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SDC SHIP DESIGN & CONSULT GMBH

Naval Architectural Consultant and Calculation Services

VESSELS NAME: Ridgebury Pallas

HULL NO.: 1 586
HULL YARD: HYUNDAI HEAVY
IND. CO., LTD
IMO NO.: 92931 43
ABS NO.: 051 37908

SDC3095-9150-Rev 0
Ballast Water Management Plan

For compliance with

IMO D1 + D2 Standard

Hamburg, June 2020

Prepared: SDC/MF 2020-06-26

Checked: SDC/IB 2020-06-26

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BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN

FOR COMPLIANCE WITH IMO D1+D2

STANDARD

Vessel name: Ridgebury Pallas

HULL number: 1586

IMO number: 9293143

ABS ID: 05137908

Document reference: SDC3095-9150-Rev0-Ballast Water Management

Plan-D1 and D2-Ridgebury Pallas

Document date: 2020-06-25

Created by: SDC-MF

REVISION HISTORY
The vessel was equipped with a Ballast water treatment system in 2020.

Rev. No. Date Reason for Prepared by Verified Approved

Issue [Name and company name] by by

0 2020-06-25 Initial Issue MF, SDC IB, SDC

Ship Design & Consult GmbH

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CONTENTS
BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN ...................................................................... I

FOR COMPLIANCE WITH IMO D1+D2 STANDARD ...................................................... I

REVISION HISTORY ............................................................................................... I

INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................. III

VESSEL PARTICULARS ......................................................................................... IV

PURPOSE............................................................................................................ IV

1 DESCRIPTION OF THE BALLAST SYSTEM .................................................... 5

1.1 Overview of BWM methods applied 5
1.2 Ballast tanks 6
1.3 Pump data 6
1.4 General 7
1.4.1 Main Ballast Water Management Method (Treatment) 7
1.4.2 Alternative Ballast Water Management Method (Exchange) 7

2 BALLAST WATER EXCHANGE (ALTERNATIVE METHOD)................................. 8

3 BALLAST WATER TREATMENT (MAIN METHOD) ........................................... 9

3.1 Treatment system details 9
3.1.2 Treatment System Operational and Safety Manual (OMS) 9
3.1.3 Treatment System Overview 10
3.1.4 Control and monitoring equipment 10
3.2 Operation of the treatment equipment 11
3.2.1 Normal operating parameters 11
3.2.2 Limitations of the system 13
3.2.3 Ballasting operations 13
3.2.4 Shutdown of the treatment system 14
3.2.5 By-pass 14
3.3 Handling of untreated ballast water 15
3.4 Safety and emergency procedures for the BWMS 15
3.5 Ballast Water Handling in the event of mal function 16
3.6 Maintenance of the BWMS 16
3.7 Minimising uptake or transfer of harmful aquatic organisms, pathogens and
sediments 17
3.8 Non-release/minimal release of ballast water 17
3.9 Discharge to reception facilities 17

4 SEDIMENT MANAGEMENT ........................................................................ 17

4.1 General requirements 17
4.2 Procedure for safe tank entry 18
4.3 Disposal of sediments to shore 18
4.4 Disposal of sediments at sea 18

5 BALLAST WATER SAMPLING .................................................................... 19

5.1 General 19
5.1.1 Sampling from the ballast water discharge line 20
5.1.2 Sampling from ballast water tanks 20

6 METHODS OF COMMUNICATION ............................................................... 20

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6.1 Action to be taken by the vessel where coastal state has specific procedures for
discharge of ballast water 20
6.2 Action to be taken by the vessel where coastal state has no specific procedures
for discharge of ballast water 21

7 DUTIES OF THE BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT OFFICER ........................... 21

8 CREW TRAINING AND FAMILIARIZATION .................................................. 22

9 RECORDING REQUIREMENTS ................................................................... 23

APPENDICES ....................................................................................................... 24

INTRODUCTION

Ballast water is essential to control trim, list, draught, stability, or stresses of the vessel.
However, ballast water may contain aquatic organisms or pathogens which, if introduced into the
sea including estuaries, or into fresh water courses, may create hazards to the environment,
human health, property or resources, impair biological diversity or interfere with other legitimate
uses of such areas.

This plan is written in accordance with the requirements of Regulation B-1 of the International
Convention for the Control and Management of Vessels' Ballast Water and Sediments, 2004 (the
Convention) and the associated Guidelines.

The purpose of the plan is to meet the requirements for the control and management of vessel’s
ballast water and sediments in accordance with the Guidelines for Ballast Water Management
and the Development of Ballast Water Management Plans (G4) resolution MEPC.127(53). It
provides standard operational guidance for the planning and management of vessels' ballast
water and sediments and describes safe procedures to be followed.

The selection of appropriate methods of Ballast Water Management should take into account the
need to ensure that Ballast Water Management practices used to comply with the Convention do
not cause greater harm to the environment, human health, property or resources of any States
and the safety of vessels, than they prevent.

This plan has been approved by the authority and no alteration or revision shall be made to any
part of it without the prior approval of administration or classification society.

This plan may be inspected on request by an authorized authority.

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VESSEL PARTICULARS
Vessel name Ridgebury Pallas
IMO number 9293143
Flag Republic of Marshall Islands
Port of registry Majuro
Call Sign V7IV5
Vessel type Oil Carrier
ABSClass Notation ✠ A1, Oil Carrier, ESP, Ⓔ, ✠ AMS, ✠ ACCU, FL 25,
SH, SHCM
RW, CPP, VEC, PMP
Designated officer (rank of officer) Chief Officer
Dimensions
Gross Tonnage 81072
Length b.p [m] 264.00 m
Beam [m] 48.00 m
Summer load line draught [m] mld 17.05 m
Minimum draught forward (bottom 5.80 m
slamming):
Minimum draught aft mark (propeller 8.50 m
immersion):
Total ballast water capacity [m3] 54676 (14 segregated BW tanks)
Main ballast water management method(s):

D-2 (ballast water treatment): Electrochemical- electrolyse disinfection

Alternative ballast water management method(s):

D-1 (ballast water exchange): Sequential method

Ref to APPENDIX 6
Ballast Water Management Plan (Approved by Gemanischer Lloyd Ref. No 06-062419, dated 2006-
05-26)

PURPOSE
The ballast water management plan aims to assist governments, appropriate authorities, vessels'
Masters, operators, owners, port authorities as well as other interested parties, in preventing,
minimising and ultimately eliminating the risk of introducing harmful aquatic organisms and
pathogens from vessels' ballast water and associated sediments while protecting vessels' safety.

Good record keeping is critical to the success of a sound ballast water management program. The
appointed ballast water management officer is responsible for ensuring the maintenance of
appropriate records and that the ballast water management and treatment procedures are
followed and recorded. Please use example forms in APPENDIX 1.

It is the owners/managers or Master's responsibility to regularly review the plan and ensure that
the information contained therein is accurate and updated.

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1 DESCRIPTION OF THE BALLAST SYSTEM

Ballast water is essential to control trim, list, draught, visibility, stability or stresses of the vessel.
The vessel’s ballast system consists of the following:

1.1 Overview of BWM methods applied

n.a. = not applicable

BW Tank # MAIN BWM ALTERNATIVE BWM METHOD:

METHOD:
BW Exchange
BW Treatment
(Will be phased out, see chapter “ALTERNATIVE BWM
METHOD”)
ELECTRO- Sequential Flow-Through Dilution Method
CHEMICAL Method Method
DISINFECTION
F.P.T x x n.a. n.a.

