Presentation
 
  This training course composed of 2 modules provides an overview of the requirements of the Ballast Water Management International Convention and the technical aspects related to the ballast water treatment equipment.
 
  Objectives
 
  On completion of the training, students will be able to:
 
  Understand the background of the Ballast Water Management Convention, its structure and the most important regulations
 
  Know the difference between the ballast water exchange and the performance standards
 
  Understand the role of all stakeholders and actors
 
  Be familiar with the approval, inspections, commissioning and tests of Ballast Water
 
  Management systems
 
  Understand the survey and certification requirements
 
  Be familiar with the different technologies used and the installation requirements
 
  Program
 
  Module 1 – BWM Regulatory Aspects
 
  Background
 
  The Ballast Water Management Convention
 
  Duties of the main stakeholders 
 
  Ballast Water Management Standards
 
  USCG Position 
 
  Module 2 – BWM Technical Aspects
 
  BWM Surveys
 
  International Ballast Water Management Certificate
 
  BWM System Approval
 
  Sampling
 
  Ballast water treatment systems technologies
 
  Ballast water treatment systems installation
 
  Certificate
 
  On completion of the training program, the student will be awarded:
 
  A Certificate of Ballast Water Management, issued by Bureau Veritas Solutions Marine & Offshore.
 
  The Certificate of Ballast Water Management is obtained after completion of the course and passing the online test.