Marpol Consolidated Ed 2011

MARPOL
CONSOLIDATED EDITION 2011
Articles, Protocols , Annexes and Unified Interpretations of the

International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 ,
as modified by the 1978 and 1997 Protocols
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Contents
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Introduction 1
International Convention for the Prevention

of Pollution from Ships, 1973 9
Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention

for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 21
Protocol I: Provisions concerning reports

on incidents involving harmful substances 27
Protocol II: Arbitration 31
Protocol of 1997 to amend the International Convention

for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, as modified
by the Protocol of 1978 relating thereto 35
M A R P O L Annex I
Regulations fo r th e preventio n o f pollutio n b y oi l
Chapter 1 - General
Regulation 1 Definition s 41
Regulation 2 Applicatio n 47
Regulation 3 Exemption s an d waiver s 48
Regulation 4 Exception s 49
Regulation 5 Equivalent s 50
Chapter 2 - Surveys and certification

Regulation 6 Survey s 51
Regulation 7 Issu e or endorsement of certificate 53
Regulation 8 Issu e or endorsement of certificate b y another Government 53
Regulation 9 For m o f certificate 53
Regulation 1 0 Duratio n an d validit y of certificate 53
Regulation 1 1 Por t State contro l o n operationa l requirement s 55
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Chapter 3 - Requirements for machinery spaces of all ships
Part A - Construction
Regulation 1 2 Tank s for oil residue s (sludge ) 5 6
Regulation 12 A Oi l fue l tan k protectio n 5 6
Regulation 1 3 Standar d discharg e connection 6 4
Part B - Equipment
Regulation 1 4 Oi l filterin g equipment 6 4
Part C - Control of operational discharge of oil
Regulation 1 5 Contro l o f discharge o f oil 6 6

A Discharge s outsid e special area s
B Discharge s in specia l area s
C Requirement s fo r ship s o f les s tha n 40 0 gros s tonnage
in al l area s excep t the Antarctic area
D Genera l requirement s
Regulation 1 6 Segregatio n o f oil an d wate r ballas t and carriag e of oil i n forepea k tanks. . . . 6 7
Regulation 1 7 Oi l Recor d Book , Par t I - Machiner y spac e operations 6 7
Chapter 4 - Requirements for the cargo area of oil tankers
Regulation 1 8 Segregate d ballas t tanks 6 9
Regulation 1 9 Doubl e hul l an d doubl e botto m requirement s fo r oi l tanker s
delivered o n o r afte r 6 July 199 6 7 3
Regulation 2 0 Doubl e hul l an d doubl e botto m requirement s fo r oi l tanker s
delivered befor e 6 July 199 6 7 6
Regulation 2 1 Preventio n o f oil pollutio n fro m oi l tanker s
carrying heav y grade oil a s cargo 7 8
Regulation 2 2 Pump-roo m botto m protectio n 8 0
Regulation 2 3 Accidenta l oi l outflo w performanc e 8 0
Regulation 2 4 Damag e assumption s 8 7

Regulation 2 5 Hypothetica l outflo w o f oil 8 8
Regulation 2 6 Limitation s o f size an d arrangemen t of cargo tank s 9 0
Regulation 2 7 Intac t stability 9 1

Regulation 2 8 Subdivisio n an d damag e stabilit y 9 2
Regulation 2 9 Slo p tanks 9 5

Regulation 3 0 Pumping , pipin g an d discharg e arrangemen t 9 6
Part B - Equipment
Regulation 3 1 Oi l discharg e monitorin g an d contro l syste m 9 8
Regulation 3 2 Oil/wate r interfac e detector 9 8
Regulation 3 3 Crud e oil washin g requirement s 9 9
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Part C - Control of operational discharges of oil
Regulation 3 4 Contro l o f discharge o f oil 9 9
A Discharge s outside special area s
B Discharge s i n specia l area s
C Requirement s for oil tanker s of less than 15 0 gross tonnage
D Genera l requirement s
Regulation 3 5 Crud e oi l washin g operation s 10 0
Regulation 3 6 Oi l Recor d Boo k Par t I I - Cargo/ballas t operation s 10 1
Chapter 5 - Prevention of pollution arising from an oil pollution incident

Regulation 3 7 Shipboar d oi l pollutio n emergenc y pla n 10 2
Chapter 6 - Reception facilities

Regulation 3 8 Receptio n facilitie s 10 3
A Receptio n facilitie s outside special area s
B Receptio n facilities within specia l area s
C Genera l requirement s
Chapter 7 - Special requirements for fixed or floating platforms

Regulation 3 9 Specia l requirement s fo r fixe d o r floatin g platform s 10 6
Chapter 8 - Prevention of pollution during transfer of oil cargo between oil tankers at sea
Regulation 4 0 Scop e o f application 10 7
Regulation 4 1 Genera l Rule s on safet y an d environmenta l protectio n 10 7
Regulation 4 2 Notificatio n 10 8
Chapter 9 - Special requirements for the use or carriage of oils in the Antarctic area
Regulation 4 3 Specia l requirement s fo r th e us e o r carriag e o f oils
in th e Antarctic are a 109
Appendices to Annex I
Appendix I Lis t of oils 11 1
Appendix I I For m o f IOP P Certificat e an d Supplement s 11 2
Appendix II I For m o f Oil Recor d Boo k 12 5
Unified Interpretations of Annex 1 135
Appendices to Unified Interpretations of Annex I

Appendix 1 Guidanc e t o Administration s concernin g draught s recommende d
for segregate d ballas t tankers belo w 15 0 m i n lengt h 15 1
Appendix 2 Interi m recommendatio n fo r a unifie d interpretatio n
of regulation s 18.1 2 t o 18.1 5
"Protective locatio n o f segregated ballas t spaces " 15 2
Appendix 3 Connectio n o f small diamete r lin e t o th e manifol d valv e 15 8
Appendix 4 Specification s fo r the design , installatio n an d operatio n o f
a par t flo w syste m fo r contro l o f overboard discharge s 15 9
Appendix 5 Discharge s fro m fixe d o r floating platform s 16 2
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M A R P O L Annex II
Regulations fo r th e contro l o f p o l l u t i o n
by noxiou s liqui d substance s i n b u l k
Chapter 1 - General
Regulation 1 Definition s 16 5
Regulation 2 Applicatio n 16 7
Regulation 3 Exception s 16 7
Regulation 4 Exemption s 16 7
Regulation 5 Equivalent s 16 9
Chapter 2 - Categorization of noxious liquid substances

Regulation 6 Categorizatio n an d listin g o f noxiou s liqui d substance s
and othe r substances 17 0

Regulation 7 Surve y an d certificatio n o f chemical tanker s 17 1
Regulation 8 Survey s 17 1
Regulation 9 Issu e o r endorsemen t of Certificate 17 3
Regulation 1 0 Duratio n an d validit y o f Certificate 17 3
Chapter 4 - Design, construction, arrangement and equipment

Regulation 1 1 Design , construction , equipmen t and operation s 17 5
Regulation 1 2 Pumping , piping , unloadin g arrangements an d slo p tanks 17 5
Chapter 5 - Operational discharges of residues of noxious liquid substances

Regulation 1 3 Contro l o f discharges o f residue s o f noxiou s liqui d substance s 17 7
Regulation 1 4 Procedure s an d Arrangement s Manua l 17 9
Regulation 1 5 Carg o Recor d Boo k 18 0
Chapter 6 - Measures of control by port States

Regulation 1 6 Measure s o f control 18 1
Chapter 7 - Prevention of pollution arising from an incident

involving noxious liquid substances
Regulation 1 7 Shipboar d marin e pollutio n emergenc y pla n
for noxiou s liqui d substance s 18 3

Regulation 1 8 Receptio n facilitie s an d carg o unloadin g termina l arrangement s 18 4
Appendices to Annex II
Appendix I Guideline s fo r the categorizatio n o f noxious liqui d substance s 18 5
Appendix I I For m o f Cargo Recor d Boo k fo r ship s carryin g
noxious liqui d substance s i n bul k 18 8
Appendix II I For m o f Internationa l Pollutio n Preventio n Certificat e
for the Carriag e o f Noxiou s Liqui d Substance s i n Bul k 19 2
Appendix I V Standar d forma t for th e Procedure s an d Arrangement s Manua l 19 6
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Appendix V Assessmen t o f residu e quantitie s 20 5
Appendix V I Prewas h procedure s 20 7
Appendix VI I Ventilatio n procedure s 21 1
MARPOL Annex II I
Regulations for the prevention o f pollution b y harmfu l substance s
carried by sea in packaged form
Regulation 2 Packin g 21 5
Regulation 3 Markin g and labellin g 21 5
Regulation 4 Documentatio n 21 6
Regulation 5 Stowag e 21 6
Regulation 6 Quantit y limitation s 21 6
Regulation 8 Por t State contro l o n operationa l requirement s 21 7
Appendix to Annex III

Appendix Criteri a fo r the identificatio n o f harmful substance s i n package d for m 21 9
MARPOL Annex I V
Regulations for the prevention o f pollution b y sewage from ships
Chapter 1 - General

Regulation 5 Issu e o r endorsemen t o f Certificate 22 6
Regulation 6 Issu e o r endorsemen t of a Certificat e b y anothe r Governmen t 22 6
Regulation 7 For m o f Certificate 22 7
Regulation 8 Duratio n an d validit y o f Certificate 22 7
Chapter 3 - Equipment and control of discharge

Regulation 9 Sewage systems 229
Regulation 1 0 Standar d discharg e connection s 22 9
Regulation 1 1 Discharg e o f sewage 23 0

Chapter 5 - Port State control

Regulation 1 3 Por t State contro l o n operationa l requirement s 23 2
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Appendix to Annex IV
Appendix For m o f Internationa l Sewag e Pollutio n Preventio n Certificat e 23 3
Unified Interpretations of Annex IV 23 7
MARPOL Annex V
Regulations for the preventio n o f pollution
by garbage from ships
Regulation 3 Disposa l o f garbage outsid e specia l area s 24 2
Regulation 4 Specia l requirement s fo r disposa l o f garbage 24 2
Regulation 5 Disposa l o f garbage withi n specia l area s 24 2
Regulation 7 Receptio n facilitie s 24 4
Regulation 8 Por t Stat e contro l o n operationa l requirement s 24 4
Regulation 9 Placards , garbag e managemen t plan s an d garbag e record-keepin g 24 5
Appendix to Annex V
Appendix For m o f Garbage Recor d Boo k 24 7
MARPOL Annex VI
Regulations for the prevention o f air pollution from ship s
Chapter 1 - General
Regulation 3 Exception s an d exemption s 25 5
Regulation 4 Equivalent s 25 6
Chapter 2 - Survey, certification and means of control

Regulation 6 Issu e o r endorsemen t o f a Certificat e 25 8
Regulation 7 Issu e o f a Certificat e b y anothe r Part y 25 8
Regulation 8 For m o f Certificate 25 9
Regulation 9 Duratio n an d validit y o f Certificate 25 9
Regulation 1 0 Por t Stat e contro l o n operationa l requirement s 26 0
Regulation 1 1 Detectio n o f violations an d enforcemen t 26 1
Chapter 3 - Requirements for control of emissions from ships

