How can the discharge of unmanaged ballast water or Ballast Water Exchange be best dynamically risk assessed within UK waters?
Background
The decarbonisation of the UK maritime industry shall require the use of novel technologies and chemicals that may pose a risk to the lives of seafarers and the health of marine ecosystems. As regulators, we have a responsibility to ensure that the risk to the environment and human life is minimised.
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Related UKRI funded projects
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Oceanchest - Beyond the Horizon: Investigation and development of an innovative technological approach to the treatment of ballast water in response to a global environmental issue.
Maritime traffic corresponds to over 90% of all products transported internationally (IMO 2008) and the shipping industry was responsible for 95% of UK imports in 2011 (Department for Transport).2-3 million metric tonnes...
Funded by: Innovate UK
Lead research organisation: OCEANCHEST LIMITED
Why might this be relevant?
The project specifically addresses the treatment of ballast water to minimize the risk to marine ecosystems and human life.
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Innovative Ballast Water Management System Solution for container ships small tankers and passenger ships
Today more than 90% of all worldwide trade goods are transported on the ocean (IMO 2008). The continued growth of this global shipping trade has had significant side effects. The ever increasing movement of ships between...
Funded by: Innovate UK
Lead research organisation: CATHELCO LIMITED
Why might this be relevant?
The project focuses on developing an innovative system to address the issue of ballast water treatment, aligning with the question's concern for risk assessment within UK waters.
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Conceptual Design for a New Commercial Vessel
Ballast is required to maintain stability and manoeuvrability when ships are un-laden, with water now the modern choice - taken up and discharged when cargo is unloaded and loaded, respectively. Ballast water is responsi...
Funded by: Innovate UK
Lead research organisation: CONCEPT MARINE LIMITED
Why might this be relevant?
The project discusses the issue of ballast water and its impact on marine ecosystems, but does not specifically address dynamic risk assessment within UK waters.