Unified interpretations to the BWM Convention

Furthermore, in November 2021, IMO approved a Unified Interpretation to clarify that the commissioning testing of individual BWMS should be conducted if the initial or additional survey is completed on or after 1 June 2022. In the case of new ships, it should be noted this requirement applies to ships for which the date of delivery is on or after 1 June 2022.

Reference is also being made to the 2020 Guidance for the commissioning testing of ballast water management systems (BWM.2/Circ.70/Rev.1) as amended.

https://www.transport.gov.mt/BWM-2-Circ-66-Rev-2-Unified-interpretations-to-the-BWM-Convention-Secretariat-1.pdf-f7470