Healthy oceans start with your vessel - be ready for the 2025 CIC
Be ready for the 2025 CIC - and avoid costly delays when Port State Control inspects.
From 1 September to 30 November 2025, Port State Control (PSC) authorities in Europe and Asia will run a Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) focusing on ballast water management (BWM).
If your Ballast Water Management System (BWMS) is not fully operational - or your documentation is incomplete - you risk detention or recorded deficiencies.
How Bawat BaaS can help
If your BWMS is faulty
Bawat BaaS offers IMO- and USCG-approved mobile ballast water treatment at select ports - ensuring your ballast water is compliant before discharge.
Pre-book before arrival and avoid the risk of detention, schedule disruption, and costly fines.
Key benefits:
- Guaranteed compliance
- Keep your schedule - avoid detention delays by pre-arranging treatment.
- Do your part for the ocean - stop invasive species before they spread.
Check out how Bawat BaaS works
We’ve created a video to show you exactly how Bawat BaaS – Ballast as a Service operates in practice. From arrival at port to the treatment of ballast water, the video demonstrates how Bawat BaaS provides an efficient, compliant solution no matter water quality.
Please press play!
What happens if you fail inspection?
Failing critical items (questions 1-6, 9, 10) can result in detention - your vessel will be held until the issue is rectified.
Failing less critical items (questions 7-8) results in non-detainable deficiencies - you can sail, but corrections will be required.
2025 PSC CIC: Ballast Water Management Checklist
(* No answers to starred questions can result in detention)
1.* Is a valid International Ballast Water Management Certificate (IBWMC) on board? 2.* Is the approved Ballast Water Management Plan (BWMP) on board?
3.* Is the BWMP up to date with applicable requirements?
4.* Are officers and crew familiar with their duties under the BWMP?
5.* Is the Ballast Water Management System (BWMS) approved by the Administration/recognized Organization?
6.* Is the BWMS operational?
7. Was ballast water managed according to the BWMP?
8. Is the Ballast Water Record Book (BWRB) properly filled, including any exemptions?
9.* Is ballast water sediment management in accordance with the BWMP?
10.* If an exemption exists, are its conditions being implemented?
Don't wait. Get in contact, receive a quote, Book your treatment now and sail into the 2025 CIC with confidence.
