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 1.1 This document provides guidance for Administrations on the procedure for evaluating an application for type approval of a ballast water management system (BWMS), in accordance with the Code for Approval of Ballast Water Management Systems (BWMS Code). The Guidance can act as an aide-memoire for Administrations and is not intended, in any way, to interfere with the authority of an Administration.

 1.2 This document provides guidance on interpretation of the BWMS Code and does not replace or supersede the requirements of the Code.

 1.3 This document is intended to provide guidance to Administrations on the details of the type approval to be reported to the Committee.

Parent topic: Annex – Guidance for Administrations on the Type Approval Process for Ballast Water Management Systems
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