Regulations for the Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships
Regulation 1 Application The provisions of this annex shall apply to all ships, unless expressly provided otherwise.
Regulation 2 Definitions 1 For the purposes of this annex:
.1 Annex means Annex VI of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, as modified by the Protocol of 1978, and as modified by the Protocol of 1997, with the amendments introduced by the Organization, provided that such amendments are adopted and brought into force in accordance with the provisions of Article 16 of the present convention.
.2 A similar stage of construction means the stage at which:
.1 construction identifiable with a specific ship begins; and .2 assembly of that ship has commenced comprising at least 50 tonnes or one per cent of the estimated mass of all structural material, whichever is less.
.3 Anniversary date means the day and the month of each year which will correspond to the date of expiry of the International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate.
.4 Audit means a systematic, independent and documented process for obtaining audit evidence and evaluating it objectively to determine the extent to which audit criteria are fulfilled.
.5 Audit Scheme means the IMO Member State Audit Scheme established by the Organization, taking into account the guidelines developed by the Organization.
.6 Audit Standard means the Code for Implementation.
.7 Auxiliary control device means 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 to facilitate starting of the engine. An auxiliary control device may also be a strategy or measure that has been satisfactorily demonstrated not to be a defeat device.
.8 Code for Implementation means the IMO Instruments Implementation Code (III Code), adopted by the Organization by resolution A.1070(28).
.9 Continuous feeding means the process whereby waste is fed into a combustion chamber without human assistance while the incinerator is in normal operating conditions with the combustion chamber operative temperature between 850°C and 1,200°C.
.10 Defeat device means a device which measures, senses, or responds to operating variables (e.g., engine speed, temperature, intake pressure or any other parameter) for the purpose of activating, modulating, delaying or deactivating the operation of any part or function of the emission control system such that the effectiveness of the emission control system is reduced under conditions encountered during normal operation, unless the use of such a device is substantially included in the applied emission certification test procedures.
.11 Electronic record book means a device or system, approved by the Administration, used to electronically record the required entries for discharges, transfers and other operations, in accordance with the provisions of this annex, in lieu of a hard copy record book.
.12 Emission means any release of substances, subject to control by this annex, from ships into the atmosphere or sea.
.13 Emission control area means an area where the adoption of special mandatory measures is required to prevent, reduce and control air pollution from NO X or SO X and particulate matter, or all three types of emissions, and their attendant adverse impacts on human health and the environment. Emission control areas are those listed in or designated under regulations 13 and 14 of this annex.
.14 Fuel oil means any fuel delivered to and intended for combustion purposes for propulsion or operation on board a ship, including gaseous, distillate and residual fuels.
.15 Gross tonnage means the gross tonnage calculated in accordance with the tonnage measurement regulations contained in Annex I of the International Convention on Tonnage Measurement of Ships, 1969, or any successor convention.
.16 In-use sample means a sample of fuel oil in use on a ship.
.17 Installation, in relation to regulation 12 of this annex, means the installation of systems, equipment, including portable fire-extinguishing units, insulation or other materials on a ship, but excludes the repair or recharge of previously installed systems, equipment, insulation and other materials, or the recharge of portable fire-extinguishing units.
.18 Installed means a marine diesel engine that is or is intended to be installed on a ship, including a portable auxiliary marine diesel engine, only if its fuelling, cooling or exhaust system is an integral part of the ship. A fuelling system is considered an integral part of the ship only if it is permanently affixed to the ship. This definition includes marine diesel engines that are used to supplement or augment the installed power capacity of the ship and are intended to be an integral part of the ship.
.19 Irrational emission control strategy means any strategy or measure that, when the ship is operated under normal conditions of use, reduces the effectiveness of an emission control system to a level below that expected in the applicable emission test procedures.
.20 Low-flashpoint fuel means gaseous or liquid fuel oil having a flashpoint lower than otherwise permitted under paragraph 2.1.1 of regulation II-2/4 of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), 1974, as amended.
.21 Marine diesel engine means any reciprocating internal combustion engine operating on liquid or dual fuel, to which regulation 13 of this annex applies, including booster/compound systems if applied. In addition, a gas-fuelled engine installed on a ship constructed on or after 1 March 2016, or an additional or non-identical replacement gas-fuelled engine installed on or after that date, is also considered a marine diesel engine.
.22 MARPOL delivered sample means the sample of fuel oil delivered in accordance with regulation 18.8.1 of this annex.
.23 NO X Technical Code means the Technical Code on Control of Emission of Nitrogen Oxides from Marine Diesel Engines, adopted by resolution 2 of the 1997 MARPOL Conference, as amended by the Organization, provided that such amendments are adopted and brought into force in accordance with the provisions of article 16 of the present Convention.
.24 On board sample means a sample of fuel oil intended to be used or carried for use on board that ship.
.25 Ozone-depleting substances means controlled substances defined in paragraph 4 of article 1 of the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer, 1987, listed in Annexes A, B, C or E of the said Protocol in force at the time of application or interpretation of this annex.
Ozone-depleting substances that may be found on board ship include, but are not limited to:
| Halon 1211 | Bromochlorodifluoromethane | | Halon 1301 | Bromotrifluoromethane | | Halon 2402 | 1,2-Dibromo-1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethane (also known as Halon 114B2) | | CFC-11 | Trichlorofluoromethane | | CFC-12 | Dichlorodifluoromethane | | CFC-113 | 1,1,2-Trichloro-1,2,2-trifluoroethane | | CFC-114 | 1,2-Dichloro-1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethane | | CFC-115 | Chloropentafluoroethane | .26 Shipboard incineration means the incineration of wastes or other matter on board a ship, if such wastes or other matter were generated during the normal operation of that ship.
.27 Shipboard incinerator means a shipboard facility designed for the primary purpose of incineration.
.28 Ship constructed means a ship the keel of which is laid or which is at a similar stage of construction.
.29 Sludge oil means sludge from the fuel oil or lubricating oil separators, waste lubricating oil from main or auxiliary machinery, and waste oil from bilge water separators, oil filtering equipment or drip trays.
.30 Sulphur content of fuel oil means the concentration of sulphur in any fuel oil, measured in % m/m as tested in accordance with a standard acceptable to the Organization.
.31 Tanker, for the purposes of regulation 15 of this annex, means an oil tanker as defined in regulation 1 of Annex I of the present Convention or a chemical tanker as defined in regulation 1 of Annex II of the present Convention.
.32 Unmanned non-self-propelled barge (UNSP) means a barge that:
.1 has no mechanical means of propulsion; has no systems, equipment and/or machinery that may generate emissions regulated by this annex; and .2 carries no persons or live animals on board.
.2 For the purposes of chapter 4:
.1 A ship delivered on or after 1 September 2019 means:
.1 a ship for which the building contract is placed on or after 1 September 2015; or .2 in the absence of a building contract, a ship the keel of which is laid or which is at a similar stage of construction on or after 1 March 2016; or .3 a ship delivered on or after 1 September 2019.
.2 Attained Annual Operational CII means the value of the operational carbon intensity indicator achieved by a specific ship, in accordance with regulations 26 and 28 of this annex.
.3 Attained EEDI means the EEDI value achieved by an individual ship, in accordance with regulation 22 of this annex.
.4 Attained EEXI means the EEXI value achieved by an individual ship, in accordance with regulation 23 of this annex.
.5 Bulk carrier means a ship which is intended primarily to carry dry cargo in bulk, including such types as ore carriers as defined in regulation 1 of chapter XII of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), 1974, (as amended), but not including combination carriers.
.6 Calendar year means the period from 1 January to 31 December inclusive.
.7 Combination carrier means a ship designed to load 100% deadweight of both liquid and dry cargo in bulk.
.8 Company means the owner of the ship or any other organization or person such as the manager, or the bareboat charterer, who has assumed the responsibility for the operation of the ship from the owner of the ship and who, on assuming such responsibility, has agreed to take over all the duties and responsibilities imposed by the International Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention, as amended.
.9 Container ship means a ship designed exclusively for the carriage of containers in holds and on deck.
.10 Conventional propulsion means a system of propulsion where a main reciprocating internal combustion engine is the prime mover and is coupled to a propulsion shaft either directly or through a gear box.
.11 Cruise passenger ship means a passenger ship not having a cargo deck, designed exclusively for commercial transportation of passengers in overnight accommodations on a sea voyage.
.12 Distance travelled means distance travelled over ground.
.13 Existing ship means a ship which is not a new ship.
.14 Gas carrier means a cargo ship, other than an LNG carrier as defined in paragraph 2.16 of this regulation, constructed or adapted and used for the carriage in bulk of any liquefied gas.
.15 General cargo ship means a ship with a multi-deck or single-deck hull designed primarily for the carriage of general cargo.
Excluded from this definition are specialized dry cargo ships that were not included in the calculation of reference lines for general cargo ships, namely livestock carriers, barge carriers, heavy load carriers, yacht carriers and nuclear fuel carriers.
.16 LNG carrier means a cargo ship constructed or adapted and used for the carriage in bulk of liquefied natural gas (LNG).
.17 Major conversion means a conversion of a ship:
.1 which substantially alters the dimensions, carrying capacity or engine power of the ship; or .2 which changes the type of the ship; or .3 the intent of which, in the opinion of the Administration, is substantially to prolong the life of the ship; or .4 which otherwise so alters the ship that, if it were a new ship, it would become subject to relevant provisions of the present Convention not applicable to it as an existing ship; or .5 which substantially alters the energy efficiency of the ship and includes any modifications that could cause the ship to exceed the applicable required EEDI as set out in regulation 24 of this annex or the applicable required EEXI as set out in regulation 25 of this annex.
.18 New ship means:
.1 a ship for which the building contract is placed on or after 1 January 2013; or .2 in the absence of a building contract, a ship the keel of which is laid or which is at a similar stage of construction on or after 1 July 2013; or .3 a ship delivered on or after 1 July 2015.
.19 Non-conventional propulsion means a system of propulsion other than conventional propulsion, including diesel-electric propulsion, turbine propulsion and hybrid propulsion systems.
.20 Passenger ship means a ship which carries more than 12 passengers.
.21 Polar Code means the International Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters, consisting of an introduction and parts I-A and II-A and parts I-B and II-B, adopted by resolutions MSC.385(94) and MEPC.264(68), as may be amended, provided that:
.1 amendments to the environment-related provisions of the introduction and chapter 1 of part II-A of the Polar Code are adopted, brought into force and take effect in accordance with the provisions of article 16 of the present Convention concerning the amendment procedures applicable to an appendix to an annex; and .2 amendments to part II-B of the Polar Code are adopted by the Marine Environment Protection Committee in accordance with its Rules of Procedure.
.22 Refrigerated cargo carrier means a ship designed exclusively for the carriage of refrigerated cargoes in holds.
.23 Required Annual Operational CII means the target value of the attained annual operational carbon intensity indicator (CII) set in accordance with regulations 26 and 28 of this annex for the specific ship type and size.
.24 Required EEDI means the maximum value of the attained EEDI permitted by regulation 24 of this annex for the specific ship type and size.
.25 Required EEXI means the maximum value of the attained EEXI permitted by regulation 25 of this annex for the specific ship type and size.
.26 Ro-ro cargo ship means a ship designed for the carriage of roll-on-roll-off cargo transportation units.
.27 Ro-ro cargo ship (vehicle carrier) means a multi-deck roll-on-roll-off cargo ship designed for the carriage of empty cars and trucks.
.28 Ro-ro passenger ship means a passenger ship with roll-on-roll-off cargo spaces.
Regulation 3 Exceptions and exemptions General 1 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; or .2 any emission resulting from damage to a ship or its equipment:
2.1 provided that all reasonable precautions have been taken after the occurrence of the damage or discovery of the emission for the purpose of preventing or minimizing the emission; and 2.2 except if the owner or the master acted either with intent to cause damage, or recklessly and with knowledge that damage would probably result.
Trials for ship emission reduction and control technology research 2 The Administration of a Party may, in cooperation with other Administrations as appropriate, grant an exemption from specific provisions of this annex to a ship to conduct trials for the development of ship emission reduction and control technologies and engine design programmes. Such exemption shall only be granted if the application of specific provisions of the annex or the revised NO X Technical Code 2008 could impede research into the development of such technologies or programmes. A permit issued under this regulation shall not exempt a ship from the reporting requirement of regulation 27 and does not alter the type and scope of data to be reported under regulation 27. A permit for such an exemption shall only be granted to the minimum number of ships subject to the following provisions:
.1 for marine diesel engines with a per cylinder swept volume of up to 30 L, the duration of the sea trial shall not exceed 18 months. If additional time is needed, the Administration or Administrations that granted the permit may authorize a renewal for an additional 18-month period; or .2 for marine diesel engines with a per cylinder swept volume at or above 30 L, the duration of the ship trial shall not exceed five years and shall require a progress review to be carried out by the Administration or Administrations that granted the permit at each intermediate survey. A permit may be withdrawn based on that review if the trials have not adhered to the conditions of the permit or it is determined that the technology or programme is not likely to be effective in reducing and controlling emissions from ships. If the reviewing Administration or Administrations determine that additional time is needed to test a particular technology or programme, a renewal of additional time may be granted for a period of time not to exceed an additional five years.
Emissions from seabed mineral activities 3.1 Emissions directly arising from the exploration, exploitation and associated offshore processing of seabed mineral resources are exempt from the provisions of this annex, consistent with article 2(3)(b)(ii) of the present Convention. Such emissions include:
.1 emissions resulting from the incineration of substances that are solely and directly the result of exploration, exploitation and associated offshore processing of seabed mineral resources, including but not limited to the flaring of hydrocarbons and the burning of cuttings, muds, and/or stimulation fluids during well completion and testing operations, and flaring arising from upset conditions; .2 the release of gases and volatile compounds entrained in drilling fluids and cuttings; .3 emissions associated solely and directly with the treatment, handling or storage of seabed minerals; and .4 emissions from marine diesel engines that are solely dedicated to the exploration, exploitation and associated offshore processing of seabed mineral resources.
3.2 The requirements of regulation 18 of this annex shall not apply to the use of hydrocarbons which are produced and subsequently used on site as fuel, when approved by the Administration.
Unmanned non-self-propelled barges 4 The Administration may exempt an unmanned non-self-propelled barge (UNSP) from the requirements of regulations 5.1 and 6.1 of this annex by issuing an International Air Pollution Prevention Exemption Certificate for Unmanned Non-self-propelled Barges for a period not exceeding five years, provided that the barge has undergone a survey to confirm that it meets the conditions referred to in regulations 2.1.32.1 to 2.1.32.3 of this
Regulation 4 Equivalents 1 The Administration of a Party may allow any fitting, material, appliance or apparatus, or other procedures, alternative fuel oils, or compliance methods to be used on board a ship in lieu of those required by this annex if such fitting, material, appliance or apparatus, or other procedures, alternative fuel oils, or compliance methods are at least as effective in terms of emission reductions as that required by this annex, including the levels set out in regulations 13 and 14.
2 The Administration of a Party that allows a fitting, material, appliance or apparatus, or other procedures, alternative fuel oils, or compliance methods to be used on board a ship in lieu of those required by this annex shall communicate to the Organization the particulars thereof, for circulation to the Parties for their information and appropriate action, if any.
