Wastewater Treatment in Shipbuilding & Marine Recycling Needs a Rethink
- Valence Water
- Oct 5
- 2 min read

From hull washing to ship scrapping, shipyards and marine terminals generate some of the most complex and heavily contaminated wastewater in industry.
This isn’t just oily water — it’s a mix of:
· Emulsified fuels & lubricants
· Heavy metals
· Paints, degreasers, and cleaning agents
· Suspended solids and biological load
⚠️ Traditional treatment systems—DAFs, chemical coagulation, and biological processes—struggle under these conditions. Long retention times, hazardous chemical handling, huge footprint requirements, and rising disposal fees are just a few of the challenges.
🌊 At Valence Water, we believe shipyards deserve better.
Our patented WaterMiner® and OxiMiner™ systems are engineered specifically for high-strength industrial wastewater. Designed to handle the complexity of marine waste streams, our electrochemical platform provides:
✅ <10-minute treatment time (versus hours or days for biological systems)
✅ No chemical coagulants or pH adjusters
✅ 80%+ reduction in consumables cost
✅ 30–40% less sludge, and it’s 50% drier—meaning lower disposal costs
✅ Odor-free, sealed system perfect for congested docks and coastal cities
✅ Modular & containerized, making implementation fast and scalable
💡 One major marine terminal recently piloted our system and is now replacing their chemical plant. Their projected annual cost savings exceed $2.4M, with a full ROI in under 1.5 years.
🌱 In a sector under pressure from tightening regulations, rising costs, and community scrutiny, Valence Water is helping shipyards stay compliant, reduce environmental impact, and cut operational costs—without chemicals.
Whether you're managing a dry dock, terminal, or full-scale ship recycling yard, there's a better way to treat your water.
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