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IMO I624E Ballast Water Management – How to do it, 2017 Edition

This publication provides useful practical information to Governments, particularly those of developing countries, Administrations, shipowners, port State control authorities, environmental agencies and other stakeholders on the implications of ratifying, implementing and enforcing the Ballast Water Management Convention.

The aim is to encourage the further ratification and proper implementation and enforcement of the Convention. However, it should be noted that, for legal purposes, the authentic text of the Convention should always be consulted.