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Ballast Water Management
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The IMO framework requiring treatment or exchange of ballast water to prevent transfer of invasive marine species — implemented via the BWM Convention.
ECA (Emission Control Area)
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MARPOL Annex VI designated sea area with stricter sulphur + NOx limits than the global cap.