Course Details

- COURSE OVERVIEW

In today's maritime industry, effective ballast water management is crucial to prevent the spread of invasive aquatic species and protect marine ecosystems. This course provides participants with comprehensive knowledge of the Ballast Water Management (BWM) Convention, including regulatory requirements, management strategies, and operational practices. It covers the environmental impacts of ballast water, treatment technologies, compliance monitoring, and risk assessment to ensure vessels operate sustainably and in accordance with international standards.


+ SCHEDULE
DATEVENUEFEE
02 - 06 Nov 2026Abu Dhabi, UAE$ 4500

+ WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This course is appropriate for a wide range of professionals but not limited to:

  • Ship officers and crew members involved in ballast water operations
  • Marine environmental specialists
  • Ship managers and operators
  • Port authorities and regulators
  • Anyone seeking to enhance knowledge in ballast water compliance and management

+ TRAINING METHODOLOGY
  • Expert-led sessions with dynamic visual aids
  • Comprehensive course manual to support practical application and reinforcement
  • Interactive discussions addressing participants’ real-world projects and challenges
  • Insightful case studies and proven best practices to enhance learning

+ LEARNING OBJECTIVES

By the end of this course, participants should be able to:

  • Understand the background, importance, and regulations of the BWM Convention
  • Develop and implement effective ballast water management plans and record-keeping
  • Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot ballast water treatment systems
  • Conduct risk assessments and ensure compliance with monitoring and enforcement procedures
  • Apply sustainable practices and address implementation challenges in ballast water management

+ COURSE OUTLINE

DAY 1

Introduction to Ballast Water Management

  • Welcome and introduction
  • Pre-test
  • Background and importance of BWM
  • Invasive species and environmental impact
  • Overview of the BWM Convention and regulations

 

DAY 2

BWM Standards and Management Plans

  • Ballast water exchange (D-1) and performance (D-2) standards
  • Developing effective ballast water management plans
  • Record keeping, reporting, and compliance requirements
  • Risk assessment in ballast water operations

 

DAY 3

Ballast Water Treatment Systems

  • Types of ballast water management systems (BWMS)
  • Operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of BWMS
  • Installation, commissioning, and retrofitting considerations
  • Environmental and safety aspects of treatment technologies

 

DAY 4

Compliance, Monitoring, and Enforcement

  • Sampling, analysis, and monitoring techniques
  • Port state control inspections and procedures
  • Dealing with non-compliance and penalties
  • Case studies on BWM implementation challenges

 

DAY 5

Practical Applications and Best Practices

  • Workshop: Developing a BWM improvement plan
  • Sustainable and ethical practices in BWM
  • Digital tools and future trends in ballast water management
  • Course review
  • Post-test
  • Certificate ceremony

Course Code

MO-128

Start date

2026-11-02

End date

2026-11-06

Duration

5 days

Fees

$ 4500

Category

Marine and Offshore Engineering

City

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Language

English

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