DNV has issued updates following the IMO MEPC’s 81st meeting in March 2024, focusing on ballast water management. Resolution MEPC.387(81) provides interim guidance for ships dealing with challenging water quality (CWQ) conditions, emphasizing compliance with the BWM Convention’s D-2 discharge standard despite operational limitations. Ships are advised on managing CWQ within their Ballast Water Management Plans (BWMPs) to minimize BWMS bypassing and ensure effective decontamination procedures....
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