Bawat continues to build momentum in the European ship recycling segment, having successfully completed two large-scale ballast water treatment operations in Nothern Europe for the same customer. Across the two projects, more than 100.000m³ of ballast water was treated in connection with vessel recycling activities.

Both operations were carried out in accordance with the requirements of the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships which entered into force 26th June 2025, where proper ballast water management is a key component of environmentally sound and compliant recycling processes.

The repeat engagement highlights increasing demand for Bawat’s Ballast Water as a Service (BaaS) model within the recycling segment. As regulatory enforcement strengthens and recycling activity in Northern Europe grows, shipowners and yards are increasingly seeking Bawat BaaS solutions that ensure compliance.

“We are encouraged to see the Hong Kong Convention being implemented in practice,” said Marcus Hummer, CEO of Bawat. “These repeat projects confirm both the scalability of our technology and the growing demand for Bawat BaaS solutions in the recycling segment. We see significant growth potential, particularly in Northern Europe, where a large number of ageing and end-of-life assets in the North Sea are expected to enter recycling in the coming years. We also expect continued traction driven by stricter enforcement and increased focus on environmentally responsible end-of-life vessel management.”