A ballast tank system

NL2039567B1Active Publication Date: 2026-07-20FNV IP BV
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Patent Information

Application Number
NL2039567
Authority / Receiving Office
NL · NL
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-09
Publication Date
2026-07-20
Estimated Expiration
2045-01-09
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Abstract

Methods and systems involving a ballast tank system for a vessel using low flashpoint fuel is disclosed. The ballast tank system comprises a ballast tank configured to interchangeably store water and low flashpoint fuel. The ballast tank system further comprises one or more conduits configured to transfer water and low flashpoint fuel into and out of the ballast tank. The ballast tank system further comprises one or more valves, fluidly coupled to the one or more conduits, configured to control the transfer of water and low flashpoint fuel into and out ofthe ballast tank via the one or more conduits. The methods include methods for using and filling the ballast tank system. Also disclosed is a vessel comprising the ballast tank system and a computer system for performing the method. Unlocking insights from Geo-Data, the present invention further relates to improvements in sustainability and environmental developments: together we create a safe and liveable world.
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