What Are the Challenges in Implementing the Convention?
While the convention sets a global standard for managing ballast water, its implementation faces several challenges. One of the primary challenges is ensuring that ballast water treatment technologies are both effective and environmentally friendly. Additionally, there is the challenge of monitoring and compliance to ensure that ships adhere to the guidelines. Effective monitoring is essential to assess the potential toxicological impacts of ballast water discharges and to ensure the safety and health of marine ecosystems and human populations.