No1 W.B.T (P) x x n.a. n.a.

No1 W.B.T (S) x x n.a. n.a.
No2 W.B.T (P) x x n.a. n.a.
No2 W.B.T (S) x x n.a. n.a.

No3 W.B.T (P) x x n.a. n.a.

No3 W.B.T (S) x x n.a. n.a.

No4 W.B.T (P) x x n.a. n.a.

No4 W.B.T (S) x x n.a. n.a.

No5 W.B.T (P) x x n.a. n.a.
No5 W.B.T (S) x x n.a. n.a.

No6 W.B.T (P) x x n.a. n.a.

No6 W.B.T (S) x x n.a. n.a.

A.P.T. x x n.a. n.a.

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1.2 Ballast tanks

BW Tank # Capacity Frame (#) Pumps Pump #

[m3] available
F.P.T 2949.9 103-123.5 WBP No 1+2 WBP No 1+2
No1 W.B.T (P) 3903.7 95-103 WBP No 1+2 WBP No 1+2
No1 W.B.T (S) 3902.7 95-103 WBP No 1+2 WBP No 1+2
No2 W.B.T (P) 4182.9 87-95 WBP No 1+2 WBP No 1+2
No2 W.B.T (S) 4182.9 87-95 WBP No 1+2 WBP No 1+2
No3 W.B.T (P) 4224.4 79-87 WBP No 1+2 WBP No 1+2
No3 W.B.T (S) 4224.4 79-87 WBP No 1+2 WBP No 1+2
No4 W.B.T (P) 4224.4 71-79 WBP No 1+2 WBP No 1+2
No4 W.B.T (S) 4224.4 71-79 WBP No 1+2 WBP No 1+2
No5 W.B.T (P) 4202.6 63-71 WBP No 1+2 WBP No 1+2
No5 W.B.T (S) 4202.6 63-71 WBP No 1+2 WBP No 1+2
No6 W.B.T (P) 4604.7 51-63 WBP No 1+2 WBP No 1+2
No6 W.B.T (S) 4604.7 51-63 WBP No 1+2 WBP No 1+2
A.P.T. 1041.2 -6.6 -14 WBP No 1+2 WBP No 1+2

1.3 Pump data

Pump # Rated Quantity Location

capacity
[m3/hr]
W.B.P No1 2000 1 Cargo Pump room
W.B.P No2 2000 1 Cargo Pump room
Fire & Service 240 1 Engine room
Pump No1
Fire & Service 240 1 Engine room
Pump No2
No.1 Ex-Mixing 90 1 Engine room
Sea water
pump
No.2 Ex-Mixing 90 1 Engine room
Sea water
pump

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1.4 General
1.4.1 Main Ballast Water Management Method (Treatment)
Ballast Water Management System (BWMS) means any system which processes ballast water such that
it meets or exceeds the ballast water performance standard in regulation D-2. The BWMS includes ballast
water treatment equipment, all associated control equipment, monitoring equipment and sampling
facilities.

BWMS means equipment which mechanically, physically, chemically, or biologically processes, either
singularly or in combination, to remove, render harmless, or avoid the uptake or discharge of harmful
aquatic organisms and pathogens within ballast water and sediments. Ballast water treatment equipment
may operate at the uptake or discharge of ballast water, during the voyage, or at a combination of these
events.

It must be ensured that the ballast water treatment system installed is approved in accordance with
Regulation D-3 of the Convention. All systems (type) approved by any IACS Class society and physically
inspected by Class’ surveyor after installation should fulfil this requirement.

The system should only be operated in accordance with the system design criteria and manufacturer's
operational and maintenance instructions. When the system encounters malfunctions or failure, these
are to be recorded in the ballast water record book.

1.4.2 Alternative Ballast Water Management Method

(Exchange)
Ballast water exchange can also be used for this vessel, but only to meet the standard described in
regulation D-1. The applicable methods for this vessel are: sequential method

Ballast water exchange will be phased out as an acceptable method for complying with the Convention,
depending on ballast water capacity and date for renewal survey of the vessel. Therefore ballast water
treatment will be the only remaining option for complying with the Convention.

During normal conditions the treatment system is to be used for ballast water operations, however it is
possible to bypass this and then ballast exchange can be conducted.

It is the responsibility of the ballast water management officer to decide which method is to be used
(e.g. in port states where discharge of treated ballast water is not a requirement.)

It is the Master’s responsibility to control the safety of the vessel at all times. This includes evaluation of
stability, visibility and longitudinal strength throughout the sequential exchange sequence.
The sequence included in this document (APPENDIX 6) is only one example of an acceptable sequence
for one specific loading condition.

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2 BALLAST WATER EXCHANGE (ALTERNATIVE METHOD)

There are three methods of ballast water exchange which have been evaluated and accepted by IMO.
The three methods are the sequential method, the flow-through method and the dilution method. The
flow-through method and the dilution method are considered as "pump through" methods.

(BWM B-2 / MEPC.127(53) A2, B3.8)

Regulation B-4 of the IBWM Convention requires that vessels shall conduct ballast water exchange:
 at least 200 nautical miles from the nearest land and in water at least 200 metres in depth; if
this is not possible
 at least 50 nautical miles from the nearest land and in water at least 200 metres in depth; or
 in areas designated by the Port State.

 Using the flow through method, it’s recommended that at least 3 times of the tank volume
should be pumped through the tank to achieve at least 95% volumetric exchange of BW.
Instructions are provided in the plan to record in the Ballast Water Record Book any reasons for not
complying with the regulation.

All local and/or national regulations should be taken into consideration as they may specify other depths
and distances from land.
A vessel shall not be required to deviate from its intended voyage or delay the voyage in order to comply
with any particular requirement as stated above.

The voyage should be planned taking into account when ballast water exchange in accordance with the
above criteria can be carried out.

Because of the possibility that partially exchange may encourage re-growth of organisms, ballast water
exchange should only be commenced in any tank if there is sufficient time to complete the exchange to
comply with the standard in Regulation D-1 and the vessel can comply with the distance from land and
minimum water depth criteria in Regulation B-4. As many complete tanks should be exchanged to the
standard in Regulation D-1 as the time allows, if for any tank the standard in Regulation D-1 cannot be
fully met the exchange should not be commenced for that tank.

In addition, if the master reasonably decides that an exchange would threaten the safety or stability of
the vessel, its crew or passengers because of adverse weather, vessel design or stress, equipment
failure, or any other extraordinary condition he is not required to comply with above requirements.

For a suitable pre-planning not only safety requirements have to be considered and observed but it is
also essential to know which ballast water will be discharged in the port of arrival depending on the
scheduled next loading condition. Ballast water which remains on board during the voyage need not be
exchanged. This will not only reduce time and cost but will also minimise risk.
When a vessel is required to conduct ballast water exchange and does not do so in accordance with
these requirements, the reasons shall be entered in the ballast water record book.

The applied ballast water exchange methods for this vessel are the following:

- sequential method

Please refer to APPENIDIX 6, for full information and special safety considerations for Ballast Water
Exchange.

