Regulatory basis
- BWM Convention 2004
- D-2 Performance Standard
- G2/G8 Guidelines
Safety, Security & Environment
Ballast Water Management — D2 Standard
Ballast Water Management Convention compliance with the D2 performance standard — treatment systems, sampling, record keeping, and PSC inspection readiness.
Target audience
- Officers, superintendents, surveyors, port-state inspectors
Prerequisites
- None
Learning objectives
What you'll be able to do
Operate and troubleshoot common BWMS technologies
Maintain the Ballast Water Record Book and BWM Plan
Prepare for PSC sampling and inspection
Course content
Modules & topics
Indicative module breakdown — actual delivery is adapted to the audience and operational context.
01
Convention
- D-1 vs D-2
- Implementation schedule
02
Technologies
- UV
- Electrochlorination
- Filtration
03
Compliance
- BWMP
- BWRB
- PSC sampling
Assessment
Written test and operational demonstration.
Certification
Course completion certificate.
References & further reading
Authoritative sources
This course aligns with international maritime conventions and IMO Model Courses. Use these references for detailed regulatory text.
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