Resolution MEPC.174(58)
Guidelines for Approval of Ballast Water Management Systems (G8)

Annex. GUIDELINES FOR APPROVAL OF BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (G8)

1. Introduction

General

Goal and purpose

Applicability

Summary of requirements

2. Background

3. Definitions

4. Technical specifications

5. Typical document requirements for the plan approval process

6. Approval and certification procedures

7. Installation requirements

8. Installation survey and commissioning procedures

Annex.

Part 1. Specifications for pre-test evaluation of system documentation

General

Readiness evaluation

Test proposal evaluation

Documentation

Part 2. Test and performance specifications for approval of ballast water management systems

2.1 Quality Assurance and Quality Control Procedures

2.2 Shipboard tests

2.3 Land-based testing

2.4 Reporting of test results

Part 3. SPECIFICATION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING FOR APPROVAL OF BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

Test specifications

Test specification details

Vibration tests

Temperature tests

Humidity tests

Tests for protection against heavy seas

Fluctuation in power supply

Inclination test

Reliability of electrical and electronic equipment

Part 4. Sample analysis methods for the determination of biological constituents in ballast water

Sample processing and analysis

Sample analysis for determining efficacy in meeting the discharge standard

Appendix.

TYPE APPROVAL CERTIFICATE OF BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM