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INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CLASSIFICATION SOCIETIES
Interpretations of the
International Convention for the
Prevention of Pollution from
Ships, 1973 as modified by the
Protocol of 1978 relating thereto
and its Annexes
CONTENTS
MPC 1
Periodical surveys of oil content meters
1988
MPC 2
Operational manuals for oil discharge monitoring and

control systems
1988
Machinery space oil discharge monitoring and control

systems
1988
MPC 4
Discharge of segregated ballast
1988
MPC 5
Minimum vertical depth of each double bottom tank

or space
1990
MPC 6
Calculation of the aggregate capacity of SBT
1997
MPC 7
Deleted April 2010
MPC 8
Deleted in Oct 2005
MPC 9
Interpretation of Width of Wing Tanks and Height

of Double Bottom Tanks at Turn of the Bilge Area
June 2002
Endorsement of Certificates with the Date of

Completion of the Survey on which they are based
Rev.1 Nov 2005
MPC 11
Interpretation to MARPOL I/27
Rev.1 Nov 2012
MPC 12
Annex V1 of Marpol 73/78 Regulation 1
Rev.1 Mar 2006
MPC 13
Annex V1 of Marpol 73/78 Regulation 2 (4)
Rev.1 Mar 2006
MPC 14
Annex V1 of Marpol 73/78 Regulation 1 / Regulation 5
July 2004
MPC 15
Annex V1 of Marpol 73/78 Regulation 9 (4) (b)
July 2004
MPC 16
Annex V1 of Marpol 73/78 Regulation 13 (1) (a) (i)
July 2004
MPC 3
MPC 10
Page 1
IACS Int. 2013
MPC 17
Annex V1 of Marpol 73/78 Regulation 13 (1) (a) (ii)
July 2004
MPC 18
Annex V1 of Marpol 73/78 Regulation 13 (1) (b) (i)
Rev.1 Mar 2006
MPC 19
Annex V1 of Marpol 73/78 Regulation 13 (1) (c)
July 2004
MPC 20
Annex V1 of Marpol 73/78 Regulation 13 (2) (a) (i)
July 2004
MPC 21
Annex V1 of Marpol 73/78 Regulation 13 (2) (a) (iii)
Rev.1 Mar 2006
MPC 22
Annex V1 of Marpol 73/78 Regulation 13 (3) (a)
July 2004
MPC 23
Annex V1 of Marpol 73/78 Regulation 13 (3) (b)
July 2004
MPC 24
July 2004
MPC 25
Annex V1 of Marpol 73/78 Regulation 16 (2) (a)
July 2004
MPC 26
July 2004
MPC 27
July 2004
MPC 28
Deleted in Dec 2005
MPC 29
MPC 30
Resolution 2 of the 1997 MARPOL Conference Technical

Code on Control of Emission of Nitrogen Oxides
from Marine Diesel Engines Table 3 - Symbols and
Subscripts for terms and variables used in the formulae
for the test-bed measurement methods
July 2004
MPC 31

from Marine Diesel Engines Chapter 1.2.1
July 2004
MPC 32

from Marine Diesel Engines Chapter 1.3.2.2
July 2004
Page 2
July 2004
IACS Int. 2013
MPC 33

Rev.1 Mar 2006
MPC 34

July 2004
MPC 35

Rev.1 Mar 2006
MPC 36

July 2004
MPC 37

July 2004
MPC 38

July 2004
MPC 39

Rev.1 Mar 2006
MPC 40

July 2004
MPC 41

July 2004
MPC 42

Rev.1 Mar 2006
MPC 43

Rev.1 Mar 2006
Page 3
IACS Int. 2013
MPC 44

July 2004
MPC 45

July 2004
MPC 46

July 2004
MPC 47

July 2004
MPC 48

July 2004
MPC 49

July 2004
MPC 50

July 2004
MPC 51

July 2004
MPC 52

July 2004
MPC 53

from Marine Diesel Engines Chapters 4.1.1, 4.1.2,
4.1.3, 4.1.4
July 2004
MPC 54

from Marine Diesel Engines Chapters 4.3.1, 4.4.1
July 2004
Page 4
IACS Int. 2013
MPC 55

from Marine Diesel Engines Chapters 4.3.7,
4.3.10.6, 4.4.8
July 2004
MPC 56

from Marine Diesel Engines Chapters 4.3.9.1, 4.4.7
July 2004
MPC57

July 2004
MPC 58

from Marine Diesel Engines Chapters 4.3.10.2,
4.3.10.3
July 2004
MPC 59

from Marine Diesel Engines Chapters 4.4.5.2,
4.4.5.3
July 2004
MPC 60

July 2004
MPC 61

July 2004
MPC 62

Rev.1 Mar 2006
MPC 63

July 2004
MPC 64

from Marine Diesel Engines Chapter 5.6 Permissible
deviations of instruments for engine-related parameters
and other essential parameters
July 2004
Page 5
IACS Int. 2013
MPC 65

July 2004
MPC 66

Rev.1 Mar 2006
MPC 67

July 2004
MPC 68

July 2004
MPC 69

July 2004
MPC 70

July 2004
MPC 71

July 2004
MPC 72

Rev.1 Mar 2006
MPC 73

July 2004
MPC 74

July 2004
MPC 75

from Marine Diesel Engines Chapter 5.11 Data
evaluation for gaseous emissions
July 2004
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IACS Int. 2013
MPC 76

July 2004
MPC 77

July 2004
MPC 78

from Marine Diesel Engines Chapter 6.2.3.4.2
Rev.1 Mar 2006
MPC 79

Rev.1 Mar 2006
MPC 80

from Marine Diesel Engines Appendix 4 Calibration
of the analytical instruments (Refer to the chapter 5
of the NOX Technical Code)
Rev.1 Mar 2006
MPC 81

from Marine Diesel Engines Appendix 4 Calibration
of the analytical instruments (Refer to the chapter 5
of the NOX Technical Code) 8.1
July 2004
MPC 82
Regulation 14, Annex VI of MARPOL 73/78
Sept 2005
MPC 83
Regulation 18, Annex VI of MARPOL 73/78
Sept 2005
MPC 84
Regulation 16(9) Annex VI of MARPOL 73/78
Nov 2005
MPC 85
Regulation 22(5), Annex I of MARPOL 73/78

as amended by resolution MEPC.117(52)
Rev.4 Sept 2008
Annex IV of MARPOL 73/78 Regulation 10.1

as amended by Resolution MEPC.115(51)
Corr.1 Oct 2007
Annex I of MARPOL 73/78 Regulation 12A

Jan 2007
Annex IV of MARPOL 73/78 Regulation 9.1.1
Feb 2007
MPC 86
MPC 87
MPC 88
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MPC 90
Annex I of MARPOL 73/78 Regulation 1

Sept 2007
MPC 91
Annex IV of MARPOL 73/78
Sept 2007
MPC 92
Tonnage to be used when applying MARPOL

Annex VI
Oct 2007

Accidental oil outflow performance, as amended by
Resolution MEPC.117 (52)
July 2008
Annex I of MARPOL 73/78 Regulation 12A.6-8

and 11.8 Oil Fuel Tank Protection, as amended
by Resolution MEPC.141(54)
July 2008
MPC 95
Measurement of Distances
Aug 2008
MPC 96
Initial Statutory Surveys at New Construction
Corr.1 Jul 2010
MPC 97
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) Management

Plan
July 2010
MPC 93
MPC 94
MPC 98
Time of the Replacement or Addition for the applicable

tier standard for the supplement to the IAPP
Certificate
Jan 2012
MPC 99
Oil residue (sludge) tank discharge connections to the

bilge system, oily bilge water holding tank(s), tank top
or oily water separators (MARPOL 73/78 Annex I
Regulation 12.2)
Dec 2011
Date of delivery under SOLAS and MARPOL

Conventions
June 2012
MPC 100
MPC 101
Supplement to the International Air Pollution Prevention

(IAPP) Certificate Section 2.3
July 2012
MPC 102
Surveys and certification relating to the Ship Energy

Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) (MARPOL
Annex VI Regulation 5.4.4)
Page 8
July 2012
IACS Int. 2013
MPC 103
MPC 104
Identical Replacement Engines

(MARPOL Annex VI Regulation 13)
Jan 2013
Keel laying date for fibre-reinforced plastic

(FRP) craft
Mar 2013
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IACS Int. 2013
MPC1 - MPC2
MPC1
Periodical surveys of oil content meters
(1988)
(Annex I, Regulation 15(3))
A periodical survey of an oil discharge monitoring and control system would include a functional test as
described in Resolution MEPC 13(19) but not a test with oil to verify the continuing accuracy of the oil
content meter.
MPC2
Operational manuals for oil discharge
(1988)
monitoring and control systems
(Annex I, Regulation 15(3) (c))
For compliance with Regulation 15(3) (a) and (c) of MARPOL 73/78 - Annex I and IMO Resolutions
A 496 (XII) and MEPC 13 (19), the Oil Discharge Monitoring and Control System Operational Manual
is to contain all the details necessary to operate and maintain the system and should include at least the
following information. The information may be grouped as indicated, or in an equivalent manner.
Introduction : Particulars of the ship, together with the date on which the system was/is to be installed
and index to remainder of manual.
Text of Regulations 15(3) (a) and 9(1) to be quoted in full.
Section 1
: Manufacturer's equipment manuals for major components of the system. These may
include installation, commissioning, operating and fault finding procedures for the oil
content monitor.
Section 2
: Operations manual comprising a description of the ship's cargo ballast systems,

designated overboard discharges with sampling points, normal operational procedures,
automatic inputs, manual inputs (as applicable), starting interlock and discharge valve
control (as applicable), override system, audible and visual alarms, outputs recorded and,
where required for manual input, flow rate when discharging by gravity and when
pumping ballast overboard. It should also include instructions for the discharge of oily
water following mal-function of the equipment.
The above information is to be supported by copies of relevant approved diagrams.
Reference may be made to Section 1, where applicable.
Section 3
: Technical manual comprising fault finding schedules, maintenance record and electrical,
pneumatic and hydraulic schematic diagrams and descriptions of the complete system.
Section 4
: Test and check-out procedures to include a functional test at installation and guidance
notes for the Surveyors carrying out initial and in-service surveys.
Appendix I : Technical installation specification including location and mounting of components,

arrangements for maintaining integrity of 'safe' zones, safety requirements for electrical
equipment installed in hazardous zones supported by copies of approved drawings,
sample piping layout and sample delay calculations, design and arrangements of
sampling probes, flushing arrangements and zero setting.
Appendix II : Copy of Type Approval Certificate and Workshop Certificates for major components.
IACS Int. 1988
MPC3 - MPC4
MPC3
Machinery space oil discharge monitoring
(1988)
and control systems
As neither Regulation 16(5) nor Resolution A444(XI) specifically require it, a Classification Society
cannot insist on automatic recording of date and time in an oil discharge monitoring and control system
provided for 100 ppm oily water separating equipment.
MPC4
Discharge of segregated ballast
(1988)
For new construction ships, an overboard discharge outlet for segregated ballast should be provided
above the deepest ballast waterline in order to facilitate compliance with Regulation 18(6).
For other ships (without this facility), the Regulation requires that the surface of the ballast water be
examined immediately before discharge, to ensure that no contamination with oil has taken place.
Further guidance from the Committee on how this should be done would be appreciated, particularly in
the case of double bottom tanks. One solution could be the provision of a sampling line to the oil
content meter or an arrangement similar to a part flow system.
MPC5
Minimum vertical depth of each double
(1990)
bottom tank or space
(Annex I, Regulation 13E (4) (b))
For the purpose of determining the minimum vertical depth of each double bottom tank or space to be
taken into account when calculating the protecting area PAg, suction wells may be neglected, provided
such wells are not excessive in area and extend below the cargo tank for a minimum distance and in no
case more than half the height of the double bottom tank or space.
IACS Int. 1990
MPC6
MPC6
Calculation of the aggregate capacity of
(1997)
SBT
(Regulation 13F (3) (d) 4.12
In calculating the aggregate capacity under regulation 13F (3) (d), the following should be taken into
account:
.1
the capacity of engine-room ballast tanks should be excluded from the aggregate capacity of
ballast tanks;
.2
the capacity of ballast tank located inboard of double hull should be excluded from the aggregate
capacity of ballast tanks (see figure 1).
A
SBT
SBT
APT
E/R
SBT
SBT
SBT
SBT
FPT
P/R
SBT
SBT
SBT
SBT
SBT
SBT
SBT
COT
COT
SBT
Assumed double hull line
SECTION A-A
Fig. 1
Note: This IACS Unified Interpretation was submitted to IMO and is contained in MEPC/Circ. 316 of
25th July 1996.
IACS Int. 1997
MPC6
MPC6
(1997)
.3
spaces such as void spaces located in the double hull within the cargo tank length should be
included in the aggregate capacity of ballast tanks (see figure 2).
VOID SPACES
SBT
SBT*
SBT*
APT
E/R
FPT
P/R
SBT*
SBT
SBT*
VOID SPACES
VOID SPACES
SBT*
COT
SBT*
VOID SPACES
SECTION B-B
Fig. 2
IACS Int. 1997
MPC7
MPC Hydrostatic Balance Loading

A2
(cont)
7
Deleted Apr 2010, since Hydrostatic Balance Loading is no longer acceptable under
(May
MARPOL Annex I.
1998)
(Corr.1
Feb 1999)
End of
Document
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IACS Int. 1998/Corr.1 1999
MPC 8
MPC8
Interpretation of installed on board
(Oct.1999)
(MARPOL 73/78, Annex VI/16(2)(a))
Deleted in Oct 2005
IACS Int. 1999
MPC 9
MPC9
Interpretation of Width of Wing Tanks and
(June 2002)
Height of Double Bottom Tanks at Turn of the
Bilge Area
(MARPOL 73/78, Annex I/13 F (3)(c))
The requirements of Reg. 13F(3)(c) at turn of the bilge areas are applicable throughout the
entire tank length.
Note: 1. This UI MPC 9 is to be uniformly implemented by IACS Members and Associates from
1 January 2003.
MPC 9-1
IACS Req. 2002
MPC 10
SC183
(Nov 2003)
(Rev.1, Nov.
2005)
LL67
(Nov 2003)
Endorsement of Certificates with the Date

of Completion of the Survey on which they
are Based
(Rev.1, Nov.
2005)
(Rev.1, Nov.
2005)
Resolutions MSC.170(79), MSC.171(79), MSC.172(79), MSC.174(79) through

MSC.179(79) and MSC.181(79) through MSC.187(79) require that the identified
certificates include the statement:
"Completion date of the survey on which this certificate is based:
dd/mm/yyyy".
Interpretation
For application of the above resolutions, the following IACS Unified
Interpretation applies:
The Completion date of the survey on which this certificate is based, is the date of
the last initial/renewal survey visit on which all statutory and class items, required to
be surveyed, have been surveyed (regardless if they were found satisfactory or with
minor deficiency).
Note:
1.
This UI is to be uniformly implemented by IACS Members and Associates from 1

March 2004.
2.
Revision 1 of this UI is to be uniformly implemented by IACS Members and

Associates from 1 July 2006.
MPC10-1
MPC10
(Nov 2003)
IACS Int. 2003/Rev.1 2005
MPC11
MPC
MPC
11
11
(May
(cont)
2004)
(Rev.1
Nov
2012)
Interpretation to MARPOL I/27

Regulation 27
Intact stability
1
Every oil tanker of 5,000 tonnes deadweight and above delivered on or after 1 February
2002, as defined in regulation 1.28.7, shall comply with the intact stability criteria specified in
paragraphs 1.1 and 1.2 of this regulation, as appropriate, for any operating draught under the
worst possible conditions of cargo and ballast loading, consistent with good operational
practice, including intermediate stages of liquid transfer operations. Under all conditions the
ballast tanks shall be assumed slack.
.1
In port, the initial metacentric height GMo, corrected for the free surface measured at 0
heel, shall be not less than 0.15 m;
.2
At sea, the following criteria shall be applicable:

.2.1 the area under the righting lever curve (GZ curve) shall be not less than 0.055
m.rad up to = 30 angle of heel and not less than 0.09 m.rad up to = 40 or
other angle of flooding f * if this angle is less than 40. Additionally, the area
under the righting lever curve (GZ curve) between the angles of heel of 30 and
40 or between 30 and f , if this angle is less than 40, shall be not less than
0.03 m.rad;
.2.2 the righting lever GZ shall be at least 0.20 m at an angle of heel equal to or
greater than 30;
.2.3 the maximum righting arm shall occur at an angle of heel preferably exceeding
30 but not less than 25; and
.2.4 the initial metacentric height GMo, corrected for free surface measured at 0 heel,
shall be not less than 0.15 m.
* f is the angle of heel at which openings in the hull superstructures or deckhouses which
cannot be closed weathertight immerse. In applying this criterion, small openings through
which progressive flooding cannot take place need not be considered as open.
Note:
1. This UI is to be uniformly implemented by IACS Members and Associates from 1 April
2005.
2. The damage stability requirements in MARPOL I/28 shall not apply for the purpose of
demonstrating compliance with MARPOL Reg. I/27.
3. Rev.1 of this UI is to be uniformly implemented by IACS Societies from 1 July 2013.
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MPC11
MPC
11
(cont)
2
The requirements of paragraph 1 of this regulation shall be met through design
measures. For combination carriers simple supplementary operational procedures may be
allowed.
3
Simple supplementary operational procedures for liquid transfer operations referred to
in paragraph 2 of this regulation shall mean written procedures made available to the master
which:
.1
are approved by the Administration;
.2
indicate those cargo and ballast tanks which may, under any specific condition of
liquid transfer and possible range of cargo densities, be slack and still allow the
stability criteria to be met. The slack tanks may vary during the liquid transfer
operations and be of any combination provided they satisfy the criteria;
.3
will be readily understandable to the officer-in-charge of liquid transfer operations;
.4
provide for planned sequences of cargo/ballast transfer operations;
.5
allow comparisons of attained and required stability using stability performance

criteria in graphical or tabular form;
.6
require no extensive mathematical calculations by the officer-in-charge;
.7
provide for corrective actions to be taken by the officer-in-charge in case of

departure from recommended values and in case of emergency situations; and
.8
are prominently displayed in the approved trim and stability booklet and at the
cargo/ballast transfer control station and in any computer software by which
stability calculations are performed.
Interpretation
For proving compliance with Reg. I/27, either paragraph 1 or 2, below, shall be applied.
1. The vessel shall be loaded with all cargo tanks filled to a level corresponding to the
maximum combined total of vertical moment of volume plus free surface inertia moment at 0
heel, for each individual tank. Cargo density shall correspond to the available cargo
deadweight at the displacement at which transverse KM reaches a minimum value, assuming
full departure consumables and 1% of the total water ballast capacity. The maximum free
surface moment shall be assumed in all ballast conditions. For the purpose of calculating
GMo, liquid free surface corrections shall be based on the appropriate upright free surface
inertia moment. The righting lever curve may be corrected on the basis of liquid transfer
moments.
2. An extensive analysis covering all possible combinations of cargo and ballast tank loading
is to be carried out. For such extensive analysis conditions it is considered that:
(a)
Weight, centre of gravity co-ordinates and free surface moment for all tanks are to
be according to the actual content considered in the calculations.
(b)
The extensive calculations are to be carried out in accordance with the following:
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MPC11
MPC
11
1.
The draughts are to be varied between light ballast and scantling draught.
2.
Consumables including but not restricted to fuel oil, diesel oil and fresh
water corresponding to 97%, 50% and 10% content are to be considered.
3.
For each draught and variation of consumables, the available deadweight is

to comprise ballast water and cargo, such that combinations between
maximum ballast and minimum cargo and vice-versa, are covered. In all
cases the number of ballast and cargo tanks loaded is to be chosen to
reflect the worst combination of VCG and free surface effects. Operational
limits on the number of tanks considered to be simultaneously slack and
exclusion of specific tanks are not permitted. All ballast tanks are to have at
least 1% content.
4.
Cargo densities between the lowest and highest intended to be carried are
to be considered.
5.
Sufficient steps between all limits are to be examined to ensure that the
worst conditions are identified. A minimum of 20 steps for the range of
cargo and ballast content, between 1% and 99% of total capacity, are to be
examined. More closely spaced steps near critical parts of the range may
be necessary.
(cont)
At every stage the criteria described in MARPOL Reg. I/27 paragraphs 1.1 and 1.2 are to be
met.
End of
Document
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MPC 12
MPC Annex VI of MARPOL 73/78

Regulation 1
12
(July 2004) Application
(Rev.1
Mar 2006)
Regulation 1 reads as follows:
The provisions of this Annex shall apply to all ships, except where expressly provided
otherwise in regulations 3, 5, 6, 13, 15, 18 and 19 of this Annex.
Interpretation:
For application of this regulation the term all ships shall be interpreted as applicable to all
ships (as defined by MARPOL 73 Article 2 (4)).
(MEPC/Circ. 473)
Note:
1. This UI is to be uniformly implemented by IACS Societies from 19 May 2005.