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3 BALLAST WATER TREATMENT (MAIN METHOD)

3.1 Treatment system details

Manufacturers Name Techcross Inc, Korea

Model Name Electro-Cleen System (ECS)
Technology Electrolysis disinfection by
- Hypochlorous acid
- Radicals
- ORP (oxidation reduction potential)
- Residual chlorine
Operation required during 1) Ballast Water uptake:
Treatment by:
- Full flow direct electrolysis disinfection
- Removal of large sediments with a
strainer

2) Ballast Water discharge:

- No Treatment
- Neutralization

System Flow (Capacity) in m 3/h 1) Min. 150m3/h ~ Max. 12,000m3/h

Installation Location Engine room / Pump room
IMO Type Approval Certificate (TAC) No.
TAC issued by
USCG Type Approval No.
Number of ballast pumps to be used one ballast pump
simultaneously

1) Range of flow rate from a minimum acceptable capacity up to the Treatment Rated Capacity acc.
to TAC. Refer to limits by Pump capacity in Chapter 1.3

3.1.2 Treatment System Operational and Safety Manual (OMS)

The system should only be operated in accordance with the system design criteria and manufacturer's
operational and maintenance instructions (OMS Manual) given in:

TECHCROSS ECS OMSM: TC1710-001-USCG(MD) Rev06, dated 30.04.2019

Only qualified personnel should operate and maintain the treatment system after becoming thoroughly
familiar with proper operation, all warnings, safety notices, maintenance requirements and
troubleshooting.

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3.1.3 Treatment System Overview

The purpose of a ballast water treatment system is to preserve the marine environment by preventing
harmful sea organisms from migrating through ship’s ballast water. Techcross Inc. has developed and
manufactured ECS (Electro-Cleen-System), a Ballast Water Treatment System, and its goal is to sterilize
marine bio species that pose potential threats to oceanic ecosystem elsewhere.

ECS disinfects invasive marine organisms in the ballast water with a one-time treatment by employing
full flow direct electrolysis during ballasting operation while the ballast water is passing through ECU
(Electro Chamber Unit). TRO (Total Residual Oxidant) which degrades over time remains active in the
ballast tanks even after treatment, resulting in preventing any organisms from reviving during the
voyage.

There are four disinfection mechanisms in the electrolysis process of ECS: Hypochlorous acid, Radicals,
ORP (oxidation reduction potential), and Residual chlorine. Hypochlorous acid, Radicals, and ORP
(oxidation reduction potential) sterilize harmful organisms contained in the ballast water and Residual
chlorine prevents harmful organisms from regenerating in the ballast tanks.

ECS does not treat the ballast water during de-ballasting operation. The only required process is to
neutralize the treated water before discharge to minimize the discharge of the residuals into waters.

ECS employs electrolysis method for active substance to disinfect micro-organisms in the ballast water.
The levels of active substances produced during the electrolysis of seawater are below the standards for
dangerous substances (United States standards). ECS adopts automatic neutralization system which is
ANU to neutralize the treated water in the ballast tanks, resulting in lowering the TRO value below
0.1mg/L before discharging in order not to interrupt marine environment.
Please refer to Treatment Systems OMS-Manual acc. Chapter 3.

3.1.4 Control and monitoring equipment

The control equipment automatically monitors and adjusts necessary dosages or intensities or other
aspects of the ballast water management system.

The control equipment should be able to store data for at least 24 months and should be able to display
or print a record for official inspections as required. In the event the control equipment is replaced,
means should be provided to ensure the data recorded prior to replacement remains available on board
for 24 months.

The control equipment of this treatment system consists of the following:

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3.2 Operation of the treatment equipment

3.2.1 Normal operating parameters
For the ballast water management system using electrolysis, the additional filtration system is not
necessary because ballast water treatment is conducted after large sediments in inflowing water are
removed with a strainer. This electrolysis system disinfects with potential difference, radicals, and
electrode oxidization which are generated instantaneously and disappeared in several seconds.

Please refer to Treatment Systems OMS-Manual acc. Chpt 3.2.

This section includes simple and important parameters for the operation of the equipment, for example
find an extract from OMS Manual:

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3.2.2 Limitations of the system

Please refer to operating parameters Chpt 3.2.1.

3.2.3 Ballasting operations

3.2.3.1 Ballasting

ECS (Electro-Cleen-System) disinfects invasive marine organisms in the ballast water with a one-time
treatment by employing full flow direct electrolysis during ballasting operation while the ballast water is
passing through ECU. TRO (Total Residual Oxidant) which degrades over time remains active in the
ballast tanks even after treatment, resulting in preventing any organisms from reviving during the
voyage.
The ballast water flows into the ship’s ballast pipelines through ballast pumps or other pumps via sea
chests and/or ballast tanks including aft peak tank and fore peak tank. The intake or internal circulating
seawater is disinfected by ECS, and the disinfected water remains in the ballast tanks until it is
discharged. The ECS system, controlled by CPC, carries out the disinfection procedure.

Please refer to Treatment Systems OMS-Manual acc. Chpt 3.3 .

3.2.3.2 De-Ballasting

The neutralizer shall be injected with maximum rate at the initial stage of deballasting. And then the
amount of neutralizer shall be controlled in order that the TRO concentration may be less than 0.1mg/L. .

Please refer to Treatment Systems OMS-Manual acc. Chpt 3.3.

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3.2.3.3 Mixing Ballasting Operation

Please follow instructions in OMS Manual

3.2.3.4 Stripping Ballasting Operation

Please follow instructions in OMS Manual

3.2.4 Shutdown of the treatment system

For a shutdown procedure please refer to Treatment Systems OMS-Manual acc. Chpt 5.4 and 5.5 and
5.6.

3.2.5 By-pass
The Convention requires the control system of the BWMS to trig an alarm and log any by-pass of the
BWMS. This include bypass due to gravity filling or discharge of tanks.
Treatment is not required for internal transfer, but such operations will be recorded. The system will
always trig the alarm in case of by-pass.

For detailed instructions please refer to Treatment Systems OMS-Manual acc. Chpt 5.4.
Extract only:

Emergency By-pass operation:

In case the following situation occurs during BWMS operation, please operate the ballast pump by-
passing BWMS to ensure the safety of the vessel and the crew’s safety.
1) In the event of a major fault in the equipment.
- After checking shutdown for BWMS, please check the troubleshooting and take an adequate action
following the troubleshooting in operation manual.
2) In the event of emergency situation on the vessel.
- If crew judge that the vessel is in danger during BWMS operation, emergency stop can be done by
pressing EM'CY stop button of PDE.
3) After power loss.
- In case the malfunction of the generators onboard or power supply for BWMS itself, countermeasures
are as follows.
① Please replace with the new one.
② if ① is not infeasible, operate ballast system onboard except for BWMS.
In those three(3) cases, please conduct ballast, de-ballast operation only by opening by-pass valve and
operating the ballast pump(s).
Please be noted that visual, audible alarms shall be activated and automatically recorded upon the
opening of by-pass valve when
1) The power supply(AC220V) to CPC is on.
2) HMI(Human machine Interface) is in operation.
However, please be noted that visual, audible alarms shall not be activated and automatically recorded
upon the opening of by-pass valve when HMI is not in operation due to the failure of power supply to
CPC.
In case of the failure of power supply to CPC, the record about ballast/de-ballast by opening by-pass
valve must be in writing manually.

Such by-pass valve is required by the International Convention for the Control and Management of
Ship’s BallastWater and Sediments 2004.

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3.3 Handling of untreated ballast water

Untreated water in pipelines
The ballast water pipeline may contain untreated water in case of e.g. bypass of the BWMS, common
pipeline for ballast water uptake and discharge or BWMS failure. To avoid discharge of untreated ballast
water, the following procedure will be carried out:

To reduce the risk of contamination, the remaining water in the pipes should be recirculated through the
treatment system according operational manual (OMS-Manual acc. Chpt 5.6.1.)l and => Chapter 3.5
Ballast Water Handling in the event of mal function.

