Your BWMS just failed commissioning. What to do next.
A failed BWMS commissioning creates an immediate operational bottleneck while the manufacturer and shipyard point fingers. We diagnose the root cause from your existing test data, typically within 72 hours, often with no onboard attendance required.
While they argue, the vessel sits idle
We get past the finger-pointing and find the actual cause. For more than a decade, we have resolved BWMS commissioning failures across vessel types and system brands, independent of every BWMS manufacturer, with one job: identify what is preventing the system from passing and provide a clear path to a successful retest.
Cutting through the blame cycle
While they argue, the vessel sits idle. We get past the finger-pointing and find the actual cause. Without an independent diagnosis, the situation tends to spiral:
- More failed attempts, more port time, more cost
- Manufacturer warranty disputes go nowhere
- Crew loses confidence in the system
- Pressure mounts from charterers and class
What we'll need from you
Send what you already have on hand. The more complete the picture, the faster we can isolate the root cause:
- Data logs from the failed attempts (raw exports if available)
- The BWMS make and model
- A brief install history: yard, retrofit date, recent piping or sensor work
- Any prior test reports, even incomplete ones
A clear path to a passing retest
You get a data-backed path to a successful retest. With Simplify Ballast you get:
- Independent root cause within days
- Data-backed evidence for warranty disputes
- One additional commissioning attempt with a clear plan
- Pre-emptive fix list before the surveyor returns
Every diagnosis includes
A clearly scoped, documented deliverable you can act on and hand to class:
- Root-cause hypothesis with supporting data within 72 hours
- Prioritized fix list to tackle before the next test
- Clearly scoped site visit with defined deliverables if on-site work is needed
- Documentation suitable for class, flag, and the next commissioning attempt
Send your situation
Share your vessel, BWMS make, and a brief test history, and we'll respond fast.