(B)
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GUIDELINES FOR SURVEYS FOR THE INTERNATIONAL BALLAST WATER
MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE
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(BI)
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1.1
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Initial surveys − see part "General" section 2.1
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(BI)
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1.1.1
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For
the control and management of ships' ballast water and sediments the
examination of plans and designs should consist of:
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(BI)
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1.1.1.1
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examining the design and construction (BWM Convention 04,
regulation B-5);
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(BI)
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1.1.1.2
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examining the ballast water management plan (BWM Convention 04,
regulation B-1);
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(BI)
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1.1.1.3
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examining plans for the installation of ballast water management
systems (BWMS) (BWM Convention 04/18, regulation D-3 / Note: this
survey requirement is relevant only when the performance standard
according to regulation D-2 is applicable); and
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(BI)
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1.1.1.4
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if
applicable, examining plans for the installation of prototype
ballast water treatment technologies (BWM Convention 04, regulation
D-4).
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(BI)
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1.1.2
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For
the control and management of ships' ballast water and sediments the
survey during construction and after installation should consist
of:
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(BI)
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1.1.2.1
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confirming that the ballast water management plan has been provided
(BWM Convention 04, regulation B-1);
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(BI)
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1.1.2.2
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confirming that the ballast water record book has been provided
(BWM Convention 04, regulation B-2);
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(BI)
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1.1.2.3
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verifying that, if applicable, the prototype ballast water
treatment technology installation has been carried out in accordance
with the approved programme and that the workmanship of the
installation is satisfactory (BWM Convention 04, regulation
D-4);
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(BI)
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1.1.2.4
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confirming that the BWMS(s) installed on or after 28 October 2020
are approved in accordance with the BWMS Code, as may be amended;
and confirming that the BWMS(s) installed before 28 October 2020 are
approved taking into account the guidelinesfootnote developed by the
Organization or the BWMS Code, as may be amended (BWM Convention
04/18, regulation D-3, paragraphs 1.1 and 1.2); and
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(BI)
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1.1.2.5
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confirming that, if applicable, a statement of compliance for a
prototype ballast water treatment technology has been provided (BWM
Convention 04, regulation D-4).
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(BI)
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1.1.3
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When
the performance standard described in regulation D-2 is applicable,
the survey after installation of BWMS (also applicable for
installations on existing ships) should consist of:
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(BI)
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1.1.3.1
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confirming that the certificate or certificates for type approval
of BWMS(s) are available (BWM Convention 04/18, regulation
D-3);
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(BI)
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1.1.3.2
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confirming that a statement has been provided by the
Administration, or by a laboratory authorized by the Administration,
confirming that the electrical and electronic components of the
BWMS(s) have been type-tested in accordance with the specifications
for environmental testing contained in part 3 of the annex of the
applicablefootnote
Guidelines for approval of ballast water management systems
(G8) (BWM Convention 04/18, regulation D-3);
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(BI)
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1.1.3.3
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confirming that equipment manuals for major components of the
BWMS(s) in accordance with the relevant resolutionfootnote have been provided (BWM
Convention 04/18, regulation D-3);
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(BI)
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1.1.3.4
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confirming that an operations and technical manual for the BWMS(s),
specific to the ship and approved, containing a technical
description of the ballast water management system(s), operational
and maintenance procedures, and backup procedures in case of
equipment malfunction,footnote or an operation,
maintenance and safety manual of the BWMSfootnote has been provided (BWM
Convention 04/18, regulation D-3);
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(BI)
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1.1.3.5
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confirming that installation specifications for the BWMS(s), e.g.
