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Measures to prevent the inflow of possible radioactive ballast water into Korean waters.

Registration date : 2023.09.19 Views : 631

In order to prevent the inflow of possible radioactive ballast water into Korean waters arising from discharge of treated wastewater from Fukushima nuclear powerplant as of 24 August 2023, the following measures are to be implemented.

The vessel subject to regulations: Vessels that are calling the ports of Republic of Korea after uptaking ballast water in the ports belong to Aomori Prefecture, Iwate Prefecture, Fukushima Prefecture, Miyagi Prefecture, Ibaragi Prefecture, Chiba Prefecture in the eastern coast of Japan.

1. Vessels planning to enter Korean ports should submit a ballast water reporting form* 24 hours prior to entering the Korean port.

* Including details related to the management of ballast water, such as the uptake, treatment, and discharge, etc.

2. Vessels planning to discharge ballast water in Korean waters should exchange their Ballast water outside of Korean jurisdictional waters* before entering the Korean port.

* The exchange operation must take place between the passage of Tsugaru Strait and 135°30’E when sailing northward, such as passing Tsugaru Strait. When the vessel sails southward, such as through the Kanmon Strait, the exchange must be made between 34°35’N and 132°30’E.

3. Vessels without a plan to discharge ballast water into Korean waters should submit data* proving non-discharge of ballast water, to the person in charge of the relevant Regional MaritimeAffairs and Fisheries Office via email at least an hour before departure.

* Documental proof includes the Ballast water record book, Log book, BWMS operation record, Ballast water tank capacity (photos), etc.

Attachment:

1. Notice in the MOF official website

2. Translation by SPARK INTERNATIONAL

Ship owners and operators are kindly invited to note the port information provided as above and attached.

General Manager

Convention and Legislaton Service Team

Korean Register

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