Description
Ballast Water Management – How to Do It, 2017 Edition is the official IMO publication providing practical guidance for the implementation of the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships’ Ballast Water and Sediments (BWM Convention). The publication has been developed by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to help maritime operators understand and comply with ballast water regulations.
Ballast water is essential for vessel stability and safe operation, but can also contribute to the spread of foreign organisms between different sea areas. The introduction of invasive species is considered one of the biggest environmental challenges associated with international shipping, and effective ballast water management is therefore an important part of efforts to protect marine ecosystems.
The publication describes how the requirements of the Ballast Water Management Convention can be implemented in practice on board vessels. The manual provides guidance on ballast water plans, record keeping, risk assessments, ballast water treatment and operational procedures that help ensure compliance with international requirements.
Ballast Water Management – How to Do It is used by shipping companies, masters, technical inspectors, maritime authorities and port authorities working with environmental compliance and vessel operations. The publication is also a useful tool for crew training and the development of internal procedures for ballast water management.
The guide covers both technical and operational aspects of ballast water treatment and explains how various requirements for documentation, certification and control can be met. The manual contributes to a better understanding of the regulations and makes it easier to implement effective solutions on board.
The 2017 edition serves as a practical working tool for companies that want to ensure compliance with the Ballast Water Management Convention and at the same time contribute to the protection of the marine environment.
Kart.no delivers IMO publications to customers in Norway and the Nordic region, including Ballast Water Management publications, MARPOL, SOLAS, IMSBC Code and other official maritime publications from the International Maritime Organization.
