Annex - Additional Information on Brazilian National Legislation on Ballast Water Management for Ships
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Annex - Additional Information on Brazilian National Legislation on Ballast Water Management for Ships

 With respect to BWM.2/Circ.3 dated 7 February 2006, the Brazilian Maritime Authority (BMA) has postponed the date from 30 June 2206 to 30 December 2006 in order that all ships carry a BWM Plan approved. After 30 December 2006, only the BWM Plan approved by the Flag Administration, or the Classification Society acting as the Recognised Organization, or the Ship Classification Society, will be accepted.

 From 30 June 2006 until 30 December 2006, the Brazilian Maritime Authority will accept the Plans approved as mentioned above, as well as the Plan approved by the shipowner. This approach aims at preventing ships required to exchange ballast water to operate without an approved Plan.

 Further information pertaining slight modifications on the above-mentioned legislation related to the inclusion of Semi-Submersible Platforms, as well as some clarification on navigation along the coast, can be accessed on http:\\www.dpc.mar.mil.br (Portuguese language only).

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