3 The Administration of a Party should take into account any relevant guidelines developed by the Organization relating to the equivalents provided for in this regulation.
4 The Administration of a Party that allows the use of an equivalent as set out in paragraph 1 of this regulation shall endeavour not to impair or damage the environment, human health, property or resources, or those of other States.
Regulation 5 Surveys 1 Every ship of 400 gross tonnage and above and every fixed and floating drilling rig and other platforms shall be subject to the surveys specified below to ensure compliance with the requirements of chapter 3 of this annex:
.1 an initial survey before the ship is put into service or before the certificate required under regulation 6 of this annex is issued for the first time.
This survey shall be such as to ensure that the equipment, systems, fittings, arrangements and material fully comply with the applicable requirements of chapter 3 of this annex; .2 a renewal survey at intervals specified by the Administration, but not exceeding five years, except where regulations 9.2, 9.5, 9.6 or 9.7 of this annex are applicable. The renewal survey shall be such as to ensure that the equipment, systems, fittings, arrangements and material fully comply with the applicable requirements of chapter 3 of this annex; .3 an intermediate survey within three months before or after the second or the third anniversary date of the certificate, which shall take the place of one of the annual surveys specified in paragraph 1.4 of this regulation. The intermediate survey shall be such as to ensure that the equipment and arrangements fully comply with the applicable requirements of chapter 3 of this annex and are in good working order. Such intermediate surveys shall be endorsed on the IAPP Certificate issued under regulation 6 or 7 of this annex; .4 an annual survey within three months before or after each anniversary date of the certificate, including a general inspection of the equipment, systems, fittings, arrangements and material referred to in paragraph 1.1 of this regulation to ensure that they have been maintained in accordance with paragraph 5 of this regulation and that they remain satisfactory for the service for which the ship is intended. Such annual surveys shall be endorsed on the IAPP Certificate issued under regulation 6 or 7 of this annex; and .5 an additional survey, either general or partial, according to the circumstances, shall be made after a repair resulting from investigations prescribed in paragraph 6 of this regulation, or whenever any important repairs or renewals are made as prescribed in paragraph 5 of this regulation. The survey shall be such as to ensure that the necessary repairs or renewals have been effectively made, that the material and workmanship of such repairs or renewals are in all respects satisfactory, and that the ship complies in all respects with the requirements of chapter 3 of this annex.
2 In the case of ships of less than 400 gross tonnage, the Administration may establish appropriate measures in order to ensure that the applicable provisions of chapter 3 of this annex are complied with.
3 Surveys of ships for the purpose of enforcement of the provisions of this annex shall be carried out by officers of the Administration.
.1 The Administration may, however, entrust the surveys either to surveyors nominated for the purpose or to organizations recognized by it. Such organizations shall comply with the guidelines adopted by the Organization; .2 the survey of marine diesel engines and equipment for compliance with regulation 13 of this annex shall be carried out in accordance with the revised NO X Technical Code 2008; .3 when a nominated surveyor or recognized organization determines that the condition of the equipment does not correspond substantially with the particulars of the certificate, they shall ensure that corrective action is taken and shall in due course notify the Administration. If such corrective action is not taken, the Administration shall withdraw the certificate. If the ship is in a port of another Party, the appropriate authorities of the port State shall also be notified immediately. When an officer of the Administration, a nominated surveyor or a recognized organization has notified the appropriate authorities of the port State, the Government of the port State concerned shall give such officer, surveyor or organization any necessary assistance to carry out their obligations under this regulation; and .4 in every case, the Administration concerned shall fully guarantee the completeness and efficiency of the survey and shall undertake to ensure the necessary arrangements to satisfy this obligation.
4 Vessels to which chapter 4 of this annex applies shall be subject to the surveys specified below, taking into account the guidelines adopted by the Organization:
1 an initial survey conducted before a new vessel enters service and before the issuance of the International Energy Efficiency Certificate. The survey shall verify that the attained EEDI of the vessel satisfies the requirements of chapter 4 of this annex and that the SEEMP required by regulation 26 of this annex is on board; .2 a general or partial survey, as the circumstances dictate, conducted after a major conversion of a new vessel to which this regulation applies. This survey shall ensure that the attained EEDI is recalculated, as necessary, and that it complies with the provisions of regulation 24 of this annex, with the reduction factor applicable to the type and size of the converted vessel in the phase corresponding to the contract date or the keel laying date or the delivery date, as determined for the original vessel, in accordance with the provisions of regulation 2.2.18 of this annex; .3 in cases where the major conversion of a new or existing vessel is of such magnitude that the Administration considers the vessel to be a newly constructed vessel, the Administration shall determine whether an initial survey of the attained EEDI is necessary. If deemed necessary, this survey shall ensure that the attained EEDI is calculated in accordance with regulation 24 of this annex and complies with its provisions, with the reduction factor applicable to the type and size of the converted vessel on the date of the conversion contract or, in the absence of a contract, on the date of commencement of the conversion. The survey shall also verify that the SEEMP required by regulation 26 of this annex is on board, and for a vessel to which regulation 27 applies, that the SEEMP has been duly reviewed to reflect the major conversion in cases where it affects the data collection methodology and/or the reporting processes; .4 for existing vessels, the verification of the requirement to have a SEEMP on board, in accordance with regulation 26 of this annex, shall take place at the first intermediate or renewal survey, whichever is earlier, indicated in paragraph 1 of this regulation, on or after 1 January 2013; .5 the Administration shall ensure that, for every vessel to which regulation 27 applies, the SEEMP complies with the provisions of regulation 26.2 of this annex. This shall be carried out before data collection in accordance with regulation 27 of this annex commences, to ensure that the methodology and processes are in place before the vessel's first reporting period begins. Confirmation of compliance shall be provided to the vessel and kept on board; .6 the Administration shall ensure that, for every vessel to which regulation 28 applies, the SEEMP complies with the provisions of regulation 26.3.1 of this annex. This shall be carried out before 1 January 2023. Confirmation of compliance shall be provided to the vessel and kept on board; .7 the verification that the attained EEXI of the vessel complies with the requirements of regulations 23 and 25 of this annex shall take place at the first annual, intermediate, or renewal survey, indicated in paragraph 1 of this regulation, or at the initial survey indicated in paragraphs 4.1 and 4.3 of this regulation, if earlier, on or after 1 January 2023; and .8 notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 4.7 of this regulation, a general or partial survey, as the circumstances dictate, conducted after a major conversion of a vessel to which regulation 23 of this annex applies. This survey shall ensure that the attained EEXI is recalculated, as necessary, and that it complies with the requirements of regulation 25 of this annex.
5 The equipment shall be maintained so as to conform to the provisions of this annex, and no change shall be made in the equipment, systems, fittings, installations, or materials covered by the survey, without the express authorization of the Administration. The direct replacement of such equipment or fittings with equipment and fittings that conform to the provisions of this annex is permitted.
6 Whenever a vessel suffers an accident or a defect is discovered that substantially affects the efficiency or integrity of the equipment subject to this annex, the master or owner of the vessel shall report it as soon as possible to the Administration, the appointed surveyor, or the recognized organization responsible for issuing the relevant certificate.
Regulation 6 Issuance or endorsement of certificates and statements of compliance on fuel oil consumption reporting and operational carbon intensity rating International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate 1 An International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate (IAPP Certificate) shall be issued, following an initial or renewal survey conducted in accordance with the provisions of regulation 5 of this annex:
.1 to any vessel of 400 gross tonnage and above engaged in voyages to ports or offshore terminals under the jurisdiction of other Parties; and .2 to platforms and drilling rigs engaged in voyages to waters subject to the sovereignty or jurisdiction of other Parties.
2 In the case of a vessel constructed before the date on which this annex enters into force for the Administration of that vessel, an International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate, in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 1 of this regulation, shall be issued no later than the first scheduled dry-docking after that date of entry into force, and in no case later than three years after that date.
3 Such certificate shall be issued or endorsed by the Administration, or by any person or organization duly authorized by it. In every case, the Administration assumes full responsibility for the certificate.
International Energy Efficiency Certificate 4 An International Energy Efficiency Certificate shall be issued once a survey has been carried out, in accordance with the provisions of regulation 5.4 of this annex, for any vessel of 400 gross tonnage and above before the vessel may engage in voyages to ports or offshore terminals under the jurisdiction of other Parties.
5 The certificate shall be issued or endorsed by the Administration or by any organization duly authorized by it. In every case, the Administration assumes full responsibility for the certificate.
Statement of compliance on fuel oil consumption reporting and operational carbon intensity rating 6 Upon receiving the data reported in accordance with regulation 27.3 of this annex and the attained annual operational CII in accordance with regulation 28.2 of this annex, the Administration or any organization duly authorized by it shall:
.1 determine whether the data has been reported in accordance with regulation 27 of this annex; .2 verify that the reported attained annual operational CII is based on the data submitted in accordance with regulation 27 of this annex; .3 based on the verified attained annual operational CII, determine the operational carbon intensity rating of the vessel in accordance with regulation 28.6 of this annex; and .4 issue a statement of compliance on fuel oil consumption reporting and operational carbon intensity rating for the vessel no later than five months after the beginning of the calendar year, following determination and verification in accordance with regulations 6.6.1 to 6.6.3 of this annex. In every case, the Administration assumes full responsibility for this statement of compliance.
7 Upon receiving the data reported in accordance with regulations 27.4, 27.5, or 27.6 of this annex, the Administration or any organization duly authorized by it shall promptly determine whether the data has been reported in accordance with regulation 27 and, if so, shall issue a statement of compliance to the vessel. The Administration assumes full responsibility for the statement of compliance in all cases.
8 Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 6 of this regulation, vessels rated D for three consecutive years or rated E in accordance with regulation 28 of this annex shall not be issued a statement of compliance unless a corrective action plan is developed and duly reflected in the SEEMP and verified by the Administration or by any organization duly authorized by it in accordance with regulations 28.7 and 28.8 of this annex.
Regulation 7 Issuance of a certificate by another Party 1 A Party may, at the request of the Administration, cause a vessel to be surveyed and, if satisfied that it complies with the provisions of this annex, shall issue or authorize the issuance of the IAPP Certificate or the International Energy Efficiency Certificate to that vessel and, where appropriate, endorse or authorize the endorsement of such certificates for the vessel, in accordance with this annex.
2 A copy of the certificate and a copy of the survey report shall be transmitted as soon as possible to the Administration that requested the survey.
3 The certificate shall state that it has been issued at the request of the Administration, and it shall have the same validity and receive the same recognition as the certificate issued under regulation 6 of this annex.
4 Neither the IAPP Certificate, the International Energy Efficiency Certificate, nor the UNSP barge exemption certificate shall be issued to any vessel entitled to fly the flag of a State that is not a Party.
Regulation 8 Forms of certificates and statements of compliance on fuel oil consumption reporting and operational carbon intensity rating International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate 1 The IAPP Certificate shall be drawn up in the form corresponding to the model given in appendix I of this annex and shall be written at least in Spanish, French, or English. If an official language of the issuing country is also used, that language shall prevail in case of a dispute or discrepancy.
International Energy Efficiency Certificate 2 The International Energy Efficiency Certificate shall be drawn up in the form corresponding to the model given in appendix VIII of this annex and shall be written at least in Spanish, French, or English. If an official language of the issuing Party is also used, that language shall prevail in case of a dispute or discrepancy.
Statement of compliance on fuel oil consumption reporting and operational carbon intensity rating 3 The statement of compliance in accordance with regulations 6.6 and 6.7 of this annex shall be drawn up in the form corresponding to the model given in appendix X of this annex and shall be written at least in Spanish, French, or English. If an official language of the issuing Party is also used, that language shall prevail in case of a dispute or discrepancy.
4 International exemption certificate for unmanned non-self-propelled barges for air pollution prevention 5 In accordance with the provisions of regulation 3.4 of this annex, the International exemption certificate for unmanned non-self-propelled barges for air pollution prevention shall be drawn up in the form corresponding to the model given in appendix XI of this annex and shall be written at least in Spanish, French, or English. If an official language of the issuing country is also used, that language shall prevail in case of a dispute or discrepancy.
Regulation 9 Duration and validity of certificates and statements of compliance on fuel oil consumption reporting and operational carbon intensity rating International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate 1 The IAPP Certificate shall be issued for a period specified by the Administration, which shall not exceed five years.
2 Notwithstanding the requirements of paragraph 1 of this regulation:
1 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 for a period not exceeding five years from the date of expiry of the existing certificate; .2 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 for a period not exceeding five years from the date of expiry of the existing certificate; and .3 when the renewal survey is completed more than 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 for a period not exceeding five years from that date.
3 If a certificate is issued for a period of less than five years, the Administration may extend its validity beyond the expiry date to the maximum period specified in paragraph 1 of this regulation, provided that the surveys referred to in regulations 5.1.3 and 5.1.4 of this annex, applicable when a certificate is issued for a period of five years, have been carried out as appropriate.
4 If a renewal survey has been completed and a new certificate cannot be issued or placed on board the vessel before the expiry date of the existing certificate, the person or organization authorized by the Administration may endorse the existing certificate, and such certificate shall be accepted as valid for a further period not exceeding five months from the date of expiry.
5 If, at the time of expiry of a certificate, the vessel is not in the port in which it is to be surveyed, the Administration may extend the period of validity of the certificate, but this extension shall be granted only for the purpose of allowing the vessel to complete its voyage to the port in which it is to be surveyed, and only in cases where it appears proper and reasonable to do so. No certificate shall be extended for a period longer than three months, and a vessel to which such an extension is granted shall not, by virtue of such extension, be entitled upon arrival at the port in which it is to be surveyed to leave that port without having obtained a new certificate. Upon completion of the renewal survey, the new certificate shall be valid for a period not exceeding five years from the date of expiry of the existing certificate before the extension was granted.
6 Any certificate issued to a vessel engaged on short voyages which has not been extended under the preceding provisions of this regulation may be extended by the Administration for a period of grace of up to one month from the date of expiry stated on it. When the renewal survey is completed, the new certificate shall be valid for a period not exceeding five years from the date of expiry of the existing certificate before the extension was granted.
7 In special circumstances, determined by the Administration, a new certificate need not, as required by paragraphs 2.1, 5, or 6 of this regulation, be dated from the date of expiry of the existing certificate. In these special circumstances, the new certificate shall be valid for a period not exceeding five years from the date of completion of the renewal survey.
8 If an annual or intermediate survey is completed before the period specified in regulation 5 of this annex:
.1 the annual expiry date shown on the certificate shall be amended by endorsement to a date which shall not be more than three months later than the date on which the survey was completed; .2 the subsequent annual or intermediate survey required by regulation 5 of this annex shall be completed at the intervals prescribed in that regulation, using the new annual expiry date; and .3 the expiry date may remain unchanged provided one or more annual or intermediate surveys, as appropriate, are carried out so that the maximum intervals between surveys prescribed in regulation 5 of this annex are not exceeded.
9 Any certificate issued under regulations 6 or 7 of this annex shall cease to be valid in any of the following cases:
.1 if the relevant surveys are not completed within the periods specified under regulation 5.1 of this annex; .2 if the certificate is not endorsed in accordance with regulations 5.1.3 and 5.1.4 of this annex; and .3 upon transfer of the vessel to the flag of another State. A new certificate shall only be issued when the Government issuing the new certificate is fully satisfied that the vessel complies with the requirements of regulation 5.4 of this annex. In the case of a transfer of flag between Parties, the Government of the Party whose flag the vessel was previously entitled to fly shall, as soon as possible, transmit to the Administration, upon request made within three months of the transfer, copies of the certificate carried by the vessel before the transfer and, if available, copies of the relevant survey reports.
International Energy Efficiency Certificate 10 The International Energy Efficiency Certificate shall be valid for the lifetime of the vessel, subject to the provisions of paragraph 11 below.
11 Any International Energy Efficiency Certificate issued under this annex shall cease to be valid in any of the following cases:
.1 if the vessel is withdrawn from service or if a new certificate is issued following a major conversion of the vessel; or .2 upon transfer of the vessel to the flag of another State. A new certificate shall only be issued when the Government issuing the new certificate is fully satisfied that the vessel complies with the requirements of chapter 4 of this annex. In the case of a transfer of flag between Parties, the Government of the Party whose flag the vessel was previously entitled to fly shall, as soon as possible, transmit to the Administration, upon request made within three months after the transfer, copies of the certificate carried by the vessel before the transfer and, if available, copies of the relevant survey reports; or .3 if the equipment, systems, fittings, installations, or materials of the vessel covered by the survey are changed without the express authorization of the Administration in accordance with regulation 5.5 of this annex, unless regulation 3 of this annex applies.
Statement of compliance on fuel oil consumption reporting and operational carbon intensity rating 12 The statement of compliance issued in accordance with regulation 6.6 of this annex shall be valid for the calendar year in which it is issued and for the first five months of the following calendar year. The statement of compliance issued in accordance with regulation 6.7 of this annex shall be valid for the calendar year in which it is issued, the following calendar year, and the first five months of the subsequent calendar year. All statements of compliance shall be kept on board for at least five years.
Regulation 10 Port State control on operational requirements 1 A vessel in a port or an offshore terminal under the jurisdiction of another Party may be subject to inspection by officers duly authorized by that Party concerning operational requirements under this annex, where there are clear grounds for believing that the master or crew are not familiar with essential shipboard procedures relating to the prevention of air pollution from vessels.
2 In the circumstances mentioned in paragraph 1 of this regulation, the Party concerned shall take such steps as will ensure that the vessel shall not sail until the situation has been brought to order in accordance with the requirements of this annex.
3 Procedures relating to the port State control prescribed in article 5 of the present Convention shall apply to this regulation.
4 Nothing in this regulation shall be construed to limit the rights and obligations of a Party exercising supervision over operational requirements specifically provided for in the present Convention.
5 For the purposes of chapter 4 of this annex, any port State control inspection may, as appropriate, verify that the vessel has on board a valid statement of compliance on fuel oil consumption reporting and operational carbon intensity rating, an International Energy Efficiency Certificate, and the Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan, in accordance with article 5 of the present Convention.
6 Notwithstanding the requirements of paragraph 5 of this regulation, any port State control inspection may inspect whether the Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan is being duly implemented in accordance with regulation 28 of this annex.
Regulation 11 Detection of violations and enforcement 1 Parties shall cooperate in all forms of detection and enforcement of the provisions of this annex, using any appropriate and practicable measures of detection and environmental monitoring, and adequate procedures for reporting and accumulation of evidence.
2 Any vessel to which this annex applies may, in any port or offshore terminal of a Party, be subject to inspection by officers appointed or authorized by that Party for the purpose of verifying whether the vessel has emitted any of the substances covered by this annex in violation of the provisions thereof. If the inspection indicates a violation of this annex, a report shall be forwarded to the Administration for any appropriate action.
3 Any Party shall furnish evidence, if any, to the Administration that a vessel has emitted any of the substances covered by this annex in violation of the provisions thereof. When possible, the competent authority of that Party shall notify the master of the vessel of the alleged violation.
4 Upon receiving such evidence, the Administration shall investigate the matter and may request the other Party to furnish further or better evidence of the alleged violation. If the Administration is satisfied that sufficient evidence is available to enable proceedings to be brought in respect of the alleged violation, it shall cause such proceedings to be taken as soon as possible in accordance with its legislation. The Administration shall promptly inform the Party that reported the alleged violation, as well as the Organization, of the action taken.
5 Any Party may also inspect a vessel to which this annex applies when it enters the ports or offshore terminals under its jurisdiction, if a request for investigation is received from another Party together with sufficient evidence that the vessel has emitted, anywhere, any of the substances covered by this annex in violation of the provisions thereof.
The report of the investigation shall be sent to the requesting Party and to the Administration, so that appropriate action may be taken under the present Convention.
6 The rules of international law regarding the prevention, reduction, and control of pollution of the marine environment from vessels, including those relating to enforcement and safeguards, in force at the time of application or interpretation of this annex, shall apply, mutatis mutandis, to the rules and standards set forth in this annex.
Regulation 12 Ozone-depleting substances 1 This regulation does not apply to permanently sealed equipment where there are no refrigerant charging connections or potentially removable components containing ozone-depleting substances.
2 Subject to the provisions of regulation 3.1, any deliberate emission of ozone-depleting substances is prohibited. Deliberate emissions include emissions occurring in the course of maintaining, servicing, repairing, or disposing of systems or equipment, but do not include minimal releases associated with the recovery or recycling of an ozone-depleting substance. Emissions from leaks of an ozone-depleting substance, whether or not the leaks are deliberate, may be regulated by Parties.
3.1 Installations containing ozone-depleting substances, other than hydrochlorofluorocarbons, shall be prohibited:
1 on vessels constructed on or after 19 May 2005; or .2 on vessels constructed before 19 May 2005, if the contractual delivery date of the equipment to the vessel is on or after 19 May 2005, or in the absence of a contractual delivery date, if the equipment is actually delivered to the vessel on or after 19 May 2005.
3.2 Installations containing hydrochlorofluorocarbons shall be prohibited:
.1 on vessels constructed on or after 1 January 2020; or .2 on vessels constructed before 1 January 2020, if the contractual delivery date of the equipment to the vessel is on or after 1 January 2020, or in the absence of a contractual delivery date, if the equipment is delivered to the vessel on or after 1 January 2020.
4 The substances referred to in this regulation, and equipment containing such substances, shall be delivered to appropriate reception facilities when removed from the vessel.
5 All vessels subject to regulation 6.1 shall maintain a list of equipment containing ozone-depleting substances.
6 All vessels subject to regulation 6.1 that have rechargeable systems containing ozone-depleting substances shall be provided with an ozone-depleting substances record book. This record book may form part of the existing logbook or an electronic recording system approved by the Administration. The electronic recording system referred to in regulation 12.6, adopted by resolution MEPC.176(58), shall be considered an electronic record book, provided that the electronic recording system is approved by the Administration on or before the first IAPP Certificate renewal survey carried out on or after 1 October 2020, but no later than 1 October 2025, taking into account the guidelines developed by the Organization.
7 The recording of ozone-depleting substances shall be stated in terms of mass (kg) of substance and shall be completed without delay on each occasion, with respect to the following:
.1 recharge, full or partial, of equipment containing ozone-depleting substances; .2 repair or maintenance of equipment containing ozone-depleting substances; .3 discharge of ozone-depleting substances to the atmosphere:
3.1 deliberate; and 3.2 non-deliberate; .4 discharge of ozone-depleting substances to land-based reception facilities; and .5 supply of ozone-depleting substances to the vessel.
Regulation 13 Nitrogen oxides (NOx) Application 1.1 This regulation shall apply:
.1 to each marine diesel engine with a power output of more than 130 kW installed on a vessel; and .2 to each marine diesel engine with a power output of more than 130 kW that undergoes a major conversion on or after 1 January 2000, except when demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Administration that such engine is an identical replacement of the engine it is replacing and is not otherwise covered by paragraph 1.1.1 of this regulation.
1.2 This regulation shall not apply:
.1 to marine diesel engines intended to be used solely in emergency situations, or solely to power devices or equipment intended to be used solely in emergency situations on board the vessel on which they are installed, nor to marine diesel engines installed in lifeboats intended to be used solely in emergency situations; nor .2 to marine diesel engines installed on vessels exclusively engaged in voyages within waters subject to the sovereignty or jurisdiction of the State whose flag they are authorized to fly, provided that such engines are subject to an alternative NO control measure established by the Administration.
1.3 Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 1.1 of this regulation, the Administration may allow this regulation not to apply to marine diesel engines installed on vessels constructed before 19 May 2005, nor to marine diesel engines that undergo a major conversion before that date, provided that the vessels on which the engines are installed are exclusively engaged in voyages to ports or offshore terminals located in the State whose flag they are entitled to fly.
Major conversion 2.1 For the purposes of this regulation, a major conversion means a modification, on or after 1 January 2000, of a marine diesel engine that has not been certified according to the standards stipulated in paragraphs 3, 4, or 5.1.1 of this regulation, whereby:
.1 the engine is replaced by a marine diesel engine or an additional marine diesel engine is installed, or .2 a substantial modification of the engine is made, as defined in the Revised NOx Technical Code 2008, or .3 the maximum continuous rated speed of the engine is increased by more than 10% compared to the maximum continuous rated speed indicated in the engine's original certification.
2.2 In the case of a major conversion involving the replacement of a marine diesel engine with a non-identical marine diesel engine or the installation of an additional marine diesel engine, the standards stipulated in this regulation at the time of the engine's replacement or addition shall apply. With respect only to replacement engines, if it is not possible for such a replacement engine to comply with the standards indicated in paragraph 5.1.1 of this regulation (Tier III, as applicable), that replacement engine shall comply with the standards indicated in paragraph 4 of this regulation (Tier II), taking into account the guidelines developed by the Organization.
2.3 With respect to the marine diesel engines mentioned in paragraphs 2.1.2 or 2.1.3 of this regulation, those engines shall comply with the following standards:
.1 for vessels constructed before 1 January 2000, the standards stipulated in paragraph 3 of this regulation shall apply; and .2 for vessels constructed on or after 1 January 2000, the standards in force at the time the vessel was constructed shall apply.
Tier I 3 Subject to the provisions of regulation 3 of this Annex, the operation of any marine diesel engine installed on a vessel constructed on or after 1 January 2000 and before 1 January 2011 is prohibited, unless the quantity of nitrogen oxides (calculated as the total weighted emission of NO2) emitted by the engine is within the following limits, where n is the rated engine speed (crankshaft revolutions per minute):
.1 17.0 g/kWh if n is less than 130 rpm:
.2 45 . fl( 02) g/kWh if n is 130 rpm or more but less than 2,000 rpm:
.3 9.8 g/kWh if n is 2,000 rpm or more.
Tier II 4 Subject to the provisions of regulation 3 of this Annex, the operation of any marine diesel engine installed on a vessel constructed on or after 1 January 2011 is prohibited, unless the quantity of nitrogen oxides (calculated as the total weighted emission of NO2) emitted by the engine is within the following limits, where n is the rated engine speed (crankshaft revolutions per minute):
.1 14.4 g/kWh if n is less than 130 rpm; .2 44 . fl(O2) g/kWh if n is 130 rpm or more but less than 2,000 rpm; .3 7.7 g/kWh if n is 2,000 rpm or more.
Tier III 5.1 Subject to the provisions of regulation 3 of this Annex, in an emission control area designated for Tier III NOX control under paragraph 6 of this regulation (Tier III NO emission control area), the operation of marine diesel engines installed on vessels is prohibited:
1 unless the quantity of nitrogen oxides (calculated as the total weighted emission of NO2) emitted by the engine is within the following limits, where n is the rated engine speed (crankshaft revolutions per minute):
.1 3.4 g/kWh if n is less than 130 rpm; .2 9 . n(-0'2) g/kWh if n is 130 rpm or more but less than 2000 rpm; .3 2.0 g/kWh if n is 2,000 rpm or more; when:
.2 said vessel is constructed:
.1 on or after 1 January 2016 and operates in the North American emission control area or the United States Caribbean Sea emission control area; .2 on or after 1 January 2021 and operates in the Baltic Sea emission control area or the North Sea emission control area; .3 said vessel operates in an emission control area designated for Tier III NOX control that is not the emission control area described in paragraph 5.1.2 of this regulation, and is constructed on or after the date of adoption of such emission control area, or at a later date as may be specified in the amendment designating the Tier III NO emission control area.
5.2 The standards indicated in paragraph 5.1.1 of this regulation shall not apply:
1 to marine diesel engines installed on vessels with a length (L), as defined in regulation 1.19 of Annex I of the present convention, of less than 24 m which have been specifically designed, and are used exclusively, for recreational purposes; nor .2 to marine diesel engines installed on vessels with a combined diesel engine propulsion power, according to the nameplate, of less than 750 kW, if it is demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Administration that the vessel cannot comply with the standards stipulated in paragraph 5.1.1 of this regulation due to design or construction limitations of the vessel; nor .3 to marine diesel engines installed on vessels constructed before 1 January 2021 of less than 500 gross tonnage having a length (L), as defined in regulation 1.19 of Annex I of the present convention, of 24 m or more and which have been specifically designed, and are used exclusively, for recreational purposes.
5.3 The tier and on/off status of marine diesel engines installed on board a vessel to which paragraph 5.1 of this regulation applies, and certified to both Tier II and Tier III, or to Tier II only, shall be recorded in the logbook or an electronic recording system prescribed by the Administration upon entry into and exit from an emission control area, or when the on/off status changes within such area, along with the date, time, and position of the vessel.
5.4 Nitrogen oxide emissions from marine diesel engines governed by the provisions of paragraph 5.1 of this regulation, emitted immediately after construction and sea trials of new vessels, or before and after conversion, repair and/or maintenance works of the vessel or the maintenance or repair of a Tier II engine or a dual-fuel engine when it is prescribed that the vessel cannot have gaseous fuel or gas cargo on board in compliance with safety requirements, for the purpose of carrying out the activities of the shipyard or other repair facility located in a Tier III NO emission control area, are temporarily exempt provided the following conditions are met:
.1 the engine meets the Tier II NOX emission limits; and .2 the vessel proceeds directly to and from the shipyard or other repair facility, does not load or unload cargo for the duration of the exemption, and follows any additional specific course instructions provided by the port State in which the shipyard or repair facility is located, as appropriate.
5.5 The exemption described in paragraph 5.4 of this regulation applies only during the following periods:
1 for newbuild vessels, during the period beginning when the shipyard delivers the vessel, including sea trials, and ending when the vessel directly exits the Tier III NO emission control area or, for vessels having dual-fuel engines installed, the vessel directly exits the Tier III NO emission control area or proceeds directly to the nearest suitable gaseous fuel bunkering facility for the vessel located within the Tier III NOX emission control area; .2 for vessels with a Tier II engine undergoing conversion, maintenance, or repair, during the period beginning when the vessel enters the Tier III NOX emission control area and proceeds directly to the shipyard or repair facility, and ending when the shipyard or repair facility releases the vessel and it directly exits the Tier III NO emission control area after completing sea trials, as appropriate; or .3 for vessels having dual-fuel engines that have undergone conversion, maintenance, or repair, when it is prescribed that the vessel cannot carry gaseous fuel or gas cargo on board due to safety requirements, during the period beginning when the vessel enters the Tier III NOX emission control area or is degassed within the Tier III NO emission control area and proceeds directly to the shipyard or repair facility, and ending when the shipyard and/or repair facility releases the vessel and it directly exits the Tier III NOx emission control area or proceeds directly to the nearest suitable gaseous fuel bunkering facility for the vessel located within the Tier III NO emission control area.
Emission control area 6 For the purposes of this regulation, a Tier III NOX emission control area means any sea area, including any port area, designated by the Organization in accordance with the criteria and procedures set out in appendix III of this Annex. The Tier III NOX emission control areas are:
.1 the North American area, which means the area defined by the coordinates provided in appendix VII of this Annex; .2 the United States Caribbean Sea area, which means the area defined by the coordinates provided in appendix VII of this Annex; .3 the Baltic Sea area defined in regulation 1.11.2 of Annex I of the present convention; and .4 the North Sea area defined in regulation 1.14.6 of Annex V of the present convention.
Marine diesel engines installed on vessels constructed before 1 January 2000 7.1 Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 1.1.1 of this regulation, marine diesel engines with a power output greater than 5,000 kW and a cylinder displacement at or above 90 l installed on vessels constructed on or after 1 January 1990, but before 1 January 2000, shall comply with the emission limits indicated in paragraph 7.4 of this regulation, provided that an approved method for that engine has been certified by the Administration of a Party and notified to the Organization. Compliance with this paragraph shall be demonstrated by one of the following procedures:
1 installation of the certified approved method, confirmed by a survey using the verification procedure specified in the approved method file, including due notation of the presence of the approved method on the IAPP Certificate; or .2 engine certification confirming that the engine operates within the limits established in paragraphs 3, 4, or 5.1.1 of this regulation, and due notation of the engine certification on the IAPP Certificate.
7.2 Paragraph 7.1 shall apply no later than the first renewal survey carried out at least 12 months after the deposit of the notification indicated in paragraph 7.1. If the owner of a vessel on which an approved method is to be installed can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the Administration, that the approved method was not commercially available despite best efforts to obtain it, that approved method shall be installed on the vessel no later than the first annual survey of that vessel falling due after the approved method becomes commercially available.
7.3 With respect to marine diesel engines with a power output greater than 5,000 kW and a cylinder displacement at or above 90 l installed on vessels constructed on or after 1 January 1990, but before 1 January 2000, the IAPP Certificate for a marine diesel engine to which paragraph 7.1 of this regulation applies shall include one of the following statements:
1 that an approved method has been applied in accordance with paragraph 7.1.1 of this regulation; .2 that the engine has been certified in accordance with paragraph 7.1.2 of this regulation; .3 that the approved method is not yet commercially available, as described in paragraph 7.2 of this regulation; or .4 that an approved method is not applicable.
7.4 Subject to the provisions of regulation 3 of this Annex, the operation of any marine diesel engine described in paragraph 7.1 of this regulation is prohibited, unless the quantity of nitrogen oxides (calculated as the total weighted emission of NO2) emitted by the engine is within the following limits, where n is the rated engine speed (crankshaft revolutions per minute):
.1 17.0 g/kWh if n is less than 130 rpm; .2 45 . n°2 g/kWh if n is 130 rpm or more but less than 2,000 rpm; and .3 9.8 g/kWh if n is 2,000 rpm or more.
7.5 Certification of an approved method shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of chapter 7 of the Revised NOx Technical Code 2008, and shall include verification:
1 by the designer of the reference marine diesel engine to which the approved method applies, that the calculated effect of the approved method will not reduce the engine's power by more than 1.0%, or increase fuel consumption by more than 2.0%, calculated in accordance with the applicable test cycle stipulated in the Revised NOX Technical Code 2008, nor have an adverse effect on the engine's durability or reliability; and .2 that the cost of the approved method is not excessive, which is determined by comparing the amount of NO reduced by the approved method to meet the standard established in paragraph 7.4 of this regulation with the cost of purchasing and installing said approved method.
Certification 8 The certification, testing, and measurement procedures for the standards stipulated in this regulation are set out in the Revised NOX Technical Code 2008.
9 The procedures for determining NO emissions specified in the Revised NOX Technical Code 2008 are intended to be representative of normal engine operation. Defeat devices and irrational emission control strategies are contrary to this purpose and are not permitted. This regulation does not prohibit the use of auxiliary control devices used to protect the engine and/or its auxiliary equipment in case of operating conditions that could result in damage or failure, or to facilitate starting the engine.
Regulation 14 Sulphur oxides (SOX) and particulate matter General requirements 1 The sulphur content of fuel oil used or carried for use on board a vessel shall not exceed 0.50% mass/mass.
2 The worldwide average sulphur content of residual fuel oil supplied for use on board vessels shall be monitored, taking into account the guidelines developed by the Organization.
Requirements within emission control areas 3 For the purposes of this regulation, an emission control area for SOX and particulate matter means any sea area, including any port area, designated by the Organization in accordance with the criteria and procedures set out in appendix III of this Annex. The emission control areas for SOX and particulate matter are:
1 the Baltic Sea area defined in regulation 1.11.2 of Annex I of the present convention; .2 the North Sea area defined in regulation 1.14.6 of Annex V of the present convention; .3 the North American area, which means the area defined by the coordinates provided in appendix VII of this Annex; .4 the United States Caribbean Sea area, which means the area defined by the coordinates provided in appendix VII of this Annex; .5 the Mediterranean Sea emission control area defined by the coordinates provided in appendix VII of this Annex.
4 While a vessel is operating within an emission control area, the sulphur content of fuel oil used on board shall not exceed 0.10% mass/mass.
5 The supplier shall demonstrate, through the appropriate documentation as prescribed in regulation 18 of this Annex, the sulphur content of the fuel oil mentioned in paragraphs 1 and 4 of this regulation.
6 On vessels using separate types of fuel oil to comply with paragraph 4 of this regulation and entering or leaving an emission control area indicated in paragraph 3 of this regulation, a written procedure shall be carried showing how the fuel oil change-over is to be accomplished, allowing for sufficient time for the fuel oil service system to be flushed clear of all fuel oils with a sulphur content exceeding that specified in paragraph 4 of this regulation, prior to entry into an emission control area. The volume of low-sulphur fuel oil in each tank, along with the date, time, and position of the vessel, shall be recorded in the record book or electronic record book prescribed by the Administration when any fuel oil change-over operation is completed prior to entry into an emission control area or commenced upon exit therefrom.
7 During the 12 months following the entry into force of an amendment designating a specific emission control area under paragraph 3 of this regulation, vessels operating in that emission control area shall be exempt from the requirements of paragraphs 4 and 6 of this regulation and from the requirements of paragraph 5 of this regulation insofar as they relate to said paragraph 4.
In-use and on-board fuel oil sampling and testing 8 If the competent authority of a Party requires an analysis of the sample of the in-use fuel oil or on-board fuel oil, such analysis shall be carried out in accordance with the verification procedure stipulated in appendix VI of this Annex to determine whether the fuel oil being used or carried for use on board meets the requirements of paragraph 1 or paragraph 4 of this regulation. The in-use fuel oil sample shall be drawn taking into account the guidelines developed by the Organization. The on-board fuel oil sample shall be drawn taking into account the guidelines developed by the Organization.
9 The sample shall be sealed by the representative of the competent authority with a unique means of identification applied in the presence of the vessel's representative. The vessel shall be given the option of retaining a duplicate of the sample.
In-use fuel oil sampling point 10 On each vessel to which regulations 5 and 6 of this Annex apply, one or more sampling points shall be fitted or designated for the collection of representative samples of the fuel oil used on board the vessel, taking into account the guidelines developed by the Organization.
11 For vessels constructed before 1 April 2022, the sampling point or points referred to in paragraph 10 shall be fitted or designated no later than the first renewal survey, as indicated in regulation 5.1.2 of this Annex, on or after 1 April 2023.
12 The requirements of paragraphs 10 and 11 of this regulation shall not apply to the fuel oil service systems for a low-flashpoint fuel for combustion intended for propulsion or operation on board the vessel.
13 The competent authority of a Party may, as appropriate, use the sampling point or points fitted or designated to collect one or more representative samples of the fuel oil used on board, to verify that the fuel oil complies with this regulation. The competent authority of the Party shall carry out the fuel oil sampling as expeditiously as possible and without causing the vessel undue delay.
Regulation 15 Volatile organic compounds 1 If volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from a tanker are regulated in a port or ports or at a terminal or terminals under the jurisdiction of a Party, such regulation shall be in accordance with the provisions of this regulation.
2 Any Party adopting a regulation for tankers regarding VOC emissions shall submit a notification to the Organization, indicating the size of vessels to be controlled, the cargoes requiring vapor emission control systems, and the effective date of such control. The notification shall be sent at least six months before the effective date.
3 Any Party designating ports or terminals where VOC emissions from tankers will be regulated shall ensure that approved vapor emission control systems exist at the designated ports and terminals, taking into account the safety standards developed for this purpose by the Organization, and that such systems operate safely and in a manner that avoids undue delay to any vessel.
4 The Organization shall circulate a list of the ports and terminals designated by the Parties to other Parties and other Member States of the Organization for information purposes.
5 Any tanker to which paragraph 1 of this regulation applies shall be provided with a vapor emission collection system approved by the Administration, taking into account the safety standards developed for this purpose by the Organization, which shall be used during the loading of the relevant cargoes. Any port or terminal that has installed vapor emission control systems in accordance with this regulation may accept tankers not equipped with a vapor collection system for a period of three years from the effective date referred to in paragraph 2 of this regulation.
6 Any tanker carrying crude oil shall have on board and implement a VOC management plan approved by the Administration. Such plan shall be prepared taking into account the guidelines developed by the Organization. The plan shall be specific to each vessel and shall, at a minimum:
.1 contain written procedures for minimizing VOC emissions during loading, sea passage, and discharge; .2 take into account the additional VOCs generated by crude oil washing; .3 include the name of the person responsible for its implementation; and .4 for vessels engaged in international voyages, be written in the working language of the master and officers and, if the working language of the master and officers is not Spanish, French, or English, be accompanied by a translation into one of these languages.
7 This regulation shall also apply to gas carriers only if the type of loading and containment systems allows for the safe retention of non-methane VOCs on board or their safe return to shore.
Regulation 16 Incineration on board 1 Subject to the provisions of paragraph 4 of this regulation, incineration on board shall be allowed only in a shipboard incinerator.
2 Incineration on board of the following substances shall be prohibited:
.1 residues of cargoes governed by Annexes I, II, or III, or the associated contaminated packing materials; .2 polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs); .3 garbage, as defined in Annex V, containing heavy metals in concentrations that are not mere traces; .4 refined petroleum products containing halogen compounds; .5 sewage sludge and oily sludge not generated on board the vessel; and .6 residues from the exhaust gas cleaning system.
3 Incineration on board of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) shall be prohibited, except in shipboard incinerators for which an IMO type approval certificate has been issued.
4 Incineration on board of sewage sludge and oily sludge generated during the normal operation of the vessel may also take place in the main or auxiliary power plant or boilers, but in those cases, shall not take place inside ports or estuaries.
5 Nothing in this regulation:
.1 affects the prohibition of incineration at sea established in the Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and Other Matter, 1972, as amended, and its 1996 Protocol, nor other requirements of that convention and protocol; nor .2 precludes the development, installation, and use of other alternative thermal waste treatment devices on board that meet or exceed the requirements of this regulation.
6.1 Except as provided in paragraph 6.2 of this regulation, every incinerator installed on board a vessel constructed on or after 1 January 2000, or every incinerator installed on board a vessel on or after 1 January 2000, shall comply with the provisions contained in appendix IV of this Annex. Every incinerator to which this paragraph applies shall be approved by the Administration, taking into account the standard specification for shipboard incinerators developed by the Organization.
6.2 The Administration may allow any incinerator installed on board a vessel before 19 May 2005 to be excluded from the application of paragraph 6.1 of this regulation, provided that the vessel is solely engaged in voyages within waters subject to the sovereignty or jurisdiction of the State whose flag it is entitled to fly.
7 Incinerators installed in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 6.1 of this regulation shall be provided with an instruction manual from the manufacturer, which shall be kept with the unit and which shall specify how to operate the incinerator within the limits established in paragraph 2 of appendix IV of this Annex.
8 Personnel responsible for the operation of an incinerator installed in accordance with paragraph 6.1 of this regulation shall be trained to be capable of following the guidance provided in the manufacturer's instruction manual, as stipulated in paragraph 7 of this regulation.
9 On incinerators installed in accordance with paragraph 6.1 of this regulation, the combustion chamber gas outlet temperature shall be monitored whenever the unit is in operation. For continuous-feed incinerators, waste shall not be fed into the unit when the combustion chamber gas outlet temperature is below 850°C. For batch-loaded shipboard incinerators, the unit shall be designed such that the combustion chamber gas outlet temperature reaches 600°C within 5 minutes after start-up, and subsequently stabilizes at a temperature of not less than 850°C.
Regulation 17 Reception facilities 1 Each Party undertakes to ensure the provision of adequate facilities that meet:
.1 the needs of ships using their repair ports for the reception of ozone-depleting substances and equipment containing such substances when removed from ships; .2 the needs of ships using their ports, terminals, or repair ports for the reception of exhaust gas cleaning residues from an exhaust gas cleaning system; without causing undue delay to ships; and .3 the needs of ship recycling facilities for the reception of ozone-depleting substances and equipment containing such substances when removed from ships.
2 The following States may satisfy the requirements of paragraph 1 of this regulation through regional arrangements when, due to the unique circumstances of those States, such arrangements are the only practical means of satisfying those requirements:
.1 small island developing States; and .2 States whose coastlines border Arctic waters, provided that the regional arrangements only cover ports located within the Arctic waters of those States.
Parties participating in a regional arrangement shall develop a regional reception facilities plan taking into account the guidelines developed by the Organization.
Governments of Parties participating in the arrangement shall consult with the Organization, for circulation to the Parties to the present Convention, on:
.1 how the guidelines developed by the Organization are taken into account in the regional reception facilities plan; .2 particulars of the identified regional ship waste reception centers, taking into account the guidelines developed by the Organization; and .3 particulars of those ports with only limited facilities.
3 If a particular port or terminal of a Party – taking into account the guidelines to be developed by the Organization – lacks the necessary industrial infrastructure to manage and treat the substances referred to in paragraph 1 of this regulation, or is located far from it, and therefore cannot accept such substances, the Party shall inform the Organization of such port or terminal so that this information may be communicated to all Parties and Member States of the Organization, for their information and so they may take appropriate action. The Party that has provided this information to the Organization shall also notify the Organization of which of its ports and terminals have facilities to manage and treat such substances.
4 Each Party shall notify the Organization, for communication to its Members, of all cases where the facilities provided in accordance with this regulation are unavailable or are considered inadequate.
Regulation 18 Fuel oil availability and quality Fuel oil availability 1 Each Party shall take all reasonable measures to promote the availability of fuel oils which comply with this Annex, and shall inform the Organization of the availability of compliant fuel oils in its ports and terminals.
2.1 If a Party finds that a ship is not in compliance with the standards for compliant fuel oils set out in this Annex, the competent authority of that Party is entitled to require the ship to:
.1 present a record of the actions taken to attempt to achieve compliance; and .2 provide evidence that it attempted to purchase compliant fuel oil in accordance with its voyage plan and, if it was not available where planned, that alternative sources for such fuel oil were sought and that, despite best efforts to obtain compliant fuel oil, it was not made available for purchase.
2.2 The ship should not be required to deviate from its intended voyage or delay the voyage unduly in order to achieve compliance.
2.3 If a ship provides the information set out in paragraph 2.1 of this regulation, the Party shall take into account all relevant circumstances and the evidence presented to determine the appropriate action to take, including not taking control measures.
2.4 Ships shall notify their Administration and the competent authority of the relevant port of destination when they cannot purchase compliant fuel oil.
2.5 Parties shall notify the Organization when a ship has presented evidence of the unavailability of compliant fuel oil.
Fuel oil quality 3 Fuel oil for combustion delivered to and used on board ships to which this Annex applies shall meet the following requirements:
.1 except as provided in paragraph 3.2 of this regulation:
1.1 it shall be blends of hydrocarbons derived from petroleum refining. This does not preclude the incorporation of small amounts of additives intended to improve some aspects of performance; 1.2 it shall not include any inorganic acid; and 1.3 it shall not include any added substance or chemical waste that:
.1 jeopardizes the safety of ships or adversely affects the performance of the machinery, or .2 is harmful to personnel, or .3 contributes overall to additional air pollution; .2 fuel oil for combustion derived by methods other than petroleum refining shall not:
2.1 exceed the sulphur content applicable under regulation 14 of this Annex; 2.2 cause an engine to exceed the applicable NOx emission limit set out in paragraphs 3, 4, 5.1.1 and 7.4 of regulation 13; 2.3 contain any inorganic acid; nor 2.4.1 jeopardize the safety of ships or adversely affect the performance of the machinery; or 2.4.2 be harmful to personnel; or 2.4.3 contribute overall to additional air pollution.
4 This regulation does not apply to coal in its solid form or to nuclear fuels.
Paragraphs 5, 6, 7.1, 7.2, 8.1, 8.2, 9.2, 9.3 and 9.4 of this regulation do not apply to gaseous fuels such as liquefied natural gas, compressed natural gas, and liquefied petroleum gas. The sulphur content of gaseous fuels delivered to a ship specifically for use as fuel on board that ship shall be documented by the supplier.
5 In every ship to which regulations 5 and 6 of this Annex apply, details of fuel oil for combustion delivered to and used on board shall be recorded by means of a bunker delivery note, which shall contain at least the information specified in appendix V of this Annex.
6 The bunker delivery note shall be kept on board in such a place as to be readily available for inspection at all reasonable times, for a period of three years from the date of delivery of the fuel oil on board.
7.1 The competent authority of a Party may inspect the bunker delivery notes on board any ship to which this Annex applies while the ship is in its port or offshore terminal, may make a copy of each bunker delivery note, and may require the master or person in charge of the ship to certify that each such copy is a true copy of the corresponding bunker delivery note. The competent authority may also verify the contents of each note through consultation with the port where it was issued.
7.2 When, under paragraph 7.1 of this regulation, the competent authority inspects the bunker delivery notes and takes certified copies, it shall do so as expeditiously as possible without causing the ship undue delay.
8.1 The bunker delivery note shall be accompanied by a representative sample of the fuel oil delivered, taking into account the guidelines developed by the Organization. The sample shall be sealed and signed by the supplier's representative and the master or officer in charge of the bunker operation on completion of bunkering, and shall be retained on board until the fuel oil is substantially consumed, but in any case for a period of not less than 12 months from the date of delivery.
8.2 If a Party requires the representative sample to be analysed, the analysis shall be carried out in accordance with the verification procedure set out in appendix VI of this Annex to determine whether the fuel oil meets the requirements of this Annex.
9 Parties undertake to ensure that the competent 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 the sample required by this regulation, certified by the supplier that the fuel oil meets the requirements of regulations 14 and 18 of this Annex; .3 require local suppliers to retain a copy of the bunker delivery notes provided to ships for at least three years for inspection and verification by the port State if necessary; .4 take appropriate action against suppliers of fuel oil that have delivered fuel oil not in accordance with the statement on the bunker delivery note; .5 inform the Administration of any ship receiving fuel oil found not to meet the requirements of regulation 14 or 18 of this Annex; and .6 inform the Organization, for communication to Parties and Member States of the Organization, of all cases where a fuel oil supplier has failed to meet the requirements specified in regulation 14 or 18 of this Annex.
10 In connection with port State inspections carried out by Parties, the Parties further undertake to:
.1 inform the Party or non-Party under whose jurisdiction the bunker delivery note was issued of cases of non-compliant fuel oil delivery, providing all relevant information; and .2 ensure that appropriate remedial action is taken to bring non-compliant fuel oil discovered into compliance.
11 For ships of 400 gross tonnage and above engaged in scheduled services with frequent and regular port calls, an Administration may decide, upon application and consultation with the States concerned, that the compliance with paragraph 6 of this regulation may be documented in another manner, provided that it provides the same degree of certainty of compliance with regulations 14 and 18 of this Annex.
Regulation 19 Application 1 The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all ships of 400 gross tonnage and above.
2 The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to:
.1 ships operating exclusively in waters subject to the sovereignty or jurisdiction of the State whose flag the ship is entitled to fly. However, each Party shall ensure, by the adoption of appropriate measures, that such ships are constructed and act, as far as is reasonable and practicable, in a manner consistent with chapter 4 of this Annex; or .2 ships not propelled by mechanical means, and platforms including FPSOs and FSUs and drilling rigs, regardless of their propulsion.
3 Regulations 22, 23, 24 and 25 of this Annex shall not apply to ships that have non-conventional propulsion, except that regulations 22 and 24 shall apply to cruise passenger ships having non-conventional propulsion and LNG carriers having conventional or non-conventional propulsion, delivered on or after 1 September 2019, as defined in regulation 2.2.1, and regulations 23 and 25 shall apply to cruise passenger ships having non-conventional propulsion and LNG carriers having conventional or non-conventional propulsion. Regulations 22, 23, 24, 25 and 28 shall not apply to category A ships as defined in the Polar Code.
4 Notwithstanding paragraph 1 of this regulation, the Administration may waive the requirement for a ship of 400 gross tonnage and above from complying with regulations 22 and 24 of this Annex.
5 The provisions of paragraph 4 of this regulation shall not apply to a ship of 400 gross tonnage and above:
.1 for which the building contract is placed on or after 1 January 2017; or .2 in the absence of a building contract, the keel of which is laid or which is at a similar stage of construction on or after 1 July 2017; or .3 the delivery of which is on or after 1 July 2019; or .4 in cases of a major conversion of a new or existing ship, as defined in regulation 2.2.17 of this Annex, on or after 1 January 2017, and in which regulations 5.4.2 and 5.4.3 of regulation 5 of this Annex apply.
6 The Administration of a Party to the present Convention which allows the application of paragraph 4, or suspends, withdraws, or declines the application of that paragraph, to a ship entitled to fly its flag, shall forthwith communicate to the Organization the particulars thereof for circulation to the Parties to the present Protocol, for their information.
Regulation 20 Goal The goal of this chapter is to reduce the carbon intensity of international shipping and advance towards the levels of ambition set out in the initial IMO Strategy on reduction of GHG emissions from ships.
Regulation 21 Functional requirements In order to achieve the goal set out in regulation 20 of this Annex, a ship to which this chapter applies shall comply, as applicable, with the following functional requirements to reduce its carbon intensity:
.1 the technical carbon intensity requirements in accordance with regulations 22, 23, 24 and 25 of this Annex; and .2 the operational carbon intensity requirements in accordance with regulations 26, 27 and 28 of this Annex.
Regulation 22 Attained Energy Efficiency Design Index (attained EEDI) 1 The attained EEDI shall be calculated for:
.1 each ship; .2 each ship which has undergone a major conversion; and .3 each new or existing ship which has undergone a major conversion that is so extensive that the ship is regarded by the Administration as a newly constructed ship, which falls into one or more of the categories listed in regulations 2.2.5, 2.2.7, 2.2.9, 2.2.11, 2.2.14 to 2.2.16, 2.2.20, 2.2.22, and 2.2.26 to 2.2.29 of this Annex. The attained EEDI shall be specific to each ship, shall indicate the estimated performance of the ship in terms of energy efficiency, and shall be accompanied by the EEDI technical file containing the information necessary for the calculation of the attained EEDI and showing the process of calculation. The Administration or an organization duly authorized by it shall verify the attained EEDI based on the EEDI technical file.
2 The attained EEDI shall be calculated in accordance with the guidelines developed by the Organization.
3 For each ship subject to regulation 24 of this Annex, the Administration, or any organization duly authorized by it, shall report to the Organization electronically the attained and required EEDI values and relevant information, taking into account the guidelines developed by the Organization:
.1 within seven months following the completion of the survey prescribed in regulation 5.4 of this Annex; or .2 within seven months after 1 April 2022 for ships delivered before 1 April 2022.
Regulation 23 Attained Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (attained EEXI) 1 The attained EEXI shall be calculated for:
.1 each ship; and .2 each ship which has undergone a major conversion, which falls into one or more of the categories listed in regulations 2.2.5, 2.2.7, 2.2.9, 2.2.11, 2.2.14 to 2.2.16, 2.2.22, and 2.2.26 to 2.2.29 of this Annex. The attained EEXI shall be specific to each ship, shall indicate the estimated performance of the ship in terms of energy efficiency, and shall be accompanied by the EEXI technical file containing the information necessary for the calculation of the attained EEXI and showing the process of calculation. The Administration or an organization duly authorized by it shall verify the attained EEXI based on the EEXI technical file.
2 The attained EEXI shall be calculated in accordance with the guidelines developed by the Organization.
3 Notwithstanding paragraph 1 of this regulation, ships to which regulation 22 of this Annex applies may use the attained EEDI verified by the Administration or any organization duly authorized by it in accordance with regulation 22.1 of this Annex as the attained EEXI, if the value of the attained EEDI is equal to or less than the required EEXI required by regulation 25 of this Annex. In this case, the attained EEXI shall be verified based on the EEDI technical file.
Regulation 24 Required EEDI 1 For each:
.1 new ship; .2 new ship which has undergone a major conversion; and .3 new or existing ship which has undergone a major conversion that is so extensive that the ship is regarded by the Administration as a newly constructed ship, which falls into one of the categories defined in regulations 2.2.5, 2.2.7, 2.2.9, 2.2.11, 2.2.14 to 2.2.16, 2.2.22, and 2.2.26 to 2.2.29 and to which this chapter is applicable, the attained EEDI shall be as follows:
X being the reduction factor specified in table 1 for the required EEDI compared to the EEDI reference level.
2 For each new or existing ship that has undergone a major conversion that is so extensive that the ship is regarded by the Administration as a newly constructed ship, the attained EEDI shall be calculated and meet the requirement of paragraph 1 with the applicable reduction factor appropriate to the ship type and size of the converted ship at the date of the contract of the conversion, or in the absence of a contract, the date of the start of the conversion.
Table 1: Reduction factors (in %) for EEDI compared to EEDI reference level The reference level values shall be calculated as follows:
Reference level value = a · b ^ (-c) a, b and c being the parameters specified in table 2.
Table 2: Parameters for determination of reference line values for the different ship types 3 If the design of a ship allows it to fall into more than one of the ship type definitions specified in table 2, the required EEDI for the ship shall be the most stringent (lowest) required EEDI.
4 The installed propulsion power on any ship to which this regulation applies shall not be less than the propulsion power needed to maintain the manoeuvrability of the ship under adverse conditions as defined in the guidelines to be developed by the Organization.
5 At the beginning of phase 1 and at a midpoint of phase 2, the Organization shall review the status of technological and, if necessary, amend the time periods, the EEDI reference line parameters for relevant ship types, and the reduction rates set out in this regulation.
Regulation 25 Required EEXI 1 For:
.1 each ship; and .2 each ship which has undergone a major conversion, which falls into one of the categories defined in regulations 2.2.5, 2.2.7, 2.2.9, 2.2.11, 2.2.14 to 2.2.16, 2.2.22, and 2.2.26 to 2.2.29 and to which this chapter is applicable, the attained EEXI shall be as follows:
Y being the reduction factor specified in table 3 for the required EEXI compared to the EEDI reference level.
Table 3: Reduction factors (in %) for EEXI compared to EEDI reference level The reduction factor shall be linearly interpolated between the two values dependent upon ship size. The lower value of the reduction factor shall be applied to the smaller ship size.
2 The EEDI reference level values shall be calculated in accordance with regulations 24.3 and 24.4 of this Annex. For ro-ro cargo ships and ro-ro passenger ships, the reference level value to be applied from phase 2 and onwards under regulation 24.3 of this Annex shall be referred to.
3 The Organization shall finalize a review by 1 January 2026 to assess the effectiveness of this regulation, taking into account the guidelines developed by the Organization. If, based on the review, the Parties decide to adopt amendments to this regulation, such amendments shall be adopted and enter into force in accordance with the procedures in article 16 of the present Convention.
Regulation 26 Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) 1 Each ship shall keep a Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) on board. This plan may form part of the ship's Safety Management System (SMS). The SEEMP shall be developed and reviewed taking into account the guidelines adopted by the Organization.
2 For a ship of 5,000 gross tonnage and above, the SEEMP shall include a description of the methodology to be used to collect the data required by regulation 27.1 of this Annex and the processes to be used to report the data to the ship's Administration.
3 For a ship of 5,000 gross tonnage and above, which falls into one of the categories defined in regulations 2.2.5, 2.2.7, 2.2.9, 2.2.11, 2.2.14 to 2.2.16, 2.2.22, and 2.2.26 to 2.2.29 of this Annex:
.1 No later than 1 January 2023, the SEEMP shall include:
.1 a description of the methodology to be used to calculate the ship's attained annual operational CII required by regulation 28 of this Annex and the processes to be used to report its value to the ship's Administration; .2 the required annual operational CII for the next three years, as specified in regulation 28 of this Annex; .3 an implementation plan documenting how the required annual operational CII will be achieved during the next three years; and .4 a procedure for self-evaluation and improvement.
.2 In the case of ships rated as D for three consecutive years or rated as E in accordance with regulation 28 of this Annex, the SEEMP shall be reviewed to include a plan of corrective actions to achieve the required annual operational CII in accordance with regulation 28.8 of this Annex.
.3 The SEEMP shall be subject to verification and company audits, taking into account the guidelines developed by the Organization.
Regulation 27 Collection and reporting of ship fuel oil consumption data 1 From calendar year 2019, each ship of 5,000 gross tonnage and above shall collect the data specified in appendix IX of this Annex, for that and each subsequent calendar year, or portion of a calendar year, as appropriate, in accordance with the methodology included in the SEEMP.
2 Except as provided for in paragraphs 4, 5 and 6 of this regulation, at the end of each calendar year, the ship shall aggregate the data collected during that calendar year, or portion thereof, as appropriate.
3 Except as provided for in paragraphs 4, 5 and 6 of this regulation, within three months after the end of each calendar year, the ship shall report to its Administration or any organization duly authorized by it, the aggregated value for each datum specified in appendix IX of this Annex, by electronic means and using a standardized format developed by the Organization.
4 In the event of a ship's change of Administration, on the day of the completion of the change, or as close as practical thereto, the ship shall report to the relinquishing Administration, or any organization duly authorized by it, the aggregated data as specified in appendix IX of this Annex for the portion of the calendar year corresponding to that Administration, and, upon request of that Administration with prior notice, the disaggregated data.
5 In the event of a change of company, on the day of the completion of the change, or as close as practical thereto, the ship shall report to its Administration, or any organization duly authorized by it, the aggregated data as specified in appendix IX of this Annex for the portion of the calendar year corresponding to the company, and, upon request of the Administration, the disaggregated data.
6 In the event of a simultaneous change of Administration and company, paragraph 4 of this regulation shall apply.
7 The data shall be verified according to the procedures established by the Administration, taking into account the guidelines developed by the Organization.
8 Except as provided for in paragraphs 4, 5 and 6 of this regulation, the disaggregated data that underpin the reported data set out in appendix IX of this Annex for the previous calendar year shall be available for a period of not less than 12 months from the end of that calendar year and made available to the Administration upon request.
9 The Administration shall ensure that the data set out in appendix IX of this Annex and reported by ships on its registry of 5,000 gross tonnage and above are transferred to the IMO Ship Fuel Oil Consumption Database by electronic means and using a standardized format developed by the Organization, no later than one month after the Statements of Compliance have been issued for those ships.
10 Based on the reported data transferred to the IMO Ship Fuel Oil Consumption Database, the Secretary-General of the Organization shall produce an annual report to the Marine Environment Protection Committee summarizing the data collected, the status of missing data, and any other relevant information as may be requested by the Committee.
11 The Secretary-General of the Organization shall grant the Administration of a ship to which regulation 28 of this Annex applies access to all reported data for that ship in the IMO Ship Fuel Oil Consumption Database for the preceding calendar year.
12 The Secretary-General of the Organization shall maintain an anonymized database such that identification of a specific ship is not possible. Parties shall have access to the anonymized data strictly for their analysis and consideration.
13 The Secretary-General of the Organization shall develop and manage the IMO Ship Fuel Oil Consumption Database, in accordance with the guidelines developed by the Organization.
Regulation 28 Operational carbon intensity Attained annual operational carbon intensity indicator (CII) 1 After the end of calendar year 2023 and after the end of each subsequent calendar year, for each ship of 5,000 gross tonnage and above which falls into one or more of the categories listed in regulations 2.2.5, 2.2.7, 2.2.9, 2.2.11, 2.2.14 to 2.2.16, 2.2.22, and 2.2.26 to 2.2.29 of this Annex, the attained annual operational CII for a 12-month period from 1 January to 31 December of the preceding calendar year shall be calculated using the data collected in accordance with regulation 27 of this Annex, taking into account the guidelines developed by the Organization.
2 Within three months after the end of each calendar year, the ship shall report to its Administration or any organization duly authorized by it the attained annual operational CII, by electronic means and using a standardized format developed by the Organization.
3 Notwithstanding paragraphs 1 and 2 of this regulation, in the case of a change of a ship as addressed in regulations 27.4, 27.5 or 27.6 completed after 1 January 2023, the ship, after the end of the calendar year in which the change took place, shall calculate and report the attained annual operational CII for the full 12-month period from 1 January to 31 December of the calendar year during which the change took place, in accordance with regulations 28.1 and 28.2, for verification in accordance with regulation 6.6 of this Annex, taking into account the guidelines developed by the Organization.
Nothing in this regulation relieves any ship of its reporting obligations under regulation 27 of this Annex.
Required annual operational carbon intensity indicator (CII) 4 For each ship of 5,000 gross tonnage and above, which falls into one or more of the categories listed in regulations 2.2.5, 2.2.7, 2.2.9, 2.2.11, 2.2.14 to 2.2.16, 2.2.22, and 2.2.26 to 2.2.29 of this Annex, the required annual operational CII shall be calculated as follows:
Z is the annual reduction factor to ensure the continuous improvement of the ship's operational carbon intensity within a specific rating level; and CIIR is the reference value.
5 The annual reduction factor Z and the reference value CIIR shall be the values defined taking into account the guidelines to be developed by the Organization.
Operational carbon intensity rating 6 The Administration or any organization duly authorized by it shall document and verify, taking into account the guidelines developed by the Organization, the attained annual operational CII against the required annual operational CII in order to determine the operational carbon intensity rating, namely A, B, C, D or E, indicating a major superior, minor superior, moderate, minor inferior, or inferior performance level. The midpoint of the rating, level C, shall constitute the value equivalent to the required annual operational CII set out in paragraph 4 of this regulation.
Corrective actions and incentives 7 Ships rated as D for three consecutive years or rated as E shall develop a corrective action plan to achieve the required annual operational CII.
8 The SEEMP shall be reviewed to include the corrective action plan accordingly, taking into account the guidelines developed by the Organization. The reviewed SEEMP shall be submitted to the Administration or any organization duly authorized by it for verification, preferably at the same time as the notification of the attained annual operational CII in accordance with paragraph 2 of this regulation, but no later than one month after such notification.
9 Ships rated as D for three consecutive years or rated as E shall appropriately implement the planned corrective actions in accordance with the updated SEEMP.
10 Administrations, port authorities and other stakeholders, as appropriate, are encouraged to provide incentives to ships rated as A or B.
Review 11 The Organization shall complete a review by 1 January 2026 to assess:
.1 the effectiveness of this regulation in reducing the carbon intensity of international shipping; .2 the need for enhanced corrective measures or other means of remedy, including the possibility of additional requirements related to the EEXI; .3 the need to strengthen the enforcement mechanism; .4 the need to improve the data collection system; and .5 the revision of the Z factor values and the CIIR.
If, based on such a review, the Parties decide to adopt amendments to this regulation, such amendments shall be adopted and enter into force in accordance with the procedures set out in article 16 of the present Convention.
Regulation 29 Promotion of technical cooperation and transfer of technology related to the improvement of the energy efficiency of ships 1 Administrations shall, in collaboration with the Organization and other international bodies, promote and facilitate support to States, as appropriate, directly or through the Organization, that request technical assistance, especially developing States.
2 The Administration of a Party shall actively cooperate with other Parties, in accordance with its national laws, regulations and policies, to promote the development and transfer of technology and the exchange of information to States that request technical assistance, especially developing States, regarding the implementation of measures to meet the requirements of chapter 4 of this annex, in particular regulations 19.4 to 19.6.
PRESENT ANNEX Regulation 30 Scope The Parties shall use the provisions of the Implementation Code in the exercise of the obligations and responsibilities set out in this annex.
Regulation 31 Verification of compliance 1 Each Party shall be subject to periodic audits by the Organization in accordance with the audit standard to verify compliance with and implementation of this annex.
2 The Secretary-General of the Organization shall be responsible for administering the Audit Plan, based on the guidelines developed by the Organization.
3 Each Party shall be responsible for facilitating the conduct of audits and the implementation of a program of actions to address the findings, based on the guidelines developed by the Organization.
4 The audit of all Parties shall:
.1 be based on an overall schedule established by the Secretary-General of the Organization, taking into account the guidelines developed by the Organization; and .2 be conducted at periodic intervals, taking into account the guidelines developed by the Organization.
APPENDIX I Form of International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate (IAPP Certificate) (regulation 8) INTERNATIONAL AIR POLLUTION PREVENTION CERTIFICATE Issued under the provisions of the Protocol of 1997, as amended, amending the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, as modified by the Protocol of 1978 (hereinafter referred to as "the Convention"), by the authority conferred by the Government of:
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(full official name of the country) By ............................................
(full name of the competent person or organization authorized under the provisions of the Convention) Particulars of ship' Name of ship .................................
Distinctive number or letters ..............................
IMO Number:2 ..................................
Port of registry ................................
Gross tonnage ....................................
THIS IS TO CERTIFY:
1 that the ship has been surveyed in accordance with the provisions of regulation 5 of Annex VI of the Convention; and 2 that the survey shows that the equipment, systems, fittings, arrangements and materials fully comply with the applicable requirements of Annex VI of the Convention.
This certificate is valid until (dd/mm/yyyy)3......... subject to surveys in accordance with regulation 5 of Annex VI of the Convention.
Completion date of the survey on which this certificate is based: (dd/mm/yyyy)...........................
Issued at...........................
(place of issue of the certificate) On (dd/mm/yyyy) (date of issue) (signature of the duly authorized official issuing the certificate) (seal or stamp, as appropriate, of the issuing authority) 1 Particulars of the ship may also be placed in boxes arranged horizontally.
2 In accordance with the "IMO Ship Identification Number Scheme" (resolution A.1117(30)).
3 Insert the date of expiry as specified by the Administration in accordance with regulation 9.1 of Annex VI of the Convention. The day and the month of this date correspond to the annual anniversary date, as defined in regulation 2.1.3 of Annex VI of the Convention, unless amended in accordance with regulation 9.8 of that annex.
ENDORSEMENT FOR ANNUAL AND INTERMEDIATE SURVEYS THIS IS TO CERTIFY that, following a survey carried out in accordance with the provisions of regulation 5 of
ANNUAL/INTERMEDIATE SURVEY IN ACCORDANCE WITH REGULATION 9.8.3 THIS IS TO CERTIFY that, following an annual/intermediate survey carried out in accordance with the provisions of regulation 9.8.3 of Annex VI of the Convention, the ship has been found to comply with the relevant provisions of that annex:
Signed (signature of duly authorized official) Place Date (dd/mm/yyyy) (seal or stamp, as appropriate, of the authority) 4 Delete as appropriate.
ENDORSEMENT TO EXTEND THE CERTIFICATE, IF VALID FOR A PERIOD OF LESS THAN FIVE YEARS, WHERE REGULATION 9.3 APPLIES The ship complies with the relevant provisions of Annex VI of the Convention and, in accordance with the provisions of regulation 9.3 of that annex, this certificate shall be accepted as valid until (dd/mm/yyyy) Signed (signature of the duly authorized official) Place Date (dd/mm/yyyy) (seal or stamp, as appropriate, of the authority) ENDORSEMENT REQUIRED WHEN THE RENEWAL SURVEY HAS BEEN COMPLETED AND REGULATION 9.4 APPLIES The ship complies with the relevant requirements of Annex VI of the Convention and, in accordance with the provisions of regulation 9.4 of that annex, this certificate shall be accepted as valid until (dd/mm/yyyy) Signed (signature of authorized official) Place Date (dd/mm/yyyy) (seal or stamp, as appropriate, of the authority) ENDORSEMENT TO EXTEND THE VALIDITY OF THE CERTIFICATE UNTIL REACHING THE PORT OF SURVEY, OR FOR A GRACE PERIOD, WHERE REGULATION 9.5 OR REGULATION 9.6 APPLIES This certificate shall be accepted as valid, in accordance with the provisions of regulation 9.5 or regulation 9.65 of Annex VI of the Convention, until (dd/mm/yyyy):
Signed (signature of authorized official) Place Date (dd/mm/yyyy) (seal or stamp, as appropriate, of the authority) ENDORSEMENT FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE ANNUAL ANNIVERSARY DATE WHERE REGULATION 9.8 APPLIES In accordance with the provisions of regulation 9.8 of Annex VI of the Convention, the new annual anniversary date is (dd/mm/yyyy):
Signed (signature of authorized official) Place Date (dd/mm/yyyy) (seal or stamp, as appropriate, of the authority) In accordance with the provisions of regulation 9.8 of Annex VI of the Convention, the new annual anniversary date is (dd/mm/yyyy):
Signed (signature of authorized official) Place Date (dd/mm/yyyy) (seal or stamp, as appropriate, of the authority) 5 Delete as appropriate.
SUPPLEMENT TO THE INTERNATIONAL AIR POLLUTION PREVENTION CERTIFICATE (IAPP CERTIFICATE) RECORD OF CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT Notes:
1 This record shall be permanently attached to the IAPP Certificate. The IAPP Certificate shall be available on board the ship at all times.
2 The record shall be drawn up at least in Spanish, French or English. If an official language of the issuing country is also used, that text shall prevail in case of controversy or discrepancy.
3 Entries in boxes shall be made by inserting either a cross (x) for the answer "yes" or "applicable" and a dash (-) for the answer "no" or "not applicable", as appropriate.
4 Unless otherwise stated, regulations mentioned in this record refer to regulations of Annex VI of the Convention and resolutions or circulars refer to those adopted by the International Maritime Organization.
1 Particulars of ship 1.1 Name of ship' 1.2 IMO Number:
1.3 Date on which keel was laid or ship was at a similar stage of construction (dd/mm/yyyy)- 1.4 Length (L),6 in metres 4 Only to be completed for ships constructed on or after 1 January 2016, that are specially designed for recreation purposes, and used solely for such purposes, to which, in accordance with regulation 13.5.2.1 or regulation 13.5.2.3, the NOX emission limit stipulated in regulation 13.5.1.1 shall not apply.
2 Control of emissions from ships 2.1 Ozone-depleting substances (regulation 12) 2.1.1 The following fire-extinguishing systems, other systems and equipment containing ozone-depleting substances, other than hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), installed before 19 May 2005 may continue in service:
2.1.2 The following systems containing hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) installed before 1 January 2020 may continue in service:
2.2 Nitrogen oxides (NOX) (regulation 13) 2.2.1 The following marine diesel engines installed on this ship comply with the applicable emission limit according to regulation 13 as indicated:
7 See the "2014 Guidelines on the approved method process" (resolution MEPC.243(66)).
2.3 Sulphur oxides (SOX) and particulate matter (regulation 14) 2.3.1 When operating outside an emission control area specified in regulation 14.3, the ship uses:
.1 fuel oil with a sulphur content as documented by bunker delivery notes not exceeding the limit value of 0.50% mass/mass, and/or .2 an equivalent means approved in accordance with regulation 4.1 as listed in 2.6 that is at least as effective in terms of SO emission reductions as using fuel oil with a sulphur content limit value of 0.50% mass/mass 2.3.2 When operating within an emission control area specified in regulation 14.3, the ship uses:
.1 fuel oil with a sulphur content as documented by bunker delivery notes not exceeding the limit value of 0.10% mass/mass, and/or .2 an equivalent means approved in accordance with regulation 4.1 as listed in 2.6 that is at least as effective in terms of SO emission reductions as using fuel oil with a sulphur content limit value of 0.10% mass/mass, 2.3.3 For a ship not using an equivalent means approved in accordance with regulation 4.1 as listed in 2.6, the sulphur content of fuel oil carried for use on board the ship shall not exceed 0.50% mass/mass as documented by the bunker delivery notes = 2.3.4 The ship is fitted with one or more designated sampling points in accordance with regulation 14.10 or regulation 14.11 2.3.5 In accordance with regulation 14.12, the requirement to install or designate one or more sampling points in accordance with regulation 14.10 or 14.11 does not apply to fuel oil service systems for a low-flashpoint fuel for combustion purposes for propulsion or operation on board the ship - 2.4 Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) (regulation 15) 2.4.1 The tanker has a vapour collection system installed and approved in accordance with MSC/Circ.585 2.4.2.1 Crude oil tankers have an approved VOC management plan 2.4.2.2 VOC management plan approval reference:
2.5 Incineration on board (regulation 16) The ship has an incinerator:
1 installed on or after 1 January 2000 that meets the requirements of:
.1 resolution MEPC.76(40), as amended .2 resolution MEPC.244(66) .2 installed before 1 January 2000 that meets the requirements of:
.1 resolution MEPC.59(33), as amended 9 .2 resolution MEPC.76(40), as amended 10 2.6 Equivalents (regulation 4) The ship has been authorized to use the following fittings, materials, appliances or apparatus, or other procedures, fuel oil types or compliance methods, as an alternative to those prescribed in this annex:
THIS IS TO CERTIFY that this Record is correct in all respects.
Issued at (place of issue of the Record) On (dd/mm/yyyy) (date of issue) (signature of the duly authorized official issuing the Record) (seal or stamp, as appropriate, of the issuing authority) 1As amended by resolution MEPC.93(45).
2As amended by resolution MEPC.92(45).
3As amended by resolution MEPC.93(45).
APPENDIX II Test cycles and weighting factors (regulation 13) The following test cycles and weighting factors shall be applied to verify the compliance of marine diesel engines with the applicable NOX limits in accordance with regulation 13 of this annex, using the test procedure and calculation method specified in the Revised NOX Technical Code 2008:
.1 for constant-speed marine engines used for main ship propulsion, including diesel-electric drive, the E2 test cycle shall apply; .2 for controllable-pitch propeller engines, the E2 test cycle shall apply; .3 for propeller-law-operated main and auxiliary engines, the E3 test cycle shall apply; .4 for constant-speed auxiliary engines, the D2 test cycle shall apply; and .5 for variable-speed, load-variable auxiliary engines, not included in the above categories, the C1 test cycle shall apply.
Test cycle for constant-speed main propulsion (including diesel-electric drive and all controllable-pitch propeller installations) In the case of engines to be certified in accordance with paragraph 5.11 of regulation 13, the specific emission at each mode shall not exceed the applicable NOx emission limit by more than 50%, with the following exceptions:
.1 The 10% mode in the D2 test cycle.
.2 The 10% mode in the C1 test cycle.
.3 The idle mode in the C1 test cycle.
APPENDIX III CRITERIA AND PROCEDURES FOR THE DESIGNATION OF EMISSION CONTROL AREAS (REGULATIONS 13.6 AND 14.3) 1 OBJECTIVES 1.1 The purpose of this appendix is to provide the Parties with the criteria and procedures for formulating and submitting proposals for the designation of emission control areas, and to set out the factors to be taken into account by the Organization when evaluating such proposals.
1.2 Emissions of NOX, SOX and particulate matter from seagoing ships contribute to ambient concentrations of air pollution in cities and coastal areas around the world. Adverse health and environmental effects associated with air pollution include premature mortality, cardiopulmonary diseases, lung cancer, chronic respiratory illnesses, acidification and eutrophication.
1.3 The Organization shall consider the adoption of an emission control area when it is demonstrated that it is necessary to prevent, reduce and control emissions of NOX or SOX and particulate matter, or all three types of emissions (hereinafter "emissions"), from ships.
2 PROCESS FOR THE DESIGNATION OF EMISSION CONTROL AREAS 2.1 Only Parties may propose to the Organization the designation of an emission control area for NOX or SOX and particulate matter, or all three types of emissions. Where two or more Parties share a common interest in a particular area, those Parties should formulate a joint proposal.
2.2 Any proposal to designate a given area as an emission control area should be submitted to IMO in accordance with the rules and procedures established by the Organization.
3 CRITERIA FOR THE DESIGNATION OF AN EMISSION CONTROL AREA 3.1 Any proposal shall include the following:
.1 a clear delineation of the proposed area of application, along with a reference chart showing the area; .2 the type or types of emissions proposed for control (that is, NOX or SOX and particulate matter, or all three types of emissions); .3 a description of the human populations and environmental areas at risk from the impacts of ship emissions; .4 an assessment demonstrating that emissions from ships operating in the proposed area of application contribute to ambient concentrations of air pollution or adverse environmental impacts. Such assessment shall include a description of the impacts of the relevant emissions on human health and the environment, such as adverse impacts on terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, areas of natural productivity, critical habitats, water quality, human health, and, where applicable, areas of cultural and scientific importance. The sources of data used, as well as the methodologies used, shall be indicated; .5 relevant information regarding the meteorological conditions in the proposed area of application relating to the human populations and environmental areas that may be affected, particularly prevailing wind patterns, or topographical, geological, oceanographic, morphological, or other conditions contributing to ambient concentrations of air pollution or adverse environmental impacts; .6 the nature of the ship traffic in the proposed emission control area, including the characteristics and density of such traffic; .7 a description of the control measures taken by the proposing Party or Parties addressing land-based sources of NOX, SOX and particulate matter emissions affecting the human populations and environmental areas at risk, that are in place and operating, along with those being considered for adoption in connection with the provisions of regulations 13 and 14 of Annex VI; and .8 the relative costs of reducing emissions from ships compared to land-based control measures, and the economic impacts on international shipping.
3.2 The geographical boundaries of the emission control area shall be based on the relevant criteria outlined above, including emissions and depositions from ships operating in the proposed area, traffic characteristics and density, and wind patterns.
4 PROCEDURES FOR THE ASSESSMENT AND ADOPTION OF EMISSION CONTROL AREAS BY THE ORGANIZATION 4.1 The Organization shall consider any proposal submitted by one or more Parties.
4.2 In assessing the proposal, the Organization shall take into account the criteria to be included in each proposal submitted for approval, as set out in section 3 above.
4.3 The designation of an emission control area shall be made by means of an amendment to this annex, which shall be considered, adopted and brought into force in accordance with article 16 of the present Convention.
5 OPERATION OF EMISSION CONTROL AREAS 5.1 Parties whose ships operate in the area are encouraged to bring to the attention of the Organization any matter of concern regarding the operation of the area.
APPENDIX IV TYPE APPROVAL AND OPERATING LIMITS OF SHIPBOARD INCINERATORS (REGULATION 16) 1 Ships having shipboard incinerators as described in regulation 16.6.1 shall possess an IMO type approval certificate for each incinerator. To obtain such a certificate, the incinerator shall be designed and built in accordance with an approved standard as described in regulation 16.6.1. Each model shall be subject to a specified type approval test at the factory or at an approved test facility, under the responsibility of the Administration, using the following standard fuel/waste specifications to determine whether the incinerator operates within the limits specified in paragraph 2 of this appendix:
| Oily sludge consisting of: | 75% heavy fuel oil sludge; 5% waste lubricating oil; and 20% emulsified water. | | --- | --- | | Solid waste consisting of: | 50% food waste; and 50% garbage containing: approx. 30% paper, approx. 40% cardboard, approx. 10% rags, approx. 20% plastics. | | | The mixture will have up to 50% moisture and 7% incombustible solids. | 2 Incinerators described in regulation 16.6.1 shall operate within the following limits:
| O2 in combustion chamber: | 6 to 12% | | --- | --- | | CO in flue gas (maximum average): | 200 mg/MJ | | Soot number (maximum average): | Bacharach 3 or Ringelmann 1 (20% opacity) (a higher soot number is acceptable only during very short periods such as start up) | | Unburned components in ash residues: | Maximum: 10% by weight | | Flue gas outlet temperature range at the exit of the combustion chamber: | 850 °C to 1,200 °C | APPENDIX V INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE BUNKER DELIVERY NOTE (REGULATION 18.5) 1 Name and IMO Number of the receiving ship 2 Port 3 Date of commencement of delivery 4 Name, address and telephone number of marine fuel oil supplier 5 Product name(s) 6 Quantity (in metric tons) 7 Density at 15°C (in kg/m3) 8 Sulphur content (% mass/mass) 9 The flashpoint (°C) determined in accordance with standards acceptable to the Organization or a statement that the flashpoint measurement has resulted in a value equal to or higher than 70°C.
10 A declaration signed and certified by the fuel oil supplier's representative that the fuel oil supplied conforms with the provisions of regulation 18.3 of this annex and that the sulphur content of the fuel oil supplied does not exceed:
? the limit prescribed in regulation 14.1 of this annex; ? the limit prescribed in regulation 14.4 of this annex; or ? the limit of ………. (% mass/mass) as specified by the purchaser, completed by the fuel oil supplier's representative and on the basis of the purchaser's notification that the fuel oil is:
.1 to be used in combination with an equivalent compliance method in accordance with the provisions of regulation 4 of this annex; or .2 is subject to a relevant exemption for a ship to conduct trials for the research of sulphur emission reduction and control technologies, in accordance with the provisions of regulation 3.2 of this annex.
The fuel oil supplier's representative shall complete the declaration by marking the corresponding box(es) with a cross (x).
APPENDIX VI FUEL OIL VERIFICATION PROCEDURE FOR MARPOL ANNEX VI FUEL OIL SAMPLES (REGULATION 18.8.2 OR REGULATION 14.8) To determine whether the fuel oil delivered, used or carried for use on board a ship complies with the applicable sulphur limits of regulation 14 of this annex, the following verification procedure shall be followed.
This appendix refers to the following representative fuel oil samples stipulated in MARPOL Annex VI:
Part 1 - fuel oil sample delivered in accordance with regulation 18.8.1, hereinafter referred to as the "MARPOL delivered sample", as defined in regulation 2.1.22.
Part 2 - fuel oil sample in use or carried for use on board in accordance with regulation 14.8, hereinafter referred to as the "in-use sample", as defined in regulation 2.1.16, and "onboard sample", as defined in regulation 2.1.24.
Part 1 - MARPOL delivered sample 1 General requirements 1.1 The representative fuel oil sample prescribed in regulation 18.8.1 (the MARPOL delivered sample) shall be used to verify the sulphur content of the fuel oil delivered to the ship.
1.2 The verification procedure shall be managed by a Party, through its competent authority.
1.3 Any laboratory undertaking the sulphur testing procedure set out in this appendix shall have valid accreditation for the test method to be used.
2 Part 1 verification procedure 2.1 The competent authority shall send the MARPOL delivered sample to the laboratory.
2.2 The laboratory shall:
.1 record in the test record the details of the seal number and sample label; .2 record in the test record the condition of the sample seal upon receipt; and .3 reject any sample whose seal has been broken prior to receipt and record that the sample was rejected in the test record.
2.3 If the sample seal is intact upon receipt, the laboratory shall proceed with the verification procedure, and shall:
.1 remove the sample seal; .2 ensure the sample is completely homogenized; .3 draw two sub-samples from the sample; and .4 reseal the sample and record the new seal details in the test record.
2.4 The two sub-samples shall be tested in succession, in accordance with the specified test method referred to in regulation 2.1.30 of this annex. For the purposes of this part 1 of the verification procedure, the results of the test analyses shall be referred to as "1A" and "1B":
.1 the results "1A" and "1B" shall be recorded in the test record in accordance with the test method requirements; and .2 if the results "1A" and "1B" are within the repeatability (r) of the test method, the results shall be considered valid; or .3 if the results "1A" and "1B" are not within the repeatability (r) of the test method, both results shall be rejected, and the laboratory shall take two new subsamples and analyze them. After taking the new subsamples, the sample bottle shall be resealed as stipulated in paragraph 2.3.4; .4 should repeatability between "1A" and "1B" fail to be achieved on two occasions, the laboratory shall investigate the reason and resolve the problem before continuing testing with the sample. When said repeatability problem is resolved, two new subsamples shall be taken in accordance with paragraph 2.3. The sample shall be resealed in accordance with paragraph 2.3.4, once the new subsamples have been taken.
2.5 If the test results "1A" and "1B" are valid, a mean of those two results shall be calculated. The mean value shall be designated "X" and recorded in the test record.
.1 if the result "X" is equal to or less than the applicable limit prescribed in regulation 14, the fuel oil shall be deemed to meet that requirement; or .2 if the result "X" is greater than the applicable limit prescribed in regulation 14, the fuel oil shall be deemed not to meet that requirement.
Table 1: Summary of part 1 of the procedure for the fuel oil sample delivered in accordance with the MARPOL Convention 2.6 The competent authority shall evaluate the final results obtained from this verification process.
2.7 The laboratory shall provide a copy of the test record to the competent authority managing the verification procedure.
Part 2 - In-use and onboard fuel oil samples 3 General requirements 3.1 The in-use or onboard fuel oil sample, as applicable, shall be used to verify the sulphur content of the fuel oil represented by that fuel oil sample at the sampling point.
3.2 The verification procedure shall be managed by a Party, through its authority 3.3 Any laboratory carrying out the sulphur test procedure indicated in this appendix must have valid accreditation for the test method to be used.
4 Part 2 of the verification procedure 4.1 The competent authority shall send the in-use or onboard fuel oil sample to the laboratory.
4.2 The laboratory shall:
.1 record in the test record the details of the seal number and the sample label; .2 record in the test record the condition of the sample seal upon receipt; and .3 reject any sample whose seal has been broken prior to receipt and shall note in the test record that the sample has been rejected.
4.3 If the sample seal is intact when received, the laboratory shall proceed with the verification procedure, and shall:
.1 remove the sample seal; .2 ensure that the sample is completely homogenized; .3 take two subsamples from the sample; and .4 reseal the sample and record the new seal details in the test record.
4.4 The two subsamples shall be tested in succession, in accordance with the specified test method referred to in regulation 2.1.30 of this annex. For the purposes of this part 2 of the verification procedure, the results obtained shall be designated "2A" and "2B":
.1 the results "2A" and "2B" shall be recorded in the test record in accordance with the requirements of the test method; and .2 if the results "2A" and "2B" are within the repeatability (r) of the test method, said results shall be considered valid; or .3 if the results "2A" and "2B" are not within the repeatability (r) of the test method, both results shall be rejected, and the laboratory shall take two new subsamples and analyze them. After taking the new subsamples, the sample bottle shall be resealed as stipulated in paragraph 4.3.4; and .4 should repeatability between "2A" and "2B" fail to be achieved on two occasions, the laboratory shall investigate the reason and resolve the problem before continuing testing with the sample. When said repeatability problem is resolved, two new subsamples shall be taken in accordance with paragraph 4.3. The sample shall be resealed in accordance with paragraph 4.3.4, once the new subsamples have been taken.
4.5 If the test results "2A" and "2B" are valid, a mean of those two results shall be calculated. The mean value shall be designated "Z" and recorded in the test record:
.1 if "Z" is equal to or less than the applicable limit prescribed in regulation 14, the sulphur content of the fuel oil represented by the test sample shall be deemed to meet that requirement; .2 if "Z" is greater than the applicable limit prescribed in regulation 14, but less than or equal to the applicable limit + 0.59R (where R is the reproducibility of the test method), the sulphur content of the fuel oil represented by the test sample shall be deemed to meet that requirement; or .3 if "Z" is greater than the value of the applicable limit prescribed in regulation 14 + 0.59R, the sulphur content of the fuel oil represented by the test sample shall be deemed not to meet that requirement.
Table 2: Summary of the procedure for the in-use or onboard fuel oil sample 4.6 The competent authority shall evaluate the final results obtained from this verification procedure.
4.7 The laboratory shall provide a copy of the test record to the competent authority managing the verification procedure.
APPENDIX VII Emission control areas (regulations 13.6 and 14.3) 1 This appendix contains the boundaries of the emission control areas designated under regulations 13.6 and 14.3 other than the Baltic Sea area and the North Sea area.
2 The North American area includes:
.1 the sea area off the Pacific coasts of the United States and Canada, bounded by geodetic lines connecting the following coordinates:
.2 the sea areas off the Atlantic coasts of the United States, Canada and France (Saint Pierre and Miquelon) and the coast of the United States in the Gulf of Mexico, bounded by geodetic lines connecting the following coordinates:
.3 the sea area off the coasts of the following Hawaiian Islands: Hawaii, Maui, Oahu, Molokai, Niihau, Kauai, Lanai, and Kahoolawe, bounded by geodetic lines connecting the following coordinates:
3 The United States Caribbean Sea area includes:
.1 the sea area off the Atlantic and Caribbean coasts of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands, bounded by geodetic lines connecting the following coordinates:
4 In respect of the application of regulation 14.4, the Mediterranean Sea emission control area for sulphur oxides and particulate matter includes all waters bounded by the coasts of Europe, Africa and Asia, and is defined by the following coordinates:
1 the western entrance to the Strait of Gibraltar, defined as a line joining the extremities of Cape Trafalgar (Spain) (36°11'.00 N, 6°02'.00 W) and Cape Spartel (Morocco) (35°48'.00 N, 5°55'.00 W); .2 the Strait of Çanakkale, defined as a line joining Mehmetcik Burnu (40°03' N, 26°11' E) and Kumkale Burnu (40°01'.00 N, 26°12'.00 E); and .3 the northern entrance to the Suez Canal, excluding the area bounded by geodetic lines joining points 1-4 with the following coordinates:
APPENDIX VIII Model Form of International Energy Efficiency (IEE) Certificate INTERNATIONAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY CERTIFICATE Issued under the provisions of the Protocol of 1997, as amended, amending the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, as modified by the Protocol of 1978 (hereinafter referred to as "the Convention"), under the authority of the Government of:
(full name of country) by (full name of the competent person or organization authorized under the provisions of the Convention) Particulars of ship¹ Name of ship Distinctive number or letters Port of registry Gross tonnage IMO Number² THIS IS TO CERTIFY:
1 that the ship has been surveyed in accordance with the provisions of regulation 5.4 of Annex VI of the Convention; and 2 that the survey shows that the ship complies with the applicable requirements of regulations 22, 23, 24, 25 and 26.
Date of completion of the survey on which this certificate is based:
(dd/mm/yyyy) Issued at (place of issue of certificate) on (dd/mm/yyyy):
(date of issue) (signature of the duly authorized official issuing the Certificate) (seal or stamp, as appropriate, of the issuing authority) ¹ Ship particulars may also be indicated in boxes arranged horizontally. ² In accordance with the "IMO Ship Identification Number Scheme" (resolution A.1117(30)).
6 Required EEXI 6.1 The required EEXI is: grams of CO₂/tonne-nautical mile, in accordance with regulation 25.
6.2 The required EEXI is not applicable because:
6.2.1 the type of propulsion system is exempt in accordance with regulation 19.3 6.2.2 the type of ship is exempt in accordance with regulation 25.1 6.2.3 the ship's capacity is below the minimum capacity threshold set out in table 3 of regulation 25.1 7 Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan 7.1 The ship has a Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) in accordance with regulation 26 8 EEDI Technical File 8.1 The IEE Certificate is accompanied by the EEDI Technical File in accordance with regulation 22.1 8.1.1 EEDI Technical File identification/verification number 8.1.2 EEDI Technical File verification date 9 EEXI Technical File 9.1 The IEE Certificate is accompanied by the EEXI Technical File in accordance with regulation 23.1 9.1.1 EEXI Technical File identification/verification number 9.1.2 EEXI Technical File verification date 9.2 The IEE Certificate is not accompanied by the EEXI Technical File because the attained EEDI serves as an alternative to the attained EEXI THIS IS TO CERTIFY that this Record is correct in all respects.
Issued at (place of issue of the Record) on (dd/mm/yyyy):
(date of issue) (signature of the duly authorized official issuing the Record) (seal or stamp, as appropriate, of the issuing authority) Supplement to the International Energy Efficiency Certificate (IEE Certificate) RECORD OF CONSTRUCTION RELATING TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY Notes:
1 This Record shall be permanently attached to the IEE Certificate. The IEE Certificate shall be available on board the ship at all times.
2 The Record shall be written in at least Spanish, French or English. When a translation into an official language of the issuing country is also used, in the case of dispute or discrepancy, the text in that language shall prevail.
3 Entries in boxes shall be made by marking a cross (x) for the answers "yes" and "applicable", and a dash (-) for the answers "no" and "not applicable", as appropriate.
4 Unless otherwise stated, the regulations mentioned in this Record are the regulations of Annex VI of the Convention, and the resolutions or circulars are those adopted by the International Maritime Organization.
1 Particulars of the ship 1.1 Name of ship:
1.2 IMO Number:
1.3 Date of building contract:
1.4 Date of major conversion:
1.5 Gross tonnage:
1.6 Deadweight: .
1.7 Type of ship:³ 2 Type of propulsion system 2.1 Diesel propulsion 2.2 Diesel-electric propulsion 2.3 Turbine propulsion 2.4 Hybrid propulsion 2.5 Propulsion system other than above ³ Indicate the type of ship in accordance with the definitions specified in regulation 2. Ships that fall into more than one of the ship types defined in regulation 2 should be considered as the type with the most stringent (the lowest) required EEDI. If a ship does not fall into one of the ship types defined in regulation 2, insert the following text: "Ship type other than those defined in regulation 2".
3 Attained Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) 3.1 The attained EEDI in accordance with regulation 22.1 is calculated based on the information contained in the EEDI Technical File, which also shows the process of calculating the attained EEDI. The attained EEDI is: grams of CO₂/tonne-nautical mile 3.2 The attained EEDI has not been calculated because:
3.2.1 the ship is exempt in accordance with regulation 22.1 as it is not a new ship, as defined in regulation 2.2.18 3.2.2 the type of propulsion system is exempt in accordance with regulation 19.3 3.2.3 in accordance with regulation 19.4, the Administration of the ship exempts the requirements of regulation 22 3.2.4 the type of ship is exempt in accordance with regulation 22.1 4 Required EEDI 4.1 The required EEDI is grams of CO₂/tonne-nautical mile.
4.2 The required EEDI is not applicable because:
4.2.1 the ship is exempt in accordance with regulation 24.1 as it is not a new ship, as defined in regulation 2.2.18 4.2.2 the type of propulsion system is exempt in accordance with regulation 19.3 4.2.3 in accordance with regulation 19.4, the Administration of the ship exempts the requirements of regulation 24 4.2.4 the type of ship is exempt in accordance with regulation 24.1 4.2.5 the ship's capacity is below the minimum capacity threshold set out in table 1 of regulation 24.2 5 Attained Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI) 5.1 The attained EEXI in accordance with regulation 23.1 is calculated taking into account the guidelines⁴ developed by the Organization ⁴ Refer to the "Guidelines on the method of calculation of the attained Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI)" (resolution MEPC.333(76)).
The attained EEXI is grams of CO₂/tonne-nautical mile 5.2 The attained EEXI has not been calculated because:
5.2.1 the type of propulsion system is exempt in accordance with regulation 19.3 5.2.2 the type of ship is exempt in accordance with regulation 23.1 ⁴ Refer to the "Guidelines on the method of calculation of the attained Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI)" (resolution MEPC.333(76)).
6 Required EEXI 6.1 The required EEXI is: grams of CO₂/tonne-nautical mile, in accordance with regulation 25.
6.2 The required EEXI is not applicable because:
6.2.1 the type of propulsion system is exempt in accordance with regulation 19.3 62.2 the type of ship is exempt in accordance with regulation 25.1 6.2.3 the ship's capacity is below the minimum capacity threshold set out in table 3 of regulation 25.1 7 Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan 7.1 The ship has a Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) in accordance with regulation 26 8 EEDI Technical File 8.1 The IEE Certificate is accompanied by the EEDI Technical File in accordance with regulation 22.1 8.1.1 EEDI Technical File identification/verification number 8.1.2 EEDI Technical File verification date 9 EEXI Technical File 9.1 The IEE Certificate is accompanied by the EEXI Technical File in accordance with regulation 23.1 9.1.1 EEXI Technical File identification/verification number 9.1.2 EEXI Technical File verification date 9.2 The IEE Certificate is not accompanied by the EEXI Technical File because the attained EEDI serves as an alternative to the attained EEXI THIS IS TO CERTIFY that this Record is correct in all respects.
Issued at (place of issue of the Record) on (dd/mm/yyyy):
(date of issue) (signature of the duly authorized official issuing the Record) (seal or stamp, as appropriate, of the issuing authority) 3 Attained Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) 3.1 The attained EEDI in accordance with regulation 22.1 is calculated based on the information contained in the EEDI Technical File, which also shows the process of calculating the attained EEDI = The attained EEDI is: grams of CO₂/tonne-nautical mile 3.2 The attained EEDI has not been calculated because:
32.1 the ship is exempt in accordance with regulation 22.1 as it is not a new ship, as defined in regulation 2.2.18 3.2.2 the type of propulsion system is exempt in accordance with regulation 19.3 3.2.3 in accordance with regulation 19.4, the Administration of the ship exempts the requirements of regulation 22 3.2.4 the type of ship is exempt in accordance with regulation 22.1 4 Required EEDI 4.1 The required EEDI is grams of CO₂/tonne-nautical mile.
4.2 The required EEDI is not applicable because:
4.2.1 the ship is exempt in accordance with regulation 24.1 as it is not a new ship, as defined in regulation 2.2.18 4.2.2 the type of propulsion system is exempt in accordance with regulation 19.3 = 4.2.3 in accordance with regulation 19.4, the Administration of the ship exempts the requirements of regulation 24 4.2.4 the type of ship is exempt in accordance with regulation 24.1 4.2.5 the ship's capacity is below the minimum capacity threshold set out in table 1 of regulation 24.2 = 5 Attained Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI) 5.1 The attained EEXI in accordance with regulation 23.1 is calculated taking into account the guidelines⁴ developed by the Organization = The attained EEXI is grams of CO₂/tonne-nautical mile 5.2 The attained EEXI has not been calculated because:
5.2.1 the type of propulsion system is exempt in accordance with regulation 19.3 5.2.2 the type of ship is exempt in accordance with regulation 23.1 ...
APPENDIX IX INFORMATION TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE IMO SHIP FUEL OIL CONSUMPTION DATABASE (Regulation 27) Identity of the ship IMO Number:
Calendar year period for which the data is submitted Start date (dd/mm/yyyy):
End date (dd/mm/yyyy):
Technical characteristics of the ship Year of delivery:
Ship type, as defined in regulation 2 of this annex, or other (please state) Gross tonnage:
Net tonnage:
Deadweight:
Output power (rated power) of main and auxiliary reciprocating internal combustion engines over 130 kW (to be indicated in kW):
Attained EEDI (if applicable):
Attained EEXI (if applicable):
Ice class:
Fuel oil consumption, by fuel oil type in metric tonnes, and methods used for collecting fuel oil consumption data Distance travelled:
Hours not at berth.
For ships to which regulation 28 of MARPOL Annex VI applies:
Applicable CII: q AER q cgDIST Required annual operational CII:
Attained annual operational CII before any correction:
Attained annual operational CII:
Operational carbon intensity rating: q A q B q C q D q E CII for trial purposes (none, one or more on a voluntary basis):
q EEPI (gCO₂/t/nm):
q CbDIST (gCO₂/berth/nm):
q cIDIST (gCO₂/m/nm):
q EEOI (gCO₂/t/nm or other:
APPENDIX X Model form of Statement of Compliance – Fuel Oil Consumption Reporting and Operational Carbon Intensity Rating STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE – FUEL OIL CONSUMPTION REPORTING AND OPERATIONAL CARBON INTENSITY RATING Issued under the provisions of the Protocol of 1997, as amended, amending the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, as modified by the Protocol of 1978 (hereinafter referred to as "the Convention"), under the authority of the Government of:
(full name of country) by (full name of the competent person or organization authorized under the provisions of the Convention) Particulars of ship¹ Name of ship Distinctive number or letters IMO Number² Port of registry Gross tonnage Deadweight Ship type THIS IS TO DECLARE THAT:
1 the ship has submitted to this Administration the data prescribed in regulation 27 of Annex VI of the Convention, related to operations carried out between (dd/mm/yyyy) and (dd/mm/yyyy); 2 the data was collected and reported in accordance with the methodology and processes set out in the ship's SEEMP which was in effect between (dd/mm/yyyy) and (dd/mm/yyyy); ¹ Ship particulars may also be indicated in boxes arranged horizontally.
² In accordance with the "IMO Ship Identification Number Scheme" (resolution A.1117(30)).
3 the attained annual operational CII of the ship between (dd/mm/yyyy) and (dd/mm/yyyy) was: , in accordance with regulations 28.1 to 28.2 of Annex VI of the Convention, for ships to which regulation 28.3 applies; 4 The annual operational carbon intensity of the ship in the present period is rated as ?A ?B ?C ?D ?E, in accordance with regulation 28 of Annex VI of the Convention for ships to which regulation 28.3 applies: and 5 a corrective action plan has been developed and included in the SEEMP (for ships to which regulation 28 applies, rated as D for three consecutive years or rated as E).
This Statement of Compliance is valid until (dd/mm/yyyy) Issued at:
(place of issue of the statement) on (dd/mm/yyyy):
(date of issue) (signature of the duly authorized official issuing the statement) (seal or stamp, as appropriate, of the issuing authority) In the event of any change in a ship as provided for in regulations 27.4, 27.5 or 27.8, these sections shall be completed in accordance with regulation 28.3 of MARPOL Annex VI.
APPENDIX XI Model form of Exemption Certificate for UNSP barges INTERNATIONAL EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE FOR UNMANNED NON-SELF-PROPELLED (UNSP) BARGES FOR THE PREVENTION OF ATMOSPHERIC POLLUTION Issued under the provisions of the Protocol of 1997, as amended, amending the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, as modified by the Protocol of 1978 (hereinafter referred to as "the Convention"), under the authority of the Government of:
(full official name of country) by ....................................................................................... ... ......... ................. .
(full official title of the competent person or organization authorized under the provisions of the Convention) Particulars of ship¹ Name of ship ......................................................... .
Distinctive number or letters ............................................ .
IMO Number:² Port of registry ....................................................... .
Gross tonnage ................................................................. .
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT:
1 the UNSP barge has been surveyed in accordance with regulation 3.4 of Annex VI of the Convention; 2 the survey indicates that the UNSP barge:
.1 has no means of mechanical propulsion; .2 has no systems, equipment and/or machinery that may generate emissions regulated by Annex VI of the Convention; and .3 carries no persons or living animals on board; and 3 the UNSP barge is exempt, by virtue of regulation 3.4 of Annex VI of the Convention, from the survey and certification requirements of regulations 5.1 and 6.1 of Annex VI of the Convention.
¹ Ship particulars may also be indicated in boxes arranged horizontally.
² In accordance with the IMO Ship Identification Number Scheme (resolution A.1117(30)).
This certificate is valid until (dd/mm/yyyy) subject to the conditions of exemption being maintained.
Date of completion of the survey on which this certificate is based:
(dd/mm/yyyy) Issued at (place of issue of certificate) on (dd/mm/yyyy):
(date of issue) (signature of the authorized official issuing the certificate) (seal or stamp, as appropriate, of the issuing authority)