2 Definitions
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2 Definitions

  2.1 For the purposes of this procedure, the definitions in the Convention apply and:

  • .1 "Active Substance" means a substance or organism, including a virus or a fungus that has a general or specific action on or against harmful aquatic organisms and pathogens.

  • .2 "Ballast Water Discharge" means the ballast water as would be discharged overboard.

  • .3 "Preparation" means any commercial formulation containing one or more Active Substances including any additives. This term also includes any Active Substances generated onboard for purposes of ballast water management and any relevant chemicals formed in the ballast water management system that make use of Active Substances to comply with the Convention.

  • .4 "Relevant Chemicals" means transformation or reaction products that are produced during and after employment of the ballast water management system in the ballast water or in the receiving environment and that may be of concern to the ship's safety, aquatic environment and/or human health.


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