Multiple Independent Labs for Type Approval Testing of BWMS
Important policy letter by the USCG for type approval of BWMS.
Statistics from Cyprus Flag om BWM implementation on their fleet
This is a good overview from the Flag of Cyprus on what they have experienced for uptake of BWMS on their flagged fleet
Comments submitted by Mouawad Consulting to the USCG Draft Policy Letter on Viability Analysis
This letter is a commentary response by Mouawad Consulting to the Draft Policy letter of the USCG, asking for explanations to why the USCG does not consider the MPN analysis method as a viable alternative to the currently approved staining techniques
USCG Draft Policy Letter open for comments
This policy addresses how the USCG will conduct evaluations of viability assessment methods for 10-50um organisms in ballast water, during Type Approval testing of BWMS.
MPA publishes circular on commissioning testing of BWMS
his circular is to inform the industry on the application of BWM.2/Circ.70 on “Guidance for the commissioning testing of ballast water management systems” for Singapore-registered ships (SRS).
VIDA - Updates and implementation
This presentation summarises the latest updates and information we have on the VIDA. Please contact us if you require more detailed information related to areas of your concern.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=12hz0-xSr0c1yRUXn0VfloeMFvMQzZddh
Ballast Water Management Systems - Retrofit vs NB
Our presentation during ACI´s 22nd BWM Conference in Singapore - February 2019
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1mQLYLtjb0MItxL-84JyX7WNKWMKmButn
U.S. Ballast Water Management Requirements: Operational limitations in type approval testing
The USCG published a formal guidance on how to verify operational limitations of BWMS when undergoing type approval testing
MOUAWAD CONSULTING GEARS UP WITH NEW SERVICES AND INCREASED CAPACITY
Our China Office is now doubling commissioning and survey capacity with new colleagues and we are now fully suited for retrofit of scrubbers
Updated FAQ for Type Approval of BWMS
April 2018 update by the USCG to the FAQ for the type approval of BWMS.
Outcome of MEPC 72
This is our report from the discussions at MEPC 72, related to Ballast Water Management
Outcome of IMO´s PPR 5
This issue of our Newsletter summarises the outcome of the discussions at the IMO during PPR 5 in February 2018.
Updated ballast water management NVIC now available
The USCG published a Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular 01-18, “Ballast Water Management For Control of Non-Indigenous Species in Waters of the United States.” The purpose of NVIC 01-18 is to inform maritime industry and Coast Guard personnel and provide guidance to ensure a more complete understanding of, and maximum compliance with, ballast water management requirements.
Statement by Golden Bear Facility about testing for USCG
A long awaited statement by the Golden Bear Facility about testing for USCG Type Approval and a rebuttal of the claims of MERC published earlier.
Policy letter by the USCG for inoperable BWMS
This is a Policy Letter issued by the USCG for possible actions ship owners can take when calling a US port, aiming to discharge ballast water and have an inoperable BWMS
2016 G8 Guidelines Type Approval Certificate for Alfa Laval PureBallast 3.2 BWMS
Congratulations for Alfa Laval on this achievement. We need more 2016 G8 Guidelines Certificates issued.
Statement by GlobalTestNet on testing availability
This statement by the GlobalTestNet addresses concerns of availability of testing facilities for type approval of BWMS.
What's on the agenda for PPR 5?
Mouawad Consulting are advisors to the Norwegian Maritime Administration on issues related to Ballast Water Management.
This Newsletter gives an overview of the issues that are on the agenda for PPR, that are important for the BWM industry.
Temporal changes in phytoplankton biomass and cellular properties; implications for the IMO ballast water convention
Interesting paper from Maria Cecilia Trindade de Castro and Marcel Veldhuis. Ballast Water Management is in sore need for more research based information to base IMO and USCG decisions on.
http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/09593330.2017.1423117?needAccess=true
10 considerations for ship owners to comply with the Ballast Water Management Convention
In this article, we list the 10 most important things to consider when complying with the BWM Convention.
