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The Little Blue Book on Ballast Water Introduction Bat -meCya—aldloya) The Ballast Water Management Convention (BWMC) was adopted by IMO in 2004 and entered into force on the 8 September 2017. With a few exceptions it will apply to all ships in international trade beginning in 2017 and fully implemented in 2024. Re ere Rca Omar cette neh Ships not regulated by BWMC PSEar cece C races CLs causing serious economic and environ- . Ships without ballast water bal Tl a 2. Ships with sealed or permanent ballast water All ships are required to have a ballast tanks water management plan and those 3. War ships, naval auxiliary above 400 GT are subject to surveys. Compliance with the BWMC will typically entail mid ocean exchange of the ballast water (D-1) during the Convention's first years to be substituted by a stricter regime (D-2) at a point in time defined by the ship's IOPP certificate. The D-2 discharge standard necessitate installation of a treatment system that removes or sterilizes organisms before the discharge of bal- last water in the port of call. All new ships, i.e. keel laid after 8" of September 2017, must comply with D-2 and other government ships Ships < 400 GT must comply with D-2 at the latest on 8" of September 2024. Existing ships SS) c= T aT [=] T 8-Sep-2017 _&-Sep-2019 8-Sep-2024 New ships D-2 Standa' : d . a s & ‘ Ved. a? Pagdout of 12 et geo 3 Sf é _ Certificates & Documents The Certificates If vessel is > 400 GT you must have one of the following certificates onboard: Tatas lle Mero lke After BWMC enters into force this is the key Management Certificate Coatiateleoe NU eV mite pC eM V(e} cl RU Meu (ola) The Documents You must have the following documents onboard: Ree ere Rte POET tes] rag rea eltterN renga Vea ect oeaiate ts ia) Management Plan (BWMP) Cornea ns oD Ng eterna seam telat When calling the US > Ballast Water Management Plan and Ballast Water Record Book; > US type approval certificate for BWMS or > Altemative Management System (AMS) or an >» Extension letter Page 3 out of 12 Ballast Water Exchange Standard D-1 Existing vessels shall apply the D-1 Ballast Water Exchange standard (BWE) until they must comply with the D-2 standard. The compliance standard is recorded in the IBWMC. Where can you perform BWE? 200 nautical miles from the nearest land whenever possible, but in all cases at Peseta eal ecru MR eae eee een Ces See ehom er Caceres What is the idea of BWE? Ea ae eee sey east oer ul Some ura rc imet Mt- Nac) Riltcu mee Cesta How is BWE performed? Sequential method: The ballast water tank is first emptied and subsequently refilled with replacement ballast water. Flow-through method: Replacement ballast water is pumped into a ballast tank and at least three times the tank volume is run through the overflow or other arrangements. Dilution method: At least three times the tank volume of replacement ballast water is filled through the top of the ballast tank. The water is discharged in the bottom in the same speed and maintaining a constant level in the tank throughout the ballast exchange. The BWMC states “A ship shall not be required to deviate from its intended voyage, or delay —_—the £ the voyage, in order to comply” with BWE. The Shipmaster can decide not to do an exchange due to: Heavy weather conditions your S Ships safety or stability in danger (SMS) or cor Extraordinary operational impracticality it Page 4 opal . Ballast Water Performance Standard D-2 vy v An IMO type approval certificate v An approved Ballast Water Management Plan v Operational and safety manual for the BWMS v Aninstallation survey report to confirm compliance if type approval requires Which treatment system is onboard? ¥ You must be familiar with the operational principles of the BWMS v Understand the ballasting and de-ballasting procedure vy You must have a clear understanding of the limiting conditions for your BWMS, which are found in the type approval certificate v Be observant of safety procedures, e.g.: 0 Handling and storage of chemicals 0 Crew safety and emergency procedures in event of spillage, fire or explosion o First aid measures after contact with chemical 0 Special cleaning procedures, handling of clean-up residues © Risk assessment of specific treatment system The ballast water treatment process for a typical in-line BWMS with a filter and a treatment unit. Some systems avoid the filter unit, some treat a second time on discharge and some include a neutralisation system for the discharge water. A few BWMS are in-tank systems that treat during voyage. Discharge in arrival port - "may involve a 2 treatment or neutralisation The IMO has decided that the first five years after BWMC entry into force is an “experience