What are the laws in India concerning invasive species in ballast water
Does India have regulations in place to prevent the introduction of invasive species through ballast water?
- India has regulations in place to prevent the introduction of invasive species through ballast water under the Merchant Shipping (Control of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems on Ships) Rules, 2011.
- The rules require ships to carry and maintain a Ballast Water Management Plan to prevent the introduction of potentially harmful aquatic organisms and pathogens.
- Ships that discharge ballast water are subject to inspection and monitoring to ensure compliance with these regulations.
- India is a party to the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments, which aims to prevent the spread of harmful aquatic organisms in ballast water.
- Authorities in India work towards implementing measures to reduce the risk of invasive species introduction through ballast water to protect marine ecosystems.
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