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Regulations: 38
Chapter 1 - General
Regulation 1: Definitions
o Oil: Petroleum in any form including crude oil, fuel oil, sludge, oil
refuse and refined products
o Crude oil: Any liquid hydrocarbon mixture occurring naturally in the
earth
o Oil tanker: A ship constructed or adapted primarily to carry oil in bulk
o Crude oil tanker: An oil tanker engaged in the trade of carrying crude
oil
o Product carrier: An oil tanker engaged in the trade of carrying oil other
than crude oil
o Combination carrier: A ship designed to carry either oil or solid cargoes
in bulk
o Nearest land: The term "from the nearest land" means from the
baseline from which the territorial sea of the territory is established
o Special area: A sea area where for recognized technical reasons in
relation to its oceanographical and ecological condition and to the
particular character of its traffic the adoption of special
mandatory methods for the prevention of sea pollution by oil is required
o Special Areas List (for this annex):
Regulation 2: Application
o Unless expressly provided otherwise, the provisions of this Annex shall
apply to all ships.
Regulation 3: Exemptions
o Any ship such as hydrofoil, air-cushion vehicle, near-surface craft and
submarine craft etc.
o
o The Admin may waive the requirements of regulations 29, 31 and 32
of this Annex, for any oil tanker which engages exclusively on voyages
both of 72 h or less in duration and within 50 nautical miles from the
nearest land
Regulation 4: Exceptions
o Regulations 15 and 34 of this Annex shall not apply to:
1. The discharge into the sea of oil or oily mixture necessary for the
purpose of securing the safety of a ship or saving life at sea
2. the discharge into the sea of oil or oily mixture resulting from damage
to a ship or its equipment, only when all the precaution are taken to
avoid such a situation
Regulation 5: Equivalents
o
o The Administration may allow any fitting, material, appliance or
apparatus to be fitted in a ship as an alternative to that required by this
Annex if such fitting, material, appliance or apparatus is at least as
effective as that required by this Annex.
Chapter 2 - Surveys and certification
Regulation 6: Surveys
o Every oil tanker >= 100 GT & other ships >= 400 GT, are subject
to following surveys to ensure that the structure, equipment, systems,
fittings, arrangements and material fully comply with the applicable
requirements of this Annex:
1. Initial Survey: Before the ship is put in service or before
theCertificate (IOPPC) is issued for the first time.
2. Renewal Survey: <= 5 years.
3. Intermediate Survey: Within 3 months before/after 2nd/3rd
Anniversary Date of the Certificate.
4. Annual Survey: Within 3 months before/after each anniversary date.
5. Additional Survey: Either general or partial, according to the
circumstances such as major repair, replacement of the approved
items/machinery as per this Annex.
o The Administration must appoint a competent surveyor officer to carry
out various surveys. Such an officer holds the power to dismiss a vessel
until its defects are rectified.
Regulation 7: Issue or endorsement ofcertificate
o An International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate (IOPPC) shall be
issued upon successful initial/renewal survey to an oil tanker >= 150GT
or another ship >= 400 GT.
Regulation 12:
Tanks for oil residues
o Each ship >= 400 GT, shall be provided with tanks of appropriate
capacity to collect sludge based upon the length of voyage, condition of
machinery etc.
o Shall have no discharge connections to the bilge system, oily
bilge water holding tank(s), tank top or oily water separatorsexcept that
the tank(s) may be fitted with drains, withmanually operated self-closing
valves and arrangements for subsequent visual monitoring of the settled
water, that lead to an oily water holding tank or bilge well, or an
alternative arrangement, provided such arrangement does not connect
directly to the bilge piping system.
o Oil residue (sludge) may be disposed of directly from the oil residue
(sludge) tank(s) through the standard discharge connection.
o Piping to and from oil residue (sludge) tanks shall have no direct
connection overboard.
Regulation 12A: Oil fuel tank protection
o Any Ship 400 <= GT < 10000, shall be fitted with Oil Filtering
Equipment which has to be of a design approved by the Administration
and shall be such as will ensure that any oily mixture discharged into
the sea after passing through the system has an oil content not
exceeding 15 ppm.
o Any Ship GT >= 10000 shall be equipped as per above paragraph.
