Ballast Water Record Book (BWRB)

The International Maritime Organization have issued resolutions and circulars related to amendments to the Ballast Water Management Convention.  According to their experience, it has noted that 70% of reported deficiencies by PSC are related to incorrect entries to the BWRB.

 

Ref. Ballast Water Management Record Book (BWRB)

IMO Resolution MEPC.369(80) introduces changes to the format of the Ballast Water Record Book, which is detailed in Appendix II of the BWM Convention.

 

In addition, guidance providing sample entries of an amended BWRB (BWM.2/Circ.80) has been adopted. On or after the effective date, the amended BWRB must be used to record ballast water management in accordance with this guidance.

 

The revised Ballast Water Record Book includes expanded items for recording and a new system of code letters and item numbers, similar to other maritime Record Books, deleting the duplication of the information contained in the IBWMC and reviewing the BWRB items to improve clarity on how to record the operation of the ship.

 

These changes will take effect on 01 February 2025.

 

Ref. Ballast Water Management Plan (BWMP)

Amendments to Guidelines for Ballast Water Management and development of Ballast Water Management Plans (G4) have been adopted by Resolution MEPC.370(80).  It is necessary to specify that the guidance BWM.2/Circ.80, which provides sample entries of an amended BWRB, should be referenced in the record keeping requirements section of the BWMP.

 

These changes will take effect on 01 February 2025.

 

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