Headworks Bio to commission wastewater treatment system on the world's largest cruise ship

Headworks Bio to commission wastewater treatment system on the world's largest cruise ship
WaterWorld.com

HOUSTON, TX, Sept. 23, 2009 -- Headworks Bio Inc. is pleased to announce the signing of a contract with STX Europe in Turku, Finland, for the finalization and commissioning of the Oasis of the Seas Cruise Ship wastewater treatment system. Using innovative moving bed bioreactor ("MBBR") and Return Activated Sludge technologies, the system promises to be the first example of the latest evolution in onboard wastewater treatment.

Oasis of the Seas is the world's largest cruise ship being built by STX Europe for Royal Caribbean International. It will have capacity for 5,400 guests onboard in 2,700 staterooms with a crew contingent of 2,160 members. All black, grey, galley, food waste, and laundry wastewater generated onboard will be treated to a higher quality than the Alaska State Discharge Standards, currently the most stringent in the world. The maiden voyage of this technologically groundbreaking ship is scheduled for December of 2009 and all systems will be functional and ready for passengers prior to launch.

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