How compliant are discharges of ballast water of:
• 1) UK ships, and
• 2) any ship 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.

Next steps

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Related UKRI funded projects

  • 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 focuses on investigating and developing innovative technologies for the treatment of ballast water, which directly relates to the question about the compliance of discharges of ballast water.

  • 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 addresses the issue of ballast water treatment and the implications of invasive species, partially relevant to the question about compliance of discharges of ballast water.

  • 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?

    Partially relevant as it discusses the impact of ballast water on marine ecosystems but does not specifically address compliance of discharges by UK ships.