If time allows, a vessel without D-1 certification may submit a BWMP, including exchange for approval, to DNV. We advise ship owners to follow the IMO guidance circular on contingency measures BWM.2/Circ.62. It is therefore recommended to obtain D-1 approval and certification beforehand. Type of BWM certificate on vessel: D-2 certificateĪnswer: The vessel shall have a repair plan and must contact the port authority and flag state administration immediately to discuss contingency measures (see separate question on contingency measures).Įxchange is a possible contingency measure but must be carried out according to an approved exchange method (BWMPwith D-1 approval). The vessel shall continue to use the approved exchange procedure (D-1). Type of BWM certificate on vessel: D-1 certificateĪnswer: Not applicable, as the treatment system is not mentioned on the certificate. When: Before the vessel’s D-2 compliance date Within Norwegian territorial waters and economic zone, the Norwegian national regulation applies.īut when the D-2 standard has become mandatory for the specific ship at completion of the first IOPP renewal on or after 8 September 2019, then even a vessel in intra North Sea traffic and intra Baltic Sea traffic has to comply with the D-2 standard.
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A full overview of the application procedure is given in the Guidelines for Risk Assessment Under Regulation A-4 of the BWM Convention (G7).įor intra North Sea traffic, the IMO guidance circular BWM.2/Circ.56 gives guidance and defines designated ballast water exchange areas. This exemption can be given for a period of maximum five years and is subject to intermediate review (reg. The exempting parties shall communicate the exemption to the IMO. Yes, but the convention is open for exemption for vessels voyaging only between specified ports or locations within the same risk area.Īn exemption may be given by parties in waters under their jurisdiction (local authorities). If the BWM Convention is not applicable as per Article 3, for instance in the case that the vessel is reasonably permanently positioned, then an approved BWMP for the D-1 standard and a BWM record book should be available in the case of single voyages, by following the IMO guidance circular BWM.2/Circ.52/Rev.1. If the vessel does not have an IOPP certificate, then the compliance date is 8 September 2024 at the latest, if not otherwise given by the flag administration. The D-2 compliance date for these vessels is the completion of first IOPP renewal after 8 September 2019. But a BWM certificate is only required if the flag administration has their own national requirements. According to the convention, such vessels shall be required to have an approved BWM Plan (BWMP) and a record book. If the vessel is in international voyage and the BWM Convention is applicable as per Article 3 of the convention, the vessel and also floating platforms, FSUs and FPSOs must comply with D-1 (exchange) or D-2 (treatment) regulations. Media Newsroom Events Blogs: Energy in transition Sector insights Maritime Power and renewables Oil and gasĭNV Group About us Corporate governance Research & development Joint Industry Projects DNV Ventures Sustainability Annual reportsīusiness areas Maritime Energy Systems Business Assurance Supply Chain & Product Assurance Digital Solutions Veracity data platformĬareers Overview Job opportunities Career development Why DNV? Meet our people Diversity & inclusion Ship management, operations and ship design.Reliability, availability and maintainability (RAM).Electric grid performance and reliability.Offshore classification – fleet in service.Digital monitoring of medium-voltage cable networks.Ballast Water Management - DNV Sectors Services Insights About us Sign in Sign in to Veracity Open menu Open search
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