A

Really Handy Guide to Ship Certification-Part

4
A Revision Guide for Mariners
Keeping the Seas clean
 An electronic book for learning and revising ship certification

Kindle Edition

by

John Manley

2017 ©NavsBooks

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brief extracts for reviews and articles. Although the author and publisher has exercised the greatest care in compiling this book they do not
hold themselves responsible for the consequences arising from any inaccuracies. Extracts from British MCA M Notices re-produced under
OGL.
 Contents

The exploration continues

MARPOL
The International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate (IOPP)
International Pollution Prevention Certificate for the Carriage of Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk
(NLS)
The International Sewage Pollution Prevention Certificate
International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate (IAPPC)
International Energy Efficiency (IEE) Certificate
Statement of Compliance for Fuel Oil Consumption Reporting
Engine International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate
Antifouling
Ballast
 The Exploration Continues

Welcome to the fourth book in the series of Really Handy Guides to revising ship certification. This is a
guide for the professional mariner studying for their officer qualifications; it mixes facts about the
certificates, revision questions, and then adds a bit more. It is not intended to be the definitive book on
vessel certification, so if that is required, please refer to the source documents.

A logical, if not legally accurate method has been used to group the certificates within this series. The
first book covered identifying and defining a vessel, the second managing a vessel, the third safety, and
this publication, environmental certification. Along the way there will be some diversions beyond the
certificates, to break up the study, and add some useful information.

For those feeling the need to revise, each section will end with some revision questions and answers. For
those after pure facts, just press the hyperlinks to move along to the next topic.

Enjoy this journey through the important topic of ship certification.......JM

 MARPOL

MARPOL is the convention that states the requirements for many of the certificates contained in this
guide, therefore, prior to delving into those certificates, here is a quick wander through some of the key
facts of that convention.

MARPOL's full name is 'The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships'.
It is the international convention covering prevention of pollution of the marine environment by ships,
either from operational or accidental causes. Each of its annexes contains the regulations for specific
potential sources of pollution. The convention came into force in 1983 with Annexes I and II, more
Annexes followed until 2005, when the Regulations for the Prevention of Air pollution from ships came
into force.

The Annexes are:

Annex I- Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution by oil

Annex II- Regulations for the Control of Pollution by Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk
Annex III- Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution by Harmful Substances Carried by sea in Packaged
form
Annex IV- Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution by Sewage from Ships
Annex V-Regulation for the Prevention of Pollution by Garbage from Ships
Annex VI- Regulations for the Prevention of Air pollution from Ships

The pollutants covered by MARPOL are: Oil, NLS, Packages, Sewage, Garbage, Air.

Of these, Oil, Noxious Liquid substances, Sewage, and Air have associated certificates. The next six
sections of this guide will cover each of those pollutants in that order.
 Oil Pollution Certification

Annex 1 of MARPOL covers the prevention of pollution by oil from operations and accidental discharges.
It came into force in 1983, with amendments in 1992 making it mandatory for new oil tankers to have
double hulls and existing tankers to fit double hulls in accordance with a phased in schedule.

There is one certificate associated with the Annex, the IOPP.

The International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate (IOPP)

This certificate is required to be carried by oil tankers of 150 GT and above, and other ships of 400 GT
and above.

An oil tanker is a ship constructed or adapted primarily to carry oil in bulk in its cargo spaces when
carrying a cargo or part cargo of oil in bulk, and includes:

Combination carriers
Any "NLS tanker" as defined in Annex II of MARPOL
Any gas carrier as defined in chapter II-1 of SOLAS

Reference MARPOL Regulation 1

The certificate signifies that the ship has been surveyed in accordance with regulation 6 of Annex I of
MARPOL, and that that the survey shows that the structure, equipment, systems, fittings, arrangement
and material of the ship and their condition are in all respects satisfactory, and that the ship complies with
the applicable requirements of the Annex.

In addition to the certificate a supplement to the IOPP must be carried, a document that lists the
equipment covered by IOPP surveys.

Surveys required:

Initial survey
Renewal survey every 5 years
Intermediate survey not earlier than six months before and not later than six months after the half-
way date of the period of validity of the Certificate
Annual survey within 3 months before or after each anniversary date of the Certificate

Contents of the certificate:

Name of ship
Distinctive number or letters
Port of registry
Gross tonnage
Deadweight of the ship
IMO Number
Type of ship:
Oil tanker
Ship other than an oil tanker

Supplement to the IOPP

This must be attached to the certificate and is in one of two formats:

FORM A-Record of Construction and equipment for ships other than oil tankers
FORM B- Record of Construction and equipment for oil tankers

The contents of these two forms give an overview of the equipment covered by the regulations in Annex 1.

Headings in FORM A-Record of Construction and equipment for ships other than oil tankers

Particulars of ship
Equipment for the control of oil discharge from machinery space bilges and oil fuel tanks
Means for retention and disposal of oil residues
Oily bilge water holding tank
Standard discharge connection
Shipboard oil/marine pollution emergency plan
Equivalents

Headings in FORM B- Record of Construction and equipment for oil tankers

This contains the same information as Form A, plus:

Construction
Segregated Ballast
Double hull and double bottoms
 Accidental outflow protection
Limitations of size and arrangements of cargo tanks
Intact stability
Subdivision
Damage stability
Crude oil washing Retention of oil on board
Pumping, piping and discharge arrangements
Shipboard oil/marine pollution emergency plan
Ship-to-ship oil transfer operations at sea

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Revision Questions
A Reminder of the Annexes:

Annex I- oil
Annex II- Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk
Annex III- Harmful Substances Carried by sea in Packaged form
Annex IV-Sewage
Annex V-Garbage
Annex VI- Air

Question: What does IOPP stand for?

