Introduction to ballast water management

  • Informative Guidance
  • Revision 1.1 - July 2018

 

Exploring the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships’ Ballast Water and Sediments (BWM Convention) from the IMO.

Contents

  • Introduction

  • Glossary of terms

  • Statutory ballast water requirements

  • Class approval and installation on board of BWTS

  • Questions and answers

  • Further reading


Revision

  • Rev. 1.1 - March 2024
    Update of preface, reference links and layout; no change to content
  • Rev. 1 - July 2018
    MEPC 71 updates regarding implementation date of the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments
  • Rev. - December 2016
    Initial publication