Ballast water remaining in tanks

Ballast water remaining in the tanks after de-ballasting or during stripping, which has been treated upon
intake may contain organisms that can reproduce in the ballast tanks potentially serving as a
contamination source for subsequent ballasting.
TRO (Total Residual Oxidant) which degrades over time remains active in the ballast tanks even after
treatment, resulting in preventing any organisms from reviving during the voyage. Chemical disinfection
residuals need to be neutralized before discharging.
To minimize the possibility of contamination it is important to empty the tanks as much as possible.

3.4 Safety and emergency procedures for the BWMS

The ballast water management system should not contain or use any substance of dangerous nature,
unless adequate arrangements for storage, application, mitigation, and safe handling are provided to
mitigate any hazards introduced thereby.

For this equipment, refer to OMS and Health, environment and safety (Appendix 7)

The following Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) is provided in case of emergency:

PPE type Location Number

PPE for chemical spill-chemical suit Chemical store, stearing 2
gear room

In the case of spillage or leakage of chemicals or gases, in General Material Safety Data Sheet for
Mercury Substance. Health, environment and safety (APPENDIX 7)

The safety instructions as stated in the manufacturer’s Operation and safety Manual (OMS-Manual acc.
Chpt 3.6.) are to be observed at all times.

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3.5 Ballast Water Handling in the event of mal function

In any case of the system malfunctions, for example mechanical problems, or if full treatment cannot be
guaranteed, general recommendations are given below.
In any case untreated water shall be prevented to flow into ballast tank and un-neutralized water shall
be prevented to be discharged to sea.

Bypass valve:

The bypass valve can be used in case of emergency to

secure the ship, by allowing ballast water operations (ballast, deballast and internal transfers)
without involving the ballast water treatment system. The valve is controlled by the ISCS, not
Ballast water treatment control system, but all bypass valve activities are logged in the event log. Such
valve is required by the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ship’s Ballast
Water and Sediments 2004.
If the system malfunction in connection with general cargo operation, ballast and deballast
operations should be avoided. Note that the system requires treatment both during ballast and
deballast.

Untreated water:
If untreated water is pumped to a ballast tank, this water shall primarily be discharged to a reception
facility. When this is not possible, other discharge possibilities must be agreed with the port state
responsible for the waters where the ship is sailing and most importantly be agreed with the flag state
administration of the ship. Special measures may be requested for un-neutralized water.

Alternative Method Ballast water exchange:

It is the responsibility of the ballast water management officer to decide if alternative method according
following document is to be used in case of malfunction of the ballast water treatment system.
It is possible to bypass the treatment system and then ballast exchange can be conducted.
It is the Master’s responsibility to control the safety of the vessel at all times. This includes evaluation of
stability and longitudinal strength throughout the sequential exchange sequence.

Ref to APPENDIX 6:

3.6 Maintenance of the BWMS

Maintenance safety items

Before maintenance, read the Preparations of maintenance section for applicable instructions in
The OMS Service manual (OMS-Manual acc. Chpt 6.2).

Essential safety information is stated before instruction to routines that might involve any danger.

Follow routine maintenance of equipment according (OMS Operation Manual Chapter 6.3)

Follow regular maintenance procedure according (OMS Operation Manual Chapter 6.4)

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3.7 Minimising uptake or transfer of harmful aquatic

organisms, pathogens and sediments

Wherever possible, ballast water should be taken outside of port waters and as far from the coast as
practicable. Consideration should also be given to the use of dockside water supplies (water not taken
directly from the harbour, such as fresh water, potable water etc.) as source for ballast water.

When loading ballast water, every effort should be made to avoid the uptake of potentially harmful
aquatic organisms, pathogens and sediments that may contain such organisms. The uptake of ballast
water should be minimized or, where practicable, avoided in areas and situations such as:

1. areas identified by the port state in connection with warnings provided by ports concerning ballast
uptake and any other port contingency arrangements in the event of emergency situations
2. in darkness when organisms may rise up in the water column
3. in very shallow water
4. where propellers may stir up sediment
5. areas with current large phytoplankton blooms (algal blooms such as red tides)
6. nearby sewage outfalls
7. where a tidal stream is known to be more turbid
8. where tidal flushing is known to be poor
9. in areas close to aquaculture
10. where dredging is or recently has been carried out.

If it is necessary to take on and discharge ballast water in the same location, care should be taken to
avoid unnecessary discharge of ballast water that has been taken up in another location.

3.8 Non-release/minimal release of ballast water

The requirements to ballast water management differ from port state to port state. Some have no
requirements, some require reporting of ballast water practise and record book and others require
ballast water exchange before arrival in their waters. In case ballast water exchange is requested by the
port states, this will be applicable to ballast tanks planned to be discharged in their waters. For some
loading conditions not all tanks need to be discharged, hence these will not have to be exchanged prior
to arrival.

3.9 Discharge to reception facilities

If reception facilities for ballast water and/or sediments are provided by a port state, they should, where
appropriate, be utilised.

4 SEDIMENT MANAGEMENT
Water taken up as vessels' ballast can contain solid alluvial matter that, once the water is becalmed in a
vessel’s ballast tank, will settle out onto the bottom of the tank and other internal structures.

Aquatic organisms can also settle out of the ballast water and can continue to exist within the sediment.
These organisms can survive for long periods after the water they were originally in has been
discharged. They may thereby be transported from their natural habitat and discharged in another port
or area where they may cause injury or damage to the environment, human health, property and
resources.

4.1 General requirements

All practical steps should be taken during ballast uptake to avoid sediment accumulation, it is however
recognised that sediment will be taken on board and settle on tank surfaces.

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The volume of the sediment should be monitored on a regular basis.

Sediment in ballast tanks should be removed in a timely basis and as found necessary. The frequency
and timing of removal will depend on factors such as sediment build up, vessel’s trading pattern,
availability of reception facilities, work load of the vessel’s personnel and safety considerations.

4.2 Procedure for safe tank entry

If it should be necessary sending a person into a tank for cleaning or taking water samples or for other
purposes, the following should be noted:

 Due to the possibility that an enclosed space may have an oxygen deficient, flammable
or toxic atmosphere, which will not support life, or involves risk of explosion, it is
important establish that the risk and hazards have been eliminated and that the
enclosed space is safe for entry.
 The procedures for Safe Tank Entry should be contained in the companies controlled
Safety Management System (SMS) Manuals.

IACS recommendation No. 72 regarding confined space safe practice should be observed:

 Only enter a confined space when a permit to enter has been issued and if you consider
it is safe to do so, and then only remain in the inside for as long as it is necessary to
carry out the work. It is the full responsibility of the owner of the confined space (i.e.
ship, shipyard) to make and ensure that the confined space is safe to enter.

Ballast water management systems which uses or produces potential hazardous chemicals during
treatment of ballast water may introduce a hazardous atmosphere in the ballast water tanks. The BWTS
installed may introduce the following hazards in the ballast tanks:

Ships Ballast Water treatment system will not cause special contamination with chemicals during the
treatment process to the ballast tanks.

Before entering ballast water tanks the general precautionary procedures shall be followed.

