BallastWISE CMD officially validated by IMO protocol. Learn more

BallastWISE

Fast, reliable ballast water compliance testing. BallastWISE provides portable, automated analysis of living organisms in ballast water, delivering results in around 40 minutes. Designed for use onboard vessels, in ports and laboratories, BallastWISE helps operators and inspectors verify compliance with IMO D-2 requirements quickly and confidently.

BallastWISE Sampler

Smarter ballast water sampling. The BallastWISE Sampler efficiently concentrates organisms ≥50 µm from large volumes of ballast water into a manageable sample for analysis. Automated and easy to use, it reduces manual handling and supports consistent, representative sampling for reliable ballast water compliance testing.

MicroWISE

Innovating ballast water monitoring. MicroWISE develops practical, science-based solutions for ballast water testing, sampling and compliance. Our BallastWISE technologies combine automation, portability and reliable biological analysis to help ship operators, inspectors and laboratories work more efficiently while protecting marine environments.

Fast, Reliable Solutions for Ballast Water Compliance Testing

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BallastWISE CMD officially validated by IMO protocol. Learn more

BALLASTWISE

Fast, Field-Ready Ballast Water Testing

Perform accurate enumeration of microorganisms in ballast water anywhere. BallastWISE is designed for shipping professionals seeking quick IMO-compliant results.

Key Features:

  • Rapid Results: Get reliable counts of living organisms ≥10μm and ≥50μm within 40 minutes.
  • No Lab Needed: Portable system with all tools included; ideal for on-vessel ballast water compliance testing.
  • User-Friendly: Skip chemicals and complex setups; perfect for non-experts in the maritime industry.
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BALLASTWISE SAMPLER

Efficient Ballast Water Concentration Tool

Concentrate large volumes of ballast water into manageable samples for compliance testing. This easy-to-use instrument ensures precise results for organisms ≥50μm, meeting strict IMO discharge standards.

What Makes It Essential:

  • High-Volume Handling: Process up to 60L/min with accurate sampling.
  • Compliance-Focused: Supports D-2 standards and VGP requirements.
  • Portable Design: Lightweight and rugged for field use in ports or at sea.
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Latest News from Microwise

New partnership between BIO-UV Group and MicroWISE

The partnership combines BIO-SEA | Ballast Water Treatment with the MicroWISE solution for real-time biological monitoring, and involves joint R&D projects aiming...
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BallastWISE, the only IMO-validated CMD

BallastWISE is the first CMD to be validated according to IMO protocol

IMO reports have shown a need for regular testing of ballast water to ensure compliance with the IMO’ Ballast Water Performance Standard. However, the current standard...
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BallastWISE Sampler Matches Plankton Net Performance in Ballast Water Testing

In recently conducted tests, MicroWISE demonstrated that the performance of the BallastWISE Sampler is identical to the standard plankton net filtration setup at the...
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Equipment production partner: KC Denmark

Scaling up production of ballast water CMD solutions

In early 2024, MicroWISE made KC Denmark A/S our official equipment production partner. By leveraging KC’s +35 years of experience in maritime equipment, MicroWISE...
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Inline CMD system for monitoring operationality of BWMS: development project

Monitoring, rather than simply testing to prove compliance in port or during checkups, is important, as the ballast water tests performed by many groups have shown...
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Conducting the first tests of ballast water quality monitoring platform integrated on a vessel: BallastWISE Inline

We are excited to announce that Control Union has successfully completed the first independently validated continuous operational tests of BallastWISE Inline: a fixed...
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What our customers say about us

BallastWISE has made it possible for us to do ballast water commissioning testing with accurate and rapid results. This test instrument is easy to use, and we were able to integrate it into our operations with minimal training. BallastWISE has proven to be a trusted and durable equipment that has travelled the world with us. We conducted our first ballast water test with the BallastWISE test instrument just after Techgarden was approved by DNV as a BWMS commissioning test service supplier. Now, Techgarden is class approved by 5 different class societies (ABS, BV, DNV, LR & RINA). To date (June 2024), we have conducted 58 tests using the BallastWISE test instrument
Tore Jensen, Managing Director
Techgarden
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BallastWISE has made it possible for us to do ballast water commissioning testing with accurate and rapid results. This test instrument is easy to use, and we were able to integrate it into our operations with minimal training. BallastWISE has proven to be a trusted and durable equipment that has travelled the world with us. We conducted our first ballast water test with the BallastWISE test instrument just after Techgarden was approved by DNV as a BWMS commissioning test service supplier. Now, Techgarden is class approved by 5 different class societies (ABS, BV, DNV, LR & RINA). To date (June 2024), we have conducted 58 tests using the BallastWISE test instrument
BallastWISE Customer Testimonial – Techgarden
Tore Jensen, Managing Director
Techgarden
At Hauschildt Marine, to date (June 2024), we have performed 140 commissioning tests with BallastWISE. Many of our customers have been positively surprised that they get the result on the spot. For our team, learning to operate this CMD was easy, it only took a few hours training, which we received at MicroWISE’s headquarters. The support we have received from MicroWISE is top notch, and they are always available to answer questions.
Jannick Meinke Thuren Larsen, Project Manager
Hauschildt Marine
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At Hauschildt Marine, to date (June 2024), we have performed 140 commissioning tests with BallastWISE. Many of our customers have been positively surprised that they get the result on the spot. For our team, learning to operate this CMD was easy, it only took a few hours training, which we received at MicroWISE’s headquarters. The support we have received from MicroWISE is top notch, and they are always available to answer questions.
BallastWISE Customer Testimonial – Hauschildt Marine
Jannick Meinke Thuren Larsen, Project Manager
Hauschildt Marine