But in addition, it shall be provided with alarm arrangements to
indicate when this level cannot be maintained. The system shall also be
provided with arrangements to ensure that any discharge of oily
mixtures are automatically stopped when the oil content of the
effluent exceeds 15 ppm.
o Ships GT < 400 GT, to retain on board oil or oily mixtures for
subsequent discharge to reception facilities if vessel en-route, OWS
operated @ 15 ppm restriction, oily mixture does not originate from
cargo pump-room bilges on oil tankers
Regulation 15: Control of discharge of oil
Regulation 18:
Segregated ballast tanks
Regulation 19: Double hull and double bottom
requirements for oil tankers
o For the purpose of this regulation heavy grade oil means any of the
following:
1. Crude oils having a density at 15C higher than 900 kg/m3
2. Oils, other than crude oils, having either a density at 15C higher than
900 kg/m3 or a kinematic viscosity at 50C higher than 180 mm2/s
o If an oil tanker of 600<= GT < 5000, GT >= 5000 has satisfactory
CAS, then it shall be allowed to carry heavy grade oil of 900 <= density
<= 945 (kg/m3) until it reaches the age of 25 years from the date of its
delivery.
o Admin has right to void the above said statement at any time if not
satisfied.
o Govt of any Party to the Convention, shall prohibit the entry of a vessel
as said in the above para, on the grounds of safety of their property.
Regulation 22: Pump-room bottom protection
o
o This regulation applies to oil tankers of 5,000 tonnes deadweight and
above constructed on or after 1 January 2007.
o
o The pump-room shall be provided with a double bottom such that at
any cross-section the depth of each double bottom tank or space shall
be such that the distance h between the bottom of the pump-room and
the ship's baseline measured at right angles to the ship's baseline is not
less than h = 1 m (min).
Regulation 23: Accidental oil outflow performance
Regulation 24: Damage assumptions
Regulation 25: Hypothetical outflow of oil
Regulation 26: Limitations of size and arrangement of cargo tanks
Regulation 27: Intact stability
Regulation 28: Subdivision and damage stability
discharge in litres per nautical mile and total quantity discharged, or the oil content and rate of
discharge. This record shall be identifiable as to time and date and shall be kept for at least three
years.
o The oil discharge monitoring and control system shall come into operation when there is any
discharge of effluent into the sea and shall be such as will ensure that any discharge of oily
o mixture is automatically stopped when the instantaneous rate of discharge of oil exceeds that
permitted by Admin
o Instructions as to the operation of the system shall be in accordance with an operational
manual approved by the Administration. They shall cover manual as well as automatic operations
detectors approved by the Administration for a rapid and accurate determination of the oil/water
interface in slop tanks and shall be available for use in other tanks where the separation of oil and
water is effected and from which it is intended to discharge effluent direct to the sea.
the tanker is more than 50 nautical miles from the nearest land;
the instantaneous rate of discharge of oil content does not exceed 30 litres per nautical mile;
the total quantity of oil discharged into the sea does not exceed for:
1. Old Tankers (delivery on/before 31 Dec 79), 1/15000 of total particular cargo
2. New Tankers (delivery post 31 Dec 79), 1/30000 of total particular cargo
the tanker has in operation an oil discharge monitoring and control system and a slop tank
arrangement
The provisions of above para shall not apply to the discharge of clean or segregated ballast.
Equipment Manual detailing the system and equipment and specifying operational procedures. If an
alteration affecting the crude oil washing system is made, the Operations and Equipment Manual shall
be revised accordingly.
Every oil tanker of 150 gross tonnage and above shall be provided with an Oil Record Book Part II
(Cargo/Ballast Operations).
The Oil Record Book Part II shall be completed on each occasion, on a tank-to-tank basis if
appropriate,whenever any of the following cargo/ballast operations take place in the ship:
.8 closing of all applicable valves or similar devices after slop tank discharge operations;
.9 closing of valves necessary for isolation of dedicated clean ballast tanks from cargo and stripping
The total quantity of oil and water used for washing and returned to a storage tank shall be recorded in
In the event of accidental or other exceptional discharge of oil not excepted by that regulation, a
statement shall be made in the Oil Record Book Part II of the circumstances of, and the reasons for, the
discharge.
Each Ops recorded and signed by Duty Engineer and each completed page signed by Master of the
vessel.
tonnage and above shall carry on board a shipboard oil pollution emergency plan approved by the
Administration.