Regulation 1 2 Ozone-depletin g substance s 26 2
Regulation 1 3 Nitroge n oxide s (NO x ) 26 3
Regulation 1 4 Sulphu r oxide s (SO x) an d particulat e matte r 26 6
Regulation 1 5 Volatil e organi c compound s (VOCs ) 26 7
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Regulation 1 6 Shipboar d incineratio n 26 8
Regulation 1 8 Fue l oi l availabilit y an d qualit y 27 0
Appendices to Annex V I
Appendix I For m o f Internationa l Ai r Pollutio n Preventio n (IAPP ) Certificat e
(Regulation 8 ) 27 3
Appendix I I Tes t cycle s an d weightin g factors
Appendix II I Criteri a an d procedure s fo r designatio n o f emission contro l area s
(Regulation 13. 6 an d regulatio n 14.3 ) 28 0
Appendix I V Typ e approva l an d operatin g limit s fo r shipboar d incinerator s
Appendix V Informatio n t o b e include d i n th e bunke r deliver y not e
(Regulation 18.5 ) 28 3
Appendix V I Fue l verificatio n procedur e fo r MARPO L Anne x V I fue l oi l sample s
(Regulation 18.8.2 ) 28 4
Appendix VI I Nort h America n Emissio n Contro l Are a
(Regulation 13. 6 an d regulatio n 14.3 ) 28 6
Unified Interpretations of Annex VI 29 5
Additional informatio n
1 Lis t o f relate d document s 29 9
2 Lis t of MEPC resolution s 30 3
3 Statu s o f MARPOL, amendment s an d relate d instrument s 31 5
4 Prospectiv e amendment s t o MARPO L annexe s 31 9
Prospective amendment s t o MARPO L Anne x II I (resolutio n MEPC.193(61) ) 31 9
Prospective amendment s t o MARPO L Anne x I V (resolutio n MEPC.200(62) ) 32 5
Consolidated tex t o f MARPOL Anne x IV , includin g amendment s
adopted b y resolutio n MEPC.200(62 ) 32 9
Prospective amendment s t o MARPO L Anne x V (resolutio n MEPC.20K62) ) 34 1
Prospective amendment s to MARPO L Annex VI (resolutio n MEPC.202(62) ) 35 3
Prospective amendment s t o MARPO L Anne x V I (resolutio n MEPC.203(62) ) 36 5
Consolidated tex t of MARPOL Anne x VI , includin g amendment s
adopted b y resolution s MEPC.202(62 ) an d MEPC.203(62 ) 37 7
5 201 1 Guideline s fo r th e carriag e o f blends o f petroleum oi l an d biofuel s 42 7
6 Certificate s an d document s require d t o b e carrie d o n boar d ship s 43 1
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Introduction
The Internationa l Conventio n fo r th e Preventio n o f Pollutio n fro m Ships , 197 3 (MARPO L Convention) , wa s
adopted b y the Internationa l Conferenc e on Marin e Pollutio n convene d b y the Internationa l Maritim e Organi -
zation (IMO ) fro m 8 Octobe r t o 2 Novembe r 1973 . Protoco l I (Provision s concernin g report s o n incident s
involving Harmfu l Substances ) an d Protoco l I I (Arbitration ) wer e adopte d a t th e sam e Conference . Thi s
Convention wa s subsequentl y modifie d b y th e Protoco l o f 197 8 relatin g thereto , whic h wa s adopte d b y th e
International Conferenc e o n Tanke r Safet y an d Pollutio n Preventio n (TSP P Conference ) convene d b y I M O
from 6 to 1 7 Februar y 1978 . Th e Convention, a s modifie d b y the 197 8 Protocol , i s know n a s the "Internationa l
Convention fo r th e Preventio n o f Pollutio n fro m Ships , 1973 , a s modifie d b y th e Protoco l o f 197 8 relatin g
thereto", or , i n shor t form , "MARPO L 73/78" . Regulation s coverin g th e variou s source s o f ship-generate d
pollution ar e contained i n th e five Annexes o f the Convention . Th e Conventio n ha s als o bee n modifie d b y the
Protocol o f 1997 , whereb y a sixt h Anne x wa s added . I t ma y b e note d tha t the Marin e Environmen t Protectio n
Committee (MEPC), a t its fifty-sixth session , decide d that, whe n referrin g to the Convention an d it s six Annexes
as a whole , th e ter m "MARPOL " shoul d b e preferre d t o "MARPO L 73/78" , a s th e latte r would leav e Annex V I
on Preventio n o f air pollutio n fro m ships , whic h ha d bee n adopte d b y th e 199 7 Protocol , outsid e it s scope .
The Marin e Environmen t Protectio n Committee , sinc e it s inceptio n i n 1974 , ha s reviewe d variou s provision s
of the MARPO L Conventio n tha t hav e bee n foun d t o requir e clarificatio n o r hav e give n ris e t o difficultie s i n
implementation. I n orde r t o resolv e suc h ambiguitie s an d difficultie s i n a unifor m manner , th e MEP C agree d
that i t wa s desirabl e t o develo p unifie d interpretations . I n certai n cases , th e MEP C recognize d tha t ther e wa s
a nee d t o amen d existin g regulation s o r t o introduc e ne w regulation s wit h th e ai m o f reducin g eve n furthe r
operational an d accidenta l pollutio n fro m ships . Thes e activitie s b y th e MEP C hav e resulte d i n a numbe r o f
unified interpretation s an d amendment s t o th e Convention .
The purpos e o f thi s publicatio n i s t o provid e a n eas y referenc e t o th e up-to-dat e provision s an d unifie d
interpretations o f the articles , protocol s an d Annexe s o f the MARPO L Convention , includin g the incorporatio n
of all o f the amendment s that hav e bee n adopte d b y the MEP C an d hav e entere d int o force, u p t o an d includ -
ing th e 201 0 amendment s (a s adopte d b y resolutio n MEPC.190(60 ) an d MEPC.194(61)") . I t shoul d b e noted ,
however, tha t the Secretaria t ha s n o intentio n o f changing the authentic texts editorially or otherwise. Fo r lega l
purposes, th e authenti c text s o f the provision s o f the MARPO L Conventio n shoul d alway s b e consulted .
In addition , amendment s t o Anne x II I adopte d o n 1 Octobe r 201 0 b y resolutio n MEPC.193(61) , a s wel l a s

amendments t o Annexes IV , V an d VI , adopte d o n 1 5 July 2011 b y resolution s MEPC.200(62) , MEPC.201(62) ,
MEPC.202(62) an d MEPC.203(62) , hav e bee n include d i n th e Additiona l Informatio n section . Th e dat e fo r
tacit acceptanc e o f resolutio n MEPC.193(61 ) i s 1 Jul y 201 3 and , i f i t i s accepte d b y tha t date , wil l ente r int o
force on 1 Januar y 2014. Fo r the amendment s to Annexes IV , V and VI , th e dat e for tacit acceptance i s 1 Jul y
2012 and , i f the y ar e accepte d o n tha t date , the y wil l ente r int o forc e o n 1 Januar y 2013 . A s o f th e dat e o f
publication o f thi s edition , th e criteri a fo r entr y int o forc e o f thes e amendment s hav e no t bee n met . I t wa s
felt, however , tha t the amendment s migh t ente r int o forc e befor e th e nex t revisio n o f the presen t consolidate d
edition. Therefore , th e text s o f the abov e resolution s ar e reproduce d i n th e Additiona l Informatio n sectio n o f
this publication . Als o included , fo r eas e o f reference , ar e th e consolidate d text s o f bot h Anne x I V an d Anne x
VI includin g amendments adopte d b y resolution s MEPC.200(62 ) an d MEPC.203(62) , respectively . Fo r consist -
ency i n providin g information , guideline s which ar e no t made mandator y b y the applicabl e Annex, an d whic h
are containe d i n anothe r I M O publication , ar e omitte d fro m th e 201 1 Consolidate d Edition .
* The revised form of the Supplement to the IAPP Certificate, adopted by resolution MEPC. 194(61), has been inserted into Annex VI,
as the amendments were accepted on 1 Augus t 2011 an d will enter into force on 1 Februar y 2012.
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Introduction
Protocol I - Provisions concerning reports on incident s involvin g harmful substances

This Protoco l wa s adopte d o n 2 Novembe r 197 3 an d subsequentl y amende d by :
- 198 5 amendment s (resolutio n MEPC.2 1 (22)) b y whic h th e Protoco l wa s replace d b y a revise d text :
entered int o force o n 6 Apri l 1987 ; an d
1996 amendment s (resolutio n MEPC.68(38) ) o n amendment s t o articl e 11(1) : entere d int o forc e o n
1 Januar y 1998 .
Annex I - Regulation s for the preventio n o f pollution b y oil

Annex I entere d int o forc e o n 2 Octobe r 198 3 and , a s betwee n th e Partie s t o MARPO L 73/78 , supersede s
the Internationa l Conventio n fo r the Preventio n o f Pollutio n o f the Se a b y Oil , 1954 , a s amende d i n 196 2 an d
1969, whic h wa s the n i n force . A numbe r o f amendment s t o Anne x I hav e bee n adopte d b y th e MEP C an d
have entere d int o forc e a s summarize d below :
1984 amendment s (resolutio n MEPC.14(20) ) on contro l o f discharge of oil; retentio n o f oil o n board ;
pumping, pipin g an d discharg e arrangement s o f oi l tankers ; subdivisio n an d stability : entere d int o
force o n 7 January 1986 ;
1987 amendment s (resolutio n MEPC.29(25) ) o n designatio n o f the Gul f of Aden a s a specia l area :
entered int o force on 1 Apri l 1989 ;
1990 amendment s (resolutio n MEPC.39(29) ) o n th e introductio n o f th e harmonize d syste m o f

survey an d certification : entere d int o force o n 3 Februar y 2000 ;
1990 amendment s (resolutio n MEPC.42(30) ) o n designatio n o f the Antarctic are a a s a specia l area :
entered int o force o n 1 7 Marc h 1992 ;
1991 amendment s (resolutio n MEPC.47(31) ) o n ne w regulatio n 26 , Shipboar d Oi l Pollutio n

Emergency Plan , an d othe r amendment s t o Anne x I : entere d int o forc e o n 4 Apri l 1993 ;
1992 amendment s (resolutio n MEPC.5 1 (32)) o n discharg e criteri a o f Annex I : entere d int o forc e o n
6 July 1993 ;
1992 amendment s (resolutio n MEPC.52(32) ) o n ne w regulation s 13 F an d 13 G an d relate d amend -

ments t o Anne x I : entere d int o forc e o n 6 July 1993 ;
1994 amendment s (resolutio n 1 adopte d o n 2 Novembe r 199 4 b y th e Conferenc e o f Partie s t o

MARPOL 73/78 ) o n por t State contro l o n operationa l requirements : entere d int o forc e o n 3 Marc h
1996;
1997 amendment s (resolutio n MEPC.75(40) ) o n designatio n o f Nort h Wes t Europea n water s a s a

special are a an d ne w regulatio n 25A : entere d int o force o n 1 Februar y 1999 ;
1999 amendment s (resolutio n MEPC.78(43) ) o n amendment s t o regulation s 13 G an d 2 6 an d th e

IOPP Certificate: entere d int o force on 1 Januar y 2001;
2001 amendment s (resolutio n MEPC.95(46) ) o n amendment s t o regulatio n 13G : entere d int o forc e
on 1 Septembe r 2002;
2003 amendment s (resolutio n MEPC.111(50) ) o n amendment s t o regulatio n 13G , ne w regulatio n

13H an d relate d amendment s to Anne x I : entere d int o forc e on 5 Apri l 2005 ;
- 200 4 amendment s (resolutio n MEPC.117(52) ) o n th e revise d Anne x I : entere d int o forc e o n

