| Morocco ratifies Ballast Water treaty |
Morocco today (23 November) ratified the Ballast Water Management treaty, bringing the total number of ratifications to 45 States, with 32.93% of world tonnage (35% of world tonnage is needed to meet entry into force criteria). The convention is key in the fight against harmful impacts of invasive species in the marine environment. Mr. Rebbah, Transport Minister of Morocco and H.H. Princess Lalla Joumala Alaoui handed over the instrument of ratification to IMO Secretary-General Koji Sekimizu.
