IMO Video: Training for Ballast Water Sampling

The IMO has launched a video showing practical training on ballast water sampling and analysis as part of the organization’s efforts, under the GloBallast Partnerships Programme, to counter the threat to ecosystems by invasive species transported in the ballast water of ships. 

The video includes a recent training exercise that brought together scientific experts, port state control inspectors and marine biologists from various countries with a view to understanding the possible challenges of implementing IMO’s Ballast Water Management Convention.

Earlier this week, the IMO has confirmed that conditions have not yet been met for the Ballast Water Management Convention to enter into force. Forty-seven countries have now ratified the Convention, substantially more than the 30 required, but their combined fleets comprise 34.35 per cent of global tonnage, just under the 35 per cent required for entry into force.