Resolution MEPC.127(53)
GUIDELINES FOR BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OF BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT PLANS (G4)

Annex.
DRAFT GUIDELINES FOR BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT PLANS (G4)

1. INTRODUCTION

2. DEFINITIONS

3. APPLICATION

PART A. GUIDELINES FOR BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT

1. SHIP OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES

1.1 Precautionary practices

1.2 Ballast water management options

1.3 Sediment management

1.4 Additional Measures

1.5 Exemptions

2. RECORDING PROCEDURES

2.1 Procedures for ships

2.2 Procedures for port States

3. TRAINING AND EDUCATION

PART B. GUIDELINES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT PLANS

1. INTRODUCTION

2. GENERAL

2.1 Concept of the Guidelines

2.2 Concept of the Plan

2.3 Exemptions

2.4 Additional Measures

2.5 Review of the Plan

3. MANDATORY PROVISIONS

4. NON-MANDATORY INFORMATION

APPENDIX. STANDARD FORMAT FOR THE BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN

PREAMBLE

INTRODUCTION

SHIP PARTICULARS

INDEX

PURPOSE

PLANS/DRAWINGS OF THE BALLAST SYSTEM

DESCRIPTION OF THE BALLAST SYSTEM

BALLAST WATER SAMPLING POINTS

OPERATION OF THE BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

SAFETY PROCEDURES FOR THE SHIP AND THE CREW

OPERATIONAL OR SAFETY RESTRICTIONS

DESCRIPTION OF THE METHOD(S) USED ON BOARD FOR BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT AND SEDIMENT CONTROL

PROCEDURES FOR THE DISPOSAL OF SEDIMENTS

METHODS OF COMMUNICATION

DUTIES OF THE BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT OFFICER

RECORDING REQUIREMENTS

CREW TRAINING AND FAMILIARIZATION

EXEMPTIONS

APPROVING AUTHORITY