Scope (Target audience):
This course is intended to provide all company employees and shipboard personnel of all levels, who require a general knowledge an understanding of the requirements of Ballast Water Management and Ballast Water Treatment systems as required by IMO Resolution A.868 (20) of 1997 and International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships Ballast Water and Sediment of 2004.
Objective:
After successful completion of the course the trainees should be able to:
- Be aware of the IMO requirement of proper training in Ballast
Water Management - Minimize the transfer of harmful aquatic organisms
and pathogens. Develop and fallow a Ballast Water
Management Program. - Maintain a record of all ballast operations.
- Have a knowledge in operation with BWTS
Course content:
- Background of Ballast Water Management
- Environment threats
- Ballast Water Management Plan
- Ballast Water Management Record Book
- Ballast Water Management techniques
- Training required for officers and crew
- Regional requirements
- Work with Ballast Water treatment system on simulator
- Ballast exchange technique on simulator
Note to client:
After successful completion of the course candidate will receive a Ballast Water Management and Treatment systems Certificate.
