Par 2004. gada Starptautisko konvenciju par kuģu balasta ūdens un nosēdumu kontroli un pārvaldību

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Meklēt nosaukumā meklēt locījumos meklēt frāzi Meklēt tekstā meklēt locījumos meklēt frāzi Izdevējs Veids nemeklēt grozījumos Pieņemts Stājas spēkā Dokumenta Nr. līdz līdz Publicēts LV Zaudējis spēku Redakcija uz līdz līdz Statuss: spēkā esošs vēl nav spēkā zaudējis spēku meklēt notīrīt Saeima ir pieņēmusi un Valsts prezidents izsludina šādu likumu: Par 2004. gada Starptautisko konvenciju par kuģu balasta ūdens un nosēdumu kontroli un pārvaldību 1. pants. 2004. gada Starptautiskā konvencija par kuģu balasta ūdens un nosēdumu kontroli un pārvaldību (turpmāk - Konvencija) ar šo likumu tiek pieņemta un apstiprināta. 2. pants. Satiksmes ministrija un Vides aizsardzības un reģionālās attīstības ministrija koordinē Konvencijā paredzēto saistību izpildi. 3. pants. Satiksmes ministrija, pamatojoties uz Vides aizsardzības un reģionālās attīstības ministrijas, Valsts vides dienesta vai valsts akciju sabiedrības "Latvijas Jūras administrācija" iesniegto informāciju, nodrošina: 1) paziņošanas pienākuma Starptautiskajai jūrniecības organizācijai izpildi saskaņā ar Konvencijas 5. panta 2. punktu, 8. panta 1. punktu, 14. panta 1. punktu, pielikuma A-4. noteikuma 2. punktu, C-2. noteikuma 2. punktu un E-1. noteikuma 5. punktu, ja attiecīgo informāciju nav iespējams paziņot, to ievadot Globālajā integrētajā kuģošanas informācijas sistēmā (GISIS); 2) informācijas pieejamību citām dalībvalstīm saskaņā ar Konvencijas 14. panta 1. punktu. 4. pants. Vides aizsardzības un reģionālās attīstības ministrija sadarbībā ar Satiksmes ministriju nodrošina Konvencijas pielikuma C-1. noteikumā paredzēto saistību izpildi. 5. pants. Vides aizsardzības un reģionālās attīstības ministrija sadarbībā ar Valsts vides dienestu nodrošina: 1) Konvencijas 5. panta 1. punktā paredzēto saistību izpildi - attiecībā uz ostu un termināļu kontroli; 2) Konvencijas 8. panta 2. punktā paredzēto saistību izpildi - attiecībā uz ostu un termināļu izdarīto pārkāpumu izmeklēšanu. 6. pants. Vides aizsardzības un reģionālās attīstības ministrija sadarbībā ar Valsts vides dienestu un valsts akciju sabiedrību "Latvijas Jūras administrācija" nodrošina Konvencijas pielikuma B-4. noteikuma 2. punktā paredzēto saistību izpildi. 7. pants. Vides aizsardzības un reģionālās attīstības ministrija sadarbībā ar Latvijas Hidroekoloģijas institūtu nodrošina: 1) Konvencijas 9. panta 1. punkta "c" apakšpunktā paredzēto saistību izpildi - kuģa balasta ūdens paraugu ņemšanu un analīzi, ja saskaņā ar Konvencijas 9. panta 1. punkta "a" un "b" apakšpunktu un 2. punktu veikto pārbaužu rezultātā ir konstatēta nepieciešamība ņemt šādus paraugus un veikt analīzi; 2) atzinuma par vides risku sniegšanu Konvencijas pielikuma A-4. noteikumā minēto atbrīvojumu piešķiršanai. 8. pants. Izglītības un zinātnes ministrija sadarbībā ar Vides aizsardzības un reģionālās attīstības ministriju un Satiksmes ministriju nodrošina Konvencijas 6. panta 1. punkta "a" apakšpunktā un 2. punkta "a" apakšpunktā paredzēto saistību izpildi. 9. pants. Valsts akciju sabiedrība "Latvijas Jūras administrācija" nodrošina: 1) Konvencijas 7. pantā paredzēto saistību izpildi; 2) Konvencijas 9. panta 1. punkta "a" un "b" apakšpunktā paredzēto saistību izpildi; 3) Konvencijas 11. pantā paredzēto saistību izpildi; 4) Konvencijas pielikuma A-4. noteikumā minēto atbrīvojumu piešķiršanu, pamatojoties uz atzinumu par vides risku, ko sniegusi Vides aizsardzības un reģionālās attīstības ministrija sadarbībā ar Latvijas Hidroekoloģijas institūtu; 5) Konvencijas pielikuma B-1. noteikumā paredzēto saistību izpildi - attiecībā uz balasta ūdens pārvaldības plāna apstiprināšanu; 6) Konvencijas pielikuma B-2. noteikuma 6. punktā paredzēto saistību izpildi; 7) Konvencijas pielikuma D-3. noteikuma 1. punktā paredzēto saistību izpildi; 8) Konvencijas pielikuma D-4. noteikumā paredzēto saistību izpildi; 9) Konvencijas pielikuma E-1. noteikuma 1., 4., 5., 6., 7., 8. un 10. punktā paredzēto saistību izpildi; 10) Konvencijas pielikuma E-2. noteikumā paredzēto saistību izpildi; 11) Konvencijas pielikuma E-4. noteikumā paredzēto saistību izpildi; 12) Konvencijas pielikuma E-5. noteikumā paredzēto saistību izpildi. 10. pants. Valsts akciju sabiedrība "Latvijas Jūras administrācija" sadarbībā ar Vides aizsardzības un reģionālās attīstības ministriju un Valsts vides dienestu nodrošina: 1) Konvencijas 8. pantā paredzēto saistību izpildi - attiecībā uz kuģu pārkāpumu izmeklēšanu; 2) Konvencijas 9. panta 2. un 3. punktā paredzēto saistību izpildi; 3) Konvencijas 10. panta 2., 3. un 4. punktā paredzēto saistību izpildi; 4) paziņošanas pienākuma Starptautiskajai jūrniecības organizācijai izpildi šā likuma 3. panta 1. punktā minētajos gadījumos, ievadot attiecīgo informāciju Globālajā integrētajā kuģošanas informācijas sistēmā (GISIS). 11. pants. Nacionālo bruņoto spēku Jūras spēku Krasta apsardzes dienests, pamatojoties uz Vides aizsardzības un reģionālās attīstības ministrijas vai Valsts vides dienesta sniegto informāciju, nodrošina Konvencijas pielikuma C-2. noteikuma 1. punktā paredzēto saistību izpildi. 12. pants. Tiesību subjekti, kuru valdījumā ir Konvencijas 3. panta 2. punkta "e" apakšpunktā minētie kuģi, nodrošina Konvencijas 3. panta 2. punkta "e" apakšpunktā paredzēto saistību izpildi. 13. pants. Konvencijas 4. panta 2. punktā un 6. panta 1. punkta "b" apakšpunktā un 2. punkta "b" apakšpunktā paredzēto saistību izpilde tiek nodrošināta saskaņā ar normatīvajiem aktiem par jūras vides aizsardzību un pārvaldību. 14. pants. Konvencijas prasības nav attiecināmas uz kuģiem, kas darbojas tikai Latvijas jurisdikcijā esošajos ūdeņos. 15. pants. Līdz ar likumu izsludināma Konvencija angļu valodā un tās tulkojums latviešu valodā. 16. pants. Konvencija stājas spēkā tās 18. pantā noteiktajā laikā un kārtībā, un Ārlietu ministrija par to paziņo oficiālajā izdevumā "Latvijas Vēstnesis". 17. pants. Konvencijas pielikuma grozījumi stājas spēkā tās 19. pantā noteiktajā laikā un kārtībā, un Ārlietu ministrija par to paziņo oficiālajā izdevumā "Latvijas Vēstnesis". Likums stājas spēkā tā izsludināšanas dienā. Likums Saeimā pieņemts 2018. gada 20. jūnijā. Valsts prezidents R. Vējonis Rīgā 2018. gada 4. jūlijā INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004 THE PARTIES TO THIS CONVENTION, RECALLING Article 196(1) of the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), which provides that "States shall take all measures necessary to prevent, reduce and control pollution of the marine environment resulting from the use of technologies under their jurisdiction or control, or the intentional or accidental introduction of species, alien or new, to a particular part of the marine environment, which may cause significant and harmful changes thereto," NOTING the objectives of the 1992 Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and that the transfer and introduction of Harmful Aquatic Organisms and Pathogens via ships' ballast water threatens the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity as well as decision IV/5 of the 1998 Conference of the Parties (COP 4) to the CBD concerning the conservation and sustainable use of marine and coastal ecosystems, as