Ballast Water Management (BWM)

Ballast Water Management

About The Course

Any applicant who successfully completes the MRNSKL-949 Ballast Water Management (Blended) course meets:

The standard of competence, ballast systems only, of the STCW Code as amended 2010 for Ensuring Compliance with Pollution Prevention Requirements and Protection of the Marine Environment.

Course Topics

BWMC 2004
Ballast Water Management Plan
Ballast Water Reporting Requirements
Ballast Water System and Energy Efficiency
BW Treatment Technologies
Ballast Water Treatment methods on board
Selection of BWTT systems on board
BW Compliance monitoring and testing
Updates on USCG BWM Requirements
The BWM- current issues and challenges
S. Requirements
Referencing US-BWM regulations- Important

This Course Includes:

Self-paced online course & course completion exam.

Did You Know?

The BWM regulations require foreign and domestic flag vessels to abide by the BW discharge standards in the US waters. Coast Guard will check BWM activities and procedures on board for reporting and recordkeeping and check for its timeliness, accuracy, and completeness. The ship's BWM plan includes crew training to be validated during the vessel and port state inspections.

The Benefits of Mariner’s Skills Online Courses:

Flexible course enrollment

Interactive online program proctored by industry experts

Affordable and convenient with volume license discounts for corporate customers

USCG approved certificate of completion issued upon successful program completion and online exam.

Upon registration, courses are conveniently accessible online for candidates to participate at their own pace and on their own schedule.

Ballast Water Management