Bawat A/S
Bawat A/S develops heat-based pasteurization ballast water management systems for commercial vessels, ports, and shipyards, and operates a usage-based Ballast as a Service offering, holding both IMO and US Coast Guard type approvals.
- Company typePublic
- Founded2011
- HeadquartersHørsholm, Denmark
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Bawat A/S does
Bawat A/S is a Danish maritime technology company founded in 2011 and headquartered in Hørsholm, Denmark, that develops heat-based ballast water management systems (BWMS) for the global shipping industry. Its core product is a patented one-pass pasteurization system that uses plate heat exchangers and onboard waste heat from vessel engines to heat ballast water to a temperature sufficient to eliminate invasive organisms in a single pass, without filters, chemicals, UV reactors, or holding time. The technology holds IMO type approvals from five classification societies (Lloyd's Register, Bureau Veritas, KR, ABS, RINA) plus US Coast Guard Type Approval, and is the only heat-based system approved by both IMO and USCG.
The company operates three commercial lines: (1) Vessel BWMS — onboard installations for newbuilds and retrofits, with treatment capacities from 5 m³/h to 5,000 m³/h; (2) Mobile BWMS — containerized portable units (10'/20'/40') sold or leased to ports, terminals, and shipyards; and (3) Bawat BaaS (Ballast as a Service) — a pay-per-cubic-meter mobile treatment service deployed on demand at ports and shipyards. Revenue is generated through one-time hardware sales, multi-year installation contracts, and recurring usage-based service fees. Bawat distributes through direct enterprise sales, a network of 16+ regional sales agents covering major maritime geographies, and a joint venture with Damen Green Solutions (Bawat Damen) for the InvaSave Powered by Bawat mobile product. Customers include shipowners and operators (A La Marine/CMB Delphis, A2B Online, Royal Arctic Line, LNG carriers), ports (Herborch-Kiere, Antwerp), shipyards (Ørskov Yard), and offshore operators. The company is listed on Nasdaq First North Growth Market (ticker BAWAT) via Swedish entity Bawat Water Technologies AB.
Bawat A/S firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Bawat A/S
- Legal name
- Bawat A/S
- Website
- https://bawat.com
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 2011
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Bawat A/S develops heat-based pasteurization ballast water management systems for commercial vessels, ports, and shipyards, and operates a usage-based Ballast as a Service offering, holding both IMO and US Coast Guard type approvals.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Bawat A/S industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Ballast Water Management Systems
- NAICS
- Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914)
- SIC
- Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Ballast Water, Bilge & Wastewater Treatment Systems (Environmental/Utility) (IMAJAIAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Piping, HVAC & Fluid Systems (Fuel, Ballast, Firemain, Refrigeration) (TLAHAMAF)
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Where Bawat A/S is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Hørsholm
- HQ country
- Denmark
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices3 records
Markets served
Bawat A/S business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Ballast as a Service (BaaS): Mobile, on-demand ballast water treatment service deployed at ports, shipyards, and terminals. Customers pay per cubic meter of ballast water treated. Service available for contingency situations (malfunctioning onboard BWMS) or planned operations. Revenue is usage-based and variable based on treatment volume.
- Vessel BWMS Sales: Sale and installation of onboard ballast water management systems for new builds and retrofits. Systems sold directly to shipowners and operators. Pricing varies by vessel type, system capacity, and configuration.
- Mobile BWMS Units: Containerized, portable ballast water treatment units (10', 20', or 40' containers) sold or leased to ports, terminals, and shipyards. Enables multi-vessel treatment from single unit.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Usage-based | Pay-as-you-go | BaaS - Pay per cubic meter treated |
| Unit Pricing | Multi-year contract | Vessel BWMS - Custom installation pricing |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels6 records
Bawat A/S product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Bawat designs, manufactures, and services heat-based (pasteurization) ballast water management systems for commercial vessels, ports, and shipyards. Its core offering consists of three product lines: an onboard Vessel BWMS (5–5,000 m³/h capacity) for newbuilds and retrofits, a containerized Mobile BWMS for ports, terminals, and offshore operations, and a usage-based Ballast as a Service (BaaS) deployment of mobile units on a pay-per-cubic-meter model. The patented one-pass pasteurization technology holds IMO and US Coast Guard type approvals and uses vessel waste heat, eliminating the need for filters, chemicals, or UV.
