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Collection of Data from Indian Ships and Foreign Ships Visiting Indian ports for Ballast Water Convention Experience Building phase
Applicable to:
Indian ships and foreign ships visiting Indian ports
Effective Date:
2022-01-07
Superseded Circulars:
None
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Data Collection for Ballast Water Convention Experience Building Phase — DGS Circular 15 of 2022
Indian ships and foreign ships visiting Indian ports are required to submit data related to ballast water management on each arrival and departure.
- Indian Ships: Submit data digitally via Swacch Sagar Portal every 15 days. Data can be submitted once in 15 days.
- Foreign Ships: Submit data at each arrival and departure from Indian ports. Non-compliance may cause port state interventions.
II/4 Ballast Water Management System
Access the Ballast Water Reporting Form through Swacch Sagar Portal. Submit details of the first 3 sections on arrival.
Important Note
Non-compliance by foreign ships may result in port state interventions, causing delays.
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