well as decision VI/23 of the 2002 Conference of the Parties (COP 6) to the CBD on alien species that threaten ecosystems, habitats or species, including guiding principles on invasive species, NOTING FURTHER that the 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) requested the International Maritime Organization (the Organization) to consider the adoption of appropriate rules on ballast water discharge, MINDFUL of the precautionary approach set out in Principle 15 of the Rio Declaration on Environment and Development and referred to in resolution MEPC.67(37), adopted by the Organization's Marine Environment Protection Committee on 15 September 1995, ALSO MINDFUL that the 2002 World Summit on Sustainable Development, in paragraph 34(b) of its Plan of Implementation, calls for action at all levels to accelerate the development of measures to address invasive alien species in ballast water, CONSCIOUS that the uncontrolled discharge of Ballast Water and Sediments from ships has led to the transfer of Harmful Aquatic Organisms and Pathogens, causing injury or damage to the environment, human health, property and resources, RECOGNIZING the importance placed on this issue by the Organization through Assembly resolutions A.774(18) in 1993 and A.868(20) in 1997, adopted for the purpose of addressing the transfer of Harmful Aquatic Organisms and Pathogens, RECOGNIZING FURTHER that several States have taken individual action with a view to prevent, minimize and ultimately eliminate the risks of introduction of Harmful Aquatic Organisms and Pathogens through ships entering their ports, and also that this issue, being of worldwide concern, demands action based on globally applicable regulations together with guidelines for their effective implementation and uniform interpretation, DESIRING to continue the development of safer and more effective Ballast Water Management options that will result in continued prevention, minimization and ultimate elimination of the transfer of Harmful Aquatic Organisms and Pathogens, RESOLVED to prevent, minimize and ultimately eliminate the risks to the environment, human health, property and resources arising from the transfer of Harmful Aquatic Organisms and Pathogens through the control and management of ships' Ballast Water and Sediments, as well as to avoid unwanted side-effects from that control and to encourage developments in related knowledge and technology, CONSIDERING that these objectives may best be achieved by the conclusion of an International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments, HAVE AGREED as follows: Article 1 Definitions For the purpose of this Convention, unless expressly provided otherwise: 1 "Administration" means the Government of the State under whose authority the ship is operating. With respect to a ship entitled to fly a flag of any State, the Administration is the Government of that State. With respect to floating platforms engaged in exploration and exploitation of the sea-bed and subsoil thereof adjacent to the coast over which the coastal State exercises sovereign rights for the purposes of exploration and exploitation of its natural resources, including Floating Storage Units (FSUs) and Floating Production Storage and Offloading Units (FPSOs), the Administration is the Government of the coastal State concerned. 2 "Ballast Water" means water with its suspended matter taken on board a ship to control trim, list, draught, stability or stresses of the ship. 3 "Ballast Water Management" means mechanical, physical, chemical, and biological processes, either singularly or in combination, to remove, render harmless, or avoid the uptake or discharge of Harmful Aquatic Organisms and Pathogens within Ballast Water and Sediments. 4 "Certificate" means the International Ballast Water Management Certificate. 5 "Committee" means the Marine Environment Protection Committee of the Organization. 6 "Convention" means the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments. 7 "Gross tonnage" means the gross tonnage calculated in accordance with the tonnage measurement regulations contained in Annex I to the International Convention on Tonnage Measurement of Ships, 1969 or any successor Convention. 8 "Harmful Aquatic Organisms and Pathogens" means aquatic organisms or pathogens which, if introduced into the sea including estuaries, or into fresh water courses, may create hazards to the environment, human health, property or resources, impair biological diversity or interfere with other legitimate uses of such areas. 9 "Organization" means the International Maritime Organization. 10 "Secretary-General" means the Secretary-General of the Organization. 11 "Sediments" means matter settled out of Ballast Water within a ship. 12 "Ship" means a vessel of any type whatsoever operating in the aquatic environment and includes submersibles, floating craft, floating platforms, FSUs and FPSOs. Article 2 General Obligations 1 Parties undertake to give full and complete effect to the provisions of this Convention and the Annex thereto in order to prevent, minimize and ultimately eliminate the transfer of Harmful Aquatic Organisms and Pathogens through the control and management of ships' Ballast Water and Sediments. 2 The Annex forms an integral part of this Convention. Unless expressly provided otherwise, a reference to this Convention constitutes at the same time a reference to the Annex. 3 Nothing in this Convention shall be interpreted as preventing a Party from taking, individually or jointly with other Parties, more stringent measures with respect to the prevention, reduction or elimination of the transfer of Harmful Aquatic Organisms and Pathogens through the control and management of ships' Ballast Water and Sediments, consistent with international law. 4 Parties shall endeavour to co-operate for the purpose of effective implementation, compliance and enforcement of this Convention. 5 Parties undertake to encourage the continued development of Ballast Water Management and standards to prevent, minimize and ultimately eliminate the transfer of Harmful Aquatic Organisms and Pathogens through the control and management of ships' Ballast Water and Sediments. 6 Parties taking action pursuant to this Convention shall endeavour not to impair or damage their environment, human health, property or resources, or those of other States. 7 Parties should ensure that Ballast Water Management practices used to comply with this Convention do not cause greater harm than they prevent to their environment, human health, property or resources, or those of other States. 8 Parties shall encourage ships entitled to fly their flag, and to which this Convention applies, to avoid, as far as practicable, the uptake of Ballast Water with potentially Harmful Aquatic Organisms and Pathogens, as well as Sediments that may contain such organisms, including promoting the adequate implementation of recommendations developed by the Organization. 9 Parties shall endeavour to co-operate under the auspices of the Organization to address threats and risks to sensitive, vulnerable or threatened marine ecosystems and biodiversity in areas beyond the limits of national jurisdiction in relation to Ballast Water Management. Article 3 Application 1 Except as expressly provided otherwise in this Convention, this Convention shall apply to: (a) ships entitled to fly the flag of a Party; and (b) ships not entitled to fly the flag of a Party but which operate under the authority of a Party. 