Why do we need to exchange ballast water onboard? List the various methods for carrying out a ballast water exchange.
We need to exchange ballast water on board to maintain the ship’s stability and keep the cargo safe. Proper Ballasting and Deballasting can significantly reduce the rolling and pitching of the vessel. Where can the Exchange of ballast take place? Ballast water exchange cannot be carried out anywhere at sea. Following are the requirements. The…