The International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships’ Ballast Water and Sediments (BWM Convention) enters into force on 8th September 2017, and Indian Register of Shipping (IRClass) is prepared to support the industry in complying with the BWM Convention requirements.
IRClass has published comprehensive guidelines to assist ship owners, operators and shipyards in understanding the BWM Convention and the steps to be taken for ensuring compliance. IRClass has prepared an informative booklet on the BWM Convention requirements. Ship owners, operators and shipyards may download this booklet which is available from the website at www.irclass.org/media/2449/bwm_booklet.pdf
To ensure a seamless certification process, IRClass will be providing the following services:
Review and approval of ballast water management plan
Review of current ship arrangement (vessel type, capacity of pump, existing ballast piping diagram, available space, etc.) & selection of ballast water system type (depending upon space required, power required, and others parameters like fresh water, sea water, voyages consideration) and integration with the existing ballast water system, etc. and scrutiny of 3D scanning and detailed design
Advice on the feasibility of treatment systems for new buildings and retrofits, solutions to operational challenges
Approval of installation drawings
Approval of ballast water operational and technical manual
Conduct training workshops for ship and shore personnel
Initial survey and issuance of International Ballast Water Management Certificate to ships.
