BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT

What does IMO resolution A.868(20) requires ship to do?

To minimize the transfer of harmful aquatic organisms and pathogens

How many different species are estimated to be carried in ballast tanks around the world
every day?
More than 7000

Check the species that have traveled by ballast water and made damage to the environment.
North Pacific Seastar
Zebra Mussel
Mitten Crab

Where can you find detailed description of ballast water management principles for your ship?
In your ballast water management plan

Which of the following events to be recorded in the Ballast Water Record Book?
Position

Which are the two methods for ballast water exchange at sea?
Sequential & Flow Trough

Which of the following are duties of a ballast water management officer?

Inform the owner/operator regarding ballast operations when necessary
Maintaining Ballast Record Book

Can a coastal or port state implement stricter rules than IMO?

Yes

How many times do you have to exchange the water with the flow-through method to achieve
a 98% change of the water?
4

Which treatment techniques can be considered in a case of emergency? Click all that apply.
A decision not to treat
Physical treatment (e.g., heat or UV radiation)
Chemical treatment (chemical sanitization)

Is heating of ballast water an approved ballast water treatment technology?

Yes

Where can you dispose sediment from ballast tanks?

At mid sea and shore facilities