2 This Convention shall not apply to: (a) ships not designed or constructed to carry Ballast Water; (b) ships of a Party which only operate in waters under the jurisdiction of that Party, unless the Party determines that the discharge of Ballast Water from such ships would impair or damage their environment, human health, property or resources, or those of adjacent or other States; (c) ships of a Party which only operate in waters under the jurisdiction of another Party, subject to the authorization of the latter Party for such exclusion. No Party shall grant such authorization if doing so would impair or damage their environment, human health, property or resources, or those of adjacent or other States. Any Party not granting such authorization shall notify the Administration of the ship concerned that this Convention applies to such ship; (d) ships which only operate in waters under the jurisdiction of one Party and on the high seas, except for ships not granted an authorization pursuant to sub-paragraph (c), unless such Party determines that the discharge of Ballast Water from such ships would impair or damage their environment, human health, property or resources, or those of adjacent of other States; (e) any warship, naval auxiliary or other ship owned or operated by a State and used, for the time being, only on government non-commercial service. However, each Party shall ensure, by the adoption of appropriate measures not impairing operations or operational capabilities of such ships owned or operated by it, that such ships act in a manner consistent, so far as is reasonable and practicable, with this Convention; and (f) permanent Ballast Water in sealed tanks on ships, that is not subject to discharge. 3 With respect to ships of non-Parties to this Convention, Parties shall apply the requirements of this Convention as may be necessary to ensure that no more favourable treatment is given to such ships. Article 4 Control of the Transfer of Harmful Aquatic Organisms and Pathogens Through Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments 1 Each Party shall require that ships to which this Convention applies and which are entitled to fly its flag or operating under its authority comply with the requirements set forth in this Convention, including the applicable standards and requirements in the Annex, and shall take effective measures to ensure that those ships comply with those requirements. 2 Each Party shall, with due regard to its particular conditions and capabilities, develop national policies, strategies or programmes for Ballast Water Management in its ports and waters under its jurisdiction that accord with, and promote the attainment of the objectives of this Convention. Article 5 Sediment Reception Facilities 1 Each Party undertakes to ensure that, in ports and terminals designated by that Party where cleaning or repair of ballast tanks occurs, adequate facilities are provided for the reception of Sediments, taking into account the Guidelines developed by the Organization. Such reception facilities shall operate without causing undue delay to ships and shall provide for the safe disposal of such Sediments that does not impair or damage their environment, human health, property or resources or those of other States. 2 Each Party shall notify the Organization for transmission to the other Parties concerned of all cases where the facilities provided under paragraph 1 are alleged to be inadequate. Article 6 Scientific and Technical Research and Monitoring 1 Parties shall endeavour, individually or jointly, to: (a) promote and facilitate scientific and technical research on Ballast Water Management; and (b) monitor the effects of Ballast Water Management in waters under their jurisdiction. Such research and monitoring should include observation, measurement, sampling, evaluation and analysis of the effectiveness and adverse impacts of any technology or methodology as well as any adverse impacts caused by such organisms and pathogens that have been identified to have been transferred through ships' Ballast Water. 2 Each Party shall, to further the objectives of this Convention, promote the availability of relevant information to other Parties who request it on: (a) scientific and technology programmes and technical measures undertaken with respect to Ballast Water Management; and (b) the effectiveness of Ballast Water Management deduced from any monitoring and assessment programmes. Article 7 Survey and certification 1 Each Party shall ensure that ships flying its flag or operating under its authority and subject to survey and certification are so surveyed and certified in accordance with the regulations in the Annex. 2 A Party implementing measures pursuant to Article 2.3 and Section C of the Annex shall not require additional survey and certification of a ship of another Party, nor shall the Administration of the ship be obligated to survey and certify additional measures imposed by another Party. Verification of such additional measures shall be the responsibility of the Party implementing such measures and shall not cause undue delay to the ship. Article 8 Violations 1 Any violation of the requirements of this Convention shall be prohibited and sanctions shall be established under the law of the Administration of the ship concerned, wherever the violation occurs. If the Administration is informed of such a violation, it shall investigate the matter and may request the reporting Party to furnish additional evidence of the alleged violation. If the Administration is satisfied that sufficient evidence is available to enable proceedings to be brought in respect of the alleged violation, it shall cause such proceedings to be taken as soon as possible, in accordance with its law. The Administration shall promptly inform the Party that reported the alleged violation, as well as the Organization, of any action taken. If the Administration has not taken any action within 1 year after receiving the information, it shall so inform the Party which reported the alleged violation. 2 Any violation of the requirements of this Convention within the jurisdiction of any Party shall be prohibited and sanctions shall be established under the law of that Party. Whenever such a violation occurs, that Party shall either: (a) cause proceedings to be taken in accordance with its law; or (b) furnish to the Administration of the ship such information and evidence as may be in its possession that a violation has occurred. 