Radioactive Contamination Sparks Fresh Ballast Water Rules in South Korea

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South Korea is adopting new measures on ballast water discharge following concerns arising from the discharge of treated wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear powerplant.

Important Update

Spark International has advised that from August 24, 2023, the following requirements will apply to vessels entering the ports of Republic of Korea after taking on ballast water from ports in the following eastern Japanese prefectures:

  • Aomori Prefecture
  • Iwate Prefecture
  • Fukushima Prefecture
  • Miyagi Prefecture
  • Ibaragi Prefecture
  • Chiba Prefecture

Details of the new requirements can be found in the Spark International bulletin which can be read here, and are summarized below:

 

Credit: North Standard

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Source: North Standard