1 Januar y 2007;
2006 amendment s (resolutio n MEPC.14 1 (54)) o n amendment s t o regulation s 1 an d 21 , additio n o f

regulation 12 A and relate d amendment s t o Anne x l : entere d int o forc e o n 1 Augus t 2007;
2006 amendment s (resolutio n MEPC.154(55) ) o n designatio n o f the Souther n Sout h Africa n water s
as a specia l area : entere d int o force on 1 Marc h 2008 ;
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2007 amendment s (resolutio n MEPC.164(56) ) o n amendment s t o regulatio n 38 : entere d int o forc e

on 1 Decembe r 2008;
2009 amendment s (resolutio n MEPC.186(59) ) o n additio n o f a ne w chapte r 8 concernin g transfe r
of oi l carg o betwee n oi l tanker s a t se a an d amendment s t o th e IOP P Certificate ; an d resolutio n
MEPC.187(59) o n amendment s t o regulation s 1 , 12 , 13 , 1 7 an d 3 8 th e IOP P Certificat e an d O i l
Record Book : bot h entere d int o force on 1 Januar y 2011; an d
- 201 0 amendment s (resolutio n MEPC.189(60) ) o n additio n o f a ne w chapte r 9 concernin g the us e or
carriage of oils i n th e Antarctic area : entere d int o force on 1 Augus t 2011.
Annex I I - Regulation s for the contro l o f pollution b y noxiou s

liquid substances in bulk
To facilitat e implementatio n o f th e Annex , th e origina l tex t underwen t amendment s i n 1985 , b y resolutio n
MEPC.16(22), i n respec t of pumping, pipin g and contro l requirements . A t it s twenty-second session , th e MEP C
also decided that, i n accordanc e with articl e I I o f the 197 8 Protocol , "Partie s shal l b e boun d b y the provision s
of Annex I I o f MARPOL 73/7 8 a s amende d fro m 6 Apri l 1987 " (resolutio n MEPC.17(22)) . Subsequen t amend -
ments hav e bee n adopte d b y th e MEP C an d hav e entere d int o force a s summarize d below :
1989 amendment s (resolutio n MEPC.34(27)) , whic h update d appendice s I I an d II I t o mak e the m
compatible wit h chapter s 17/V I an d 18/VI I o f the IB C Cod e an d BC H Code , respectively : entere d
into forc e o n 1 3 Octobe r 1990 ;
1990 amendment s (resolutio n MEPC.39(29) ) o n th e introductio n o f th e harmonize d syste m o f
survey an d certification : entere d int o forc e o n 3 Februar y 2000 ;
1992 amendment s (resolutio n MEPC.57(33) ) o n designatio n o f the Antarcti c are a a s a specia l are a
and list s o f liqui d substance s i n appendice s t o Anne x II : entere d int o force on 1 Jul y 1994 ;
MARPOL 73/78 ) on port State control on operational requirements : entere d int o force on 3 Marc h 1996 ;
1999 amendment s (resolutio n MEPC.78(43) ) o n additio n o f ne w regulatio n 16 : entere d int o forc e
on 1 Januar y 2001; and
- 200 4 amendment s (resolutio n MEPC.118(52) ) o n th e revise d Anne x II : entere d int o forc e o n
1 Januar y 2007.
Annex II I - Regulation s for the preventio n o f pollution b y harmfu l substance s

carried by sea in packaged form
Annex II I entere d int o force on 1 Jul y 1992 . However , lon g before this entry into force date, th e MEPC, with the
concurrence o f the Maritim e Safet y Committe e (MSC) , agree d tha t the Annex shoul d b e implemente d throug h
the I M D G Code . Th e I M D G Cod e ha d amendment s coverin g marine pollutio n prepare d b y the MS C (Amend -
ment 25-89) an d thes e amendment s wer e implemente d fro m 1 Januar y 1991 . Subsequen t amendment s hav e
been adopte d b y th e MEP C an d hav e entere d int o forc e a s summarize d below :
1992 amendment s (resolutio n MEPC.58(33)) , whic h totall y revise d Anne x II I a s a clarification o f the
requirements i n th e origina l versio n o f Annex II I rathe r tha n a chang e o f substance , an d incorpo -
rated th e referenc e to th e I M D G Code : entere d int o forc e o n 2 8 Februar y 1994 ;
MARPOL 73/78) on port State control on operational requirements : entere d int o force on 3 Marc h 1996 ;
2000 amendment s (MEPC.84(44)) , deletin g a claus e relatin g t o taintin g o f seafood : entere d int o
force on 1 Januar y 2002;
2006 amendment s (resolutio n MEPC.156(55) ) o n th e revise d Anne x III : entere d int o forc e o n 1
January 2010 ; an d
- 201 0 amendment s (resolutio n MEPC.193(61) ) o n th e revise d Anne x III : entere d int o forc e o n
1 Januar y 2010; i f they ar e accepte d b y 1 Jul y 2013, the y wil l ente r int o force o n 1 Januar y 2014 .

Introduction
Annex I V - Regulation s for the prevention o f pollution b y sewage from ship s

Annex I V entere d int o forc e o n 2 7 Septembe r 2003 . Subsequen t amendment s hav e bee n adopte d b y th e
MEPC an d hav e entere d int o forc e a s summarize d below :
- 200 4 amendment s (resolutio n MEPC.115(51) ) o n th e revise d Anne x IV : entere d int o forc e o n

1 Augus t 2005;
2006 amendment s (resolutio n MEPC.143(54) ) o n ne w regulatio n 1 3 concernin g por t Stat e contro l

on operationa l requirements : i f the y ar e accepte d o n 1 Februar y 200 7 the y entere d int o forc e o n
1 Augus t 2007;
- 200 7 amendment s (resolutio n MEPC.164(56) ) o n amendmen t o f regulatio n 11.1.1 : entere d int o

force o n 1 Decembe r 2008; an d
2011 amendment s (resolutio n MEPC.200(62) ) o n specia l are a provision s an d th e designatio n o f

the Balti c Se a a s a specia l area : i f they ar e accepte d b y 1 Jul y 2012 , the y wil l ente r int o forc e o n
1 Januar y 2013.
Annex V - Regulations for the prevention o f pollution b y garbage from ships

Annex V entered int o force on 3 1 Decembe r 1988 . Subsequen t amendments hav e been adopte d b y the MEPC
and hav e entere d int o forc e a s summarize d below :
1989 amendment s (resolutio n MEPC.36(28) ) o n designatio n o f the Nort h Se a a s a specia l are a an d

amendment of regulatio n 6 , Exceptions : entere d int o force o n 1 8 Februar y 1991 ;
1990 amendment s (resolutio n MEPC.42(30) ) o n designatio n o f the Antarcti c are a a s a specia l area :
entered int o force o n 1 7 Marc h 1992 ;
1991 amendment s (resolutio n MEPC.48(31) ) o n designatio n o f th e Wide r Caribbea n are a a s a

special area : entere d int o force o n 4 Apri l 1993 ;

MARPOL 73/78 ) on por t State control o n operational requirements : entere d int o force on 3 Marc h 1996 ;
- 199 5 amendment s (resolutio n MEPC.65(37) ) o n amendmen t o f regulatio n 2 an d th e additio n o f a

new regulatio n 9 o f Annex V : entere d int o force o n 1 Jul y 1997 ;
- 200 0 amendment s (resolutio n MEPC.89(45) ) o n amendment s to regulation s 1 , 3 , 5 an d 9 an d t o the

Record o f Garbage Discharge : entere d int o force o n 1 Marc h 2002 ;
2004 amendment s (resolutio n MEPC.116(51 ) o n amendment s t o th e appendi x t o Anne x V : entere d

into force o n 1 Augus t 2005; an d
2011 amendment s (resolutio n MEPC.20 1 (62)) o n th e revise d Anne x V : i f the y ar e accepte d b y

1 Jul y 2012 , the y will ente r int o force o n 1 Januar y 2013 .
Annex VI - Regulation s for the preventio n of air pollutio n from ships

Annex V I i s appende d t o th e Protoco l o f 199 7 t o amen d th e Internationa l Conventio n fo r th e Preventio n o f
Pollution fro m Ships , 1973 , a s modifie d b y th e Protoco l o f 197 8 relatin g thereto , whic h wa s adopte d b y th e
International Conferenc e o f Partie s t o th e MARPO L Conventio n i n Septembe r 1997 . Anne x V I entere d int o
force o n 1 9 Ma y 2005 . Subsequen t amendment s hav e bee n adopte d b y th e MEP C a s summarize d below :
2005 amendment s (resolutio n MEPC.132(53) ) o n introducin g the Harmonize d Syste m o f Survey and
Certification t o the Anne x an d o n designatio n o f the Nort h Se a as a ne w SO x emission contro l are a
(SECA): entere d int o forc e o n 2 2 Novembe r 2006 ;
- 200 8 amendment s (resolutio n MEPC.176(58) ) o n th e revise d Anne x VI : entere d int o forc e o n

1 Jul y 2010;

Introduction
2010 amendment s (resolutio n MEPC.190(60) ) o n th e Nort h America n emissio n contro l area :

entered int o force on 1 Augus t 2011;
2010 amendments (resolutio n MEPC.194(61) ) o n revise d for m o f supplement to the IAP P Certificate:
will ente r int o force o n 1 Februar y 2012; an d
2011 amendment s (resolution MEPC.202(62) ) o n amendment s to regulation s 1 3 an d 1 4 o f Annex VI:

if the y ar e accepte d b y 1 Jul y 2012 , the y wil l ente r int o forc e o n 1 Januar y 2013 ; an d resolutio n
MEPC.203(62) o n regulation s o n energ y efficienc y fo r ships : i f the y ar e accepte d b y 1 Jul y 2012 ,
they wil l ente r int o forc e o n 1 Januar y 2013.

International Conventio n
for the Preventio n o f Pollution
from Ships, 1973
for the Preventio n o f Pollutio n
from Ships, 197 3
THE PARTIE S T O TH E CONVENTION ,
BEING CONSCIOUS of the need to preserve the human environment in general and the marine environment in
particular,
RECOGNIZING tha t deliberate, negligen t or accidental releas e o f oil an d othe r harmfu l substance s fro m ship s
constitutes a serious source of pollution,
RECOGNIZING ALSO the importanc e of the Internationa l Conventio n for the Preventio n o f Pollution o f the Sea
by Oil, 1954 , a s being the first multilateral instrumen t to be concluded with the prime objective of protecting
the environment, an d appreciating the significant contribution which that Convention has made in preservin g
the seas and coastal environment from pollution,
DESIRING t o achiev e th e complet e eliminatio n o f intentional pollutio n o f the marin e environment by oi l an d

other harmful substance s and the minimization o f accidental discharg e of such substances ,
CONSIDERING that this object may best be achieved by establishing rules not limited to oil pollutio n havin g a
universal purport ,
HAVE AGREE D a s follows :
Article 1
General obligations under the Convention
(1) Th e Partie s to the Convention undertak e to give effect to the provisions of the presen t Convention an d
those Annexe s theret o b y whic h the y ar e bound , i n orde r t o preven t th e pollutio n o f th e marin e environ -
ment by the discharge of harmful substance s o r effluents containing such substance s i n contraventio n o f the
Convention.
(2) Unles s expressly provided otherwise, a reference to the present Convention constitutes at the same time
a reference to it s Protocol s and to the Annexes.
Article 2
Definitions
For the purposes of the present Convention, unles s expressly provided otherwise:
(1) Regulation means the regulations contained i n the Annexes to the present Convention.
(2) Harmful substance mean s an y substanc e which , i f introduce d int o the sea , i s liabl e t o creat e hazard s
to huma n health , t o har m livin g resource s an d marin e life , t o damag e amenitie s o r t o interfer e wit h othe r
legitimate uses of the sea, an d include s any substance subject to control b y the present Convention.
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(3) (a) Discharge, i n relatio n t o harmfu l substance s o r effluent s containin g suc h substances , mean s an y
release howsoever caused from a ship and include s any escape, disposal, spilling, leaking , pumping,
emitting o r emptying ;
(b) Discharge doe s no t include :

