- Ballast water sampling points
A list or set of diagrams shall clearly show sampling and access points in pipelines and tanks, so that the responsible officer can quickly assist port state control to obtain the required ballast water and/or sediment samples.
A note should be added that sampling of ballast water is primarily a matter for the authorized authority, and there is unlikely to be any need for crew members to take samples except at the express request, and under the supervision, of the authorized authority.
- Safety considerations
In the BWMP it should be pointed out that various circumstances may affect the ship safety during the ballast water exchange process. Ballast water exchange should only be carried out if it has been demonstrated to be safe, especially in terms of structural strength and stability. Attention has to be paid, but not limited to:
