Lloyd’s Register’s new Understanding Ballast Water Management Series introduces a range of tools and technical guidance to help operators make informed decisions that meet compliance with forthcoming requirements of the IMO’s Ballast Water Management Convention.
With legislation pending for the commercial fleet, the new series of resources will help operators to review the technologies and understand the risks and processes associated with integrating ballast water systems with the operating systems on their ships.
“Ballast water management is one of the big challenges that shipping faces. It’s now about understanding the risks associated with the technologies and choosing the right treatment,” said Katharine Palmer, Environment Manager, Lloyd’s Register . “The resources we are providing help to narrow down the suitable options for individual operators. Our Ballast Water Treatment Technologies Guide provides all the technical parameters of available technologies so that operators understand issues such as space and power requirements.”
The series includes:
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Lloyd’s Register, October 16, 2012