Ballast-water evidence review record
Yenra | Updated September 10, 2026
Article: https://yenra.com/ballast-water/

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For explanation or document review. Use ship-specific approved procedures and authority instructions for operation.
Claim / document / date:
Vessel / route / receiving jurisdiction / responsible contact:
Uptake / tanks / treatment / sampling / discharge pathway:
Applicable authority guidance / version / applicability confirmed by:
Exchange or discharge-performance claim:
Organism size class / viability method / sampling plan:
Inlet and outlet concentration / units / sample volume:
Reporting or detection limits / qualifiers:
Fictional example: 1000 to 20 organisms per m3 gives 98% concentration reduction.
Remaining concentration is 20 per m3. This is not a compliance test.
1 m3 = 1000000 mL. Keep organism classes separate.
Exact system / type-approval authority / certificate / configuration:
Approval conditions / operating evidence / maintenance records:
Finding supported:
Missing evidence / responsible person / next action:

Primary references consulted for the accompanying guide:
https://www.imo.org/en/ourwork/environment/pages/ballastwatermanagement.aspx
https://www.imo.org/en/mediacentre/hottopics/pages/implementing-the-bwm-convention.aspx
https://www.dco.uscg.mil/Our-Organization/Assistant-Commandant-for-Prevention-Policy-CG-5P/Commercial-Regulations-Standards-CG-5PS/Office-of-Operating-and-Environmental-Standards-CG-OES/Environmental-Standards/FAQ/