Client portals GLOBAL (ENG) About us Services News and insights Contact us Home Certification Ballast Water Management System Commissioning Testing Ballast Water Management System Commissioning Testing. GUIDANCE NOTES MARINE & SHIPPING This guidance is provided for the benefit of shipowners and service suppliers engaged with commissioning testing of Ballast Water Management Systems (BWMS). Statutory requirements for commissioning testing of BWMS can be found in the International Maritime Organization (IMO) BWM.2/Circ.70, rev1 - Guidance for the commissioning testing of ballast water management systems, as amended. There may also be additional Flag Administration requirements that must be complied with. Download the guidance notes Related resources Service Suppliers Approval Need previous versions of the Rules? Email the rules team Who we are Careers Resources Lloyd's Register, LR and any variants are trading names of Lloyd's Register Group Limited, its subsidiaries and affiliates. Lloyd's Register Group Services Limited (Reg. no. 6193893) is a limited company registered in England and Wales. Registered office: 71 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 4BS, UK. A member of the Lloyd's Register group. © 2021 Lloyd's Register Group Services Limited. Privacy notice Cookies policy Terms of use Brexit update Modern slavery policy Your Privacy By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Accept All Cookies Cookies Settings