3 The sanctions provided for by the laws of a Party pursuant to this Article shall be adequate in severity to discourage violations of this Convention wherever they occur. Article 9 Inspection of Ships 1 A ship to which this Convention applies may, in any port or offshore terminal of another Party, be subject to inspection by officers duly authorized by that Party for the purpose of determining whether the ship is in compliance with this Convention. Except as provided in paragraph 2 of this Article, any such inspection is limited to: (a) verifying that there is onboard a valid Certificate, which, if valid shall be accepted; and (b) inspection of the Ballast Water record book, and/or (c) a sampling of the ship's Ballast Water, carried out in accordance with the guidelines to be developed by the Organization. However, the time required to analyse the samples shall not be used as a basis for unduly delaying the operation, movement or departure of the ship. 2 Where a ship does not carry a valid Certificate or there are clear grounds for believing that: (a) the condition of the ship or its equipment does not correspond substantially with the particulars of the Certificate; or (b) the master or the crew are not familiar with essential shipboard procedures relating to Ballast Water Management, or have not implemented such procedures; a detailed inspection may be carried out. 3 In the circumstances given in paragraph 2 of this Article, the Party carrying out the inspection shall take such steps as will ensure that the ship shall not discharge Ballast Water until it can do so without presenting a threat of harm to the environment, human health, property or resources. Article 10 Detection of Violations and Control of Ships 1 Parties shall co-operate in the detection of violations and the enforcement of the provisions of this Convention. 2 If a ship is detected to have violated this Convention, the Party whose flag the ship is entitled to fly, and/or the Party in whose port or offshore terminal the ship is operating, may, in addition to any sanctions described in Article 8 or any action described in Article 9, take steps to warn, detain, or exclude the ship. The Party in whose port or offshore terminal the ship is operating, however, may grant such a ship permission to leave the port or offshore terminal for the purpose of discharging Ballast Water or proceeding to the nearest appropriate repair yard or reception facility available, provided doing so does not present a threat of harm to the environment, human health, property or resources. 3 If the sampling described in Article 9.1(c) leads to a result, or supports information received from another port or offshore terminal, indicating that the ship poses a threat to the environment, human health, property or resources, the Party in whose waters the ship is operating shall prohibit such ship from discharging Ballast Water until the threat is removed. 4 A Party may also inspect a ship when it enters the ports or offshore terminals under its jurisdiction, if a request for an investigation is received from any Party, together with sufficient evidence that a ship is operating or has operated in violation of a provision in this Convention. The report of such investigation shall be sent to the Party requesting it and to the competent authority of the Administration of the ship concerned so that appropriate action may be taken. Article 11 Notification of Control Actions 1 If an inspection conducted pursuant to Article 9 or 10 indicates a violation of this Convention, the ship shall be notified. A report shall be forwarded to the Administration, including any evidence of the violation. 2 In the event that any action is taken pursuant to Article 9.3, 10.2 or 10.3, the officer carrying out such action shall forthwith inform, in writing, the Administration of the ship concerned, or if this is not possible, the consul or diplomatic representative of the ship concerned, of all the circumstances in which the action was deemed necessary. In addition, the recognized organization responsible for the issue of certificates shall be notified. 3 The port State authority concerned shall, in addition to parties mentioned in paragraph 2, notify the next port of call of all relevant information about the violation, if it is unable to take action as specified in Article 9.3, 10.2 or 10.3 or if the ship has been allowed to proceed to the next port of call. Article 12 Undue Delay to Ships 1 All possible efforts shall be made to avoid a ship being unduly detained or delayed under Article 7.2, 8, 9 or 10. 2 When a ship is unduly detained or delayed under Article 7.2, 8, 9 or 10, it shall be entitled to compensation for any loss or damage suffered. Article 13 Technical Assistance, Co-operation and Regional Co-operation 1 Parties undertake, directly or through the Organization and other international bodies, as appropriate, in respect of the control and management of ships' Ballast Water and Sediments, to provide support for those Parties which request technical assistance: (a) to train personnel; (b) to ensure the availability of relevant technology, equipment and facilities; (c) to initiate joint research and development programmes; and (d) to undertake other action aimed at the effective implementation of this Convention and of guidance developed by the Organization related thereto. 2 Parties undertake to co-operate actively, subject to their national laws, regulations and policies, in the transfer of technology in respect of the control and management of ships' Ballast Water and Sediments. 3 In order to further the objectives of this Convention, Parties with common interests to protect the environment, human health, property and resources in a given geographical area, in particular, those Parties bordering enclosed and semi-enclosed seas, shall endeavour, taking into account characteristic regional features, to enhance regional co-operation, including through the conclusion of regional agreements consistent with this Convention. Parties shall seek to co-operate with the Parties to regional agreements to develop harmonized procedures. Article 14 Communication of information 1 Each Party shall report to the Organization and, where appropriate, make available to other Parties the following information: (a) any requirements and procedures relating to Ballast Water Management, including its laws, regulations, and guidelines for implementation of this Convention; (b) the availability and location of any reception facilities for the environmentally safe disposal of Ballast Water and Sediments; and (c) any requirements for information from a ship which is unable to comply with the provisions of this Convention for reasons specified in regulations A-3 and B-4 of the Annex. 2 The Organization shall notify Parties of the receipt of any communications under the present Article and circulate to all Parties any information communicated to it under subparagraphs 1(b) and (c) of this Article. Article 15 Dispute Settlement Parties shall settle any dispute between them concerning the interpretation or application of this Convention by negotiation, enquiry, mediation, conciliation, arbitration, judicial settlement, resort to regional agencies or arrangements or other peaceful means of their own choice. Article 16 Relationship to International Law and Other Agreements Nothing in this Convention shall prejudice the rights and obligations of any State under customary international law as reflected in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. Article 17 Signature, Ratification, Acceptance, Approval and Accession 1 This Convention shall be open for signature by any State at the Headquarters of the Organization from 1 June 2004 to 31 May 2005 and shall thereafter remain open for accession by any State. 