Answer: The International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate.

Note: These are the structural features included within MARPOL for tankers:

Segregated Ballast Tanks

Double Hull
Double Bottom
Pump-Room Bottom Protection
Accidental Oil Outflow Performance
Limitations of size and arrangements of Cargo Tanks
Intact Stability
Subdivision and Damage Stability
Slop Tanks
Pumping, Piping ad Discharge Arrangements

Question: Why is the IOPP required?

Answer: It is required by MARPOL Annex 1- Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution by oil.

Note: Every oil tanker of 150 gross tonnage and above and every ship other than an oil tanker of 400
gross tonnage and above shall carry on board a shipboard oil pollution emergency plan approved by the
Administration.

Question: List the MARPOL Annexes.

Answer:
Annex I- Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution by oil
Annex II- Regulations for the Control of Pollution by Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk
Annex III- Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution by Harmful Substances Carried by sea in Packaged
form
Annex IV- Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution by Sewage from Ships
Annex V-Regulation for the Prevention of Pollution by Garbage from Ships
Annex VI- Regulations for the Prevention of Air pollution from Ships

Question: Which ships require an IOPP?

Answer: Oil tankers of 150 GT and above and other ships of 400 GT and above.

Note: An oil record book Part I (machinery space operations) shall be carried to every oil tanker of 150
gross tonnage and above and every ship of 400 gross tonnage and above, other than oil tankers. Oil
tankers shall also carry an Oil Record Book Part II to record cargo and ballast operations.

Question: What surveys are required to maintain the IOPP certificate?

Answer:
Initial survey
Renewal survey
Intermediate survey
Annual survey

Question: What must the certificate be supplemented by?

Answer: Either: FORM A-Record of Construction and equipment for ships other than oil tankers, or
FORM B- Record of Construction and equipment for oil tankers.

Note: The certificate signifies that: That the ship has been surveyed in accordance with regulation 6 of
Annex I of the Convention. That the survey shows that the structure, equipment, systems, fittings,
arrangement and material of the ship and their condition are in all respects satisfactory, and that the ship
complies with the applicable requirements of Annex I of the Convention.

Question: What equipment is listed in both form A and B?

Answer:

Equipment for the control of oil discharge from machinery space bilges and oil fuel tanks
Means for retention and disposal of oil residues
Oily bilge water holding tanks
Standard discharge connection

Question: What plan is listed on both Form A and B?

Answer: Shipboard oil/marine pollution emergency plan.

Note: The Oil Record Book part I must record the following operations:

Ballasting or cleaning of oil fuel tanks

Discharge of dirty ballast or cleaning water from oil fuel tanks
Collection and disposal of oil residue (sludge)
Discharge overboard or disposal otherwise of bilge water which has accumulated in machinery
spaces
Bunkering of fuel or bulk lubricating oil.

Question: What additional information is shown on Form B?

Answer:

Segregated ballast
Double hull and double bottoms
Accidental outflow protection
Limitations of size and arrangements of cargo tanks
Intact stability
Subdivision and damage stability
Crude oil washing Retention of oil on board
Pumping, piping and discharge arrangements
Ship-to-ship oil transfer operations at sea
The Liability Certificates

If things go wrong

These two certificates are associated with conventions whose objectives are to fund the cleaning up of
pollution in the unfortunate event of a spill.

Two similar conventions exist, each with their own certificate.

The International Convention on Civil Liability for Bunker Oil Pollution Damage
The International Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage

The first convention applies to all types of ships, and the latter to seagoing vessels carrying oil in bulk as a
cargo.
Certificate of insurance or other financial security in respect of
civil liability for bunker oil pollution damage

This certificate is issued in accordance with the International Convention on Civil Liability for Bunker Oil
Pollution Damage, 2001. It certifies that there is in force a policy of insurance or other financial security
satisfying the requirements of the Convention. The document is required to be carried by ships of 1000
GT or greater.

Details shown on the certificate.

Name of Ship ships greater than 1000 GT

Distinctive Number or letters
IMO Ship Identification Number
Port of Registry
Name and full address of the principal place of business of the registered owner
Type of Security
Duration of Security
Name and address of the insurers and/or guarantors
Validity of certificate

For the purpose of this convention Pollution damage is the loss or damage caused outside of the ship by
contamination resulting from the escape or discharge of bunker oil from the ship.
Certificate of insurance or other financial security in respect of
civil liability for oil pollution damage

This is issued in compliance with the International Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage
(CLC) 1992. The Civil Liability Convention ensures that adequate compensation is available to persons
who suffer oil pollution damage resulting from maritime casualties involving oil-carrying ships. The
Convention places the liability for such damage on the owner of the polluting ship.

The Convention applies to all seagoing vessels carrying oil in bulk as cargo, but only ships carrying more
than 2,000 tons of oil are required to maintain insurance in respect of oil pollution damage.

The certificate states that there is in force a policy of insurance or other financial security satisfying the
requirements of Article VII of the International Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage,
1992.

Information contained on the certificate

This is the same range of information as shown on the bunker liability certificate, except it refers to the
damage caused by cargo spillage.

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Some revision questions
Before the questions, here is a quick summary of three notorious oil spills:

Torrey Canyon 1967: Seven Stones Reef, near Lands End, Cornwall. Her entire cargo of approximately
119,000 tonnes of Kuwait crude oil was lost.

Amoco Cadiz, 1978: Portsall Rocks of the coast of Brittany, 219,797 tons of light crude oil from Ras
Tanura, Saudi Arabia and Kharg Island, Iran.

Exxon Valdez, 1988: Prince William Sound, Alaska, 35,000 tonnes of crude.

Question: What are the two conventions covering the liability for damages caused by oil pollution at sea
from ships?
Answer: The International Convention on Civil Liability for Bunker Oil Pollution Damage and the
International Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage

Note: The Bunker Convention Blue Card is issued by an insurer or P& I club as proof of insurance that will
fully meet the liability claims set out in the Bunker Convention.

Question: In addition to ship details, what other information is shown on the liability certificates?
Answer:

Name and address of Owner

Type of Security Duration of Security
Name and Address of the Insurers and/or Guarantors

Question: What ship must carry a Certificate of insurance or other financial security in respect of civil
liability for bunker oil pollution damage?
Answer: Ships greater than 1000 GT.

Note: A P&I Club is a mutual insurance association that provides risk pooling, information, and
representation for its members.

Question: What ships must carry Certificate of insurance or other financial security in respect of civil
liability for oil pollution damage?
Answer: Ships carrying more than 2,000 tons of oil as cargo in bulk.

The next section also covers potential liquid pollutants, the wide range of substance referred to as
Noxious Liquids.
International Pollution Prevention Certificate for the Carriage of
Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk (NLS Certificate)

After a brief detour into oil liability certification, this chapter now returns to MARPOL.

Noxious liquid substances in bulk are the subject of Annex II of MARPOL. That Annex specifies the
requirement to carry an International Pollution Prevention Certificate for the Carriage of Noxious Liquid
Substances.

The certificate is required by all ships certified to carry noxious liquid substances in bulk. Noxious liquid
substance means any substance indicated in the Pollution Category column of chapter 17 or 18 of the
International Bulk Chemical Code.

Surveys required

An Annual survey
An Intermediate survey
A Renewal survey
An Additional survey
An Initial survey

Information shown on the certificate

Particulars of ship
A table with the headings:
Noxious Liquid substances
Conditions of carriage, (Tank numbers etc.)
Pollution category

Additional associated documents required to be carried

Cargo Record Book for Ships Carrying Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk
Procedures and Arrangements Manual

Other International Regulations and codes covering the carriage of chemicals in bulk

The carriage of chemicals in bulk is covered by regulations in SOLAS Chapter VII – Carriage of
dangerous goods. This requires compliance with the International Code for the Construction and
Equipment of Ships carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (IBC Code).

The Noxious Liquid Substance Categories

Category X: Noxious Liquid Substances which, if discharged into the sea from tank cleaning or
deballasting operations, are deemed to present a major hazard to either marine resources or human
health and, therefore, justify the prohibition of the discharge into the marine environment.

Category Y: Noxious Liquid Substances which, if discharged into the sea from tank cleaning or
deballasting operations, are deemed to present a hazard to marine resources or human health, or cause
harm to amenities or other legitimate uses of the sea, and therefore justify a limitation on the quality and
quantity of the discharge into the marine environment.

Category Z: Noxious Liquid Substances which, if discharged into the sea from tank cleaning or
deballasting operations, are deemed to present a minor hazard to either marine resources or human
health, and therefore justify less stringent restrictions on the quality and quantity of the discharge into
the marine environment.

The next topic sewage, but first here are some revision questions on Noxious liquids.

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Revision Questions
Note: Annex II of MARPOL covers the Regulations for the Control of Pollution by Noxious Liquid
Substances in Bulk, these entered into force 2nd October 1983.

The discharge of the noxious substance residues is allowed only to reception facilities in certain
concentrations and conditions. In all cases, no discharge of residues containing noxious substances is
permitted within 12 miles of the nearest land.

Question: What does NLS stand for?

Answer: Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk.

Note: The NLS Certificate shall be at least in English, French or Spanish.

Question: Why is a NLS Certificate required?

Answer: It is required by MARPOL Annex II.

Note: The purpose of the BCH Code is to provide an international standard for the safe carriage of
dangerous and noxious chemicals in bulk by prescribing the constructional features of ships involved in
such carriage, and the equipment they should carry so as to minimize the risk to the ship, to its crew and
to the environment.

Question: What information is shown within the table on the NLS Certificate?
Answer:

Noxious Liquid substances

Conditions of carriage, (Tank numbers etc.)
Pollution category

Question: What are the survey requirements to maintain the certificate?

Answer:

An Initial survey
A Renewal survey
An Annual survey
An Additional survey

Question: What other documents are required to be held with a NLS?

 Answer:
A Cargo Record Book for Ships Carrying Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk
A Procedures and Arrangements Manual

Question: What other International Regulations cover the carriage of chemicals in bulk?
Answer: SOLAS Chapter VII – Carriage of dangerous goods

Note: This requires compliance with the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships
carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (IBC Code).

Question: What are the pollution categories listed in the IBC code, listed by order of severity?
Answer: X, Y, Z (high to low)

Note: Noxious liquid substance means any substance indicated in the Pollution Category column of
chapter 17 or 18 of the International Bulk Chemical Code or provisionally assessed as falling into category
X, Y or Z.

Question: What hazard does each category pose?

Answer:
X Major hazard
Y Hazard
Z Minor hazard

Question: What kind of restriction on discharge does each type require?

Answer:
X: Prohibition
Y: Limitation
Z: Less stringent restrictions
The International Sewage Pollution Prevention Certificate

Keeping the coastal seas clean

So far oil and noxious liquids certificates have been covered, now this guide moves on to another pollution
source, sewage.

