Abstract No.F180131-166
Author name(s): Evon LI, William H. Burroughs
Company: American Bureau of Shipping, USA
Retrofit installation of a ballast water management system (BWMS) is anticipated to be the predominant compliance method for BWM regulations for most in-service vessels. Compliance will be more difficult for most mid-life vessels. The introduction of a BWMS onboard an existing ship presents new challenges and considerations for owners and operators, including power capacity, installation spaces, and potential compromises to the water ballast system. Owners and managers must understand each type of BWMS technology, vendor suitability, sustainability, and the capability of the BWMS to meet IMO and U.S. regulations for each ship in their fleet. Analysis of operational limits, maintenance, training requirements, footprint, weight, maximum and typical power demand can be used to determine the best BWMS solutions. Technical and performance specifications for each BWMS retrofit should be developed to prevent unacceptable limitations on the vessel’s cargo operations. Proper BWMS selection can allow mid-life vessels to remain in service through their remaining design life.
KEY WORDS: BWMS; ballast water management convention; retrofit; regulations; feasibility; suitability; cost-effective; compliant; challenges; contingency; training; type approval
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