4.3 Disposal of sediments to shore

Removal of sediment from ballast tanks should preferably be undertaken under controlled conditions in
port, at a repair facility or in dry dock. The removed sediment should preferably be disposed of in a
sediment reception facility if available, reasonable and practicable.

One should be aware that sediments lying undisturbed for some time may give off toxic gases and
appropriate measures must be taken to protect the crew carrying out the job.

4.4 Disposal of sediments at sea

When sediment is removed from the vessel’s ballast tanks and is to be disposed of by that vessel at sea,
such disposal should only take place in areas outside 200nm from land and in water depths of over
200m.

Part of the mud may be removed by water movement within a tank to bring sediments to suspension. In
double bottom tanks this is achieved by filling clean water 0.5-1 meter sounding in mild weather
conditions and keeping it for about 6 hours before pumping it out.

In addition the Master may decide to store the sediments onboard the vessel when this will not hamper
the security and operational maintenance of the vessel, her cargo and the crew. The sediments must
then be disposed of as described in 4.3 and above in this paragraph.

Special care is to be taken if ballast water has been carried in spaces designated for other purposes,
such as fuel, oil, fresh water tanks etc. More stringent requirements for disposal of the sediments are to
be considered depending upon the final mixture, e.g. if ballast water is carried in the fuel tanks.

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5 BALLAST WATER SAMPLING

Sampling of ballast water is primarily a matter for the authorised inspection officers during port state
control. For crew members there is unlikely any need to take samples except at the express request and
under the supervision of authorised inspection officers.

5.1 General
The table below indicates sampling and access points in pipelines and tanks, to enable crew members to
quickly assist the authorised officers of a party that have reasons to obtain samples.

For practical recommendations regarding sampling techniques and procedures, refer to Annex to
MEPC.173(58) – G2 Guidelines, addressing the following:
- Sampling from the ballast water discharge line
- Sampling and analysis protocols

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- Sample data forms

- Health and safety aspects
- Recommendation for a port state control ballast water sampling kit
- Maintenance, storage, labelling and transportation
- Chain of custody record

5.1.1 Sampling from the ballast water discharge line

The location of the sampling lines is given in the drawing in APPENDIX 4.
Reference is made to Part 1 of the Annex to MEPC.173(58) – G2 Guidelines for recommendations
regarding sampling techniques and procedures.

5.1.2 Sampling from ballast water tanks

Sampling from ballast water tanks for this vessel can be done through:
- Manholes for ballast tanks. Reference is made to Part 2 of the Annex to MEPC.173(58) – G2
Guidelines for recommendations regarding sampling techniques and procedures.
- Sounding pipes for ballast tanks. Reference is made to Part 2 of the Annex to MEPC.173(58) –
G2 Guidelines for recommendations regarding sampling techniques and procedures.
- Air pipes for ballast tanks. Reference is made to Part 2 of the Annex to MEPC.173(58) – G2
Guidelines for recommendations regarding sampling techniques and procedures.

The location of the sampling openings is given in the drawing in APPENDIX 5.

6 METHODS OF COMMUNICATION
This section contains procedures to assist the Master in coordinating the discharge of ballast in waters of
a coastal state, local government or other involved parties.
The quick and effective communication between the vessel and coastal state or other involved party
becomes vital in mitigating the effects of an unnecessary delay.
The requirements and roles of the various national and local authorities involved vary widely between
states and even from port to port. Approaches to the responsibility for ballast water exchange also vary.
In the majority of coastal states, responsibility for compliance with port state requirements is placed on
the vessel owner and the vessel.
The port state authorities should be contacted for specific ballast water discharge requirements and
reporting, prior to the vessel's arrival in port state's territorial waters.
Therefore, the Master with the responsible officer should timely obtain all necessary information and
prepare the vessel accordingly, taking into consideration the safety and operational restrictions as
described in this plan and relevant sections. Information on specific port state procedures can be
obtained by consulting the company and local agent for latest information and requirements.

6.1 Action to be taken by the vessel where coastal state has

specific procedures for discharge of ballast water
 follow agreed reporting procedures
 contact vessel's agent and/or company to ascertain latest information on ballast discharge
requirements in the water of respective state
 ensure to timely plan for above actions and that safety and operational restrictions are met
 keep proper records and have them readily available for possible inspection

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6.2 Action to be taken by the vessel where coastal state has no

specific procedures for discharge of ballast water
 contact vessel's agent and/or company to obtain latest information on ballast discharge
requirements in the water of respective state
 carry out discharge of ballast water as per the ballast exchange sequence
 take into consideration safety and operational procedures related to respective discharge
 keep proper records and have them readily available for possible inspection

7 DUTIES OF THE BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT OFFICER

The ballast water management officer is responsible for implementing the procedures of the ballast
water management plan.

Duties of the ballast water management officer:

 ensure the safety of the vessel and crew
 ensure that ballast water management and/or treatment procedures are followed and
recorded
 where ballast exchange is required, ensure that the steps of the ballast exchange sequence
are followed in the prepared order
 ensure adequate personnel and equipment are available for the execution of the planned
ballast water management operations
 ensure all required ballast water management records are maintained and up to date,
including the ballast water record book
 where required, prepare the appropriate national or port ballast water declaration forms prior
to arrival
 assist the port state control or quarantine officers for any sampling that may need to be
taken
 undertake familiarisation and training of crew in ballast water management requirements and
applicable shipboard systems and procedures
 other duties, as specified by the company.
 ensure that the manholes of the specific tanks are opened prior to commencement of the
flow-through method or instead, for tanks with no direct access to open deck the vent heads
are removed. It is his responsibility to ensure that these are re-secured after completion of
the operation’’

The Master must ensure that the ballast water management plan is clearly understood by the appointed
officer and by any other vessel staff that may need to be involved.

The ballast water management officer must keep the Master advised on the progress of the ballast water
management operations and any envisaged deviations from the agreed plan.

Should there be any doubt or if the management plan is not in line with the schedule, the Master shall be
advised accordingly.

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8 CREW TRAINING AND FAMILIARIZATION

It is essential that the Master, vessel's officer and crew have an understanding of the need for ballast
water management.
If crew members understand the reasons for the treatment or exchange of ballast water and associated
sediments, they are more likely to ensure that it is carried out effectively and efficiently.

Owners, managers, operators and others involved in officer and crew training for ballast water
management should consider the following:
 training for vessels' Masters and crews as appropriate should include instructions on the
requirements of the Convention, the ballast water and sediment management procedures
and the ballast water record book, drawing particular attention to matters of vessel safety,
maintenance of records and reporting requirements in accordance with the Convention.

Vessels' officers and ratings engaged in ballast water exchange at sea must be aware of what is
expected of them and should be familiarised and trained in the following:
 vessel’s pumping arrangements including ballast arrangements;
 location of air and sounding pipes of all ballast tanks;
 positions of all ballast tank suctions and pipelines;
 overboard discharge arrangements and openings for release of water on deck;
 inspection and maintenance for ensuring that sounding pipes are clear and that air pipes and
non-return devices are in good order;
 times and circumstances required to undertake the various ballast water exchange
operations;
 methods used for ballast water exchange at sea, the related safety precautions and
associated hazards; and
 location and suitable access points for sampling purposes.

The Master and ballast water management officer should ensure that the personnel assigned key
responsibilities in any ballast exchange procedures are suitable and well trained according to the above.
Special attention should be given to the safety aspects related with the subject procedures.

