Ballast water treatment systems│Marine training course

Understand the design, operation and maintenance of Ballast Water Treatment Systems (BWTS), including treatment technologies and electronically controlled systems, in compliance with IMO and USCG requirements

This intensive one-day course provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of Ballast Water Treatment System (BWTS) operation, monitoring, and maintenance strategies, as well as the operational considerations related to treatment technologies and regulatory compliance.

Duration: 1 day
Price: EUR 300 (plus VAT, if applicable)

The course equips participants to identify BWTS components and processes, execute operational sequences, diagnose deviations, plan maintenance and troubleshooting.

Introduction to Ballast Water Management – background and purpose of the BWM Convention
Regulatory framework, standards, and compliance requirements (IMO / USCG)
Principles of Ballast Water Treatment Systems
System types: mechanical, physical, chemical; treatment technologies and design characteristics
Operation and Monitoring of BWTS
Operational sequences, record-keeping, integration with ship systems
Understanding alarms and indicators
Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Safety
Common operational challenges and maintenance procedures
Health, safety, and environmental considerations
A summary of the key topics covered throughout the course, followed by an open discussion to share experiences and insights from the operation of the systems.

Marine engineers, technical superintendents, fleet engineers, senior shipboard engineers and shore-based staff involved in BWTS operation and maintenance.

RINA Attendance Certificate

RINA Global Marine Training Centre

Marine

5, Aitolikou Street and Kastoros 3rd Floor - Piraeus (Greece)

+30 210 4292147