2. Revision 1 of this UI is to be uniformly implemented by IACS Societies from
1 July 2006.
12-1
MPC 13

Regulation 2 (4)
13
(July 2004)
(Rev.1
Mar 2006) Ozone depleting substances
Regulation 2 (4) reads as follows:
New installations, in relation to Regulation 12 of this Annex, means the installation of systems,
equipment, including new portable fire extinguishing units, insulation, or other material on a
ship after the date on which this Annex enters into force, but excludes repair or recharge of
previously installed systems, equipment, insulation, or other material, or recharge of portable
fire extinguishing units.
Interpretation:
For application of this regulation the term new installations shall be interpreted as follows:
(a)
For new ships, installations on board ships the keels of which are laid or which are at a
similar stage of construction on or after 19 May 2005.
(b)
For existing ships, new installations with a contractual delivery date to the ship on or
after the entry into force date or, in the absence of a contractual delivery date, the actual
delivery of the equipment to the ship on or after 19 May 2005.
The same interpretation shall apply with regard to new HCFC installations but with the
substitution of 1 January 2020 in place of the 19 May 2005.
(MEPC/Circ. 473)
Note:

1 July 2006.
13-1
MPC 14

Regulation 1 / Regulation 5
14
Application / Surveys and Inspections
(July 2004)
Regulation 1 reads as follows:
The provisions of this Annex shall apply to all ships, except where expressly provided
otherwise in regulations 3, 5, 6, 13, 15, 18 and 19 of this Annex.
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 this Annex are
complied with.
Interpretation:
It shall be interpreted that all marine diesel engines over 130 kW except those exempted by
Regulation 13 and Regulation 19 are to comply with the Regulation 13 limit regardless of the
gross tonnage of the ship onto which the engine is installed. In this context such engines must
have an approved Technical File and must be issued with an EIAPP certificate in accordance
with the NOx Technical Code in all cases.
However the application of the ship surveys as given in Regulation 5 to ships under 400 GT
would be at the discretion of the relevant Administration.
Note:
This UI is to be uniformly implemented by IACS Societies from 19 May 2005.
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MPC 15

Regulation 9 (4) (b)
15
(July 2004) Regulation 9
Duration and validity of Certificate
Regulation 9 (4) (b) reads as follows:
An International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate shall cease to be valid if significant
alterations have taken place to the equipment, systems, fittings, arrangements or material to
which this Annex applies without the express approval of the Administration, except the direct
replacement of such equipment or fittings with equipment or fittings that conform with the
requirements of this Annex. For the purpose of Regulation 13, significant alteration shall
include any change or adjustment to the system, fittings, or arrangement of a diesel engine
which results in the nitrogen oxide limits applied to that engine no longer being complied with.
Interpretation:
For application of this regulation the term significant alteration shall be interpreted as relating
to a change that is outside the scope of the approved Technical File. Any such changes are to be
approved as part of the existing Engine Group / Engine Family or, if that is not possible, a new
Engine Group / Engine Family shall be established.
Note:
15-1
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MPC 16

Regulation 13 (1) (a) (i)
16
(July 2004)
Regulation 13 Nitrogen oxides (NOx )
Regulation 13 (1) (a) (i) reads as follows:
This regulation shall apply to each diesel engine with a power output of more than 130kW
which is installed on a ship constructed on or after 1 January 2000.
Interpretation:
For application of this regulation it shall be interpreted that the term installed relates to an
engine that is permanently secured or connected to the ships structure, fuel / coolant / exhaust
systems or power systems.
Note:
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MPC 17

Regulation 13 (1) (a) (ii)
17
(July 2004)
Regulation 13 (1) (a) (ii) reads as follows:
This regulation shall apply to each diesel engine with a power output of more than 130kW
which undergoes a major conversion on or after 1 January 2000.
Interpretation:
For application of this regulation the date of commencement of the major conversion shall be
that detailed in the contract for conversion or, in the absence of a contractual commencement
date, the actual date the engine was made unavailable for normal operational service according
to the ships log.
Note:
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MPC 18

Regulation 13 (1) (b) (i)
18
(July 2004)
(Rev.1
Mar 2006)
Regulation 13 (1) (b) (i) reads as follows:
This regulation does not apply to emergency diesel engines, engines installed in lifeboats and
any device or equipment intended to be used solely in case of emergency.
Interpretation:
Regulation 13 does not apply to an engine which is used solely in response to emergencies on
the ship on which the engine is installed.
(MEPC/Circ. 473)

1 July 2006.
18-1
Note:
MPC 19

Regulation 13 (1) (c)
19
(July 2004) Regulation 13 Nitrogen oxides (NOx )
Regulation 13 (1) (c) reads as follows:
Notwithstanding the provisions of sub-paragraph (a) of this paragraph, the Administration may
allow exclusion from the application of this regulation to any diesel engine which is installed
on a ship constructed, or on a ship which undergoes a major conversion, before the entry into
force of the present Protocol, provided that the ship is solely engaged in voyages to ports or
offshore terminals within the State of the flag of which the ship is entitled to fly.
Interpretation:
For application of this regulation the term on a ship which undergoes a major conversion,
shall be interpreted as an error inserting the concept of ship in place of engine, ship
conversion is not given elsewhere within the Annex. In order to be consistent with regulation
13 (1) (a) (i) & (ii) this shall be read as or engine which undergoes a major conversion.
Note:
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MPC 20

20
Regulation 13 (2) (a) (i)
(July 2004)
Regulation 13 (2) (a) (i) reads as follows:
For the purpose of this regulation, major conversion means a modification of an engine where
the engine is replaced by a new engine built on or after 1 January 2000.
Interpretation:
This section shall be interpreted as follows:
(a)
For application of this regulation the term replaced shall be interpreted as being
applicable to an engine installed either as a direct replacement for an existing engine or
one installed as an addition to the original engine complement as at 1 January 2000 to
meet revised ship requirements; and,
(b)
For application of this regulation the term new shall be interpreted as applying to
engines that left the manufacturers works for the first time on or after 1 January 2000.
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Note:
MPC 21

21
Regulation 13 (2) (a) (iii)
(July 2004)
(Rev.1
Mar 2006)
Regulation 13 (2) (a) (iii) reads as follows:
For the purpose of this regulation, major conversion means a modification of an engine where
the maximum continuous rating of the engine is increased by more than 10%.
Interpretation:
For application of this regulation in the case of ships built before 1 January 2000 the term by
more than 10% shall be interpreted as applicable to the pre 1 January 2000 maximum
continuous rating.
(MEPC/Circ. 473)
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Regulation 13 (3) (a)
Regulation 13 (3) (a) reads as follows:
Subject to the provision of regulation 3 of this Annex, the operation of each diesel engine to
which this regulation applies is prohibited, except when the emission of nitrogen oxides
(calculated as the total weighted emission of NO2) from the engine is within the following
limits:
(i)
17.0 g/kWh when n is less than 130 rpm
(ii)
45.0 x n(-0.2) g/kWh when n is 130 or more but less than 2000 rpm
(iii)
9.8 g/kWh when n is 2000 rpm or more
where n = rated engine speed (crankshaft revolutions per minute).

When using fuel composed of blends from hydrocarbons derived from petroleum refining, test
procedure and measurement methods shall be in accordance with the NOx Technical Code,
taking into consideration the test cycles and weighting factors outlined in appendix II to this
Annex.
Interpretation:
For application of this regulation it shall be interpreted that the limit and determined NOx
values, in g/kWh for the appropriate application cycle, are to be given and compared to a
precision of one decimal place.
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Regulation 13 (3) (b)
Regulation 13 (3) (b) reads as follows:
Notwithstanding the provisions of sub-paragraph (a) of this paragraph, the operation of a diesel
engine is permitted when:
(i)
an exhaust gas cleaning system, approved by the Administration in accordance with the
NOx Technical Code, is applied to the engine to reduce onboard NOx emissions at least
to the limits specified in sub-paragraph (a), or
(ii)
any other equivalent method, approved by the Administration taking into account
relevant guidelines to be developed by the Organization, is applied to reduce onboard
NOx emissions at least to the limit specified in sub-paragraph (a) of this paragraph.
Interpretation:
For application of this sub part (i) of this regulation it shall be interpreted that approval in
accordance with the NOx Technical Code be on the basis of the complete assembly of engine
and NOx reduction device. Consequently item 1.15 of the Supplement to EIAPP Certificate
shall give the actual NOx emission value (g/kWh) for the engine with the NOx reduction device
in operation.
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Regulation 14 (6)
(July 2004)
Regulation 14 Sulphur oxides (SOx)
Those ships using separate fuel oils to comply with paragraph (4) (a) of this regulation shall
allow sufficient time for the fuel oil service system to be fully flushed of all fuels exceeding
1.5% m/m sulphur content prior to entry into a SOx emission control area. The volume of the
low sulphur fuel oils (less than or equal to 1.5% sulphur content) in each tank as well as the
date, time, and position of the ship when any fuel-changeover operation is completed, shall be
recorded in such log-book as prescribed by the Administration.
Interpretation:
For application of this regulation the term prior to entry into a SOx emission control area
shall, in accordance with the term when any fuel-changeover operation is completed, be
interpreted as a requirement to record the defined details in the log book also on exit from the
SOx emission control area, prior to commencing change over.
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Regulation 16 (2) (a)
Regulation 16 Shipboard incineration
Regulation 16 (2) (a) reads as follows:
Except as provided in sub-paragraph (b) of this paragraph, each incinerator installed on board a
ship on or after 1 January 2000 shall meet the requirements contained in appendix IV to this
Annex. Each incinerator shall be approved by the Administration taking into account the
standard specifications for shipboard incinerators developed by the Organisation*.
*Refer to resolution MEPC 76(40), Standard specification for shipboard incinerators.
Interpretation:
For application of this regulation the term installed on board a ship on or after 1 January 2000
shall be interpreted as follows:
(a)
For new ships, installations on board ships the keels of which are laid or which are at a
similar stage of construction on or after 1 January 2000.
(b)
after 1 January 2000 or, in the absence of a contractual delivery date, the actual delivery
of the equipment to the ship on or after 1 January 2000.
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Regulation 16 (6)
Shipboard incineration of polyvinyl chlorides (PVCs) shall be prohibited, except in shipboard
incinerators for which IMO Type Approval Certificates have been issued.
Interpretation:
For application of this regulation it shall be interpreted as applicable to incinerators meeting
either MEPC 59(33) or MEPC 76(40) specifications.
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(July 2004) Regulation 16 (7)
All ships with incinerators subject to this regulation shall possess a manufacturers operating
manual which shall specify how to operate the incinerator within the limits described in
paragraph 2 of appendix IV to this Annex.
Interpretation:
For application of this regulation it shall be interpreted that possession of an operating manual
is applicable only to MEPC 76(40) incinerators installed on or after 1 January 2000.
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(July 2004)
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Regulation 18 (3)
(July 2004) Regulation 18 Fuel oil quality
For each ship subject to regulations 5 and 6 of this Annex, details of fuel oil for combustion
purposes 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 to this Annex.
Interpretation:
For application of this regulation it shall be interpreted as applicable to all ships of 400 gross
tonnage or above and, at the Administrations discretion, for ships of less than 400 gross
tonnage.
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MPC Resolution 2 of the 1997 MARPOL Conference

Technical Code on Control of Emission of
30
(July 2004) Nitrogen Oxides from Marine Diesel Engines
Table 3 Symbols and subscripts for terms and variables used in the formulae for the
test-bed measurement methods
Table 3 gives:
Symbol
Term
Dimension
pa
Saturation vapour pressure of the engine

intake air (in ISO 3046-1, 1995: psy = PSY,
test ambient vapour pressure)
kPa
pB
Total barometric pressure (in ISO 3046-1,

1995: px = PX, site ambient total pressure;
py = PY, test ambient total pressure)
kPa
ps
Dry atmospheric pressure
kPa
Ra
Relative humidity of the intake air
Ta
Absolute temperature of the intake air
Interpretation:
For application of the term ps it shall be interpreted that the dry atmospheric pressure is
determined in accordance with the following formula:
pS = pB
Ra pa
100
It shall also be interpreted that the pa term be determined using a temperature value for the
intake air measured at the same physical location as the measurements for pB and Ra.
Interpretation:
For application of the term Ta it shall be interpreted that the temperature of the intake air
temperature is that determined at the engine / turbocharger intake suction filter.
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Chapter 1.2.1
Chapter 1.2 Application
Chapter 1.2.1 reads as follows:
This Code applies to all diesel engines with a power output of more than 130 kW which are
installed, or are designed and intended for installation, on board any ship subject to Annex VI,
with the exception of those engines described in paragraph 1(b) of regulation 13. Regarding the
requirements for survey and certification under regulation 5 of Annex VI, this Code addresses
only those requirements applicable to an engines compliance with the NOx emission limits.
Interpretation:
For application of this section the term installed shall be interpreted as per IACS UI MPC
Nos. 14, 16, 17 & 18.
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Chapter 1.3.2.2
Chapter 1.3 Definitions
Chapter 1.3.2.2 reads as follows:
For engines installed on ships constructed before 1 January 2000, substantial modification
means any modification made to an engine which increases its existing emission characteristics
established by the simplified measurement method as described in 6.3 in excess of the
allowances set out in 6.3.11. These changes include, but are not limited to, changes in its
operations or in its technical parameters (e.g., changing camshafts, fuel injection systems, air
systems, combustion chamber configuration, or timing calibration of the engine).
Interpretation:
For application of this section it shall be interpreted that an increase in emission
characteristics relates to an increase in the application average cycle weighted NOx emission
value.
Furthermore it shall also be interpreted that any modification made on or after 1 January 2000
to such an engine involving alternative duty cycle, rating, components or settings that were
available, but not necessarily utilised, prior to 1 January 2000 shall not be considered as
representing a substantial modification to that engine.
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Chapter 2.2.4
Chapter 2.2 Procedures for pre-certification of an Engine Group
There are engines which, due to their size, construction and delivery schedule, cannot be precertified on a test-bed. In such cases, the engine manufacturer, shipowner or ship builder shall
make application to the Administration requesting an on-board test (see 2.1.2.2). The applicant
must demonstrate to the Administration that the on-board test fully meets all of the
requirements of a test-bed procedure as specified in chapter 5 of this Code. Such a survey may
be accepted for one engine or for an engine group represented by the parent engine only, but it
shall not be accepted for an engine family certification. In no case shall an allowance be
granted for possible deviations of measurements if an initial survey is carried on board a ship
without any valid pre-certification test.
Interpretation:
For engines undergoing an on-board certification test, to be issued with an EIAPP Certificate,
the same procedure apply as if the engine had been pre-certified on a test-bed:
(a)
the survey on-board meets the pre-certification survey requirements; and
(b)
the on-board test fully meets all of the requirements of a test-bed procedure as specified
in chapter 5 of the NOx Technical Code; and
(c)
the application average weighted NOx emission value meets the requirements of
Regulation 13 of Annex VI;and
(d)
the engine has an approved Technical File.
(MEPC/Circ. 473)
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Nitrogen Oxides from Marine Diesel Engines
Chapter 2.2.5
If the pre-certification test results show that an engine fails to meet the NOx emission limits as
required by regulation 13 of Annex VI, a NOxreducing device may be installed. This device,
when installed on the engine, must be recognised as an essential component of the engine and
its presence will be recorded in the engines technical file. To receive an EIAPP Certificate for
this assembly, the engine, including the reducing device, as installed, must be re-tested to show
compliance with the NOx emission limits. However, in this case, the assembly may be retested
in accordance with the simplified measurement method addressed in 6.3. The NOxreducing
device shall be included on the EIAPP Certificate together with all other records requested by
the Administration. The engines technical file shall also contain on-board NOx verification
procedures for the device to ensure it is operating correctly.
Interpretation:
(a)
An engine does not need to be shown, at the pre-certification survey, to fail to meet the
Regulation 13 NOx emission limit requirements before a NOx reducing device is
installed. Where it is intended from the outset that a NOx reducing device is to be fitted
in accordance with Regulation 13(3)(b)(i) then the whole assembly shall be tested in
accordance with the requirements of the test bed procedure as specified in Chapter 5.
In those cases where it is proposed that the engine with a NOx-reducing device is to be
tested onboard to demonstrate compliance, as a Parent Engine + device the
requirements of 2.2.4 shall apply.
(b)
Where the pre-certification test of an engine, undertaken in accordance with Chapter 5,

shows that a NOx reducing device would need to be fitted in order to meet the
Regulation 13 NOx emission limit requirements, and the whole assembly is subsequently
retested in accordance with the simplified measurement method, the test reports from
both the engine pre-certification test and the subsequent simplified measurement method
test shall be included in the Technical File.
Where the simplified measurement method is used to verify that the whole assembly
meets the Regulation 13 NOx emission limit requirements the allowances as given under
6.3.11 shall not be granted.
(c)
In cases (a) and (b) the approval is on the basis of the complete assembly of engine and
NOx reduction device. Consequently Item 1.15 of the Supplement to EIAPP Certificate
shall give the actual NOx emission value (g/kWh) for the engine with the NOx reduction
device in operation.
(d)
The efficiency of the NOxreducing device (as demonstrated) shall be considered as

unique to the Engine Group as tested and therefore non-transferable. Hence should the
same NOx reducing device be used for another Engine Group the whole assemblage
(engine + NOx reducing device) shall be tested. An after-treatment device shall not be
certified independent of the engine to which it is to be coupled.
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Chapter 2.2.8
A flow chart providing guidance for compliance with the requirements of a pre-certification
survey for marine diesel engines intended for installation on board of ships is provided in figure
1 of appendix 2 of this Code.
Interpretation:
The text in chapter 2 gives the certification procedures which shall be followed. Where
discepancies exists with figure 1, the text of chapter 2 takes precedence.
(MEPC/Circ. 473)
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Chapter 2.2.9
A model form of an EIAPP Certificate is attached as appendix 1 to this Code.
Interpretation:
The model form Supplement to Engine International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate
particulars indicated below shall be interpreted as follows:
(a)
1.12 Specification(s) of test fuel