(i) dumpin g withi n th e meanin g o f th e Conventio n o n th e Preventio n o f Marin e Pollutio n b y
Dumping o f Wastes an d Othe r Matter , don e a t Londo n o n 1 3 Novembe r 1972 ; o r
(ii) releas e o f harmfu l substance s directl y arisin g fro m th e exploration , exploitatio n an d associ -
ated offshor e processin g o f sea-bed minera l resources ; o r
(iii) releas e o f harmfu l substance s fo r purpose s o f legitimat e scientifi c researc h int o pollutio n
abatement o r control .
(4) Ship mean s a vesse l o f any typ e whatsoeve r operatin g i n th e marin e environmen t and include s hydrofoi l
boats, air-cushio n vehicles , submersibles , floatin g craf t and fixe d o r floatin g platforms .
(5) Administration mean s th e Governmen t o f th e Stat e unde r whos e authorit y th e shi p i s operating . W i t h
respect t o a shi p entitle d t o fl y a fla g o f an y State , th e Administratio n i s th e Governmen t o f tha t State . W i t h
respect t o fixe d o r floatin g platform s engage d i n exploratio n an d exploitatio n o f th e sea-be d an d subsoi l
thereof adjacen t t o th e coas t ove r whic h th e coasta l Stat e exercise s sovereig n right s fo r th e purpose s o f
exploration an d exploitatio n o f thei r natura l resources , th e Administratio n i s th e Governmen t o f th e coasta l
State concerned .
(6) Incident mean s a n even t involvin g th e actua l o r probabl e discharg e int o th e se a o f a harmfu l substance ,
or effluent s containin g suc h a substance .
(7) Organization mean s th e Inter-Governmenta l Maritim e Consultativ e Organization. *
Article 3
Application
(1) Th e presen t Convention shal l appl y to :
(a) ship s entitle d t o fl y th e fla g o f a Part y t o th e Convention ; an d
(b) ship s no t entitle d t o fl y th e fla g o f a Part y bu t which operat e unde r th e authorit y o f a Party .
(2) Nothin g i n th e presen t articl e shal l b e construe d a s derogatin g fro m o r extendin g th e sovereig n right s
of th e Partie s unde r internationa l la w ove r th e sea-be d an d subsoi l thereo f adjacen t t o thei r coast s fo r th e
purposes o f exploration an d exploitatio n o f their natura l resources .
(3) Th e presen t Conventio n shal l no t appl y t o an y warship , nava l auxiliar y o r othe r shi p owne d o r operate d
by a Stat e an d used , fo r th e tim e being , onl y o n governmen t non-commercia l service . However , eac h Part y
shall ensur e b y th e adoptio n o f appropriat e measure s no t impairin g th e operation s o r operationa l capabilitie s
of such ship s owne d o r operated b y it , tha t such ship s ac t i n a manne r consistent , s o far a s i s reasonabl e an d
practicable, wit h th e presen t Convention .
Article 4
Violation
(1) An y violatio n o f the requirement s o f the presen t Conventio n shal l b e prohibite d an d sanction s shal l b e
established therefo r unde r th e la w o f the Administratio n o f the shi p concerne d whereve r th e violatio n occurs .
If th e Administratio n i s informe d o f suc h a violatio n an d i s satisfie d tha t sufficien t evidenc e i s availabl e t o
enable proceeding s t o b e brough t i n respec t o f th e allege d violation , i t shal l caus e suc h proceeding s t o b e
taken a s soo n a s possible , i n accordanc e with it s law .
* Th e name of the Organization was changed to "International Maritim e Organization" b y virtue of amendments to the Organization's
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(2) An y violatio n o f th e requirement s o f th e presen t Conventio n withi n th e jurisdictio n o f an y Part y t o

the Conventio n shal l b e prohibite d an d sanction s shal l b e establishe d therefo r unde r th e la w o f tha t Party .
Whenever suc h a violatio n occurs , tha t Part y shal l either :
(a) caus e proceeding s t o b e take n i n accordanc e wit h it s law ; o r
(b) furnis h t o th e Administration o f the shi p suc h informatio n an d evidenc e a s ma y b e i n it s possessio n
that a violatio n ha s occurred .
(3) Wher e informatio n o r evidenc e wit h respec t t o an y violatio n o f th e presen t Conventio n b y a shi p i s
furnished t o th e Administratio n o f tha t ship , th e Administratio n shal l promptl y infor m th e Part y whic h ha s
furnished th e informatio n o r evidence , an d th e Organization , o f the actio n taken .
(4) Th e penaltie s specifie d unde r th e la w o f a Part y pursuan t t o th e presen t articl e shal l b e adequat e i n
severity t o discourag e violation s o f th e presen t Conventio n an d shal l b e equall y sever e irrespectiv e o f wher e
the violation s occur .
Article 5
Certificates and special rules on inspection of ships
(1) Subjec t t o th e provision s o f paragrap h (2 ) o f th e presen t articl e a certificat e issue d unde r th e authorit y
of a Part y t o th e Conventio n i n accordanc e wit h th e provision s o f th e regulation s shal l b e accepte d b y th e
other Partie s an d regarde d fo r al l purpose s covere d b y th e presen t Conventio n a s havin g th e sam e validit y a s
a certificat e issue d b y them .
(2) A ship require d to hol d a certificat e i n accordanc e with th e provision s o f the regulation s i s subject , whil e
in th e port s o r offshor e terminal s unde r th e jurisdictio n o f a Party , t o inspectio n b y officer s dul y authorize d
by that Party . An y suc h inspectio n shal l b e limite d t o verifyin g that there i s o n boar d a vali d certificate , unles s
there ar e clea r ground s fo r believin g tha t th e conditio n o f th e shi p o r it s equipmen t doe s no t correspon d
substantially with th e particular s o f that certificate. I n tha t case, o r i f the shi p does no t carry a vali d certificate ,
the Part y carryin g ou t th e inspectio n shal l tak e suc h step s a s wil l ensur e tha t the shi p shal l no t sail unti l i t ca n
proceed t o se a without presenting an unreasonabl e threat of harm t o the marin e environment. Tha t Part y may ,
however, gran t suc h a shi p permissio n t o leav e th e por t o r offshor e termina l fo r th e purpos e o f proceeding to
the neares t appropriat e repai r yar d available .
(3) I f a Part y denie s a foreig n shi p entr y t o th e port s o r offshor e terminal s unde r it s jurisdictio n o r take s an y
action agains t suc h a shi p fo r th e reaso n tha t th e shi p doe s no t compl y wit h th e provision s o f th e presen t
Convention, th e Part y shal l immediatel y infor m th e consu l o r diplomatic representativ e o f the Part y whos e fla g
the shi p i s entitle d t o fly , o r i f thi s i s no t possible , th e Administratio n o f the shi p concerned . Befor e denyin g
entry o r taking suc h actio n th e Part y ma y reques t consultatio n wit h th e Administratio n o f the shi p concerned .
Information shal l als o b e give n t o the Administration whe n a shi p doe s no t carr y a vali d certificat e i n accord -
ance wit h th e provision s o f the regulations .
(4) Wit h respec t t o th e shi p o f non-Partie s t o th e Convention , Partie s shal l appl y th e requirement s o f th e
present Conventio n a s ma y b e necessar y t o ensur e tha t n o mor e favourabl e treatmen t i s give n t o suc h ships .
Article 6
Detection of violations and enforcement of the Convention
(1) Partie s t o th e Conventio n shal l co-operat e i n th e detectio n o f violation s an d th e enforcemen t o f th e

provisions o f th e presen t Convention , usin g al l appropriat e an d practicabl e measure s o f detectio n an d
environmental monitoring , adequat e procedure s fo r reportin g an d accumulatio n o f evidence .
(2) A ship to which th e presen t Convention applie s may , i n an y port or offshore terminal o f a Party , b e subject
to inspectio n b y officer s appointe d o r authorize d b y that Part y for the purpos e o f verifying whethe r the shi p ha s
discharged an y harmfu l substance s i n violatio n o f the provision s o f the regulations . I f an inspectio n indicate s a
violation o f the Convention , a repor t shal l b e forwarde d t o th e Administratio n fo r an y appropriat e action .
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(3) An y Part y shal l furnis h t o th e Administratio n evidence , i f any , tha t th e shi p ha s discharge d harmfu l
substances o r effluent s containin g suc h substance s i n violatio n o f th e provision s o f th e regulations . I f i t i s
practicable t o d o so , th e competen t authorit y o f th e forme r Part y shal l notif y th e maste r o f th e shi p o f th e
alleged violation .
(4) Upo n receivin g suc h evidence , th e Administratio n s o informe d shal l investigat e th e matter , an d ma y
request th e othe r Part y t o furnis h furthe r o r bette r evidenc e o f th e allege d contravention . I f th e Administra -
tion i s satisfie d tha t sufficien t evidenc e i s availabl e t o enabl e proceeding s t o b e brough t i n respec t o f th e
alleged violation , i t shal l caus e suc h proceeding s t o b e take n i n accordanc e wit h it s la w a s soo n a s possible .
The Administratio n shal l promptl y infor m th e Part y whic h ha s reporte d th e allege d violation , a s wel l a s th e
Organization, o f the actio n taken .
(5) A Part y ma y als o inspec t a shi p t o whic h th e presen t Conventio n applie s whe n i t enter s th e port s o r
offshore terminals unde r its jurisdiction, i f a request for an investigatio n i s received from an y Part y together with
sufficient evidence that the shi p ha s discharge d harmfu l substance s o r effluents containin g suc h substance s i n
any place . Th e repor t of such investigatio n shal l b e sen t to the Part y requestin g i t and t o th e Administration s o
that th e appropriat e actio n ma y b e take n unde r th e presen t Convention .
Article 7
Undue delay to ships
(1) Al l possibl e effort s shal l b e mad e t o avoi d a shi p bein g undul y detaine d o r delaye d unde r article s 4 , 5
or 6 o f the presen t Convention .
(2) Whe n a shi p i s undul y detaine d o r delaye d unde r article s 4 , 5 o r 6 o f the presen t Convention, i t shall b e
entitled t o compensatio n fo r an y los s o r damag e suffered .
Article 8
Reports on incidents involving harmful substances
(1) A repor t o f an inciden t shal l b e mad e withou t dela y t o th e fulles t exten t possibl e i n accordanc e wit h th e
provisions o f Protoco l I t o th e presen t Convention .
(2) Eac h Part y t o th e Conventio n shall :
(a) mak e al l arrangement s necessar y fo r a n appropriat e office r o r agenc y t o receiv e an d proces s al l

reports o n incidents ; an d
(b) notif y th e Organizatio n wit h complet e detail s o f such arrangement s fo r circulatio n t o othe r Partie s
and Membe r State s o f the Organization .
(3) Wheneve r a Part y receive s a repor t unde r th e provision s o f the presen t article , tha t Part y shal l rela y th e
report withou t dela y to :
(a) th e Administratio n o f the shi p involved ; an d
(b) an y othe r Stat e whic h ma y b e affected .
(4) Eac h Part y t o th e Conventio n undertake s t o issu e instruction s t o it s maritim e inspectio n vessel s an d
aircraft and to othe r appropriate services , t o repor t to it s authoritie s an y inciden t referre d to i n Protoco l I t o the
present Convention . Tha t Part y shall , i f i t considers i t appropriate, repor t accordingl y t o the Organizatio n an d
to an y othe r Part y concerned .
Article 9
Other treaties and interpretation
(1) Upo n it s entr y int o force , th e presen t Conventio n supersede s th e Internationa l Conventio n fo r th e
Prevention o f Pollutio n o f the Sea b y Oil, 1954 , a s amended, a s betwee n Partie s to tha t Convention.

