What are the key provisions of the BWM Convention?
The BWM Convention requires ships to manage their ballast water to meet specific standards. Key provisions include:
D-1 Standard: Ships must perform ballast water exchange at sea to reduce the number of potentially harmful organisms. D-2 Standard: Ships must treat ballast water using approved methods to meet specific discharge limits for viable organisms and certain indicator microorganisms. Ballast Water Management Plan: Each ship must have a plan detailing procedures for managing ballast water and sediment. Ballast Water Record Book: Ships are required to maintain a record of ballast water operations.
