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.