Abstract The International Ballast Water Management (BWM) Convention entered into force
in September 2017. In the convention, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) …

Stony coral tissue loss disease (SCTLD) remains an unprecedented epizootic disease,
representing a substantial threat to the persistence and health of coral reef ecosystems in …

Ballast water is recognized as a leading pathway for the introduction of aquatic non‐
indigenous species which have caused substantial ecological damage globally. Following …

Ballast water has been identified as a leading vector for introduction of non‐indigenous
species. Recently, the International Maritime Organization implemented management …

The study provides a comprehensive assessment of ballast water treatment systems (BWTS)
selection regarding crucial parameters such as energy efficiency, fuel consumption, and CO …

Not to repeatedly write another general ballast water management (BWM) introduction
chapter, we here instead update the reader on selected ballast water issues with a focus on …

Ballast water releases from ships can have undesirable effects on the marine environment.
Invasive amphibian species released from ballast water is a standout amongst the most …

The process of desalination of seawater on commercial vessels is a vital event in the daily
life of the crew. As a result of the rapid developments in ballast water treatment operations …

The piping system of a ship is an essential system that is crucial for the ship's operation. An
example of tasks related to the ship's piping system is the design of the system itself. When …

According to IMO rules, when a new machine system needs to be integrated into the ship, it
is required to have low fuel consumption in terms of energy efficiency and emissions. The …