Resolution MEPC.173(58)  GUIDELINES FOR BALLAST WATER SAMPLING (G2)

Annex.  DRAFT GUIDELINES FOR BALLAST WATER SAMPLING (G2)

1. Introduction

2. Background

3. Definitions

4. Sampling for compliance with the ballast water exchange standard (Regulation D-1)

5. Sampling for compliance with the ballast water performance standard (Regulation D-2)

6. Ballast water sampling and analysis

Annex.

Part 1. Sampling from the ballast water discharge line

Part 2. Sampling from ballast water tanks

Part 3. Sampling and analysis protocols

Part 4. Sample data form

Part 5. Health and safety aspects

Part 6. Recommendation for a port state control ballast water sampling kit

Part 7. Maintenance, storage, labelling and transportation

Part 8. Chain of custody record