Under the US National Invasive Species Act of 1996 all ships arriving in United States must complete and submit a ballast water information report to the National Ballast Information Clearinghouse (NBIC). The aim is to quantify the amounts and origins of ballast water discharged and to determine...
https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/uscg-releases-new-ballast-water-management-reporting-form/