Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Greece, ERMA FIRST is a leading manufacturer of ballast water treatment systems (BWΤS). Its robust systems ensure worldwide compliance, provide operational simplicity and reduce operational expenditure.
ERMA FIRST passionately believes in sustainability and is dedicated to preserving and protecting the marine ecosystem.
ERMA FIRST’s customer-centric approach offers flexible and convenient servicing through a trusted network of engineers worldwide. ERMA FIRST provides sales, maintenance and training to clients via a network of offices in 46 countries.
ERMA FIRST is proud to manufacture the industry-benchmark ballast water treatment system - the ERMA FIRST FIT BWTS - which incorporates the most reliable and efficient filtration followed by a state-of-the-art disinfection stage.
FIT is an advanced modular system which can be installed on both newbuilds and as a retrofit. Covering an extensive capacity range from 50 to 3600m3/hr and holding USCG & IMO Type Approvals, FIT is an ideal solution for all types of ships providing to ship managers and operators with unmatched practical flexibility and allows the ships to operate unimpeded globally. There is no need to slow down cargo operations, no need to undertake ballast water exchange and no need for treatment at discharge.
Growth, innovation and continuous improvement is in the ERMA FIRST DNA.
oneTANK, producer of the world’s smallest ballast water treatment system, was acquired by ERMA FIRST last year. ERMA FIRST also strategically aligns with Dutch shipbuilding and engineering experts Damen to offer oneTANK to the widest possible global audience. Respected German marine water treatment system manufacturer, RWO, was also purchased in 2021.
To date, ERMA FIRST has installed over 2,500 ballast water
treatment systems on more than 1,800 ships worldwide. Its global after-sales network now encompasses locations in 16 locations as well as a tie up with MAN Energy Solutions in the Benelux region.
ERMA FIRST also owns intelligent-performance monitoring firm METIS, acquired in 2019, which brings integrated artificial intelligence to the ERMA FIRST FIT BWTS system.
“Our purchase of oneTANK in 2021 was a game-changer for the ballast water treatment market,” said ERMA FIRST Managing Director Konstantinos Stampedakis.
“The system is compact, simple-to-use, and fully automated. It de- livers a quick to install additional solution for small ballast tanks on big ships as well as a stand-alone solution for small vessels such as yachts, tugs and offshore support vessels.
“We were also delighted to welcome RWO into the fold. RWO is a world leader in water treatment systems for the shipping industry with a strong customer base and a reputation for excellence and reliability.”
Earlier this year, ERMA FIRST were delighted to unveil ERMA FIRST BLUE CONNECT - a shore power containerized system designed for high voltage shore connection.
BLUE CONNECT enables ships’ diesel generators to be switched off with a resultant reduction in noise and emissions, such as particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, sulphur oxides, carbon oxides and volatile organic compounds.
BLUE CONNECT is available for RoRo/RoPax, Passenger Ferries, Containers and Tankers.