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Q3: A new instrument by IMO for the Control and Management of ships Ballast Water and sediments’ will be in force in the near future. In relation to this discuss the following;

A. The need for such a convention

B. What are the options available for treatment of Ballast Water, and the methods being used presently?

C. What are the responsibility as a flag State and port State?

D. What is current status of the IMO BWM convention ratification and what is included in the certification and type approval process?