Welcome to the Conference website of "5th International Conference and Exhibiton on Ballast Water Management (ICBWM) 2010"
Following four successful International Conferences on Ballast Water Management, ICBWM 2010 will serve as an effective forum to bring together the international community of port authorities, fleet managers, technical managers, shipping industries, technology developers, ship designers, classification societies, environmental organizations and academia to provide solutions regarding ballast water management.
Yes, there has been a great deal of discussion on Ballast Water Management ... It is time NOW for some action!
To find out more, join us at the ICBWM 2010 under the theme of BWM Convention Implementation - challenges and opportunities the premier maritime event focused on ballast water issues.
EXHIBITION
In conjunction with the conference, there will be an exhibition for suppliers of ballast water treatment, monitoring and related systems, biofouling control, etc.
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CALL FOR PAPERS
We invite abstracts for topics relating to following highlights. The abstract, in English, of about 200 words should include objectives, results and conclusions.
Please email your abstract to nss@dhi.com.sg no later than 13 June 2010.
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VENUE
This year the Conference & Exhibition will be held at a new exciting location: GRAND COPTHORNE WATERFRONT HOTEL, one of Asia’s premier 5-star choices.
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HIGHLIGHTS
Ballast Water Treatment and Monitoring Technologies
- Laboratory Experiments, Land-based and Shipboard Trials
- New developments and innovative approaches
- Market developments
Ballast Water Management Plans by Ports and Ships
- Perspectives from the ports on ballast water management strategies
- Compliance monitoring and enforcement aspects
- Alternative ballast water management options
Survey & Certification
- Experiences from Classification Societies
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Approval Processes and Guidelines
- Status on guideline developments
- Test facility operations
- Sampling techniques and technologies
Views from ship builders
- Retrofitting aspects
- Innovative Ship Design for Ballast Water Management System
Other Issues
- Marine bio-fouling and invasive species
- Designation of ballast water exchange areas
- Sediment management options
- IT applications for BWM including modelling
- Risk assessments for vessel exemptions
- Etc.
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WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND
Several countries have ratified the Convention which is getting closer to implementation month by month. After obtaining IMO approvals, there has been a great leap in development of innovative ideas and technologies to address this complex issue. But still there is a number of issues to be addressed and questions to be answered.
For technology developers, this is the time to share your latest and existing technologies to the maritime community to allow newly built and existing ships to conduct ballast water management that meets the ballast water performance standard within the designated timeline.
For the maritime community, it is time to learn about the emerging and approved technologies and other innovative management systems.
For port authorities, it is the time to share and discuss your thoughts on implementation issues relating to compliance monitoring and enforcement aspects.
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