Webinar explores ballast water system replacement and compliance

The deadline for compliance with International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) D-2 ballast water discharge standard has arrived.

As of 8 September 2024, all vessels must either meet this standard or have alternative mitigation plans in place.

The new standard has created a pressing issue for shipowners and operators who face the challenge of replacing ballast water systems that fail to meet the standard’s requirements.

Our webinar will bring together experts in ballast water management to discuss what options vessel owners still have to achieve compliance, including the potential for extensions to the compliance deadline and the difficult decision of scrapping vessels that do not reach compliance.

In the webinar, our panel will explore key issues surrounding the replacement of non-compliant systems and examine the broader impact of the D-2 standard on the maritime industry.

Another angle to the discussion will be the potential for ballast water treatment as a service. This innovative approach could offer shipowners a compliance method without the need to undertake expensive system replacements.

The panel will examine the issue of challenging water quality in certain ports and will consider whether operators should consider using alternative ports to avoid non-compliance from poor water conditions.

And we will explore improvements to existing BWMS efficiency, as the industry faces increasing pressure to reduce energy consumption and meet decarbonisation goals.

Mouawad Consulting CEO Jad Mouawad will share insights on the current state of compliance and the options available for system replacement. BAWAT chief commercial officer Jakob Olsson will discuss the growing feasibility of ballast water treatment as a service, while EcoHarbor president Mark Riggio will provide advice on improving the efficiency of existing systems. SGS regional manager Guillaume Drillet will explore practical steps for achieving compliance and overcoming remaining challenges.

This webinar promises to be an essential event for vessel operators navigating the complexities of BWMS replacement and D-2 compliance. Interested parties are encouraged to register in advance for access.