BWMP

BALLAST MANAGEMENT PLAN
BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
PREAMBLE
Each ship shall have on board and implement a Ballast Water Management plan. The Ballast Water
Management plan shall be specific to each ship and shall at least:
1. detail safety procedures for the ship and the crew associated with Ballast Water Management as
required by this Convention;
2. provide a detailed description of the actions to be taken to implement the Ballast Water
Management requirements and supplemental Ballast Water Management practices as set forth in this
Convention;
3. detail the procedures for the disposal of Sediments:
.1. at sea; and
.2. to shore;
4. include the procedures for coordinating shipboard Ballast Water Management that involves
discharge to the sea with the authorities of the State into whose waters such discharge will take place;
5. designate the officer on board in charge of ensuring that the plan is properly implemented;
6. contain the reporting requirements for ships provided for under this Convention; and
7. be written in the working language of the ship. If the language used is not English, French or
Spanish, a translation into one of these languages shall be included.
INTRODUCTION
1. This Plan is written in accordance with the requirements of Regulation B-1 of the International
Convention for the Control and Management of Ships’ Ballast Water and Sediments, 2004 (the
Convention) and the associated Guidelines.
2. The purpose of the Plan is to meet the requirements for the control and management of ship’s
ballast water and sediments in accordance with the Guidelines for Ballast Water Management and the
Development of Ballast Water Management Plans resolution MEPC 127(53) (G4). It provides
standard operational guidance for the planning and management of ships’ ballast water and sediments
and describes safe procedures to be followed.
3. This Plan has been approved by the Administration and no alteration or revision shall be
made to any part of it without the prior approval of the Administration.
4. This Plan may be inspected on request by an authorized authority.
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SHIP PARTICULARS
Ship’s name K. DADAYLI

Type of ship GENERAL CARGO
Register port PANAMA
Flag PANAMA
Call sign 3FLB8
IMO number 9513191
Gross tonnage 5751
Length (LOA) 122.20
Breadth 16.40
Capacity of ballast pumps
Deepest ballast drafts (normal/heavy
weather)
BALLAST TANKS CAPACITY
NAME OF TANKS FRAME M3 100%~=1.025

ddd
ddddd
ddddd
ddddd
TOTAL
APPOINTED BALLAST WATER Appointed Ballast Water Management
MANAGEMENT OFFICER Officer is Chf Officer. (If Chf. Officer is not on board,2
officer will be responsible )
This plan should be kept available for inspection on request by a port state control officer or by a port state
quarantine officer.
“FOR THIS VESSEL ONLY FLOW THROUGH METHOD IS USED. OTHER METHODS ARE
GIVEN FOR ONLY INFORMATION”
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CONTENTS
Sections Page
1. Purpose 5
2. Plans/Drawings of the Ballast System 7
3. Description of the ballast system 8
4. Ballast water sampling points 10
5. Operation of the ballast water management system 11
6. Safety procedures for the ship and the crew 13
7. Operational or safety restrictions 15
8. Description of the method(s) used on board for the ballast water 16

management and sediment control
9. Procedures for the disposal of sediments 21
10. Methods of communication 22
11. Duties of the ballast water management officer 24
12. Recording requirements 25
13. Crew training and familiarization 26
14. Ballast water reporting form and handling log 27
Appendix 1 33
Appendix 2 48
SECTION 1 - PURPOSE
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Ballast water is essential to control trim, list, draught, stability, or stresses of the ship.
However, ballast water may contain aquatic organisms or pathogens which, if introduced into the
sea including estuaries, or into fresh water courses, may create hazards to the environment,
human health, property or resources, impair biological diversity or interfere with other legitimate
uses of such areas.
The selection of appropriate methods of ballast water management should take into
account the need ensure that Ballast Water Management practices used to comply with this
Convention do not cause greater harm than they prevent to the environment, human health,
property or resources of any States and the safety of ships.
The objectives of these Guidelines are to assist Governments, appropriate authorities,

ships masters, operators and owners, and port authorities, as well as other interested parties, in
preventing, minimizing and ultimately eliminating the risk of introducing harmful aquatic
organisms and pathogens from ships' ballast water and associated sediments while protecting
ships’ safety in applying the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships’
Ballast Water and Sediments (hereinafter referred to as the “Convention”).
Studies carried out in several countries have shown that many species of bacteria, plants and
animals can survive in a viable form in ballast water and sediment carried in ships, even after
journeys of several weeks duration. Subsequent discharge of ballast water or sediment into the waters
of port states may result in the establishment of colonies of harmful species and pathogens which can
seriously upset the existing ecological balance. Although other methods have been identified by
which organisms are transferred between geographically separated sea areas, ballast water discharge
from ship appears to have been prominent among those identified.
The potential for ballast water discharge to cause harm has been recognised not only by the
International Maritime Organization (IMO), but also by the World Health Organization which is
concerned about the role of ballast water as a medium for the spreading of epidemic disease bacteria.
Requirements
Some states have established controls on the discharge of ships’ ballast water that will
minimise the potential for colonisation of their rivers and estuaries by non-native species. The
preferred option is mid-ocean ballast water exchange prior to arrival. Accordingly, the countries most
concerned have promulgated advice to ships for ballast management, together with a request for their
co-operation in applying the techniques voluntarily. Standard procedures have been developed that
will be accepted by quarantine authorities as achieving the level of acceptability desired by the port
state.
Conflict with safety
Unless applied carefully some of the measures being urged for ballast management can affect a
ship’s safety, either by creating forces within the hull that are greater than the design parameters or
by compromising the stability of the ship. It is because of concern about this that the IMO became
involved in what would otherwise be a purely quarantine matter. It has been recognised by
governments and the shipping industry that individual countries’ needs should be harmonised with
the greater need to ensure the safety of ships, their crews and passengers.
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IMO recommends that each ship should be provided with a ballast water management plan, detailing
the way that the ship can comply with any measures demanded by a port state. Once it has been
established that the management of ballast is necessary to meet the quarantine requirements of a port
state, preparation for it should be treated with the same seriousness as preparation of a cargo plan. All
concerned with the operation and safe passage of the ship can thereby be assured that they are both
protecting the marine environment and ensuring the safety of the ship and crew.
Summary of records required
To be able to demonstrate at the arrival port that the correct measures have been completed, it will be
necessary to maintain a full and accurate ballast log. A suitable outline for such a log is provided in
section 14. Even if a ship is not trading in an area where ballast water information is required, it may
later prove worth while to have a history of what water has been carried.
Reporting to port states
Several countries have become aware of the potential, through discharge of ships’ ballast water, for
the transfer into their coastal areas of what are found to be harmful aquatic organisms. Governments
have recognised that, before devising mandatory controls on ships it is necessary to know the scale
of what has, until very recently been an unrecorded procedure.
Concerned countries have therefore introduced a requirement which though often differing in detail
generally calls for ships to report in advance to the national monitoring authority, how much ballast
water will be on board on arrival where it was taken on board and whether a ballast management
procedure has been followed. In most cases it is mandatory to make the report, even though the
actual ballast exchange in mid-ocean (or other management procedure) remains voluntary.
To assist in this regard wherever possible the plan contains the format of the relevant national
reporting forms.
The forms can be found in appendix 1 of this plan
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SECTION 2- PLANS/DRAWINGS OF THE BALLAST SYSTEM
Plans or drawings of the ballast system as follows:
1). ballast tank arrangement;
2). ballast capacity plan;
3). a ballast water piping and pumping arrangement, including air pipes and sounding arrangements;
4). ballast water pump capacities;
5). the ballast water management system used onboard, with references to detailed operational and
maintenance manuals held on board;
6). Installed ballast water treatment systems, and
7). a plan and profile of the ship, or a schematic drawing of the ballast arrangement.
All drawings and plans which are defined above of ballast system are in the appendix 2.
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SECTION 3 – DESCRIPTION OF THE BALLAST SYSTEM
Ballast pumps
Manufacturer name :
Type :
Pressure :
RPM :
Capacity :
Manufacturer name :
Type :
Pressure :
RPM :
Capacity :
Ballast pumping/discharging capacity :
Name of tanks Tank cap. Pumping time Pumping cap.