2 States may become Parties to the Convention by: (a) signature not subject to ratification, acceptance, or approval; or (b) signature subject to ratification, acceptance, or approval, followed by ratification, acceptance or approval; or (c) accession. 3 Ratification, acceptance, approval or accession shall be effected by the deposit of an instrument to that effect with the Secretary-General. 4 If a State comprises two or more territorial units in which different systems of law are applicable in relation to matters dealt with in this Convention, it may at the time of signature, ratification, acceptance, approval, or accession declare that this Convention shall extend to all its territorial units or only to one or more of them and may modify this declaration by submitting another declaration at any time. 5 Any such declaration shall be notified to the Depositary in writing and shall state expressly the territorial unit or units to which this Convention applies. Article 18 Entry into Force 1 This Convention shall enter into force twelve months after the date on which not less than thirty States, the combined merchant fleets of which constitute not less than thirty-five percent of the gross tonnage of the world's merchant shipping, have either signed it without reservation as to ratification, acceptance or approval, or have deposited the requisite instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession in accordance with Article 17. 2 For States which have deposited an instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession in respect of this Convention after the requirements for entry into force thereof have been met, but prior to the date of entry in force, the ratification, acceptance, approval or accession shall take effect on the date of entry into force of this Convention or three months after the date of deposit of instrument, whichever is the later date. 3 Any instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession deposited after the date on which this Convention enters into force shall take effect three months after the date of deposit. 4 After the date on which an amendment to this Convention is deemed to have been accepted under Article 19, any instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession deposited shall apply to this Convention as amended. Article 19 Amendments 1 This Convention may be amended by either of the procedures specified in the following paragraphs. 2 Amendments after consideration within the Organization: (a) Any Party may propose an amendment to this Convention. A proposed amendment shall be submitted to the Secretary-General, who shall then circulate it to the Parties and Members of the Organization at least six months prior to its consideration. (b) An amendment proposed and circulated as above shall be referred to the Committee for consideration. Parties, whether or not Members of the Organization, shall be entitled to participate in the proceedings of the Committee for consideration and adoption of the amendment. (c) Amendments shall be adopted by a two-thirds majority of the Parties present and voting in the Committee, on condition that at least one-third of the Parties shall be present at the time of voting. (d) Amendments adopted in accordance with subparagraph (c) shall be communicated by the Secretary-General to the Parties for acceptance. (e) An amendment shall be deemed to have been accepted in the following circumstances: (i) An amendment to an article of this Convention shall be deemed to have been accepted on the date on which two-thirds of the Parties have notified the Secretary-General of their acceptance of it. (ii) An amendment to the Annex shall be deemed to have been accepted at the end of twelve months after the date of adoption or such other date as determined by the Committee. However, if by that date more than one-third of the Parties notify the Secretary-General that they object to the amendment, it shall be deemed not to have been accepted. (f) An amendment shall enter into force under the following conditions: (i) An amendment to an article of this Convention shall enter into force for those Parties that have declared that they have accepted it six months after the date on which it is deemed to have been accepted in accordance with subparagraph (e)(i). (ii) An amendment to the Annex shall enter into force with respect to all Parties six months after the date on which it is deemed to have been accepted, except for any Party that has: (1) notified its objection to the amendment in accordance with subparagraph (e)(ii) and that has not withdrawn such objection; or (2) notified the Secretary-General, prior to the entry into force of such amendment, that the amendment shall enter into force for it only after a subsequent notification of its acceptance. (g) (i) A Party that has notified an objection under subparagraph (f)(ii)(1) may subsequently notify the Secretary-General that it accepts the amendment. Such amendment shall enter into force for such Party six months after the date of its notification of acceptance, or the date on which the amendment enters into force, whichever is the later date. (ii) If a Party that has made a notification referred to in subparagraph (f)(ii)(2) notifies the Secretary-General of its acceptance with respect to an amendment, such amendment shall enter into force for such Party six months after the date of its notification of acceptance, or the date on which the amendment enters into force, whichever is the later date. 3 Amendment by a Conference: (a) Upon the request of a Party concurred in by at least one-third of the Parties, the Organization shall convene a Conference of Parties to consider amendments to this Convention. (b) An amendment adopted by such a Conference by a two-thirds majority of the Parties present and voting shall be communicated by the Secretary-General to all Parties for acceptance. (c) Unless the Conference decides otherwise, the amendment shall be deemed to have been accepted and shall enter into force in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraphs 2(e) and (f) respectively. 4 Any Party that has declined to accept an amendment to the Annex shall be treated as a non-Party only for the purpose of application of that amendment. 5 Any notification under this Article shall be made in writing to the Secretary-General. 6 The Secretary-General shall inform the Parties and Members of the Organization of: (a) any amendment that enters into force and the date of its entry into force generally and for each Party; and (b) any notification made under this Article. Article 20 Denunciation 1 This Convention may be denounced by any Party at any time after the expiry of two years from the date on which this Convention enters into force for that Party. 2 Denunciation shall be effected by written notification to the Depositary, to take effect one year after receipt or such longer period as may be specified in that notification. Article 21 Depositary 1 This Convention shall be deposited with the Secretary-General, who shall transmit certified copies of this Convention to all States which have signed this Convention or acceded thereto. 