What is the purpose of ballast water exchange (BWE) under BWM Convention?
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Option B: Replace coastal ballast water with open-ocean deep sea water to prevent invasive species transfer
The Ballast Water Management Convention mandates open-ocean ballast water exchange to replace coastal organisms with deep-sea species, significantly minimizing the global transfer of harmful aquatic invasives via ship ballast tanks.
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The Ballast Water Management Convention mandates open-ocean ballast water exchange to replace coastal organisms with deep-sea species, significantly minimizing the global transfer of harmful aquatic invasives via ship ballast tanks.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Oil and Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations (OCTCO/OCTF).
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