Subscribe to RSS feedShortage of ballast water systems as deadlines loom
THE INTERNATIONAL Chamber of Shipping (ICS) is calling for a review of the number of ballast water systems that are coming on to the market, concerned that there are not enough being approved for installation on ships as the deadlines for fitting them draws near.
The ballast water convention is likely to come into force next year ,meaning that up to 50,000 existing ships and all newbuildings, will need systems installed between now and the final deadline in 2016.
There is, however, concern that after...
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