Starting in 2025, two IMO resolutions come into effect specifying a new format for the ballast water record book (BWRB) and mandating approval of electronic BWRBs when replacing hard copy versions on board vessels. More about these new requirements for ballast water record-keeping and reporting in this statutory news.

https://www.dnv.com/news/ballast-water-record-keeping-and-reporting-requirements-upcoming-changes/