Practical Guidance for Ballast Water Compliance

Published by the International Maritime Organization, this reference sets out clear, practical guidance on meeting the requirements of the Ballast Water Management Convention. It works through each regulation in turn, from general applicability and exemptions to certification and record-keeping, translating the Convention's legal text into workable steps.

• Explains rights and obligations under the Convention
• Sets out ballast water management plan and record book requirements
• Covers enforcement procedures and phased compliance standards
• Includes guidance on crew training

Written for governments, administrations, ship owners, port state control officers and environmental agencies, it is a useful working reference for anyone responsible for ballast water compliance on board or ashore.

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