The introduction of harmful organisms through ships’ ballast water in the Adriatic Sea: global regime and actual implementation. Elements supportino a regional policy based on the BALMAS

Which are the main contents of the new global rules on the control and management of the transfers of harmful aquatic organisms and species through ships’ ballast water operations? And which the main issues that are common to countries bordering the Adriatic Sea for related implementation? Starting from September 2017, the entry into force of the Ballast Water Management Convention (London 2004) will require Parties big efforts in terms of information, management and compliance, particularly relevant in order to protect marine vulnerable areas such as the Adriatic basin.

The book summarizes the main common challenges ahead for the BWM Convention implementation at the regional level based on the findings of the BALMAS Project, funded by the European Union IPA Adriatic Cross-Border Cooperation Programme. Among these challenges are uniform port State controls and standardized training and the book includes an e-learning model course. The volume has been produced in collaboration with the Italian Coast Guard, CNR-ISMAR and the Italian Ministry for Environment, Land and Sea Protection.

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