September 8, 2023 — The recent discharge of radioactive water from Japan’s Fukushima nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean has prompted heightened concerns for marine safety and environmental protection. Japan’s Fukushima incident has underscored the importance of stringent measures to ensure the purity and safety of our waters. The release of radioactive water into the Pacific Ocean has raised questions about the possible inflow of contaminated ballast water into Canadian and U.S. ports, creating a pressing need for preventive action.
The Pacific Ocean separates Japan from the west coast of North America. The recent discharge of radioactive water into the Pacific Ocean has prompted vessels operating at ports along the Pacific Ocean coastline to conduct ballast water checks, emphasizing the importance of marine safety and environmental protection. Effective immediately, Albion Marine Solutions offers specialized radioactive water testing services for vessels entering Canada, the U.S., and other ports globally after taking on ballast water from any of the six major Eastern Japanese ports: Aomori, Iwate, Fukushima, Miyagi, Ibaraki, and Chiba.
Our Services include:
Radioactive Water Testing: Thorough testing to detect any radioactive contaminants in ballast water.
Compliance Expertise: Albion Marine Solutions provides expert guidance to help vessels meet regulatory requirements and prevent the discharge of radioactive substances.
Stay ahead of Regulations: Compliance standards are continually refined to address emerging challenges. Korean authorities have already implemented new regulations for vessels entering Korean waters from these Japanese ports. Albion Marine Solutions is at the forefront of these changes, providing radioactive testing and compliance services to help vessels meet and exceed regulatory expectations. Contact us at info@albionmarine.com.
