Ballast Water Management (ENG)

This course in Ballast Water Management covers the requirements of the BWM International Convention.

According to the Convention, all ships in international traffic are required to manage their ballast water and sediments to a certain standard. The below course content covers all you need in order to manage the Convention. 

Language

The course content is in English.

Target group

Seafarers, officers, ship managers, technical superintendents, surveyors and inspectors.

Content

• Introduction to the BWC
• Scope, Definitions, Regulations, and Applicability
• Ballast Water Exchange
• Ballast Water Performance Standard
• Ballast Water Management Plan
• Ballast Water Record Book
• Sediment Management and Disposal
• Approval of Ballast Water Management Systems
• Port State Control and Compliance Monitoring
• Future Developments and Emerging Issues

The course is conducted entirely as e-learning (online), which you can take whenever and wherever it suits you best. The course material is presented using text, images, videos, and animations. The course is also interactive, with tasks, chapter tests, and a final exam. After passing the exam, your digital certificate will be available for download on your profile.