Run Ballast Water Record Book Compliance Audit — Free

Inspection Setup and Vessel Identification

Vessel name, IMO number, flag, and inspection date recorded critical (required)

BWRB edition and record period identified

Applicable ballast water record format confirmed as revised Appendix II under MEPC.369(80) critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Inspector reviewed BWMS logbook, deck log, and supporting operational records

Yes No N/A

Note (optional)

Record Book Format and Entry Completeness

Entries follow the revised Appendix II layout and sequence critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Each ballast water operation entry includes date, time, and location/port as applicable critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Entry text is legible, unambiguous, and completed in ink or approved electronic format

Yes No N/A

No blank critical fields or unexplained gaps appear in reviewed entries critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Corrections are traceable and do not obscure original entries

Yes No N/A

Code A-H Usage and Entry Classification

Code A used only for ballast water uptake entries critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Code B used only for ballast water discharge entries critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Code C used only for ballast water treatment or management operations critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Code D used only for ballast water exchange entries critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Code E used only for sediment removal or tank cleaning entries critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Code F used only for accidental or exceptional discharge or release entries critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Code G used only for exemptions, waivers, or special circumstances entries critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Code H used only for remarks, supporting notes, or additional information entries

Yes No N/A

Reconciliation Against BWMS Logs and Supporting Evidence

Reviewed BWRB entries match BWMS timestamps and operation records critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Ballast water uptake, treatment, exchange, and discharge quantities reconcile with logs critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Any discrepancies are explained, documented, and supported by evidence

Yes No N/A

Required supporting documents are available for each sampled entry

Note (optional)

Sampled entries are traceable to the responsible officer and watch period

Yes No N/A

Deficiencies, Corrective Actions, and Sign-Off

All deficiencies and non-conformances documented with entry references critical (required)

Corrective actions assigned with owner and due date critical (required)

Immediate reporting required for any suspected falsification or missing mandatory entries critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Inspector overall assessment critical (required)

Note (optional)

Inspector signature critical (required)

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Run: Ballast Water Record Book Compliance Audit

Inspection Setup and Vessel Identification

Record Book Format and Entry Completeness

Code A-H Usage and Entry Classification

Reconciliation Against BWMS Logs and Supporting Evidence

Deficiencies, Corrective Actions, and Sign-Off

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