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(2) Nothin g i n th e presen t Conventio n shal l prejudic e th e codificatio n an d developmen t o f th e la w o f th e

sea b y th e Unite d Nation s Conferenc e o n th e La w o f the Se a convene d pursuan t t o resolutio n 275 0 C(XXV )
of th e Genera l Assembl y o f th e Unite d Nation s no r th e presen t o r futur e claim s an d lega l view s o f an y Stat e
concerning th e la w o f the se a an d th e natur e an d exten t of coastal an d fla g Stat e jurisdiction.
(3) Th e ter m "jurisdiction " i n th e presen t Conventio n shal l b e construe d i n th e ligh t o f internationa l la w i n
force a t th e tim e o f applicatio n o r interpretatio n o f the presen t Convention .
Article 10
Settlement of disputes
Any disput e betwee n tw o o r mor e Partie s t o th e Conventio n concernin g th e interpretatio n o r applicatio n o f

the presen t Convention shall , i f settlement b y negotiatio n betwee n th e Partie s involve d ha s no t bee n possible ,
and i f these Partie s d o no t otherwise agree , b e submitte d upo n reques t of any of them t o arbitratio n a s se t out
in Protoco l I I t o th e presen t Convention.
Article 11
Communication of information
(1) Th e Partie s t o th e Conventio n undertak e t o communicat e t o th e Organization :
(a) th e tex t o f laws , orders , decree s an d regulation s an d othe r instrument s whic h hav e bee n promul -
gated o n th e variou s matter s withi n th e scop e o f the presen t Convention ;
(b) a lis t o f non-governmenta l agencie s whic h ar e authorize d t o ac t o n thei r behal f i n matter s relatin g
to the design, constructio n an d equipmen t of ships carryin g harmfu l substance s i n accordanc e with
the provision s o f the regulations; *
(c) a sufficien t numbe r o f specimens o f their certificate s issue d unde r th e provision s o f the regulations ;
(d) a lis t o f receptio n facilitie s includin g thei r location , capacit y an d availabl e facilitie s an d othe r
characteristics;
(e) officia l report s o r summarie s o f official report s i n s o fa r a s the y sho w th e result s o f the applicatio n
of the presen t Convention ; an d
(f) a n annua l statistica l report , i n a for m standardize d b y th e Organization , o f penaltie s actuall y

imposed fo r infringemen t o f the presen t Convention .
(2) Th e Organizatio n shal l notif y Partie s o f th e receip t o f an y communication s unde r th e presen t articl e
and circulat e t o al l Partie s an y informatio n communicate d t o i t unde r subparagraph s (1)(b ) t o (f ) o f the presen t
article.
Article 12
Casualties to ships
(1) Eac h Administratio n undertake s t o conduc t a n investigatio n o f an y casualt y occurrin g t o an y o f it s ship s

subject t o th e provision s o f the regulation s i f suc h casualt y ha s produce d a majo r deleteriou s effec t upo n th e
marine environment .
(2) Eac h Part y t o th e Conventio n undertake s t o suppl y th e Organizatio n wit h informatio n concernin g th e
findings o f such investigation , whe n i t judges that suc h informatio n ma y assis t i n determinin g what change s i n
the presen t Conventio n migh t b e desirable .
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Article 13
Signature, ratification, acceptance, approval and accession
(1) Th e presen t Conventio n shal l remai n ope n fo r signatur e a t th e Headquarter s o f th e Organizatio n fro m
15 Januar y 197 4 unti l 3 1 Decembe r 197 4 an d shal l thereafte r remai n ope n fo r accession . State s ma y becom e
Parties t o th e presen t Conventio n by :
(a) signatur e withou t reservatio n a s t o ratification , acceptanc e o r approval ; o r
(b) signatur e subjec t t o ratification , acceptanc e o r approval , followe d b y ratification , acceptanc e o r

approval; o r
(c) accession.
(2) Ratification , acceptance , approva l o r accessio n shal l b e effecte d b y th e deposi t o f an instrumen t t o tha t
effect wit h th e Secretary-Genera l o f the Organization .
(3) Th e Secretary-Genera l o f the Organization shal l infor m al l State s which hav e signed th e present Conven-
tion o r accede d t o i t o f an y signatur e o r o f th e deposi t o f an y ne w instrumen t o f ratification , acceptance ,
approval o r accessio n an d th e dat e o f it s deposit .
Article 14
Optional Annexes
(1) A Stat e ma y a t the time of signing, ratifying , accepting , approvin g or accedin g to th e presen t Convention
declare tha t i t doe s no t accep t an y on e o r al l o f Annexe s III , I V an d V (hereinafte r referre d t o a s "Optiona l
Annexes") o f the presen t Convention. Subjec t to th e above , Partie s t o th e Conventio n shal l b e boun d b y an y
Annex i n it s entirety .
(2) A Stat e whic h ha s declare d tha t i t i s no t boun d b y a n Optiona l Anne x ma y a t an y tim e accep t suc h
Annex b y depositin g wit h th e Organizatio n a n instrumen t o f the kin d referre d t o i n articl e 13(2) .
(3) A Stat e whic h make s a declaratio n unde r paragrap h (1 ) o f the presen t articl e i n respec t o f a n Optiona l
Annex an d whic h ha s no t subsequentl y accepte d tha t Annex i n accordanc e wit h paragrap h (2 ) o f the presen t
article shal l no t b e unde r an y obligatio n no r entitle d t o clai m an y privilege s unde r th e presen t Conventio n
in respec t o f matter s relate d t o suc h Anne x an d al l reference s t o Partie s i n th e presen t Conventio n shal l no t
include that State i n s o far a s matter s relate d t o suc h Anne x ar e concerned .
(4) Th e Organization shal l infor m th e State s which hav e signe d o r acceded t o the presen t Convention o f any
declaration unde r the presen t article as well a s the receip t of any instrumen t deposited i n accordanc e with th e
provisions o f paragraph (2 ) o f the presen t article .
Article 15
Entry in force
(1) Th e presen t Conventio n shal l ente r int o forc e 1 2 month s afte r th e dat e o n whic h no t les s tha n 1 5 States ,
the combine d merchan t fleets o f which constitut e no t les s tha n 5 0 pe r cen t o f the gros s tonnag e o f the world' s
merchant shipping , hav e becom e partie s t o i t i n accordanc e wit h articl e 13 .
(2) A n Optiona l Anne x shal l ente r int o forc e 1 2 month s afte r th e dat e o n whic h th e condition s stipulate d i n
paragraph (1 ) o f the presen t articl e hav e bee n satisfie d i n relatio n t o tha t Annex .
(3) Th e Organizatio n shal l infor m th e State s whic h hav e signe d th e presen t Conventio n o r accede d t o i t
of th e dat e o n whic h i t enter s int o forc e an d o f th e dat e o n whic h a n Optiona l Anne x enter s int o forc e i n
accordance wit h paragrap h (2 ) o f the presen t article .

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(4) Fo r State s whic h hav e deposite d a n instrumen t o f ratification , acceptance , approva l o r accessio n i n
respect o f th e presen t Conventio n o r an y Optiona l Anne x afte r th e requirement s fo r entr y int o forc e thereo f
have been me t but prior to the date of entry int o force, th e ratification , acceptance , approva l o r accession shal l
take effec t o n th e dat e o f entr y int o forc e o f the Conventio n o r suc h Anne x o r thre e month s afte r th e dat e o f
deposit o f the instrumen t whicheve r i s th e late r date .
(5) Fo r State s whic h hav e deposite d a n instrumen t o f ratification , acceptance , approva l o r accessio n afte r
the dat e o n whic h th e Conventio n o r a n Optiona l Anne x entere d int o force , th e Conventio n o r th e Optiona l
Annex shal l becom e effectiv e thre e month s afte r th e dat e o f deposi t o f the instrument .
(6) Afte r the date on whic h al l th e conditions require d unde r article 1 6 to bring an amendmen t to the present
Convention o r a n Optiona l Anne x int o forc e hav e bee n fulfilled , an y instrumen t o f ratification , acceptance ,
approval o r accessio n deposite d shal l appl y t o th e Conventio n o r Anne x a s amended .
Article 16
Amendments
(1) Th e present Convention ma y b e amended b y any of the procedure s specifie d i n the following paragraphs.
(2) Amendment s afte r consideratio n b y th e Organization :
(a) an y amendment proposed b y a Part y to the Convention shal l b e submitted t o the Organization an d
circulated b y it s Secretary-Genera l t o al l Member s o f th e Organizatio n an d al l Partie s a t leas t si x
months prio r t o it s consideration ;
(b) an y amendmen t propose d an d circulate d a s abov e shal l b e submitte d t o a n appropriat e bod y b y

the Organizatio n fo r consideration ;
(c) Partie s to the Convention, whethe r or no t Members o f the Organization , shal l b e entitled to partici -
pate i n th e proceeding s o f the appropriat e body ;
(d) amendment s shall b e adopted b y a two-thirds majorit y of only the Partie s to the Conventio n presen t
and voting ;
(e) i f adopted i n accordanc e with subparagrap h (d ) above , amendment s shall b e communicated b y the
Secretary-General o f the Organizatio n t o al l th e Partie s t o th e Conventio n fo r acceptance ;
(f) a n amendmen t shal l b e deeme d t o hav e bee n accepte d i n th e following circumstances :

(i) a n amendmen t t o a n articl e o f th e Conventio n shal l b e deeme d t o hav e bee n accepte d o n
the dat e o n whic h i t i s accepte d b y two third s o f the Parties , th e combine d merchan t fleets o f
which constitut e no t les s tha n 5 0 pe r cen t of the gros s tonnag e o f the world' s merchan t fleet ;
(ii) a n amendmen t t o a n Anne x t o th e Conventio n shal l b e deeme d t o hav e bee n accepte d i n
accordance wit h th e procedur e specifie d i n subparagrap h (f)(iii ) unles s th e appropriat e body ,
at th e tim e o f it s adoption , determine s tha t th e amendmen t shal l b e deeme d t o hav e bee n
accepted o n th e dat e o n whic h i t i s accepte d b y tw o third s o f th e Parties , th e combine d
merchant fleet s o f whic h constitut e no t les s tha n 5 0 pe r cen t o f th e gros s tonnag e o f th e
world's merchan t fleet. Nevertheless , a t any time befor e the entry int o force of an amendmen t
to a n Anne x t o th e Convention , a Part y ma y notif y the Secretary-Genera l o f the Organizatio n
that it s expres s approva l wil l b e necessar y befor e th e amendmen t enter s int o forc e fo r it . Th e
latter shal l brin g suc h notificatio n an d th e dat e o f it s receip t t o th e notic e o f Parties ;
(iii) a n amendmen t t o a n appendi x t o a n Anne x t o th e Conventio n shal l b e deeme d t o hav e

been accepte d a t th e en d o f a perio d t o b e determine d b y th e appropriat e bod y a t th e tim e
of it s adoption , whic h perio d shal l b e no t les s tha n te n months , unles s withi n tha t perio d a n
objection i s communicate d t o th e Organizatio n b y no t les s tha n on e third o f the Partie s o r b y
the Partie s th e combine d merchan t fleet s o f whic h constitut e no t les s tha n 5 0 pe r cen t o f the
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(iv) a n amendmen t to Protoco l I t o the Conventio n shal l b e subjec t to the sam e procedure s a s fo r
the amendment s t o the Annexe s t o th e Convention , a s provide d fo r i n subparagraph s (f)(ii ) o r
(f)(iii) above ;
(v) a n amendmen t to Protoco l I I t o the Convention shal l b e subject to the same procedures as for
the amendment s t o a n articl e o f the Convention , a s provide d fo r i n subparagrap h (f)(i ) above ;
(g) th e amendmen t shal l ente r int o forc e unde r th e followin g conditions :
(i) i n th e cas e o f a n amendmen t to a n articl e o f the Convention , t o Protoco l II , o r t o Protoco l I

or t o a n Anne x t o th e Conventio n no t unde r th e procedur e specifie d i n subparagrap h (f)(iii) ,
the amendmen t accepte d i n conformit y wit h th e foregoing provision s shal l ente r int o force si x
months afte r th e dat e o f it s acceptanc e wit h respec t t o th e Partie s whic h hav e declare d tha t
they hav e accepte d it ;
(ii) i n th e case of an amendmen t to Protoco l I , t o an appendi x to an Anne x or to an Anne x to the

