Aligned with IMO and US EPA's VGP Requirements
Maritec-Naias, in accordance with key regulatory requirements, provides leading Ballast & Discharge Water Compliance Testing services & solutions, to support ship managers and crew with critical compliance needs. Adherence to strict international frameworks put in place by leading regulatory authorities, plays a key role in the protection of marine ecosystems. Non-compliance can not only result in devastating impacts on marine ecosystems but also be cause for costly operational disruptions.
Our services include:
Ballast Water D2 Commissioning Testing in Compliance with IMO BWM.2/Circ.70/Rev.1
In order to meet the D2 requirements, Commissioning Testing is ordinarily conducted at the time of the Ballast Water Management System installation. Our holistic solutions are designed to support our client’s needs globally, at the time of installation and/or at a retrofitting stage, where required.
Ballast Water Testing as per the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Vessel General Permit (VGP) Regulatory Requirements
The 2013 VGP is a mandatory regulatory permit issued by the US EPA that governs overboard discharges from vessels operating in US waters. We provide end-to-end services & solutions in support of VGP’s strict regulatory requirements related to Ballast Water onboard sampling, testing and reporting.
VGP Compliance Annual Programme
We are experts in effectively managing all EPA’s VGP requirements. Our unique one-stop solution helps ship managers & crew seamlessly navigate through the complexities of VGP conformance.
Scope & Benefit of VGP Compliance Annual Programme Services:
- Expert onboard sampling and laboratory testing of Ballast Water, Scrubber Water, Bilge Water and Gray Water at required frequencies stipulated by the VGP regulation
- Accredited Testing Reports for submission to EPA
- Voyage tracking to ensure optimal planning of testing at most cost-effective ports
- Annual Auditing of monitoring programme
- Training and advisory services on request
- Notice of Intent (NOI) review
- Review of the monthly monitoring records submitted by crew
- Review of 27 effluents before annual report preparation
- Preparation & submission of Annual Report with Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) on the official EPA website
Sample Collection, Testing and Reporting Services for other Discharge Waters
As per regulatory requirements set out by The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL), we provide highly experienced sample collection, testing and reporting services for various other Discharge Waters used aboard vessels, including:
- Scrubber Water / Exhaust Gas Cleaning System (EGCS) (as per MARPOL Annex VI)
- Bilge Water (as per MARPOL Annex I)
- Grey Water (as per MARPOL Annex IV)
Why choose Maritec-Naias?
- Class society-approved sampling and testing systems for compliance certification
- Services available at 100+ key shipping ports worldwide
- 24/7 global operations for reliable, around-the-clock support
- Labs strategically located in Singapore, Greece and China for faster reporting times
- End-to-end services and solutions from onboard sample collection to accredited testing and reporting
- Superior advisory and technical guidance from highly trained and experience professionals
- Dedicated customer service for speedy query management and support
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