All ships intending to discharge ballast water are required to use an approved ballast water treatment system meeting the US ballast water discharge standard equal to the IMO D-2 standard as per below:
| Vessel Category | Ballast Water Capacity | Date Constructed | Vessel’s Compliance Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Vessels | All | On or after December 1, 2013 | On delivery |
| Existing Vessels | Less than 1,300 m3 | Before December 1, 2013 | First cheduled Drydocking after January 1, 2016 |
| 1,300 – 5,000 m3 | Before December 1, 2013 | First cheduled Drydocking after January 1, 2014 | |
| Greater than 5,000 m3 | Before December 1, 2013 | First cheduled Drydocking after January 1, 2016 |
Kian marine undertakes Supply, Installation, Testing & Commissioning of Ballast Water Management System. The Group also has the capability to service/ repair existing systems onboard.