CG adds year for some BWTS installs

The U.S. Coast Guard is giving more time for vessels being impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic to comply with regulations requiring ballast water treatment systems (BWTS) to be installed aboard. In recognizing the impact of public health and the significance of a continued flow of maritime commerce, the CG has stated that vessels with BWTS compliance dates before April 1, 2021, will have an extra 12 months to comply. (Source: Marine Link 04/10/20) https://www.marinelink.com/news/us-grants-bwts-extension-due-covid-477500?utm_source=MR-ENews-EditorsChoice-2020-04-12&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MR-ENews