ENG   CHN     BWM Chemical Ballast Water Treatment Problems

Members will be aware of the upcoming Ballast Water Convention, and reference is made to the Association’s previous updates in that regard.

While the maritime world awaits the eventual coming in to force of the Convention, a lot of thought is already being given as to how to deal with it in practice. One of the key decisions, especially for existing tonnage, is whether to retrofit a treatment system on the vessel or whether to consider a chemical solution. Both options come with advantages and disadvantages, and it is highly recommended that Ship-owners undertake careful research in to the options available before committing themselves to a particular solution.

See attached file: Ballast Water Management.pdf

压载水管理

请会员注意即将生效的《压载水公约》，并参考协会之前发布的相关信息。

尽管海运界还在等待公约的最终生效，但是针对公约在实践中如何应对已引发了众多思考。船东，尤其是针对其现有船舶，首要的问题是，决定改装船上的压载水处理系统还是考虑采用化学解决方案。两种方案各有利弊。强烈建议船东在决定采用具体方案前，尽可能对两种方案做仔细研究。

详细信息请参阅附件。