Due to anincrease in discharge regulated areas for treated sewage (TS) and/or grey water(GW) according to port state requirements, as well as inadequate receptionfacilities at ports or dry-dock, it may become necessary to temporarily storeTS/GW in ballast water tanks (BW tanks). Following discussions on detailedguidelines and requirements, MEPC 81 subsequently approved BWM.2/Circ.82,providing guidance for the temporary storage of treated sewage and/or greywater in ballast water tanks.
In relation to thiscircular (BWM.2/Circ.82), we would like to provide technical information forship owners and relevant parties involved in the operation of ships.
* Summary of revision(Rev.1):
<Instructions from Administration regarding approval of BWMP>
- Singapore : To beapproved by RO
- Panama : To besubmitted to PMA (no additional charges)
Kind regards,
Convention &Legislation Service Team
Statutory Division
Korean Register