As the Ballast Water Management Convention (BWM) enters its second phase from 8 September 2019, applying to existing vessels, Liberian International Ship & Corporate Registry (LISCR), chief operating officer Alfonso Castillero reveals his biggest...
Until now, vessels with UV-based ballast water treatment systems have had to wait inconveniently long before deballasting in United States waters. Electrochlorination has offered shorter holding times, but not without the use of chemicals. Thanks...
The Ballast Water Management Convention comes into force for existing vessels from 8 September and mutual insurer North P&I Club warns of potential problems with retrofitted treatment systems that could lead to disputes.