3 Definitions
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3 Definitions

  3.1 For the purposes of this Procedure, the definitions in the Convention apply and:

  • .1 Method means a process developed and designed to reduce the transfer of harmful aquatic organisms through ships' ballast water to meet the requirements specified under regulations B-3.1 to B-3.5 of the BWM Convention.

  • .2 Other Method means an alternative to a Method defined in paragraph 3.1.1 above, which provides a level of protection equivalent to the requirements specified in regulations B-3.1 to B-3.5 of the BWM Convention.

Parent topic: Annex – Procedure for Approving Other Methods of Ballast Water Management in Accordance with Regulation B-3.7 of the BWM Convention
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