2 In addition to the functions specified elsewhere in this Convention, the Secretary-General shall: (a) inform all States that have signed this Convention, or acceded thereto, of: (i) each new signature or deposit of an instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession, together with the date thereof; (ii) the date of entry into force of this Convention; and (iii) the deposit of any instrument of denunciation from the Convention, together with the date on which it was received and the date on which the denunciation takes effect; and (b) as soon as this Convention enters into force, transmit the text thereof to the Secretariat of the United Nations for registration and publication in accordance with Article 102 of the Charter of the United Nations. Article 22 Languages This Convention is established in a single original in the Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish languages, each text being equally authentic. DONE AT LONDON this thirteenth day of February, two thousand and four. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the undersigned, being duly authorised by their respective Governments for that purpose, have signed this Convention. SECTION A - GENERAL PROVISIONS Regulation A-1 Definitions For the purposes of this Annex: 1 "Anniversary date" means the day and the month of each year corresponding to the date of expiry of the Certificate. 2 "Ballast Water Capacity" means the total volumetric capacity of any tanks, spaces or compartments on a ship used for carrying, loading or discharging Ballast Water, including any multi-use tank, space or compartment designed to allow carriage of Ballast Water. 3 "Company" means the owner of the ship or any other organization or person such as the manager, or the bareboat charterer, who has assumed the responsibility for operation of the ship from the owner of the ship and who on assuming such responsibility has agreed to take over all the duties and responsibilities imposed by the International Safety Management Code1. 4 "Constructed" in respect of a ship means a stage of construction where: .1 the keel is laid; or .2 construction identifiable with the specific ship begins; .3 assembly of the ship has commenced comprising at least 50 tonnes or 1 percent of the estimated mass of all structural material, whichever is less; or .4 the ship undergoes a major conversion. 5 "Major conversion" means a conversion of a ship: .1 which changes its ballast water carrying capacity by 15 percent or greater, or .2 which changes the ship type, or .3 which, in the opinion of the Administration, is projected to prolong its life by ten years or more, or .4 which results in modifications to its ballast water system other than component replacement-in-kind. Conversion of a ship to meet the provisions of regulation D-1 shall not be deemed to constitute a major conversion for the purpose of this Annex. 6 "From the nearest land" means from the baseline from which the territorial sea of the territory in question is established in accordance with international law except that, for the purposes of the Convention, "from the nearest land" off the north-eastern coast of Australia shall mean from a line drawn from a point on the coast of Australia in latitude 11°00´ S, longitude 142°08´ E to a point in latitude 10°35´ S, longitude 141°55´ E thence to a point latitude 10°00´ S, longitude 142°00´ E thence to a point latitude 9°10´ S, longitude 143°52´ E thence to a point latitude 9°00´ S, longitude 144°30´ E thence to a point latitude 10°41´ S, longitude 145°00´ E thence to a point latitude 13°00´ S, longitude 145°00´ E thence to a point latitude 15°00´ S, longitude 146°00´ E thence to a point latitude 17°30´ S, longitude 147°00´ E thence to a point latitude 21°00´ S, longitude 152°55´ E thence to a point latitude 24°30´ S, longitude 154°00´ E thence to a point on the coast of Australia in latitude 24°42´ S, longitude 153°15´ E. 7 "Active Substance" means a substance or organism, including a virus or a fungus, that has a general or specific action on or against Harmful Aquatic Organisms and Pathogens. Regulation A-2 General Applicability Except where expressly provided otherwise, the discharge of Ballast Water shall only be conducted through Ballast Water Management in accordance with the provisions of this Annex. Regulation A-3 Exceptions The requirements of regulation B-3, or any measures adopted by a Party pursuant to Article 2.3 and Section C, shall not apply to: 1 the uptake or discharge of Ballast Water and Sediments necessary for the purpose of ensuring the safety of a ship in emergency situations or saving life at sea; or 2 the accidental discharge or ingress of Ballast Water and Sediments resulting from damage to a ship or its equipment: .1 provided that all reasonable precautions have been taken before and after the occurrence of the damage or discovery of the damage or discharge for the purpose of preventing or minimizing the discharge; and .2 unless the owner, Company or officer in charge wilfully or recklessly caused damage; or 3 the uptake and discharge of Ballast Water and Sediments when being used for the purpose of avoiding or minimizing pollution incidents from the ship; or 4 the uptake and subsequent discharge on the high seas of the same Ballast Water and Sediments; or 5 the discharge of Ballast Water and Sediments from a ship at the same location where the whole of that Ballast Water and those Sediments originated and provided that no mixing with unmanaged Ballast Water and Sediments from other areas has occurred. If mixing has occurred, the Ballast Water taken from other areas is subject to Ballast Water Management in accordance with this Annex. Regulation A-4 Exemptions 1 A Party or Parties, in waters under their jurisdiction, may grant exemptions to any requirements to apply regulations B-3 or C-1, in addition to those exemptions contained elsewhere in this Convention, but only when they are: .1 granted to a ship or ships on a voyage or voyages between specified ports or locations; or to a ship which operates exclusively between specified ports or locations; .2 effective for a period of no more than five years subject to intermediate review; .3 granted to ships that do not mix Ballast Water or Sediments other than between the ports or locations specified in paragraph 1.1; and .4 granted based on the Guidelines on risk assessment developed by the Organization. 2 Exemptions granted pursuant to paragraph 1 shall not be effective until after communication to the Organization and circulation of relevant information to the Parties. 3 Any exemptions granted under this regulation shall not impair or damage the environment, human health, property or resources of adjacent or other States. Any State that the Party determines may be adversely affected shall be consulted, with a view to resolving any identified concerns. 