installation drawing, piping and instrumentation diagrams, have been
provided (BWM Convention 04/18, regulation D-3);
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(BI)
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1.1.3.6
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confirming that installation commissioning procedures for the
BWMS(s) have been provided (BWM Convention 04/18, regulation
D-3);
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(BI)
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1.1.3.7
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confirming that initial calibration procedures of the BWMS(s) have
been providedfootnote(BWM Convention 04/18,
regulation D-3);
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(BI)
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1.1.3.8
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confirming that a valid calibration certificate is provided on
board in accordance with the relevant resolution;footnote
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(BI)
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1.1.3.9
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confirming that sampling facilities are provided and arranged such
as to collect representative samples of the ship's ballast water
from the BWMS(s) intake(s), or from a location before the ballast
discharge points and any other points necessary for sampling as
applicablefootnote (BWM Convention 04/18,_
regulation D-3);
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(BI)
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1.1.3.10
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verifying that the BWMS installation has been carried out in
accordance with the technical installation specification;
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(BI)
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1.1.3.11
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verifying that the BWMS is in conformity with the Type Approval
Certificate of BWMS issued by Administration or its
representative;
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(BI)
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1.1.3.12
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verifying that the installation of the complete BWMS has been
carried out in accordance with the manufacturer's equipment
specification;
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(BI)
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1.1.3.13
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verifying that any operational inlets and outlets are located in
the positions indicated on the drawings of the pumping and piping
arrangements;
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(BI)
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1.1.3.14
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verifying that the workmanship of the installation is satisfactory
and, in particular, that any bulkhead penetrations or penetrations
of the ballast system piping are to the relevant approved
standards;
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(BI)
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1.1.3.15
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verifying in accordance with the relevant resolutionfootnote that the control and
monitoring equipment operates correctly;
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(BI)
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1.1.3.16
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confirming that, if applicable, the ballast water management
recording device(s) are operable and that there is a sufficient
supply of consumables for the recording device(s) on board (BWM
Convention 04/18, regulation D-3);
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(BI)
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1.1.3.17
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confirming the satisfactory installation and operation of the
BWMS(s), including any audible or visual alarms (BWM Convention
04/18, regulation D-3);
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(BI)
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1.1.3.18
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confirming that, if applicable,footnote the suitable bypasses or
overrides to protect the safety of the ship and personnel are
installed and used in the event of an emergency and these shall be
connected to the BWMS so that any bypass of the BWMS shall activate
an alarm. The bypass event shall be recorded by the control and
monitoring equipment and within the ballast water record
book;
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(BI)
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1.1.3.19
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verifying that, if applicable,footnote installation
commissioning procedures have been completed;
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(BI)
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1.1.3.20
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verifying that an operational test of the BWMS was carried out
based on the installation commissioning procedures and that
documented evidence is provided which shows compliance of the
treated discharge ballast water with regulation D-2 through sampling
and analysis based on applicable guidelines developed by the
Organization;footnote
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(BI)
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1.1.3.21
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confirming that, if applicable, active substances are provided on
board (BWM Convention 04/18, regulation D-3); and
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(BI)
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1.1.3.22
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confirming that, if applicable, dosage instructions for active
substances or preparations are available on board (BWM Convention
04/18, regulation D-3).
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(BI)
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1.1.
4
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For
the control and management of ships' ballast water and sediments the
completion of the initial survey should consist of:
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(BI)
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1.1.4.1
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after
a satisfactory survey, the International Ballast Water Management
Certificate should be issued.
