New ballast water management system is safe, reduces power consumption and conserves space through the use of a special filter. Kuraray initiates sales of MICROFADE after obtaining certificate from the Government of Japan.

Kuraray Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Fumio Ito) today reported that it obtained certification* from the Government of Japan on May 30, 2012 for its new ballast water management system MICROFADE (Treatment Rated Capacity: 125-4,000m³/hour). Now Kuraray announces that it will initiate sales of MICROFADE.