Convention unde r th e procedur e specifie d i n subparagrap h (f)(iii) , th e amendmen t deeme d
to hav e bee n accepte d i n accordanc e wit h th e foregoin g condition s shal l ente r int o forc e si x
months afte r it s acceptanc e fo r al l th e Partie s wit h th e exceptio n o f those which , befor e tha t
date, hav e mad e a declaratio n tha t they d o no t accept i t or a declaratio n unde r subparagrap h
(f)(ii), tha t their express approva l i s necessary .
(3) Amendmen t b y a Conference :
(a) Upo n th e reques t o f a Party , concurre d i n b y a t leas t on e thir d o f th e Parties , th e Organizatio n

shall conven e a Conferenc e o f Partie s t o th e Conventio n t o conside r amendment s t o th e presen t
Convention.
(b) Ever y amendmen t adopte d b y suc h a Conferenc e b y a two-third s majorit y o f thos e presen t an d
voting o f th e Partie s shal l b e communicate d b y th e Secretary-Genera l o f th e Organizatio n t o al l
Contracting Partie s fo r thei r acceptance .
(c) Unles s the Conferenc e decides otherwise , th e amendment shall b e deemed to hav e bee n accepte d
and t o hav e entere d int o forc e i n accordanc e wit h th e procedure s specifie d fo r tha t purpos e i n
paragraph (2)(f ) an d (g ) above .
(4) (a )I n th e cas e o f a n amendmen t to a n Optiona l Annex , a referenc e i n th e presen t articl e t o a "Part y

to th e Convention " shal l b e deeme d t o mea n a referenc e t o a Part y boun d b y tha t Annex.
(b) An y Part y which ha s declined to accep t an amendmen t to a n Anne x shal l b e treated a s a non-Part y
only fo r th e purpos e o f applicatio n o f that amendment .
(5) Th e adoptio n an d entr y int o forc e o f a ne w Anne x shal l b e subjec t t o th e sam e procedure s a s fo r th e
adoption an d entr y int o forc e o f an amendmen t to a n articl e o f the Convention .
(6) Unles s expressl y provide d otherwise , an y amendmen t to the presen t Convention mad e unde r this article ,
which relate s t o th e structur e o f a ship , shal l appl y onl y t o ship s fo r which th e buildin g contrac t i s placed , o r
in th e absenc e o f a buildin g contract , th e kee l o f which i s laid , o n o r afte r the dat e o n whic h th e amendmen t
comes int o force .
(7) An y amendmen t to a Protoco l o r to a n Anne x shal l relat e t o th e substanc e o f that Protoco l o r Anne x an d
shall b e consisten t with th e article s o f the presen t Convention .
(8) Th e Secretary-Genera l o f th e Organizatio n shal l infor m al l Partie s o f an y amendment s whic h ente r int o
force unde r th e presen t article , togethe r wit h th e dat e o n whic h eac h suc h amendmen t enter s int o force .
(9) An y declaratio n o f acceptanc e o r o f objectio n t o a n amendmen t unde r th e presen t articl e shal l b e

notified i n writin g t o th e Secretary-Genera l o f th e Organization . Th e latte r shal l brin g suc h notificatio n an d
the dat e o f it s receip t to th e notic e o f the Partie s t o th e Convention .

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Article 17
Promotion of technical co-operation
The Partie s t o th e Conventio n shal l promote , i n consultatio n wit h th e Organizatio n an d othe r internationa l
bodies, wit h assistanc e an d co-ordinatio n b y th e Executiv e Directo r o f th e Unite d Nation s Environmen t
Programme, suppor t fo r thos e Partie s whic h reques t technica l assistanc e for :
(a) th e trainin g o f scientific an d technica l personnel ;
(b) th e suppl y o f necessar y equipmen t an d facilitie s fo r receptio n an d monitoring ;
(c) th e facilitatio n o f othe r measure s an d arrangement s t o preven t o r mitigat e pollutio n o f th e marin e

environment b y ships ; an d
(d) th e encouragemen t o f research ;
preferably withi n th e countrie s concerned , s o furtherin g the aim s an d purpose s o f the presen t Convention .
Article 18
Denunciation
(1) Th e presen t Conventio n o r an y Optiona l Anne x ma y b e denounce d b y an y Partie s t o th e Conventio n a t

any tim e afte r th e expir y o f five year s fro m th e dat e o n whic h th e Conventio n o r suc h Anne x enter s int o forc e
for tha t Party .
(2) Denunciatio n shal l b e effecte d b y notificatio n i n writin g t o th e Secretary-Genera l o f th e Organizatio n

w h o shal l infor m al l th e othe r Partie s o f any suc h notificatio n receive d an d o f the dat e o f it s receip t a s wel l a s
the dat e o n whic h suc h denunciatio n take s effect .
(3) A denunciatio n shal l tak e effec t 1 2 month s afte r receip t o f th e notificatio n o f denunciatio n b y th e
Secretary-General o f the Organizatio n o r afte r th e expir y o f an y othe r longe r perio d whic h ma y b e indicate d
in th e notification .
Article 19
Deposit and registration
(1) Th e presen t Conventio n shal l b e deposite d wit h th e Secretary-Genera l o f th e Organizatio n wh o shal l

transmit certifie d tru e copie s thereo f to al l State s whic h hav e signe d th e presen t Conventio n o r accede d t o it .
(2) A s soo n a s th e presen t Conventio n enter s int o force , th e tex t shal l b e transmitte d b y th e Secretary -
General o f th e Organizatio n t o th e Secretary-Genera l o f th e Unite d Nation s fo r registratio n an d publication ,
in accordanc e wit h Articl e 10 2 o f the Charte r o f the Unite d Nations .
Article 20
Languages
The presen t Convention i s establishe d i n a singl e cop y i n th e English , French , Russia n an d Spanis h languages ,
each tex t bein g equall y authentic . Officia l translation s i n th e Arabic , German , Italia n an d Japanes e language s
shall b e prepare d an d deposite d wit h th e signe d original .
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the undersigned * bein g duly authorized b y their respective governments for that purpose
have signe d th e presen t convention .
DONE A T LONDO N thi s secon d da y o f November , on e thousan d nin e hundre d an d seventy-three .
Signatures omitted.

Protocol o f 1978
relating to the
for the
Prevention o f Pollutio n
from Ships, 197 3
Protocol o f 1978 relatin g to the
International Conventio n fo r the Preventio n
of Pollution from Ships , 197 3
THE PARTIE S T O TH E PRESEN T PROTOCOL ,
RECOGNIZING th e significan t contribution whic h ca n b e mad e b y th e Internationa l Conventio n fo r the Preven -

tion o f Pollutio n fro m Ships , 1973 , t o th e protectio n o f the marin e environmen t from pollutio n fro m ships ,
RECOGNIZING ALS O th e nee d t o improv e furthe r th e preventio n an d contro l o f marin e pollutio n fro m ships ,
particularly oi l tankers ,
RECOGNIZING FURTHE R th e nee d fo r implementin g th e regulation s fo r th e preventio n o f pollutio n b y oi l

contained i n Anne x I o f that Conventio n a s earl y an d a s widel y a s possible ,
ACKNOWLEDGING HOWEVE R th e nee d t o defe r th e applicatio n o f Anne x I I o f tha t Conventio n unti l certai n
technical problem s hav e bee n satisfactoril y resolved ,
CONSIDERING tha t thes e objective s ma y bes t b e achieve d b y th e conclusio n o f a Protoco l relatin g t o th e

International Conventio n fo r th e Preventio n o f Pollutio n fro m Ships , 1973 ,
H A V E AGREE D a s follows :
Article I
General obligations
1 Th e Partie s t o th e presen t Protoco l undertak e t o giv e effec t t o th e provision s of :
(a) th e presen t Protoco l an d th e Anne x heret o whic h shal l constitut e a n integra l par t o f th e presen t
Protocol; an d
(b) th e Internationa l Conventio n fo r th e Preventio n o f Pollutio n fro m Ships , 197 3 (hereinafte r referre d
to a s "th e Convention") , subjec t to th e modification s an d addition s se t out i n th e presen t Protocol .
2 Th e provision s o f the Conventio n an d th e presen t Protoco l shal l b e rea d an d interprete d togethe r a s on e

single instrument .
3 Ever y referenc e t o th e presen t Protoco l constitute s a t the sam e tim e a referenc e to th e Annex hereto .
Article II
Implementation of Annex II of the Convention
1 Notwithstandin g th e provision s o f articl e 14(1 ) o f th e Convention , th e Partie s t o th e presen t Protoco l

agree tha t they shal l no t b e boun d b y th e provision s o f Annex I I o f the Conventio n fo r a perio d o f three year s
from th e dat e o f entr y int o forc e o f th e presen t Protoco l o r fo r suc h longe r perio d a s ma y b e decide d b y a
two-thirds majorit y o f th e Partie s t o th e presen t Protoco l i n th e Marin e Environmen t Protectio n Committe e
(hereinafter referre d t o a s "th e Committee" ) o f th e Inter-Governmenta l Maritim e Consultativ e Organizatio n
(hereinafter referre d t o a s "th e Organization"). *
* Th e name of the Organization was changed to "International Maritime Organization" by virtue of amendments to the Organization's
Convention which entered int o force on 22 Ma y 1982 .
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2 Durin g the perio d specifie d i n paragrap h 1 o f this article , th e Partie s t o the presen t Protoco l shal l no t be
under an y obligation s no r entitle d t o clai m an y privilege s unde r th e Conventio n i n respec t o f matter s relatin g
to Annex I I o f the Conventio n an d al l referenc e to Partie s i n th e Conventio n shal l no t includ e the Partie s to the
present Protoco l i n s o fa r a s matter s relatin g t o tha t Annex ar e concerned .
Article III
Communication of information
The tex t of article 11(1)(b ) o f the Conventio n i s replace d b y th e following :
"a lis t o f nominate d surveyor s o r recognize d organization s whic h ar e authorize d t o ac t o n thei r behal f
in th e administratio n o f matter s relatin g t o th e design , construction , equipmen t an d operatio n o f ship s
carrying harmfu l substance s i n accordanc e wit h th e provision s o f th e regulation s fo r circulatio n t o th e
Parties fo r informatio n o f their officers . Th e Administratio n shal l therefor e notif y th e Organizatio n o f the
specific responsibilitie s an d condition s o f the authorit y delegate d t o nominate d surveyor s o r recognize d
organizations;".
Article IV
1 Th e presen t Protoco l shal l b e ope n fo r signatur e a t th e Headquarter s o f th e Organizatio n fro m 1 Jun e

1978 t o 3 1 Ma y 197 9 an d shal l thereafte r remai n ope n fo r accession. State s ma y becom e Partie s to the presen t
Protocol by :
(a) signatur e withou t reservatio n a s t o ratification , acceptanc e o r approval ; o r
(b) signature , subjec t t o ratification , acceptanc e o r approval , followe d b y ratification , acceptanc e o r

approval; o r
(c) accession .
2 Ratification , acceptance , approva l o r accessio n shal l b e effecte d b y th e deposi t o f a n instrumen t to tha t

effect with th e Secretary-Genera l o f the Organization .
Article V
Entry into force
1 Th e presen t Protoco l shal l ente r int o force 1 2 month s afte r the dat e on whic h no t les s than 1 5 States , th e
combined merchan t fleet s o f whic h constitut e no t les s tha n 5 0 pe r cen t o f th e gros s tonnag e o f th e world' s
merchant shipping , hav e becom e Partie s t o i t i n accordanc e wit h articl e I V o f the presen t Protocol .
2 An y instrumen t o f ratification , acceptance , approva l o r accessio n deposite d afte r th e dat e o n whic h th e

present Protoco l enter s int o forc e shal l tak e effec t thre e month s afte r th e dat e o f deposit .
3 Afte r th e dat e o n whic h a n amendmen t t o th e presen t Protoco l i s deeme d t o hav e bee n accepte d i n
accordance wit h articl e 1 6 o f the Convention , an y instrumen t o f ratification , acceptance , approva l o r acces -
sion deposite d shal l appl y t o th e presen t Protoco l a s amended .
Article VI
Amendments
The procedure s se t out i n articl e 1 6 o f the Convention i n respec t of amendments to the articles , a n Anne x an d
an appendi x to a n Anne x o f the Conventio n shal l appl y respectivel y to amendment s t o the articles , th e Annex
and a n appendi x t o th e Anne x o f the presen t Protocol .