building phase” for the management of ballast water. If a vessel operates under exception or exemption valid for certain locations no discharges are allowed if mixing with unmanaged ballast water and sediments from other areas has occurred. Page 5 out of 12 1pO!AU Q Initial inspection More detailed inspection PSC shall provide clear grounds for proceeding to next stage of inspection procedure Check List for Compliance with D-1 Standard PRE-ARRIVAL (Perform Ballast Water Exchange in due time and record in BWRB (Check national requirements of the arrival port (Check if you need to send a Reporting Form before arrival (iif relevant, send pre-arrival note of incident/problems to PSC i AT PORT Necessary Documents CIBWMC stating compliance with D-1 (Approved Ballast Water Management Plan for D-1 (Updated Ballast Water Record Book Be familiar with: (Where are the sampling point(s) for ballast water CiExistence of ballast water exchange areas (Optional: When is the installation planned (IOPP schedule) Indicative analysis Detailed analysis ie Check List for Compliance with D-2 Standard PRE-ARRIVAL check > same as D-1 except performing BWE AT PORT Necessary Documents: (IBWMC stating compliance with D-2 Ci Approved Ballast Water Management Plan for D-2 (Updated Ballast Water Record Book Be familiar with: (The system installed, its type and technical characteristics Li System requirements, e.g. service intervals, consumables (1 BWMS's capacity (Sampling procedure (C.Considerations regarding auxiliary power requirements from the BWMS Self-monitoring: (Maintain and operate BWMS in accordance with maker's instructions and- design limitations (Check installed self-monitoring equipment. This will vary according to type of BWMS, and may include, e.g.: © Power consumption O Flow rate O Filter back flush frequency O pH, salinity O Active substance dosage rate O Temperature O Neutralizer dosage rate O Transmittance OTRO (Total Residual Oxidant) O UV Sensors LUIS X=Ye 10] iaciaaloal acy At the entry into force of the BWMC the US is not a signatory to the Convention and has a separate national legislation on ballast water. The US Coast Guard (USCG) regulations are coupled to the scheduled drydocking date, but the discharge standards are similar to IMO requirements. The USCG regulation is in force on BWE and a when a ship’s compliance is due a BWMS must be installed or an other accepted method applied. E Perform BWE beyond 200 nm at more than 200 m depth or beyond co ance 50 nm, if not possible * Install and use US type approved BWMS * Self-monitoring and records as required * Obtain an extension from USCG allowing continued use of BWE + Use an IMO type approved BWMS accepted by the USCG as an Alternate Management System (AMS) (5 year limit) + Use of ballast water obtained exclusively from a U.S. public water system * Discharge of ballast water to a reception facility * No discharge in US waters according to BWMP The USCG regulations also contain some additional requirements regarding a ship's operational procedures that go beyond the IMO’s requirements. Maintain a BWMP covering US requirement (need not be approved) > Submit a Reporting Form at least 24 hours before calling at an US port > Plans for Management of Biofouling and Sediment must be available, e.g. in the BWMP, and records of ballast, sediment and fouling management must be kept Additional requirements are found in the Vessel General Permit (VGP) for periodical sampling of the discharge: > Calibration of sensors > Sampling of biological indicators > Sampling of residual biocides The records of the periodical sampling must be retained onboard for 3 years. Page 8 out of 12 US Requirements US requirements may change or be clarified. Always consult your SMS or contact company responsible prior to US calls. Check List for US Calls PRE-ARRIVAL check > same as D-1 Documentation C Ballast Water Management Plan, (Current extension letter granted to the vessel, O Vessel certificates, (Contracts and/or records verifying the date the vessel entered its last drydock, (1 BWMS installation documents, and O Vessel log books If the vessel has NOT installed BWMS at original compliance date you must have onboard: O Letter of extension of the vessel's compliance date, or Ulf using an “other accepted method” formal documentation must be available, e.g. receipts from reception facility or public water utility When vessel has installed a BWMS you must have onboard: (Certificate for USCG approved BWMS or (Acceptance by USCG of your IMO compliant BWMS as an AMS When inspected you should demonstrate knowledge on the following in addition to that listed under IMO PSC: 1 When next drydocking or the installation of a BWMS is scheduled, CJ Expiration of extension and other permits