Appendix l ballast water 33 cfr part 151 subpart d form 2025

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The document outlines the Ballast Water Management Regulations under Title 33 CFR Part 151 Subpart D, aimed at controlling non-indigenous species in U.S. waters. It details the purpose, applicability to vessels, penalties for violations, exemptions, required management practices, reporting and recordkeeping requirements, and compliance monitoring related to ballast water discharge. The regulations are designed to prevent the introduction of harmful aquatic organisms and pathogens through ballast water from ships operating in U.S. waters.

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Begin by entering your vessel information, including the name, IMO number, and type. This section is crucial for identifying your vessel.
Next, provide voyage details such as the date and port of arrival, last port of call, and next destination. Accurate reporting here ensures compliance with regulations.
Fill in total ballast water information, including capacity and volume on board. Use appropriate units like metric tons or cubic meters for clarity.
Document your ballast water management practices. Indicate if you performed any exchanges and detail the methods used.
Finally, certify the accuracy of your information by signing off with your printed name and title. Ensure this record is retained on board for two years.

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What are the standards that need to be observed in ballast water exchange?

B-4 and D-1 set the standard for ballast water exchange. B-4 states that ballast water exchange must take place in open sea, no less than 200 nautical miles from land and at 200 m in depth. The D-1 standard requires an exchange method with efficiency of 95 per cent volumetric exchange of ballast water.

What is D1 and D2 in ballast water?

The BWM Convention stipulates two standards for discharged ballast water. The D-1 standard covers ballast water exchange while the D-2 standard covers ballast water treatment.

What is Regulation D-1 ballast water exchange standard?

D-1 standard - The D-1 standard requires ships to conduct an exchange of ballast water such that at least 95% of water by volume is exchanged far away from the coast. less than 100 cfu per 100 milliliters of Intestinal Enterococci.

Can a vessel have both the D-1 and D-2 standard on the BWM certificate at the same time?

Answer: Yes, the D-1 standard may be maintained in parallel with the D-2 standard on the BWM certificate until the vessels D-2 due date, by completion of the first IOPP renewal on or after 8 September 2019.

What is Section 151.2030 A of Title 33 of the Code of Federal Regulations?

151.2030 Ballast water discharge standard (BWDS). (1) For organisms greater than or equal to 50 micrometers in minimum dimension: Discharge must include fewer than 10 organisms per cubic meter of ballast water.

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What is D1 and D2 in a ballast water management plan?

2024 D1 standard requiring ships to exchange ballast water in open seas, away from coastal areas. Few organisms survive. D2 standard specifying the maximum amount of viable organisms allowed to be discharged, including specified indicator microbes harmful to human health.

Is a ballast water treatment system mandatory?

The Convention requires all ships to implement a Ballast Water Management Plan. All ships have to carry a Ballast Water Record Book and are required to carry out ballast water management procedures to a given standard.