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Article VII
Denunciation
1 Th e presen t Protoco l ma y b e denounce d b y an y Part y to the presen t Protoco l a t any time afte r the expir y
of fiv e year s fro m th e dat e o n whic h th e Protoco l enter s int o forc e for that Party .
2 Denunciatio n shal l b e effecte d b y th e deposi t o f a n instrumen t o f denunciatio n wit h th e Secretary -

General o f the Organization .
3A denunciatio n shal l tak e effec t 1 2 month s afte r receip t o f the notificatio n b y th e Secretary-Genera l o f
the Organizatio n o r afte r th e expir y o f an y othe r longe r perio d whic h ma y b e indicate d i n th e notification .
Article VIII
Depositary
1 Th e presen t Protoco l shal l b e deposite d wit h th e Secretary-Genera l o f th e Organizatio n (hereinafte r

referred t o a s "th e Depositary") .
2 Th e Depositar y shall :
(a) infor m al l State s whic h hav e signe d th e presen t Protoco l o r accede d theret o of :
(i) eac h ne w signature or deposit of an instrumen t of ratification, acceptance , approva l o r acces-
sion, togethe r wit h th e dat e thereof ;
(ii) th e dat e o f entry int o forc e o f the presen t Protocol ;
(iii) th e deposi t o f an y instrumen t o f denunciatio n o f the presen t Protoco l togethe r wit h th e dat e
on whic h i t wa s receive d an d th e dat e o n whic h th e denunciatio n take s effect ;
(iv) an y decisio n mad e i n accordanc e wit h articl e 11(1 ) o f the presen t Protocol ;
(b) transmi t certifie d tru e copie s o f th e presen t Protoco l t o al l State s whic h hav e signe d th e presen t
Protocol o r accede d thereto .
3A s soo n a s the present Protoco l enter s int o force, a certified true copy thereof shall b e transmitted b y the
Depositary t o th e Secretaria t o f the Unite d Nation s fo r registratio n an d publicatio n i n accordanc e wit h Articl e
102 o f the Charte r o f the Unite d Nations .
Article IX
Languages
The presen t Protoco l i s establishe d i n a singl e origina l i n th e English , French , Russia n an d Spanis h languages ,
each tex t bein g equall y authentic . Officia l translation s i n th e Arabic, German , Italia n an d Japanese language s
shall b e prepare d an d deposite d wit h th e signe d original .
IN WITNES S WHEREOF the undersigned * bein g duly authorized b y their respectiv e governments for that purpose
have signe d th e presen t protocol .
DONE A T LONDO N thi s seventeent h da y o f Februar y on e thousan d nin e hundre d an d seventy-eight .
* Signatures omitted.

Protocol I
Provisions concerning reports on incident s
involving harmful substance s
Protocol I
Provisions concerning report s on incident s

involving harmful substance s
(in accordance with article 8 of the Convention)
Article I
Duty to report
(1) Th e maste r o r othe r perso n havin g charg e o f an y shi p involve d i n a n inciden t referre d t o i n articl e I I o f
this Protoco l shal l repor t th e particular s o f suc h inciden t withou t dela y an d t o th e fulles t exten t possibl e i n
accordance wit h th e provision s o f thi s Protocol .
(2) I n th e even t o f the shi p referre d t o i n paragrap h (1 ) o f this articl e bein g abandoned , o r i n th e even t o f a
report fro m suc h a shi p bein g incomplet e o r unobtainable , th e owner , charterer , manage r o r operato r o f th e
ship, o r thei r agen t shall , t o th e fulles t exten t possible , assum e th e obligation s place d upo n th e maste r unde r
the provision s o f this Protocol .
Article II
When to make reports
(1) Th e repor t shal l b e mad e whe n a n inciden t involves :
(a) a discharg e abov e th e permitte d leve l o r probabl e discharg e o f oil o r o f noxiou s liqui d substance s
for whateve r reaso n includin g thos e fo r th e purpos e o f securin g th e safet y o f the shi p o r fo r savin g
life a t sea; o r
(b) a discharg e o r probabl e discharg e o f harmfu l substance s i n package d form , includin g thos e i n
freight containers, portabl e tanks , roa d an d rai l vehicle s an d shipborn e barges ; o r
(c) damage , failur e o r breakdow n o f a shi p o f 1 5 metre s i n lengt h o r abov e which :

(i) affect s the safety of the ship; includin g but not limite d to collision, grounding , fire , explo -
sion, structura l failure , floodin g and carg o shifting ; o r
(ii) result s i n impairmen t o f the safet y o f navigation ; includin g bu t no t limite d to , failur e o r
breakdown o f steering gear, propulsio n plant , electrica l generatin g system, an d essentia l
shipborne navigationa l aids ; o r
(d) a discharg e durin g th e operatio n o f th e shi p o f oi l o r noxiou s liqui d substance s i n exces s o f th e

quantity o r instantaneou s rat e permitte d unde r th e presen t Convention .
(2) Fo r th e purpose s o f this Protocol :
(a) Oil referred t o i n subparagrap h (1)(a ) o f this articl e mean s oi l a s define d i n regulatio n 1. 1 o f Annex
I o f the Convention .
(b) Noxious liquid substances referre d t o i n subparagrap h (1)(a ) o f thi s articl e mean s noxiou s liqui d
substances a s define d i n regulatio n 1.1 0 o f Annex I I o f the Convention .

Protocol I: Reports on Incidents Involving Harmful Substances
(c) Harmful substances i n package d for m referre d t o i n subparagrap h (1)(b ) o f thi s articl e mean s
substances whic h ar e identifie d a s marin e pollutant s i n th e Internationa l Maritim e Dangerou s
Goods Code (IMDG Code).
Article III
Contents of report
Reports shall i n any case include:

(a) identit y of ships involved ;
(b) time , typ e and locatio n of incident;
(c) quantit y and type of harmful substanc e involved ;
(d) assistanc e and salvage measures.
Article IV
Supplementary report
Any person who is obliged under the provisions of this Protocol to send a report shall, when possible:
(a) supplemen t the initia l report , a s necessary , an d provid e informatio n concernin g further develop-
ments; and
(b) compl y as fully as possible with request s from affecte d States for additional information .
Article V
Reporting procedures
(1) Report s shal l b e mad e b y th e fastest telecommunications channel s availabl e wit h th e highes t possibl e
priority to the nearest coastal State .
(2) I n orde r to implemen t the provision s o f this Protocol , Partie s t o th e presen t Conventio n shal l issue , o r
cause to be issued, regulation s or instructions on the procedures to be followed i n reportin g incidents involv-
ing harmful substances, base d on guidelines developed by the Organization.*
* Refe r t o th e Genera l Principle s fo r Shi p Reportin g System s an d Shi p Reportin g Requirements , includin g Guideline s fo r Reportin g
Incidents Involvin g Dangerou s Goods , Harmfu l Substance s and/o r Marin e Pollutant s adopte d b y th e Organizatio n b y resolutio n
A.851(20), a s amended by resolution MEPC.138(53); see IMO publication, sale s number IA516E.
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Protocol I I
Arbitration
Protocol I I
Arbitration
(in accordance with article 10 of the Convention)
Article I
Arbitration procedure , unles s the Partie s to the dispute decide otherwise, shal l b e i n accordanc e with th e rule s
set ou t i n thi s Protocol .
Article II
(1) A n Arbitratio n Tribuna l shal l b e establishe d upo n th e reques t o f one Part y t o th e Conventio n addresse d
to anothe r i n applicatio n o f article 1 0 o f the presen t Convention . Th e reques t fo r arbitratio n shal l consis t o f a
statement o f the cas e togethe r wit h an y supportin g documents .
(2) Th e requestin g Part y shall infor m th e Secretary-General o f the Organization o f the fact that i t has applie d
for th e establishmen t o f a Tribunal , o f th e name s o f th e Partie s t o th e dispute , an d o f th e article s o f th e
Convention o r Regulation s ove r whic h ther e i s i n it s opinio n disagreemen t concernin g thei r interpretatio n o r
application. Th e Secretary-Genera l shal l transmi t this informatio n t o al l Parties .
Article III
The Tribunal shal l consis t of three members : on e Arbitrator nominate d b y each Part y to the disput e an d a third
Arbitrator w h o shal l b e nominate d b y agreemen t betwee n th e t w o firs t named , an d shal l ac t a s it s Chairman .
Article I V
(1) If , a t th e en d o f a perio d o f 6 0 day s fro m th e nominatio n o f the secon d Arbitrator , th e Chairma n o f the
Tribunal shal l no t hav e bee n nominated , th e Secretary-Genera l o f th e Organizatio n upo n reques t o f eithe r
Party shall withi n a further period o f 60 day s procee d to such nomination , selectin g hi m fro m a lis t of qualified
persons previousl y draw n u p b y th e Counci l o f the Organization .
(2) If , withi n a perio d o f 60 day s from th e dat e o f the receip t of the request , on e of the Partie s shal l no t hav e
nominated th e membe r o f th e Tribuna l fo r whos e designatio n i t i s responsible , th e othe r Part y ma y directl y
inform th e Secretary-Genera l o f th e Organizatio n w h o shal l nominat e th e Chairma n o f th e Tribuna l withi n a
period o f 6 0 days , selectin g hi m fro m th e lis t prescribe d i n paragrap h (1 ) o f the presen t article .
(3) Th e Chairma n o f th e Tribuna l shall , upo n nomination , reques t th e Part y whic h ha s no t provide d a n
Arbitrator, t o d o s o i n th e sam e manne r an d unde r th e sam e conditions . I f th e Part y doe s no t mak e th e
required nomination , th e Chairma n o f the Tribuna l shal l reques t the Secretary-Genera l o f the Organizatio n t o
make th e nominatio n i n th e for m an d condition s prescribe d i n th e precedin g paragraph .
(4) Th e Chairma n o f th e Tribunal , i f nominate d unde r th e provision s o f th e presen t article , shal l no t b e o r

have bee n a nationa l o f one o f the Partie s concerned , excep t with th e consen t of the othe r Party .

