Saudi Arabia – Enforcement of Ballast Water Sampling that will enter into force on 8 September 2017.
We would like to bring to your attention the recent developments at Saudi Arabia with regards to Ballast Water Management.
There was a meeting conducted by authorities with reference to BWM
Convention that will enter
into force on 8 September 2017.
Saudi Aramco has charted out an plan to enforce on ships calling Saudi Arabian ports to comply with the regulation.
Ras Tanura & Juaymah Ports shall be a part of the pilot run and Saudi Aramco has given 2 months’ notice to this effect.
With effect from 1st of May 2017, all ships that call Ras Tanura and Juaymah Terminals will be required to have the ballast water sampling done by an approved inspection agency as per Article 9 of the convention.
The tests would have to be arranged by the Vessel Owners or Operators at their own cost.
Master will have to declare the BW test status as per the attached Saudi Aramco data form provided. The prelim test report will need to be attached with this declaration.
If it is determined that the vessel has not complied, then further samples may be taken from vessel’s ballast tanks and will be sent ashore for detailed analysis with initial samples.
At this juncture, Saudi Aramco has indicated that vessel will not be detained but the reports will be conveyed to the respective Flag State, Class & Port States departments besides Saudi Government and Environment Protection Agencies to highlight the non-compliance of vessels.
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