Guardian combines proven Hyde Marine UV reactor technology with the Optimarin control system already familiar to customers and crews. It also uses established components from Optimarin’s Protector portfolio, including filters, backflush pumps, valves, and instrumentation.
The result is a compact and energy-efficient BWMS designed for straightforward integration and simple operation.
Guardian is available in configurations from 60 to 3,000 m³/h, significantly broadening Optimarin’s offering at the lower end of the capacity range. The 60 m³/h system is particularly important, opening opportunities in segments where compact dimensions and lower power demand are critical, including yachts and fishing vessels.
“Receiving Type Approval for Guardian is an important milestone for Optimarin,” said Tore Svanheld, CEO of Optimarin.
“Our aim was simple: take a proven UV technology and integrate it into the Optimarin platform in a way that makes sense for our customers. That means lower power requirements, straightforward operation and the same control philosophy and support they already know.”
Following Optimarin’s acquisition of Hyde Marine’s ballast water treatment business, Guardian has been integrated into Optimarin’s established product platform.
The DNV Type Approval builds on the existing Guardian approval while incorporating Optimarin’s control system and selected components from the Protector portfolio.
For operators, this means a different UV technology within the Optimarin range, while retaining a familiar control system and operating philosophy.
Lower power requirements are one of Guardian’s key advantages.
Combined with its compact design, this gives shipyards, naval architects, and vessel owners greater flexibility when planning machinery spaces and integrating the BWMS onboard.
This is particularly valuable on vessels where both space and installed power are limited.
“The 60 m³/h system is especially exciting for us,” said Tonje Olafsen, VP Sales & Projects at Optimarin. “It opens up segments such as yachts and fishing vessels, where space and available power can be decisive. At the same time, Guardian gives us greater flexibility to find the right solution for each vessel rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach.”
The Guardian range then extends through 300, 500, 1,000, 1,500, and 2,000 m³/h configurations up to 3,000 m³/h, giving Optimarin a complementary offering across a broad range of vessel types and operating profiles.
Guardian is also an important milestone following Optimarin’s acquisition of Hyde Marine’s ballast water treatment business.
The acquisition gave Optimarin access to Hyde’s UV technology and aftermarket access to its installed base. Guardian is one of the clearest examples of how that technology is now being incorporated into Optimarin’s wider offering.
The combined Optimarin and Hyde installed base represents more than 2,000 systems sold, backed by Optimarin’s more than 30 years of experience in ballast water treatment.
“The Hyde acquisition gave us access to proven technology and a significantly larger installed base,” said Svanheld. “With Guardian, we are putting that technology to use within the Optimarin portfolio. The Type Approval confirms that the system is ready, and we can now take it fully to market.”
Guardian will be supported through Optimarin’s established global service organization, including commissioning, technical support, spare parts, training, and lifecycle services.
With DNV Type Approval now in place, Optimarin Guardian is commercially ready across its full range from 60 to 3,000 m³/h.