The particular ISO 8217 grade specification applicable to the fuel oil used at the relevant
Parent Engine test (i.e. DMA, DMB, DMC) shall be given on all (Parent and Member
Engine) EIAPP Certificates within that Engine Group / Engine Family.
(b)
1.14 Applicable NOx emission limit (g/kWh) (regulation 13 of Annex VI)

The limit value given here shall be the limit value for the Engine Group / Engine Family
based on the highest engine speed to be included in that Engine Group / Engine Family
(in accordance with Regulation 13(3)(a)), irrespective of the rated speed of the Parent
Engine or the rated speed of the particular engine as given on the EIAPP Certificate.
(c)
1.15 Engines actual NOx emission value (g/kW h)

The appropriate application average weighted NOx emission value(s) determined at the
Parent Engine test shall be given on all (Parent and Member Engine) EIAPP Certificates.
In the case of an Engine Group / Engine Family which is approved to more than one
application cycle the Parent Engine value shall, as a minimum, be given for the particular
application cycle applicable to the specific engine to which the EIAPP Certificate refers.
In those cases where the Technical File includes tolerances in respect of NOx emission
settings then the effect upon the as measured emission value of those tolerances shall be
stated and the basis of the emission value, as stated under 1.15 of the EIAPP Certificate,
be given. In no cases shall the effect tolerances be such as to exceed the limit value as
stated under 1.14 of the EIAPP Certificate.
Where the installation includes a NOxreducing device the actual NOx emission value
(g/kWh) for the engine with the NOx reduction device in operation shall be given.
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Chapter 2.3.4
Chapter 2.3 Procedures for certification of an engine
The shipowner shall have the option of direct measurement of NOx emissions during engine
operation. Such data may take the form of spot checks logged with other engine operating data
on a regular basis and over the full range of engine operation or may result from continuous
monitoring and data storage. Data must be current (taken within the last 30 days) and must have
been acquired using the test procedures cited in this NOx Technical Code. These monitoring
records shall be kept on board for three months for verification purposes by the Parties to the
Protocol of 1997. Data shall also be corrected for ambient conditions and fuel specification, and
measuring equipment must be checked for correct calibration and operation, in accordance with
the procedures specified by the measurement equipment manufacturer in the engines technical
file. Where exhaust gas after-treatment devices are fitted which influence the NOx emissions,
the measuring point(s) must be located downstream of such devices.
Interpretation:
For application of this section it shall be interpreted that any system or procedure utilised to
monitor engine NOx emissions by the direct measurement method shall meet the requirements
of MEPC Resolution 103(49) Guidelines for On-board NOx Verification Procedure Direct
Measurement and Monitoring Method.
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Conference Technical Code on Control of
(July 2004) Emission of Nitrogen Oxides from Marine
Diesel Engines
Chapter 2.3.5
To demonstrate compliance by the direct measurement method, sufficient data shall be
collected to calculate the weighted average NOx emissions in accordance with this Code.
Interpretation:
For application of this section it shall be interpreted that sufficient data shall be collected by the
direct measurement method to enable the weighted average NOx emissions to be determined in
accordance with MEPC Resolution 103(49) Guidelines for On-board NO x Verification
Procedure Direct Measurement and Monitoring Method.
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Chapter 2.3.6
Every marine diesel engine installed on board a ship shall be provided with a technical file. The
technical file shall be prepared by the engine manufacturer and approved by the Administration,
and required to accompany an engine throughout its life on board ships. The technical file shall
contain information as specified in 2.4.1.
Interpretation:
For application of this section it shall be interpreted that the term engine manufacturer is the
entity which applied for the engine certification.
(MEPC/Circ. 473)
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Chapter 2.3.11
If any adjustment or modification is made which is outside the approved limits documented in
the technical file, the IAPP Certificate may be issued only if the overall NO x emission
performance is verified to be within the required limits by: a direct on-board NOx monitoring,
as approved by the Administration; a simplified on-board NOx measurement; or, reference to
the test-bed testing for the relevant engine group approval showing that the adjustments or
modifications do not exceed the NOx emission limits.
Interpretation:
(a)
Verification by the direct on-board NOx monitoring method is only applicable to the reissue of IAPP Certificates at periodical surveys or their endorsement at intermediate /
annual surveys.
(b)
The demonstration of compliance in accordance with either direct on-board NOx

monitoring or simplified on-board NOx measurement does not establish a new Engine
Group but does define the on-board verification procedure to be used thereafter to verify
continuing compliance for that particular engine.
In these instances it shall be understood that the Parent Engine emission value, as given
in the EIAPP Certificate, thereafter only relates to the condition of that engine at the Precertification Survey stage.
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Chapter 2.3.12
The Administration may, at its own discretion, abbreviate or reduce all parts of the survey on
board, in accordance with this Code, to an engine which has been issued an EIAPP Certificate.
However, the entire survey on board must be completed for at least one cylinder and/or one
engine in an engine family or engine group, or spare part, if applicable, and the abbreviation
may be made only if all the other cylinders and/or engines or spare parts are expected to
perform in the same manner as the surveyed engine and/or cylinder or spare part.
Interpretation:
For application of this section it shall be interpreted that a physical verification must be
completed prior to the issue or endorsement of an IAPP Certificate. This verification may be
completed on a spare part representative of the working component (at the Administrations
discretion) but such a component must be suitably defined in the Technical File on-board NOx
verification procedures.
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(Rev.1
Mar 2006) Chapter 2.3.13

Flow charts providing guidance for compliance with the requirements of an initial, periodical
and intermediate surveys for certification of marine diesel engines installed on board ships are
provided in figures 2 and 3 of appendix 2 of this Code.
Interpretation:
The text in chapter 2 gives the certification procedures which shall be followed. Where
discrepancies exists with figure 2 and 3, the text of chapter 2 takes precedence.
(MEPC/Circ. 473)
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(Rev.1
Mar 2006) Chapter 2.4.1.1
Chapter 2.4 Technical file and on-board NOx verification procedures

To enable an Administration to perform the engine surveys described in 2.1, the technical file
required by 2.3.6 shall, at a minimum, contain the identification of those components, settings
and operating values of the engine which influences its NOx emissions.
Interpretation:
Where a NO x reducing device or system is fitted in order to achieve compliance with
regulation 13 (in accordance with paragraph 2.2.5), these shall be identified in the Technical
File.
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Chapter 2.4.1.5
required by 2.3.6 shall, at a minimum, contain a copy of the test report required in 5.10.
Interpretation:
For application of this section it shall be interpreted that:
(a)
The copy of the test report to be included in the Technical File of every engine shall
provide, as a minimum, the data necessary to verify the relevant Parent Engines actual
NOx emission value as detailed under item 1.15 of the EIAPP Certificate; and,
(b)
In those cases where the Engine Group / Engine Family is certified for more than one
application cycle the Technical File is to include, as a minimum, the Parent Engine Test
report(s) for those duty cycles for which the particular engine is certified as given on
the engines EIAPP Certificate and detailed under items 1.9, 1.14 and 1.15 of the
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Chapter 2.4.1.7
required by 2.3.6 shall, at a minimum, contain the specifications of those spare
parts/components which, when used in the engine, according to those specifications, will result
in continued compliance of the engine with the NOx emission limits.
Interpretation:
For application of this section the term according to those specifications shall be interpreted
as follows:
(a)
It is considered that in this context specification may be read as identification marking

and as such the identification of a NOx influencing component by a manufacturers part
number or specific marking scheme would be sufficient.
In such instances the identification marking would be tied to a particular drawing or
other data defining the features of that component with regard to its influence on NOx
formation in the combustion process. Those drawings or other data shall form part of the
conformity of production procedures as required under Chapter 4.
(b)
The specification need only address those aspects of the design of the component
which directly affect its function as a NOx critical component. For some components it
may be possible to define these components by means of an outline dimensioned drawing
within the conformity of production procedures or as a drawing directly included within
the Technical File.
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Chapter 2.4.2
To ensure that engines are in compliance with regulation 13 of Annex VI after installation, each
engine with an EIAPP Certificate shall be checked at least once prior to issuance of the IAPP
Certificate. Such check can be done using the on-board NOx verification procedures specified
in the engines technical file or one of the other methods if the owners representative does not
wish to check using the on-board NOx verification procedures.
Interpretation:
For application of this section it shall be interpreted that, prior to the issuance of an IAPP
Certificate, compliance after installation can only be verified by using an on-board NOx
verification procedure approved by the Administration for that particular engine.
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Chapter 2.4.4.3
On-board NOx verification procedures shall be determined by using the direct measurement and
monitoring method in accordance with 2.3.4, 2.3.5, 2.3.7, 2.3.8, 2.3.11, and 5.5.
Interpretation:
For application of this section it shall be interpreted that the on-board NOx verification
procedures have been approved by the Administration taking into account MEPC Resolution
103(49) the Guidelines for On-board NOx Verification Procedure Direct Measurement and
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Chapter 2.4.5
When a NOx monitoring and recording device is specified as on-board NOx verification
procedures, such device shall be approved by the Administration based on guidelines to be
developed by the Organization. These guidelines shall include, but are not limited to, the
following items:
.1
a definition of continuous NOx monitoring, taking into account both steady-state and
transitional operations of the engine;
.2
data recording, processing and retention;
.3
a specification for the equipment to ensure that its reliability is maintained during
service;
.4
a specification for environmental testing of the device;
.5
a specification for the testing of the equipment to demonstrate that it has a suitable
accuracy, repeatability and cross sensitivity compared with the applicable sections of this
Code; and
.6
the form of the approval certificate to be issued by the Administration.
Interpretation:
For application of this section it shall be interpreted that MEPC Resolution 103(49) Guidelines
for On-board NOx Verification Procedure Direct Measurement and Monitoring Method
defines the guidelines as developed by the Organization.
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Chapter 3.1.1
Chapter 3.1 Maximum allowable NOx emission limits for marine diesel engines
The graph in figure 1 represents the maximum allowable NOx emission limit values based on
the formulae included in paragraph 3(a) of regulation 13 of Annex VI. The total weighted NOx
emissions, as measured and calculated in accordance with the procedures in this Code, shall be
equal to or less than the applicable value from the graph corresponding to the rated speed of the
engine.
Interpretation:
For application of this section (in accordance with the Unified Interpretation of Regulation 13
(3) (a)) that precision to one decimal place shall be applied when comparing the determined
final weighted NOx values (g/kWh) with the applicable limit determined in accordance with the
formulae given under paragraph 3(a) of regulation 13 of Annex VI.
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Chapter 3.1.3
Chapter 3.1 Maximum allowable NOx emission limits for marine diesel engines
An engines applicable exhaust emissions limit value from figure 1 and the actual calculated
exhaust emissions value for the engine shall be stated on the engines EIAPP Certificate.
Interpretation:
For application of this section it shall be interpreted (in accordance with the Unified
Interpretation of Regulation 13 (3) (a)) that the limit and determined NOx values in g/kWh
stated on the EIAPP Certificate shall be given to the first decimal place.
Furthermore (in accordance with the Unified Interpretation of Chapter 2.2.9) it is the relevant
application cycle(s) Parent Engine value(s) which must be stated on the engines EIAPP
Certificate.
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Chapter 3.2.1
Chapter 3.2 Test cycles and weighting factors to be applied
For every individual engine or parent engine of an engine group or family, one of the test cycles
specified in 3.2.2 to 3.2.6 shall be applied for verification of compliance with the NOx emission
limits in accordance with regulation 13 of Annex VI.
Interpretation:
For application of this section it shall be interpreted that:
(a)
One of the test cycles specified in Chapters 3.2.2 to 3.2.6, applicable to the application,
shall be applied.
(b)
Where more than one test cycle is to be applied the average cycle weighted NOx
emission value (in g/kWh) for each cycle is to be stated on the EIAPP Certificate 1.15,
together with the corresponding limit value, 1.14.
(c)
A Parent Engine test for a particular duty cycle is to follow the appropriate test cycle. A
Parent Engine emission value shall not be constructed by, for example, adding data
from one test to emission values taken from another test.
(d)
In those instances where a constant speed engine as installed can be used either solely for
main propulsion or auxiliary purposes, then that engine should be certified to both the E2
and D2 cycles.
(e)
Where a generator is also permanently fitted or coupled to main engine propulsion

shafting then certification of that main engine using only the E2 or E3 cycle, as
appropriate, is required.
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Chapter 3.2.3
Chapter 3.2 Test cycles and weighting factors to be applied
For variable-pitch propeller sets, test cycle E2 shall be applied in accordance with table 1.
Table 1
Test cycle for Constant-speed main propulsion application (including

diesel-electric drive and variable-pitch propeller installations)
Test cycle type E2
Speed
100%
100%
100%
100%
Power
100%
75%
50%
25%
0.2
0.5
0.15
0.15
Weighting
factor
Interpretation:
For application of the term variable-pitch propeller sets it shall be interpreted that the E2
cycle is applicable to any propulsion engine coupled to a variable pitch propeller, irrespective
of whether the system operates at constant speed or variable speeds.
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Chapter 4.1.1
Chapter 4.1.2
Chapter 4.1.3
Chapter 4.1.4
Chapter 4
Approval for serially manufactured engines: engine family and engine group
concepts
Chapter 4.1
General

To avoid certification testing of every engine for compliance with the NOx emission limits, one
of two approval concepts may be adopted, namely the engine family or the engine group
concept.
The engine family concept may be applied to any series-produced engines which, through their
design, are proven to have similar NOx emission characteristics, are used as produced, and,
during installation on board, require no adjustments or modifications which could adversely
affect the NOx emissions.
The engine group concept may be applied to a smaller series of engines produced for similar
engine application and which require minor adjustments and modifications during installation
or in service on board. These engines are normally large power engines for main propulsion.
Initially the engine manufacturer may, at its discretion, determine whether engines should be
covered by the engine family or engine group concept. In general, the type of application shall
be based on whether the engines will be modified, and to what extent, after testing on a testbed.
Interpretation:
The Engine Family concept shall be interpreted as applicable to mass produced small bore
engines (generally high speed) that may, for design purposes, include adjustable features but are
generally dispatched with the intent that no installation or in service setting modifications
are undertaken.
For marine engine applications the Engine Group concept shall be interpreted as applicable to
any engine intended for main propulsion or auxiliary duties, where adjustment and modification
following installation (and through the service life of the engine) is considered routine.
For application of the Engine Family or Engine Group concepts it shall be interpreted that
engines within an Engine Family may have different cylinder bore and stroke dimensions
(within the defined limits - see Chapter 4.3.8.2.3) and that engines within an Engine Group
concept effectively have identical bore and stroke dimensions as a result of only one of the
parameters defined under Chapter 4.4.5.2 being permitted to vary within the defined engine
group.
An Onboard NOx Verification Procedure shall be included within the Technical Files of all
engines irrespective of whether they are included within an Engine Family or Engine Group.
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Chapter 4.3.1
Chapter 4.4.1
Chapter 4.3 Application of the engine family concept
The engine family concept provides the possibility of reducing the number of engines which
must be submitted for approval testing, while providing safeguards that all engines within the
family comply with the approval requirements. In the engine family concept, engines with
similar emission characteristics and design are represented by a parent engine within the family.
Chapter 4.4 Application of the engine group concept
These are engines used primarily for main propulsion. They normally require adjustment or
modification to suit the on-board operating conditions but which should not result in NOx
emissions exceeding the limits in 3.1 of this Code.
Interpretation:
For application of these sections it shall be interpreted that where the measured performance of
a Member Engine to an Engine Family or Engine Group is fundamental to the verification that
that member engine is operating within the parameters defined by the approved engine family
or group, then that performance data (emissions, engine performance, ambient conditions) and
other necessary data shall have been obtained in accordance with NOx Technical Code Chapter
5.
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Chapter 4.3.7
Chapter 4.3.10.6
Chapter 4.4.8
Chapter 4.3
Application of the engine family concept
Before granting an engine family approval, the Administration shall take the necessary
measures to verify that adequate arrangements have been made to ensure effective control of
the conformity of production.
Chapter 4.3.10 Certification of an engine family
Before granting an engine family approval for new, serially produced engines, the
Administration shall take the necessary measures to verify that adequate arrangements have
been made to ensure effective control of the conformity of production. This requirement may
not be necessary for families established for the purpose of engine modifications on board after
an EIAPP Certificate has been issued.
Chapter 4.4 Certification of an engine group
Chapter 4.4.8 Certification of an engine group
The requirements of 4.3.10 apply mutatis mutandis to this section.
Interpretation:
For application of these sections it shall be interpreted that the conformity of production
scheme would need to demonstrate the following aspects:
(a)
The connection between the NOx critical component part / ID numbers as proposed for
the Engine Family or Engine Group and the drawing numbers (and revision status if
applicable) defining those components.
(b)
The means by which the Administration will be able, at the time of a survey, to verify
that the drawings used for the production of the NOx critical components correspond to
the drawings established as defining the Engine Family or Engine Group.
(c)
Drawing revision control arrangements. Where it is proposed by a manufacturer that

revisions to the NOx critical component drawings defining an Engine Family or Engine
Group may be undertaken through the life of an engine, then the conformity of
production scheme would need to demonstrate the procedures to be adopted to cover the
cases where revisions (a) will not, or (b) may affect NOx emissions. These procedures
shall cover drawing number allocation, effect on the identification markings on the NOx
critical components and the provision for providing the revised drawings to the
Administration responsible for the original Engine Family or Engine Group approval.
Where these revisions may affect the NOx emissions the means to be adopted to assess /
verify performance against the parent engine performance are to be stated together with
the subsequent actions to be taken regarding advising the Administration and, where
necessary, the declaration of a new Parent Engine prior to the introduction of those
modifications into service.
(d)
The implemented procedures that ensure any NOx critical component spare parts
supplied to a certified engine will be identified as given in the approved Technical File
and hence will be produced in accordance with the drawings as defining the Engine
Family or Engine Group.
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Group and single engines.
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Chapter 4.3.9.1
Chapter 4.4.7
Chapter 4.3
Chapter 4.3.9 Guidelines for selecting the parent engine of an engine family
The method of selection of the parent engine for NOx measurement shall be agreed to and
approved by the Administration. The method shall be based upon selecting an engine which
incorporates engine features and characteristics which, from experience, are known to produce
the highest NOx emissions expressed in grams per kilowatt hour (g/kWh). This requires
detailed knowledge of the engines within the family. Under certain circumstances, the
Administration may conclude that the worst case NOx emission rate of the family can best be
characterised by testing a second engine. Thus, the Administration may select an additional
engine for test based upon features which indicate that it may have the highest NOx emission
levels of the engines within that family. If engines within the family incorporate other variable
features which could be considered to affect NOx emissions, these features must also be
identified and taken into account in the selection of the parent engine.
Chapter 4.4.7 Guidelines for the selection of the parent engine of an engine group
The selection of the parent engine shall be in accordance with the criteria in 4.3.9, as
applicable. It is not always possible to select a parent engine from small-volume production
engines in the same way as the mass-produced engines (engine family). The first engine
ordered may be registered as the parent engine. The method used to select the parent engine to
represent the engine group shall be agreed to and approved by the Administration.
Interpretation:
For application of these sections it shall be interpreted that where a Parent Engine (e.g. large
bore 2-stroke engine) cannot be adjusted (e.g. maximum pressure, compression pressure,
exhaust back pressure, charge air temperature) to the defined reference or maximum tolerance
conditions at the test bed the measured NOx emission values shall be corrected to the defined
reference and maximum tolerance conditions on the basis of sensitivity tests. This correction
shall be approved by the Administration. The resulting corrected average weighted NOx
emission value is to be stated under 1.15 of the EIAPP Certificate.
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Chapter 4.3.9.2
Chapter 4.3
Chapter 4.3.9
Guidelines for selecting the parent engine of an engine family

The following criteria for selecting the parent engine for NOx emission control shall be
considered, but the selection process must take into account the combination of basic
characteristics in the engine specification:
.1
main selection criteria

- higher fuel delivery rate
.2
supplementary selection criteria

- higher mean effective pressure
- higher maximum cylinder peak pressure
- higher charge air/ignition pressure ratio
- dp/d, the lower slope of the combustion curve
- higher charge air pressure
- higher charge air temperature
Interpretation:
For application of this section the term main selection criteria shall be interpreted as a
possible selection criterion if no knowledge about the emission behavior of an Engine Family
or Engine Group is available. In all cases the final selection criteria for the Parent Engine is the
highest resulting average weighted NOx emission, at the applicable test cycle, according to
section 4.3.9.1.
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Chapter 4.3.10.2
Chapter 4.3.10.3
Chapter 4.3

A pre-certificate, or EIAPP Certificate, should be issued for a member engine of an entire
family in accordance with this Code which certifies that the parent engine meets the NOx levels
specified in regulation 13 of Annex VI.
When the parent engine of an engine family is tested/measured under the most adverse
conditions specified within this Code and confirmed as complying with the maximum
allowable emission limits (see 3.1), the results of the test and NOx measurement shall be
recorded in the EIAPP Certificate issued for the particular parent engine and for all member
engines of the engine family.
Interpretation:
In 4.3.10.2 the word entire shall be read as engine.
For application of these sections it shall be interpreted that the determined Parent Engine NOx
emission value shall be given under 1.15 of the Supplement to EIAPP Certificate for Parent
Engine(s) and all subsequent Member Engines within the Engine Family or Engine Group as
established from that Parent Engine test.

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Chapter 4.4.5.2
Chapter 4.4.5.3
Chapter 4.4
Application of the engine group concept
Chapter 4.4.5 Guidelines for the selection of an engine group
The following parameters and specifications must be common to engines within an engine
group:
.1
bore and stroke dimensions;
.2
method and design features of pressure charging and exhaust gas system;
- constant pressure
- pulsating system
.3
method of charge air cooling system;

- with/without charge air cooler
.4
design features of the combustion chamber that effect NOx emission;
.5
design features of the fuel injection system, plunger and injection cam which may profile
basic characteristics that effect NOx emission; and
.6
maximum rated power per cylinder at maximum rated speed. The permitted range of
derating within the engine group shall be declared by the manufacturer and approved by
the Administration.

Generally, if the parameters required by 4.4.5.2 are not common to all engines within a
prospective engine group, then those engines may not be considered as an engine group.
However, an engine group may be accepted if only one of those parameters or specifications is
not common for all of the engines within a prospective engine group provided the engine
manufacturer or the shipowner can, within the technical file, prove to the Administration that
such a transgression of that one parameter or specification would still result in all engines
within the engine group complying with the NOx emission limits.
Interpretation:
For application of these sections it shall be interpreted that rated power per cylinder at rated
speed is one parameter. Derating and uprating, in terms of power per cylinder and rated speed,
outside the approved power or speed ranges shall be interpreted as deviations according to
chapter 4.4.5.3.
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Chapter 5.2.2.2
Chapter 5.2 Test conditions
All engines when equipped as intended for installation on board ships must be capable of
operating within the allowable NOx emission levels of regulation 13 (3) of Annex VI at an
ambient seawater temperature of 25OC.*
* 25OC seawater temperature is the reference ambient condition to comply with the NOx limits.
An additional temperature increase due to heat exchangers installed on board, e.g., for the lowtemperature cooling water system, shall be taken into consideration.
Interpretation:
For application of this section it shall be interpreted that the 25OC seawater temperature defines
an ambient reference value for which compliance with the NOx emission limits as defined by
regulation 13 (3) must be demonstrated (tested or calculated with TSC Ref specified by the
manufacturer).
The application of this reference primary coolant value shall be considered in accordance with
the charge air cooling arrangement applicable to the individual installation as follows:
(a)
Direct seawater cooling to engine charge air coolers. Compliance with the NOx limits
shall be demonstrated (or otherwise justified) with a charge air / scavenge air cooler
coolant inlet temperature of 25OC.
(b)
Intermediate freshwater cooling to engine charge air coolers. Compliance with the NOx
limits shall be demonstrated (or otherwise justified) with the charge air / scavenge air
cooling system operating with the highest allowable in service coolant inlet temperature
regime comparable with an ambient seawater temperature of 25OC.
Demonstration of compliance at a Parent Engine test for a direct seawater cooled system,
as given by (a) above, does not demonstrate compliance in accordance with the higher
charge air temperature regime inherent with an intermediate freshwater cooling
arrangement as given under (b).
(c)
For those installations incorporating no seawater cooling, either direct or indirect, to the
charge air coolers e.g. radiator cooled freshwater systems, air / air charge air coolers,
then it shall be interpreted that compliance with the NOx limits must be demonstrated
with the engine and charge air cooling systems operating as intended for installation on
board.
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Chapter 5.2.5
Chapter 5.2 Test conditions
Chapter 5.2.5 Engine exhaust system
The test engine shall be equipped with an exhaust system which provides an exhaust
backpressure as specified by the manufacturer at the engine operating conditions and which
results in the maximum declared power in the respective engine application.
Interpretation:
Where test bed installation prevents adjustment to the exhaust backpressure limit the effect
upon the NOx emissions shall be stated and justified by the manufacturer.
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Chapter 5.4.2
Chapter 5.4 Measurement equipment
Other systems or analysers may, subject to the approval of the Administration, be accepted if
they yield equivalent results to that of the equipment referenced in 5.4.1.
Interpretation:
For application of the term equivalent it shall be interpreted that alternative systems or
analysers would, as quantified by using recognized national or international standards (such as
ISO 8178, Part 1:1996, section 7), yield equivalent results when used to measure diesel engine
exhaust emission concentrations in terms of the requirements referenced in 5.4.1.
(MEPC/Circ. 473)
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Chapter 5.5.3
Chapter 55. Determination of exhaust gas flow
Chapter 5.5.3 Carbon-balance method
This method involves exhaust gas mass flow calculation from fuel consumption and exhaust
gas concentrations using the carbon and oxygen balance method as specified in appendix 6 of
this Code.
Interpretation:
For calculation of the exhaust gas mass flow in accordance with Method 2, universal,
carbon/oxygen-balance detailed under appendix 6 the CW (soot) term shall be taken as
zero.
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Chapter 5.6
Permissible deviations of instruments for engine-related parameters and
other essential parameters
Chapter 5.6 reads as follows:
The calibration of all measuring instruments shall be traceable to recognised international
standards and shall comply with the requirements as set out in 1.3.1 of appendix 4 of this Code.
Interpretation:
For application of this section it shall be interpreted that the measuring instruments as detailed
under Appendix 4 is not to be considered a definitive listing. Where additional measuring
instruments are required in order to define an engines NOx emission performance, for example
the measurement of peak cylinder or charge air pressures, then those measuring instruments
shall also be calibrated. As given by 1.3.1 of Appendix 4 the recognised standards may be
national or international.
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Diesel Engines
Chapter 5.9.1.2
Chapter 5.9 Test Run
Chapter 5.9.1
General

The settings of inlet restriction and exhaust backpressure shall be adjusted to the upper limits as
specified by the manufacturer in accordance with 5.2.4 and 5.2.5, respectively.
Interpretation:
Application of the term upper limits shall be interpreted as follows:
(a)
Inlet restriction an air inlet restriction representative of an unfouled air cleaner.
(b)
Exhaust backpressure where test bed installation prevents adjustment to the

exhaust backpressure limit the effect upon the NOx emissions shall be stated and
justified by the manufacturer.
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Chapter 5.9.2
Chapter 5.9.2 Main exhaust components to be analysed
An analytical system for the determination of the gaseous emissions (CO, CO2, HC, NOx, O2)
in the raw exhaust gas shall be based on the use of the following analysers:
.1
.2
.3
.4
HFID analyser for the measurement of hydrocarbons;

NDIR analyser for the measurement of carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide;
HCLD or equivalent analyser for the measurement of nitrogen oxides; and
PMD, ECS or ZRDO for the measurement of oxygen.
Interpretation:
For application of 5.9.2.1.3 the term equivalent shall be interpreted as referring to the use of
CLD analysers for the dry basis measurement of nitrogen oxides.
(MEPC/Circ. 473)
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Chapter 5.9.2.3
Specifications and calibration of these analysers shall be as set out in appendices 3 and 4 of this
Code, respectively.
Interpretation:
For application of this section it shall be interpreted that under Appendix 3 Chapter 3
Analysers, in accordance with 5.9.2.1, the measurement of hydrocarbons (HC), in terms of
ppmC1, must be undertaken using an analyser of the Heated Flame Ionisation (HFID) type. Gas
shall be sampled, and maintained, at a temperature of 463 K (190oC)+10 K. The calibration,
span check and other requirements of Appendix 4 shall also apply to the HC analyser for which
a suitable hydrocarbon (for example, CH4 or C3H8 in air) calibration and span check gas is to
be used.
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Chapter 5.9.3.1
Chapter 5.9.3 Sampling for gaseous emissions
The sampling probes for the gaseous emissions shall be fitted at least 0.5m or 3 times the
diameter of the exhaust pipe whichever is the larger upstream of the exit of the exhaust gas
system, as far as practicable, but sufficiently close to the engine so as to ensure an exhaust gas
temperature of at least 343K (70oC) at the probe.
Interpretation:
Recognising that successful measurement of gaseous HC requires an exhaust gas temperature
of at least 190 oC, the 70 oC requirement shall be interpreted as a minimum exhaust gas
temperature requirement at the NOx sampling probe where that differs from the HC sampling
probe. In the latter case a minimum temperature of 463 K (190oC) at the probe is required.
With regard to the HC sampling system, a heated filter and sampling line shall be provided
between the sampling probe and the HC analyser. The filter shall extract any solid particles
from the gas sample before the analyser and be changed as necessary. The temperature of the
heated filter and the wall temperature of the heated line shall be 463 K (190oC) 10 K.
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Chapter 5.9.3.2
Chapter 5.9.3 Sampling for gaseous emissions
In the case of a multi-cylinder engine with a branched exhaust manifold, the inlet of the probe
shall be located sufficiently far downstream so as to ensure that the sample is representative of
the average exhaust emission from all cylinders. In multi-cylinder engines having distinct
groups of manifolds, such as in a Vee engine configuration, it is permissible to acquire a
sample from each group individually and calculate an average exhaust emission. Other methods
which have been shown to correlate with the above methods may be used. For exhaust emission
calculation, the total exhaust mass flow must be used.
Interpretation:
In the case of multiple turbocharger arrangements it shall be interpreted that where it is not
possible to sample the exhaust gas from a position after where the individual turbocharger
tailpipes have combined into a single duct then the exhaust gas must be sampled downstream of
each turbocharger and analysed. The individual measurement readings shall be averaged as
necessary to provide the emission concentrations which are representative of the emissions
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Chapter 5.9.6.1
Chapter 5.9.6 Test sequence
After the procedures in 5.9.1 to 5.9.5 have been completed, the test sequence shall be started.
The engine shall be operated in each mode in accordance with the appropriate test cycles
defined in 3.2.
Interpretation:
For application of the term test sequence it shall be interpreted that the test cycle may be run
from full power to low power, in accordance with the test cycles defined by 3.2, or from low to
full power. In both instances sufficient time shall be given at each mode point for the engine
performance (as indicated by the gaseous emission and engine performance readings) to
stabilise.
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Chapter 5.9.6.2
Chapter 5.9.6 Test sequence
During each mode of the test cycle after the initial transition period, the specified speed shall be
held within 1% of rated speed or 3 min-1, whichever is greater, except for low idle, which
shall be within the tolerances declared by the manufacturer. The specific torque shall be held so
that the average, over the period during which the measurements are to be taken, is within 2%
of the maximum torque at the test speed.
Interpretation:
For application of the term within 2% of the maximum torque it shall be interpreted that in
order to be consistent between the constant (D2 and E2) and the variable speed (C1 and E3) test
cycles the specific torque at each load shall be held within 2% of the maximum (rated) torque at
the engines rated speed.

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Chapter 5.9.7
Chapter 5.9.7 Analyser response
The output of the analysers shall be recorded, both during the test and during all response
checks (zero and span), on a strip chart recorder or measured with an equivalent data
acquisition system with the exhaust gas flowing through the analysers at least during the last
ten minutes of each mode.
Interpretation:
For application of this section it shall be interpreted that the response must be of sufficient
accuracy and resolution to enable verification of the zero and span response of the analysers in
accordance with 5.9.9.
(MEPC/Circ. 473)
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Chapter 5.9.9
Chapter 5.9
Test Run
Chapter 5.9.9 Re-checking the analysers

After the emission test, the calibration of the analysers shall be re-checked, using a zero gas and
the same span gas as used prior to the measurements. The test shall be considered acceptable if
the difference between the two calibration results is less than 2%.
Interpretation:
For application of this section the following interpretations shall be applied:
(a)
The term the calibration of the analysers shall be re-checked, shall be interpreted as the
the zero and span response of the analysers shall be re-checked.
(b)
The term if the difference between the two calibration results is less than 2% shall be
interpreted as if the difference between the two check results is less than 2% where the
2% is understood to be 2% of the span gas (and not analyser full scale) value, i.e.:
Maximum permitted difference in span or zero check readings (ppm or % as
appropriate):
= 0.02 Initial span check reading
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Chapter 5.10.1
Chapter 5.10 Test report
For every engine tested for pre-certification or for initial certification on board without precertification, the engine manufacturer shall prepare a test report which shall contain, as a
minimum, the data as set out in appendix 5 of this Code. The original of the test report shall be
maintained on file with the engine manufacturer and a certified true copy shall be maintained
on file by the Administration.
Interpretation:
For application of this section the term as a minimum shall be interpreted as incorporating the
necessary data to fully define the engine performance and enable calculation of the gaseous
emissions, in accordance with 5.12, from the raw data units to the cycle weighed NOx emission
value in g/kWh. The data set given under Appendix 5 should not be considered definitive and
any other test data (i.e. engine performance or setting data, description of control devices, etc.)
relevant to the approval of a specific engine design and/or on-board NO x verification
procedures must also be given.
With reference to appendix 5 of the Code it shall be further interpreted that:
(a)
The term Deviation as given under Sheet 3/5, Measurement equipment, Calibration
refers to the deviation of the analyser calibration and not the deviation of the span gas
concentration.
(b)
The fuel properties as given under Sheet 3/5, Fuel characteristics, Fuel properties shall,
in those cases where a DM grade fuel is used, include sufficient data to justify the ISO
8217 grade (i.e. DMA, DMB or DMC) as given on EIAPP Certificate Supplement 1.12
and hence as a minimum shall give the analysis results for water content (ISO 37733),
carbon residue (ISO 10370) - full or 10% sample and, in the case of the DMA / DMB
grades, Cetane Number / Index (ISO 4264).
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Chapter 5.11 Data evaluation for gaseous emissions
For the evaluation of the gaseous emissions, the chart reading of the last 60 seconds of each
mode shall be averaged, and the average concentrations (conc) of CO, CO2, HC, NOx, and O2
during each mode shall be determined from the average chart readings and the corresponding
calibration data.
Interpretation:
For application of this section it shall be interpreted that the averaged results must be given to 2
decimal places for the CO2 / O2 species and whole numbers for the CO, HC and NOx species.
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Chapter 5.12.4.1
Chapter 5.12
Calculation of the gaseous emissions
Chapter 5.12.4 Calculation of the emission mass flow rates

The emission mass flow rates for each mode shall be calculated as follows (for the raw exhaust
gas):
Gas mass = u
conc GEXHW
(15)
Gas mass = v
conc VEXHD
(16)
Gas mass = w
conc VEXHW
(17)
or
or
Interpretation:
For application of this section it shall be interpreted that for equations (15) and (17) the term
conc applies to the averaged gas concentrations, as determined in accordance with 5.11,
measured or corrected in accordance with 5.12.2 (conc, dry / KW, r) to a wet basis and (in the
case of NOx) multiplied by the KHDIES correction factor for humidity and temperature in
accordance with 5.12.3.
For equation (16) the term conc applies to the averaged gas concentrations, as determined in
accordance with 5.11, measured or corrected in accordance with 5.12.2 (conc, wet KW, r) to a
dry basis and (in the case of NOx) multiplied by the KHDIES correction factor for humidity and
temperature in accordance with 5.12.3.

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Chapter 6.2.1.2
Chapter 6.2 Engine parameter check method
Chapter 6.2.1 General
An engine parameter check method shall be conducted on engines, subject to 6.2.1.1, whenever
there is a change of components and/or adjustable features of the engine that affect NOx
emission levels. This method shall be used to confirm compliance with the NOx emission
limits. Engines installed in ships shall be designed in advance for an easy check of components,
adjustable features and engine parameters that affect NOx emission levels.
Interpretation:
It shall be interpreted that a survey would additionally be required where the component or
adjustable feature change was outside that already approved for the Engine Group or Engine
Family and as given in the engines Technical File. In such cases the change would need to be
documented in accordance with 6.2.3.2.2.
It shall be further interpreted that, in the case of the Engine Parameter Check Method, that the
change is to be such that the Engine Group / Engine Family Parent Engine emission value was
not exceeded.

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Chapter 6.2.3.4.2
Chapter 6.2
Engine parameter check method
Chapter 6.2.3 Documentation for an engine parameter check method

Chapter 6.2.3.4 List of NOx influencing parameters sometimes modified on board
Chapter 6.2.3.4.2 reads as follows:
The actual technical file of an engine may, based on the recommendations of the engine
manufacturer and the approval of the Administration, include less components and/or
parameters than discussed above depending on the particular engine and the specific design.
Interpretation:
(MEPC/Circ. 473)
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Chapter 6.2.3.5
Chapter 6.2 Engine parameter check method
Chapter 6.2.3 Documentation for an engine parameter check method
Chapter 6.2.3.5 Checklist for the engine parameter check method
For some parameters, different survey possibilities exist. Approved by the Administration, the
ship operator, supported by the engine manufacturer, may choose what method is applicable.
Any one of, or a combination of, the methods listed in appendix 7 of this Code may be
sufficient to show compliance.
Interpretation:
(MEPC/Circ. 473)

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Appendix 4
Calibration of the analytical instruments (Refer to chapter 5 of the NOx
Technical Code)
1 Introduction
Each analyser used for the measurement of an engines parameters shall be calibrated as often
as necessary in accordance with the requirements of this appendix.
Tables 1, 2 3 & 4 right hand column headers read as follows:
Calibration intervals (month).
Interpretation:
For application of this section it shall be interpreted that the calibration intervals as defined by
Tables 1, 2, 3, and 4 of Appendix 4 represent the duration of calibration validity applicable to
the particular measurement instruments listed.
All instruments used for the measurement of an engines parameters shall be verified as being
within the defined calibration validity period at the time of the measurement.
(MEPC/Circ. 473)
Note:
1. This UI is to be uniformly implemented by IACS Societies from 19 May 2005

1 July 2006.
80-1
MPC 81

81
(July 2004)
Appendix 4
Calibration of the analytical instruments (Refer to chapter 5 of the NOx
Technical Code)
8.1
8 Interference effects with CO, CO2, NOx and O2 analysers
8.1
CO analyser interference check
8.1 reads as follows:

Water and CO2 may interfere with the CO analyser performance. Therefore, a CO2 span gas
having a concentration of 80 to 100% of full scale of the maximum operating range used during
testing shall be bubbled through water at room temperature and the analyser response recorded.
The analyser shall not be more than 1% of full scale for ranges greater than or equal to 300ppm
or more than 3ppm for ranges below 300ppm.
Interpretation:
For application of this section the term The analyser shall not be more than shall be
interpreted as The analyser response shall not be more than to correctly reflect the intent
of this statement and ISO 8178-1 Section 8.9.1.

