Aims & Objectives

• Provide the BWM latest news
  
• Give clarification on US / USCG requirements
• Provide Questions & Answers on practical problems during implementation of the BWM Convention

Learning Outcomes

Having successfully completed this course you will be able to:

• Understand better how to implement better the Convention
• Be prepared to face PSC questions collected from real PSC inspections
• Know the regulations and circulars 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: Basic Knowledge on Balllast Water Management System

Relative Conventions, Codes and Standards: Ballast Water Management Convention

Available in-house/distant learning? Yes

Created by: LiberoAssurance Continuous Professional Development Training Centre Level 1 – Accredited by Univab

Course contents

Ballast Water Management Compliance & PCS:

1. Latest on BWM Convention

Ballast Water Management Convention Summary

• General
• US and USCG
• US and USCG/ Alternate Management System (AMS)
• US and USCG/ EPA – Vessel General Permit (VGP)
• US and USCG/ Vessel Incidental Discharge Act (VIDA)
• US and USCG/ Discharge Performance Standards

2. BWM Convention Implementation

Compliance

• International Requirements
• US Requirements
• Ballast Water Exchange Methods
• IMO circulars regarding BWM

Teaching Methods

• Detailed seminar presentations (available for download)
• No. of slides: 139
  

Resources

• Reading lists and resources available in presentations

Study time allocation

• Private study hours: 17
• Trainer contact hours: Availability and competence of instructors upon request
• Enrollment duration: 90 days (from the date of purchase)

Credits

• CPD Points: 17
  
• ECTS/ECVET Points: 0.6