Tag: BWM Convention

Starting 21 August 2024, Santos Port Authority requires all ships to produce a statement of compliance with the ballast water regulations issued by an accredited private company, in addition to the current requirements under the BWM Convention, the NorthStandard informs.

The Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA) has issued a Technical Alert to provide information on the availability of revised Ballast Water Record Books in the format specified in amendments to the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments, 2004 (Ballast Water Management/BWM Convention). 

SQEMARINE has issued a new circular to inform about important IMO guidance documents regarding Ballast Water Management, which directly affect the Ballast Water Management Plan of ships. It urges ship managers and operators to take action accordingly.

IMO MEPC 81 adopted amendments to regulations A-1 and B-2 of the BWM Convention concerning the use of electronic record books, expected to enter into force on 1 October 2025, and further focused on the implementation and Convention review.

Australia has presented a study to IMO MEPC 81 evaluating the efficiency of ballast water management systems (BWMS) concerning the BWM Convention. The study revealed non-compliance in 36% (16) of the detailed tests for biological compliance.

Lloyd’s Register published a statutory alert, in which highlights that the IMO has released BWM.2/Circ.80 – Guidance on ballast water record-keeping and reporting.

A year from now, all vessels subject to the Ballast Water Management Convention must have an approved ballast water treatment system installed onboard, Gard P&I Club experts highlight.

Improper operation of a ballast water treatment system (BWTS) can result in additional costs, delays and compliance issues for shipowners. The Norwegian BWTS supplier Optimarin highlights the importance of crew training in a BWTS installation to ensure smooth-running ballasting operations.

The 80th session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC), 3-7 July 2023, approved amendments to the Ballast Water Management (BWM) Convention. 

The 80th session of the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) will take place from 3-7 July 2023, and the entire maritime industry is holding its breath in anticipation as the MEPC is expected to adopt an upgraded IMO greenhouse gas (GHG) Strategy.