The Future of Maritime Retrofits: A Partnership Between OEMs and Retrofit Service Providers

GLO Marine has always believed in the power of strong, collaborative partnerships to drive success in the maritime industry. One such partnership that has significantly contributed to our mutual growth is with BIO-SEA by BIO-UV Group. Together, we work towards assisting vessel owners in complying with essential Ballast Water Management regulations. Maxime Dedeurwaerder, Business Unit Director for BIO-SEA, provides a detailed account of our collaborative efforts and the impact of our joint initiatives on client satisfaction and project success. 

Testimonial from Maxime Dedeurwaerder, Business Unit Director for BIO-SEA by BIO-UV Group 

“In my role as Business Unit Director for BIO-SEA by BIO-UV Group, I’ve had the valuable opportunity to work alongside GLO Marine in our shared mission to assist vessel owners in meeting Ballast Water Management regulations. Our objective is to design and supply ballast water treatment systems with a lifecycle approach, ensuring high-quality support from the project stage through to operation and maintenance. 

Apart from the quality of the equipment, the success of retrofit projects heavily relies on precise execution, where GLO Marine has shown considerable expertise. This is an area where GLO Marine excels. Over the years, GLO Marine has been involved in over 40 engineering projects for BIO-SEA systems and more than 20 complete retrofit jobs, managing everything from design and prefabrication to procurement and installation. This comprehensive approach has streamlined our projects, reduced costs, and eliminated the need for multiple subcontractors, resulting in more efficient and timely project completions.  

Our clients have consistently praised GLO Marine’s precise engineering and installation work. Their thorough support during installation enhances the overall efficiency and reliability of our systems in operation. This attention to detail and dedication to quality has significantly contributed to our clients’ satisfaction and the overall success of our projects. 

Collaborating with GLO Marine has greatly enhanced the service we provide to our clients, ensuring the effective operation of our equipment. In today’s maritime industry, the role of retrofit service providers is becoming increasingly crucial. Providers like GLO Marine, with their deep understanding of both the equipment and the vessels, are essential partners in the retrofit and upgrade process. Vessel owners are increasingly recognizing the value of working with integrated service providers who offer comprehensive solutions. 

I am grateful for the partnership we have established with GLO Marine and look forward to continuing our collaboration in the future.” 

Maxime Dedeurwaerder 

Business Unit Director for BIO-SEA by BIO-UV Group 

 GLO MARINE – an integrated vessel upgrade partner 

 As an external vessel upgrade partner, GLO Marine provides turnkey solutions for all vessel modifications and upgrades. From project design to installation and compliance, we focus on efficiency and cost-effectiveness, offering a streamlined, single point of contact strategy. This allows our clients to concentrate on their core operations while we manage the complexities of the projects. 

To learn more about our work and see the impact of our collaboration with BIO-SEA by BIO-UV Group, visit the Projects section on the GLO Marine website.