GloBallast Partnership

The GloBallast Partnership is an international initiative aimed at reducing the environmental risks caused by ballast water discharged from ships. Ships take in ballast water for stability and later discharge it at different ports, which can transfer invasive species and spread pollutants. The partnership promotes safer ballast water management practices by providing training, technical assistance, and guidelines to shipping companies and ports, especially in developing countries. Its goal is to protect marine ecosystems, promote sustainable shipping, and ensure maritime safety by minimizing ecological disturbances caused by ballast water discharge.