(m3) (ton/h)
TOTAL
Ballast suction/filling capacity with Pump:

(m3) (ton/h)
TOTAL
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BALLAST TANKS ARRANGEMENT
Departure in Ballast and Arrival in Ballast Should be added in this section

Heavy Weather Ballast Condition and/or Cargo Hold Ballast Condition should be added in this
section –if applicable-
Ballast Departure Condtion
Ballast Arrival Condition
SECTION 4 - BALLAST WATER SAMPLING POINTS
This section is confined to identifying sampling points.
All overflows, sounding pipes and ballast tanks manholes shall be marked by the crew member. So
that crew members can quickly assist if the quarantine officer request to take sample of ballast water.
Chief Officer shall be responsible on this marking. And also first engineer will take sample of ballast
water from any location or near the pumps if the quarantine officer request to take sample from pipe
line.
If quarantine officer want to take sediment on the ballast tanks, quarantine officers must be advised
of all safety procedures to be observed when entering enclosed spaces.
Pumping and sounding plans will be ready if the quarantine officer request to inspection of this plan.
The sampling of ballast water is primarily a matter for the authorized authority, and there is unlikely
to be any need for crew members to take samples except at the express request, and
under the supervision, of the authorized authority.
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Lists and/or diagrams indicating the location of sampling and access points in pipelines and ballast
water tanks should be added.
SECTION 5 - OPERATION OF THE BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT

SYSTEM
5.1 Precautionary practices
5.1.0 Avoiding unnecessary discharge of ballast water

If it is necessary to take on and discharge ballast water in the same port to facilitate safe
cargo operations, care should be taken to avoid unnecessary discharge of ballast water that has
been taken up in another port.
Managed ballast water which is mixed with unmanaged ballast water is no longer in
compliance with Regulations D-1 and D-2 of the Annex to the Convention.
Regulation D-1 & D-2 of the convention as follows for guidance only
Regulation D-1 Ballast Water Exchange Standard

1 Ships performing Ballast Water exchange in accordance with this regulation shall do so
with an efficiency of at least 95 percent volumetric exchange of Ballast Water.
2 For ships exchanging Ballast Water by the pumping-through method, pumping through
three times the volume of each Ballast Water tank shall be considered to meet the standard
described in paragraph 1. Pumping through less than three times the volume may be accepted
provided the ship can demonstrate that at least 95 percent volumetric exchange is met.
Regulation D-2 Ballast Water Performance Standard

1 Ships conducting Ballast Water Management in accordance with this regulation shall
discharge less than 10 viable organisms per cubic metre greater than or equal to 50
micrometres in minimum dimension and less than 10 viable organisms per millilitre less than
50 micrometres in minimum dimension and greater than or equal to 10 micrometres in
minimum dimension; and discharge of the indicator microbes shall not exceed the specified
concentrations described in paragraph 2.
2 Indicator microbes, as a human health standard, shall include:

.1 Toxicogenic Vibrio cholerae (O1 and O139) with less than 1 colony forming unit
(cfu) per 100 millilitres or less than 1 cfu per 1 gram (wet weight) zooplankton
samples ;
.2 Escherichia coli less than 250 cfu per 100 millilitres;
.3 Intestinal Enterococci less than 100 cfu per 100 milliliters.
5.1.1 Minimising uptake of harmful aquatic organisms, pathogens and sediments
When loading ballast, every effort should be made to avoid the uptake of potentially harmful aquatic
organisms, pathogens and sediment that may contain such organisms. The uptake of ballast water
should be minimised or, where practicable, avoided in areas and situations such as:
 Areas identified by the Port State in connection with advice relating to 12.1.2 below
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 In darkness when bottom dwelling organisms may rise up in the water column.
 In very shallow water or
 Where propellers may stir up sediment.
 Nearby sewage outfalls
 When a current with turbulence
 Where dredging is or recently has been carried out.
5.2 Ballast Water Management Options
5 Ships Operational Procedures
A detailed description of the operation of the Ballast Water Ttreatment Management System(s) used
on board should be added in this section-if any-
Ballast Water Management Systems installed for compliance with Regulation B-3 are to
be approved in accordance with Regulation D-3.
5.2.1 Ballast Water Exchange
5.2.1.1 Ballast water exchange is to be conducted in accordance with Regulation B-4 of the
Convention and in accordance with the Guidelines for Ballast Water Exchange.
Pls see below explanation for Ballast Water Exchange (Regulation B-4) and Standards (Regulation
D-1)
Regulation B-4 Ballast Water Exchange
1 A ship conducting Ballast Water exchange to meet the standard in regulation D-1
shall:
.1 whenever possible, conduct such Ballast Water exchange at least 200

nautical miles from the nearest land and in water at least 200 metres in depth,
taking into account the Guidelines developed by the Organization;
.2 in cases where the ship is unable to conduct Ballast Water exchange in

accordance with paragraph 1.1, such Ballast Water exchange shall be conducted
taking into account the Guidelines described in paragraph 1.1 and as far from the
nearest land as possible, and in all cases at least 50 nautical miles from the nearest
land and in water at least 200 metres in depth.
2 In sea areas where the distance from the nearest land or the depth does not meet
the parameters described in paragraph 1.1 or 1.2, the port State may designate
areas, in consultation with adjacent or other States, as appropriate, where a ship
may conduct Ballast Water exchange, taking into account the Guidelines described
in paragraph 1.1.
3 A ship shall not be required to deviate from its intended voyage, or delay the
voyage, in order to comply with any particular requirement of paragraph 1.
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4 A ship conducting Ballast Water exchange shall not be required to comply with
paragraphs 1 or 2, as appropriate, if the master reasonably decides that such
exchange would threaten the safety or stability of the ship, its crew, or its
passengers because of adverse weather, ship design or stress, equipment failure,
or any other extraordinary condition.
5 When a ship is required to conduct Ballast Water exchange and does not do so in
accordance with this regulation, the reasons shall be entered in the Ballast Water
record book.
Regulation D-1 Ballast Water Exchange Standard
1 Ships performing Ballast Water exchange in accordance with this regulation shall
do so with an efficiency of at least 95 percent volumetric exchange of Ballast Water.
2 For ships exchanging Ballast Water by the pumping-through method, pumping

