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Issuance of Statement of Compliance (SoC) to Indian Flag vessels by Recognized Organization on verification of compliance with the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ship's Ballast water and sediments, 2004
Applicable to:
Indian Flag vessels of 400 GT and above engaged on international voyages
Effective Date:
8 September 2017
Superseded Circulars:
None
Key Changes and Requirements
1. BWM Convention Compliance
Indian vessels over 400 GT engaged on international voyages must comply with the BWM Convention from 8 September 2017.
- Documents to carry: Approved BWM plan, Ballast water record book, and International BWM Certificate/SoC.
- BWMS Installation: Vessels must be fitted with an approved BWMS meeting discharge performance standards (D-2).
2. IOPP Renewal Survey and BWMS Installation
Owners/managers can approach Recognized Organizations for survey and certification of BWM Convention compliance and IOPP renewal survey.
- Transitional Period: Until IOPP certificate expiry, vessels must meet D1 ballast water exchange standard.
- Post IOPP Renewal: Vessels must comply with D2 discharge standard and treat ballast water using an approved BWMS.
II/4 BWMP Approval
BWMP can be approved in compliance with Resolution 4868(20) or MEPC.127(53).
Important Note
Recognized Organizations are authorized to approve plans, undertake surveys, and issue Statements of Compliance to Indian flag vessels upon satisfactory verification of requirements.
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