Product overview
Bawat offers a portfolio of three interconnected ballast water management solutions built on patented one-pass pasteurization technology: (1) the core Bawat BWMS - an onboard treatment system for vessel installation (newbuild and retrofit) using waste heat; (2) Mobile BWMS - a containerized portable version for multi-vessel use at ports, terminals and shipyards; and (3) Bawat BaaS - a service model delivering on-demand treatment at ports via deployed mobile units on a pay-per-use basis. The InvaSave Powered by Bawat Technology represents the joint venture product with Damen Green Solutions for mobile containerized systems.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Bawat BaaS (Ballast as a Service): Port or yard reception facility service enabling vessels with inoperable or non-compliant BWMS to treat and discharge ballast water safely and in full regulatory compliance.
- Mobile BWMS
- Vessel BWMS
Products and services
- Bawat Vessel BWMS Onboard heat-based (pasteurization) ballast water management system for vessel installation on newbuilds and retrofits. Treats ballast water in a single pass using onboard waste heat, with no filters, chemicals, UV, or holding time required. Available in capacities from 5 m³/h to 5,000 m³/h and type-approved for IMO D-2 and US Coast Guard compliance.
- Bawat Mobile BWMS Containerized, portable ballast water management system available in 10', 20', or 40' container sizes for ports, terminals, shipyards, and offshore operations. Treats ballast water on land or on barges for multiple vessels without requiring onboard installations.
- Bawat BaaS (Ballast as a Service) On-demand ballast water treatment service where Bawat deploys mobile treatment units to ports and shipyards worldwide, often within 24 hours. Customers pay per cubic meter of ballast water treated (approximately 200 m³/h standard treatment capacity). Used as contingency when onboard BWMS fails or as planned operations for vessels without onboard treatment.
- InvaSave Powered by Bawat Technology (Bawat Damen joint venture product) Mobile, containerized ballast water treatment systems produced through the Bawat Damen joint venture with Damen Green Solutions. Combines Damen's InvaSave mobile program with Bawat's pasteurization technology for global marketing and assembly of mobile BWMS through Damen's sales network.
Quantifiable outcome
- Gross profit margin expanded from 27.6% to 68.8% in H2 2025, approaching EBITDA break-even
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Bawat A/S
Customer profileNamed customers9 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Bawat A/S technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
Bawat A/S partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and regional.
- Jongen GmbH & Co. KGcoreOperating partner for Bawat BaaS at Port of Hamburg. Leverages decades of experience in waste removal from ships. Part of Dettmer Group offering liquid cargo, general cargo, air cargo, and waste & recycling solutions. Provides manpower and expertise to efficiently deliver Ballast as a Service.
- Damen Green SolutionscoreOfficial joint venture at Europort 2023 introducing 'Bawat Damen' / 'InvaSave Powered by Bawat'. Combines Damen's InvaSave mobile program with Bawat's pasteurization technology for construction and marketing of mobile containerized BWMS. Damen provides global sales network, assembly, and promotion to Damen customers. Bawat contributes revolutionary one-pass pasteurization technology.
- Alfatec Marine EngineeringcoreSales agent covering South America, based in Santos, Brazil. Provides expertise and presence to serve customers in the region with Bawat's ballast water management systems.
- I.Jansen GmbHregionalSales agent for Germany, located in Hamburg. Handles Bawat BaaS inquiries and support in German market.
- Giantech EngineeringregionalSales agent for Singapore, providing local support for Bawat's maritime solutions.
- AMW MarineregionalSales agent for Benelux region, based in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
- Unique GroupregionalSales agent covering Middle East and India markets, based in Sharjah, UAE.
- MarbissregionalSales agent for Korea, located in Busan.
- CullysregionalSales agent for Australia and New Zealand, based in Henderson, Western Australia.
