IMO participates in BWMTech North America conference
The IMO treaty countering the threat to marine ecosystems by potentially invasive species transported in ships' ballast water entered into force globally in September 2017. One year on, the number of ratifying States stands at 77, representing just over 77% of world gross tonnage, and the issue of implementing the regulations is in the spotlight.
To engage and support those in charge of applying the regulations, IMO’s Theofanis Karayannis is taking part in a number of events at the BWMTech North America conference in Fort Lauderdale, United States (25-27 September). Mr. Karayannis highlighted how IMO is moving towards uniform and effective implementation of the BWM Convention, with particular emphasis on the experience-building phase. He also contributed to discussions on various regulatory aspects of the treaty.
