2.1 The methods of compliance contained in paragraph
3 below are intended to provide options for meeting the functional
goals of the Ballast Water Management Convention for Offshore Support
Vessels
2.2 The Offshore Support Vessels' approved Ballast
Water Management Plans should meet the requirements and follow the
form set out by resolution MEPC.127(53).
An Administration approved plan may address circumstances specific
to operation in waters under the jurisdiction of another party subject
to the authorization of that party with the functional premise describing
the vessel and the operational model that the vessel is operating
under and present viable methods of complying with the objectives
of the Convention.
2.3 In line with the Convention, Administrations
may allow other ship types to apply the optional methods identified
in this document, if found appropriate.