Scale indicators13 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Bawat A/S competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Optimarin: Norwegian BWMS specialist using UV technology, one of the early IMO type-approved systems. Direct competitor in the vessel BWMS retrofit and newbuild market, particularly for mid-size commercial vessels.
- Panasia: Korean BWMS manufacturer with strong presence in Korean shipyards, one of the largest shipbuilding nations globally. Competes with Bawat for newbuild BWMS installations on Korean-built commercial vessels.
- Wärtsilä: Finnish marine systems giant offering AQUARIUS UV BWMS as part of its integrated environmental solutions portfolio. Competes with Bawat for newbuild and retrofit BWMS contracts across global shipyards.
- Hyde Marine: US-based BWMS subsidiary of Calgon Carbon/Olin, offering UV-based Guardian systems. Competes with Bawat in both retrofit and newbuild installations, with strong US shipyard relationships.
- DESMI: Danish pump specialist with CompactClean BWMS offering. Closest geographical peer to Bawat, also Danish, also serving global maritime with both pump and ballast water treatment products. Comparable business model and customer base.
- Alfa Laval: Swedish marine equipment major and leading BWMS provider with PureBallast, the most widely installed UV-based system. Direct competitor to Bawat's Vessel BWMS, serving the same shipowners and shipyards with a different (UV) technology approach.
- Ecochlor: US-based BWMS provider using chlorine dioxide treatment, with IMO and USCG type approval. Competes head-to-head with Bawat in the same vessel BWMS market, particularly for US-flagged and international operators.
- Techcross: Korean electro-chlorination BWMS provider, another major competitor in Asian shipyards. Competes directly with Bawat on both technology approach (chemical vs. heat) and in the same vessel BWMS retrofit/newbuild market.
- JFE Engineering: Japanese engineering firm with BWMS products serving Japanese shipowners and Asian shipyards. Direct competitor in the Asian commercial vessel market, with established Japanese classification society approvals.
Others
- Damen Green Solutions: Dutch shipbuilder's green solutions arm, Bawat's JV partner in Bawat Damen for mobile containerized BWMS (InvaSave Powered by Bawat). Operates the InvaSave port reception facility service that complements rather than directly competes with Bawat's vessel BWMS, but extends Bawat's reach via shared distribution.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Bawat A/S social profiles
Digital presenceBawat A/S compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance8 records
Bawat A/S financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Bawat A/S leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles10 records
Bawat A/S subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries2 records
Bawat A/S funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors
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Bawat A/S M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Bawat A/S
What does Bawat A/S do?
Bawat designs, manufactures, and services heat-based (pasteurization) ballast water management systems for commercial vessels, ports, and shipyards. Its core offering consists of three product lines: an onboard Vessel BWMS (5–5,000 m³/h capacity) for newbuilds and retrofits, a containerized Mobile BWMS for ports, terminals, and offshore operations, and a usage-based Ballast as a Service (BaaS) deployment of mobile units on a pay-per-cubic-meter model. The patented one-pass pasteurization technology holds IMO and US Coast Guard type approvals and uses vessel waste heat, eliminating the need for filters, chemicals, or UV.
Is Bawat A/S a public or private company?
Bawat A/S is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was Bawat A/S founded?
Bawat A/S was founded in 2011. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Bawat A/S based?
Bawat A/S is headquartered in Hørsholm, Denmark, in the Europe region.
How does Bawat A/S make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Ballast as a Service (BaaS) is the primary driver. The others are vessel BWMS Sales and mobile BWMS Units.
Who are Bawat A/S's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Optimarin, Panasia, Wärtsilä, Hyde Marine, DESMI, Alfa Laval, Ecochlor, Techcross and JFE Engineering. Damen Green Solutions is listed as an others.
Does Bawat A/S have an API?
No public API is recorded for Bawat A/S.
What industry is Bawat A/S in?
Bawat A/S's product category is Ballast Water Management Systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAJAIAJ, Ballast Water, Bilge & Wastewater Treatment Systems (Environmental/Utility), with a secondary code of TLAHAMAF, Piping, HVAC & Fluid Systems (Fuel, Ballast, Firemain, Refrigeration). Its NAICS code is 333914 and its SIC code is 3561.