships, which routinely conduct rapid turnarounds and call at ports with strict environmental controls, said Dedeurwaerder.<\/p>\n \u201cOur UV treatment technology is increasingly being adopted by passenger ship operators, particularly cruise lines operating global itineraries, with tight turnaround schedules and extremely high hotel-load demands<\/em>,\u201d he said. \u201cThis places real pressure on onboard systems, and operators need to ensure they have an effective BWTS onboard from the outset.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n He added that the cruise segment continues to play a central role in BIO-UV Group\u2019s long-term strategy. \u201cThe sector continues to invest in new vessels designed around sustainability and long-term operational efficiency. As such, we expect demand for robust and compact UV-based systems to continue as operators seek solutions that minimise maintenance, simplify compliance, and align with their broader environmental commitments. Where reliability, small footprint, and safety are paramount, BIO-SEA is engineered with those priorities in mind.<\/p>\n \u201cThe completion of several prestigious cruise ship programmes demonstrates the value of UV-based systems, especially as modern cruise fleets prepare for stricter regulations and closer scrutiny of ballast-water discharges.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n About BIO-UV Group<\/p>\n For more than 35 years, BIO-UV Group has designed, manufactured, and marketed ultraviolet (UV-C), ozone, AOP, and salt-electrolysis water-treatment systems for a range of applications: swimming pools, aquaculture, aquariums, industrial process water, wastewater, and drinking water. In 2011, it expanded its offering to include ballast-water treatment systems for ships. The company manufactures its products at specialised production sites in Lunel and Muret, France, and in Great Britain, allowing it to respond rapidly to clients\u2019 specific needs worldwide. Listed on the stock exchange since July 2018, the company recorded consolidated revenue of \u20ac35.9 million in 2025 and currently employs 150 people. More than 50% of Group sales are generated internationally.<\/p>\n www.bio-uv.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Water treatment specialist BIO-UV Group has confirmed the successful completion of a high-profile programme with […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":23,"featured_media":277704,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[273,298],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-277703","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-maritimes-news","category-seagoing-maritimes-news"],"yoast_head":"\n