Ballast Water Management: 2026 [paper]

Ballast Water Management, Understanding the retrofitting of BWM Systems from 2026 – 16th Edition, Volumes 1-2

The 16th edition provides up-to-date guidance on Ballast Water Management (BWM) compliance under the International BWM Convention, now in full force.

Volume 1: Guidance

Regulatory framework and practical insights for:

• BWMS selection, installation, and retrofitting (including legacy system upgrades)
• Onboard operation (handling challenging water quality)
• Maintenance, monitoring, and reporting
• Contingency measures and system components

Focus on Port State Control (PSC) inspections ahead of the 2026 Experience Building Phase (EBP) deadline, emphasizing:

• D-2 performance standard compliance
• Accurate documentation and crew training

Volume 2: BWMS Data

Standardized data sheets for Type-Approved BWMS, including:

• Treatment technology and system design
• Type approval certification and System Design Limitations (SDL)
• Guidance for system evaluation and selection

Why SDL matters: BWMS must operate within approved parameters—SDLs define these conditions.

Essential for: Shipowners, operators, and crew ensuring BWM Convention compliance and system reliability.

Also available in e-reader format.

Ballast Water Management, Understanding the retrofitting of BWM Systems from 2026, 16th Edition, Volumes 1-2, 9781917308966, 1917308966, BP110481