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(BA)
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1.2
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Annual surveys – see part "General" section 2.5
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(BA)
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1.2.1
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For
the control and management of ships' ballast water and sediments the
examination of current certificates and other records should consist
of:
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(BA)
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1.2.1.1
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checking the validity, as appropriate, of the Cargo Ship Safety
Equipment Certificate, the Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate and
the Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate or the Cargo Ship
Safety Certificate or Passenger Ship Safety Certificate;
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(BA)
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1.2.1.2
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checking the validity of the International Load Line Certificate or
International Load Line Exemption Certificate;
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(BA)
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1.2.1.3
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checking, where appropriate, the validity of the International Oil
Pollution Prevention Certificate, International Sewage Pollution
Prevention Certificate, and International Air Pollution Prevention
Certificate;
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(BA)
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1.2.1.4
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confirming, when appropriate, the validity of the International
Energy Efficiency Certificate (MARPOL Annex VI, regs.6.4 and
6.5);
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(BA)
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1.2.1.5
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confirming, when appropriate, that confirmation of compliance for
the SEEMP part II is provided and retained on board the ship (MARPOL
Annex VI, reg. 5.4.5)footnote;
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(BA)
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1.2.1.6
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confirming, when appropriate, the validity of the Statements of
Compliance related to fuel oil consumption reporting (MARPOL Annex
VI, regs.6.6 and 6.7);
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(BA)
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1.2.1.7
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checking the validity of the International Ship Security
Certificate;
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(BA)
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1.2.1.8
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checking, when appropriate, the validity of the Safety Management
Certificate (SMC) and that a copy of the Document of Compliance
(DOC) is on board;
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(BA)
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1.2.1.9
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checking the certificates of class, if the ship is classed with a
classification society;
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(BA)
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1.2.1.10
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checking, when appropriate, the validity of the International
Certificate of Fitness for the Carriage of Dangerous Chemicals in
Bulk or the Certificate of Fitness for the Carriage of Dangerous
Chemicals in Bulk;
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(BA)
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1.2.1.11
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checking, when appropriate, the validity of the International
Certificate of Fitness for the Carriage of Liquefied Gases in
Bulk;
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(BA)
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1.2.1.12
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checking, when appropriate, the validity of the International
Pollution Prevention Certificate for the Carriage of Noxious Liquid
Substances in Bulk;
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(BA)
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1.2.1.13
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checking, when appropriate, the validity of the International
Sewage Pollution Prevention Certificate;
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(BA)
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1.2.1.14
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checking that the ship's complement complies with the Minimum Safe
Manning Document (SOLAS 74/00/12 reg.V/14) (SOLAS 74/88
reg.V/13(b));
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(BA)
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1.2.1.15
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checking that the master, officers and ratings are certificated as
required by the STCW Convention;
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(BA)
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1.2.1.16
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checking whether any new equipment has been fitted and, if so,
confirm that it has been approved before installation and that any
changes are reflected in the certificate;
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(BA)
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1.2.1.17
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confirming that the ballast water management plan is on board (BWM
Convention 04, regulation B-1);
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(BA)
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1.2.1.18
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checking whether the appropriate entries have been made in the
ballast record book (BWM Convention 04, regulation B-2);
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(BA)
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1.2.1.19
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sighting the certificate(s) for type approval for the BWMS(s) (BWM
Convention 04/18, regulation D-3 / Note: this survey requirement is
relevant only when the performance standard according to regulation
D-2 is applicable);
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(BA)
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1.2.1.20
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sighting the records of the recording device, if fitted (BWM
Convention 04/18, regulation D-3 / Note: this survey requirement is
relevant only when the performance standard according to regulation
D-2 is applicable);
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(BA)
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1.2.1.21
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confirming that a calibration check has been performed in
accordance with the approved manual and the relevant
resolution;footnote
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(BA)
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1.2.1.22
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sighting, if applicable, the statement of compliance for a
prototype ballast water treatment technology (BWM Convention 04,
regulation D-4); and
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(BA)
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1.2.1.23
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verifying, if applicable, that there is evidence that the prototype
ballast water treatment technology is continuing to be operated in
accordance with the approved programme (BWM Convention 04,
regulation D-4).
