Ballast water treatment apparatus and methods for preventing foreign aquatic
invasive species form entering marine ecological zones by translocation in ship's
ballast water. The apparatus includes a housing, a filter member, and UV water
treatment chambers. Methods include use of a ship's fire hydrant system for moving
ballast water from the ship's ballast tanks into the apparatus for filtration and
treatment. In-port service vessels and dock-side service vehicles are equipped
with the treatment and filtration apparatus to provided in-port or dock-side ballast
water treatment services. Related methods are also provided.