What is Ballast Water? Ballast Tanks and Ship Ballast

Ballast water is the sea water taken into the ballast tanks of the ship to maintain ship's stability. Larger the size of the ship, greater the stability it requires, and more number of ballast tanks it possess. Ballast water intake and discharge is generally done at the ports before the loading and unloading of cargo. The process of ballasting thus not only provides stability to the ship but also helps in several other processes. Find out more about ballast water, ballast tanks, and ballasting in the article inside.