Ballast Water Explained: Origins, Environmental Dangers and Modern Solutions

Опубликовано: 28 Август 2026
на канале: Lloyd's Register Foundation Heritage Centre
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Discover the crucial role of ballast water in ship stability and the environmental threats it poses. Learn about the Ballast Water Management (BWM) Convention and how it's transforming maritime practices to protect our oceans from invasive species.

Image credit © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London.

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