[MAT 40,015] Objectives3 

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The objectives of these Regulations are to—

• (a)prevent, minimise or eliminate the transfer of harmful aquatic organisms and pathogens, through the control and management of ships’ ballast water and sediments;
• (b)require ships to which these Regulations apply, to carry and implement an approved Ballast Water Management Plan which details the actions to be taken which shall be compliant with these Regulations and the Convention; and
• (c)require ships to carry a ballast water record book for the purpose of recording ballast water transactions within the ship which includes ballasting and deballasting operations and ballast water internal transfers.