Bio-UV Equips Five Cruise Ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
Bio-UV Group has completed a program to supply ballast water treatment systems to Chantiers de l'Atlantique for a series of five cruise ships. The delivery of the fifth ship at the end of last year marks the culmination of a collaboration between the water treatment specialist and the French shipyard.
Complete Series Equipped with Bio-Sea Systems
All five cruise ships built by Chantiers de l'Atlantique are now equipped with Bio-Sea UV ballast water treatment systems. Each ship features a system from the B series, designed to handle flow rates of 250 m³/h. Bio-UV Group was selected for its ability to provide consistent ballast water treatment without the use of chemicals across all required flow rates.
Technology Meeting Environmental Expectations
Maxime Dedeurwaerder, commercial director of Bio-UV Group's solutions, stated that this program reflects the enduring trust of the cruise sector in UV treatment technology. He emphasized that this class of ships has high expectations for environmental performance, and that the company's technology meets these standards across the fleet. The implementation of programs for cruise ships demonstrates the growing interest in UV-based systems, particularly in a context where modern fleets are gearing up for stricter regulations and increased scrutiny of ballast water discharges.
Bio-UV Group: Revenue and Production Capabilities
Bio-UV Group designs and manufactures water treatment systems using ultraviolet, ozone, advanced oxidation (AOP), and salt electrolysis for over 35 years. In 2011, the company added ship ballast water treatment systems to its offerings. It recorded a consolidated revenue of 35.9 million euros in 2025. Listed on the stock market since July 2018, it employs 150 people and manufactures its products at specialized sites in Lunel and Seysses (France), as well as in Great Britain. More than 50% of its revenue is generated internationally.
