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Gard Guidance Masters

2.15.1 GENERAL

Ballast Water Management has become a matter of international concern. The Master is advised to obtain detailed information for all countries of call or passage to ensure compliance with national legislation and international recommendations such as the IMO Resolution on Guidelines for the control and management of ship’s ballast water to minimize the transfer of harmful aquatic organisms and pathogens (A20/Res.868). Non-compliance with national legislation may result in large fines being imposed on the Master and the vessel’s officers and delay to the vessel with costs being incurred and possible claims made by the charterers.