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Country Profile Template
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Institutional Arrangements
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Name of
Country:_____________________________________________________________
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Lead Agency for ballast water management matters (name
of Ministry, Department, Authority etc):
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Country Focal Point for ballast water management
matters:
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Person's Position Title:
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Name of Organization:
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Tel (please add international
code):________________________________________
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Fax:
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E-mail:
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Web site:
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Is there a national policy, strategy and/or action
plan covering ballast water management?
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Yes
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No
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| 1.5
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Is there legislation/regulations governing ballast
water management?
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Yes
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No
If yes, please provide details as per Annex I.
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2.
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Ballast Water Management Measures
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Is there a national database or information system for
ballast water matters?
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Yes
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No
If yes, please list contact details (e.g. web site):
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Have ballast water risk assessments been carried out
for the main ports in the country?:
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Yes
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No
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Is there a ballast water sampling programme for the
main ports in the country?:
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Yes
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No
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Are the IMO 1997 ballast water management guidelines
(A.868(20)) implemented in the country?
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Yes
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No
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If yes, in what way?
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Are ships entering the country's ports required to
complete and submit the IMO Ballast Water Reporting Form?
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Yes
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No
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If yes, to what authority?
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Are there any other ballast water management
requirements in your country? Please describe.
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Yes
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No
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(Add additional pages if necessary)
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3.
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Research and Development
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Are there research and development projects relating
to ballast water management and invasive aquatic species in the
country?:
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Yes
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No
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If yes, please describe main areas of R & D and contact details for
further information.
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4.
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Status of Aquatic Invasions
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Is there a national database or information system for
the occurrence and status of aquatic invasions in the country?
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Yes
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No
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if yes, list contact details (e.g. web site):
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Are biological surveys and monitoring for Aquatic
Invasive Species carried out in ports in the country?
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Yes
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No
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Please provide the contact details for the government
agency or institution responsible for the central coordination of data and
information on aquatic invasions in the country
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