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M. V. BONN EXPRESS Sec: BWM-A/Ch 7 Date: 20.01.2012 Revision: 2 Prep: AW Appr: KND Page 1 of 3

Chapter 7 Procedures for ballast water exchange

7.0 METHODS OF BALLAST WATER EXCHANGE
There are three methods of Ballast Water exchange namely: 1. Sequential method. 2. Flow Through method. 3. Dilution method. Before carrying out ballast water exchange by any of the above mentioned methods, reference must be made to the various safety considerations mentioned in Chapter 8 of this plan. It may not be practical to utilize one method of ballast exchange alone, combination of two or more methods being more suitable. The approved step-by-step sequence of exchange is given in Appendix 2, 3, and 4 for Light, Intermediate and Heavy ballast conditions. At each step of the sequence, the current situation should be assessed and a positive decision made taking into account the ships position, weather forecast, machinery performance and degree of crew fatigue, before proceeding to the next step. If any factors are considered unfavorable, the ballast water exchange should be suspended.

7.1

Sequential method

7.1.1 The ballast tanks shall be sounded and then deballasted until the main pumps lose suction. Tank shall be sounded to ascertain less than 5% volume of the ballast is remaining in the tank. These tanks are then to be refilled to at least the original sounding. It is absolutely essential to replace at least 95% of the original volume of ballast water in all ballast tanks, which are to be deballasted in ballast water regulated regions, as per the requirements of Section 5.3 of this plan. 7.1.2 In calculating and checking shear forces and bending moments, it is important to remember that: sea-going conditions for bending moments and shearing forces shall be considered during the full duration of the ballast exchange.

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The deballasting and ballasting sequence for sequential exchange shall be followed in steps. These steps shall be noted in the form given in Appendix 1a to enable ensure the safety of the ship at all stages of ballast water exchange. At the completion of each stage the original condition shall be restored, and before proceeding further with the ballast exchange, the environmental and operational conditions shall be re-assessed and a decision taken whether to proceed with the exchange or suspend / halt the operation. 7.1.3 Ballast tanks must be emptied and filled in matched pairs, such as the adjacent tanks to avoid torsional stresses. E.g. No.1 port & stbd DB Hopper or Topside tanks 7.1.4 It must be remembered that the exchange sequence method is safe only for fair weather conditions. The approved sequence of exchange for Light, Intermediate and Heavy Ballast conditions is given in Appendix 2, 3 and 4. It is important to note that this plan is an approved plan and hence every endeavor shall be made to adhere to the sequences mentioned herein. If for any reason, this approved sequence cannot be followed, any other exchange sequence desired to be used must be confirmed as safe and the Ships Superintendent consulted immediately for advice. 7.1.5 The times and soundings of starting and stopping the process for each tank must be logged to provide proof of compliance with the requirements.

7.2

Flow-through method

7.2.1 This method involves flushing out old ballast by simultaneous pumping in of mid-ocean ballast water at the bottom of the tank and continuously overflowing the tank from the top till the original water in the tank is replaced through dilution to an acceptable level. 7.2.2 As a guideline, research has established that it is necessary to pump in three times the volume of the tank to achieve a 95% change of water. 7.2.3 When carrying out exchange by this method, a single tank or two adjacent tanks must be exchanged at any given time. Ballast in tanks which are longitudinally away from each other shall not be exchanged as the quantity of exchange in these will be different and hence there is a possibility of noncompliance with the requirements. 7.2.4 The air-pipes of the ballast tanks are not of sufficient size to allow continuous pumping of water into the tank without dangerously over-pressurising the tank. The tanks in which the ballast water exchange is to be carried out by this
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method must have its tank-top manholes opened to allow the water to overflow without pressurising the tank. Since the peak tanks have the manholes under deck, they cannot be used for ballast exchange using the flow-through method. The DB hopper tank and topside tanks having manholes on deck and the booby entrance hatches of the ballast holds can be opened to relieve the pressure when using the flow -through method. 7.2.5 Before commencing the ballast water exchange using the flow through method, the Ballast Water Management Officer must draw up the sequence in which the tanks are to be processed including the time required to process the particular tank as per the table given in Appendix 1a of this plan. 7.2.6 The times of starting and stopping the process for each tank must be logged to provide proof of having diluted the original water of the tank sufficiently.

7.3

Dilution method

The dilution method is a process by which the replacement ballast water is filled through the top or side of the ballast tank with simultaneous discharge of ballast from the bottom or opposite side at the same flow rate and maintaining constant level in the tanks throughout the ballast exchange operation. To achieve at least 95% volumetric exchange of ballast water, at least three times the tank volume must be pumped through the tank. Commonly two ballast pumps are used simultaneously, where one is acting as a filling pump and the other as a suction pump. As it is essential to keep the level in the tank constant, a very good control on the pumped volume of both pumps is to be ensured.

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