Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular 01-18 BWM for Control of Non-Indigenous Species in Waters of the US
Overview
USCG has recently issued Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) 01-18 Ballast Water Management for Control of Non-Indigenous Species in Waters of the United States.
This NVIC is a guidance document intended to enhance implementation and compliance with applicable Coast Guard regulations; it does not amend or change any provision, authorisation or requirement found in statute or regulation.
The NVIC 01-18 covers the following topics:
Applicability
- Definitions and Further Guidance
- Exemptions 7
BWM Reporting Guidance
- Reporting Requirements
- Equivalent Reporting Methods
- Seasonal Operations
- Port State Control and Flag State Inspections
BWM Recordkeeping
Compliance Guidance
- BWM Requirements
- Coast Guard type-approved BWMS
- Alternate Management System
- Discharge of Ballast Water in Extraordinary Circumstances
- Shipboard Technology Evaluation Program (STEP)
- Extension Requests
- BWM Plan (BWMP)
- Compliance Verification
Enforcement
- Introduction
- BWM Enforcement Options
Appendix A to Enclosure (1) – Sample Letters of Warning
Please refer to the below link for the full text of the NVIC 01-18
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Posted:
07 March 2018
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