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Ballast Water Management Convention to enter into Force in 2017
Applicable to:
All ships including submersibles, floating craft, floating platforms, FSUs and FPSOs
Effective Date:
8 September 2017
Superseded Circulars:
None mentioned
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Ballast Water Management Plan and Record Book
All ships of 400gt and above must carry an approved Ballast Water Management plan and a Ballast Water Record Book from 8 September 2017.
2. Ballast Water Treatment Systems
Ships fitted with Ballast water treatment systems must have a type approval certificate in compliance with the IMO Guidelines for the approval of ballast water management systems (Resolution MEpc. 174(58)).
3. International Ballast Water Management Certificate
All ships over 400gt will be subjected to surveys and certification for the issuance of an International Ballast Water Management Certificate or statement of compliance.
II/4 Ballast Water Exchange or Treatment Standards
- > 8-09-2017: Ballast Water Exchange or Treatment Standards
- 2009 < Keel Laying < 2012: Ballast Water Treatment Standards at delivery
- > 2012: Ballast Water Treatment Standards
Important Note
India is still not a signatory to the Convention.
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