Ballast Water Monitoring

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International Maritime Organization Answers Questions About The Ballast Water Management Convention

The Ballast Water Management Convention (BWMC) entered into force globally on September 8, 2017. In a recent document, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) responded to frequently asked questions about the BWMC and its provisions, and what the entry into force means for international shipping. Here’s a brief summary. What is the Ballast Water Management Convention (BWMC)? The ...

Invasive Marine Species and Ballast Water Management: The Past and Future

Understanding the microbial content of a ship’s ballast water is critical. As the guidelines laid out in the IMO Ballast Water Management Convention are widely adopted, having a keen ...

Ballast Water Solutions: When Innovation Breeds Innovation

Two Cypriot startups, EMBIO Diagnostics and Ag Catalytic Solutions, joined forces to bring to life a Maritime / Shipping disruptive innovation that is set to change the face of marine biodiversity. ...

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Ballast Water Compliance Testing System

Rapid on-board testing of treated ballast water to ensure compliance with the IMO D-2 & USCG Discharge Standards around invasive species. Quick & cost-effective – compliance level test in under 10 minutes decreasing need for shore-based laboratory involvement. Accurate – the most accurate indicative instrument on the market, removing the cost to go back out to sea, exchange ...