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Ballast Water Management Training combats a top threat to marine environments
(17 September, 2004)
The new IMO Convention A. 868 (20) established in February 2004 requires that all officers and crew involved in ballast water management must undergo appropriate training.
The new IMO Convention A. 868 (20) established in February 2004 sets the following standards: All officers and crew involved in ballast water management must undergo appropriate training, and all ships must develop and follow a Ballast Water Management Plan. Seagull’s new onboard training course enables ship operators to carry out these requirements in the real-life environment, onboard the vessels.Seagull’s Ballast Water Management training follows the model set by other successful onboard courses certified by classification societies and approved by major flag states such as Ship Security Officer, Onboard Assessor, ECDIS and Tanker Safety. The ballast water management course includes a CBT module (#27) and a workbook of practical and theoretical exercises. The training covers all the training requirements as laid down in the IMO Convention A 868(20). Upon completion of the course, Seagull will issue a certificate of competence to successful candidates. With onboard course like Ballast Water Management, Seagull is working to support your safety, environmental and regulatory goals.
Ballast water, essential for safe and efficient ship operations, provides balance and stability to un-laden vessels. However, ballast water also poses a serious ecological challenge. While transporting over 80% of the world’s commodities, the international shipping industry transfers between 3 to 5 billion tonnes of ballast water into foreign waters each year. A similar volume may also be transferred each year through domestic shipping. The introduction of invasive and non-local marine species by ballast water or hull contamination is one of the top four threats to the world’s lakes, rivers and oceans. As a result, ballast water management plans are required industry wide, and quality operators approach the management of ballast water issues in a conscientious manner.
Safeguarding operation through learning
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