Answer
A – Issues-
1.Challenging Waters- High Turbidity and High TDS.
2.For UV type- High turbidity, Brackish water
3.Ozone type- hazardous substances produced as byproduct.
No more favorable treatment for the countries which have not ratified BW convention. Issuing SOC for compliance with D 2 standards.
PSC checks-
1.International BW Management certificate/ SOC.
2.T ype Approval certificate.
3.BWRB entries
4.BW MP.
5.Actual sampling.
6.Test records / TRO sensor calibration
7.Crew competency
8.Alarms and trips, working condition.
9.Operation LOG.
10.Critical Spare part list and availability.
11.Any signs of leakage/ unauthorized modification/ bypass. 12.PMS.
13.PPE/ MSDS for chemical type.
14.Shore Sampling records.