Value Maritime has developed the Filtree (SOx Scrubber) an Exhaust Gas Cleaning System (EGCS) for small and medium-sized ships based on a new unique and patented technology that, in addition to sulphur, also filters ultra-fine particulates and CO2 from the air.

It consists of two elements. First of all, a small prefabricated, pre-installed, “plug and play” gas cleaning system in a road transportable housing. This system filters the sulphur, 99% of the particulate matter (fine dust) and CO₂ from the exhaust gases of ships.

Secondly, the Filtree system is equipped with a filter that cleans the washing water. Oil residues and particulate matter are removed from the washing water and fed to the sludge tank. The system ensures that the PH value of the used washing water is neutralised and, in combination with a lower CO2 emission, contributes to reducing the acidification of the seawater. We are proud that our Filtree system cleans both air and water!

Because the Filtree System removes sulfur from the exhaust gas flow, ship operators can continue to use the existing high-sulphur fuel instead of the more expensive low-sulphur fuel. The use of this existing fuel therefore saves fuel costs and has a positive effect on the maintenance and performance of the engine. The system ensures compliance with the IMO 0.1% sulphur cap (SECA).