An electrolysis-type apparatus for treating ballast water using NaOCl and
a method thereof is provided. The apparatus includes: a ballast tank; an
electrolyzer; a first circulation pump; a second circulation pump; and a
controller. The ballast tank is installed in a ship to store seawater.
The electrolyzer is connected with the ballast tank and electrolyzes the
seawater. The circulation pumps are installed to allow the ballast water
to flow into the electrolyzer and to discharge the electrolyzed water
containing NaOCl to the ballast tank. The controller supplies power to
the electrolyzer so as to control an NaOCl density and controls the
circulation pumps. The apparatus and the method safely treat the
seawater. Thus, environment pollution and ecosystem destruction can be
minimized.