8 Training
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Statutory Documents - IMO Publications and Documents - Resolutions - Marine Environment Protection Committee - Resolution MEPC.153(55) - Guidelines for Ballast Water Reception Facilities (G5) - (Adopted on 13 October 2006) - Annex - Guidelines for Ballast Water Reception Facilities (G5) - 8 Training

8 Training

  8.1 Personnel in charge of and those employed in the provision of a ballast water reception facility including the treatment and disposal of ballast water should have received adequate instruction. Frequent training should include but not be limited to:

  • .1 the purpose and principles of the Convention;

  • .2 the risks to the environment and human health;

  • .3 risk associated with the handling of ballast water including both general safety and human health risks;

  • .4 safety;

  • .5 adequate knowledge of the equipment involved;

  • .6 a sufficient understanding of ships using the facility, and any operational constraints;

  • .7 the ship/port communication interface; and

  • .8 an understanding of local disposal controls.

  8.2 The training should be organized by the manager or the operator of the reception facility and delivered by suitably qualified professionals.


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