Fake spares separate marine environment regulation from reality.
This article was originally published on 26th Jun 2023 by Xinde Marine News in an interview with Mr Lars Nupnau (Head of Business Development at marine water specialist RWO GmbH), discusses the issue of counterfeit parts for marine pollution protection systems, such as oily water separators (OWS). It argues that using fake parts can compromise the performance and safety of the equipment, as well as exposing ship owners to legal risks and fines.
It also highlights the efforts of RWO, a marine water specialist, to provide high quality and certified parts and services for its OWS products. The article urges the stakeholders to follow the ethical standards and regulations set by MARPOL at 50, a theme that celebrates the achievements and challenges of preventing pollution from ships. The article concludes that using counterfeit parts undermines the noble aspirations to protect the marine environment.
Follow the link to read the entire article which does make several points about the importance of using "genuine" spare parts such filtration materials, that are specifically chosen to perform in unison with the equipment.
N&P Maritime has been RWO GmbH's Singapore partner since 2016, supplying genuine RWO spare parts and genuine Deckma OMD parts sourced through RWO. Since October 2025 we are a supply-only company and do not provide onboard service.
N&P Maritime keeps stock of common RWO/Deckma consumable spare parts in Singapore, such as coalescer filters, adsorber polishers, zinc anodes, gauges and desiccators.
We reply to quotation requests within 1 business day and deliver in-stock parts within 3 business days. There is no minimum order requirement.
Contact us at sales@npmarine.sg and/or +65 97684033 if you have any questions.
*RWO GmbH has been supplying future-proof made in Germany solutions for marine water treatment for over 45 years. Their product portfolio includes equipment for the treatment of drinking and process water as well as systems for pollution prevention such as oily water separators or sewage treatment plants. RWO is a technological leader in the field of oil/water-separation with over 16,000 units delivered worldwide. More than 40 global sales and service stations.
FAQ
What are the risks of using counterfeit spare parts in an oily water separator?
Using counterfeit OWS spare parts can compromise equipment performance and safety and expose ship owners to legal risks and fines. Genuine spare parts, including filtration materials, are specifically chosen to perform in unison with the equipment. Fake parts undermine marine pollution prevention efforts and separate regulation from reality.
Are N&P Maritime's RWO and Deckma OMD spare parts genuine?
Yes. N&P Maritime supplies genuine RWO OWS and sewage parts and genuine Deckma OMD parts sourced through RWO. It has been RWO GmbH's Singapore partner since 2016 and is supply-only, providing no installation, repairs or onboard attendance. Quotation requests receive a reply within 1 business day.
Which RWO and Deckma consumable spares does N&P Maritime stock in Singapore?
N&P Maritime keeps common RWO/Deckma consumable spare parts in Singapore, including coalescer filters, adsorber polishers, zinc anodes, gauges and desiccators. In-stock parts are delivered within 3 business days, and there is no minimum order requirement. Quotation requests receive a reply within 1 business day.
Does N&P Maritime provide onboard installation or repair for OWS parts?
No. N&P Maritime is a supply-only company and does not provide installation, repairs or onboard attendance. It supplies genuine RWO OWS and sewage parts and genuine Deckma OMD parts sourced through RWO. Quotation requests receive a reply within 1 business day, and in-stock parts are delivered within 3 business days.