water-quality – Saron Marine Environmental Services

California’s Emergency Ballast Water Management Rule in Effect

The California State Lands Commission has implemented an emergency ballast water management rule. The emergency rule came into effect on June 18, 2025. Under this rule, vessels with ballast water sourced from waters with a measured salinity of less than 18 parts per thousand (ppt) — equivalent to 18 grams of salt per kilogram ofContinueContinue reading “California’s Emergency Ballast Water Management Rule in Effect”

Environmental Impact of Malfunctioning Neutralization Processes in Chlorine-Based Ballast Water Treatment Systems

Ballast water treatment systems play a crucial role in preventing the spread of invasive species and ensuring compliance with international environmental regulations. About 50% of the ships employ chlorine-based ballast water treatment systems to disinfect ballast water before discharge. However, malfunctions in the neutralization process of these systems can result in excessive chlorine levels inContinueContinue reading “Environmental Impact of Malfunctioning Neutralization Processes in Chlorine-Based Ballast Water Treatment Systems”