APPENDIX E Great Lakes Maritime Industry Voluntary Ballast Water Management Plan for the Control of Ruffe in Lake Superior Ports, 1993
GREAT LAKES MARITIME INDUSTRY VOLUNTARY BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE CONTROL OF RUFFE IN LAKE SUPERIOR PORTS 1993
Owners and operators of vessels in the domestic and international trade on the Great Lakes recognize their role in assisting the governments of the United States and Canada in controlling the introduction and spread of non-indigenous fish species. We recognize that control must be on many fronts, including ballast water management, chemical control, predatory fish control, and other mechanisms. Vessels must use ballast water for safety purposes to provide adequate stability, trim, propulsion, maneuverability, and hull stress control. Recognizing these constraints, the marine industry will do everything within its power, consistent with safety and stability, to decrease the spread of known unwanted non-indigenous species. The introduction of new species from outside the system is under the control of the U. S. and Canadian Coast Guards through ballast water exchange regulations prior to entry into the system. This plan deals with the control of the spread of the European Ruffe from Western Lake Superior ports, in particular, Duluth/Superior or other harbors where Ruffe colonies are documented.
FOR VESSELS DEPARTING LAKE SUPERIOR PORTS WEST OF BALLAST DEMARCATION LINE:
FOR VESSELS DEPARTING LAKE SUPERIOR PORTSEAST OF BALLAST DEMARCATION LINE:
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FORALL VESSELS DEPARTING LAKE SUPERIOR PORTS:
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VOLUNTARY BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN CO-SPONSORED BY:
• Canadian Shipowners Association |
• The Thunder Commission |
• Shipping Federation of Canada |
• Lake Carriers' Association 04/02/93 |
• Seaway Port Authority of Duluth |
• U.S. Great Lakes Shipping Association |