BWMS

Cyprus’ Ministry of Shipping has released guidance for ships operating under its flag to ensure compliance with the International Ballast Water Management (IBWM) Convention, specifically when encountering Challenging Water Quality (CWQ) conditions. This guidance is based on Resolution MEPC.387(81) adopted by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). 

Challenging Water Quality Conditions (CWQ) are defined as the quality of the ambient water being taken up...

https://mfame.guru/operating-in-difficult-waters-cyprus-provides-instructions-for-ballast-water-management/

A national workshop held in Havana, Cuba on 22-24 October, aimed to equip government officials with the knowledge and skills needed to ratify, implement and enforce IMO’s Ballast Water Management Convention (BWM Convention), reports Safety4sea.

The  BWM Convention intends to prevent the spread of harmful aquatic organisms from one region to another in ships’ ballast water. It entered into force in 2017, representing a significant step towards protecting the marine...

https://mfame.guru/cuba-prepares-to-join-imos-ballast-water-management-convention/

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....

https://mfame.guru/new-imo-guidance-for-ballast-water-quality-management/

With the final ballast water deadline fast approaching, UV-based water treatment specialist BIO-UV Group anticipates an increase in inspections as Port State Control (PSC) inspectors check machinery installations, crew competencies and Ballast Water Management (BWM) Plans.

From September this year, all vessels subject to the BWM Convention must have installed a D-2 compliant ballast water treatment system capable of dealing with the maximum number of viable organisms allowed to be discharged....

https://mfame.guru/bwms-inspections-set-to-increase-from-september/

MEPC 81 defines CWQ as waters with quality parameters — such as high total suspended solids or turbidity —...

https://mfame.guru/d2-standard-compliance-for-ballast-water-management-effective-september-2024/

The transportation of ballast water has long been recognized as a potential threat to marine ecosystems, as it can introduce harmful aquatic organisms and invasive species. In response, the maritime industry has prioritized the implementation of effective Ballast Water Management Systems (BWMS) to mitigate these risks.

The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) approval of the “2020 Guidance for the commissioning testing of BWMS” was a significant milestone...

https://mfame.guru/advancing-ballast-water-management-iacs-recommendation-180/