Ballast water management
Summary
The unintended spread of organisms by ballast water carried by ships and the associated
risks is considered one of the major threats generated by shipping. IMO has developed a
convention, which shall regulate these aspects in the future but the process of adoption by the
flag states is going slowly. In the mean time a couple of treatment technologies have been
developed but only a few of them are ready to use. Ballast water management has an impact
on design, construction and operation of ships, which will be discussed by experts from DNV.
Key elements
• Ballast Water – What is the problem?
• IMO BWM convention – main content and deadlines
• National requirements by flag states
• BWM Exchange
• Exchange methods
• Risks
• Practices
• BWM treatment
• Technologies and practical implications
• Testing and approval procedures
• Status of approval and outlook
• Sediment management
• Reception facilities
• BWM manual – content and challenges experienced during approval
• DNV class notations and services
Objective
Gaining knowledge about technical requirements,
operational experience and market
developments and networking with other participants
Target group
Technical personnel from ship owners/managers,
shipyards & designers and manufacturers
Teaching method
Presentations and discussion of questions from the audience
Duration/time
About 4 hours (including breaks)/
Date:
| Start date (d/m/y) | End date | Duration | Price | Location | |
| -- | -- | -- | €-- | Barendrecht | Apply |
In-company
All training courses can be tailor made to fit your organization. The course may be held at your local DNV office, or on your company’s premises.
Questions?
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