through three times the volume of each Ballast Water tank shall be considered to
meet the standard described in paragraph 1. Pumping through less than three
times the volume may be accepted provided the ship can demonstrate that at least
95 percent volumetric exchange is met.
5.2.1.2 The voyage should be planned taking into account when ballast water exchange in
accordance with Regulation B–4 of the Convention can be carried out.
5.2.1.3 Because of the possibility that partially exchange may encourage re-growth of
organisms, ballast water exchange should only be commenced in any tank if there is sufficient
time to complete the exchange to comply with the standard in Regulation D-1 and the ship can
comply with the distance from land and minimum water depth criteria in Regulation B-4. As
many complete tanks should be exchanged to the standard in Regulation D-1 as the time allows,
if for any tank the standard in Regulation D-1 can not be fully met the exchange should not be
commenced for that tank.
5.2.1.4 If ballast water exchange is not undertaken for the reasons in Regulation B-4.4, i.e. if the
master reasonably decides that such exchange would threaten the safety or stability of the ship,
its crew, or its passengers because of adverse weather, ship design or stress, equipment failure, or
any other extraordinary condition, then details of the reasons ballast water exchange was not
undertaken are to be recorded in the Ballast Water Record Book.
5.2.1.5 A port State may designate areas in which exchange may be conducted taking into
account the Guidelines on designation of areas for ballast water exchange. Designated areas
should only be used for those ballast water tanks that are intended to be discharged in the port of
that State and that could not be exchanged in accordance with Regulation B-4.1 of the
Convention.
5.2.2 Ballast Water Management Systems (if any/when applicable)
5.2.2.1 Ballast Water Management Systems installed for compliance with Regulation B-3 are to
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be approved in accordance with Regulation D-3. Such systems are to be operated in accordance
with the system design criteria and the manufacture’s operational and maintenance instructions
Which are defined in the Manufacturers Manual –if any/when applicable-
All failures and malfunctions of the system are to be recorded in the Ballast Water Record Book.
Pls see below explanation for Ballast Water Management for Ships (Regulation B-3) , Ballast Water
Performance Standard (Regulation D-2) and Approval requirements for Ballast Water Management
systems (Regulation D-3)
Regulation B-3 Ballast Water Management for Ships
1 A ship constructed before 2009:
.1 with a Ballast Water Capacity of between 1,500 and 5,000

cubic metres, inclusive, shall conduct Ballast Water Management
that at least meets the standard described in regulation D-1 or
regulation D-2 until 2014, after which time it shall at least meet
the standard described in regulation D-2;
.2 with a Ballast Water Capacity of less than 1,500 or greater

than 5,000 cubic metres shall conduct Ballast Water Management
the standard described in regulation D-2.
2 A ship to which paragraph 1 applies shall comply with paragraph 1

not later than the first intermediate or renewal survey, whichever
occurs first, after the anniversary date of delivery of the ship in the
year of compliance with the standard applicable to the ship.
3 A ship constructed in or after 2009 with a Ballast Water Capacity of

less than 5,000 cubic metres shall conduct Ballast Water Management
that at least meets the standard described in regulation D-2.
4 A ship constructed in or after 2009, but before 2012, with a Ballast

Water Capacity of 5,000 cubic metres or more shall conduct Ballast
Water Management in accordance with paragraph 1.2.

5000 cubic metres or more shall conduct Ballast Water Management
6 The requirements of this regulation do not apply to ships that

discharge Ballast Water to a reception facility designed taking into
account the Guidelines developed by the Organization for such
facilities.
7 Other methods of Ballast Water Management may also be accepted

as alternatives to the requirements described in paragraphs 1 to 5,
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provided that such methods ensure at least the same level of

protection to the environment, human health, property or resources,
and are approved in principle by the Committee.
Regulation D-2 Ballast Water Performance Standard
1 Ships conducting Ballast Water Management in accordance with this

regulation shall discharge less than 10 viable organisms per cubic
metre greater than or equal to 50 micrometres in minimum dimension
and less than 10 viable organisms per millilitre less than 50
micrometres in minimum dimension and greater than or equal to 10
micrometres in minimum dimension; and discharge of the indicator
microbes shall not exceed the specified concentrations described in
paragraph 2.
2 Indicator microbes, as a human health standard, shall include:
.1 Toxicogenic Vibrio cholerae (O1 and O139) with less than 1

colony forming unit (cfu) per 100 millilitres or less than 1 cfu per
1 gram (wet weight) zooplankton samples ;
.2 Escherichia coli less than 250 cfu per 100 millilitres;
.3 Intestinal Enterococci less than 100 cfu per 100 milliliters.
Regulation D-3 Approval requirements for Ballast Water Management

systems
1 Except as specified in paragraph 2, Ballast Water Management

systems used to comply with this Convention must be approved by the
Administration taking into account Guidelines developed by the
Organization.
2 Ballast Water Management systems which make use of Active

Substances or preparations containing one or more Active Substances
to comply with this Convention shall be approved by the Organization,
based on a procedure developed by the Organization. This procedure
shall describe the approval and withdrawal of approval of Active
Substances and their proposed manner of application. At withdrawal of
approval, the use of the relevant Active Substance or Substances shall
be prohibited within 1 year after the date of such withdrawal.
3 Ballast Water Management systems used to comply with this

Convention must be safe in terms of the ship, its equipment and the
crew.
2 A ship to which paragraph 1 applies shall comply with paragraph 1 not later than
the first intermediate or renewal survey, whichever occurs first, after the
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anniversary date of delivery of the ship in the year of compliance with the standard
applicable to the ship.
3 A ship constructed in or after 2009 with a Ballast Water Capacity of less than
5,000 cubic metres shall conduct Ballast Water Management that at least meets the
standard described in regulation D-2.
4 A ship constructed in or after 2009, but before 2012, with a Ballast Water
Capacity of 5,000 cubic metres or more shall conduct Ballast Water Management in
accordance with paragraph 1.2
5.2.3 Discharge to Reception Facilities
If ballast water reception facilities provided by a port State are utilized, Regulation B-3.6 applies.

facilities.
5.2.4 Prototype ballast water treatment Technologies
Prototype ballast water treatment technologies should be used within a programme approved by the
Administration in accordance with Regulation D-4.
Pls see below explanation for Prototype Ballast Water Treatment Technologies (Regulation D-4) ,
Regulation D-4 Prototype Ballast Water Treatment Technologies
1 For any ship that, prior to the date that the standard in regulation D-2
would otherwise become effective for it, participates in a programme
approved by the Administration to test and evaluate promising Ballast
Water treatment technologies, the standard in regulation D-2 shall not
apply to that ship until five years from the date on which the ship would
otherwise be required to comply with such standard.
2 For any ship that, after the date on which the standard in regulation
D-2 has become effective for it, participates in a programme approved
by the Administration, taking into account Guidelines developed by the
Organization, to test and evaluate promising Ballast Water technologies
with the potential to result in treatment technologies achieving a
standard higher than that in regulation D-2, the standard in regulation
D-2 shall cease to apply to that ship for five years from the date of
installation of such technology.
3 In establishing and carrying out any programme to test and evaluate

promising Ballast Water technologies, Parties shall:
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.1 take into account Guidelines developed by the Organization,

and
.2 allow participation only by the minimum number of ships

necessary to effectively test such technologies.
4 Throughout the test and evaluation period, the treatment system

must be operated consistently and as designed.
5.3 Sediment Management
5.3.1 Regulation B-5 requires that all ships shall remove and dispose of sediments from spaces
designated to carry ballast water in accordance with the ballast water management plan.
5.3.2 All practical steps should be taken during ballast uptake to avoid sediment accumulation,
however, it is recognized that sediment will be taken on board and will settle on tank surfaces.
When sediment has accumulated, consideration should be given to flushing tank bottoms and
other surfaces when in suitable areas, i.e. areas complying with the minimum depth and distance
described by Regulations B-4.1.1 and B-4.1.2.
5.3.3 The volume of sediment in a ballast tank should be monitored on a regular basis. Once a year
or as per SMS requirements which one is more frequent
5.3.4 Sediment in ballast tanks should be removed in a timely basis in accordance with the
Ballast Water Management Plan and as found necessary. The frequency and timing of removal will
depend on factors such as sediment build up, ship’s trading pattern, availability of reception
facilities, work load of the ship’s personnel and safety considerations. The sediment –if any- should
be removed at least during each Dry Dock period.
5.3.5 Removal of sediment from ballast tanks should preferably be undertaken under controlled
conditions in port, at a repair facility or in dry dock. The removed sediment should preferably be
disposed of in a sediment reception facility if available, reasonable and practicable.
5.3.6 When sediment is removed from the ship’s ballast tanks and is to be disposed of by that
ship at sea, such disposal should only take place in areas outside 200 nm from land and in water
depths of over 200 m.
5.3.7 Regulation B-5 requires that ships constructed in or after 2009 should, without
compromising safety or operational efficiency, be designed and constructed with a view to
minimize the uptake and undesirable entrapment of sediments, facilitate removal of sediments,
and provide safe access to allow for sediment removal and sampling, taking into account the
Guidelines for sediments control on ships (G12). This also applies to ships constructed prior
to 2009, to the extent practicable.
Regulation B-5 Sediment Management for Ships
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1 All ships shall remove and dispose of Sediments from spaces

