Customer interviews-Cape Race

The MS "Cape Race" drinking water preparation on the high seas

The MS "Cape Race" is a former universe fish cutter from 1963 converted in 2019 to the expedition ship, which enables 12 passengers to get to know the oceans and the sublime nature of the Arctic intensively, individually and up close. With its detailed charm from the time of tramp shipping, every trip becomes a very personal adventure on this small, very high -sea -safe and extremely environmentally friendly ship.

At the wedding of the fishing on the Atlantic, the “Cape Race” was built as the very first steel trawler of Canada. Their areas of application were the catch reasons of the North Atlantic, Neufundlandbank, Labradorsee and the sea areas in front of their home port in Nova Scotia. Originally intended to go to fishing all year round in the world's most unreal areas in the world, it is constructed in such a way that you can drive from pole to pole comfortably and safely; Thanks to the fuselage reinforced for ice rides, it is ideal for expeditions in arctic waters.

It is obvious that even on the high seas one of the most fundamental needs of the crew and passengers must be guaranteed - drinking water. With its conversion, the "Cape Race" got a tank -based drinking water system. This includes about 20 cubic meters of drinking water, which is divided into three cemented switching tanks. As usual, this water is also used on the open sea using conventional drinking water taps. In addition to the drinking water system, the "Cape Race" also has a salswater system that can prepare salt water from the sea. On the one hand to use it directly, for example for toilet flushing, and on the other hand to produce your own drinking water. Before the "Cape Race" breaks down towards Arctic, the tanks in the harbor are filled with drinking water.

As with every drinking water system, there is of course the risk that bacteria or germs, such as legionella, spread in the system. To avoid this, the “Cape Race” team decided on a UV concept UV water disinfection system. The UV disinfection system prevents the drinking water from loading, which can lead to major problems, especially on the open sea, without access to fresh water.

The perfect quality of the drinking water and clean water pipes on board are therefore of the greatest importance.
Why did you choose a disinfection process using UV light?

Maarten van der Duijn Schoute have two decisive reasons for this: the taste of the drinking water and the technical effort.

The alternative to UV disinfection would be to disinfect drinking water, using chlorine. Although this process is also effective, it also brings an intensive and unpleasant chlorine taste. Another problem, when using chlorine, is that the ship's desalination system is damaged. This system filters the salt crystals from the water using a very fine membrane. In order to ensure the functionality of the system continuously, the membrane must be cleaned regularly, but the membrane, as well as the entire system, is washed through with clean water. If chlorinated water were used for this, the membrane would be damaged or even destroyed, the function of the desalination system would be significantly impaired or even prevented. Therefore, the “Cape Race” team should have made a number of technical changes in the water treatment circuit for the use of chlorine.

The UV Concept UV water disinfection system could easily be integrated into the ship's existing water treatment system. When installing the UV system, the professional help of a plumber was used, which the system could easily incorporate.

The UV system has not yet been put into operation on the high seas, since the "Cape Race" as an expedition ship, for almost two years, has also been affected by the restrictions and effects of Corona pandemic. Nevertheless, the installed system of UV Concept on drinking water quality was tested. To do this, they have contacted the official authorities who checked the drinking water, taking into account the statutory norms. The drinking water quality was tested with the use of UV Concept's UV system and found by the official body for "good". Even if these legal provisions are not a prerequisite or condition for the ship, it is important to the team of the "Cape Race", in the sense of their passengers, that the highest

Quality standards are guaranteed to make the adventure in the Arctic an unforgettable experience.
Maarten van der Duijn Schoute became aware of the systems of UV Concept, since the technology of the UV disinfection was already known and was explicitly also searched for solutions for drinking water systems. Because the sewage treatment plant on board also uses one-off infekawq1 ^5f6cece operations in the use of the use of the use on the lake on the high seas on the high seas. Even if there are other companies that offer plants and systems with UV, UV Concept was the first choice, according to Maarten van der Duijn Schoute. Above all because of the quality and the extensive service offer. Because especially at this unconventional location, the appropriate system, which meets all the necessary requirements, as well as the best possible support, is particularly important to ensure the reliable and low -maintenance use on the high seas.