CBT #27 BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT

Introduction

Target Group

The background for developing this CBT module

is the IMO convention A.868(20) of 2004
covering Ballast Water Management and requires
that:
- All officers and crew involved in ballast water
management are to receive proper training.
(i.e. This CBT)
- All ships must minimize the transfer of
harmful aquatic organisms and pathogens
- All ships must develop and follow a Ballast
Water Management Plan
- All ships must record all ballast operations

All levels from Support to Management

This CBT module addresses all the above

requirements and is a very effective onboard
training and information package to cover the
requirements for training and information of crew
being involved in Ballast Water Management.

Duration
1 hour

Approvals/Certificates

Relevant Legislation/References

Certified by DNV Seaskill to cover

requirements in IMO convention A.868(20) of
2004 and Model plan for same developed by
Intertanko and International Chamber of
Shipping.

IMO convention A.868(20) of 2004

Prerequisites
Course Topics

None

Credits

Background of Ballast Water Management

Environmental threats

Ballast Water Management Plan

Ballast Water Management Record book

Ballast Water Management techniques

More information

Training required for officers and crew

www.seagull.no

Regional requirements

Assessment

Capt. Eddie Janson, MariTrain

DNV- Det Norske Veritas
Seagull AS

Seagull AS is certified in accordance with the Rules for Maritime Simulator Centres
and Maritime Training Services