81-1
Note:
IACS Int. 2004
MPC 82
MPC Regulation 14, Annex VI of MARPOL 73/78

82
(Sept. 2005)
Regulation 14
Sulphur Oxides (SOx)
Regulation 14(1) (entered into force on 19 May 2005) reads:

The sulphur content of any fuel oil used on board ships shall not exceed 4.5 % m/m.
Regulation 14(4)(a) (which enters into force on 19 May 2006) reads:

The sulphur content of fuel oil used on board ships in a SOx emission control area
does not exceed 1.5 % m/m.
Interpretation
The 4.5% limit should be applied to all ships starting from the 19 May 2005 even if the
IAPP certificate was not already issued for the ships concerned. The same applies for
the 1.5 % limit starting from 19 May 2006. Checking for compliance pursuant to
issuance of the IAPPC is limited to checking the bunker delivery notes under
regulation VI/18.
MPC82-1
IACS Int. 2005
MPC 83
MPC Regulation 18, Annex VI of MARPOL 73/78

83
(Sept. 2005)
Regulation 18
Fuel oil quality

For each ship subject to regulations 5 and 6 of this Annex, details of fuel oil for
combustion purposes 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 to this Annex.
Interpretation
Bunker delivery notes, for fuel oil delivered to and for use onboard on or after the 19
May 2005, should be kept on board even if the IAPP certificate has not been issued
yet. However, at the time a survey is conducted for issuance of the IAPP certificate,
only such notes relevant to fuel present on board at the time of the survey, are
considered as a basis for issuance of the IAPP certificate.
MPC83-1
IACS Int. 2005
MPC 84

84
(Nov 2005)
Regulations 16(9)

Monitoring of combustion flue gas outlet temperature shall be required at all times and
waste shall not be fed into a continuous-feed shipboard incinerator when the
temperature is below the minimum allowed temperature of 850C. For batch-loaded
shipboard incinerators, the unit shall be designed so that the temperature in the
combustion chamber shall reach 600C within five minutes after start-up.
Interpretation
The minimum combustion chamber flue gas outlet temperature of 850C is equally
applicable to continuous-feed and batch-loaded shipboard incinerators[1]. Monitoring of
the combustion flue gas outlet temperature shall be required at all times for both types
of incinerators.
[1] Refer to MEPC/Circ.473 for applicable incinerators.
Note:
This UI is to be uniformly implemented by IACS Members and Associates
from 3rd February 2006.
IACS Int. 2005
MPC84-1
MPC85
MPC Regulation 22(5), Annex I of MARPOL 73/78

MPC
85
as amended by resolution MEPC.117(52)
85
(Jan 2006)
(Rev.1
(cont)
July
2006)
(Rev.2
Apr 2007)
(Rev.3
Jan 2008)
(Rev.4
Sep 2008)
Regulation 22, Pump-room bottom protection

Regulation 22 (entering into force on 1 January 2007) reads:
1. This regulation applies to oil tankers of 5,000 tonnes deadweight and above constructed
on or after 1 January 2007.
2. The pump-room shall be provided with a double bottom such that at any cross-section the
depth of each double bottom tank or space shall be such that the distance h between the
bottom of the pump-room and the ships base line measured at right angles to the ships base
line is not less than specified below:
h = B/15(m) or
h = 2 m, whichever is the lesser.
The minimum value of h = 1 m.
3. In case of pump rooms whose bottom plate is located above the base line by at least the
minimum height required in paragraph 2 above (e.g. gondola stern designs), there will be no
need for a double bottom construction in way of the pump-room.
4. Ballast pumps shall be provided with suitable arrangements to ensure efficient suction from
double bottom tanks.
5. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraphs 2 and 3 above, where the flooding of the
pump room would not render the ballast or cargo pumping system inoperative, a double
bottom need not be fitted..
Interpretation
1. The term pump-room means a cargo pump room. Ballast piping is permitted to be located
within the pump-room double bottom provided any damage to that piping does not render the
ships pumps located in the pump room ineffective.
Note:
1.
Rev.1 of this UI is to be uniformly implemented by IACS Members and

Associates for ships subject to this regulation.
2.

3.

4.

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MPC85
MPC
85
(cont)
2. The double bottom protecting the pump-room can be a void tank, a ballast tank or, unless
prohibited by other regulations, a fuel oil tank.
3. Bilge wells may be accepted within the double bottom provided that such wells are as
small as practicable and the distance between the well bottom and the ship's base line
measured at right angles to the ship's base line is not less than 0.5h.
4. Where a portion of the pump-room is located below the minimum height required in
regulation 22.2, then only that portion of the pump room is required to be a double bottom.
End of
Document
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MPC86
MPC
SC
86
(June
(cont)
2006)
(Corr.1
Oct 2007)
Annex IV of MARPOL 73/78

Regulation 10.1 as amended by Resolution
MEPC.115(51)
Standard Discharge Connection
Regulation 10.1 as amended by Resolution MEPC.115(51) reads as follows:
"To enable pipes of reception facilities to be connected with the ships discharge pipeline,
both lines shall be fitted with a standard discharge connection in accordance with the
following table
Interpretation:
All ships subject to Annex IV, irrespective of their size and of the presence of a sewage
treatment plant or sewage holding tank, shall be provided with a pipeline and the relevant
shore connection flange for discharging sewage to port sewage treatment facility.
Note:
1.
This UI is to be uniformly implemented by IACS Societies for ships contracted for

construction on or after 1 January 2007.
2.
The contracted for construction date means the date on which the contract to build
the vessel is signed between the prospective owner and the shipbuilder. For further
details regarding the date of contract for construction, refer to IACS Procedural
Requirement (PR) No. 29.
End of
Document
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MPC87
MPC
MPC
87
87
(Jan
(cont)
2007)
Annex I of MARPOL 73/78 Regulation 12A as

amended by Resolution MEPC.141(54)
Regulation 12A.9, as amended by Resolution MEPC.141(54), reads:
Lines of oil fuel piping located at a distance from the ships bottom of less than h, as
defined in paragraph 6, or from the ships side less than w, as defined in paragraphs 7 and 8
shall be fitted with valves or similar closing devices within or immediately adjacent to the oil
fuel tank. These valves shall be capable of being brought into operation from a readily
accessible enclosed space the location of which is accessible from the navigation bridge or
propulsion machinery control position without traversing exposed freeboard or superstructure
decks.
The valves shall close in case of remote control system failure (fail in a closed position) and
shall be kept closed at sea at any time when the tank contains oil fuel except that they may
be opened during oil fuel transfer operations.
Regulation 12A.10, as amended by Resolution MEPC.141(54), reads:
Suction wells in oil fuel tanks may protrude into the double bottom below the boundary line
defined by the distance h provided that such wells are as small as practicable and the
distance between the well bottom and the bottom shell plating is not less than 0.5 h.
Interpretation:
1.
Valves for oil fuel tanks located in accordance with the provisions of paragraphs 6, 7
and 8 of MARPOL regulation I/12A may be treated in a manner similar to the treatment of
suction wells as per MARPOL regulation I/12A.10 and therefore arranged at a distance from
the ships bottom of not less than h/2 (see the figure below).
2.
Valves for tanks which are permitted to be located at a distance from the ships
bottom or side at a distance less than h or w, respectively, in accordance with the accidental
oil fuel outflow performance standard of MARPOL regulation I/12A.11 may be arranged at the
distance less than h or w, respectively.
3.
Fuel tank air escape pipes and overflow pipes are not considered as part of
lines of fuel oil piping and therefore may be located at a distance from the ships side of less
than w.
Note:
This Unified Interpretation is to be applied by all Members and Associates on ships delivered
on or after 1 August 2010 as defined in MARPOL regulation I/28.9.
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MPC87
MPC
87
(cont)
End
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IACS Int. 2007
MPC88
MPC
MPC Annex IV of MARPOL 73/78
88
Regulation 9.1.1
(Feb
(cont)
2007)
Regulation 9 Sewage systems

Regulation 9.1.1 reads:
1 Every ship which, in accordance with regulation 2, is required to comply with the provisions
of this Annex shall be equipped with one of the following sewage systems:
.1 a sewage treatment plant which shall be of a type approved by the Administration, in
compliance with the standards and test methods developed by the Organization*...
The footnote to regulation 9.1.1 reads:
*Reference is made to the international specifications for effluent standards, construction and
testing of sewage treatment systems adopted by the Organization by resolution MEPC.2(VI)
on 3 December 1976. For existing ships, national specifications are acceptable.
Operative paragraph 2(a) of resolution MEPC.159(55), which supersedes resolution
MEPC.2(VI), and paragraph 1.3 in the Annex thereto read:
2. INVITES Governments to:
(a) implement the Revised Guidelines on Implementation of Effluent Standards and
Performance Tests for Sewage Treatment Plants and apply them so that all equipment
installed on board on or after 1 January 2010 meets the Revised Guidelines in so far as is
reasonable and practicable; and.
1.3 These Guidelines apply to sewage treatment plants installed on board on or after 1
January 2010.
Interpretation
For application of resolution MEPC.159(55), the phrase installed on board a ship on or after
1 January 2010 shall be interpreted as follows:
(a)
For new ships, installations on board ships the keels of which are laid or which are at
a similar stage of construction on or after 1 January 2010.
(b)
after 1 January 2010 or, in the absence of a contractual delivery date, the actual
delivery of the equipment to the ship on or after 1 January 2010.
Note:
This UI is to be uniformly implemented by IACS Societies from 1 July 2007.
End of
Document
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IACS Int. 2007
MPC90
Annex I of MARPOL 73/78

MPC
SC
Regulation 1 as amended by Resolution
90
(Sept
(cont)
MEPC.117(52)
2007)
Regulation 1.28.1 to 1.28.8, as amended by Resolution MEPC.117(52), reads:
ship delivered on or before dd/mm/yyyy means a ship:
..
in the absence of a building contract, the keel of which is laid or which is at a similar stage of
construction on or before dd/mm/yyyy: or
.
Regulation 1.30, as amended by Resolution MEPC.117(52), reads:
Constructed means a ship the keel of which is laid or which is at a similar stage of
construction.
Interpretation
"A similar stage of construction" means the stage at which:
(a)
construction identifiable with a specific ship begins; and
(b)
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.
Note:
1.
This UI is to be uniformly implemented by IACS Societies from 1 October 2007.
End of Document
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MPC91
MPC Annex IV of MARPOL 73/78

SC
91
Regulation 1.1 reads:
(Sept
(cont)
2007)
For the purposes of the present Annex:

(1)
New ship means a ship:

(a)
for which the building contract is placed, or 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 the date of entry into force of this Annex;
.
Interpretation
"A similar stage of construction" means the stage at which:
(a)
construction identifiable with a specific ship begins; and
(b)
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.
Note:
1.
This UI is to be uniformly implemented by IACS Societies from 1 October 2007.
End of Document
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MPC92
MPC Tonnage to be used when applying MARPOL

SC
Annex VI
92
(Oct
(cont)
2007)
Regulation 5 Surveys and Inspections

(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.
(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 this Annex
are complied with.
Regulation 6 Issue of International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate

(1)
An International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate shall be issued, after survey in

accordance with the provisions of regulation 5 of this Annex, to:
(a)
any ship of 400 gross tonnage or above engaged in voyages to ports or offshore
terminals under the jurisdiction of other Parties; and
Interpretation
1)
This UI pertains to the gross tonnage to be used when applying MARPOL Annex VI.
2)
When applying MARPOL Annex VI the gross tonnage as calculated in accordance

with the tonnage measurements regulations contained in Annex I to the International
Convention on Tonnage Measurements of Ships, 1969 or any successor Convention
is to be used.
Note:
1.
This Unified Interpretation is to be applied by all Members and Associates to ships the
keels of which are laid after 1 January 2008.
End of
Document
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MPC 93
MPC
SC
93
(July
(cont)
2008)

Accidental oil outflow performance, as
amended by Resolution MEPC.117 (52)
Regulation 23.7.3.2, as amended by Resolution MEPC.117(52) reads:
The cargo level after damage shall be calculated as follows:
hc = {(ds + tc Z1)(s) (1000p)/g}/n
where the overpressure p is defined as:
p = if an inert gas system is fitted, the normal overpressure, in kilopascals, to be taken as not
less than 5 kPa; if an inert gas system is not fitted, the overpressure may be taken as 0.
Interpretation:
The pressure p is to be taken as the maximum static inert gas pressure that is obtained at the
discharge side of the non-return device fitted forward of the deck water seal or 5 kPa,
whichever is greater. However, p need not be taken more than the maximum tank pressure
corresponding to the P/V valve set-point.
Note:
This Unified Interpretation is to be applied by all Members and Associates on ships subject to
MARPOL I, regulation 23, as amended by Resolution MEPC.117(52), for which the building
contract is placed on or after 1 April 2009.
End of
Document
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MPC 94
MPC
MPC Annex I of MARPOL 73/78 Regulation 12A.6-8
94
and 11.8 Oil Fuel Tank Protection, as amended
94
(July
(cont)
by Resolution MEPC.141(54)
2008)
Regulation 12A.6-8 and 11.8 as Amended by Resolution MEPC.141(54) reads:
6
For ships, other than self-elevating drilling units, having an aggregate oil fuel capacity
of 600m3 and above, oil fuel tanks shall be located above the moulded line of the bottom shell
plating nowhere less than the distance h as specified below:
h = B/20 m or,
h = 2.0 m, whichever is the lesser.
The minimum value of h = 0.76 m
In the turn of the bilge area and at locations without a clearly defined turn of the bilge,
the oil fuel tank boundary line shall run parallel to the line of the midship flat bottom as
shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1 Oil fuel tank boundary lines for the purpose of paragraph 6
7
For ships having an aggregate oil fuel capacity of 600 m3 or more but less than 5,000
3
m , oil fuel tanks shall be located inboard of the moulded line of the side shell plating,
nowhere less than the distance w which, as shown in Figure 2, is measured at any crosssection at right angles to the side shell, as specified below:
w = 0.4 + 2.4 C/20,000 m or
The minimum value of w = 1.0 m, however for individual tanks with an oil fuel capacity
of less than 500 m3 the minimum value is 0.76 m.
Note:
This Unified Interpretation is to be applied by all Members and Associates on ships subject to
MARPOL I, regulation 12A, as amended by Resolution MEPC.141(54), for which the building
contract is placed on or after 1 April 2009.
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MPC 94
MPC
94
(cont)
8
For ships having an aggregate oil fuel capacity of 5,000 m3 and over, oil fuel tanks
shall be located inboard of the moulded line of the side shell plating, nowhere less than the
distance w which, as shown in Figure 2, is measured at any cross-section at right angles to
the side shell, as specified below:
w = 0.5 + C/20,000 m or
w = 2.0 m, whichever is the lesser.
The minimum value of w = 1.0 m
Figure 2 Oil fuel tank boundary lines for the purpose of paragraphs 7 and 8
.
11
Alternatively to paragraphs 6 and either 7 or 8, ships shall comply with the accidental
oil fuel outflow performance standard specified below:
.
.8
For the purpose of maintenance and inspection, any oil fuel tanks that do not
border the outer shell plating shall be located no closer to the bottom shell
plating than the minimum value of h in paragraph 6 and no closer to the side
shell plating than the applicable minimum value of w in paragraph 7 or 8.
Interpretation:
1.
The distance h should be measured from the moulded line of the bottom shell plating
at right angle to it (Reg.12A, Fig.1).
1.1
For vessels designed with a skeg, the skeg should not be considered as offering
protection for the FO tanks. For the area within skeg's width the distance h should be
measured perpendicular to a line parallel to the baseline at the intersection of the skeg and
the moulded line of the bottom shell plating as indicated in Figure A.
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MPC 94
MPC
94
(cont)
Figure A
1.2
For vessels designed with a permanent trim, the baseline should not be used as a
reference point. The distance h should be measured perpendicular to the moulded line of
the bottom shell plating at the relevant frames where fuel tanks are to be protected.
2.
For vessels designed with deadrising bottom, the distance 1.5h should be measured
from the moulded line of the bottom shell plating but at right angle to the baseline, as
indicated in Figure B.
Figure B
3.
Paragraphs 1 and 2, above also apply to the reference to the distance "h" in
Regulation 12A-11.8.
End of
Document
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MPC95
SC224
Measurement of Distances
SC
(Aug 2008)
(cont)
LL74
(Aug 2008)
Several IMO instruments (e.g., ICLL, SOLAS and MARPOL Conventions, the IBC Code and
the IGC Code, etc.) require distances to be measured such as tank length, height, width, ship
(or subdivision or waterline) length, etc..
MPC95 Interpretation
(Aug 2008)
Unless explicitly stipulated otherwise in the text of the regulations in SOLAS, Load Line and
MARPOL Conventions and any of their mandatory Codes, distances are to be measured by
using moulded dimensions.
Note:
This Unified Interpretation is to be uniformly implemented by IACS Societies from 1 April
2009.
End of
Document
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MPC96
SC234 Initial Statutory Surveys at New Construction

(cont)
(Apr 2009)
(Corr.1 Jul
2010)
1.
Scope1
LL76 The scope of this UI is to define the requirements for the initial statutory surveys at new
(cont)
as detailed in IMO Resolution A.997(25), which are not addressed in UR Z23 for
LL76 construction
the following as applicable:(Apr 2009)
MPC96
(Corr.1 Jul
(cont)
2010)
MPC96
(Apr 2009)
(Corr.1 Jul
2010)
(i)
International Load Line Certificate (1966)
(ii)
Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate
(iii)
International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate
This UI only covers the survey activities required and does not cover the technical
interpretations of the statutory requirements or approval of plans, designs and manuals
required by the Regulations.
2.
This UI does not cover the requirements for type approval or certification at vendors
works and for which evidence of acceptance is to be provided as indicated in the survey
tables.
3.
Definitions used in the survey tables
Survey Item
A description of the survey item considered
Origin of the Requirement
Applicable Statutory Regulation
Approved Drawings
/Documentation
Indicates whether approved drawings/documentation is required
Conformity Verification
This verification may consist of an examination of the certificate, a

check of the marks or, for products which require type approval, to
verify conformity of the product with the approved prototype or
certification with Flag Administration requirements
Survey during construction or

installation
Indicates whether the witness by surveyor of construction and

installation on board is required
Tightness Testing
Indicates whether tightness testing is required to be witnessed by

the surveyor for survey item
Survey after construction or

installation
Indicates whether the survey item is examined by the Surveyor

after completion of its construction and installation on board
Function Test
Indicates whether a survey item or system is to be subjected to a

functioning and/or performance test or trial in the presence of a
Surveyor after installation on board
Note:
This UI is to be uniformly implemented by IACS Societies on ships contracted for

construction (as defined in IACS PR 29) from 1st July 2010.
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MPC96
SC234
(cont)
Onboard Verification of
documentation
Indicates whether the required documentation is to be verified on

board by the surveyor
LL76
Series of Vessels
As defined by IACS PR 29
(cont)
4.
Application
MPC96 This UI applies to all vessels for which the statutory certificates listed in paragraph 1 are to be
(cont)
issued at new construction by IACS Societies.

