AFECO, the number one independent specialist in biological waste treatment in the marine sector, is expanding its presence in the superyacht market with a range of unique bespoke wastewater treatment management and support packages tailored specifically for the superyacht sector.

The company recognises that the superyacht sector faces unique wastewater management challenges. Issues can arise as a result of the complexity of wastewater treatment systems, which are getting more complex due to the tightening of effluent consents. Process problems can occur due to mechanical inconsistencies, the result of needing bespoke systems in order to fit a vessel’s layout. Superyacht engineers and interior crews often lack the support and training to deal with the onboard systems and this results in lost time and additional cost resolving these issues.

AFECO’s solutions are specific to the superyacht sector. They work to address the unique challenges that the sector faces, through the right combination of knowledge, prevention, optimisation, training and support. This saves vessels time and money, while ensuring that overboard discharge remains compliant.

AFECO has put together three distinct packages to address the range of needs within the superyacht sector. The risk management package is tailored to manage and lower risk for new builds and retrofitted systems and is targeted at yards and management companies. The package includes detailed evaluation of the black and grey water systems and process commissioning and testing to ensure that waste systems function within controlled parameters before superyachts leave the shipyard.

The optimisation package provides tools to enable existing vessels to identify and rectify performance issues. The package offers detailed evaluation of system design and installation, process performance testing, system optimisation, recommissioning, warranty claim support and reporting. 

AFECO’s training and support package gives superyacht crews the support and knowledge required to ensure overboard discharge remains compliant and wastewater systems operate effectively, with a dedicated engineers support service. This includes vessel specific training on the waste system including cleaning product selection, training updates after crew changes, bi-annual health check of the wastewater system and a dedicated remote support service for engineers. This consistent, expert support will enable the swift resolution of problems even through crew and shift changes.

AFECO also offers a range of both reactive and preventative wastewater treatment support solutions and services. This allows superyacht clients to build a bespoke package to cater to their needs. These include:

•   Black and grey water systems specialist advice and support

•   Biological, semi-biological, chemical and physical process expertise

•   Specialist engineers and crew training including cleaning product use and system trouble shooting

•   Pre-season system health checks

•   System commissioning

•   Performance evaluations and reports

•   Process optimisation

•   On-board sample analysis

•   Expert warranty claim support

•   Dedicated support service including bi-annual health checks and engineers phone support

AFECO has a wealth of experience in the control, evaluation, performance optimisation, commissioning and operation of black and grey water treatment systems, spanning over 20 years. Being completely independent of all manufacturers and suppliers of wastewater treatment packages means that AFECO is able to provide independent and impartial advice and support.

For more information on AFECO visit www.afeco.co.uk