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To combat this, the established the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments, 2004 . Implementing the Ballast Water Management Convention

Here is a complete write-up on ballast water management, including its importance, environmental impact, and regulatory framework. 1. Purpose of Ballast Water Ballast water is vital for safe ship operations: ballast

Reduces stress on the hull during cargo loading/unloading operations or fuel consumption. Safety: Improves propulsion and manoeuvrability. 2. The Environmental Problem: Invasive Species To combat this, the established the International Convention