2nd International
Ballast Water Treatment R&D Symposium

Monday 21 - Wednesday 23 July 2003
International Maritime Organization, London, UK

	The introduction of harmful aquatic organisms and pathogens to new environments via ships' ballast water is considered one of the greatest environmental challenges facing the global shipping industry this century, and requires the urgent development of innovative management and treatment measures. The Global Ballast Water Management Programme (GloBallast), in conjunction with The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST), are pleased to announce the 2nd International Ballast Water Treatment R&D Symposium, to be held at IMO Headquarters, London on 21-23 July 2003.
The R&D symposium has a truly global scope and highly focused objectives, and is intentionally scheduled immediately after the 49th meeting of IMO's Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC), which will be making key decisions on the new international ballast water Convention. The symposium therefore offers an unrivaled opportunity to present R&D outcomes and directions to the administrations and shipping industries of IMO member States. SYMPOSIUM REGISTRATION: If you have the free Adobe Reader you can download the pdf Ballast Water programme and registration form. BALLAST WATER PROGRAMME PDF DOWNLOAD (100kb) Alternatively you can register and pay online: ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM POST AND FAX If you are unable to view the attached files, contact the Events Department on the number below for a copy to be posted or faxed to you. ORGANISED BY: Global Ballast Water Management Programme The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology SUPPORTED BY: In addition to GloBallast and IMarEST, the symposium is supported by the National Science Foundation (USA), the Maritime & Coastguard Agency (UK), the University of Newcastle upon Tyne School of Marine Science & Technology (UK), the Global Environment Facility (GEF), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the International Maritime Organization (IMO). CONTACT: Events Department The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology 80 Coleman Street, London EC2R 5BJ, UK. Tel: +44 (0)20 7382 2615 Fax: +44 (0)20 7382 2667 Email: jacqueline.smith@imarest.org