Ballast Water Management - UK MCA FAQs

Updated October 2020.
The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency has released a set of Ballast Water Management FAQs which we are sharing for the convenience of Members and the wider shipping community.
If you have any questions please get in touch with your Club contact who will be pleased to assist you.
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