4 Any exemptions granted under this regulation shall be recorded in the Ballast Water record book. Regulation A-5 Equivalent compliance Equivalent compliance with this Annex for pleasure craft used solely for recreation or competition or craft used primarily for search and rescue, less than 50 metres in length overall, and with a maximum Ballast Water capacity of 8 cubic metres, shall be determined by the Administration taking into account Guidelines developed by the Organization. SECTION B - MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL REQUIREMENTS FOR SHIPS Regulation B-1 Ballast Water Management Plan Each ship shall have on board and implement a Ballast Water Management plan. Such a plan shall be approved by the Administration taking into account Guidelines developed by the Organization. The Ballast Water Management plan shall be specific to each ship and shall at least: 1 detail safety procedures for the ship and the crew associated with Ballast Water Management as required by this Convention; 2 provide a detailed description of the actions to be taken to implement the Ballast Water Management requirements and supplemental Ballast Water Management practices as set forth in this Convention; 3 detail the procedures for the disposal of Sediments: .1 at sea; and .2 to shore; 4 include the procedures for coordinating shipboard Ballast Water Management that involves discharge to the sea with the authorities of the State into whose waters such discharge will take place; 5 designate the officer on board in charge of ensuring that the plan is properly implemented; 6 contain the reporting requirements for ships provided for under this Convention; and 7 be written in the working language of the ship. If the language used is not English, French or Spanish, a translation into one of these languages shall be included. Regulation B-2 Ballast Water Record Book 1 Each ship shall have on board a Ballast Water record book that may be an electronic record system, or that may be integrated into another record book or system and, which shall at least contain the information specified in Appendix II. 2 Ballast Water record book entries shall be maintained on board the ship for a minimum period of two years after the last entry has been made and thereafter in the Company's control for a minimum period of three years. 3 In the event of the discharge of Ballast Water pursuant to regulations A-3, A-4 or B-3.6 or in the event of other accidental or exceptional discharge of Ballast Water not otherwise exempted by this Convention, an entry shall be made in the Ballast Water record book describing the circumstances of, and the reason for, the discharge. 4 The Ballast Water record book shall be kept readily available for inspection at all reasonable times and, in the case of an unmanned ship under tow, may be kept on the towing ship. 5 Each operation concerning Ballast Water shall be fully recorded without delay in the Ballast Water record book. Each entry shall be signed by the officer in charge of the operation concerned and each completed page shall be signed by the master. The entries in the Ballast Water record book shall be in a working language of the ship. If that language is not English, French or Spanish the entries shall contain a translation into one of those languages. When entries in an official national language of the State whose flag the ship is entitled to fly are also used, these shall prevail in case of a dispute or discrepancy. 6 Officers duly authorized by a Party may inspect the Ballast Water record book on board any ship to which this regulation applies while the ship is in its port or offshore terminal, and may make a copy of any entry, and require the master to certify that the copy is a true copy. Any copy so certified shall be admissible in any judicial proceeding as evidence of the facts stated in the entry. The inspection of a Ballast Water record book and the taking of a certified copy shall be performed as expeditiously as possible without causing the ship to be unduly delayed. Regulation B-3 Ballast Water Management for Ships 1 A ship constructed before 2009: .1 with a Ballast Water Capacity of between 1,500 and 5,000 cubic metres, inclusive, shall conduct Ballast Water Management that at least meets the standard described in regulation D-1 or regulation D-2 until 2014, after which time it shall at least meet the standard described in regulation D-2; .2 with a Ballast Water Capacity of less than 1,500 or greater than 5,000 cubic metres shall conduct Ballast Water Management that at least meets the standard described in regulation D-1 or regulation D-2 until 2016, after which time it shall at least meet the standard described in regulation D-2. 2 A ship to which paragraph 1 applies shall comply with paragraph 1 not later than the first intermediate or renewal survey, whichever occurs first, after the anniversary date of delivery of the ship in the year of compliance with the standard applicable to the ship. 3 A ship constructed in or after 2009 with a Ballast Water Capacity of less than 5,000 cubic metres shall conduct Ballast Water Management that at least meets the standard described in regulation D-2. 4 A ship constructed in or after 2009, but before 2012, with a Ballast Water Capacity of 5,000 cubic metres or more shall conduct Ballast Water Management in accordance with paragraph 1.2. 5 A ship constructed in or after 2012 with a Ballast Water Capacity of 5000 cubic metres or more shall conduct Ballast Water Management that at least meets the standard described in regulation D-2. 6 The requirements of this regulation do not apply to ships that discharge Ballast Water to a reception facility designed taking into account the Guidelines developed by the Organization for such facilities. 7 Other methods of Ballast Water Management may also be accepted as alternatives to the requirements described in paragraphs 1 to 5, provided that such methods ensure at least the same level of protection to the environment, human health, property or resources, and are approved in principle by the Committee. Regulation B-4 Ballast Water Exchange 1 A ship conducting Ballast Water exchange to meet the standard in regulation D-1 shall: .1 whenever possible, conduct such Ballast Water exchange at least 200 nautical miles from the nearest land and in water at least 200 metres in depth, taking into account the Guidelines developed by the Organization; .2 in cases where the ship is unable to conduct Ballast Water exchange in accordance with paragraph 1.1, such Ballast Water exchange shall be conducted taking into account the Guidelines described in paragraph 1.1 and as far from the nearest land as possible, and in all cases at least 50 nautical miles from the nearest land and in water at least 200 metres in depth. 2 In sea areas where the distance from the nearest land or the depth does not meet the parameters described in paragraph 1.1 or 1.2, the port State may designate areas, in consultation with adjacent or other States, as appropriate, where a ship may conduct Ballast Water exchange, taking into account the Guidelines described in paragraph 1.1. 3 A ship shall not be required to deviate from its intended voyage, or delay the voyage, in order to comply with any particular requirement of paragraph 1. 4 A ship conducting Ballast Water exchange shall not be required to comply with paragraphs 1 or 2, as appropriate, if the master reasonably decides that such exchange would threaten the safety or stability of the ship, its crew, or its passengers because of adverse weather, ship design or stress, equipment failure, or any other extraordinary condition. 