The International Sewage Pollution Prevention Certificate is required by MARPOL Annex IV-
Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution by Sewage from Ships. It must be carried by ships
engaged in international voyages that are 400 GT and above, and of less than 400 GT if certified to carry
more than 15 persons. The certificate's validity a shall not exceed five years.

Sewage includes:

Drainage and other wastes from any form of toilets and urinals
Drainage from medical premise via wash basins, wash tubs and scuppers
Drainage from spaces containing living animals
Other waste waters when mixed with these drainages
Reference: MARPOL Annex IV Regulation 1 – Definitions

Required surveys

An Initial survey before the ship is put in service or before the Certificate is issued for the first time
A Renewal survey not exceeding five years
An Additional survey after any important repairs or renewals are made.

Equipment covered by the certificate

Sewage treatment plant

Comminuting holding tank
Shore discharge pipeline and connection

Contents of the certificate

Ship details-The standard details plus:

Number of persons which the ship is certified to carry
Equipment details
Description of the sewage treatment plant:
Type of sewage treatment plant
Name of manufacturer
Description of commintor:
Type of comminutor
Name of manufacturer
Standard of sewage after disinfection
Description of holding tank:
Total capacity of the holding tank
Location
A pipeline for the discharge of sewage to a reception facility, fitted with a standard shore
connection.
Survey details

Every ship which is required to comply with the provisions of Annex IV shall be equipped with one of the
following sewage systems:

A sewage treatment plant which shall be of a type approved by the Administration

or

A sewage comminuting and disinfecting system approved by the Administration. Such system shall
be fitted with facilities for the temporary storage of sewage when the ship is less than 3 nautical
miles from the nearest land

or

A holding tank of the capacity to the satisfaction of the Administration for the retention of all
sewage, having regard to the operation of the ship, the number of persons on board and other
relevant factors
Reference MARPOL Annex IV

The next Chapter moves from the sea to the air.

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Revision Questions
Note: MARPOL includes the concept of 'special areas' with regards to sewage discharge. Special areas
are sea areas where for recognized technical reasons in relation to its oceanographical and ecological
condition the adoption of special mandatory methods for the prevention of sea pollution by sewage is
required.

Question: Why is the the International Sewage Pollution Prevention Certificate required?
Answer: It is required by MARPOL Annex IV- Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution by Sewage from
Ships.

Note: The Baltic Sea is a 'special area' with regards to sewage discharge.

Question: What is sewage?

Answer:

Drainage and other wastes from any form of toilets and urinals
Drainage from medical premises via wash basins, wash tubs and scuppers located in such premises
Drainage from spaces containing living animals
Other waste waters when mixed with the drainages defined above.

Question: What ships require the International Sewage Pollution Prevention Certificate?
Answer: Ships engaged in international voyages that are 400 GT and above, and ships of less than 400 GT
which are certified to carry more than 15 persons

Question: How long does the International Sewage Pollution Prevention Certificate last?
Answer: For a period specified by the Administration which shall not exceed five years.

Note: When the renewal survey is completed within three months before the expiry date of the existing
Certificate, the new Certificate shall be valid from the date of completion of the renewal survey to a date
not exceeding five years from the date of expiry of the existing Certificate. When the renewal survey is
completed after the expiry date of the existing Certificate, the new Certificate shall be valid from the date
of completion of the renewal survey to a date not exceeding five years from the date of expiry of the
existing Certificate.

Question: What does the document certify?

Answer:

That the ship is equipped with a sewage treatment plant/comminutor/ holding tank and a discharge
pipeline in compliance with Annex IV of MARPOL
That the ship has been surveyed in accordance with Annex IV of MARPOL
That the survey shows that the structure, equipment, systems, fittings, arrangements and material of
the ship and their condition are in all respects satisfactory, and that the ship complies with the
applicable requirements of Annex IV of MARPOL

Question: What equipment is covered by the certificate?

Answer:

Sewage treatment plant

Comminutor Holding tank
Shore discharge pipeline and connection

Question: What information is shown on the certificate concerning sewage treatment plants?
Answer:

Type of sewage treatment plant

Name of manufacturer
Description of comminutor
Type of comminutor
Name of manufacturer
Standard of sewage after disinfection

Note: A Comminutor is used to reduce the particle size of wastewater solids.

Question: What information is shown regarding the holding tank?

Answer:

Total capacity of the holding tank

Location

The pollution of the seas has now been covered, this exploration of certification now looks up to the sky
above a vessel.
Keeping the air clean
MARPOL Annex VI- Regulations for the Prevention of Air pollution from ships

The last collection of MARPOL related certificates play an important role in reducing air pollution from
the maritime industry.

The four certificates are:

International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate (IAPPC)

International Energy Efficiency (IEE) Certificate
Statement of Compliance for Fuel Oil Consumption Reporting
Engine International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate
The International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate IAPPC

The certificate is required by Regulation 5 of Annex VI of MARPOL, and must be carried by every ship
of 400 GT and above.

Emissions covered by the certificate:

Ozone depleting substances

Nitrogen oxides Sulphur oxides (SOx) and particulates
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
Shipboard incineration

Required surveys

An Initial survey
A Renewal survey at intervals not exceeding five years
An Intermediate survey
An Annual survey
An Additional survey
The Supplement to the IAPP certificate
This must be attached to the Certificate, and contains sections on:

Particulars of ship
Control of emissions from ships
Ozone depleting substances
This includes a system list
Nitrogen oxides (NOx)
This includes a table of marine diesel engines with their tiers
Sulphur oxides (SOx) and particulate matter
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
This includes details of any vapour collection system and the VOC plan
Shipboard incineration
Equivalents

Each ship which has rechargeable systems that contain ozone depleting substances shall maintain an
Ozone Depleting Substances Record Book.

