3.10.2024
SmartPipe, a leading Finnish cleantech company specializing in microbiological solutions for shipboard systems, has announced an exciting new partnership with Fort Lauderdale-based Total Marine Solutions (TMS). This strategic alliance will enable SmartPipe to distribute its innovative products throughout North America and the Caribbean, marking an important step in expanding global reach of the company.
SmartPipe manufactures solutions that address the environmental and operational challenges of marine wastewater management, offering a range of cutting-edge products designed to clean and maintain shipboard engineering systems. These include biological odor removal, Membrane BioReactor (MBR) commissioning and maintenance, fats, oils, and grease (FOG) recovery and prevention, and drain maintenance.
“The environmental challenges on board a vessel are often unseen, but critical to safe, effective and compliant vessel operation,” stated Alexandra Anagnostis-Irons, Founder and CEO of Total Marine Solutions. “SmartPipe offers solutions that not only support compliance, but also address many of the safety and environmental challenges resulting from traditional solutions.”
“We are thrilled to partner with Total Marine Solutions,” said Mikko Eskola, Head of R&D at SmartPipe. “TMS is known for its expertise in MARPOL-compliant solutions, and their deep commitment to customer service and technical support aligns perfectly with our mission to deliver sustainable, safe, and compliant wastewater solutions for the maritime industry. Together, we will help ships operate more efficiently and with a reduced environmental footprint.”
As a key player in the maritime industry, TMS has built a reputation over 20 years of providing environmental compliance solutions. This new partnership allows TMS customers access to the advanced solutions of SmartPipe, creating a seamless and compliant approach to managing wastewater streams on board vessels.
“The collaboration with TMS is an exciting milestone in our journey,” added Eskola. “Our shared values of sustainability, long-term efficiency, and preserving marine ecosystems make TMS a natural fit as we work together to address the environmental challenges faced by the shipping industry today.”
For more information about SmartPipe and its products, visit smartpipe.fi. To learn more about Total Marine Solutions, visit tms-fla.com.