Other proper documentation that are all subject to evaluation during compli- ance assessments include crew knowledge, system installation, maintenance, and operation, and discharge quality. Documentation and records related to VGP: Any vessel greater than 300 GT or more than 8 m? ballast tank must submit Notice Of Intent to EPA to discharge in compliance with VGP. If the installed BWMS stops operating properly during a voyage, or the vessel’s BWM method is unexpectedly unavailable, the vessel owner/operator must report the problem to the nearest Captain of the Port as soon as practicable. Vessel owners/operators are encouraged to include “contingency plans” in the BWMP. Page 9 out of 12 Deficiencies Detainable deficiencies eae dul iM meme ulate Tac elle Ue Sa Boned bare tae Mele) OR) mL rece Mole ed » indication of substantial lack of correspondence with IBWMC and BWMP; » the designated officers or crew are not familiar with essential BWM Peet neni cea sinha eek iat ais » no BWM procedures have been implemented on board; econ rceRuiecahcor ee amaaiiclcn pe a en es CRM ican MM ORCC Te Ua eat! eu aero oy parm] Imre l-1 lane bBo Cresta taretataieteetolcel Tare ony aa regulations of the BWMC If possible avoid taking Common BWMS hiccups Ballast Water and malfunctions _In shallow water “Invicnyofsewage cual or dredging ae dredging eer eee eco eer wens Peper nace ears ‘At night when bottom dwelling organisms Equipment felure or underperformance — ree e uence aerca ey Acceptable reasons The Master is ultimately responsible and decides what necessitates a by-pass or uptake or discharge of BW not managed according to BWMP. Reasons include: >» Measures to ensure the safety of the ship or life at sea » Damage to the ship or equipment » Avoiding or minimizing pollution from the ship » Uptake and discharge of ballast water in the same location It is paramount to » Document discrepancies in the Record Book >» Contact the company responsible > Inform PSC in arrival port Page 10 out of 12 AMS: Alternate Management System BW - Ballast Water: Water with its suspended matter taken on board a ship to control trim, list, draught, stability or stresses of the ship BWE: Ballast Water Exchange BWMC: Ballast Water Management Convention BWMP - Ballast Water Management Plan: Document describing the ballast water management process and procedures implemented on board individual ships BWMS - Ballast Water Management System: Any system which pro- cesses ballast water such that it meets or exceeds the ballast water perfor- mance standard in regulation D-2. The BWMS includes ballast water treat- ment equipment, all associated control equipment, monitoring equipment and sampling facilities BWRB: Ballast Water Record Book BWREF: Ballast Water Reporting Form Captain of the Port: The Coast Guard officer designated by the Comman- dant to command a Captain of the Port Zone Exemption: An exemption may be granted to a ship or ships on a voyage or voyages between specified ports or locations, or to a ship which operates exclusively between specified ports or locations IBWMC: The International Ballast Water Management Certificate Non-indigenous species: Any species outside its native range. Whether transported intentionally or accidentally by humans or transported through natural processes, some become invasive species PSC: Port State Control Sediments: Matter settled out of ballast water within a ship USCG Extension: US Coast Guard can grant an extension to a vessel’s compliance date 4 Page. 11 out of 12 The Little Blue Book on Ballast Water was initiated by Danish Shipping and developed by LITEHAUZ through a donation from the Danish Maritime Fund. This brochure is a guideline on the various aspects of implementing the Ballast Water Convention and is intended to be used by the vessels’ masters, officers and the shore based personnel involved in the implementation. A number of members of Danish Shipping sponsored parts of the work and supplied artwork. a Ed Mons ome @ Hatnis @ 4. LauRITZEN MAERSK VY Scandlines @ SUPPLY SERVICE EVERGAS' = TORM Ped UltraShip XN NORDIC TANKERS Version 02 Sept. 2017 Disclaimer Nothing in this guideline exonerate any master, officer or shore-based person from following Company procedures, e.9, SMS and Ballast Water Management Plan. in the event of special circumstances that may raise doubt on which procedures there should be followed, the Company appointed responsible person ashore should always be consulted prior to such an operation ‘At the same time it should be emphasised that according to the ISM Code § 5.2, the master has the over- riding authority and the responsibility to make decisions with respect to safety and pollution prevention,

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