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Shipping & ballast water treatment testing · General methods

Fluorescein diacetate and CMFDA vital fluorescence

Living protist assessment in the 10 to less than 50 micrometre size class. Report built on the official document(s) shown below: record the method, quality controls, method-specific findings and result. Validate the method in your own laboratory and follow local regulations.

Guideline: Official basis: IMO BWM Convention, Regulation D-2 (Ballast water performance standard); IMO Guidelines G2 (Ballast water sampling). EPA ETV recommends dual FDA/CMFDA microscopy with on-site validation and notes limitations for cysts. Follow the authorised test plan; 46 CFR 162.060-5 incorporates the protocol for specified US testing.

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Shipping & ballast water treatment testing · General methods

Fluorescein diacetate and CMFDA vital fluorescence

OfficialIMO BWM Convention, Regulation D-2IMO Guidelines G2

Official basis: IMO BWM Convention, Regulation D-2 (Ballast water performance standard); IMO Guidelines G2 (Ballast water sampling). EPA ETV recommends dual FDA/CMFDA microscopy with on-site validation and notes limitations for cysts. Follow the authorised test plan; 46 CFR 162.060-5 incorporates the protocol for specified US testing.

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Ballast water viability (EPA ETV; IMO D-2)

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IMO D-2 limit (<10 per m³ ≥50 µm; <10 per mL 10-50 µm)

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