designated to carry Ballast Water in accordance with the provisions of
the ship‘s Ballast Water Management plan.
2 Ships described in regulation B-3.3 to B-3.5 should, without compromising safety or

operational efficiency, be designed and constructed with a view to minimize the uptake
and undesirable entrapment of Sediments, facilitate removal of Sediments, and provide
safe access to allow for Sediment removal and sampling, taking into account guidelines
developed by the Organization. Ships described in regulation B-3.1 should, to the extent
practicable, comply with this paragraph.
5.4 Additional Measures
Ships to which additional measures apply, under Regulation C-1, should take them into
account in the ships voyage planning. Actions taken to comply with any additional measures
should be recorded in the Ballast Water Record Book.
Pls see below explanation for Additional Measures (Regulation C-1) ,
Regulation C-1 Additional Measures
1 If a Party, individually or jointly with other Parties, determines that

measures in addition to those in Section B are necessary to prevent,
reduce, or eliminate the transfer of Harmful Aquatic Organisms and
2 Prior to establishing standards or requirements under paragraph 1, a Party or Parties

should consult with adjacent or other States that may be affected by such standards or
requirements.
3 A Party or Parties intending to introduce additional measures in accordance with

paragraph 1 shall:
.1 take into account the Guidelines developed by the

Organization.
.2 communicate their intention to establish additional measure(s)
to the Organization at least 6 months, except in emergency or
epidemic situations, prior to the projected date of
implementation of the measure(s). Such communication shall
include:
.1 the precise co-ordinates where additional measure(s)
is/are applicable;
.2 the need and reasoning for the application of the
additional measure(s), including, whenever possible,
benefits;
.3 a description of the additional measure(s); and
.4 any arrangements that may be provided to facilitate
ships‘ compliance with the additional measure(s).
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.3 to the extent required by customary international law as reflected in the United

Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, as appropriate, obtain the approval of
the Organization.
4 A Party or Parties, in introducing such additional measures, shall

endeavour to make available all appropriate services, which may
include but are not limited to notification to mariners of areas, available
and alternative routes or ports, as far as practicable, in order to ease
the burden on the ship.
5 Any additional measures adopted by a Party or Parties shall not

compromise the safety and security of the ship and in any
circumstances not conflict with any other convention with which the
ship must comply.
6 A Party or Parties introducing additional measures may waive these

measures for a period of time or in specific circumstances as they
deem fit.
SECTION 6 - SAFETY PROCEDURES FOR THE SHIP AND THE CREW
The safety points outlined below are intended to emphasise that the consequences of an inadvertent
error at sea can be more significant than the same error made in port. Ballast water exchange at sea is
a comparatively new development and a sense of familiarity with the mechanics of ballasting should
not be allowed to induce complacency in this new procedure.
Ship engaged in ballast water exchange at sea should be provided with procedures which account for
the following, as applicable:
a. stability to be maintained at all times to values not less than those recommended
by the Organization (or required by the Administration)
b. The possible effects of tank over pressurization
c. Transfer or exchange of ballast that can generate significant structural loads by
sloshing action in partially-filled tanks. If these operations include partially-filled
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tanks, consideration should be given to carrying out the operation in favourable

d. sea and swell conditions such that the risk of structural damage is minimized free surface
effects on stability and sloshing loads in tanks that may be slack at any one time
e. admissible weather conditions
f. weather routeing in areas seasonably affected by cyclones, typhoons, hurricanes or heavy
icing conditions
g. Maintenance of adequate intact stability in accordance with an approved trim and stability
booklet.
h. permissible seagoing strength limits of shear forces and bending moments in accordance
with an approved loading manual
i. approved longitudinal stress and, where applicable, torsional stress values are to
be maintained within permitted values
j. minimum / maximum forward and aft draughts
k. wave-induced hull vibrations when carrying out ballast water exchange
l. documented records of ballasting and / or de-ballasting
m. Contingency procedures for situations which may affect the ballast water exchange at sea,
including deteriorating weather conditions, pump failure, loss of power, etc.
n. time to complete the ballast water exchange or an appropriate sequence thereof, taking into
account that the ballast water may represent %50 of the total cargo capacity for same ships,
and
o. monitoring and controlling the amount of ballast water
p. forward and aft draughts and trim, with particular reference to bridge visibility,
slamming and minimum forward draft;
q. the effects of any potential hazards and occupational health that may affect ship’s
personnel shall also be identified together with any safety precautions that need to be taken;
Regarding the safety consideration to be taken as per SMS Manual’ “Enclosed Space Entry Section”
of the company if tank entry is required to remove sediments and or any reason to entry to tank
6.1 Long-term evaluation of safety aspects in relation to ballast water exchange
Recognizing the need to evaluate the hazards and potential consequences for various types of ships
and operations, interested parties should carry out detailed studies and provide information relevant:
 Experience gained from carrying out ballast water exchange at sea, including any
samples/model procedures;
 Operational precautions and procedures implemented to avoid potential hazards and
consequences that may arise during the ballast water exchange at sea;
 An evaluation of the safety margins between actual metacentric height and stress versus the
allowable seagoing limits specified in the approved trim and stability booklet and loading
manual, relevant to different types of ships and loading conditions;
 Any hazards which may arise due to human element issues relative to the responsible
execution of ballast water exchange at sea in a manner which may not be fully prudent;
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 Operational procedures carried out prior to initiating the ballast water exchange at sea and
check points during the exchange;
 The extent of training and management necessary to ensure that the process of ballast water
exchange at sea is effectively monitored and controlled on board;
 Plan of action to incorporate any unique procedures should an emergency occur which may
affect the exchange of ballast water at sea; and the decision making process, taking into
account relevant safety matters, including ship’s position, weather conditions, machinery
performance, ballast system inspection and maintenance, crew safety and availability.
SECTION 7 - OPERATIONAL OR SAFETY RESTRICTIONS
7.1. If the flow through method is used, caution should be exercised, since:
.1. air pipes are not designed for continuous ballast water overflow;
.2. current research indicates that pumping of at least three full volumes of the tank capacity could be
needed to be effective, when filling clean water from the bottom and overflowing from the top; and
.3. certain watertight and weathertight closures (e.g. manholes) which may be opened during ballast
exchange, should be re-secured;
7.2. Ballast water exchange at sea should be avoided in freezing weather conditions. However, when
it is deemed absolutely necessary, particular attention should be paid to the hazards associated with
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the freezing of overboard discharge arrangements, air pipes, ballast system valves together with their
means of control, and the accretion of ice on deck.
7.3. Some ships may need the fitting of a loading instrument to perform calculations of shear forces
and bending moments induced by ballast water exchange at sea and to compare with the permissible
strength limits.
7.4. An evaluation should be made of the safety margins for stability and strength contained in
allowable seagoing conditions specified in the approved trim and stability booklet and the loading
manual. Relevant to individual types of ships and loading conditions. In this regard particular
account should be taken of the following requirements:
.1. stability to be maintained at all times to values not less than those recommended by the
Organization (or required by the Administration);
.2. longitudinal stress values not to exceed those permitted by the ship’s classification society
with regard to prevailing sea conditions; and
.3. exchange of ballast in tanks or holds where significant structural loads may be generated
by sloshing action in the partially filled tank or hold to be carried out in favourable sea and
swell conditions such that the risk of structural damage is minimized.
7.5. The ballast water management plan should include a list of circumstances in which ballast water
exchange should not be undertaken. These circumstances may result from critical situations of an
exceptional nature or force majeure due to stress of weather or any other circumstances in which
human life or safety of the ship is threatened.
7.6 Regarding the safety consideration to be taken as per SMS Manual’ “Enclosed Space Entry
Section” of the company if tank entry is required to remove sediments and or any reason to entry to
tank
SECTION 8 - DESCRIPTION OF THE METHOD(s) USED ON BOARD FOR

BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT AND SEDIMENT CONTROL
PROCEDURES FOR MANAGING BALLAST WATER
A ballast handling plan for a ballast voyage should be prepared in advance in a similar manner to the
preparation of a cargo plan for a loaded voyage and with the same degree of thoroughness. This pre-
planning is necessary in order to maintain safety in case compliance with ballast exchange or other
ballast water treatment or control options is required.
The safety information in section 6 should be taken into account when preparing the voyage plan.
This section gives guidance on ballast handling procedures to be followed at sea.
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The relevant officer can use Ballasting/deballasting procedures which described in company SMS
Manuals Cargo and Ballast handling sections
Any operational or safety restrictions including those associated with the Ballast Water Management
System used can be taken from manufacturer manual
If there are no safe options, either under all circumstances or in certain conditions, the restrictions
should be stated here. Such a statement will assist a master when responding to enquires from a
quarantine officer.
SEDIMENT CONTROL
Flushing by using water movement within a tank to bring sediment into suspension will only remove
a part of the mud, depending on the configuration of the individual tank and its piping arrangement.
Removal may be more appropriate on routine basis during scheduled dry dockings.
Sediment removal may be necessary on some occasions such as when ship changes its trading area.
Flushing and sediment removal must be recorded to ballast water record book, an example format of
which is provided in section 14.
All the possible precautions including but not limited to following, do not uptake ballast in river, do
not uptake ballast near dredging area, up take ballast as much as possible clean and deeper waters
etc. should be taken by Master and responsible officer in order to keep sediment quantity under
control. See Section 9.1
RETENTION OF BALLAST ON BOARD
Where practical, ballasting and de-ballasting must be minimising in the port.
WATER TREATMENT- İF ANY-
Although water treatment method are being investigated, including heat treatment, exposure to ultra
violet light. Filtering and chemical treatment, non as yet seems to be practical or cost effective for
general use by cargo ship and tankers, expect for sophisticated systems on some passenger ships to
date no quarantine authority has approved any.
EXCHANGE AT SEA
There are two methods of carrying out ballast water exchange at sea. The sequential method in which
ballast tanks are pumped out, and then refilled with water and the follow-through method in which
ballast tanks are overfilled by pumping in additional water to dilute the original water.
NOTE: FOR MV ** ONLY FLOW THROUGH METHOD IS USED. OTHER METHODS ARE
GIVEN FOR ONLY INFORMATION.
Sequential method
The following table describes a safe sequence for the exchange of ballast water using the empty-
then-refill procedure, known as the sequential method. The process requires the removal of very
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large weights from the ship in a dynamic situation and their replacement. This is a new procedure
and sense of familiarity with the mechanics of ballasting in port should not be allowed to induce
complacency.
The table indicates the status of the ballast water in every tank at the start of each step and indicates
an assumed weight of fuel and domestic drinking water (aft of the engine room bulkhead), estimated
draughts, bending moments and shear forces. The action to be taken and tanks involved in each step
are then specified.
It will be noted that the original condition is restored after each pair of steps. A positive decision
should be made at that time, taking account of the ship’s position, weather forecast, machinery
performance and degree of crew fatigue, before proceeding to the next pair of steps. If any factors
are considered unfavourable the ballast exchange should be suspended or halted.
Heeling effects due to asymmetrical emptying or filling have been taken into account so that all steps
represent upright conditions. Actual operations must be managed so that lists do not develop during
pumping.
The steps in the table meet trim and draught requirements of propeller and rudder immersion, to
avoid any possibility of slamming while changing ballast, and to maintain the bridge visibility within
tolerable limits.
It is as important to avoid under pressure in a tank due to emptying, as it is to avoid over pressure
when filling. The consequences of bulkhead damage, or even tank collapse, at sea will be even more
significant than in port.
Each step has been checked for conformity with strength and stress limitations. Checks have been
made that the minimum intact stability requirements of the ship are met at every stage, and that the
allowable limits for bending and twisting moments are not exceeded. Each step is therefore safe for
the ship at sea in fair weather. The figure given under bending moments is the percentage of the
maximum allowable at the end of each step, before commencing the next step
TANKS
EST.DRAUGH
FP TRIM 1P 1S 2P 2S 3P 3S 4P 4S BUNKER FW GM
FWD AFT
F F F F F F F F F F
STEP 1 : FORE PEAK AND TRIM TANK SHOULD BE DISCHARGE.
E E F F F F F F F F
STEP 2 : FORE PEAK AND TRIM TANK SHOULD BE LOAD.
CB CB F F F F F F F F
STEP 3 : 1P&S SHOULD BE DISCHARGE.
CB CB E E F F F F F F
STEP 4 : 1P&S SHOULD BE LOAD.
CB CB CB CB F F F F F F
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CB CB CB CB E E F F F F
CB CB CB CB CB CB F F F F
CB CB CB CB CB CB E E F F
CB CB CB CB CB CB CB CB F F
STEP 9 : 4P&S SHOULD BE DISCHARGE
CB CB CB CB CB CB CB CB E E
STEP 10: 4P&S SHOULD BE LOAD.
CB CB CB CB CB CB CB CB CB CB
F : FULL
E : EMPTY
CB : CLEAN BALLAST
Flow-through method
The flow-through method, whereby tanks are overfilled by pumping in additional water, has the
advantage that it can be used in weather conditions which would be marginal for use of the
sequential method, since there is little change to the condition of the ship. However, the flow-through
method introduces certain other risks and problems which must be considered before using this
procedure. Refer also to (section 6), “safety procedures for the ship and the crew”.
Safety issues related to the flow-through method
The parameters used when the ship is designed always take account of storm conditions and the
water on deck which results. Therefore, even at maximum pumping rates, any accumulation of water
on deck will be insufficient to affect stability.
Research has established that it is necessary to pump in three times the volume of the tank to achieve
a 95% change of water. For the record, pumping in only once the volume of the tank produces a 63%
exchange; twice the volume produces 85% exchanges, while four times the volume produces a 98%
water exchange.
A step by step procedure follows, listing the order in which tanks are to be processed.
Full Ballast uptake and discharge sequences will be added in this section from loading Manual or
loading program
After each step, a positive decision should be made, taking account of the ship’s position, weather
forecast, machinery performance and degree of crew fatigue, before proceeding to the next step. If
any factors are considered unfavourable the ballast exchange should be suspended or halted.
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(m3) (ton/ h)
TOTAL
Dilution method
Dilution method is a process by which replacement ballast water is filled through the top of the
ballast tank intended for the carriage of ballast water with simultaneous discharge from the bottom at
the same flow rate and maintaining a constant level in the tank throughout the ballast exchange
operation.
Where the dilution method is to be used adequate provision should be made for appropriate piping
arrangements to facilitate the ballast water pumping into the previously ballasted tanks through the
top of the ballast tank and, simultaneously, discharging the ballast water through the bottom of the
tank at the same flow rate while maintaining a constant ballast water level in the tank throughout the
exchange operation. Adequate provision should also be made to avoid the risk of over pressurization
of ballast tanks or ballast piping. The hydrodynamic performance of the ballast tank is crucial to
ensure full water exchange and sediment scouring.
SECTION 9 - PROCEDURES FOR THE DISPOSAL OF SEDIMENTS
9.1 Sediment in ballast tanks should be removed in a timely basis in accordance with the
Ballast Water Management Plan and as found necessary. The frequency and timing of removal will
depend on factors such as sediment build up, ship’s trading pattern, availability of reception
facilities, work load of the ship’s personnel and safety considerations. The sediment –if any- should
be removed at least during each Dry Dock period.
9.2 Removal of sediment from ballast tanks should preferably be undertaken under controlled
conditions in port, at a repair facility or in dry dock. The removed sediment should preferably be
disposed of in a sediment reception facility if available, reasonable and practicable.
9.3 When sediment is removed from the ship’s ballast tanks and is to be disposed of by that
ship at sea, such disposal should only take place in areas outside 200 nm from land and in water
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depths of over 200 m.
9.4 Regulation B-5 requires that ships constructed in or after 2009 should, without
compromising safety or operational efficiency, be designed and constructed with a view to
Minimize the uptake and undesirable entrapment of sediments, facilitate removal of sediments,
and provide safe access to allow for sediment removal and sampling, taking into account the
Guidelines for sediments control on ships (G12). This also applies to ships constructed prior
to 2009, to the extent practicable.
Regulation B-5 Sediment Management for Ships
1 All ships shall remove and dispose of Sediments from spaces

