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1 GUIDELINES FOR SURVEYS FOR THE INTERNATIONAL BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT
CERTIFICATE
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1.1
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Initial surveys − see part General section 2.1
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1.1.1
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For the
Control and Management of Ships Ballast Water Sediments the examination of
plans and designs should consist of:
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examining the design and construction
(regulation B-5);
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examining the ballast water
management plan (regulation B-1);
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examination of plans for the
installation of ballast water management systems (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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if applicable, examination of plans
for the installation of prototype ballast water treatment technologies
(regulation D-4).
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1.1.2
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For
Control and Management of Ships Ballast Water Sediments the survey during
construction and after installation should consist of:
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confirming that the Ballast Water
Management Plan has been provided (regulation
B-1);
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confirming that the Ballast Water
Record Book has been provided (regulation
B-2);
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.3
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confirming that certificate(s) for
type approval of ballast water management system(s) are available (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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confirming that a statement has been
provided by the Administration, or from a laboratory authorized by the
Administration, confirming that the electrical and electronic components of
the ballast water management system(s) have been type-tested in accordance
with the specifications for environmental testing contained in Part 3 of the
Annex of the Guidelines for Approval of Ballast Water Management Systems
(G8) (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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confirming that equipment manuals for
major components of the ballast water management system(s) have been
provided (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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confirming that an operations and
technical manual for the ballast water management system(s) specific to the
ship and approved by the Administration, containing a technical description
of the ballast water management system(s), operational and maintenance
procedures, and backup procedures in case of equipment malfunction has been
provided (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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confirming that installation
specifications for the ballast water management system(s) have been provided
(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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confirming that installation
commissioning procedures for the ballast water management system(s) have
been provided (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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confirming that initial calibration
procedures of the ballast water management system(s) have been provided
(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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.10
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confirming that sampling facilities
are provided and so arranged in order to collect representative samples of
the ship's ballast water from the ballast water management system(s)
intake(s) before the ballast discharge points and any other points necessary
for sampling (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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verifying that the BWMS installation
has been carried out in accordance with the technical installation
specification (note, this survey requirement is relevant only when the
performance standard according to regulation
D-2 is applicable);
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verifying that the BWMS is in
conformity with the Type Approval Certificate of BWMS issued by the
Administration or its representative (note, this survey requirement is
relevant only when the performance standard according to regulation
D-2 is applicable);
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verifying that the installation of
the complete BWMS has been carried out in accordance with the manufacturer's
equipment specification (note, this survey requirement is relevant only when
the performance standard according to regulation
D-2 is applicable);
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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 (note, this survey requirement is relevant
only when the performance standard according to regulation
D-2 is applicable);
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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 (note, this survey requirement is relevant only
when the performance standard according to regulation
D-2 is applicable);
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.16
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verifying that the Control and
Monitoring Equipment operates correctly; (note, this survey requirement is
relevant only when the performance standard according to regulation
D-2 is applicable);
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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
(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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confirming the satisfactory
installation and operation of the ballast water management system, including
any audible or visual alarms (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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confirming that, if applicable,
sufficient active substances are provided on board (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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confirming that, if applicable,
dosage instruction for active substances or preparations are available on
board (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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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 (regulation
D-4);
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confirming that, if applicable, a
Statement of Compliance for a Prototype Ballast Water Treatment Technology
has been provided (regulation D-4);
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1.1.3
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For the
Control and Management of Ships Ballast Water Sediments the completion of
initial survey should consist of:
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after satisfactory survey, the
International Ballast Water Management Certificate should be issued.
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1.2
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Annual surveys – see part ”General” section 2.5
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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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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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checking the validity of the
International Load Line Certificate or International Load Line Exemption
Certificate;
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.3
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checking the validity of the
International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate, International Sewage
Pollution Prevention Certificate, and International Air Pollution Prevention
Certificate;
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.4
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checking the validity of the
International Ship Security Certificate;
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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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checking the certificates of class, if
the ship is classed with a classification society;
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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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checking when appropriate the
validity of the International Pollution Prevention Certificate for the
Carriage of Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk;
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checking, when appropriate, the
validity of the International Sewage Pollution Prevention Certificate;
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checking that the ship's complement
complies with the Minimum Safe Manning Document (SOLAS 74/88 regulation
V/13(b));
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.9
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checking that the master, officers
and ratings are certificated as required by the STCW Convention;
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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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confirming that the Ballast Water
Management Plan is on board (regulation.
B-1);
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checking whether the appropriate
entries have been made in the Ballast Record Book (regulation
B-2);
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sighting the type test certificate(s)
for the ballast water management system(s) (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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sighting the records of the recording
device, if fitted (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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sighting, if applicable, the
Statement of Compliance for a Prototype Ballast Water Treatment Technology
(regulation D-4);
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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 (regulation
D-4).
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1.2.2
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For the
Control and Management of Ships Ballast Water Sediments the annual survey
should consist of:
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examining externally the ballast
water treatment system and confirming, as far as practicable its
satisfactory operation (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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confirming that, if applicable, active
substances in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations are
provided on board (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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confirming that, if applicable,
dosage instruction for active substance or preparations are available on
board (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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where applicable examining externally
the prototype ballast water treatment technology and confirming, as far as
practicable its satisfactory operation (regulation
D-4);
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1.2.3
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For the
Control and Management of Ships Ballast Water Sediments the completion of
annual survey should consist of:
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after satisfactory survey, the
International Ballast Water Management Certificate should be endorsed;
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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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1.3
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Intermediate surveys – see part ”General” section 2.4
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1.3.1
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For the
Control and Management of Ships Ballast Water Sediments the examination of
current certificates and other records should consist of:
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the provisions of (BA) 1.2.1.
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1.3.2
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For the
Control and Management of Ships Ballast Water Sediments the intermediate
survey should consist of:
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the provisions of (BA) 1.2.2;
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examining the ballast water
management system for obvious defects, deterioration or damage including
examining associated pumps, piping and fittings for wear and corrosion
(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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1.3.3
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For the
Control and Management of Ships Ballast Water Sediments the completion of
intermediate survey should consist of:
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after satisfactory survey, the
International Ballast Water Management Certificate should be endorsed;
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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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1.4
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Renewal surveys – see part ”General” section 2.3
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1.4.1
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For the
Control and Management of Ships Ballast Water Sediments the examination of
current certificates and other records should consist of:
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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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1.4.2
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For the
Control and Management of Ships Ballast Water Sediments the renewal survey
should consist of:
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the provisions of (BIn) 1.3.2;
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if applicable, confirming, if
necessary by simulated test or equivalent, the satisfactory operation of the
ballast water management systems (regulation.
D-4).
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1.4.3
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For the
Control and Management of Ships Ballast Water Sediments the completion of
renewal survey should consist of:
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after satisfactory survey, the
International Ballast Water Management Certificate should be
issued.”
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