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Ballast Water Management
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About the Course
Once the IMO Ballast Water Convention comes into force, Ballast Water Management will become a crucial aspect of ship operations with legal consequences for non-compliance. With the new convention set to become international law imminently, the industry will only have 5 years to come into compliance, which may sound like a long time to some but will present huge challenges to the industry as a whole. Understanding the background to this problem and the challenges inherent in choosing the right technology for the vessel can help owners avoid costly mistakes whilst ensuring compliance. Whilst a treatment system may achieve the required discharge standard and has flag-state approval, this does not merit suitability for all vessel types and trades. The operation of the system may well cause operational difficulties so equipment choice has a direct commercial impact on owners.
Ballast Water Management is a two-day masterclass that covers a number of important issues owners and managers need to take into account when planning for compliance with the IMO Ballast Water Management Convention. Practical challenges, industry requirements, and treatments available are also covered. The course combines lectures, discussions, and exercises which leaves delegates with enough information to prepare and plan for compliance with the legislation.
Key Learning Outcomes
- Understand the background to Ballast Water Management Convention, when it will come into force, and the effect of this legislation to the shipping industry
- Find out about the obligations of ship owners’ and managers
- Learn what ballast water treatment options are available and which are approved
- Understand the differences, strengths, and weaknesses of the available treatment options
- Find out why different options suit different vessels and understand why this matters
- Be aware of the challenges to come in the lead-up to the compliance deadline
- Design an effective Ballast Water Management programme catering to legislation as well as commercial and operational needs
Who Should Attend
- Ship Owners
- Ship Managers
- Shipbuilders
- Technical Directors
- Fleet Managers
- Superintendents
- Technical Managers
- Classification Societies
- Consulting Organisations
Course Director
Jack Brabban is a chartered engineer and a marine engineering consultant. He has 30 years experience in the maritime industry having worked for some of the most well-known owners and operators in the tanker industry. He was seconded to the INTERTANKO delegation to IMO at MEPC49 and sat as a member of the Ballast Water Working group which finalized the new Ballast Water Convention before its adoption by IMO in Feb 2004.
