Fukushima Water Release Prompts South Korea to Review BWE Standards
Requirements implemented by Korean authorities on Ballast water management in reaction to release of treated wastewater from Fukushima nuclear power plant. In order to prevent the inflow of possible radioactive ballast water into Korean waters arising from discharge of treated wastewater from Fukushima nuclear powerplant, the following measures are to be implemented. Effective Date: From August 24, 2023, this measure will take effect without exception on weekends, nights and holidays. The vessel subject to regulations: Vessels that are entering the ports of Republic of Korea after uptaking ballast water in the ports belong to Aomori Prefecture, Iwate Prefecture, Fukushima Prefecture, Miyagi Prefecture, Ibaragi Prefecture, Chiba Prefecture in the eastern coast of Japan. 1. Vessels planning to enter Korean ports after taking on ballast water from six Eastern ports in Japan. (Aomori, Iwate, Fukushima, Miyagi, Ibaraki, Chiba) Action required: Submission of a ballast water reporting form*