PPT-Establishing a Ballast Water Discharge Standard

Mr Lorne W Thomas Capt USCG Ret Governmental Affairs Officer US Coast Guard Ninth District 6th Annual Great Lakes Restoration Conference Buffalo NY Why a BW discharge standard In US waters over 60 of vessels can not exchange appropriately due to their routes lt 200 nm . Ballast water is taken aboard . ships as . cargo or consumables are removed to ensure the. vessel’s . stability,. . manoeuvrability,. . a. nd. . trim,. as well as . controlling . structural stresses.. . March 17, 2014. BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT. JOSEPH ANGELO. DEPUTY MANAGING DIRECTOR. The Regulatory Environment. IMO. Historical. State of Affairs. USA. USCG. EPA. Ballast Water Technology. Approved Systems. Tiffany Humberson. Environmental Permits and Support. Disclaimer. This . presentation is . a quick overview and not . intended to . be a . complete . guide for filing discharge applications.. Each application is reviewed by an analyst and additional information may be required.. National Electrical Code 2011. Section . 410.130(G)(1). Benefits of Ballast Disconnects. Ballast disconnects, now mandated by the NEC, easily justify their cost. The first and foremost consideration is, of course, increased safety. However, another benefit is that the use of ballast disconnects can shorten the downtime required to properly change a ballast. In some cases, changing out a ballast may include:. . of. . IMO´s. BWMC in . Norway. Geir Høvik Hansen. Karin Margrethe Vedø. Ballast Water Facts. Transportation. . of. . goods. . worldwide. : 80% . on. . ships. Ballast water (. fresh. , . brackish. State of Affairs. Stamford, 23. rd. March 2015. Tim . Wilkins. INTERTANKO Senior Manager - Environment. IMO. Where we are today. Outlook for MEPC 68. US. Ballast Water Technology – approvals. Ballast Water Management. Mr. Lorne W. Thomas, Capt USCG (Ret). Governmental Affairs Officer. U.S. Coast Guard Ninth District. 6th Annual Great Lakes . Restoration Conference. Buffalo NY . Why a BW discharge standard?. In U.S. waters, over 60% of vessels can not exchange appropriately due to their routes (< 200 nm). . General Locations. There are two pumps that may be configured interchangeably to operate this system:. Fire/General Service/Ballast Pump. Bilge Pump. The Fire/General Service/Ballast Pump is normally configured to provide firefighting water for on ship firefighting.. . November 5, 2014. BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT. JOSEPH ANGELO. DEPUTY MANAGING DIRECTOR. Desired Outcome for Ballast Water Management:. Tanker industry is able to achieve compliance with current and future discharge standards (both regionally and internationally). Organism Regrowth in Treated Ballast Water. What is meant by regrowth. The regrowth of live organisms in the ballast tanks during the ballast journey to the extent that the numbers contained in the discharge water may well be above the IMO D-2 discharge standards, even though treatment had taken place at uptake.. National Electrical Code 2011. Section . 410.130(G)(1). Benefits of Ballast Disconnects. Ballast disconnects, now mandated by the NEC, easily justify their cost. The first and foremost consideration is, of course, increased safety. However, another benefit is that the use of ballast disconnects can shorten the downtime required to properly change a ballast. In some cases, changing out a ballast may include:. Advanced Ballast Definitions. Standards & Regulations . Lighting Retrofits & Energy Savings. Note: Ballast Basics I Should be Completed Prior to Beginning this Section. Course Benefits. When you complete this course, you will have learned. 3-phase motor for 190-208/380-415 V, 50 Hz; 220-230/440-460 V, 60 Hz Integrated safety valve For all low and medium vacuum applications Gas ballast permanently open, ball valve available as accessory 3-phase motor for 190-208/380-415 V, 50 Hz; 220-230/440-460 V, 60 Hz Integrated safety valve For all low and medium vacuum applications Gas ballast permanently open, ball valve available as accessory