Provisions for crew training and familiarisation include the following:

 general requirements for ballast water management;
 training and information on ballast water management practices;
 ballast water treatment systems installed on board;
 ballast water exchange methods;
 general safety considerations;
 the ballast water record book and maintenance of records;
 safety aspects associated with the particular systems and procedures used on board the
vessel which affect the safety or human health of crew and passengers and/or the safety of
the vessel;
 precautions for entering tanks for sediment removal;
 procedures for the safe handling and packaging of sediment; and
 storage of sediment

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9 RECORDING REQUIREMENTS

The ballast water management officer is to ensure that the Ballast Water Record Book and any other
necessary documentation and forms are kept up-to-date.

For example Record Book and detailed information please refer to APPENDIX I.

Instructions of the maintenance of the Ballast Water Record Book shall be in accordance with
Regulation B-2 and Appendix II of the International BWM Convention 2004.

Ballast Water record book entries shall be maintained on board the ship for a minimum period of two
years after the last entry has been made and thereafter in the Company's control for a minimum period
of three years.

The control equipment of the ballast water treatment system is able to store data for at least 24 months.
The requirements for type approval are that the control equipment should be able to display or print a
record for official inspections as required.
In the event the control equipment is replaced, means should be provided to ensure the data recorded
prior to replacement remains available on board for 24 months.

In the event of the discharge of Ballast Water pursuant to regulations A-3, A-4 or B-3.6 of the BWM
Convention or in the event of other accidental or exceptional discharge of Ballast Water not otherwise
exempted by this Convention, an entry shall be made in the Ballast Water record book describing the
circumstances of, and the reason for, the discharge.

The Ballast Water record book shall be kept readily available for inspection at all reasonable times and,
in the case of an unmanned ship under tow, may be kept on the towing ship.

Each operation concerning Ballast Water shall be fully recorded without delay in the Ballast Water record
book.

Each entry shall be signed by the officer in charge of the operation concerned and each completed page
shall be signed by the master.

The entries in the Ballast Water record book shall be in a working language of the ship. If that language
is not English, French or Spanish the entries shall contain a translation into one of those languages.
When entries in an official national language of the State whose flag the ship is entitled to fly are also
used, these shall prevail in case of a dispute or discrepancy.

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APPENDICES
Plans, drawings and information

Appendix 1: Example Form of Ballast water record book

Appendix 2: Blank of ballast water reporting form including instructions how to fill in
Appendix 3: Ballast tank arrangement and capacity plan.
Appendix 4: Ballast water piping & pumping arrangement sampling arrangements in discharge line.
Appendix 5: Diagrams/drawings of sampling and access points in tanks incl. air pipes and sounding
arrangements
Appendix 6: BWMP Alternative Exchange Method
- incl step by step exchange.

- Guideline for ballast water exchange

Appendix 7: OMS Ballast System and Procedure Health, environment and safety.

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BALLAST WATER RECORD BOOK

The following Record Book has been based on Appendix II of the International
Convention for The Control and Management of Ship’s Ballast Water and Sediments,
2004. It contains three blank forms to be filled if relevant:
1. BALLAST WATER RECORD BOOK PAGE a record of ballast water operations on
board
2. BALLAST WATER HANDLING LOG a narrative record of events related to ballast
water management on board such as sediment removal or tank flushing etc.
3. BALLAST WATER REPORTING FORM a form to be provided to the Port State
Authority upon request.
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BALLAST WATER RECORD BOOK

Period From: ...... To: ......

Name of Ship: RIDGEBURY PALLAS

IMO number: 9293143

Gross tonnage: 81072

Flag: Marshall Islands

Total Ballast Water capacity (in cubic metres): 54676

The ship is provided with a Ballast Water Management Plan: Yes
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1 Introduction
In accordance with regulation B-2 of the Annex to the International Convention for the Control
and Management of Ships. Ballast Water and Sediments, a record is to be kept of each Ballast
Water operation. This includes discharges at sea and to reception facilities.

2 Ballast Water and Ballast Water Management

“Ballast Water” means water with its suspended matter taken on board a ship to control trim, list,
draught, stability, or stresses of a ship. Management of Ballast Water shall be in accordance with
an approved Ballast Water Management Plan and taking into account International Convention for
The Control and Management of Ship’s Ballast Water and Sediments, 2004 as well as the
Guidelines developed by the International Maritime Organization.

3 Entries in the Ballast Water Record Book

Entries in the Ballast Water record book shall be made on each of the following occasions:
3.1 When Ballast Water is taken on board:
.1 Date, time and location port or facility of uptake (port or lat/long), depth if
outside port
.2 Estimated volume of uptake in cubic metres
.3 Signature of the officer in charge of the operation.

3.2 Whenever Ballast Water is circulated or treated for Ballast Water Management purposes:
.1 Date and time of operation
.2 Estimated volume circulated or treated (in cubic metres)
.3 Whether conducted in accordance with the Ballast Water Management plan
.4 Signature of the officer in charge of the operation

3.3 When Ballast Water is discharged into the sea:

.1 Date, time and location port or facility of discharge (port or lat/long)
.2 Estimated volume discharged in cubic metres plus remaining volume in cubic
metres
.3 Whether approved Ballast Water Management plan had been implemented
prior to discharge
.4 Signature of the officer in charge of the operation.

3.4 When Ballast Water is discharged to a reception facility:

.1 Date, time, and location of uptake
.2 Date, time, and location of discharge
.3 Port or facility
.4 Estimated volume discharged or taken up, in cubic metres
.5 Whether approved Ballast Water Management plan had been implemented
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.6 Signature of officer in charge of the operation

3.5 Accidental or other exceptional uptake or discharges of Ballast Water:

.1 Date and time of occurrence
.2 Port or position of the ship at time of occurrence
.3 Estimated volume of Ballast Water discharged
.4 Circumstances of uptake, discharge, escape or loss, the reason therefore and
general remarks.
.5 Whether approved Ballast Water Management plan had been implemented
prior to discharge
.6 Signature of officer in charge of the operation

3.6 Additional operational procedure and general remarks

4 Volume of Ballast Water

The volume of Ballast Water onboard should be estimated in cubic metres. The Ballast Water
record book contains many references to estimated volume of Ballast Water. It is recognized that
the accuracy of estimating volumes of ballast is left to interpretation.
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BALLAST WATER RECORD BOOK PAGE

Record of ballast water on board

Ship: RIDGEBURY PALLAS Port of Registry: MAJURO IMO number: 92931 43

TANK DATE INITIAL FINAL GEOGRAPHIC PUMPS USED, DURATION OF SALINITY SIGNATURE OF RANK
LOCATION CONTENT CONTENT LOCATION OF or GRAVITATE OPERATION OFFICER IN
(tonnes) (tonnes) SHIP CHARGE
(Port or
Lat. & Long.)

Signature of Master ..
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BALLAST WATER HANDLING LOG

Narrative record of events related to ballast water management on board

Ship: RIDGEBURY PALLAS Port of Registry: MAJURO IMO number: 92931 43

Record here events which are relevant to ballast management, and which will be of interest to quarantine officers, such as sediment removal during drydock, or tank flushing
at sea. Each entry should be completed with the signature and rank of the officer making the entry.

