2 Key Instruments
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2 Key Instruments

  In evaluating an application for Type Approval of a BWMS, the latest version of the following documents should be consulted:

  • .1 The International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments, 2004 (BWM Convention);
  • .2 Guidelines for approval of ballast water management systems (G8) (resolutions MEPC.125(53), MEPC.174(58) and MEPC.279(70));
  • .3 Procedure for approval of ballast water management systems that make use of Active Substances (G9) (resolution MEPC.169(57));
  • .4 Guidelines for ballast water sampling (G2) (resolution (MEPC.173(58));
  • .5 Code for Approval of Ballast Water Management Systems (resolution MEPC.300(72));
  • .6 Guidance to ensure safe handling and storage of chemicals and preparations used to treat ballast water and the development of safety procedures for risks to the ship's crew resulting from the treatment process (BWM.2/Circ.20);
  • .7 Information reporting on type-approved ballast water management systems Resolution MEPC.175(58);
  • .8 Methodology for information gathering and conduct of work of the GESAMP-BWWG (BWM.2/Circ.13, as revised); and
  • .9 other pertinent ballast water management resolutions, guidance and circulars.
Parent topic: Annex – Guidance for Administrations on the Type Approval Process for Ballast Water Management Systems
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