The regulations on Nitro oxides apply to Marine diesel engines with a power output of more than 130 kW
installed on a ship.
They do not apply to:

Diesel engines intended to be used solely for emergencies

Engines to power any device or equipment intended to be used solely for emergencies on the ship
Engines on the ship’s lifeboats

Engine Tiers

The ‘Tier’ is the NOX weight per KWH, and is dependent on the date of construction of a ship and its
operating area. It is the fundamental concept used to reduce NOX emissions.

Tier I 2000-2011
Tier II 2011 after
Tier III in an emission control area

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Revision Questions
Note: MARPOL Annex VI contains requirements to control the following emisions:

Ozone depleting substances

Nitrogen Oxides
Sulphur Oxides
Particulate matter
Volatile Organic Compounds
Shipborne incineration

Question: Why is the certificate required?

Answer: Regulation 5 of Annex VI of MARPOL.

Note: Ozone depleting substances are those defined within the Montreal Protocol. These include Halons
and CFCs.

Question: Which ships must carry the certificate?

Answer: Every ship of 400 GT and above.

Note: Each ship with a rechargable systems that contain Ozone depleting substances must maintain an
Ozone Depleting Substances Record Book. This book is to record:

Recharging
Repairs and mantinance
Discharge of ozone depleting substances to atmosphere
Discharge of ozone depleting substances ashore
Supply of ozone depleting substances to the ship

Question: What emissions are covered by the certificate?

Answer:

Ozone depleting substances

Nitrogen oxides
Sulphur oxides (SOx) and particulates
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
Shipboard incineration

Question: What Surveys are required?

Answer:

An Initial survey
A Renewal survey at intervals not exceeding five years
An Intermediate survey
An Annual survey
An Additional survey

Question: What sections are contained on the supplement to the IAPP certificate?
Answer:

Particulars of ship
Ozone depleting substances
A table of marine diesel engines with their tiers Sulphur oxides (SOx) and particulate matter
Details of any Vapour collection system and the VOC plan
Shipboard incineration Equivalents

Question: What record book is required to be kept?

Answer: Each ship which has rechargeable systems that contain ozone depleting substances shall
maintain an Ozone Depleting Substances Record Book.

Question: What engines require compliance with the NOX regulations?

Answer: Marine diesel engines with a power output of more than 130 kW installed on a ship, but does
apply to diesel engine intended to be used solely for emergencies, or solely to power any device or
equipment intended to be used solely for emergencies on the ship, or installed on the ship’s lifeboats.

Question: What is the tier of an engine?

Answer: The ‘Tier’ is the NOX weight per KWH and is dependent on the date of construction of a ship and
its operating area:

Tier I 2000-2011
Tier II After 2011
Tier III in an emission control area

International Energy Efficiency Certificate
Saving fuel to save the environment

This certificate forms the second aspect of reducing air pollution, that is reducing fuel
consumption.

It is required by regulation 5.4 of Annex VI of MARPOL. Ships of 400 GT and above are required to carry the
certificate.

Information contained on the certificate

Name of ship
Distinctive number or letters
Port of registry
Gross tonnage
IMO Number
Dates of Survey

Supplement to the International Energy Efficiency Certificate
A Record of construction relating to energy efficiency.
Information contained on the supplement

Particulars of ship-as in the International Energy Certificate

Date of building contract
Deadweight
Type of ship
Propulsion system
Diesel propulsion
Diesel-electric propulsion
Turbine propulsion
Hybrid propulsion
Propulsion system other than any of the above
Attained Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) in grams-CO2/tonne-mile
A statement on why the Attained EEDI is not calculated, or a statement on why the EEDI is not
applicable
A statement that the ship is provided with a Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP)
A statement that the IEE Certificate is accompanied by the EEDI technical file
The EEDI technical file identification/verification number
The EEDI technical file verification date

The Technical File

This is a record containing all details of parameters, including components and settings of an engine,
which may influence the NOx emission of the engine.

The EEDI
This is the Energy Efficiency Design Index, a specific figure for an individual ship design, expressed in
grams of carbon dioxide (CO2) per ship’s capacity-mile. The smaller the EEDI, the more energy efficient is
the ship design.

The Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP)

The purpose of the SEEMP is to improve the energy efficiency of a ship's operation; it may form part of
the vessels Safety Management System (SMS). Its four steps are: -planning, implementation, monitoring,
self-evaluation and improvement.

Possible measures within the SEEMP:

Improved voyage planning

Weather routing
Just in time
Speed optimization
Optimized shaft power
Optimum trim
Optimum ballast
Optimum use of rudder and heading control systems
Hull maintenance
Propulsion system maintenance
Improved fleet management
Improved cargo handling
Energy management

The next certificate delves deeper into detail of the topic of air pollution; down to individual engine level.
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Revision Questions
Note- Guidelines on the development of a Ship Energy Efficiency Management plan are contained within
the IMO resolution MEPC. 213(63).

Question: What is EEDI?

Answer: Attained Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) in grams-CO2/tonne-mile.

Note: Many companies have an environmental management system (EMS) in place to satisfy ISO 14001.

Question: What is a technical file?
Answer: A record containing all details of parameters, including component and settings of an engine,
which may influence the NOx emission.

