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PRePARing dnV FoR intRoduction oF tHe BALLAst WAteR MAnAgeMent conVention the international convention for the control and Management of ships’ Ballast Water and sediments is probably one of the most significant environmental and operational challenges faced by the maritime industry today. the convention will require compliance for all ships and offshore structures designed to carry ballast water regardless of age and size. A global Ballast Water Management Project was established in dnV in order to prepare the organisation for the extraordinary workload expected upon ratification.
with the convention entering into force, the entire world merchant fleet (with some exemptions) will have to comply with the convention’s standards. in order to prepare dnv for this situation, a global Ballast water Management Project was established in 2011. the main focus of the project has been to update the dnv procedures and systems to ensure efficient production and to train approval engineers and surveyors to meet the expected demand in requests for compliance.
tHe target the introduction of invasive marine species into new environments by ships’ ballast water has been identified as one of the four greatest threats to the world’s oceans. in 2004 the international convention for the control and Management of Ships Ballast water & Sediments was adopted by iMO. the convention will enter into force 12 months after ratification by 30 States, representing 35% of world merchant shipping tonnage. it is expected that the criteria for entry into force will be met in 2012, with entry into force one year later.
the project also targeted further development of our class, consultancy and branding services related to the BwM convention in order to position and profile dnv as a competent and preferred partner for our clients.
PrOCeDUres aND serViCes dnv has a strong position with competence and knowledge on ballast water management and type approval of treatment technologies, and we have also played a central role in the iMO, providing input to the development of the guidelines.
glOBal effOrt By having a cross regional project funded separately, dnv now enjoys a world leading role in the BwM business. the freedom the project provided to address main issues across division and initiate activities wherever they are needed around the world allowed us to build on a solid competence and brand our name as the leading society when it comes to this issue. the project’s success will continue in 2012 and is a recommended approach to developing new services in dnv, especially those related to environmental protection.
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PRoJect MAnAgeR JaD MOUaWaD senior engineer, Master of science, ntnu trondheim, Marine technology, 2005. Be, American university of Beirut, Mechanical engineering, 2002 Mouawad joined dnV in 2006, working on approval and certification of tankers with main focus on cargo handling systems and piping systems. He was responsible for conversions of tankers up until 2008, followed by engagement in the Ballast Water Management convention (BWM convention). He is responsible for the overall engagement of dnV with regards to approval of treatment systems, retrofits and newbuildings, courses, publications etc. in his present position he has taken on the role as group leader for the environmental Protection group which, in addition to BWM, is class responsible for co2 emissions from ships, sox and nox emissions as well as ship’s recycling, pollution emergency response and type approval of treatment systems.