The plan shall consist at least of the procedure to be followed by the master or other persons having
the procedures and point of contact on the ship for coordinating shipboard action with national and
plan may be combined with the shipboard marine pollution emergency plan for noxious liquid
loading terminals, repair ports, and in other ports in which ships have oily residues to discharge, of
facilities for the reception of such residues and oily mixtures as remain from oil tankers and other ships
adequate to meet the needs of the ships using them without causing undue delay to ships.
For special areas, the Government of each Party to the present Convention having under its
jurisdiction entrances to seawater courses with low depth contour which might require a reduction of
draught by the discharge of ballast shall ensure the provision of the facilities referred to in paragraph 4
of this regulation but with the proviso that ships required to discharge slops or dirty ballast could be
Not apply to oil transfer operations associated with fixed or floating platforms including drilling rigs
The regulations contained in this chapter shall not apply to bunkering operations
account the qualifications contained in the best practice guidelines for STS operations
zone of a Party to the present Convention shall notify that Party not less than 48 h in advance of the scheduled STS
operations.
2 When prior operations have included the carriage or use of oils listed in paragraphs 1.1 to 1.3 of this
regulation, the cleaning or flushing of tanks or pipelines is not required
MARPOL ANNEX II
NOXIOUS
International Regulation for the control of pollution by
LIQUID SUBSTANCES
Total Regulations : 18 (All summarised and simplified for you :) )
Regulation 1:Definitions
o Liquid Substances: Those liquids having a vapour pressure not exceeding 2.8
kg/cm3 @ 37 deg C
o Noxious Liquid Substances (NLS): A liquid falling into category A,B,C,D of this
Annex.
o Special Areas: Baltic Sea, Black Sea, Antarctic Sea
o IBC Code (International Bulk Chemical Code): International code for
construction and Equipment handling NLS
o BC Code (Bulk Chemical Code): For carriage and handling of Dangerous
Chemicals in bulk
Regulation 2: Application
o It is applicable to all the ships carrying NLS. Exceptions can be there.
Regulation 3: Exceptions
o The discharge requirements of this Annex shall not apply to the discharge into
the sea of NLS when:
1. It is necessary for the purpose of securing the safety of a ship or saving life at
sea.
2. Results from damage to a ship or its equipment provided that all precautions
taken after occurrence of damage or discovery of discharge for the purpose
of preventing,minimizing the discharge except if the owner or the master acted
either with intent to cause damage or is approved by the Administration, when
being used for the purpose of combating specific pollution incidents in order to
minimize the damage from pollution.
3. Any such discharge shall be subject to the approval of any Government in
whose jurisdiction it is contemplated the discharge will occur.
Regulation 4: Exemptions
o
o With respect to amendments to carriage requirements due to the upgrading of
the categorization of a substance.
o
o Need not apply to a ship constructed before 1 July 1986 which is engaged in
restricted voyages by Administration between ports or terminals within/of a State
Party.
o
o For a ship whose constructional and operational features are such that ballasting
of cargo tanks is not required and cargo tank washing is only required for repair or
dry-docking.
Regulation 5: Equivalents
o The Administration may allow any fitting, material, appliance or apparatus to be
fitted in a ship as an alternative to that required by this Annex if such fitting,
material, appliance or apparatus is at least as effective as that required by this
Annex. This authority of the Administration shall not extend to the substitution of
operational methods to effect the control of discharge of Noxious Liquid
Substances as equivalent to those design and construction features which are
prescribed by regulations in this Annex.
Regulation 6: Categorization of NLS
[These categories were amended on 1 Jan 07.Previously, there were 5 categories and now
3+1.Vegetable oils are now promoted to Category Y from Appendix III of IBC Code]
Category X, Y, Z & OS are to be considered for the scope of this Annex.
o Cat X: These are the NLS which possess a major hazard to the marine
resources and aquatic world and humans. They cannot be discharged to sea.They
and their tank washings can be handed over to the Shore Facility Only.Washing
of tanks is done until the ppm level falls below a certain decided value as per the
IBC Code.
o Cat Y: NLS which if discharged to sea from tank cleaning or de-ballasting ops,
then they will present Acute Hazard for the above said resources (as in Cat
X).Stringent anti-pollution measures are to be taken for their handling.
o Cat Z: This category talks about those substances which possess a minor hazard
to the marine resources when their tank cleaning or de-ballast ops are discharged
to sea.
o Cat OS: This category includes the substances that do not posses any sort of
acute hazard on the maritime resources in any way.Minor precautions to be taken
for their handling.It includes apple juice, clay/coal slurry, glucose soln, molasses
and water.
o Chemical tankers which have been surveyed and certified by States Parties to
the present Convention in accordance with the provisions of the IBC/BC Code, as
applicable, shall be deemed to have complied with the provisions of the said
regulations, and the certificate issued under that Code shall have the same force
and receive the same recognition as the certificate issued under regulation 9 of
this Annex.