designated to carry Ballast Water in accordance with the provisions of
the ship‘s Ballast Water Management plan.
2 Ships described in regulation B-3.3 to B-3.5 should, without compromising safety or

operational efficiency, be designed and constructed with a view to minimize the uptake
and undesirable entrapment of Sediments, facilitate removal of Sediments, and provide
safe access to allow for Sediment removal and sampling, taking into account guidelines
developed by the Organization. Ships described in regulation B-3.1 should, to the extent
practicable, comply with this paragraph.
NOTE: FOR MV ** SEDIMENT REMOVAL PERIOD IS DRY DOCK TO DRY DOCK.

REMOVED SEDIMENT IS DISPOSED TO SEDIMENT RECEPTION FACILITIES AND/OR
DRY DOCK FACILITIES
SECTION 10 – METHODS OF COMMUNICATION
The Organization shall make available, through any appropriate means, information communicated to it
under regulations C-1 and C-2.
10.1 Each Party shall report to the Organization and, where appropriate, make
available to other Parties the following information:
(a) any requirements and procedures relating to Ballast Water Management,

including its laws, regulations, and guidelines for implementation of this
Convention;
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(b) the availability and location of any reception facilities for the environmentally
safe disposal of Ballast Water and Sediments; and
(c) any requirements for information from a ship which is unable to comply with the
provisions of this Convention for reasons specified in regulations A-3 and B-4 of the
Annex.
2 The Organization shall notify Parties of the receipt of any communications under
the present Article and circulate to all Parties any information communicated to it
under subparagraphs 1(b) and (c) of this Article.
Pls see below explanation for communication matters including Additional Measures (Regulation
C-1) and Warnings Concerning Ballast Water Uptake in Certain Areas and Related
Flag State Measures (Regulation C-2)


requirements.

paragraph 1 shall:

Organization.
include:
is/are applicable;
benefits;

the Organization.

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ship must comply.

deem fit.
Regulation C-2 Warnings Concerning Ballast Water Uptake in Certain Areas

and Related Flag State Measures
1 A Party shall endeavour to notify mariners of areas under their

jurisdiction where ships should not uptake Ballast Water due to known
conditions. The Party shall include in such notices the precise
coordinates of the area or areas, and, where possible, the location of
any alternative area or areas for the uptake of Ballast Water. Warnings
may be issued for areas:
.1 known to contain outbreaks, infestations, or populations of

Harmful Aquatic Organisms and Pathogens (e.g., toxic algal
blooms) which are likely to be of relevance to Ballast Water
uptake or discharge;
.2 near sewage outfalls; or
.3 where tidal flushing is poor or times during which a tidal

stream is known to be more turbid.
2 In addition to notifying mariners of areas in accordance with the

provisions of paragraph 1, a Party shall notify the Organization and any
potentially affected coastal States of any areas identified in paragraph
1 and the time period such warning is likely to be in effect. The notice
to the Organization and any potentially affected coastal States shall
include the precise coordinates of the area or areas, and, where
possible, the location of any alternative area or areas for the uptake of
Ballast Water. The notice shall include advice to ships needing to
uptake Ballast Water in the area, describing arrangements made for
alternative supplies. The Party shall also notify mariners, the
Organization, and any potentially affected coastal States when a given
warning is no longer applicable.
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SECTION 11 - DUTIES OF THE BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT

OFFICER
Duties of the appointed officer in charge of ballast water management
Previously mentioned, chief officer is responsible in ballast management. The second officer will
take over the place of the chief officer by proxy. He will be executed this operation with supervision
of master.
1. ensuring that the Ballast Water Management performed follows the procedures in the Plan;
2. Prepare exchange sequence if the current condition is different then sample condition
3. Check all over flow and sounding pipes are open during exchange of ballast water
4. Prepare the ballast water declaration form prior to arrival in port
5. Being available to assist the inspection officers authorized by a Party for any sampling that
may need to be undertaken.
6. Ensuring that the Ballast Water Record Book and any other necessary documentation are
maintained;
SECTION 12 – RECORDING REQUIREMENTS
12.1 Recording and Reporting Procedures
12.1.1 Procedures for ships
Where a Port State authority requires that specific ballast water procedures and/or treatment
option(s) be undertaken and, due to weather, sea conditions or operational impracticability such
action can not be taken, the master should report this fact to the Port State authority as soon as
possible and, where appropriate, prior to entering seas under its jurisdiction.
To facilitate the administration of ballast water management and treatment procedures on board each
ship, a responsible officer should be appointed to maintain appropriate records and to ensure that
ballast water management and/or treatment procedures are followed and recorded.
Each operation concerning Ballast Water shall be fully recorded without delay in the Ballast Water
record book. Each entry shall be signed by the officer in charge of operation concerned and each
completed page shall be signed by the master.
When taking on or discharging ballast water, as a minimum, the dates, geographical locations, ship’s
tank(s) and cargo holds, ballast water temperature and salinity as well as the amount of ballast water
loaded or discharged should be recorded. A suitable format is shown in section 14. The record should
be made available to the Port State authority.
Information of the location and suitable access for sampling ballast or sediment should be provided
to officers of the Port State authority by crew for maximum assistance when they require a sample of
the ballast water or sediment.
To facilitate the administration of ballast water management and treatment procedures on

board each ship, a responsible officer is to be designated in accordance with Regulation B-1 to
ensure the maintenance of appropriate records and to ensure that ballast water management
and/or treatment procedures are followed and recorded.
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When carrying out any ballast water operation the details are to be recorded in the
Ballast Water Record Book together with any exemptions granted in accordance with
Regulation B-3 or C-1.
Where a port State requires information on ships ballast operations, relevant

documentation, which takes account of the information requirements of the Convention, should
be made available to the port State.
Pls see below explanation for Ballast Water Management Plan (Regulation B-1), Ballast Water
Management for Ships (Regulation B-3) and Additional Measures (Regulation C-1)
Regulation B-1 Ballast Water Management Plan
Each ship shall have on board and implement a Ballast Water Management
plan. Such a plan shall be approved by the Administration taking into account
Guidelines developed by the Organization. The Ballast Water Management
plan shall be specific to each ship and shall at least:
1 detail safety procedures for the ship and the crew associated with
Ballast Water Management as required by this Convention;
2 provide a detailed description of the actions to be taken to implement

the Ballast Water Management requirements and supplemental Ballast
Water Management practices as set forth in this Convention;
3 detail the procedures for the disposal of Sediments:
.1 at sea; and
.2 to shore;
4 include the procedures for coordinating shipboard Ballast Water