Question: What certificate covers a vessel's energy efficiency?

Answer: The International Energy Efficiency Certificate.

Statement of Compliance for Fuel Oil Consumption Reporting

This document has been introduced as a result of a new MARPOL Regulation in Annex VI, Regulation 22A
– Collection and Reporting of Ship Fuel Oil Consumption Data. This regulation requires all vessels to
report fuel consumption figures.

From the calendar year 2019, each ship of 5,000 gross tonnage and above shall collect the data on fuel
consumption. At the end of each calendar year, the ship shall aggregate the data collected, and within
three months after the end of each calendar year, report to its Administration or any organization
authorized by it. The aggregated data is to be subitted using a standardized format required by the IMO.

Ships of 5000 GT and above must hold a statement that declares that the vessel has submitted the
required fuel consumption data. The statement is normally for the calendar year in which it is issued and
for the first five months of the following calendar year.

Information contained on the statement

Name of ship
Distinctive number or letters
IMO Number
Port of registry
Gross tonnage
Validity date
Period for which data was submitted

The next section delves deeper into air pollution certification, down to the individual engine level.

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Note: The data to be subitted to the IMO is

Identity of the ship

IMO number
Period of calendar year for which the data is submitted
Start date (dd/mm/yyyy)
End date (dd/mm/yyyy)
Technical characteristics of the ship Ship type
Gross tonnage
Net tonnage
Deadweight tonnage (DWT)
Power output of main and auxiliary reciprocating internal combustion engines over 130 kW (to be
stated in kW)
EEDI (if applicable)
Ice class
Fuel oil consumption, by fuel oil type in metric tonnes Methods used for collecting fuel oil
consumption data Distance travelled
Hours underway

Question: Why does a statement of compliance for fuel oil consumption reporting require to be
submitted?

Answer: It is required under MARPOL Regulation 22A – Collection and Reporting of Ship Fuel Oil
Consumption Data.

Question: Which ships have to hold a statement?

Answer: Ships of 5,000 gross tonnage and above.

Note: The Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) shall include a description of the
methodology that will be used to collect the data required by regulation 22A.

Question: What does the statement declare?

Answer: That the ship has submitted to its Administration the data required by regulation 22A of Annex
VI of MARPOL.

Question What is the validity of the Statement?

Answer: Normally for the calendar year in which it is issued and for the first five months of the following
calendar year.
Engine International Air Pollution Prevention (EIAPP) Certificate

Each diesel engine to which the NOx technical code applies must be issued with an EIAPP certificate, and
be pre-surveyed in accordance with that code. The Certificate must certify that the pre-certification
survey demonstrated that the engine, its components, adjustable features and technical file, prior to their
engines installation and/or service on board a ship, fully complied with the applicable parts of the code.
The certificate is valid for the life of the engine, subject to surveys, as appropriate.

Information shown on the Certificate

Engine manufacturer
Model number
Serial number
Test cycle(s)
Rated power (kW) and speed (RPM)
Engine approval


Supplement to the Engine International Air Pollution Prevention

Certificate
This Record and its attachments shall be permanently attached to the EIAPP Certificate.

Details shown on the Supplement

Particulars of the engine

Name and address of manufacturer
Place of engine build
Date of engine build
Place of pre-certification survey
Date of pre-certification survey
Engine type and model number
Engine serial number
Approval reference
Rated power (kW) and rated speed (rpm) values or ranges
Test cycle(s)
Parent Engine(s) test fuel oil specification
Applicable NOx emission limit (g/kWh)
Parent Engine(s) emission value (g/kWh)
Technical File identification/approval number
Technical File approval date
Engine Parameter Check method
Identification/approval number
Approval date
Direct Measurement and Monitoring method
Identification/approval number
Approval date

Although MARPOL is the main maritime pollution prevention convention there are two others that require
certificates to be held. Both are concerned with protecting the coastal ecology:

International convention for the control and management of ship’s ballast water and sediments
International convention on the control of harmful anti-fouling systems on ships, 2001

The next section explores the latter of these.

The International Anti-Fouling Certificate
Removing Organotin from the seas

This exploration of ship certification is on its final stages of pollution related documentation. The last two
certificates do not get their power from MARPOL, but from two stand-alone conventions. The first of these
is aimed at reducing the damage caused by anti-fouling paint.

The International Anti-Fouling Certificate is required by The International Convention of the control of
anti-fouling systems on ships, 2001.

This convention's objective to remove toxic organotin compounds from anti-fouling paint. Organotin
compounds or stannanes, are chemical compounds based on tin with hydrocarbons. They can be powerful
bactericides and fungicides, but these compounds persist in the water, harming the environment and
possibly entering the food chain. Organotin tributylin (TBT), which has been proven to cause deformations
in oysters and sex changes in whelks.

Ships of 400 GT or above are required to carry the certificate, and ships of less than 400 GT but of 24
metres or more in length must carry a Declaration and appropriate documentation, such as a paint
receipt or contractor’s invoice.

The key requirements of the convention:

That ships shall not apply or re-apply organotin compounds which act as biocides, and that that ships
either:

Do not have such compounds on their hulls or on external parts or surfaces

or

Shall have a coating that forms a barrier to such compounds leaching from the underlying non-compliant
anti-fouling systems

Statement contained on the certificate

The certificate will contain a statement that an anti-fouling system controlled under the convention has
not been applied during or after construction of the ship, or if the ship had a controlled anti-fouling
system prior to the introduction of the convention the certificate will state:

When an anti-fouling system controlled under the convention has been removed

or

When an anti-fouling system controlled under the convention has covered with a sealer coat

or

When anti-fouling system controlled under the annex must be removed or covered with a sealer coat

Other information is shown on the Certificate

Name of ship
Distinctive number or letters
Port of registry
Gross tonnage
IMO number

Survey requirements

An Initial Survey followed by subsequent surveys when the anti-fouling system is changed or replaced.
There is no regular survey requirement.

