ballast water
Defined in 1 dictionary — U.S. Code
United States Code
16 U.S.C. § 4702 — as used in this chapter
“ballast water” means any water and associated sediments used to manipulate the trim and stability of a vessel;
33 U.S.C. § 1322 — under this section
The term "ballast water" means any water, suspended matter, and other materials taken onboard a vessel—
(I) to control or maintain trim, draught, stability, or stresses of the vessel, regardless of the means by which any such water or suspended matter is carried; or
(II) during the cleaning, maintenance, or other operation of a ballast tank or ballast water management system of the vessel.