Management that involves discharge to the sea with the authorities of
the State into whose waters such discharge will take place;
5 designate the officer on board in charge of ensuring that the plan is

properly implemented;
6 contain the reporting requirements for ships provided for under this
Convention; and
7 be written in the working language of the ship. If the language used is

not English, French or Spanish, a translation into one of these
languages shall be included.
1 A ship constructed before 2009:
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.1 with a Ballast Water Capacity of between 1,500 and 5,000

cubic metres, inclusive, shall conduct Ballast Water Management
the standard described in regulation D-2;
.2 with a Ballast Water Capacity of less than 1,500 or greater

than 5,000 cubic metres shall conduct Ballast Water Management
the standard described in regulation D-2.
2 A ship to which paragraph 1 applies shall comply with paragraph 1

not later than the first intermediate or renewal survey, whichever
occurs first, after the anniversary date of delivery of the ship in the
year of compliance with the standard applicable to the ship.

less than 5,000 cubic metres shall conduct Ballast Water Management
4 A ship constructed in or after 2009, but before 2012, with a Ballast

Water Capacity of 5,000 cubic metres or more shall conduct Ballast
Water Management in accordance with paragraph 1.2.

5000 cubic metres or more shall conduct Ballast Water Management

facilities.
7 Other methods of Ballast Water Management may also be accepted

as alternatives to the requirements described in paragraphs 1 to 5,
provided that such methods ensure at least the same level of
protection to the environment, human health, property or resources,
and are approved in principle by the Committee.


requirements.
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paragraph 1 shall:

Organization.
include:
is/are applicable;
benefits;

the Organization.


ship must comply.

deem fit.
12.1.2 Procedures for Port States
12.1.2.1 Port States should provide ships with details of their requirements concerning ballast
water management including:
.1 the location and terms of use of areas designated for ballast water exchange under
Regulation B-4.2 of the Convention;
.2 any additional measures determined under Regulation C-1 of the Convention;
.3 warnings concerning ballast uptake and any other port contingency arrangements
in the event of emergency situations; and
.4 the availability, location, capacities of reception facilities that are provided for the
environmentally safe disposal of ballast water and/or sediments, under Article 5
and Regulation B-3.6.
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12.1.2.2 To assist ships in applying the precautionary practices described in section 1.1 of Part A,
port States are required by Regulation C-2 of the Convention to endeavour to notify mariners of
area(s), where ships should not uptake Ballast Water due to known conditions. Similar
notification should be given for areas where the uptake of ballast water should be minimized,
such as:
.1 areas with outbreaks, infestations or known populations of harmful organisms and
pathogens;
.2 areas with current phytoplankton blooms (algal blooms, such as red tides);
.3 nearby sewage outfalls;
.4 areas where a tidal stream is known to be the more turbid;
.5 areas where tidal flushing is known to be poor;
.6 nearby dredging operations; and
.7 nearby or in sensitive or estuarine sea areas.
Pls see below explanation for Ballast Water Exchange (Regulation B-4), Ballast Water Management
for Ships (Regulation B-3) and Sediment Reception Facilities (Article 5)
Regulation B-4 Ballast Water Exchange

.
.
.
2 In sea areas where the distance from the nearest land or the depth does not meet the parameters
described in paragraph 1.1 or 1.2, the port State may designate areas, in consultation with
adjacent or other States, as appropriate, where a ship may conduct Ballast Water exchange, taking
into account the Guidelines described in paragraph 1.1
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.
.
.
6 The requirements of this regulation do not apply to ships that discharge Ballast Water to a
reception facility designed taking into account the Guidelines developed by the Organization for
such facilities.
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Article 5 Sediment Reception Facilities
1 Each Party undertakes to ensure that, in ports and terminals designated by

that Party where cleaning or repair of ballast tanks occurs, adequate facilities
are provided for the reception of Sediments, taking into account the
Guidelines developed by the Organization. Such reception facilities shall
operate without causing undue delay to ships and shall provide for the safe
disposal of such Sediments that does not impair or damage their
environment, human health, property or resources or those of other States.
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2 Each Party shall notify the Organization for transmission to the other Parties
concerned of all cases where the facilities provided under paragraph 1 are
alleged to be inadequate
SECTION 13 - CREW TRAINING AND FAMILIARISATION
13.1 Regulation B-6 requires that officers and crew shall be familiar with their duties in the
implementation of Ballast Water Management particular to the ship on which they serve.
Owners, managers, operators, and others involved in officer and crew training for ballast water
management should consider the following:
13.2 Training for ships’ masters and crews as appropriate should include instructions on the
requirements of the Convention, the ballast water and sediment management procedures and the
Ballast Water Record Book particularly having regard to matters of ship safety and maintenance
of records in accordance with the information contained in these Guidelines.
13.3 The Ballast Water Management Plan should include training and education on ballast
water management practices and the systems and procedures used on board the ship.
Appropriate members of the crew must be aware of what is expected of them and why. If crew
members understand the reasons for the exchange or treatment of ballast water and associated
sediments, they are more likely to ensure that is carried out effectively and efficiently. Bearing in
mind the purpose of this plan, as explained earlier, it may be sufficient hare to provide an indication
of where to search for relevant material. If further reading is available on board, it will be appropriate
to refer to it here.
Crew members must be educated in the following topics by chief officers.

1. The reason for exchange of ballast at sea.
2. The two main methods of exchange, flow-through and sequential, and the related safety
considerations.
3. The means of carrying out ballast management on board.
4. The reasons why other methods of ballast water management should not be used on board.
5. The location of sampling point.
6. The methods of sediment removal to be employed, and how frequently it should be carried
out
7. Requirements of a general nature regarding Ballast Water Management;
8. Training and information on ballast water management practices;
9. ballast water exchange;
10. ballast water treatment systems;
11. general safety considerations;
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12. the Ballast Water Record Book and maintenance of records;

