Tuesday, 13th April 2010
26 March 2009: Loss Prevention Briefing - Ballast Water Management
A new LP Briefing entitled Ballast Water Management has been produced.
For a copy of the briefing please click here.
In addition we have produced the table below in order to give Members an indication of the different legal requirements in the countries stated. The table is for guidance only and Members should contact their local agents for the latest detailed advice.
We strongly encourage feedback from Members, correspondents and port authorities providing details of problems encountered, or local regulations that have been introduced or amended.
Country | State/Port/Area |
Argentina | |
Australia | |
Brazil | |
Canada | |
Chile | |
Egypt | |
Israel | |
New Zealand | |
Panama | No ballast water discharge is allowed in the canal. |
Russia | |
Turkey | |
Ukraine | |
USA | All ports. West Coast States. St. Lawrence Seaway. Minnesota. |
03 February 2009: USA - Minnesota Ballast Water Discharge Requirements
31 January 2008: Port State control inspectors are testing the density of ballast water.
28 January 2008: USA - The St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (SLSDC)
11 December 2007: IMO - Deadline for the fitting of ballast water treatment facilities
13 April 2010: Norway ballast water exchange
This list will be updated as and when new information becomes available. Click on the link to view the details