Ballast water is essential to manage trim, list, draught, stability, optimum fuel consumption and stresses in the ship's structure. Ballast water may contain aquatic organisms or pathogens, which may create hazards to the sea environment, when transported on tankers from place to place. Therefore vessels have aquired approved plan management for ballast water exchange at deep waters to mitigate the hazards.
Status : Under Review & Progress

Expected to commence on financial year 2014/2015.
Status : Next Financial Year