DHI Singapore closes down land-based testing facility
Citing testing challenges, DHI Singapore will continue testing for shipboard tests, but discontinue the land-based testing activities. This comes as MERC, another testing facility in the US, recently announced shutting down its testing activities
Biofouling regulations in California as of January 2018
In summary, ships calling California must comply with the following:
- Biofouling Management Plan
- Biofouling Record Book
- Biofouling management of wetted surfaces and niche areas
- Requirements for vessels with extended residency periods
The new regulations apply for ships delivered on or after 1 January 2018 or for existing ships upon completion of the first regularly scheduled out-of-water maintenance on or after 1 January 2018
(Photo: Propulsion Dynamics Inc./Marine Photobank)
USCG BWM Series Compiled!
The USCG published in November and December 2017 a series of 5 articles addressing their approach to the US Ballast Water Regulations. We decided to compile the 5 series into one publication so that our readers can benefit from the information in one place.
BALLAST WATER EXCHANGE – INTRA-NORTH SEA VOYAGES
A useful Marine Safety Advisory notice by the Marshall Islands referring to BWM.2/Circ.56. For a copy of the IMO circular, please send us a note (Image courtesy of discoveringthearctic.org.uk)
MERC will no longer conduct Type Approval Certification testing of BWMS
Press Release from MERC, a USCG certified BWMS testing facility
Maritime Environmental Resource Center will no longer conduct Type Approval Certification testing of ballast water management systems
USCG Type Approval Certificate of Erma First BWMS
Erma First is the 6th maker to achieve the USCG Type Approval milestone.
Outcome of III 4
IMO´s III 4 met from the 25-29 September 2017, with implementation of the BWM Convention on their agenda
Samsung´s Purimar BWMS becomes the 7th BWMS to apply for USCG Type Approval.
USCG confirms that they have received the 7th Type Approval application from Samsung´s Purimar BWMS. The system is based on filtration + side-stream electrochlorination.
Implementation of new Coast Guard ballast water regulations doomed to fail
Views by Dr. King on USCG Implementation of the Ballast Water Regulations
USCG announces guidance for US flagged vessels to comply with the BWM Convention
The PDF of the guidance can be downloaded from our websites.
Mouawad Consulting launches free of charge services on our website!
BWMS Finder helps you find the most suitable BWMS for your ships, while BWMS Cube offers filtering possibilities to find all the information you need on the available BWMS
Press Release: MOUAWAD CONSULTING SIGNS AGREEMENTS WITH SCORPIO AND DIAMOND S
Mouawad Consulting AS, the leading provider of consultancy and engineering services related to Ballast Water Management onboard ships, recently signed several agreements for consultancy, commissioning on new built ships, re-commissioning of BWMS installed onboard ships and training, with several major ship owners.
USCG Type Approval Certificate of Ecochlor´s Ecochlor BWMS
The USCG has published the type approval certificate of the Ecochlor BWMS, the fifth BWMS to receive the certification from the USCG
Report from MEPC 71
This Newsletter summarises the issues discussed at MEPC 71. It also contains explanation on how the new implementation schedule of the D-2 standard will be
What´s on the agenda for MEPC 71?
Mouawad Consulting are advisors to the Norwegian Maritime Administration on issues related to Ballast Water Management.
This Newsletter gives an overview of the issues that are on the agenda for MEPC, that are important for the BWM industry.
USCG revises the Type Approval certificate of SunRui´s BalClor BWMS
The new certificate changes the language related to EX-proof equipment.
Singapore issues circular clarifying requirements for implementation of the BWM Convention
Circular nr. 10 of 2017 explains the details of implementation of the BWMC
http://www.mpa.gov.sg/web/portal/home/port-of-singapore/circulars-and-notices/shipping-circulars
Five new states ratify the BWM Convention
Australia, Bahamas, Saudi Arabia, Singapore and UAE have recently ratified the BWM Convention, bringing the number of States party to the BWM Convention to 59, representing 65.18 % of the world's merchant fleet tonnage.
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