According to the latest information from ''Viktor Lenac'', the Croatian shipyard is to manufacture ballast water management system modules with Wartsila from Finland.

The Viktor Lenac company from Rijeka also reported that last year they installed Wartsila ballast water treatment systems in three Russian ships thus by its quality performance the company gained trust of the world's leading company engaged in the development of advanced technology solutions on the maritime shipping market.

The market for the ballast water treatment is just starting to grow, whilst a real boost is expected in the years to come. In September this year, the Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments will come into force. In accordance with this convention, shipping companies must install wastewater treatment systems in the period from 2019 to 2021.

As far as Viktor Lenac-Wartsila cooperation is concerned, the Finish company will deliver its equipment and technical documentation to Rijeka, whilst the Croatian shipyard will manufacture ready-made modules that will later be installed on ships at Viktor Lenac or transported to other shipyard by a shipping company's choice.

''It is a great honour to be chosen as a partner by a leading technology company such as Wartsila. This speaks a lot about Viktor Lenac and what it represents in the world of the repair shipbuilding today'', commented Aljosa Pavelin, the CEO of Viktor Lenac.

Wartsila is a Finnish multinational company with 200 branches in more than 70 countries worldwide employing 18,000 people. Last year the company generated income of 4,8 billion Euros. Wartsila is a global leader in advanced technologies and complete lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy market