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With the ratification of the IMO Ballast Water Management Convention on 8 September 2016, the convention will enter into force on 8 September 2017. With only few months to go, DNV GL has issued Technical & Regulatory News intended as a supporting document for the BWM implementation phase, focusing on compliance.
Two main milestones to be aware of:
D-1 – Ballast Water Management Plan (BWMP): an approved BWMP and a BWM Certificate or Statement/Certificate of Compliance must be on board the vessel before 8 September 2017, hence an early submission for approval is recommended to avoid last-minute approval
D-2 – The deadline for installation of the ballast water treatment system is the first IOPP renewal survey after 8 September 2017
The most important tasks for a ship owner/operator to do in the short term – in order of priority:
– Identify the vessels subject to the BWM Convention
-Investigate if an approved BWMP for the approved ballast water exchange process is already prepared and on board
-Establish an overview of IOPP renewal dates for your fleet, and decide on a schedule for implementation
-Then, after these urgent issues have been solved, some other key activities for the remaining of 2017:
-Prepare and submit your BWMP
-Order and perform the initial survey (in due time before 8 September 2017)
-Make sure mandatory documentation (BWMP and International BWM Certificate or Statement/Certificate of Compliance) is in place before 8 September 2017
-Assess and choose treatment technology based on feasibility for your fleet
-Plan your retrofit, and ensure relevant documents are forwarded to class as early as possible
- BWM Convention – Applications and requirements
a. Vessels/units covered by the BWM Convention
b. Exemptions from the convention - Requirements of the convention
a. D-1 and D-2 standards
b. US Coast Guard requirements - Approval of Ballast Water Management Plan and installation of treatment systems
a. D-1 standard (BWMP)
b. D-2 standard – fleet in service (existing ships)
c. D-2 standard – newbuilding - BWM surveys
a. D-1 survey
b. D-2 survey - BWM certification
- Retroactive requirements (RR)
- De-coupling of the IOPP Certificate (de-harmonization of HSSC4
b. IOPP Certificate
c. IOPP Certificate Technicalities
8. Health and safety issues during surveys of ballast water tanks
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