Regulation 8: Surveys
o Ships carrying NLS in Bulk shall be surveyed as below:
1. An initial survey before the ship is put in service or before the Certificate is
issued for first time. A complete survey of its structure, equipment, systems,
fittings, arrangements and material.
2. A renewal survey at intervals specified by Admin <= 5 years.
3. Intermediate survey within 3 months before/after 2nd or 3rd
anniversary date of the Certificate.
4. Annual survey within 3 months before/after each anniversary date
ofCertificate.
5. A special survey shall be done after certain circumstances or repairs on major
parts.
6. Whenever an accident occurs to a ship or a defect is discovered which affects the
integrity of the ship or the efficiency of its equipment, the master/owner of the
ship shall report at the earliest opportunity to Admin, Recognized organization or
the nominated surveyor responsible for issuing the relevant Certificate, who shall
cause investigations to be initiated to determine whether a survey is necessary.
Regulation 9: Issue/Endorsement
of Certificate
o
o An International Pollution Prevention Certificate for the Carriage of
Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk shall be issued, after an initial
orrenewal survey.
o
o Such Certificate shall be issued or endorsed either by the Administration or by
any person or organization duly authorized by it.
o
o The Government of a Party (another govt to the govt where ship is located) may,
at the request of the Admin, cause a ship to be surveyed and copy of
the Certificate and the survey report to be sent to the requesting admin.
o Language of Certificate shall be at least in English, French or Spanish.
[Thumb rule: Can discharge Cat OS in all areas and Cat X,Y,Z never in Special Areas]
After unloading, and, if required, after a prewash, a cargo tank may be ballasted.
o The Cargo Record Book shall be kept in such a place as to be readily available
for inspection.
o The competent authority of the Government of a Party may inspect the Cargo
Record Book on board any ship to which this Annex applies while the ship is in its
port, and may make a copy of any entry in that book and may require the master
of the ship to certify that the copy is a true copy of such entry.
Regulation 16: Port State control on operational
requirements
Harmful Substances are those which are identified in the IMDG Code (International Maritime
Dangerous Goods Code) Book.
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Regulation 1: Application
o Applied to all the ships carrying dangerous goods in packaged form unless exceptions
specified by the Administration.
Regulation 2: Packing
o Packages shall be adequate to minimize the hazard to the marine environment, having
regard to their specific contents.
Regulation 3: Marking & Labeling
o Dangerous packages containing harmful substances shall be duly marked with the correct
technical name and labeled to indicate that the substance is a marine pollutant.
o Following must be made sure:
1. Correct technical name must be there.
2. Label of "MARINE POLLUTANT" must be mentioned on the box.
3. Label must be properly affixed.
4. This red over yellow colour coding must be preferred.
5. Label and print must be still identifiable even if immersed for over 3 months in Sea Water.
Regulation 4: Documentation
o Shipper must send a document, declaring that the packaging is in proper order.
o Detailed stowage plan for the stowage of cargo must be present onboard for reference and
inspection.
Regulation 5: Stowage
o Harmful substances shall be properly stowed and secured so as to minimize the hazards to
the marine environment without impairing the safety of the ship and persons on-board.
Regulation 6: Quantity Limitation
o For very much scientific and technical reasons, harmful goods, need to be prohibited for
carriage beyond a certain limiting value.
o In limiting this value, due consideration must be given to the construction and and ability of
the handling equipment.
o Also effect of the goods on the packaging (they must not react).
Regulation 7: Exceptions
o Jettison of harmful substances carried in packaged form shall be prohibited at all times,
unless, for the purpose of the safety of the ship or saving life at sea.
o Subject to provisions of the present convention, appropriate measures based on the
physical, chemical and biological properties of harmful substances shall be taken to regulate
the washing of leakages overboard, provided that compliance with such measures would not
impair the safety of the ship and persons on-board.