13. the operation and maintenance of installed ballast water treatment systems;
14. safety aspects associated with the particular systems and procedures used onboard the ship
which affect the safety or human health of crew and passengers and/or the safety of the ship;
15. precautions for entering tanks for sediment removal;
16. procedures for the safe handling and packaging of sediment; and
17. storage of sediment.
18. Records
Pls see below explanation for Duties of Officers and Crew (Regulation B-6)
Regulation B-6 Duties of Officers and Crew
Officers and crew shall be familiar with their duties in the implementation of
Ballast Water Management particular to the ship on which they serve and
shall, appropriate to their duties, be familiar with the ship‘s Ballast Water
Management plan.
SECTION 14 – EXEMPTIONS
14.1 Regulation A-4 provides that an exemption may be granted from the requirements of
Regulations B-3 or C-1 by a Party or Parties to a ship in specific circumstances. Applications for
and the granting of such exemptions should be completed in accordance with the Guidelines for
risk assessment (G7).
14.2 Ships granted an exemption referred to in paragraph 5.5.1 above should record the
exemption in the Ballast Water Record Book and what actions have been taken with regards to
the ships ballast water.
Pls see below explanation for Exemptions (Regulation A-4) ,
Regulation A-4 Exemptions
1 A Party or Parties, in waters under their jurisdiction, may grant

exemptions to any requirements to apply regulations B-3 or C-1, in
addition to those exemptions contained elsewhere in this Convention,
but only when they are:
.1 granted to a ship or ships on a voyage or voyages between

specified ports or locations; or to a ship which operates
exclusively between specified ports or locations;
.2 effective for a period of no more than five years subject to

intermediate review;
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.3 granted to ships that do not mix Ballast Water or Sediments

other than between the ports or locations specified in paragraph
1.1; and
.4 granted based on the Guidelines on risk assessment developed

by the Organization.
2 Exemptions granted pursuant to paragraph 1 shall not be effective

until after communication to the Organization and circulation of
relevant information to the Parties.
3 Any exemptions granted under this regulation shall not impair or

damage the environment, human health, property or resources of
adjacent or other States. Any State that the Party determines may be
adversely affected shall be consulted, with a view to resolving any
identified concerns.
4 Any exemptions granted under this regulation shall be recorded in the

Ballast Water record book.
APPENDIX I
FORM OF BALLAST WATER RECORD BOOKINTERNATIONAL CONVENTION

FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS‘ BALLAST WATER AND
SEDIMENTS
Period From: ….…… To: ……….. Name of Ship
……………………………………..………………... IMO number …………….
…………………………………..…….…. Gross tonnage
……………………………………………………… Flag
………………………………………………………………… Total Ballast Water capacity (in
cubic metres) ………………….…. The ship is provided with a Ballast Water
Management plan Diagram of ship indicating ballast tanks:
1 Introduction
In accordance with regulation B-2 of the Annex to the International Convention for
the Control and Management of Ships‘ Ballast Water and Sediments, a record is to
be kept of each Ballast Water operation. This includes discharges at sea and to
reception facilities.
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2 Ballast Water and Ballast Water Management
—Ballast Water“ means water with its suspended matter taken on board a ship to
control trim, list, draught, stability, or stresses of a ship. Management of Ballast
Water shall be in accordance with an approved Ballast Water Management plan and
taking into account Guidelines developed by the Organization. 3
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3 Entries in the Ballast Water Record Book
Entries in the Ballast Water record book shall be made on each of the following
occasions:
3.1 When Ballast Water is taken on board:

.1 Date, time and location port or facility of uptake (port or lat/long), depth if
outside port .2 Estimated volume of uptake in cubic metres .3 Signature of
the officer in charge of the operation.
3.2 Whenever Ballast Water is circulated or treated for Ballast Water Management
purposes:
.1 Date and time of operation .2 Estimated volume circulated or treated (in
cubic metres) .3 Whether conducted in accordance with the Ballast Water
Management plan .4 Signature of the officer in charge of the operation
3.3 When Ballast Water is discharged into the sea:

.1 Date, time and location port or facility of discharge (port or lat/long)
.2 Estimated volume discharged in cubic metres plus remaining volume in
cubic metres
.3 Whether approved Ballast Water Management plan had been implemented
prior to discharge
.4 Signature of the officer in charge of the operation.
3.4 When Ballast Water is discharged to a reception facility:

.1 Date, time, and location of uptake
.2 Date, time, and location of discharge
.3 Port or facility
.4 Estimated volume discharged or taken up, in cubic metres
.5 Whether approved Ballast Water Management plan had been implemented
prior to discharge
.6 Signature of officer in charge of the operation
3.5 Accidental or other exceptional uptake or discharges of Ballast Water:

.1 Date and time of occurrence
.2 Port or position of the ship at time of occurrence
.3 Estimated volume of Ballast Water discharged
.4 Circumstances of uptake, discharge, escape or loss, the reason therefore
and general remarks. .5 Whether approved Ballast Water Management plan
had been implemented prior to discharge
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.6 Signature of officer in charge of the operation

3.6 Additional operational procedure and general remarks
4 Volume of Ballast Water
The volume of Ballast Water onboard should be estimated in cubic metres. The
Ballast Water record book contains many references to estimated volume of Ballast
Water. It is recognized that the accuracy of estimating volumes of ballast is left to
interpretation.
RECORD OF BALLAST WATER OPERATIONS
SAMPLE BALLAST WATER RECORD BOOK PAGE

Name of Ship: ………………………………………………
Distinctive number or letters ……………………………….
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APPENDIX II
All drawings and plans
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BALLAST MANAGEMENT PLAN

BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN

3. detail the procedures for the disposal of Sediments:

.1. at sea; and

Ship’s name K. DADAYLI

NAME OF TANKS FRAME M3 100%~=1.025

2. Plans/Drawings of the Ballast System 7

3. Description of the ballast system 8

4. Ballast water sampling points 10

5. Operation of the ballast water management system 11

6. Safety procedures for the ship and the crew 13

7. Operational or safety restrictions 15

8. Description of the method(s) used on board for the ballast water 16

9. Procedures for the disposal of sediments 21

10. Methods of communication 22

11. Duties of the ballast water management officer 24

12. Recording requirements 25

13. Crew training and familiarization 26

14. Ballast water reporting form and handling log 27

The objectives of these Guidelines are to assist Governments, appropriate authorities,

Conflict with safety

Summary of records required

Reporting to port states

The forms can be found in appendix 1 of this plan

SECTION 2- PLANS/DRAWINGS OF THE BALLAST SYSTEM

Plans or drawings of the ballast system as follows:

1). ballast tank arrangement;

2). ballast capacity plan;

4). ballast water pump capacities;

6). Installed ballast water treatment systems, and

SECTION 3 – DESCRIPTION OF THE BALLAST SYSTEM

Ballast pumping/discharging capacity :

Name of tanks Tank cap. Pumping time Pumping cap.

Ballast suction/filling capacity with Pump:

BALLAST TANKS ARRANGEMENT

Departure in Ballast and Arrival in Ballast Should be added in this section

Ballast Departure Condtion

Ballast Arrival Condition

SECTION 4 - BALLAST WATER SAMPLING POINTS

This section is confined to identifying sampling points.

SECTION 5 - OPERATION OF THE BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT

5.1 Precautionary practices

5.1.0 Avoiding unnecessary discharge of ballast water

Regulation D-1 Ballast Water Exchange Standard

Regulation D-2 Ballast Water Performance Standard

2 Indicator microbes, as a human health standard, shall include:

5.1.1 Minimising uptake of harmful aquatic organisms, pathogens and sediments

5.2 Ballast Water Management Options

5 Ships Operational Procedures

5.2.1 Ballast Water Exchange

Regulation B-4 Ballast Water Exchange

.1 whenever possible, conduct such Ballast Water exchange at least 200

.2 in cases where the ship is unable to conduct Ballast Water exchange in

Regulation D-1 Ballast Water Exchange Standard

2 For ships exchanging Ballast Water by the pumping-through method, pumping

5.2.2 Ballast Water Management Systems (if any/when applicable)

Regulation B-3 Ballast Water Management for Ships

1 A ship constructed before 2009:

.1 with a Ballast Water Capacity of between 1,500 and 5,000

.2 with a Ballast Water Capacity of less than 1,500 or greater

2 A ship to which paragraph 1 applies shall comply with paragraph 1

3 A ship constructed in or after 2009 with a Ballast Water Capacity of

4 A ship constructed in or after 2009, but before 2012, with a Ballast

5 A ship constructed in or after 2012 with a Ballast Water Capacity of