Prevention of pollution of the sea (ballast water management) (amendment) regulations 2022:
- This circular informs the Shipping Community of the above-mentioned amendments to the Prevention of Pollution of the Sea (Ballast Water Management)Regulations (Amendment) which will come into force on 01 June 2022.
- The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) had adopted amendments to the “International Convention for the Control and Management of ships’ Ballast Water and sediments, 2004” at its seventy-fifth sessions through Resolution MEPC 325(75). The amendments to the Prevention of Pollution of the Sea Regulations give effect to this resolution.
- MEPC.325(75) adopted amendments regarding commissioning testing of ballast water management systems and the form of the International Ballast Water Management Certificate.
- Copies of the Prevention of Pollution of the Sea (Ballast Water Management) (Amendment) Regulations 2022can be purchased at:
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- The shipping community may also be able to access the legislation online at: the Prevention of Pollution of the Sea Regulations.
- Any queries relating to this circular should be emailed to shipping@mpa.gov.sg.
CHEAH AUN AUN
DIRECTOR OF MARINE
MARITIME AND PORT AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE
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