Record of Anti-Fouling systems
This Record shall be permanently attached to the International Anti-Fouling System Certificate, and it
contains the following information:

Particulars of ship
Name of ship
Distinctive number or letters
IMO number
Details of anti-fouling system applied
Type of anti-fouling system used
Date of application of anti-fouling system
Name of company and facility or location where applied
Name of anti-fouling system manufacturer
Name and colour of anti-fouling system
Active ingredients and their Chemical Abstract Services Registry Numbers (CAS numbers)
Type of sealer coat, if applicable
Name and colour of sealer coat applied, if applicable
Date of application of sealer coat

Note: A CAS Registry Number, is a unique numerical identifier assigned by Chemical Abstracts Service
(CAS) to every chemical substance described in scientific literature. Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) is a
division of the American Chemical Society.

The final part of this guide covers the newest certificate, the International Ballast Water Management
Certificate.

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A reminder of the MARPOL Annexes:

Annex I- Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution by oil

Annex II- Regulations for the Control of Pollution by Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk
Annex III- Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution by Harmful Substances Carried by sea in
Packaged form
Annex IV- Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution by Sewage from Ships
Annex V-Regulation for the Prevention of Pollution by Garbage from Ships
Annex VI- Regulations for the Prevention of Air pollution from ships

Question: Why is the International Anti-Fouling Certificate required?

Answer: It is required by The International Convention of the control of anti-fouling systems on ships.

Note: Anti-Fouling systems includes coatings, paints, surface treatments, surfaces, or devices that are
used on a ship to control or prevent attachment of unwanted organisms.

Question: What does that convention require?

Answer: That ships shall not apply or re-apply organotin compounds which act as biocides, and that that
ships either:

Shall not have such compounds on their hulls or external parts or surfaces

or

Shall have a coating that forms a barrier to such compounds leaching.

See table in UK MGN 398 for implementation dates.

Question: What ships are required to carry the certificate?

Answer: Ships of 400 GT or above.

Note: Ships of less than 400 GT but of 24 metres or more in length must carry a Declaration and
appropriate documentation, such as a paint receipt or contractor’s invoice.

Question: What statement is contained on the certificate?

Answer: That an anti-fouling system controlled under the convention has not been applied during or after
construction of this ship, or if the ship had a controlled anti-fouling system prior to the introduction of the
convention the certificate will state:

When an anti-fouling system controlled under the convention has been removed

Or

When an anti-fouling system controlled under the convention has been covered with a sealer coat

Or

When anti-fouling system controlled under the convention must be removed or covered with a sealer coat

Question: What other information is shown on the Certificate?

Answer: Name of ship, Distinctive number or letters, Port of registry, Gross tonnage, IMO number

Question: What are the survey requirements?

Answer: An Initial Survey followed by subsequent survey when the anti-fouling system is changed or
replaced. There is no regular survey requirement.

Question: What document should accompany the International Anti-fouling certificate?

Answer: A Record of Anti-fouling Systems.

Note: This Record shall be permanently attached to the International Anti-Fouling System Certificate.

Question: What information is shown on the record with regard to the anti-fouling system?
Answer:

Type of anti-fouling system used

Date of application of the anti-fouling system
Name of company and location where applied
Name of anti-fouling system manufacturer
Name and colour of anti-fouling system
Active ingredient and its Chemical Abstract Services Registry Number (CAS number)
Type of sealer coat, if applicable
Name and colour of sealer coat applied, if applicable
Date of application of sealer coat

Question: Which ships must carry a Deceleration on anti-fouling system?

Answer: Ships of less than 400 GT but of 24 metres or more in length. Such a vessel must also carry
appropriate documentation such a paint receipt or contractor’s invoice.

The last pollution related certificate is the newest, the International Ballast Water Management
Certificate.
International Ballast Water Management Certificate
Controlling the spread of invasive species

Important note: This Entered into force on 8 September 2017.

Bringing up the rear of this guide is the newest of the documents; it has been a long time in development
and ratification. Invasive species moving around the world in ship's ballast is causing permanent damage
to ecosystem, damage that has both environmental and commercial impact. The IMO considers that the
spread of invasive species is one of the greatest threats to the ecological and the economic well-being of
the planet

The International Ballast Water Management Certificate is required under the International Convention
for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments, and it must be carried by
ships of 400 GT and above.

Information contained on an International Ballast Water Management Certificate

Particulars of ship
Ballast Water Capacity
Details of Ballast Water Management
Method of Ballast Water Management used
Date installed (if applicable)
Name of manufacturer (if applicable)
The principal Ballast Water Management method used:
Regulation D-1
Regulation D-2
Regulation D-4
Validity, survey, and issue dates

Required Surveys

An Initial survey before the ship is put in service or before the Certificate is issued for the first time.
An Intermediate survey within three months before or after the second Anniversary date or within
three months before or after the third Anniversary date of the Certificate
An Annual survey within three months before or after each Anniversary date
An Additional survey either general or partial, after a change, replacement, or significant repair of
the structure, equipment, systems, fittings, arrangements and material

Inspections

In a port or offshore terminal, inspections may be carried out to determine whether the ship is in
compliance with the Convention. This inspection will normally be limited to:

Verifying that there is onboard a valid Certificate

Inspection of the Ballast Water record book
A sampling of the ship's Ballast Water

Note: the time required to analyse the samples shall not be used as a basis for unduly delaying the
operation, movement or departure of the ship.

