Aims & Objectives

• Explain the BWM Convention and systems and emphasise the importance of using such systems
• Deliver a clear understanding of planning, implementation and monitoring requirements of BWMC
• Provide a synopsis of the key considerations and practices used

Learning Outcomes

Having successfully completed this course you will be able to:

• Have knowledge of the main requirements of BWMC and its importance
• Recognize BWM treatment technologies
• Identify ballast water management practices
• Know the regulations and aspects to be considered for a BWMP
• Implement BWMP taking into account the design & operational limitations

Who should attend?

• Shore staff involved in planning compliance with the ballast water management legislation
• Crew members
• Anyone responsible for the BWM plan implementation.

Prerequisite skills & knowledge: None required

Available in-house/distant learning? Yes

Created by: LiberoAssurance

Part A: Introduction, Aquatic invasive species and BWMC

Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS)

• What are AIS?
• How they look like these AIS
• Effect of Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS)
• What are the AIS Threat
• Examples for some AIS
• AIS effects...
• How AIS is transferred

International Convention For The Control And Management Of Ships’ Ballast Water

• Ballast Water Management Convention History
• The BWM Convention Now
• The Convention and IMO requirements
• BWMC and IMO Guidelines
• Ships Subject to the Convention
• BWMC requirements
• Ballast water management options
• Latest news for the BWMC
• Enforcement timeline - New ships
• Enforcement timeline – Existing ships Res A.1088(28)
• Issuance BWM Certificate - prior entry into force
• Revised Implementation Scheme

Part B: BWM Regulations and treatment solutions

Ballast Water Management Regulations

• Overview
• Ballast water exchange (BWE) D-1 standard
• Ballast water exchange (BWE) D-1 standard / Sequential Method
• Ballast water exchange (BWE) D-1 standard / Flow-Through Method
• Ballast water exchange (BWE) D-1 standard / Dilution Method
• Ballast water exchange (BWE) Evaluation of Methods
• Effectiveness of Ballast water exchange (BWE)
• Areas BWE could be carried out
• Ballast Water Performance (regulation D-2)
• Ballast Water Performance (regulation D-2) Treatment systems standards
• Ballast Water Performance Treatment Technology Challenge

BWM treatment Technologies

• BWM treatment Technologies – Filtration
• BWM treatment Technologies – Hydrocyclones
• BWM treatment Technologies – Ultraviolet Radiation
• BWM treatment Technologies – Chemical Additions
• BWM treatment Technologies – Deoxygenation
• BWM treatment Technologies – Cavitation
• BWM treatment Technologies – Electrolytic Chlorination
• BWM treatment Technologies – Physical Methods
• BWM treatment Technologies – Combined Methods
• BWM treatment Technologies – Other Solutions
• BWM treatment Technologies – Solutions and Comparison Cost
• Approval of BWMS (regulation D – 3)

Part C: Surveys, Ballast operations, BWM Plan

BWM – Surveys

• BWM – Initial Surveys
• BWM – Periodical Surveys

Design and Operational Considerations

• Ballast Operations – Typical Crude Oil Tanker
• Ballast Operations – Typical Container Ballast System in Tanks
• Ballast Operations – Typical Container Ballast System in E/R

Ballast Operations

• Ballast Water Management Plan – regulation B1
• BWMP - What factors need to be considered?
• BWMP – Steps
• BWMP – why we need such plan ?
• BWMP – Overview
• BWMP – Proposed Contents
• BWM – IMO Guidelines
• BWM – IMO Guidelines and Resolutions
• BWM – IMO Circulars
• BWM – US Requirements
• BWM – Useful Links

Teaching Methods

• Detailed seminar presentations (available for download)
• Terms and definitions
• No. of slides: 162

Resources

• Reading lists and resources available in presentations

Study time allocation

• Private study hours: 20
  
• Trainer contact hours: Availability and competence of instructors upon request
• Enrolment duration: 90 days (starting from date of purchase)

Credits

• CPD Points: 20
  
• ECTS/ECVET Points: 0.7