(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order enables regulations to be made to give effect to the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships’ Ballast Water and Sediments, 2004.
The Convention, including its Annex and Appendices, can be obtained from the International Maritime Organization at IMO Publishing, 4 Albert Embankment, London, SE1 7SR, www.imo.org/publications; e-mail: sales@imo.org; telephone 0207 735 7611.
An impact assessment has not been prepared for this instrument because there is no impact on the costs of business. An Explanatory Memorandum is available alongside the instrument on www.legislation.gov.uk.