Outdated Ballast Water Management Plan Results in Severe Penalty

Californian authorities have issued a US$280,000 fine against the owner of a vessel deemed to be in contravention of state legislation when conducting de-ballasting operations.

The crew conducted de-ballasting operations en-route to California, more than 50 nautical miles out from the California coast, but in contravention of state legislation. Such an operation had been permissible – and had indeed been performed by the crew – under the regulations in force...

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