5.
Interpretation of the survey requirements are given in Appendix 1

Table 1 Safety Equipment
Table 2 Load Line
Table 3 MARPOL Annex 1
6.
Specific flag administration requirements, if any, supersede the requirements
contained in this UI.
7.
Qualification and monitoring of personnel
The surveys required by this UI shall be carried out by exclusive surveyors of the
classification society, as defined in PR5. The surveyors are to be qualified to be able to carry
out the tasks and procedures are to be in place to ensure that their activities are monitored.
Details are specified in PR6 and PR7.
8.
Inspection and test plan for new building activities
The shipbuilder is to provide inspection and test plans for the items which are required to be
surveyed and/or tested prior to the commencement of the surveys and/or test.
9.
Product and Type Approval Certificates
The shipbuilder is to provide product and type approval certificates for the applicable items
listed in Appendix 1 to be placed on board.
10.
Proof of the consistency of surveys
The classification society is to be able to provide evidence, e.g. through records, check lists,
inspection and test records, etc. that its surveyors have complied with the requirements of
this UI.
Enclosure:
Appendix 1
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Appendix 1 to UIs SC234, LL76 & MPC96
Appendix 1 to UIs SC234, LL76 & MPC96

1.
Description
COLUMN 1
A.997(25) Requirements
COLUMN 2
Survey Item
A description of the survey item considered
COLUMN 3
Origin of the Requirement
Applicable Statutory Regulation
COLUMN 4
Correspondence with Approved

Drawings/Documentation
COLUMN 5
Conformity Verification
COLUMN 6
Survey during construction or

installation
COLUMN 7
Tightness Testing
COLUMN 8
Survey after construction or

installation
COLUMN 9
Function Test
COLUMN 10
Onboard Verification of
documentation
Indicates whether approved drawings/documentation is

required
This verification may consist of an examination of the
certificate, a check of the marks or, for type approved
products, to verify conformity of the product with the
approved prototype or certification with National
Requirements
Indicates whether the witness by surveyor of fabrication and
installation on board is required
Indicates whether tightness testing is required to be witnessed
by the surveyor for survey item
Indicates whether the survey item is examined by the
Surveyor after completion of its installation on board and/or
Indicates whether a system is to be subjected to a functioning
and/or performance test or trial in the presence of a Surveyor
after installation on board
Indicates whether the required documentation is to be verified
on board by the surveyor
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Appendix 1 to UIs SC234, LL76 & MPC96 / Table 1.
(EI)
1.1.3.1
International Shore Connection
(EI)
1.1.3.2
examining the provision and disposition of the fire extinguishers
(EI)
1.1.3.3
examining the fire fighters outfits and emergency escape breathing

devices - EEBDs -
(EI)
1.1.3.4
checking the operational readiness and maintenance of fire-fighting

systems
Operational Readiness and

Maintenance of Fire-fighting
System
(EI)
1.1.3.5
examining the fixed fire-fighting system for the machinery, cargo,

vehicle, special category and ro-ro spaces, as appropriate, and
confirming that the installation tests have been satisfactorily
completed and that its means of operation are clearly marked
Fixed Fire fighting systems
Fire Extinguishers
Fire Fighters' Outfits
EEBDs - Emergency Escape
Breathing Devices
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(SOLAS 74/00 reg.II2/10.2 FSSC chs.2

and 12) (SOLAS
74/88 regs.II-2/4 and
19)
(SOLAS 74/00 reg.II2/10.3 FSSC ch.4)
(SOLAS 74/88 reg.II2/17)
(SOLAS 74/00
regs.II-2/10.10, 13.3.4
and 13.4.3 FSSC
ch.3) (SOLAS 74/88
reg.II-2/17)
(SOLAS 74/00 reg.II2/14) (SOLAS 74/88
reg.II-2/21)
(SOLAS 74/00
regs.II-2/10.4, 10.5,
10.7 and 20.6.1,
FSSC chs.5 to 7)
(SOLAS 74/88
regs.II-2/7 and 53)
X
X
X
X
X
X
FUNCTION TEST
Fire Pumps
Fire Mains
Hydrants
Hoses and Nozzles
ONBOARD VERIFICATION
OF DOCUMENTATION
examining the fire pumps and fire main and the disposition of the
hydrants, hoses and nozzles and the international shore connection
and checking that each fire pump, including the emergency fire
pump, can be operated separately so that two jets of water are
produced simultaneously from different hydrants at any part of the
ship whilst the required pressure is maintained in the fire main
ORIGIN OF THE
REQUIREMENT
INSPECTION AFTER
INSTALLATION
SURVEY ITEM
INSPECTIONS DURING
INSTALLATION
A.997(25) REQUIREMENT
CONFORMITY
VERIFICATION
Safety Equipment
CORRESPONDENCE WITH
APPROVED DRAWINGS /
DOCUMENTATION
Table 1.
X
X
(EI)
1.1.3.6
examining the fire-extinguishing and special arrangements in the

machinery spaces and confirming, as far as practicable and as
appropriate, the operation of the remote means of control provided
for the opening and closing of the skylights, the release of smoke,
the closure of the funnel and ventilation openings, the closure of
power operated and other doors, the stopping of ventilation and
boiler forced and induced draft fans and the stopping of oil fuel and
other pumps that discharge flammable liquids
(EI)
1.1.3.7
examining any fire detection and alarm system and any automatic
sprinkler, fire detection and fire alarm system and confirming that
installation tests have been satisfactorily completed
(EI)
1.1.3.8
examining the fire-extinguishing system for spaces containing paint

and/or flammable liquids and deep-fat cooking equipment in
accommodation and service spaces and confirming that installation
tests have been satisfactorily completed and that its means of
operation are clearly marked
(EI)
1.1.3.9
examining the arrangements for remote closing of valves for oil

fuel, lubricating oil and other flammable oils and confirming, as far
as practicable and as appropriate, the operation of the remote
means of closing the valves on the tanks that contain oil fuel,
lubricating oil and other flammable oils
Remote means of opening and

closing of Skylights
Fire Dampers and Funnel
opening
Closure of power operated and
other doors
remote stops for ventilation and
boiler fans
remote stops for FO pumps
Fixed Fire Detection System
Fire Alarm System
Automatic Sprinkler
Spaces containing Paint and/or
flammable liquids: Fire
Extinguishing System
Deep-Fat Cooking Equipment
in Accommodation: Fire
Extinguishing System
Remote Closing Valves for: Oil
Fuel
Remote Closing Valves for:
Lubricating Oil
Remote Closing Valves for:
Other Flammable Oils
Page 3 of 22
X
(SOLAS 74/00
regs.II-2/5.2, 8.3, 9.5
and 10.5) (SOLAS
74/88 regs.II-2/7 and
11)
(SOLAS 74/00
regs.II-2/7.2, 7.3, 7.4,
7.5.1, 7.5.5, 19.3.3
and 20.4; FSSC ch.9)
(SOLAS 74/88
regs.II-2/11, 13, 14,
53 and 54)
(SOLAS 74/00
regs.II-2/10.6.3 and
10.6.4; FSSC chs.4 to
7) (SOLAS 74/88
reg.II-2/18.7)
(SOLAS 74/00 reg.II2/4.2.2.3.4) (SOLAS
74/88 reg.II-2/15.2.5)
FUNCTION TEST
OF DOCUMENTATION
INSPECTION AFTER
INSTALLATION
ORIGIN OF THE
REQUIREMENT
INSPECTIONS DURING
INSTALLATION
SURVEY ITEM
CONFORMITY
VERIFICATION
CORRESPONDENCE WITH
APPROVED DRAWINGS /
DOCUMENTATION
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
(EI)
1.1.3.10
(EI)
1.1.3.11
(EI)
1.1.3.12
(EI)
1.1.3.13
examining the fire protection arrangements in cargo, vehicle and

ro-ro spaces and confirming, as far as practicable and as
appropriate, the operation of the means for closing the various
openings
examining, when appropriate, the special arrangements for carrying

dangerous goods, including checking the electrical equipment and
wiring, the ventilation, the provision of protective clothing and
portable appliances and the testing of the water supply, bilge
pumping and any water spray system
checking the provision and disposition of the survival craft, where

applicable, marine evacuation systems and rescue boats
deployment of 50% of the MES after installation
Fire Detection and Alarm

system
Fixed Fire Extinguishing
System
Structural Fire Protection
Precaution against ignition of
flammable vapours in closed
vehicle spaces, closed ro-ro
spaces and special category
spaces
Water Supply
Sources of Ignition
Detection System
Ventilation
Bilge system
Personnel Protection
Fire Extinguishers
Insulation of Machinery space
boundaries
Water Spray System
Survival Craft Provision and
Disposition
Rescue Boat Provision and
Disposition
Marine Evacuation Systems
Provision and Disposition
Deployment of Marine
Evacuation Systems
Page 4 of 22
(SOLAS 74/00
regs.II-2/10.7, 20.2.1,
20.3 and 20.6.2)
(SOLAS 74/00 reg.II2/19 (except 19.3.8,

19.3.10 and 19.4)
FSSC chs.9 and 10)
(SOLAS 74/88
regs.III/11 to 16 and
31; LSAC section
6.2)
(LSAC paragraph
6.2.2.2)
X
X
FUNCTION TEST
OF DOCUMENTATION
INSPECTION AFTER
INSTALLATION
ORIGIN OF THE
REQUIREMENT
INSPECTIONS DURING
INSTALLATION
SURVEY ITEM
CONFORMITY
VERIFICATION
CORRESPONDENCE WITH
APPROVED DRAWINGS /
DOCUMENTATION
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
(EI)
1.1.3.14
(EI)
1.1.3.15
(EI)
1.1.3.16
(EI)
1.1.3.17
(EI)
1.1.3.18
(EI)
1.1.3.19
(EI)
1.1.3.20
Survival Craft Equipment

examining the embarkation arrangements for each survival craft
and the testing of each launching appliance, including overload
tests, tests to establish the lowering speed and the lowering of each
survival craft to the water with the ship at its lightest sea-going
draught, and, where applicable, launching underway at 5 knots,
checking the recovery of each lifeboat
examining the embarkation arrangements for each marine
evacuation device, where applicable, and the launching
arrangements, including inspection for lack of side shell opening
between the embarkation station and waterline, review of distance
to the propeller and other life-saving appliances and ensuring that
the stowed position is protected from heavy weather damage, as
much as practicable
examining each rescue boat, including its equipment
Survival Craft Launching and

Recovery appliances
Survival Craft Embarkation
Arrangements
(SOLAS 74/00
regs.III/11, 12, 13, 16,
31 and 33 LSAC
section 6.1)
MES Launching and Recovery

appliances
MES Embarkation
Arrangements
Rescue Boat Design
Rescue Boat Engine
Rescue Boat Equipment
examining the embarkation and recovery arrangements for each

rescue boat and testing each launching and recovery appliance,
including overload tests, tests to establish the lowering and
recovery speeds and ensuring that each rescue boat can be lowered
to the water and recovered with the ship at its lightest sea-going
draught, launching underway at 5 knots
testing that the engine of the rescue boat(s) and of each lifeboat,
when so fitted, start satisfactorily and operate both ahead and astern
confirming that there are posters or signs in the vicinity of survival
craft and their launching stations and containers, brackets, racks
and other similar stowage locations for life-saving equipment
(SOLAS 74/88
reg.III/31 LSAC
sections 2.5, 3.1 to
3.3 and 4.1 to 4.9)
X
(SOLAS 74/00
reg.III/15; LSAC
section 6.2)
(SOLAS 74/88
reg.III/31; LSAC
sections 2.5, 5.1 and
6.1)
Rescue Boat Launching and

Recovery appliances and
Arrangements
(SOLAS 74/88
regs.III/14, 17 and 31;
LSAC section 6.1)
Test of engines of lifeboat and

Rescue Boat
(SOLAS 74/00
reg.III/19)
Posters or Signs
(SOLAS 74/88
regs.III/9 and 20)
Page 5 of 22
FUNCTION TEST
OF DOCUMENTATION
INSPECTION AFTER
INSTALLATION
examining each survival craft, including its equipment
Survival Craft Design

Survival Craft Engine
ORIGIN OF THE
REQUIREMENT
INSPECTIONS DURING
INSTALLATION
SURVEY ITEM
CONFORMITY
VERIFICATION
CORRESPONDENCE WITH
APPROVED DRAWINGS /
DOCUMENTATION
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
examining the provision and stowage of the distress flares and the
line-throwing appliance, checking the provision and operation of
fixed on board communications equipment, if provided, and testing
the means of operation of the general alarm system
(EI)
1.1.3.23
examining the provision, disposition and stowage of the lifebuoys,

including those fitted with self-igniting lights, self-activating
smoke signals and buoyant lines, lifejackets, and immersion suits
Page 6 of 22
(SOLAS 74/88
regs.II-2/12.2 and
III/6)
(SOLAS 74/00
regs.III/6 and 18;
LSAC sections 3.1,
7.1 and 7.2)
(SOLAS 74/00
regs.III/7 and 32 to
37; LSAC sections
2.1, 2.5 and 3.3)
FUNCTION TEST
(EI)
1.1.3.22
Two-way VHF radiotelephone

apparatus
Radar Transponders
Distress Flares and LineThrowing Appliances
On board Communications
equipment
General Alarm System
Lifebuoys
Lifebuoys fitted with selfigniting lights
Lifebuoys fitted with selfactivating smoke signals
Lifebuoys fitted with buoyant
lines
Lifejackets
Immersion suits
Anti-exposure suits
OF DOCUMENTATION
examining the provision and stowage and checking the operation of

portable on board communications equipment, if provided, and
two-way VHF radiotelephone apparatus and radar transponders
INSPECTION AFTER
INSTALLATION
(EI)
1.1.3.21
ORIGIN OF THE
REQUIREMENT
INSPECTIONS DURING
INSTALLATION
SURVEY ITEM
CONFORMITY
VERIFICATION
CORRESPONDENCE WITH
APPROVED DRAWINGS /
DOCUMENTATION
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
(EI)
1.1.3.24
(EI)
1.1.3.25
(EI)
1.1.3.26
(EI)
1.1.3.27
checking the lighting of the muster and embarkation stations and

the alleyways, stairways and exits giving access to the muster and
embarkation stations, including when supplied from the emergency
source of power
examining the provision and positioning and checking the

operation of, as appropriate, the navigation lights, shapes and sound
signalling equipment
checking that the minimum safe distances from the steering and
standard magnetic compasses for all electrical equipment are
complied with
checking the electromagnetic compatibility of electrical and
electronic equipment on or in the vicinity of the bridge
Muster and Embarkation Station

Lighting
Alleyways and Stairways
Lighting
Exits giving Access to the
Muster and Embarkation
Stations Lighting
Muster and Embarkation Station
Lighting from Emergency
Source of Power
Alleyways and Stairways
Lighting from Emergency
Source of Power
Exits giving Access to the
Muster and Embarkation
Stations Lighting from
Emergency Source of Power
Navigation Lights
Shapes and Sounds signalling
equipment
Bridge
(SOLAS 74/00
regs.V/17 and 19)
Bridge
(SOLAS 74/00
reg.V/17)
Page 7 of 22
FUNCTION TEST
OF DOCUMENTATION
(SOLAS 74/88
regs.II-1/43 and
III/11)
(International
Regulations for
Preventing Collisions
at Sea (COLREG) in
force, regs.20 to 24,
27 to 30 and 33)
INSPECTION AFTER
INSTALLATION
ORIGIN OF THE
REQUIREMENT
INSPECTIONS DURING
INSTALLATION
SURVEY ITEM
CONFORMITY
VERIFICATION
CORRESPONDENCE WITH
APPROVED DRAWINGS /
DOCUMENTATION
X
X
FUNCTION TEST
OF DOCUMENTATION
INSPECTION AFTER
INSTALLATION
ORIGIN OF THE
REQUIREMENT
INSPECTIONS DURING
INSTALLATION
SURVEY ITEM
CONFORMITY
VERIFICATION
CORRESPONDENCE WITH
APPROVED DRAWINGS /
DOCUMENTATION
(EI)
1.1.3.28
checking, as appropriate, the provision and operation of the

following ship borne navigational systems equipment
(EI)
1.1.3.28
.1
the magnetic compass, including examining the sighting,

movement, illumination and a pylorus or compass bearing device
(EI)
1.1.3.28
.2
nautical charts and nautical publications necessary for the intended

voyage are available and have been updated, and, where electronic
systems are used, the electronic charts have been updated and the
required back-up system is provided and updated
Navigation Equipment:
Magnetic Compass
Navigation Equipment: Pylorus
or Compass Bearing Device
Navigation Equipment: ECDIS
including back-up arrangements
Nautical Charts and Nautical
Publications
global navigation satellite system receiver or terrestrial radio

navigation system
Navigation Equipment: GNSS

receiver
sound reception system, when bridge is totally enclosed
Navigation Equipment: Sound

Reception System
means of communication to emergency steering position, where

provided
Navigation Equipment: Means

of communication with
Emergency Steering Position
spare magnetic compass
Navigation Equipment: Spare

Magnetic Compass
daylight signalling lamp
Daylight Signalling Lamp
echo sounding device
Navigation Equipment: Echosounding Device
radar reflector
Navigation Equipment: radar

reflector
(EI)
1.1.3.28
.3
(EI)
1.1.3.28
.4
(EI)
1.1.3.28
.5
(EI)
1.1.3.28
.6
(EI)
1.1.3.28
.7
(EI)
1.1.3.28
.8
(EI)
1.1.3.28
.9
Page 8 of 22
(SOLAS 74/00
reg.V/19)
(SOLAS 74/00
reg.V/19)
X
X
(EI)
1.1.3.28
.10
(EI)
1.1.3.28
.11
(EI)
1.1.3.28
.12
(EI)
1.1.3.28
.13
(EI)
1.1.3.28
.14
(EI)
1.1.3.28
.15
(EI)
1.1.3.28
.16
(EI)
1.1.3.28
.17
(EI)
1.1.3.28
.18
(EI)
1.1.3.28
.19
speed and distance measuring devices "through the water" and

"over the ground"
FUNCTION TEST
electronic plotting aid, automatic tracking aid or automatic radar

plotting aid as appropriate, using the appropriate test facilities
Electronic Plotting Aid
Automatic Tracking aid(s) or
Automatic Radar Plotting Aid
OF DOCUMENTATION
Navigation Equipment: Radar

Installations
INSPECTION AFTER
INSTALLATION
radar(s), including examining the waveguide and cable runs for

routeing and protection and the display unit confirming lighting,
correct operation of all controls, and functions
ORIGIN OF THE
REQUIREMENT
INSPECTIONS DURING
INSTALLATION
SURVEY ITEM
CONFORMITY
VERIFICATION
CORRESPONDENCE WITH
APPROVED DRAWINGS /
DOCUMENTATION
Navigation Equipment: Speed

and Distance measuring Device
transmitting heading device providing heading information to

radar, plotting aids and automatic identification system equipment
and voyage data recorder
Transmitting Heading Device
automatic identification system
Navigation Equipment: AIS

Automatic Identification System
gyrocompass, including examining the alignment of the master and

all repeaters
Navigation Equipment: Gyro

Compass
Navigation Equipment: Gyro
Compass Repeaters
rudder angle indicator
Navigation Equipment: Rudder

Angle Indicator
propeller rate of revolution indicator

propeller, operational mode, thrust, and pitch indicator
rate-of-turn indicator
Propeller rate of Revolution
Indicator
Variable-Pitch propeller pitch
and operational mode indicator
Navigation Equipment: Rate of
Turn Indicator
Page 9 of 22
(EI)
1.1.3.28
.20
(EI)
1.1.3.29
(EI)
1.1.3.31
(EI)
1.1.3.32
(EI)
1.1.4.1
(EI)
1.1.4.2
(EI)
1.1.4.2.
1
(EI)
1.1.4.2.
2
(EI)
1.1.4.2.
3
(EI)
1.1.4.2.
4
VDR - Voyage Data Recorder
checking navigation bridge visibility
Navigation Bridge Visibility
checking the provision and, as appropriate, the deployment or

operation of the pilot ladders and hoists/pilot transfer arrangements
Pilot ladders and hoists/pilot

transfer arrangements
Deck Foam System: Foam
Tanks
Deck Foam System: Monitors
Deck Foam System: Applicators
Deck Foam System: Foam
Concentrates
checking the deck foam system, including the supplies of foam

concentrate, and testing that the minimum number of jets of water
at the required pressure in the fire main is obtained (see (EI)
1.1.3.1) when the system is in operation
(SOLAS 74/00
reg.V/20)
(SOLAS 74/00
reg.V/22)
(SOLAS 74/00
reg.V/23)
(SOLAS 74/00 reg.II2/10.8; FSSC ch.15)
(SOLAS 74/00 reg.II2/4.5.5; FSSC ch.15)
FUNCTION TEST
checking for the provision and operation of the voyage data

recorder
OF DOCUMENTATION
Navigation Equipment: Heading

or Track Control System
INSPECTION AFTER
INSTALLATION
heading or track control system
ORIGIN OF THE
REQUIREMENT
INSPECTIONS DURING
INSTALLATION
SURVEY ITEM
CONFORMITY
VERIFICATION
CORRESPONDENCE WITH
APPROVED DRAWINGS /
DOCUMENTATION
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
examining the inert gas system and in particular:
Cargo Tank Protection: Venting
examining externally for any sign of gas or effluent leakage
Signs of Gas or effluent

Leakage
confirming the proper operation of both inert gas blowers
Inert Gas Blowers
observing the operation of the scrubber-room ventilation system
Scrubber Room Ventilation
checking the deck water seal for automatic filling and draining
Deck Water Seal
Page 10 of 22
(EI)
1.1.4.2.
5
(EI)
1.1.4.2.
6
(EI)
1.1.4.2.
7
(EI)
1.1.4.2.
8
(EI)
1.1.4.2.
8.1
(EI)
1.1.4.2.
8.2
(EI)
1.1.4.2.
8.3
(EI)
1.1.4.2.
8.4
(EI)
1.1.4.2.
8.5
(EI)
1.1.4.2.
8.6
(EI)
1.1.4.2.
8.7
FUNCTION TEST
OF DOCUMENTATION
INSPECTION AFTER
INSTALLATION
INSPECTIONS DURING
INSTALLATION
ORIGIN OF THE
REQUIREMENT
CORRESPONDENCE WITH
APPROVED DRAWINGS /
DOCUMENTATION
SURVEY ITEM
examining the operation of all remotely operated or automatically

controlled valves and, in particular, the flue gas isolating valves
Remote or Automatic Control

Valves
Flue Gas Isolating Valve
observing a test of the interlocking feature of soot blowers
Interlocking of soot Blowers
observing that the gas pressure-regulating valve automatically

closes when the inert gas blowers are secured
Gas Pressure-Regulating Valve
CONFORMITY
VERIFICATION
X
X
checking, as far as practicable, the following alarms and safety

devices of the inert gas system using simulated conditions where
necessary:
high oxygen content of gas in the inert gas main
Simulation Test for Alarms and

Safety Devices
low gas pressure in the inert gas main

Safety Devices
low pressure in the supply to the deck water seal

Safety Devices
high temperature of gas in the inert gas main

Safety Devices
low water pressure or low water-flow rate

Safety Devices
accuracy of portable and fixed oxygen-measuring equipment by

means of calibration gas

Safety Devices
high water level in the scrubber

Safety Devices
Page 11 of 22
X
X
FUNCTION TEST
OF DOCUMENTATION
INSPECTION AFTER
INSTALLATION
INSPECTIONS DURING
INSTALLATION
ORIGIN OF THE
REQUIREMENT
CORRESPONDENCE WITH
APPROVED DRAWINGS /
DOCUMENTATION
SURVEY ITEM
(EI)
1.1.4.2.
8.8
failure of the inert gas blowers

Safety Devices
(EI)
1.1.4.2.
8.9
failure of the power supply to the automatic control system for the
gas regulating valve and to the instrumentation for continuous
indication and permanent recording of pressure and oxygen content
in the inert gas main

Safety Devices
high pressure of gas in the inert gas main

Safety Devices
checking the proper operation of the inert gas system on

completion of the checks listed above
IGS Operating Procedure
(EI)
1.1.4.2.
8.10
(EI)
1.1.4.2.
9
(EI)
1.1.4.3
(EI)
1.1.4.4
examining the fixed fire-fighting system for the cargo pump room,
confirming that the installation tests have been satisfactorily
completed and that its means of operation are clearly marked and,
when appropriate, checking the operation of the remote means for
closing the various openings
examining the protection of the cargo pump-rooms and confirming
that the installation tests have been satisfactorily completed
Cargo Pump Room Fire

Extinguishing
Cargo Pump Room Means of
Closing Various Opening
temperature sensing devices
Interlock between lighting and
ventilation
monitoring of hydrocarbon gas
CONFORMITY
VERIFICATION
X
(SOLAS 74/00 reg.II2/10.9; FSSC chs.5, 6,
7 and 8, as applicable)
(SOLAS 74/00 reg.II2/4.5.10) (SOLAS
74/88 regs.II-2/55 to
58)
X
X
X
X
Bilge monitoring
(EI)
1.1.5.1
confirming that the fire control plans are permanently exhibited or,
alternatively, emergency booklets have been provided and that a
duplicate of the plans or the emergency booklet are available in a
prominently marked enclosure external to the ship's deckhouse
Required Documentations
(EI)
1.1.5.2
confirming that maintenance plans have been provided
(EI)
1.1.5.3
confirming that the training manuals and the fire safety operational
booklets have been provided
Page 12 of 22
X
(SOLAS 74/00 reg.II2/15.2.4) (SOLAS
74/88 reg.II-2/20)
(SOLAS 74/00
regs.II-2/14.2.2 and
14.4)
(SOLAS 74/00
regs.II-2/15.2.3, 16.2
and 16.3)
X
X
(EI)
1.1.5.4
(EI)
1.1.5.5
(EI)
1.1.5.6
(EI)
1.1.5.7
(EI)
1.1.5.8
(EI)
1.1.5.9
(EI)
1.1.5.10
(EI)
1.1.5.11
(EI)
1.1.5.12
(EI)
1.1.5.13
(EI)
1.1.5.14
(EI)
1.1.6.1
confirming, where appropriate, that the ship is provided with a

document indicating compliance with the special requirement for
carrying dangerous goods
confirming that emergency instructions are available for each
person on board, that the muster list is posted in conspicuous places
and they are in a language understood by the persons on board
confirming that the training manual and training aids for the lifesaving appliances have been provided
confirming that the instructions for on board maintenance of the
life-saving appliances have been provided
confirming that a table or curve of residual deviations for the
magnetic compass has been provided, and that a diagram of the
radar installations shadow sectors is displayed
checking that operational and, where appropriate, maintenance
manuals for all navigational equipment are provided
checking that the charts and nautical publications necessary for the
intended voyage are available and have been updated
checking that the International Code of Signals and a copy of
Volume III of the International Aeronautical and Maritime Search
and Rescue (IAMSAR) Manual have been provided
checking that arrangements are provided to maintain records of
navigational activities and daily reporting
checking that the life-saving signals to be used by ships, aircraft or
persons in distress are available
ORIGIN OF THE
REQUIREMENT
(SOLAS 74/00 reg.II2/19.4) (SOLAS

74/88 reg.II-2/54(3))
(SOLAS 74/00
regs.III/8 and 37)
Required Document
Required Documents
Required Documents
confirming that continuous synopsis record is provided
Required Documents
confirming, when appropriate, that the instruction manuals for the

inert gas system have been provided
Required Documents
Page 13 of 22
(SOLAS 74/00
reg.III/35)
(SOLAS 74/88
reg.III/36)
(SOLAS 74/00
reg.V/19)
(SOLAS 74/00
reg.V/16)
(SOLAS 74/88
reg.V/27)
(SOLAS 74/00/02,
reg.V/21)
(SOLAS 74/00/03,
reg.V/28)
(SOLAS 74/00,
reg.V/29)
(SOLAS 74/02, reg.
XI-1/5)
(FSSC ch.15
paragraph 2.4.4)
(SOLAS 74/88, reg.
II-2/62.21)
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
FUNCTION TEST
OF DOCUMENTATION
INSPECTION AFTER
INSTALLATION
INSPECTIONS DURING
INSTALLATION
SURVEY ITEM
CONFORMITY
VERIFICATION
CORRESPONDENCE WITH
APPROVED DRAWINGS /
DOCUMENTATION
Appendix 1 to UIs SC234, LL76& MPC96 / Table 2.
(LI)
1.1.2
(LI)
1.1.2.2
(LI)
1.1.2.3
For the load line the survey during construction

and after installation should consist of:
confirming that the deck line and load line mark
are properly positioned
witnessing the inclining experiment or lightweight
survey
(LI)
1.1.2.4
examining the superstructure end bulkheads and

the openings therein
(LI)
1.1.2.5
(LI)
1.1.2.6
examining the means of securing the weather

tightness of cargo hatchways, other hatchways and
other openings on the freeboard and superstructure
decks
examining the ventilators and air pipes, including

their coamings and closing appliances
Positioning of Deck Line and Load

Line Mark
(LLC 66/88 regs.4 to 9)
Inclining Experiment
(LLC 66/88/03 reg.10)
Superstructure End Bulkheads

Superstructure Openings
Freeboard Deck - Means of Securing
the weather tightness of Cargo
Hatchways
the weather tightness of Other
Hatchways
the weather tightness of Other
Openings
Superstructure Deck - Means of
Securing the weather tightness of
Cargo Hatchways
Other Hatchways
Other Openings
Ventilators and air pipes including
their coamings and closing appliances
(LLC 66/88 regs.11 and 12)
X
X
(LLC 66/88 regs. 13 to 18)

X
(LLC 66/88 regs.19 and 20)
Page 14 of 22
ON BOARD VERIFIATION OF
DOCUMENTATION
FUNCTION TEST
SURVEY AFTER
CONSTRUCTION OR
INSTALLATION
TIGHTNESS TEST
ORIGIN OF THE
REQUIREMENT
SURVEY ITEM
SURVEY DURING
CONSTRUCTION OR
INSTALLATION
CONFORMITY VERIFICATION
Load Line
CORRESPONSENCE WITH
APPROVED DRAWINGS /
DOCUMENTATION
Table 2.
(LI)
1.1.2.8
(LI)
1.1.2.9
examining the scuppers, inlets and discharges
Scuppers, Inlets and Discharger
(LLC 66/88 reg.22)
examining the garbage chutes
Garbage chute
(LLC 66/88/03, reg. 22-1)
Spurling Pipe
(LI)
1.1.2.10
examining the spurling pipes and cable lockers
(LI)
1.1.2.11
examining the side scuttles and deadlights
Side Scuttles and Deadlights
(LLC 66/88 reg.23)
(LI)
1.1.2.12
examining the bulwarks including the provision of

freeing ports, special attention being given to any
freeing ports fitted with shutters
Bulwarks
Freeing Ports
(LLC 66/88/03 reg.24, 25)
(LLC 66/88/03, reg. 22-2)
Cable Locker
(LLC 66/88/03 reg.25, 25-1)
(LLC 66/88/03 reg.26, 27)
Freeing Ports fitted with shutters

Guardrails
(LI)
1.1.2.13
(LI)
1.1.2.14
examining the guardrails, gangways, walkways

and other means provided for the protection of the
crew and means for safe passage of crew
special requirements for ships permitted to sail

with type A or type B-minus freeboards
Gangways
Walkways
Other means
Machinery Casings
Gangway and Access
Hatchways
Freeing arrangements
Page 15 of 22
DOCUMENTATION
(LLC 66/88 reg.21)
FUNCTION TEST
Closures to any openings in the ship's

side below the freeboard deck
SURVEY AFTER
CONSTRUCTION OR
INSTALLATION
(LI)
1.1.2.7
ORIGIN OF THE
REQUIREMENT
SURVEY ITEM
TIGHTNESS TEST
examining the watertight integrity of the closures

to any openings in the ship's side below the
freeboard deck
SURVEY DURING
CONSTRUCTION OR
INSTALLATION
CORRESPONSENCE WITH
APPROVED DRAWINGS /
DOCUMENTATION
(LI)
1.1.2.15
checking, when applicable, of the fittings and

appliances for timber deck cargoes
(LI)
1.1.3.1
checking that the loading and ballasting

information has been supplied to the master
Uprights
Lashings
Stability
Protection of Crew
(LLC 66/88 regs.42 to 45)
Loading and Stability Manual
(LLC 66/88 reg.10)
Page 16 of 22
X
X
X
X
X
DOCUMENTATION
FUNCTION TEST
SURVEY AFTER
CONSTRUCTION OR
INSTALLATION
TIGHTNESS TEST
SURVEY DURING
CONSTRUCTION OR
INSTALLATION
ORIGIN OF THE
REQUIREMENT
SURVEY ITEM
CORRESPONSENCE WITH
APPROVED DRAWINGS /
DOCUMENTATION
X
X
X
X
X
FUNCTION TEST
ON BOARD VERIFICATION OF
DOCUMENTATION
SURVEY AFTER
CONSTRUCTION OR
INSTALLATION
ORIGIN OF THE
REQUIREMENT
SURVEY ITEM
SURVEY DURING
CONSTRUCTION OR
INSTALLATION
MARPOL Annex 1
CORRESPONDENCE WITH
APPROVED
DRAWINGS/DOCUMENTATIONS
Table 3.
Requirements for All Ships

(OI)
1.1.3.1
confirming the satisfactory installation and operation of,

as appropriate, oil filtering equipment and when
appropriate the operation of the automatic means
provided to stop the discharge of effluent and the
satisfactory operation of the alarm - or other installation
(OI)
1.1.3.2
confirming, when applicable, that the oil content meter

and its recording device are operable and that there is a
sufficient supply of consumables for the recording device
on board
(OI)
1.1.3.3
(OI)
1.1.3.4
(OI)
.1.1.3.5
(OI)
1.1.3.6
(OI)
1.1.3.7
testing, where fitted, the automatic stopping device

required for discharges in Special Areas
confirming the segregation of the oil fuel and water
ballast system and the non-carriage of oil in forepeak
tanks
confirming that the oily residue (sludge) tank and its
discharge arrangements are satisfactory and, when the
size of the sludge tank is approved on the basis of such
installations, confirming the satisfactory operation of
homogenizers, sludge incinerators or other recognised
means for the control of sludge
confirming the provision of the standard discharge
connection
confirming oil fuel tank protection arrangements
oil filtering equipment

Automatic Stopping Device
Alarm
MARPOL 90/04 Annex I

regs. 14 and 15
Oil Content Meter

Recording Device

regs. 14 and 15
X
X
Consumables
Stopping Device

reg. 15
Segregation of WB and Oil

Carriage of Oil in FP Tank

reg. 16
Oily residue (sludge) tank

Discharge Arrangement
Approved Sludge Tank's Size

reg. 12
Incinerators/Homogenisers
Standard Discharge Connection
Tank Arrangements
X
X
X
X
X
X

reg. 13
reg. 12A
Page 17 of 22
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Additional Requirements for Oil Tankers

confirming that the arrangements of slop tanks or cargo
(OI)
tanks designated as slop tanks and associated piping
1.1.4.1
systems are satisfactory
confirming the satisfactory installation and operation of
the oil discharge monitoring and control system,
including any audible or visual alarms, the automatic and
(OI)
manual means to stop the discharge of effluent, the
1.1.4.2
starting interlock and the accuracy of the flow meter and
the applicable resolutions requirements for installation
survey
confirming that the oil content meter and its recording
(OI)
device are operable and that there is a sufficient supply of
1.1.4.3
consumables for the recording device on board
(OI)
confirming that the approved oil/water interface detectors
1.1.4.4
are on board and are operational
confirming that the arrangements of pumps, pipes and
valves are in accordance with the requirements for
(OI)
segregated ballast systems and that there are no cross1.1.4.5
connections between the cargo and segregated ballast
systems
(OI)
where a portable spool piece is provided for the
1.1.4.6
emergency discharge of segregated ballast by connecting
the segregated ballast system to a cargo pump,
confirming that non-return valves are fitted on the
segregated ballast connections and that the spool piece is
mounted in a conspicuous position in the pump room
with a permanent notice restricting its use
Slop Tanks
Cargo Tanks designated as slop
tanks
Discharge Monitoring and
Control System
Audible and Visual Alarms
Automatic and manual means to
stop discharge of Effluent
Starting Interlock
Accuracy Flow Meter

regs. 29 and 34

regs. 31 and 34
FUNCTION TEST
X
X
X
X
X
Oil Content meter and

recording device

regs. 31 and 34
Oil/water interface detectors

reg. 32
Segregated Ballast Tanks:

Pumps, Piping and Valves

reg. 18
Segregated Ballast Tanks:

Emergency Discharge

reg. 18
Page 18 of 22
DOCUMENTATION
SURVEY AFTER
CONSTRUCTION OR
INSTALLATION
SURVEY DURING
CONSTRUCTION OR
INSTALLATION
ORIGIN OF THE
REQUIREMENT
SURVEY ITEM
CORRESPONDENCE WITH
APPROVED
(OI)
1.1.4.7
(OI)
1.1.4.8
(OI)
1.1.4.8.
1
(OI)
1.1.4.8.
2
(OI)
1.1.4.8.
3
(OI)
1.1.4.8.
4
(OI)
1.1.4.8.
5
(OI)
1.1.4.8.
6
(OI)
1.1.4.8.
7
testing ballast pipelines that pass through cargo tanks and

those cargo pipelines that pass through ballast tanks to
ensure there is no cross contamination
confirming that the crude oil washing system is installed
in accordance with the approved plans and, in particular:
examining crude oil washing piping, pumps, valves and
deck mounted washing machines for signs of leakage and
to check that all anchoring devices for crude oil washing
piping are intact and secure;
carrying out pressure testing of the crude oil washing
system to 1.5 times the working pressure;
confirming in those cases where drive units are not
integral with the tank washing machines, that the number
of operational drive units specified in the Manual are on
board;
checking that, when fitted, steam heaters for water
washing can be properly isolated during crude oil
washing operations, either by double shut-off valves or
by clearly identifiable blanks;
checking that the prescribed means of communications
between the deck watch keeper and the cargo control
position is operational;
confirming that an overpressure relief device (or other
approved arrangement) is fitted to the pumps supplying
the crude oil washing system;
verifying that flexible hoses for supply of oil to the
washing machines on combination carriers are of an
approved type, are properly stored and are in good
condition;
Pipelines

reg. 18

regs. 18 & 33
FUNCTION TEST
DOCUMENTATION
SURVEY AFTER
CONSTRUCTION OR
INSTALLATION
SURVEY DURING
CONSTRUCTION OR
INSTALLATION
ORIGIN OF THE
REQUIREMENT
SURVEY ITEM
CORRESPONDENCE WITH
APPROVED
Piping, Pumps Valves &

