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Ballast Water News
US launches investigation of Canadian ballast water regulations
2020-06-18- The US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) formally initiated its investigation of pending Canadian ballast water. . . READ MORE


USCG issues 30th BWMS type approval
2020-04-30- The Coast Guard Marine Safety Center issued the 30th U.S. Coast Guard Ballast Water Management System Type Approval Certificate to Hyde Marine, Inc. . . READ MORE


Watch: BWTS extensions due to COVID-19, may be a complex process
2020-04-21 –In light of the COVID-19 pandemic situation and the USCG’s decision to extend BWTS compliance dates , Steve Candito, CEO of Ecochlor provided a brief. . . READ MORE


U.S. Coast Guard to Grant Extensions for BWTS Installation
2020-04-13 –The U.S. Coast Guard has issued a Marine Safety Information Bulletin indicating it anticipates granting extensions for those vessel owners struggling to comply with the requirement to install a ballast. . . READ MORE


Untreated ballast water: 5 invasive species causing marine disruption
2019-01-02- The untreated ballast water has a negative impact on the marine species and marine environment, often resulting to the increase of the non-native organisms, disrupting the food. . . READ MORE

