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St Lucia ratifies BWM convention, still more needed for entry into forceSt Lucia ratifies BWM convention, still more needed for entry into force

Saint Lucia has become the 50th country to ratify the IMO’s Ballast Water Management (BWM) convention, but it does not help bring the convention any closer in coming into force.

Marcus Hand, Editor

May 27, 2016

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St Lucia acceded to the BWM convention along with three other IMO conventions. However, the move by the Caribbean island nation failed to nudge up the percentage of the world fleet that has ratified the BWM Convention, which stands at 34.81% according to the IMO.

Nations controlling 35% of the world fleet by tonnage need to ratify the convention for it to come into force.

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About the Author

Marcus Hand

Editor

Marcus Hand is the editor of Seatrade Maritime News and a dedicated maritime journalist with over two decades of experience covering the shipping industry in Asia.

Marcus is also an experienced industry commentator and has chaired many conferences and round tables. Before joining Seatrade at the beginning of 2010, Marcus worked for the shipping industry journal Lloyd's List for a decade and before that the Singapore Business Times covering shipping and aviation.

In November 2022, Marcus was announced as a member of the Board of Advisors to the Singapore Journal of Maritime Talent and Technology (SJMTT) to help bring together thought leadership around the key areas of talent and technology.

Marcus is the founder of the Seatrade Maritime Podcast that delivers commentary, opinions and conversations on shipping's most important topics.

Conferences & Webinars

Marcus Hand regularly moderates at international maritime events. Below you’ll find a list of selected past conferences and webinars.

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