Date Activity Comments

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Annex 8, page 8

ANNEX

EXAMPLE BALLAST WATER REPORTING FORM

Date of Submission (DD/MM/YYYY):____________________ Time of Submission (24:00 GST): ____________________ AMENDED FORM: Yes No

1. SHIP INFORMATION 2. VOYAGE INFORMATION 3. BALLAST WATER USAGE AND CAPACITY

Ship Name: Arrival Port:

IMO Number: Arrival Date (DD/MM/YYYY): Total Ballast Water on Board:

Volume Units No. of Tanks and Holds in

Owner: Agent:
Ballast

Type: Last Port: Country: m3

GT: Next Port: Country: Total Ballast Water Capacity:

Volume Units Total No. of Ballast Tanks

Date of Construction (DD/MM/YYYY): Next Port (2): Country:
and Holds on Ship

Flag: Next Port (3): Country: m3

4. BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT

Total No. Ballast Water Tanks to be discharged:
Of tanks to be discharged, how many: underwent exchange: were treated using a Ballast Water Management System:
Please specify Ballast Water Management System used, if any (Manufacturer, Model):_________________________________________________________
If no Ballast Water Management conducted, state reason why not: _________________________________________________________________________
Approved Ballast Water Management plan on board? YES NO Management plan implemented? YES NO
Ballast water record book on board? YES NO
Does ship carry an International Ballast Water Management Certificate: YES NO
Date of issue (DD/MM/YYYY): ____________________ Expiry Date (DD/MM/YYYY): ____________________
Authority that issued Certificate: ____________________ Place of issue: ____________________
Date Required to Meet Regulation D-2 (DD/MM/YYYY): ____________________

5. BALLAST WATER HISTORY: RECORD ALL TANKS/ HOLDS containing water taken on board to control trim, list, draught, stability or stresses of the ship,
regardless of ballast water discharge intentions, on page 2. Note: BW Sources are the last BW uptakes prior to any Ballast Water Management practices.
6. RESPONSIBLE OFFICER’S NAME AND TITLE: ____________________________________________________________________________________

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Ship Name IMO Number Arrival Date:

Tanks/Holds BW SOURCES CURRENT BW MANAGEMENT PRACTICES PROPOSED BW DISCHARGE

List multiple
TANK
sources/ PORT or VOLUME DATE VOLUME METHOD SALINITY
tanks separately CAPACITY DATE Start Point* End Point* % SALINITY DATE PORT or VOLUME
LAT. (m3) DD/MM/Y Used* (DM/SM/ (PSU)
3
DD/MM/YYYY Lat. & Long. Lat. & Long. Exch* (PSU) DD/MM/YYYY LAT. LONG. (m )
LONG. YYY (m3) FM, T)

Ballast Water Tank Codes: Forepeak = FP, Aftpeak = AP, Double Bottom = DB, Wing = WT, Topside = TS, Cargo Hold = CH, Other = O.
Methods: DM= Dilution, SM=Sequential, FM= Flow Through , T=Treatment.
Complete columns with (*) only if exchange was conducted.

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Important Note:

Ballast water exchange as described in the following

appendix will be phased out as an acceptable
method for complying with the Convention,
depending on ballast water capacity and date for
renewal survey of the vessel. Therefore ballast water
treatment will be the only remaining option for
complying with the Convention.

During normal conditions the treatment system is to

be used for ballast water operations, however it is
possible to bypass this and then ballast exchange
can be conducted.
It is the responsibility of the ballast water
management officer to decide which method is to be
used (e.g. in port states where discharge of treated
ballast water is not a requirement.)

It is the Master's responsibility to control the safety

of the vessel at all times. This includes evaluation of
stability and longitudinal strength throughout the
sequential exchange sequence.

Please consider the new Ballast Water Piping

diagram as shown in Appendix 4.
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3.6 SAFETY MEASURES

Pre-test documentation / General SHE impact assessment Potential hazards for the environment,

safety of the crew and public health

3.6.1 Pre-test document

Active Substance approval testing in accordance with IMO Resolution MEPC.125(54).

3.6.2 General SHE impact Assessment Potential; hazards

3.6.2.1 Active Substance Generated by Electro-CleenTM System

The electrolyzed ballast water includes chemical ingredients which have dynamic equilibrium with gas

on the surface of the water or which are completely dissolved. There is no chlorine gas generation since

the chlorine gas, generated in pH range of Electro-Cleen™ System operation, is hydrolyzed into

hypochlorous acid or hypochlorous acid ion after completely dissolved in ballast water. The electrolyzed

ballast water could generate peroxides and the concentrations of hydrogen peroxide and ozone are

very low compared to free chlorine. According to treated seawater test using ECS, the maximum

concentrations of hydrogen peroxide and ozone are less than 0.1mg/L. Having considered that the

hydrogen peroxide concentration of oxyfuel used as a disinfectant is around 40,000mg/L, this substance

have little effect on the risk to environment and human.

3.6.2.2 Operating Condition and Active Substance Concentration Management

of Electro- Cleen™ System

For the ballast water management system using electrolysis, the additional filtration system is not

necessary because ballast water treatment is conducted after large sediments in inflowing water are

removed with a strainer. This electrolysis system disinfects with potential difference, radicals, and

electrode oxidization which are generated instantaneously and disappeared in several seconds. The

maintaining disinfectant is TRO. TRO concentration generated during ballast water treatment in this

system is around 10mg/L even though the generated concentration is different by characteristics such

as ballast water temperature, conductivity, types and concentration of materials dissolved in water. As

reviewed in the next paragraph, this range of concentration does not require particular cautions when

the crew or operators handle ballast water. Since the active substance in ballast water, hypochlorous

acid, is affected by voltage and current, TRO generation is being managed by controlling voltage and

current automatically so that the maximum concentration does not exceed 10mg/L.

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3.6.2.3 Effect of Hypochlous Acid on Human

TRO, generated as active substance during ballast water treatment with Electro-Cleen™ System, is

dissolved in water when its concentration is low, and then most of it turns to hypochlorous acid in pH

range of seawater. The maximum concentration generated from ECS operation is less than 10mg/L,

that is, less than 0.001%. Acute and chronic toxicity test result of hypochlorous acid is as follows and it

represents it has little effect on human.

1. Short-term (acute) exposure

1) Inhalation Hypochlorite does not easily form into vapour. The amount of chlorine released from dilute

solution of hypochlorite solutions (less than 5.25%) under normal condition therefore is not significant.

However, with more concentrated solutions and if the pH is powered, or if the solution is heated or if

mixed with acids, higher amount of chlorine may be released. Mists formed from solutions can cause

mild to severe irritation of the nose and throat, depending mainly upon the airborne concentration and

the strength of the solution. There is no information about the short-term inhalation exposure to mists

from hypochlorite solutions for human or animal.

2) Skin contact

Hypochlorite solutions can cause mild irritation to corrosive injury depending on the duration of contact,

the concentration and pH of the solution, based on human and animal information. No irritation was

experienced by 20 volunteers following the application of 1% hypochlorite solution (pH unspecified) for

48 hours in the form of a covered patch. When 2% solution (pH unspecified) was used, weak or

moderate irritation was experienced by 15 out of 69 volunteers. No skin reaction was observed in 3

volunteers following a 48-hour application of 0.252% solutions in the form of a covered patch. Severe

irritation was experienced by volunteers after 4-hour application of 5.25% hypochlorite solution (pH 10.7)

to unbroken skin in the form of a covered patch.

3) Eye contact

Hypochlorite solutions can cause mild irritation to corrosive injury, depending on the concentration and

pH of the solution, and the duration of the contact, based on human and animal information. There are

several reports of pain, and in some cases, slight damage to the surface of the eye and/or cornea, being

experienced after direct contact with commercial products containing sodium hypochlorite

(approximately 5%). The eyes were washed with water or a salt solution (saline) and the injury cleared

within 1-2 days. There are 3 reports of burning to the eyes with slow recovery following exposure to

concentrated solutions (concentration unspecified).

