Guidelines for the control and management of ships’ ballast water to minimize the transfer of harmful aquatic organisms and pathogens - IMO [1998, PDF]

Contents

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1. Introduction
2. Definitions
3. Application
4. Guideline objectives and background
5. Dissemination of information
6. Training and Education
7. Procedures for ships and port states
8. Recording and reporting procedures
9. Ships operational procedures
10. Port State considerations
11. Enforcement and monitoring by Port States
12. Future considerations
13. Ballast system design
Appendix 1
Ballast water reporting form
Appendix 2
Guidance on safety aspects of ballast water exchange at sea