Ballast Water is water taken on board a ship to control its trim, list, draught, stability or stresses.
Harmful Aquatic Organisms and Pathogens are aquatic organisms or pathogens which, if introduced
into the sea may create hazards to the environment, human health, property or resources, impair
biological diversity or interfere with other legitimate uses of the areas.

The ballast water standards

D-1 ballast water exchange requires that Ships performing Ballast Water exchange shall do so with an
efficiency of at least 95 percent volumetric exchange of Ballast Water

D-2 requires ships to be fitted with a ballast water treatment which discharges water meeting standards
based on the number of viable organisms per cubic metre. The standard also states what microbes must
be included in the test as indicators.
With those final two facts this guide is complete, complete apart from some revision questions and a quick
summary of the key facts.

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Note: A selection of key regulations from the Ballast Water Management Convention:

B1-Ballast Water Management Plan

B-2 Ballast Water Record Book
B-3 Ballast Water Management for ships
B-4 Ballast Water Exchange
B-6 Duties of Officers and crew
D-1 Ballast Water Exchange standards
D-2 Ballast Water Performance Standard

Question: Why is an International Ballast Water Management Certificate required?

Answer: It is required under the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships'
Ballast Water and Sediments.

Note: Ballast Water exchange should be undertaken at least 200 nautical miles from the nearest land and
in water of at least 200 metres depth.

Question: Which ships require the certificate?

Answer: Ships of 400 GT and above.

Note: A ballast water management plan should contain the following:

Detail safety procedures associated with Ballast Water Management

Detail of actions taken to implement the Ballast Water Management requirements
Procedure for sediment disposal
Designation of the officer on board in charge of implementing the plan
The reporting requirements

Question: What information is contained on an International Ballast Water Management Certificate

regarding ballast water management?

Answer:

Ballast Water Capacity

Method of Ballast Water Management used
Date installed (if applicable)
Name of manufacturer (if applicable)

Question: What Surveys are required?

Answer:

An Initial survey
An Intermediate survey
An Annual survey
An Additional survey

Question: What inspections may be carried out?

Answer: In a port or offshore terminal of another inspections may be carried out determine whether the
ship is in compliance with this Convention. This inspection will normally be limited to verifying that there
is onboard a valid Certificate, an inspection of the Ballast Water Record Book, and sampling of the ship's
Ballast Water.

Question: Can a ballast water inspection delay the sailing of a ship?

Answer: The time required to analyse the samples shall not be used as a basis for unduly delaying the
operation, movement or departure of a ship.

Note: The Ballast water record book shall be maintained on board the ship for at least two years.

Question: What ballast water standards must be met?

Answer: All ships will have to meet D-2 Ballast Water Performance Standard or Standard D-1 Ballast
water exchange.

Note: Regulation D-2 Ballast Water Performance Standard sets standards according to the number of
viable organisms per cubic metre. The standard also states what microbes must be included in the test as
indicators.

Question: What documents must be carried with the certificate?

Answer:

A Ballast Water Management plan

A Ballast Water record book
 A Quick Summary

To complete this guide on environmental certification here is a quick summary of some of the key facts.

The Environmental Conventions

The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships-MARPOL

The International Convention on Civil Liability for Bunker Oil Pollution Damage
The International Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage
International Convention for the Control and Management of Ship’s Ballast Water and Sediments
International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-fouling Systems on Ships

The Certificates

The International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate (IOPP)

Certificate of insurance or other financial security in respect of civil liability for oil pollution damage
Certificate of insurance or other financial security in respect of civil liability for bunker oil pollution
damage
International Pollution Prevention Certificate for the Carriage of Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk
(NLS)
The International Sewage Pollution Prevention Certificate
International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate (IAPPC)
Engine International Air Pollution Prevention (EIAPP) Certificate
International Energy Efficiency (IEE) Certificate
Statement of Compliance for Fuel Oil Consumption Reporting
The International Anti-Fouling Certificate
The International Ballast Water Management Certificate

The requirements to carry

IOPP: Oil tankers of 150 GT and above, and other ships of 400 GT and above
Certificate of insurance or other financial security in respect of civil liability for oil
pollution damage: Ships greater than 1000 GT
Certificate of insurance or other financial security in respect of civil liability for bunker oil
pollution damage: All seagoing vessels carrying oil in bulk as cargo, but only ships carrying more
than 2,000 tons of oil are required to maintain insurance in respect of oil pollution damage
International Pollution Prevention Certificate for the Carriage of Noxious Liquid
Substances in Bulk (NLS): All ships certified to carry noxious liquid substances in bulk
The International Sewage Pollution Prevention Certificate: Ships engaged in international
voyages 400 GT and above, and of less than 400 GT if certified to carry more than 15 persons
International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate (IAPPC): Every ship of 400 GT and above
Engine International Air Pollution Prevention (EIAPP) Certificate: Each diesel engine to which
the NOx technical code applies
International Energy Efficiency (IEE) Certificate: Ships of 400 GT and above
Statement of Compliance for Fuel Oil Consumption Reporting: Ships of 5,000 gross tonnage
and above.
The International Anti-fouling Certificate: Ships of 400 GT and above
The International Ballast Water Management Certificate: 400 GT and above

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