MEPC 71 to implement the BWM Convention

The IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee at its 71 session (MEPC 71) tentatively accepted an amended...

BWM Legislation Implementation: Possibilities And Impossibilities For Dry Bulk Industry

INTERCARGO welcomes and supports the Ballast Water Management (BWM) international initiatives and legislation however

USCG Issues BWM Extension Program Guide

The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has released a new guidance related to its Ballast Water Management (BWM) Extension Program, which grants an extension of a vessel’s compliance date to an owner/operator who proves that BWM compliance is not possible.

BWM Convention still 0.13% short in tonnage terms as Peru accedes

The Ballast Water Management (BWM) Convention has edged closer to ratification with the accession of Peru.Peru...

BWM Convention gains another signatory but still short of 35%

Belgium has become the 48th nation to sign the Ballast Water Management (BWM) Convention, bringing the total amount of entered tonnage to 34.82%, tantalisingly short of the 35% required for it to enter into force. ...

Panama begins accession process for BWM and Hong Kong Conventions

Panama, the world’s largest ship registry says it has begun the accession process for the Ballast Water Management (BWM) and the Hong Kong Conventions. ...

Confirmation of entry into force of BWM Convention not expected till early 2016

Confirmation of entry into force of the Ballast Water Management Convention is not now expected till early 2016 despite a flurry of ratifications in late November. ...