Anchoring Devices
Pressure Test
Operational Drive Units
Steam Heaters
Means of Communication
Overpressure Relief Device
Flexible Hoses
Page 19 of 22
(OI)
1.1.4.9
(OI)
1.1.4.9.
1
(OI)
1.1.4.9.
2
(OI)
1.1.4.9.
3
(OI)
1.1.4.10
(OI)
1.1.4.11
(OI)
1.1.4.12
(OI)
1.1.4.13
verifying the effectiveness of the crude oil washing

system and, in particular:
checking that the crude oil washing machines are
operable and to observe the proper operation of the
washing machines by means of the movement indicators
and/or sound patterns or other approved methods;
checking the effectiveness of the stripping system in
appropriate cargo tanks by observing the monitoring
equipment and by hand-dipping or other approved means;
verifying by internal tank inspection after crude oil
washing that the installation and operational procedures
laid down in the Operations and Equipment Manual are
satisfactory;
confirming that, where there is a crude oil washing
system, an inert gas system has been installed and tested
in accordance with the requirements of SOLAS
74/88/2000 (see (EI) 1.1.4.2 in Annex 1);
confirming, as appropriate, that the arrangements for the
prevention of oil pollution in the event of collision or
stranding are in accordance with the approved plans
confirming that the piping systems associated with the
discharge of dirty ballast water or oil-contaminated water
are satisfactory
confirming that the observation and discharge control
positions for visually observing the discharge of oilcontaminated water, including the testing of the
communication system between the two positions are
satisfactory
COW-Crude Oil Washing:

Effectiveness
FUNCTION TEST
DOCUMENTATION
SURVEY AFTER
CONSTRUCTION OR
INSTALLATION
SURVEY DURING
CONSTRUCTION OR
INSTALLATION
ORIGIN OF THE
REQUIREMENT
SURVEY ITEM
CORRESPONDENCE WITH
APPROVED

reg. 33
X

General
Pollution due to Collision or

Stranding

regs. 19 to 22
Pumping, Piping and Discharge

reg. 30
Observation and Discharge

Control

reg. 30
Page 20 of 22
(OI)
1.1.4.14
(OI)
1.1.4.16
(OI)
1.1.4.17
(OI)
1.1.4.18
confirming that the means of draining cargo pumps and

cargo lines, including the provision of a stripping device
and the connections for pumping to the slop or cargo
tanks or ashore are satisfactory
confirming that closing devices installed in the cargo
transfer system and cargo piping, as appropriate, are
satisfactory
confirming that the subdivision and stability
arrangements, in addition to the provision of (OI)
1.1.4.16, to prevent progressive flooding are satisfactory
confirming the arrangements for cargo pump-room
bottom protection (double bottom where required)
Means of Draining and

Stripping
means for pumping ashore /
slop / cargo tanks

reg. 30
Closing arrangements

regs. 23 & 26
Stability Manual
Tank Arrangement

regs. 23 & 26
Tank Arrangements

reg. 22
X
X
X
Requirements for All Ships

(OI)
1.1.5.1
(OI)
1.1.5.2
(OI)
1.1.5.3
(OI)
1.1.5.4
confirming that certificates for type approval for the oil

filtering equipment and oil content meters are available
confirming that the Oil Record Book (Part I) has been
provided
confirming that the shipboard oil pollution emergency
plan or, in the case of a chemical/product tanker, a
shipboard marine pollution emergency plan has been
provided
confirming, as appropriate, that the Operating and
Maintenance manuals for the 15ppm bilge separator and
15ppm bilge alarm are available
Type Approval Certificates

Oil Record Book

reg. 14
reg. 17
reg. 37
SOPEP/SMPEP
X
X
Operations Manual
Additional Requirements for Oil Tankers

(OI)
1.1.6.2
confirming that, if applicable, a Crude Oil Washing

Operations and Equipment Manual has been provided

Operations & Equipment
Manual

reg. 35
Page 21 of 22
FUNCTION TEST
DOCUMENTATION
SURVEY AFTER
CONSTRUCTION OR
INSTALLATION
SURVEY DURING
CONSTRUCTION OR
INSTALLATION
ORIGIN OF THE
REQUIREMENT
SURVEY ITEM
CORRESPONDENCE WITH
APPROVED
(OI)
1.1.6.3
(OI)
1.1.6.4
(OI)
1.1.6.5
(OI)
1.1.6.7
(OI)
1.1.6.8
(OI)
1.1.6.9
(OI)
1.1.6.10
confirming that an operations manual for the oil

discharge monitoring and control system has been
provided together with any other documentation
requested by the applicable resolution
confirming that certificates for type approval for the oil
content meters, oil discharge monitoring and control
system and oil/water interface detectors are available
confirming that an Oil Record Book (Part II) has been
provided
confirming that the information and data concerning the
loading and damage stability has been provided
confirming that the shipboard oil pollution emergency
plan or in the case of a chemical/product tanker a
shipboard marine pollution emergency plan has been
provided
confirming, for oil tankers of 5,000 deadweight and
above delivered on/after 1 February 2002, that the intact
stability has been approved
confirming, for oil tankers of 5,000 deadweight and
above, that arrangements are in place to provide prompt
access to shore-based damage stability and residual
structural strength computerized calculation programmes
ODM Operation Manual

reg. 31
Type Approval Certificates

regs. 31 and 32
Oil Record Book

Loading and Damage Stability
Data

reg. 36
reg. 28
FUNCTION TEST
DOCUMENTATION
SURVEY AFTER
CONSTRUCTION OR
INSTALLATION
SURVEY DURING
CONSTRUCTION OR
INSTALLATION
ORIGIN OF THE
REQUIREMENT
SURVEY ITEM
CORRESPONDENCE WITH
APPROVED
X
X
X
SOPEP/SMPEP

reg. 37
Stability Information

reg. 27
Shore based emergency support

arrangements

reg. 37.4
End of
document
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MPC97
MPC
SC
97
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)

Management Plan
(July
(cont)
2010)
MARPOL VI, Regulation 15.6 and 15.7

6
A tanker carrying crude oil shall have on board and implement a VOC Management
Plan approved by the Administration. Such a plan shall be prepared taking into account the
guidelines developed by the Organization. The plan shall be specific to each ship and shall at
least:
.1
provide written procedures for minimizing VOC emissions during the loading,
sea passage and discharge of cargo;
.2
give consideration to the additional VOC generated by crude oil washing;
.3
identify a person responsible for implementing the plan; and
.4
for ships on 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 English, French, or Spanish, include 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 allow safe retention of non-methane VOCs on board or their safe return
ashore.
Interpretation
The requirement for a VOC Management Plan applies only to a tanker carrying crude oil.
Note:
1.
This UI is to be uniformly implemented by IACS Societies from 1 August 2010.
End of
Document
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MPC98
MPC
98
(cont)
(Jan
2012)
Time of the Replacement or Addition

for the Applicable Tier Standard
For the Supplement to the IAPP Certificate
MARPOL Annex VI Regulation
Reg 13.2.2 For 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 in this regulation in force at the time of the replacement or addition of the
engine shall apply.
Interpretation
The "time of the replacement or addition" of the engine is to be taken as the date of:
a.
the contractual delivery date of the engine to the ship*; or
b.
in the absence of a contractual delivery date, the actual delivery date of the engine to
the ship*, provided that the date is confirmed by a delivery receipt; or
c.
in the event the engine is fitted onboard and tested for its intended purpose on or after 1
July 2016, the actual date that the engine is tested onboard for its intended purpose applies
in determining the standards in this regulation in force at the time of the replacement or
addition of the engine.
The date in a), b) or c), provided the conditions associated with those dates apply, is the
Date of major conversion According to Reg. 13.2.2 to be entered in the IAPPC
Supplement.
In this case the Date of installation, which applies only for identical replacement engines,
shall be filled in with N.A.
If the engine is not tested before 1 July 2016 due to unforeseen circumstances beyond the
control of the ship owner, then the provisions of unforeseen delay in delivery may be
considered by the Administration in a manner similar to MARPOL Annex I UI4.
_________
Footnote:
*) The engine is to be fitted onboard and tested for its intended purpose before 1 July 2016.
Note
1.
This UI is to be uniformly applied by IACS Societies to IAPP Certificates which are

newly issued on or after 1 January 2013. Existing IAPP Certificates onboard are valid
until their expiry.
End of
Document
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IACS Int. 2012
MPC99
MPC
MPC Oil residue (sludge) tank discharge
connections to the bilge system, oily bilge
99
99
(Dec
(cont)
water holding tank(s), tank top or oily water
2011)
separators (MARPOL 73/78 Annex I Regulation
12.2)
MARPOL 73/78 Annex I (as amended by MEPC.187(59)) Regulation 12.2
2. Oil residue (sludge) may be disposed of directly from the oil residue (sludge) tank(s)
through the standard discharge connection referred to in regulation 13, or any other approved
means of disposal. The oil residue (sludge) tank(s):
.2. shall have no discharge connections to the bilge system, oily bilge water
holding tank(s), tank top or oily water separators except that the tank(s) may be
fitted with drains, with manually operated self-closing valves and arrangements for
subsequent visual monitoring of the settled water, that lead to an oily bilge water
holding tank or bilge well, or an alternative arrangement, provided such arrangement
does not connect directly to the bilge piping system.
MARPOL 73/78 Annex I Unified Interpretation to regulation 12.2.2 introduced by
MEPC.1/Circ.753
2 There should be no interconnections between the sludge tank discharge piping and
bilge-water piping other than possible common piping leading to the standard discharge
connection referred to in regulation 13.
Interpretation
Screw-down non-return valves arranged in lines connecting to common piping leading to the
standard discharge connection required by regulation 13, to prevent sludge from discharging
to the bilge system, oily bilge water holding tank(s), tank top or oily water separators, provide
a means equivalent to an arrangement that has no interconnection or no discharge
connections as so specified in regulation 12.2 and Unified Interpretation thereto.
It is understood that the common piping may serve only one purpose and that is to connect
the discharge lines of the bilge and sludge pumps to the standard discharge connection
referred to in regulation 13, or any other approved means of disposal.
NOTE
1. This Unified Interpretation is to be uniformly implemented by IACS Societies from
1 July 2012.
End of
Document
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MPC100
SC
SC
256
23
(June
Date of Delivery under SOLAS and MARPOL

Conventions
2012)
Under certain provisions of the SOLAS and MARPOL Conventions, the application of
regulations to a new ship is governed by the dates:
MPC
100
1. for which the building contract is placed on or after dd/mm/yyyy; 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 dd/mm/yyyy; or
(June
2012)
3. the delivery of which is on or after dd/mm/yyyy.

Interpretation
For the purpose of determining the application of mandatory requirements of the SOLAS and
MARPOL Conventions to a new ship, the date of delivery" means the completion date (day,
month and year) of the survey on which the certificate is based (i.e. the initial survey before
the ship is put into service and certificate issued for the first time) as entered on the relevant
statutory certificates.
Note:
This UI is to be uniformly implemented by IACS Societies from 28 June 2012.
End of
Document
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MPC 101
MPC
101
(Jul 2012)
Supplement to the International Air Pollution

Prevention (IAPP) Certificate Section 2.3
MARPOL Annex VI, Regulation 8
The International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate shall be drawn up in a form
corresponding to the model given in appendix I to this Annex and shall be at least in English,
French or Spanish. If an official language of the issuing country is also used, this shall prevail
in case of a dispute or discrepancy.
Revised form of Supplement to the IAPP Certificate as per MEPC.194(61)
Interpretation
Section 2.3 of the Supplement ("as documented by bunker delivery notes") allows for an "x"
to be entered in advance of the dates indicated in all of the relevant check boxes recognizing
that the bunker delivery notes, required to be retained on board for a minimum period of three
years, provide the subsequent means to check that a ship is actually operating in a manner
consistent with the intent as given in section 2.3.
Note: This UI is to be uniformly implemented by IACS Societies not later than the first IAPP
renewal survey carried on/after 1 January 2013.
End of
Document
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MPC102
MPC Surveys and certification relating to the Ship

102 Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP)
(July 2012) (MARPOL Annex VI Regulation 5.4.4)
Regulation 5.4 as amended by Resolution MEPC.203(62) reads:
4 Ships to which Chapter 4 applies shall also be subject to the surveys specified below,
taking into account Guidelines adopted by the Organization1:
.4
For existing ships, the verification of the requirement to have a SEEMP on board
according to regulation 22 shall take place at the first intermediate or renewal survey
identified in paragraph 1 of this regulation, whichever is the first, on or after 1 January
2013
Regulation 6.4 as amended by Resolution MEPC.203(62) reads:

4 An International Energy Efficiency Certificate for the ship shall be issued after a survey in
accordance with the provisions of regulation 5.4 to any ship of 400 gross tonnage and above
before that ship may engage in voyages to ports or offshore terminals under the jurisdiction of
other Parties.
Interpretation
1.
The International Energy Efficiency Certificate (IEEC) shall be issued for both new and
existing ships.
2.
For existing ships a Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) required in
accordance with Regulation 22, shall be verified onboard according to Regulation 5.4.4,
and an IEEC shall be issued, not later than the first Intermediate or Renewal MARPOL
Annex VI Chapter 2 survey, whichever is the sooner, on or after 1 January 2013, i.e. a
survey connected to a intermediate/renewal survey of the IAPP Certificate.
3.
The Intermediate or Renewal survey referenced in 2. relates solely to the timing for the
verification of the SEEMP onboard, i.e. these IAPPC survey windows will also become
the IEEC initial survey date for existing ships. The SEEMP is however a survey item
solely under the new MARPOL Annex VI Chapter 4, and is not a survey item relating to
IAPPC surveys.
4.
In the event that the SEEMP is not found onboard during the first intermediate/renewal
survey of the IAPP Certificate on or after 1 January 2013, then the RO should seek the
advice of the Administration concerning the issuance of an IEEC and be guided
accordingly. However, the validity of the IAPP Certificate is not impacted by the lack of
a SEEMP as the SEEMP is a survey item solely under the new MARPOL Annex VI,
Chapter 4, and not under the IAPPC surveys.
NOTE
1. This Unified Interpretation is to be uniformly implemented by IACS Societies from 1
January 2013
End of
Document
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MPC103
MPC
MPC Identical Replacement Engines
103
103 (MARPOL Annex VI Regulation 13)
(Jan 2013)
(cont)
Regulation
MARPOL Annex VI Regulation 13
13.1.1.2 each marine diesel engine with a power output of more than 130 kW which
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 to the engine
which it is replacing and is otherwise not covered under paragraph 1.1.1 of this regulation.
13.2.2 For 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 in this regulation in force at the time of the replacement or addition of the
engine shall apply. ...
Interpretation
In regulation 13.1.1.2 the term identical (and hence, by application of the converse, in
regulation 13.2.2 the term non-identical) as applied to engines under Regulation 13 is to be
taken as:
An identical engine is, as compared to the engine being replaced*, an engine which is of the
same:
design and model;
rated power;
rated speed;
use;
number of cylinders;
fuel system type (including, if applicable, injection control software); and
(a)
(b)
for engines without EIAPP certification, have the same NOx critical components
and settings**; or
for engines with EIAPP certification, belonging to the same Engine Group /
Engine Family.
NOTE:
1.
This Unified Interpretation is to be uniformly implemented by IACS Societies for

.. a time of the replacement .. of an engine, as interpreted by UI MPC 98, occurring
on or after 1 January 2014.
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IACS Int. 2013
MPC103
MPC
103
(cont)
_______________________
* In those instances where the replaced engine will not be available to be directly compared
with the replacing engine at the time of updating the Supplement to the IAPP Certificate
reflecting that engine change it is to be ensured that the necessary records in respect of the
replaced engine are available in order that it can be confirmed that the replacing engine
represents an identical engine.
** For engines without EIAPP Certification there will not be the defining NOx critical
component markings or setting values as usually given in the approved Technical File.
Consequently in these instances the assessment of ... same NOx critical components and
settings... shall be established on the basis that the following components and settings are
the same:
Fuel system
(a) Fuel pump model and injection timing
(b) Injection nozzle model
Charge air
(a) Configuration and, if applicable, turbocharger model and auxiliary blower
specification
(b) Cooling medium (seawater / freshwater)
End of
Document
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MPC104
MPC
SC
104
260
(Mar
Keel Laying Date for Fibre-Reinforced Plastic

(FRP) Craft
MPC
LL
104
78
(cont)
(Mar
2013)
LL
HSC
78
9(cont)
(Mar
MLC
2013)
1
Interpretation
(cont)
2013)
For the purposes of the application of the IMO Conventions and Codes (Performance
Standards, Technical Standards, Resolutions and Circulars) for Fibre-Reinforced Plastic
(FRP) Craft, the term the keels of which are laid or which are at a similar stage of
construction should be interpreted as the date that the first structural reinforcement of the
complete thickness of the approved laminate schedule is laid either in or on the mould.
(cont)
HSC
9
(cont)
NOTE
1. This UI is to be uniformly implemented by IACS Societies from 1 January 2014.
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INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CLASSIFICATION SOCIETIES

Periodical surveys of oil content meters

Operational manuals for oil discharge monitoring and

Machinery space oil discharge monitoring and control

Discharge of segregated ballast

Minimum vertical depth of each double bottom tank

Calculation of the aggregate capacity of SBT

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Interpretation of Width of Wing Tanks and Height

Endorsement of Certificates with the Date of

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Rev.1 Mar 2006

Annex V1 of Marpol 73/78 Regulation 2 (4)

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Annex V1 of Marpol 73/78 Regulation 1 / Regulation 5

Annex V1 of Marpol 73/78 Regulation 9 (4) (b)

Annex V1 of Marpol 73/78 Regulation 13 (1) (a) (i)

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Annex V1 of Marpol 73/78 Regulation 13 (1) (b) (i)

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Annex V1 of Marpol 73/78 Regulation 13 (1) (c)

Annex V1 of Marpol 73/78 Regulation 13 (2) (a) (i)

Annex V1 of Marpol 73/78 Regulation 13 (2) (a) (iii)

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Annex V1 of Marpol 73/78 Regulation 13 (3) (a)

Annex V1 of Marpol 73/78 Regulation 13 (3) (b)

Annex V1 of Marpol 73/78 Regulation 14 (6)

Annex V1 of Marpol 73/78 Regulation 16 (2) (a)

Annex V1 of Marpol 73/78 Regulation 16 (6)

Annex V1 of Marpol 73/78 Regulation 16 (7)

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Annex V1 of Marpol 73/78 Regulation 18 (3)

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