BALLAST WATEREXCHANGE IN THE ANTARCTIC TREATY AREA
The Representatives,
Having adopted Resolution 3 (2006);
Desiring to promote the implementation of an interim Ballast Water Regional Management Plan for Antarctica by all vessels entering the Antarctic Treaty area;
Considering that the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) is the competent organisation to deal with shipping regulations;
Decide to:
Request the Host Government of ATCM XXIX to forward the Practical Guidelines for Ballast Water Exchange in the Antarctic Treaty Area, adopted by the ATCM under Resolution 3 (2006), to the 55th session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organisation, with a request that they be considered for appropriate action by the IMO.
The Representatives,
Having adopted Resolution 3 (2006);
Desiring to promote the implementation of an interim Ballast Water Regional Management Plan for Antarctica by all vessels entering the Antarctic Treaty area;
Considering that the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) is the competent organisation to deal with shipping regulations;
Decide to:
Request the Host Government of ATCM XXIX to forward the Practical Guidelines for Ballast Water Exchange in the Antarctic Treaty Area, adopted by the ATCM under Resolution 3 (2006), to the 55th session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organisation, with a request that they be considered for appropriate action by the IMO.