USCG Policy Letter on Nonviable Organism Testing
On July 31, 2019, the USCG published the long-awaited draft policy paper on Acceptance of Type Approval Testing Protocols for Ballast Water Management Systems (BWMS) that Render Organisms in [...]
Singapore Announces Commissioning Testing of BWMS to Begin in September
The Singapore Maritime and Port Authority released a Circular (SHIPPING CIRCULAR NO. 09 OF 2019) for shipowners and operators regarding the new IMO guidance for the commissioning testing of newly [...]
VIDA Webinar and Listening Session
The EPA will offer a webinar on the details of VIDA requirements on May 15, 2019 and a listening session with webinar, a focus on specific discharges and an opportunity for public input on May [...]
USCG Reconsiders “next scheduled dry dock date” for BWMS Compliance
The U.S. Coast Guard issued a release stating it has reconsidered its stance on ‘next scheduled drydocking date’ for ballast water management systems (BWMS) compliance. As stated in the bulletin, [...]
China to Enforce BWM Regulations
Effective January 22, 2019 the China Maritime Safety Administration (China MSA) will enforce it’s ballast water regulations for all foreign-Flagged vessels that come into Chinese waters. [...]
Ballast Breakdowns: Don’t go with the flow
Ship owners must take care if they are to avoid buying and installing ballast water management systems with high flaw rates. Stevie Knight of Motorship magazine explores recently exposed [...]
Update from EPA Regarding VGP NOI’s Deadline
An update regarding a notification from October 10, 2018 indicating that EPA would be late in reissuing the 2013 VGP guidelines and issued new deadlines for Notices of Intent (NOI) for coverage [...]
14th Ballast Water Treatment System Type Approved by USCG
The list of Ballast Water Management Systems approved by the USCG now offers has a complete range of treatment technologies and ballast water flow rates options. The Marine Safety Center issued [...]
Deadline for Eligible Vessels to Obtain 2013 VGP Coverage is December 18th
The 2013 Vessel General Permit will not be reissued prior to its December 18, 2018 expiration date but will be administratively continued and remain in effect until a new permit is issued [...]
GloFouling Partnership Program Initiated to Address Biofouling
The GloFouling Partnerships project – a collaboration between the Global Environment Facility (GEF), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the International Maritime [...]
