7.2.4 Any designation of ballast water exchange
areas should take into account navigation impacts, including the desirability
of minimizing delays, as appropriate, taking into consideration the
following:
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.1 the area should be on existing routes if possible,
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.2 if the area cannot be on existing routes, it
should be as close as possible to them.
7.2.5 Constraints to safe navigation must be considered
when selecting the location and size of the ballast water exchange
area. Such considerations should include, but are not limited to:
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.1 increased shipping traffic congestion;
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.2 proximity to other vessel traffic (small craft,
offshore platforms, etc.);
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.3 adequate aids to navigation;
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.4 security of the area; and
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.5 shipping lanes/routeing systems.