The revised format of the Ballast Water Record Book (BWRB) provided in Appendix II of the BWM Convention was adopted at MEPC 80 as resolution MEPC.369(80), and the amendment will come into effect on 1 February 2025.
Additionally, to provide guidance on how to complete the BWRB and reporting form, etc., MEPC 80 approved the Guidance on Ballast Water Record-Keeping and Reporting (BWM.2/Circ.80). This guidance not only provides specific examples of how to complete the entries but also includes matters related to voluntary port reporting. Furthermore, MEPC 82 revised this guidance as BWM.2/Circ.80/Rev.1 to include example scenarios for BWM in ports with challenging water quality (CWQ). Therefore, please refer to the provided information regarding the ballast water record-keeping and reporting.
Kind regards,
Convention & Legislation Service Team
Statutory Division
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