Understanding ballast water management/Понимание управления балластными водами

Издание на английском языке
The book is devoted to the problem of ballast water, which plays an important role in shipping, but also poses a serious threat to the environment due to the transfer of invasive aquatic species. It describes international efforts, including the Convention on the Control and Management of Ballast Water, which entered into force in 2017, and requirements for ballast water treatment technologies. The book also discusses the impact of these species on ecosystems, the economy, and health, as well as offers recommendations on the selection and installation of processing systems. It contains practical tips and resources for further study of the topic.

Contents
1 Introduction
2 Regulation
2.1 The Ballast Water Management Convention
2.2 The United States Coast Guard regulations
2.3 European Union regulations
2.4 Other regulations
2.5 Ballast water treatment standards
2.6 Approval
2.7 Ballast water management plans
2.8 Sampling and analysis
2.9 Port state control
3 How to comply
3.1 Planning for compliance
3.2 Achieving compliance in service
3.3 Alternative methods of compliance
4 Treatment processes
4.1 Overview
5 Selecting, installing and operating a ballast water treatment system
5.1 Available ballast water treatment systems
5.2 Selecting a treatment system
5.3 Installing ballast water treatment systems - general considerations
6 Active substances - hazards and safety precautions
7 Frequently asked questions
8 Useful references
9 Downloadable spreadsheet of available treatment systems
10 Consultancy capability
11 Glossary of symbols, terms and abbreviations