Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Greece, ERMA FIRST is a leading manufacturer of ballast water treatment systems (BWΤS). Our robust systems ensure worldwide compliance, provide operational simplicity and reduce operational expenditure. ERMA FIRST passionately believes in sustainability and is dedicated to preserving and protecting the marine ecosystem. ERMA FIRST's customer-centric approach also offers flexible and convenient servicing through a trusted network of engineers worldwide. ERMA FIRST provides sales, maintenance and training to clients via a network of offices in 46 countries. ERMA FIRST manufactures the industry-benchmark ballast water treatment system, the ERMA FIRST FIT BTWS, which incorporates the most reliable and efficient filtration followed by a state-of-the-art disinfection stage. The ERMA FIRST FIT BWTS is an advanced modular system which can be installed on both newbuilds and as a retrofit. Covering an extensive capacity range from 50 to 3600m3/hr and holding USCG & IMO Type Approvals, ERMA FIRST FIT is an ideal solution for all types of ships providing to ship managers and operators with unmatched practical flexibility and allows the ships to operate unimpeded globally. There is no need to slow down cargo operations, no need to undertake ballast water exchange and no need for treatment at discharge. ERMA FIRST is the winner of the Lloyd’s List Technical Achievement Award (2013) and the Green4Sea Technology Award (2016). For more information, contact us by email at sales@ermafirst.com or visit our website www.ermafirst.com.