Ballast Water Management Program andTreatment


Course Code: NGPSS 964

Duration: 24 4

Course Objectives:

To provide training to Ballast regulations and provide high quality information on current status of regulations and technical solutions regarding the Ballast Water Management Convention

Course Outline:

Course Outline:

  • Ballast Water Management Convention and the USCG legislation, including their implementation schedules
  • Options for complying with ballast water management legislation
  • Operational limitations of the various ballast water treatment technologies
  • Ship types and trades which may be suited to other alternative compliance options (such as using reception facilities)
  • Clarify Failure to comply with these new regulations can lead to detention by Port State Control, invalidation of certificates, and fines.
  • Give full Awareness about Improper ballast water discharge contributes to significant health risks, environmental damage, and economic costs.
  • Rules and requirements for proper ballast water exchange
  • How to properly complete the ballast water management plan and record book
  • How to prepare and respond to an inspection

Exercises:

  • Theoretical 
  • Work Shop
  • Video tel
  • Simulator scenario

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