Tag: ballast water

According to West P&I, for the West Coast of Canada, the clarifications from Transport Canada have provided much-needed guidance for vessels.

The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency has issued a MIN for Red Sea and Gulf of Aden MARPOL Annex I and V Special Areas pollution prevention.

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) is closing its investigation into Canadian ballast water regulations affecting U.S. vessels in the Great Lakes, but will continue a broader investigation into the overall impact on U.S. shipping.

Over 30% of all installed ballast water treatment systems fail Port State Control D-2 compliance inspections.

ERMA FIRST GROUP has acquired Ecochlor, with the aim of expanding its portfolio of ballast water treatment systems (BWTS) and decarbonisation solutions.

TT Club highlighted the importance of ballast water management as the practice can pose a significant risk to indigenous marine life.

The workshop held in Havana aimed to equip officials with the skills needed to implement IMO’s Ballast Water Management Convention.

INTERTANKO stated that its Ports with Challenging Water Quality (PCWQ) Database opened to non-members in a bid to increase the quantity and applicability, further representing the daily issues that ballast water management systems are facing in PCWQ.

INTERTANKO sought clarification from Transport Canada on further requirements for ballast water discharge, specifically in West Coast ports, according to NorthStandard P&I Club. 

The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) met for its 82nd from 30 September to 4 October, 2024, where various measures regarding the marine environment were discussed.