Ballast Water Managment

All New Regulations for 2013

In this post forthcoming requirements for 2013 are listed. Links referring to associated issuing authorities has been added for your easy reference. Read More...

USCG Biofouling Management Plan Requirement

Vessels trading in US territorial water should have a biofouling management plan as from 21 June 2012. This plan can be either a separate plan or incorporated in the ballast water management plan. Read More...

Voluntary application of Ballast Water Management in Mediterranean region as from 1st January 2012

According with BMW.2/Circ.35 vessels before entering Mediterranean region or engaged in traffic between MED&Black Sea ports should voluntarily exchange ballast according with D-1 requirement of the ballast water management convention as from 1st January 2012. Read More...