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(BA)
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1.2.2
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For
the control and management of ships' ballast water and sediments,
the annual survey should consist of:
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(BA)
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1.2.2.1
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the
provisions of (BAd) 1.5 where applicable; otherwise
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(BA)
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1.2.2.2
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examining externally the ballast water treatment system and
confirming, as far as practicable, its satisfactory operation (BWM
Convention 04/18, regulation D-3 / Note: this survey requirement is
relevant only when the performance standard according to regulation
D-2 is applicable);
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(BA)
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1.2.2.3
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confirming that, if applicable, active substances in accordance
with the manufacturer's recommendations are provided on board (BWM
Convention 04/18, regulation D-3 / Note: this survey requirement is
relevant only when the performance standard according to regulation
D-2 is applicable);
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(BA)
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1.2.2.4
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confirming that, if applicable, dosage instructions for active
substances or preparations are available on board (BWM Convention
04/18, regulation D-3 / Note: this survey requirement is relevant
only when the performance standard according to regulation D-2 is
applicable); and
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(BA)
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1.2.2.5
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where applicable examining externally the prototype ballast water
treatment technology and confirming, as far as practicable, its
satisfactory operation (BWM Convention 04, regulation D-4).
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(BA)
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1.2.3
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For
the control and management of ships' ballast water and sediments,
the completion of the annual survey should consist of:
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(BA)
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1.2.3.1
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after
a satisfactory survey, the International Ballast Water Management
Certificate should be endorsed; and
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(BA)
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1.2.3.2
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if a
survey shows that the condition of a ship or its equipment is
unsatisfactory, see part "General" section 4.8.
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(BIn)
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1.3
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Intermediate surveys – see part "General" section
2.4
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(BIn)
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1.3.1
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For
the control and management of ships' ballast water and sediments the
examination of current certificates and other records should consist
of:
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(BIn)
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1.3.1.1
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the
provisions of (BA) 1.2.1.
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(BIn)
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1.3.2
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For
the control and management of ships' ballast water and sediments the
intermediate survey should consist of:
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(BIn)
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1.3.2.1
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the
provisions of (BA) 1.2.2; and
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(BIn)
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1.3.2.2
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examining the BWMS for obvious defects, deterioration or damage
including examining associated pumps, piping and fittings for wear
and corrosion (BWM Convention 04/18, regulations D-3 and D-4 / Note:
this survey requirement is relevant only when the performance
standard according to regulation D-2 is applicable).
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(BIn)
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1.3.3
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For
the control and management of ships' ballast water and sediments the
completion of the intermediate survey should consist of:
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(BIn)
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1.3.3.1
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after a satisfactory survey, the International Ballast Water
Management Certificate should be endorsed; and
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(BIn)
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1.3.3.2
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if a
survey shows that the condition of a ship or its equipment is
unsatisfactory, see part "General" section 4.8.
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(BR)
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1.4
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Renewal surveys – see part "General" section 2.3
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(BR)
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1.4.1
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For
the control and management of ships' ballast water and sediments the
examination of current certificates and other records should consist
of:
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(BR)
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1.4.1.1
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the
provisions of (BA) 1.2.1, except for the validity of the
International Ballast Water Management Certificate.
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(BR)
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1.4.2
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For
the control and management of ships' ballast water and sediments the
renewal survey should consist of:
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(BR)
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1.4.2.1
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the
provisions of (BIn) 1.3.2; and
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(BR)
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1.4.2.2
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if
applicable, confirming, if necessary by simulated test or
equivalent, the satisfactory operation of the prototype ballast
water treatment technology (BWM Convention 04, regulation.
D-4).
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(BR)
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1.4.3
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For
the control and management of ships' ballast water and sediments the
completion of renewal survey should consist of:
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(BR)
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1.4.3.1
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after
a satisfactory survey, the International Ballast Water Management
Certificate should be issued.
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(BAd)
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1.5
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Additional surveys – see part "General" section
2.7.
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(BAd)
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1.5.1
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For
the control and management of ships' ballast water and sediments,
the additional survey should consist of:
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(BAd)
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1.5.1.1
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the
provisions of (BI) 1.1.1.3, (BI) 1.1.1.4, (BI) 1.1.2.3, (BI)1.1.2.4,
(BI) 1.1.2.5 and (BI)1.1.3; and
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(BAd)
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1.5.2
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For
the control and management of ships' ballast water and sediments the
completion of the additional survey should consist of:
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(BAd)
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1.5.2.1
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after
a satisfactory survey, the International Ballast Water Management
Certificate should be issued.
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