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ECM DATA FORM 06
ECM BALLAST WATER QUESTIONNAIRE
Please provide as much information as possible. If there is different information for your
vessels please indicate to which vessel information applies (sister ships can be filled out in
one questionnaire).
A.
Ships particulars
(please provide a copy of the list of particulars in addition to the following):
Seagoing Ballast Draught
Total Water Ballast Capacity
(identify unit of measure)
List all ballast water tanks & capacities
(indicate location by frame #)
Identify the appointed ballast water management
officer (designation / rank of officer)
Provide any other relevant information
B.
Ballast Water Tank Arrangements & Capacities
Identify the pumps available to be used by each Water Ballast Tank also identify the capacity of each of
those pumps (ie. M3 / hour). For a class approved plan, provide a copy of the tank arrangement plan.
* Please provide a full sized pumping plan
* Please provide a full sized capacity plan
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C.
Ballast Arrangements for the Following Conditions
For a class approved plan, please include the ballast calculations from your computer for each
condition (this is required).
Condition:
Ballast Calculations:
Minimum departure ballast in fair weather:
Normal ballast condition:
Storm ballast
Any other relevant conditions:
D.
Conditions in which ballast water exchange is not to be undertaken
Conditions:
E.
Procedures for managing ballast water
Are there procedures in place for managing ballast water? If so please provide (such as from the SMS
manual).
F.
Procedures for informing shore management when ballast exchange starts
Are there procedures that are in place in which the vessel informs the shore management when ballast
exchange starts and ends? When ballasting is not possible? If so, please provide.
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G.
Sediment removal or reduction
Are there any reasons why the flushing of ballast tanks would not be feasible for the vessel? If so,
please provide. Please explain how the ship normally cleans ballast sediment (such as by contract
labor, ships crew, during each drydock, etc.)
H.
Retention of ballast onboard
Does the vessel undertake ballast operations for controlling list & trim during cargo operations? If so,
please provide plan for internal ballast water control to minimize the discharge of water.
I.
Water treatment methods
Does the vessel use any water treatment method to treat ballast water, i.e., heat treatment, exposure of
ballast water to ultra violet light, filtering and / or chemicals? If so, please provide details.
J.
Exchange at sea
Identify the method of at sea ballast exchange; Sequential method or Flow-Through method.
Sequential method: in which ballast tanks are pumped out and then refilled with water.
Flow through method: in which ballast tanks are overflowed by pumping in additional water to dilute
the original water.
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K.
Order of ballast exchange
Are there procedures in place which address, step by step, tank by tank showing the order of
exchanging ballast? (either sequential or flow through) If so, please provide (this is required for class
approved plans).
Note: the procedures should identify the maximum number of ballast tanks to be worked at one time
and express stress limits and the draught at the end of each step.
Note: if the vessel can use either the sequential method or flow through method, procedures for both
methods must be provided.
L.
Ballast sampling points
Are there procedures in place for sampling ballast water tanks? If so, please provide.
Identify the sampling points for all tanks/spaces used for ballast water. For class approved plans, you
must provide a diagram or drawing of the sampling points.
Are there procedures in place for taking samples from the ballast pipeline? If so, please provide.
Identify the sampling points for pipeline sampling. Example: sample to be taken from the drain cock on
the emergency fire pump in forward stores, etc.)
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M.
Sediment samples
Identify the location of access to all ballast tanks for sampling sediment. Are there procedures for
disposal of sediment at sea?
N.
Crew training & familiarization
Specify all onboard/shoreside training the vessel crew undergoes with respect to ballast operations and
related regulatory requirements (included in familiarization, on-board videos, addressed in hand-over
checklists, etc.).
O.
Duties of the appointed ballast water management officer
Are there any other written duties applicable to the ballast water management officer with regard to
ballast operations and company policy? If so, please provide.
Please provide any other information you feel is relevant to above listed questions.
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P.
Ballast Water Treatment System Supplement
In addition to the information required on Form 6, would you please address the following concerning
the installed BWTS equipment. Also please include an electronic copy of the operations manual for
the system as that is required for class review.
1.
Treatment System
Name
Technology
(Chemical treatment, Filtration, etc.)
Operation
(Ballasting, Deballasting, Circulation,
other)
Capacity
Location
2.
Oilrec
Does the ship have an OILREC notation?
3.
Yes
No
Treatment equipment details
Name of the manufacturer
Type and model of the equipment installed
Type Approval Certificate no
List of the major components of the treatment system (PLC panels, electrical cabinets etc) :
Item
4.
Description
The following Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) is provided in case of emergency:
PPE type
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The following chemicals and/or gases are present during treatment either as byproducts or as treatment media (may not be applicable to all systems):
Chemical or gas
6.
Hazards (Toxic, flammable, explosive)
Ship Specific Limitations
The following ship specific limitations apply:
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Minimum draught forward due to slamming = xxx m (may not be applicable)
Minimum draught aft due to rudder/propeller immersion = xxx m
Maximum blind zone due to visibility = 2 x LOA m or 500 m whichever is less
7.
Sample locations
List the locations where samples may be taken to verify system functionality prior to and after treatment:
Sample type
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