The NBIC has seen an increased number of PDF Ballast Water Management Reporting forms (BWMR) that are corrupted and unable to be opened, thus requiring rejection. To ensure that your submission is processed, 1) please download a new BWMR from the NBIC, 2) make sure to download it first to your computer instead of opening in your browser, and 3) use only Adobe Acrobat Pro or Adobe Reader version 9 or higher to complete your BWMR.[Read more...] about Important information on how to submit a Ballast Water Management Form properly
NBIC is now fully staffed as of the reopening of the US Federal Government.
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NBIC will receive BWM Forms during the US Federal Government shutdown
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NBIC will continue to receive forms in the event of a US federal government shutdown
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Guidelines regarding current Ballast Water Management Form (form expires January 1, 2019)
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Elimination of Annual Ballast Water Summary Report Requirement for certain vessels operating exclusively within a single COTPZ starts 1 Oct 2018
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