Regulation 8: Port State Control on Operational
Requirements
o When a ship in a port of another party to this convention, is subjected to inspection by officer
duly authorized and it is found that the master/crew are not familiar with the handling and
emergency procedures of the harmful substances in packaged form then the ship shall be
detained from sailing until the correct procedures are brought in order in accordance with the
requirements of this annex.
Thats all Folks :)
Regulation 1: Definitions
o Sewage: For the purpose of this Annex, Sewage means the following,
1. Drainage and other waste from any form of toilets, urinals and WC scuppers.
2. Drainage from medical premises (dispensary, sick bay etc) via wash tubs and
scuppers located in such premises.
3. Drainage from spaces living animals (as on cattle carrier vessel)
4. Other waste waters when mixed with the drainage and storage of sewage.
o Sewage Treatment Plant( STP): A plant to disinfect the above said sewage. This
plant to be type approved under MEPC.2(VI).
[The factors mentioned in blue are responsible for the count of sewage treatment and
discharge]
o BOD (Biochemical Oxygen Demand): It is amount of dissolved oxygen needed by
aerobic bacteria to break down organic material in a waste water (such as
STP).The value of BOD can be determined in milligrams of oxygen consumed by
taking one litre of sample at 20 deg C in water kept in dark for 5 days.The
difference in dissolved oxygen between the initial measurement and the fifth day
measurement represents the biochemical oxygen demand. Also, it is not solely
responsible for the waste water strenth. Other industrial methods are employed for
that matter.
o e-Coli Count: It is rod shaped bacteria which can easily develop colonies and
multiply them under suitable conditions.Responsible for forming the 'good bacteria'
which forms the backbone of STP.
o Suspended Solids(SS): It is the amount of solid particles still present in the
effluent. The total amount of SS indicate the insoluble content of the sewage.
o Aerobic Bacteria: Such bacteria needs continuous supply of oxygen from air and
nutrient in form of solids (which it breaks down).They produce CO2 as remains.
o Anaerobic Bacteria: It can decompose the sludge and suspended solids without
the presence of oxygen but they produce harmful gases such as CO,H2S and CH4.
o Holding Tank: Means a tank used for collection and storage of sewage.
o Nearest Land: Base line of land from which the sea starts.
Regulation 2: Application
Ammendments: Those ships that are built on or after 27 Sep 2003 are considered
as new ships for the purpose of this annex and they need to carry ISPP Certificate
since 1 Aug 2005.
Existing Ships are those whose keel laid on or after 2 Oct 1983 or building contract
signed before 27 Sep 2003.They need to carry ISPP since 27 Sep 2008.
o New ship of 400 GT and above (formerly 200 GT)
o New ship < 400 GT but certified to carry more than 15 persons (formerly 10
persons)
o New ships with unspecified GT but certified to carry > 15 persons.
o Existing ships >= 400 GT ( formerly 200 GT) since 5 years (formerly 10
years) of date of entry into force of this Annex.
o Existing ships < 400 GT, certified to carry > 15 persons, since 5 years (formerly
10 years) of date of entry into force of this Annex.
o Existing ships with unspecified GT, certified to carry > 15 persons, since 5 years
(formerly 10 years) of date of entry into force of this Annex.
Regulation 3: Surveys
o Initial Survey before ship put to service or when certificate for this annex is
issued for first time.
o Periodic Survey <= 5 years to ensure equipment, fittings etc in order as per
Admin.
o Survey done by competent officers of Admin and post survey no major changes
in equipment advised.
Regulation 4: Issue of Certificate
To enable standardizatin for the purpose of regulation 10, ship's discharge pipe line needs to be
fitted with standard discharge connection whose dimentions are as follows,
Description Dimention
Outside Diameter 210 mm
Inner Diameter Acc. to pipe OD
Bolt Circle Dia. 170 mm
Slots in Flanges 4 holes (18 mm in dia).Slot width 18 mm
Flange Thickness 16 mm
Bolts & Nuts 4, each 16 mm in dia @ suitable lenth
This flange is designed to accept pipes of upto 100 mm ID and they are made of steel or other
equivalent material. Its fitted with a gasket of oil proof material, suitable for pressure of 6 kg/cm2.
