Introduction to ballast water management

  • Informative Guidance
  • Revision 1.1 - March 2024

Exploring the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships’ Ballast Water and Sediments (BWM Convention) from the IMO.

Contents

  • Introduction
  • Glossary of Terms
  • Statutory Ballast Water Requirements
  • Class Approval and Installation on Board of BWTS
  • Questions and Answers
  • Further Reading

Revision

  • Rev. 1.1 - March 2024
    Update of preface, reference links and layout; no change to content
  • Rev. 1 - July 2018
    MEPC 71 updates regarding implementation date of the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments
  • Rev. 0 - December 2016
    Initial publication