Common use of Ballast Clause in Contracts

Ballast. Used to improve the stability and control the draft of a ship. (In Ballast - having only ballast for a load) BLACK OIL A viscous and black or very dark brown colored oil. Depending on the quantity spilled, oil tends to quickly spread out over the water surface to a thickness of about one-millimeter. BLACK WATER (sewage) Examples - possible sources toilets, urinals and drainage from medical facilities (U.S. restriction). COC Certificate of Compliance, CG Form 3585. COTP Captain of the Port. CWA Clean Water Act. CVE Control Verification Examination is the examination of vessel for compliance with SOLAS requirements and applicable U. S. regulations. More properly referred to as the Passenger Vessel Certificate of Compliance Examination.

Ballast. Used to improve the stability and control the draft of a ship. (In Ballast - having only ballast for a load) BLACK OIL A viscous and black or very dark brown xxxxx colored oil. Depending on the quantity spilled, oil tends to quickly spread out over the water surface to a thickness of about one-millimeter. BLACK WATER (sewage) Examples - possible sources toilets, urinals and drainage from medical facilities (U.S. restriction). COC Certificate of Compliance, CG Form 3585. COTP Captain of the Port. CWA Clean Water Act. CVE Control Verification Examination is the examination of vessel for compliance with SOLAS requirements and applicable U. S. regulations. More properly referred to as the Passenger Vessel Certificate of Compliance Examination.