Ships
Regulations: 10 (previously 9)
Enforcement: 31 Dec 1988
Amended : 15 Jul 2011
Regulation 1: Definitions
o Garbage is referred to all kind of victual, domestic and operational waste which are
generated due to normal ops on board and are liable to disposed of continuously or
periodically.
o Animal carcasses means the bodies of any animals that are carried on board as cargo and
that die or are euthanized during the voyage.
o Cargo residues means the remnants of any cargo
o Cooking oil means any type of edible oil or animal fat used or intended to be used for the
preparation or cooking of food
o Domestic wastes means all types of wastes generated in the accommodation spaces on
board the ship.
o En route means that the ship is underway at sea on a course
o Fixed or floating platforms means fixed or floating structures located at sea which are
engaged in the exploration, exploitation or associated offshore processing of sea-bed mineral
resources
o Food wastes means any spoiled or unspoiled food substances and includes fruits,
vegetables, dairy products, poultry, meat products and food scraps generated aboard ship.
o Nearest land. The term "from the nearest land" means from the baseline from which the
territorial sea of the territory in question is established in accordance with international law.
o Special area means a sea area where for recognized technical reasons in relation to its
oceanographic and ecological condition.
Regulation 2: Application
o Applies to all kinds of vessels unless any exemption specified by the Administration.
Reg 3,4,5,6 are covered in chart shown below,their names are,
o When garbage is discharged into the sea in accordance with regulations 4, 5 or 6 of Annex V
of MARPOL:
.1 Date and time of discharge
.2 Position of the ship (latitude and longitude). Note: for cargo
residue discharges, include discharge start and stop positions.
.3 Category of garbage discharged
.4 Estimated amount discharged for each category in cubic metres
.5 Signature of the officer in charge of the operation.
o Accidental or other exceptional discharges or loss of garbage into the sea, including in
accordance with regulation 7 of Annex V of MARPOL:
.1 Date and time of occurrence
.2 Port or position of the ship at time of occurrence (latitude, longitude and water depth if known)
.3 Categories of garbage discharged or lost
.4 Estimated amount for each category in cubic metres
.5 The reason for the discharge or loss
MARPOL ANNEX VI
AIR Pollution
International regulation for prevention of
from Ships
Enforcement: 19 May 05
Amended: 1 July 2010
Regulations: 18
Chapter 1 - General
Regulation 1: Application
The provisions of this Annex shall apply to all ships, except where expressly provided
Regulation 2: Definitions
Auxiliary Control Device: A system, function or control strategy installed on a marine diesel
engine that is used to protect the engine and/or its ancillary equipment against operating conditions
that could result in damage or failure, or that is used to facilitate the starting of the engine.
Continuous feeding: Defined as the process whereby waste is fed into a combustion
chamber while the incinerator is in normal operating conditions with the combustion chamber
operative temperature between 850C and 1,200C
Defeat device: It is a device which measures, senses and responds to the operating variables
(such as temp, press) for the purpose of activation, delay or deactivation of a service or a
component of a system.
NOx Technical Code: Control of Emission of Nitrogen Oxides from Marine Diesel Engines
Ozone-Depleting Substances: According to the Montreal Protocol, the substances which deplete
the ozone layer of the atmosphere. For example: Halon 1211/1301/2402, CFC-11/12/113/114/115
Shipboard Incinerator: A shipboard facility designed for the primary purpose of incineration
Regulation 3: Exceptions and exemptions
o Regulations of this Annex shall not apply to:
1. any emission necessary for the purpose of securing the safety of a ship or saving life at sea
2. any emission resulting from damage to a ship
o The Admin, as appropriate, issue an exemption for a ship to conduct trials for the
development of ship emission reduction and control technologies and engine design
programmes under NOx Technical Code 2008.
o
o the type or types of emission(s) that is or are being proposed for control (i.e., NOx or SOx
and
o particulate matter or all three types of emissions);
o Emissions directly arising from the exploration, exploitation and associated offshore
processing of sea-bed mineral resources are, exempt from the provisions of this Annex.
Regulation 4: Equivalents
Admin may allow fitting of material or systems that are equivalent to the approved systems, only if,
they satisfactorily perform as specified.
