Wave International Marine Filtration Systems
Wave International provides water filtration and water management solutions developed for yacht and boat applications. Proper filtration in critical lines such as bilge water, grey water, and drinking water both extends equipment life and improves onboard living comfort. Wave systems can be selected and integrated with modular product groups suitable for different usage scenarios.
Product Overview
In marine systems, filtration means not only “cleanliness” but also system protection and operational safety. Oil/dirt mixtures may occur in bilge lines, micro-contaminants in grey water lines, and taste/odor/particle risks in drinking water lines. Wave International product groups aim to provide a more stable and manageable vessel infrastructure with a filtration approach tailored to the needs of each line.
Line Protection and Longer Service Life
Filtration can help improve maintenance intervals by reducing contamination in pumps, fittings, and sensitive equipment.
Cleaner Water Management
Provides solutions designed to reduce particles and unwanted taste/odor effects in drinking water and service water lines.
Odor Control
Holding tank vent filtration aims to reduce unpleasant odors at the vent outlet.
Product Groups
The Wave International product family is grouped under 6 main categories for different lines. Bilge, grey water, drinking water, washdown, holding tank vent, and watermaker protection.
| Product Group | Purpose of Use |
|---|---|
| Bilge Water Filtration | A filtration approach focused on reducing the discharge risk of oily bilge water; it can also help capture micro-waste. |
| Grey Water Filtration | A solution designed to reduce contaminants in wastewater/grey water lines; regulatory compliance can be targeted with proper system planning. |
| Drinking Water Filtration | Filtration designed to improve drinking water quality; especially preferred for onboard use and service applications. |
| Washdown Filtration | Service water filtration that helps reduce stains/marks after washing and rinsing. |
| Holding Tank Vent Filtration | Filtration focused on reducing unpleasant odors from the holding tank vent outlet. |
| Watermaker Protection | A pre-filtration approach designed to protect the vessel’s watermaker system and extend equipment life. |
On Wave International’s product page, global limits for oil content in bilge discharge 15/5 ppm are mentioned. Since such limits may vary depending on the operating region, it is important to verify your vessel’s flag/port requirements before selection.
Why Wave Filtration?
- System efficiency: A more stable operation is targeted by helping reduce line contamination.
- Reduced maintenance workload: Filtration can support the prevention of failures caused by sediment/particles.
- Comfort and hygiene: Taste/odor and particle effects can be reduced in drinking water and service water lines.
- Odor control: Unpleasant odor spread from the holding tank vent line can be reduced.
- Watermaker protection: A pre-filtration setup can be designed to protect sensitive equipment from contaminants.
Short Guide for Selecting the Right Product
For the most accurate selection, the first question should be clear: “which line / which problem?” With the following information, quotation and product matching can be accelerated:
| Requirement | Required Information |
|---|---|
| Bilge filtration | Vessel length, bilge pump capacity, discharge line diameter, photo of the existing system. |
| Grey water filtration | Grey water sources shower/galley, daily usage intensity, tank/line arrangement. |
| Drinking water filtration | Water source tank/shore supply, usage points, taste/odor complaint, expected flow rate. |
| Washdown filtration | Washdown line flow rate, stain/mark issue, current filter/network condition. |
| Vent filtration | Holding tank volume, vent outlet location, odor intensity. |
| Watermaker protection | Watermaker capacity, pre-filter setup, seawater intake line details. |
As Akel Marin, we determine the suitable Wave product group according to your vessel’s infrastructure and manage the supply process with the right installation/line plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Let’s choose the right Wave filtration solution for your vessel
Tell us which line you want to filter; we will clarify the right product group according to your usage scenario and prepare a quick quotation.