Section 2 Installation, survey and commissioning testing location

2.1.1 The ideal scenario is that installation, survey and commissioning can be completed in the same location within a similar time frame. This would result in the issuance of an International Ballast Water Management Certificate. However, this may not always be possible. For example, the system may have System Design Limitations or longer holding time requirements than the ship’s schedule permits.

2.2.1 For situations where the BWMS has been installed into the vessel but not surveyed and commissioned. The installation survey has to be conducted prior to commissioning testing; the shipowners should demonstrate the operation of the BWMS. Commissioning testing has to be completed to obtain an International Ballast Water Management Certificate.

2.3.1 The situation where the BWMS has been installed and surveyed in one location, and commissioning testing commences in the same location. However, because of the hold time limitation of the system, and/or the vessel’s sailing schedule, for example, the discharge sampling cannot take place at the same location and needs to be carried out in a different location.

2.3.2 In such circumstances, the ship may require short term BWM Convention certification, subject to consideration by the Flag Administration.

2.4.1 The situation where the BWMS has been installed and surveyed in one location, but owing to the System Design Limitations, the BWMS is not compatible with the ambient water and commissioning testing needs to be done in a different location.

2.4.2 In such circumstances, the ship may require short term BWM Convention certification, subject to consideration by the Flag Administration.