Ballast Water Management: Understanding the Regulations, Treatment Technologies and Practical Operation, 15th Edition 2024

Short Overview The 15th edition has been fully revised to reflect current requirements in the management of ballast water since ratification of the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments (BWM Convention). To assist ship owners with BWM Convention compliance, the book sets out national and international ballast water legislation as well as Port State Control and ship administration requirements. It includes valuable practical considerations relating to Ballast Water Management System (BWMS) selection, installation/retrofitting, onboard operation (including dealing with challenging water quality), maintenance, monitoring and reporting. Detailed Overview As of 8th September 2024, all ships to which the BWM Convention applies, must comply with the Convention's ballast water discharge standard (D-2). For most ships, this will involve installing and operating a BWMS on board. This comprehensive publication provides up-to-date guidance on