BallastwasserDischampfangs
In English, the term is ballast water; in German, it is Ballastwasser. Ballast water is seawater carried in ballast tanks to provide stability, trim, and buoyancy for ships when cargo is not loaded. The water is typically drawn from the sea near the port of departure and discharged at the destination. While necessary for safe operation, ballast water can transport marine organisms, including plankton, larvae, and microbes, across oceans.
If discharged into a region different from where it was taken on, these organisms may establish themselves
To prevent such transfers, international and national regulations require ballast water management. Ships must have a
The International Maritime Organization's Ballast Water Management Convention, adopted in 2004 and in force since 2017,