4) Ingestion

Swallowing hypochlorite solutions can cause irritation, pain and inflammation of the mouth, throat and

stomach, as well as vomiting. In severe cases, serious effects including ulceration and perforation of

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the gastrointestinal tract and death can result. The effects depend on several factors, e.g., the amount

ingested, the concentration and pH of the solution. About 29.5ml of a solution with 15% available

chlorine may be lethal. For sodium hypochlorite solution with 3-6% of available chlorine, a lethal dose

for humans of 200 ml has been reported. Severe injury has been observed in a person who ingested

approximately 1 liter of 5.25% sodium hypochlorite having pH of 10.8. A woman who intentionally

swallowed approximately 700ml of 5.25% sodium hypochlorite having pH of 11.5, showed falling mental

status, perforation of the stomach, and died of cardiac arrest 4.5 hours after ingestion. Deaths have

also resulted from aspiration of sodium hypochlorite solution into the lungs.

2. Long-term (chronic) exposure

1) Skin Prolonged or repeated contact with hypochlorite may cause dry, red, cracked skin (dermatitis).In

a 5-year survey, 17/130 (13.1%) of first-time attacks of dermatitis reported among chemical factory

workers were attributed to the misuse of hypochlorite to the clear skin (frequency of use and

concentration not reported).

2) Skin sensitization

It is not possible to conclude hypochlorite as an occupational skin sensitizer. A few cases of skin

sensitization have been reported, in all but one case, the individuals were predisposed to this type of

reaction (reacting to other common allergens as well). Two non-occupational cases of sensitization to

sodium hypochlorite have been confirmed by patch tests. Both individuals reported a history of skin

reactions following exposures to products containing sodium hypochlorite or chlorine. Other family or

personal history of allergies has not been reported. Negative results (0/86 and 0/90 individuals

sensitized) have been obtained in two unpublished sensitization tests on human volunteers (human

repeated insult patch test) using 4% sodium hypochlorite solution.

3) Carcinogenicity

The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has concluded that hypochlorite is not

classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans

4) Teratogenicity and embryo toxicity No specific conclusions can be drawn about the potential

developmental toxicity of sodium hypochlorite from a human population study that examined the

potential effects of chlorinating drinking water with sodium hypochlorite. Exposure in this study was

based on the chlorination method, and not the measured amount of sodium hypochlorite or its

byproducts in the water.

5) Reproductive toxicity

There is no human information available for reproductive toxicity. No firm conclusion can be drawn

based on the limited animal information available.

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6) Mutagenicity There is no information available for human. The available information for animal

suggests that sodium hypochlorite is not mutagenic. A positive result (sperm-head abnormalities) was

obtained in one test using live mice. This test did not directly measure genetic damage. Negative results

have been obtained in other tests with live mice.

7) Potential for accumulation Hypochlorite does not accumulate in the body. It reacts with tissues (21).

A rat study using radio labelled hypochlorous acid has shown that it is absorbed fairly rapidly in serum

and eliminated from plasma with a half-life of 44 hours.

3.6.2.4 Ship and personnel safety

Total residual chlorine produced typically ranges from 6 to 10mg/L in the Electro-Clean system operating

with an applied voltage lower than 13 volts. No skin irritation was experienced by 20 volunteers after

application of a 1% hypochlorite solution (pH unspecified) for 48 hours under a patch. The possibility of

risk from the electrochemically treated water to personnel does not exist. The system is also sealed

tightly. This makes human exposure to treated water impossible under normal operational conditions.

Since the Electro-Clean system is fully automated, cutting-off electricity to the system alone can ensure

the safety of the ship and personnel at the time of emergency.

3.6.2.5 Environment protection

The concentration levels of total residual chlorine in treated water discharged from the Electro- Clean

system is extremely low. TRC is easily decomposed by sunlight, micro-organisms and other reductants.

Thus, residual chlorine will not be accumulated in harbors or ports. Octanol/ water partition coefficient

of TRC is calculated to be log P(oct) = -3.42. TRC is not persistent and bio-accumulative. In reality,

chlorine is used for the disinfection of drinking water not only in the United Kingdom and the United

States, but also in most other countries.

3.6.2.6 Hazard documentation and labeling

The reactivity of the total residual chlorine in electrolytically disinfected ballast water is extremely high

so that it is rapidly decomposed in seawater. The concentration level of total residual chloride in the

ballast water is below 10mg/L. There is no possibility of explosion. Although there are only few

precautions to be taken for management, there may be need to ventilate hydrogen generated during

the electrolytic disinfection in order to prevent accumulation. A document that deals with the harmful

substances produced during electrolysis including the MSDS (IMDG code entry) data has been

summarized and provided below.

1) MSDS The Material Safety Data of 2~3% w/w sodium hypochlorite solution have been reported to

be hazardous in case of eye and skin contact. For the carcinogenic effects, this material is not known

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to cause cancer in animals or humans. There is no available Material Safety Data sheet for the 0.001%

w/w sodium hypochlorite solution which is generated in the Electro-Clean system.

2) IMDG IMDG Code 8186, UN No.1791, Class 8, Packaging Group II/III, EmS No.8-08, MFAG table

No.741 covers the hypochlorite solutions with more than 5% available chlorine. However, it does not

cover the 0.001% sodium hypochlorite solution which is generated in the Electro-Clean system.

3.6.2.7 Potential effects of the BWMS

1) TRO The operative conditions of Electro-Cleen™ System(ECS) is designed to generate 6 to

10mg/L of TRO(Total Residual Oxidant) with less than 10mg/L of TRO in the worst cases to satisfy IMO

D‐2 standard. ECS has been tested and proven to have not made a significant effect on corrosion of

ballast tank. The corrosive effect of ECS was evaluated with the ‘International Paint Ltd’ in June 2010.

Please refer to Ch. 9.1 Letter of International Paint Ltd.

2) H2 gas There are no potential effect by low concentration of hydrogen gas on a Vessel’s

infrastructure so far.

When the H2 gas is leaked, an alarm shall be activated in case the concentration of H 2 gas is over 25%

of LEL and the system shall be shut down in case the concentration of H 2 gas is over 50% of LEL. In

such cases the ship’s crew must ensure that enough ventilation (at least 6 air changes per hour) has

been carried out by mechanical ventilation fan or natural ventilation by air vent heads prior to entering

the space where the ECS is installed.

3.6.3 Hazard documentation and labeling

1) It was found that total residual chlorine at the concentration of 10mg/L recommended for ballast water

treatment is completely degraded already after 1.1 days under light condition.

2) The hydrogen peroxide and ozone concentration of the electrolytic solution is very low in comparison

with the free chlorine. The maximum concentration produced during electrolysis of seawater is below

0.1 mg/L for both hydrogen peroxide and ozone.

3) From the acute toxicity test, no skin irritation was experienced by 20 volunteers after application of a

1% hypochlorite solution (pH unspecified) for 48 hours under a patch. The possibility of danger to

personnel from the electrolytically treated water does not exist.

4) Since chlorine is being used to disinfect drinking water not only in the United Kingdom and the United

States, but also in most other countries, there is almost no concern over PBT levels.

The half-life of total residual chlorine was 0.58 day under light condition and 2.0 days under dark

condition. No danger to humans and environment is expected.

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