Ballast Water Management Convention Flashcards
Who does the ballast water management convention apply to?
All ships on international voyages
Can exemptions be granted to the Ballast water convention?
Yes, if the vessel is trading on a fixed route or between specific port/ no ballast exchange is required.
What documents are required to comply with the ballast water convention?
- A ballast water management plan
- A ballast water record book
- An International ballast water management certificate
What is included in the ballast water management plan?
- Safety procedures for the ship and crew with respect to ballast water management
- Description of actions and procedures to implement the ballast water management plan
- Procedures for disposal of sediment
- Designated officer in charge of ballast water
- Reporting requirements
How long should the ballast water record book be kept onboard for?
2 years
What is required to comply with the ballast water convention?
Use of an approved ballast water treatment system by all ships after September 2024.
Until then, ballast water exchange over 200 miles from shore and in 200m of water
What are the survey requirements for the ballast water convention?
Initial survey
Annual surveys
Intermediate survey
Renewal survey
International ballast water management certificate valid for 5 years
What ships are subject to survey for the ballast water convention?
Ships over 400Gt
What are the main types of ballast water treatment?
- Filtration systems
- Chemical treatment using chlorine or ozone to kill organisms
- Ultra violet sterilises marine organisms
- Electrochlorination
- De oxygenation - removing oxygen from the water to kill organisms
- Heat treatment
- Ultrasonic treatment
- Magnetic field treatment
- Electric pulse systems generating electric current through the water
What is included on the ballast water certificate?
Ships particulars
Details of the ballast water management used on the ship including principal method of ballast water management.
