Tag: ballast water
Analysis of the effect of MSIB 07-19: Ballast water BMPs to reduce the likelihood of transporting pathogens that may spread Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease
By CWO Kurt Fredrickson on April 14, 2021
The Coast Guard's Office of Operating and Environmental Standards (CG-OES) has published an analysis of the effect of MSIB 07-19 on the discharge of unmanaged ballast water in U.S. waters in Southeast Florida and the Caribbean.
4/16/2019: Marine Safety Center issues Ballast Water Management System Type Approval Certificate to DESMI Ocean Guard A/S
By U.S. Coast Guard Social Media on April 16, 2019
The U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Center issued the 17th U.S. Coast Guard Ballast Water Management System Type Approval Certificate to DESMI Ocean Guard A/S, after a detailed review of the manufacturer's type approval application determined the system met the requirements of 46 CFR 162.060. A complete list of ballast water treatment systems that have been approved or have type approval applications currently under review can be found on the Marine Safety Center webpage.
6/19/2018: Posidonia 2018 – Role of the Regulator
By LT Amy Midgett on June 19, 2018
In part two of our series covering Coast Guard participation in Posidonia this month, Rear Adm. John Nadeau continues his discussion at the Hellenic Marine Environment Protection Association's conference on air emissions, shifting to the role of the regulator in the fast-past and ever-changing global maritime shipping industry, all in the context of ballast water management regulations.
5/24/2018: Latest updates to Marine Safety Center's ballast water management system website
By LT Amy Midgett on May 24, 2018
The Marine Safety Center recently updated two tools posted to its ballast water management system website to assist industry when completing the ballast water management system type approval process, or when accessing letters of intent.
12/5/2017: Summary of Q&A with USCG panelists during BWMTechnology North America
By LT Amy Midgett on December 5, 2017
We hope you enjoyed Rear Adm. Nadeau's ballast water series last week. As a bonus, in this post Maritime Commons is providing a summary of questions asked of Coast Guard panelists and their responses during September's 4th Annual BWMTech North America Conference.
11/21/2017: Preview of upcoming ballast water series from assistant commandant for prevention
By LT Amy Midgett on November 21, 2017
As promised during the 4th Annual BWMTechnology North America Conference in September, Maritime Commons will launch a new ballast water series November 27 from the Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy, Rear Adm. John Nadeau. In the series, Nadeau will provide greater insight into many of the leading topics discussed during the conference. To give our readers a snapshot of the upcoming 5-part series, Maritime Commons is posting a summary of Coast Guard presentations and comments from the conference.
9/7/2017: Policy letter 17-05 – Guidelines for Voluntary Compliance with the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments, 2004
By LT Amy Midgett on September 7, 2017
The policy letter provides guidance to Coast Guard marine inspectors, Authorized Classification Societies (ACS) that are authorized to issue international convention certificates on behalf of the Coast Guard in its capacity as the flag administration, and U.S. flagged vessel owners/operators concerning the requirements of the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments, 2004.
8/10/2017: Marine Safety Center issues Ballast Water Management System (BWMS) type approval certificate to Ecochlor, Inc.
By U.S. Coast Guard Social Media on August 10, 2017
The Coast Guard Marine Safety Center issued the fifth U.S. Coast Guard Ballast Water Management System Type Approval Certificate to Ecochlor, Inc. after a detailed review of the manufacturer's type approval application determined the system met the requirements of 46 CFR 162.060.
7/26/2017: Updated Ballast Water Management FAQs now available
By LT Amy Midgett on July 26, 2017
New BWM frequently asked questions now available on Homeport. Topics covered include compliance, the type approval process, and working with Independent Laboratories.
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