Regulation 5: Surveys
Application
o It applied to each engine >= 130 kW
o Does not apply to Engines used for the Emergencies such as Emer. Gen. or
Lifeboat Engine
o If a ship sails only in state of entitled flag and has alternate methods to control
NOx
Major conversion
o Any ship's Main Engine that is modified on/after 1 Jan 2000 and:
1. Ship's engine is replaced by another
2. Major modification happened acc to NOx Technical Code 2008
3. Net MCR increased by 10% of original certification
Tiers of NOx
Subject to regulations of this Annex, the operation of a marine diesel engine that is
installed on a ship, the following Tiers are provided:
With regard to a ship with a marine diesel engine with a power output of more than
5,000 kW and a per cylinder displacement at or above 90 L, installed on a ship
constructed on or after 1 Jan 90 but prior to 1 January 2000, the IAPPC shall, for a
marine diesel engine to this regulation applies, indicate that either an approved method
has been applied.
Like SCR NOx Removal System.
Certification
The revised NOx Technical Code 2008 shall be applied in the certification, testing and
measurement procedures for the standards set forth in this regulation.
The procedures for determining NOx emissions set out in the revised NOx Technical
Code 2008 are intended to be representative of the normal operation of the engine.
Defeat devices and irrational emission control strategies undermine this intention and
shall not be allowed.
General requirements
The sulphur content of any fuel oil used on board ships shall not exceed the following
limits:
1. 4.50% m/m prior to 1 January 2012
2. 3.50% m/m on and after 1 January 2012
3. 0.50% m/m on and after 1 January 2020
Requirements within emission control areas
While ships are operating within an emission control area, the sulphur content of fuel oil
used on board ships shall not exceed the following limits:
1. 1.50% m/m prior to 1 July 2010
2. 1.00% m/m on and after 1 July 2010
3. 0.10% m/m on and after 1 January 2015
Additional Factors
Those ships using separate fuel oils to comply regulation and entering or leaving an
emission control area of this regulation shall carry a written procedure showing how the
fuel oil changeover is to be done, allowing sufficient time for the fuel oil service system
to be fully flushed of all fuel oils exceeding the applicable sulphur content The volume of
low sulphur fuel oils in each tank as well as the date, time and position of the ship when
any fuel oil changeover operation is completed prior to the entry into an emission
control area or commenced after exit from such an area shall be recorded in
Manoeuvring Log Book.
Each Party shall take all reasonable steps to promote the availability of fuel oils that
comply with this Annex
If a ship is observed not following the compliance then it must be encouraged to
comply by proving a report of incidence and evidence of the fresh compliance.
A Party shall notify the Organization when a ship has presented evidence of the non-
availability of compliant fuel oil.
A ship shall notify its Administration and the competent authority of the relevant
port of destination when it cannot purchase compliant fuel oil.
Fuel oil quality
o Fuel oil for combustion purposes delivered to and used on board ships to which
this Annex applies shall
meet the following requirements:
1. Not exceed the applicable sulphur content
2. Not cause an engine to exceed the applicable NOx emission limit
3. Not contain inorganic acid or be harmful to personnel
4. Not jeopardize the safety of ships
5. Not adversely affect the performance of the machinery
o This regulation does not apply to coal in its solid form or nuclear fuels.
o
o Fuel oil for combustion purposes delivered to and used on board shall be
recorded by means of a bunker delivery note.
o BDN to be retained for atleast 3 years from the date of delivery of oil.
o Inspection of BDN shall happen for trueness of the details
o The bunker delivery note shall be accompanied by a representative sample of the
fuel oil delivered.
o
o The sample is to be sealed and signed by the supplier's representative and the
master or officer in charge of the bunker operation on completion of bunkering
operations and retained under the ship's control until the fuel oil is substantially
consumed, but in any case for a period of not less than 12 months from the time
of delivery.
o
o Parties undertake to ensure that appropriate authorities designated by them:
1. maintain a register of local suppliers of fuel oil
2. require local suppliers to provide the bunker delivery note and sample as
required by this regulation
3. require local suppliers to retain a copy of the bunker delivery note for at least
three years for inspection and verification by the port State
4. take action as appropriate against fuel oil suppliers that have been found to
deliver fuel oil that does not comply with that stated on the bunker delivery note
5. inform the Administration of any ship receiving fuel oil found to be non-compliant
with the requirements