5 When a ship is required to conduct Ballast Water exchange and does not do so in accordance with this regulation, the reasons shall be entered in the Ballast Water record book. Regulation B-5 Sediment Management for Ships 1 All ships shall remove and dispose of Sediments from spaces designated to carry Ballast Water in accordance with the provisions of the ship's Ballast Water Management plan. 2 Ships described in regulation B-3.3 to B-3.5 should, without compromising safety or operational efficiency, be designed and constructed with a view to minimize the uptake and undesirable entrapment of Sediments, facilitate removal of Sediments, and provide safe access to allow for Sediment removal and sampling, taking into account guidelines developed by the Organization. Ships described in regulation B-3.1 should, to the extent practicable, comply with this paragraph. Regulation B-6 Duties of Officers and Crew Officers and crew shall be familiar with their duties in the implementation of Ballast Water Management particular to the ship on which they serve and shall, appropriate to their duties, be familiar with the ship's Ballast Water Management plan. SECTION C - SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS IN CERTAIN AREAS Regulation C-1 Additional Measures 1 If a Party, individually or jointly with other Parties, determines that measures in addition to those in Section B are necessary to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the transfer of Harmful Aquatic Organisms and Pathogens through ships' Ballast Water and Sediments, such Party or Parties may, consistent with international law, require ships to meet a specified standard or requirement. 2 Prior to establishing standards or requirements under paragraph 1, a Party or Parties should consult with adjacent or other States that may be affected by such standards or requirements. 3 A Party or Parties intending to introduce additional measures in accordance with paragraph 1 shall: .1 take into account the Guidelines developed by the Organization. .2 communicate their intention to establish additional measure(s) to the Organization at least 6 months, except in emergency or epidemic situations, prior to the projected date of implementation of the measure(s). Such communication shall include: .1 the precise co-ordinates where additional measure(s) is/are applicable; .2 the need and reasoning for the application of the additional measure(s), including, whenever possible, benefits; .3 a description of the additional measure(s); and .4 any arrangements that may be provided to facilitate ships' compliance with the additional measure(s). .3 to the extent required by customary international law as reflected in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, as appropriate, obtain the approval of the Organization. 4 A Party or Parties, in introducing such additional measures, shall endeavour to make available all appropriate services, which may include but are not limited to notification to mariners of areas, available and alternative routes or ports, as far as practicable, in order to ease the burden on the ship. 5 Any additional measures adopted by a Party or Parties shall not compromise the safety and security of the ship and in any circumstances not conflict with any other convention with which the ship must comply. 6 A Party or Parties introducing additional measures may waive these measures for a period of time or in specific circumstances as they deem fit. Regulation C-2 Warnings Concerning Ballast Water Uptake in Certain Areas and Related Flag State Measures 1 A Party shall endeavour to notify mariners of areas under their jurisdiction where ships should not uptake Ballast Water due to known conditions. The Party shall include in such notices the precise coordinates of the area or areas, and, where possible, the location of any alternative area or areas for the uptake of Ballast Water. Warnings may be issued for areas: .1 known to contain outbreaks, infestations, or populations of Harmful Aquatic Organisms and Pathogens (e.g., toxic algal blooms) which are likely to be of relevance to Ballast Water uptake or discharge; .2 near sewage outfalls; or .3 where tidal flushing is poor or times during which a tidal stream is known to be more turbid. 2 In addition to notifying mariners of areas in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 1, a Party shall notify the Organization and any potentially affected coastal States of any areas identified in paragraph 1 and the time period such warning is likely to be in effect. The notice to the Organization and any potentially affected coastal States shall include the precise coordinates of the area or areas, and, where possible, the location of any alternative area or areas for the uptake of Ballast Water. The notice shall include advice to ships needing to uptake Ballast Water in the area, describing arrangements made for alternative supplies. The Party shall also notify mariners, the Organization, and any potentially affected coastal States when a given warning is no longer applicable. Regulation C-3 Communication of Information The Organization shall make available, through any appropriate means, information communicated to it under regulations C-1 and C-2. SECTION D - STANDARDS FOR BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT Regulation D-1 Ballast Water Exchange Standard 1 Ships performing Ballast Water exchange in accordance with this regulation shall do so with an efficiency of at least 95 percent volumetric exchange of Ballast Water. 2 For ships exchanging Ballast Water by the pumping-through method, pumping through three times the volume of each Ballast Water tank shall be considered to meet the standard described in paragraph 1. Pumping through less than three times the volume may be accepted provided the ship can demonstrate that at least 95 percent volumetric exchange is met. Regulation D-2 Ballast Water Performance Standard 1 Ships conducting Ballast Water Management in accordance with this regulation shall discharge less than 10 viable organisms per cubic metre greater than or equal to 50 micrometres in minimum dimension and less than 10 viable organisms per millilitre less than 50 micrometres in minimum dimension and greater than or equal to 10 micrometres in minimum dimension; and discharge of the indicator microbes shall not exceed the specified concentrations described in paragraph 2. 2 Indicator microbes, as a human health standard, shall include: .1 Toxicogenic Vibrio cholerae (O1 and O139) with less than 1 colony forming unit (cfu) per 100 millilitres or less than 1 cfu per 1 gram (wet weight) zooplankton samples; .2 Escherichia coli less than 250 cfu per 100 millilitres; .3 Intestinal Enterococci less than 100 cfu per 100 milliliters. Regulation D-3 Approval requirements for Ballast Water Management systems 1 Except as specified in paragraph 2, Ballast Water Management systems used to comply with this Convention must be approved by the Administration taking into account Guidelines developed by the Organization. 2 Ballast Water Management systems which make use of Active Substances or preparations containing one or more Active Substances to comply with this Convention shall be approved by the Organization, based on a procedure developed by the Organization. This procedure shall describe the app …