Protocol II: Arbitration
(5) I n th e cas e of the deceas e o r defaul t of an Arbitrato r for whose nominatio n on e of the Partie s i s responsi -
ble, th e sai d Part y shal l nominat e a replacemen t within a perio d o f 60 day s from th e dat e of decease o r default.
Should the sai d Part y no t make the nomination , th e arbitration shal l procee d unde r the remainin g Arbitrators. I n
case of the decease or default of the Chairman o f the Tribunal, a replacemen t shall b e nominate d i n accordanc e
with th e provision s o f articl e II I above , o r i n th e absenc e o f agreemen t betwee n th e member s o f the Tribuna l
within a perio d o f 60 day s o f the deceas e o r default , accordin g t o th e provision s o f the presen t article .
Article V
The Tribuna l ma y hea r an d determin e counter-claim s arisin g directl y ou t o f th e subjec t matte r o f the dispute .
Article V I
Each Part y shal l b e responsibl e fo r th e remuneratio n o f it s Arbitrato r an d connecte d cost s an d fo r th e cost s

entailed b y th e preparatio n o f it s ow n case . Th e remuneratio n o f th e Chairma n o f th e Tribuna l an d o f al l
general expense s incurre d b y th e Arbitratio n shal l b e born e equall y b y th e Parties . Th e Tribuna l shal l kee p a
record o f all it s expense s an d shal l furnis h a fina l statemen t thereof.
Article VII
Any Part y to the Convention whic h ha s an interes t of a lega l natur e and whic h ma y b e affected b y the decision
in th e cas e may , afte r giving written notic e to the Partie s which hav e originally initiate d th e procedure , joi n i n
the arbitratio n procedur e wit h th e consen t o f the Tribunal .
Article VIM
Any Arbitratio n Tribuna l establishe d unde r th e provision s o f the presen t Protoco l shal l decid e it s ow n rule s o f
procedure.
Article I X
(1) Decision s o f th e Tribuna l bot h a s t o it s procedur e an d it s plac e o f meetin g an d a s t o an y questio n lai d

before it , shal l b e take n b y majorit y vote s o f it s members ; th e absenc e o r abstentio n o f one o f the member s
of the Tribuna l fo r whos e nominatio n th e Partie s wer e responsible , shal l no t constitut e a n impedimen t to th e
Tribunal reachin g a decision . I n case s o f equal voting , th e vot e o f the Chairma n shal l b e decisive .
(2) Th e Partie s shal l facilitat e the work of the Tribunal an d i n particular , i n accordanc e with thei r legislation ,
and usin g al l mean s a t their disposal:
(a) provid e th e Tribuna l wit h th e necessar y document s an d information ;
(b) enabl e th e Tribuna l t o ente r thei r territory , t o hea r witnesse s o r experts , an d t o visi t the scene .
(3) Absenc e o r defaul t o f on e Part y shal l no t constitut e a n impedimen t t o th e procedure .
Article X
(1) Th e Tribunal shal l rende r it s awar d withi n a perio d o f five month s from th e time i t i s establishe d unles s i t
decides, i n th e cas e o f necessity , t o exten d th e time limi t for a further perio d no t exceeding three months . Th e
award o f the Tribunal shal l b e accompanied b y a statement of reasons. I t shall b e final an d without appeal an d
shall b e communicate d t o th e Secretary-Genera l o f th e Organization . Th e Partie s shal l immediatel y compl y
with th e award .
(2) An y controvers y whic h ma y aris e betwee n th e Partie s a s regard s interpretatio n o r execution o f the awar d
may b e submitte d b y eithe r Part y fo r judgment to th e Tribuna l whic h mad e th e award , or , i f i t i s no t availabl e
to anothe r Tribuna l constitute d fo r thi s purpose , i n th e sam e manne r a s th e origina l Tribunal .

Protocol o f 199 7
to amend the
for the Preventio n o f Pollution
from Ships, 1973 ,
as modified by the
Protocol o f 1978
relating thereto
Protocol o f 1997 to amend the
International Conventio n fo r the
Prevention o f Pollution from Ships , 1973 ,
as modified b y the Protoco l
of 197 8 relatin g thereto
THE PARTIES TO THE PRESENT PROTOCOL,
BEING partie s t o th e Protoco l o f 197 8 relatin g t o th e Internationa l Conventio n fo r th e Preventio n o f Pollutio n

from Ships , 1973 ,
RECOGNIZING th e nee d t o preven t an d contro l ai r pollutio n fro m ships ,
RECALLING principl e 1 5 o f the Ri o Declaratio n o n Environmen t an d Developmen t whic h call s fo r th e applica -

tion o f a precautionar y approach ,
CONSIDERING tha t thi s objectiv e coul d bes t b e achieve d b y th e conclusio n o f a Protoco l o f 199 7 t o amen d
the Internationa l Conventio n fo r the Preventio n o f Pollutio n fro m Ships , 1973 , a s modifie d b y th e Protoco l o f
1978 relatin g thereto ,
HAVE AGREED as follows:
Article 1
Instrument to be amended
The instrumen t whic h th e presen t Protoco l amend s i s th e Internationa l Conventio n fo r th e Preventio n o f

Pollution fro m Ships , 1973 , a s modifie d b y th e Protoco l o f 197 8 relatin g thereto (hereinafte r referre d t o a s th e
"Convention").
Article 2
Addition of Annex VI to the Convention
Annex V I entitle d Regulation s fo r th e preventio n o f air pollutio n fro m ships , th e tex t o f which i s se t ou t i n th e
annex to the presen t Protocol , i s added .
Article 3
General obligations
1 Th e Conventio n an d th e presen t Protoco l shall , a s betwee n th e Partie s t o th e presen t Protocol , b e rea d

and interprete d togethe r a s on e singl e instrument .
2 Ever y referenc e t o th e presen t Protoco l constitute s a t th e sam e tim e a referenc e t o th e anne x hereto .

Protocol of 1997 to amend MARPOL 73/78
Article 4
Amendment procedure
In applying article 16 of the Convention to an amendment to Annex VI and its appendices, the reference to "a
Party to the Convention" shall b e deemed to mean the reference to a Part y bound by that Annex.
FINAL CLAUSES
Article 5
1 Th e presen t Protoco l shal l b e ope n fo r signatur e a t th e Headquarter s o f th e Internationa l Maritim e

Organization (hereinafte r referre d t o a s th e "Organization" ) fro m 1 Januar y 199 8 unti l 3 1 Decembe r 199 8
and shall thereafter remain open for accession. Onl y Contracting States to the Protocol of 1978 relating to the
International Conventio n for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 197 3 (hereinafte r referred to as the "1978
Protocol") ma y become Partie s to the present Protocol by :
(a) signatur e without reservation as to ratification, acceptanc e or approval; or
(b) signature , subjec t to ratification , acceptanc e o r approval , followe d b y ratification , acceptanc e o r
approval; or
(c) accession.
2 Ratification, acceptance , approva l o r accession shal l b e effected by the deposit of an instrumen t to that
effect with the Secretary-General o f the Organization (hereinafte r referre d to as the "Secretary-General").
Article 6
Entry into force
1 Th e presen t Protoco l shal l ente r int o force twelv e month s afte r the dat e o n whic h no t les s tha n fiftee n
States, th e combined merchant fleets of which constitute not less than 50 per cent of the gross tonnage of the
world's merchant shipping, hav e become Partie s to i t in accordanc e with article 5 of the present Protocol.
2 An y instrumen t of ratification, acceptance , approva l o r accession deposite d after the date on whic h the
present Protocol enters int o force shall take effect three months after the date of deposit.
3 Afte r th e dat e o n whic h a n amendmen t to th e presen t Protoco l i s deeme d t o hav e bee n accepte d i n
accordance with article 1 6 of the Convention, an y instrumen t of ratification, acceptance , approva l o r acces-
sion deposited shall apply to the present Protocol as amended.
Article 7
Denunciation
1 Th e present Protocol ma y be denounced by any Party to the present Protocol at any time after the expiry
of five years from the date on whic h the Protoco l enter s int o force for that Party.
2 Denunciatio n shall be effected by the deposit of an instrument of denunciation with the Secretary-General.
3A denunciation shal l take effect twelve months after receipt of the notificatio n b y the Secretary-General
or after the expiry of any other longe r period which ma y be indicate d i n the notification .
4A denunciation of the 197 8 Protocol i n accordance with article VII thereof shall be deemed to include a
denunciation of the present Protocol i n accordance with this article. Such denunciation shall take effect on the
date on whic h denunciatio n o f the 197 8 Protoco l takes effect in accordanc e with article VII of that Protocol.
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Protocol of 1997 to amend MARPOL 73/78
Article 8
Depositary
1 Th e presen t Protoco l shal l b e deposite d wit h th e Secretary-Genera l (hereinafte r referre d t o a s th e

"Depositary").
2 Th e Depositar y shall :
(a) infor m al l State s whic h hav e signe d th e presen t Protoco l o r accede d theret o of :
(i) eac h ne w signatur e o r deposit of an instrumen t of ratification, acceptance , approva l o r acces -
sion, togethe r wit h th e dat e thereof ;
(ii) th e dat e o f entry int o forc e o f the presen t Protocol ; an d
(iii) th e deposi t o f an y instrumen t o f denunciatio n o f the presen t Protocol , togethe r wit h th e dat e
on whic h i t was receive d an d th e dat e o n whic h th e denunciatio n take s effect ; an d
(b) transmi t certifie d tru e copie s o f th e presen t Protoco l t o al l State s whic h hav e signe d th e presen t
Protocol o r accede d thereto .
3A s soo n a s th e presen t Protoco l enter s int o force , a certifie d tru e cop y thereo f shal l b e transmitte d b y
the Depositar y t o th e Secretaria t o f th e Unite d Nation s fo r registratio n an d publicatio n i n accordanc e wit h
Article 10 2 o f the Charte r o f the Unite d Nations .
Article 9
Languages
THE PRESEN T PROTOCO L i s establishe d i n a singl e cop y i n th e Arabic , Chinese , English , French , Russia n an d
Spanish languages , eac h tex t bein g equall y authentic .
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the undersigned , bein g duly authorized b y their respective governments for that purpose,
have signed * th e presen t protocol .
DONE A T LONDO N thi s twenty-sixt h da y o f September, on e thousan d nin e hundre d an d ninety-seven .
" Signatures omitted.

MARPOL Annex I
Regulations for the preventio n
of pollution b y oil
MARPOL Annex I
Regulations for the preventio n o f pollution b y oil
Chapter 1 - General
Regulation 1
Definitions
For th e purpose s o f thi s Annex :
1 Oil mean s petroleu m i n an y for m includin g crud e oil , fue l oil , sludge , oi l refus e an d refine d product s
other tha n thos e petrochemical s whic h ar e subjec t t o th e provision s o f Anne x I I o f th e presen t Convention )
and, withou t limitin g the generality of the foregoing, include s the substances liste d i n appendi x I t o this Annex.
SEE INTERPRETATION 1. 1
2 Crude oil mean s an y liqui d hydrocarbo n mixtur e occurrin g naturall y i n th e eart h whethe r o r no t treate d
to rende r i t suitabl e fo r transportatio n an d includes :
.1 crud e oil fro m whic h certai n distillat e fraction s ma y hav e bee n removed ; an d
.2 crud e oi l t o whic h certai n distillat e fraction s ma y hav e bee n added .
3 Oily mixture mean s a mixtur e wit h an y oi l content .
4 Oil fuel means an y oi l use d a s fue l i n connectio n wit h th e propulsio n an d auxiliar y machiner y o f the shi p
in which suc h oi l i s carried .
5 Oil tanker mean s a shi p constructe d o r adapte d primaril y t o carr y oi l i n bul k i n it s carg o space s an d
includes combinatio n carriers , an y "NIL S tanker " a s define d i n Anne x I I o f the presen t Convention an d an y gas
carrier a s define d i n regulatio n 3.2 0 o f chapter II- 1 o f SOLAS 7 4 (a s amended) , whe n carryin g a carg o o r par t
cargo o f oil i n bulk .
SEE INTERPRETATION 1. 2
6 Crude oil tanker mean s a n oi l tanke r engage d i n th e trad e o f carryin g crud e oil .
7 Product carrier mean s a n oi l tanke r engage d i n th e trad e o f carryin g oi l othe r tha n crud e oil .
8 Combination carrier mean s a shi p designe d t o carr y eithe r oi l o r soli d cargoe s i n bulk .
9 Major conversion:
SEE INTERPRETATION 2
.1 mean s a conversio n o f a ship :

.1.1 whic h substantiall y alter s th e dimension s o r carryin g capacit y o f the ship ; o r
.1.2 whic h change s th e typ e o f the ship ; o r

Annex I: Regulations for the prevention of pollution by oil
Regulation 1
.1.3 th e inten t o f which i n th e opinio n o f the Administratio n i s substantiall y t o prolon g it s life ; o r

.1.4 whic h otherwis e s o alter s th e shi p that , i f i t wer e a ne w ship , i t woul d becom e subjec t t o
relevant provision s o f the presen t Conventio n no t applicabl e t o i t a s a n existin g ship .
.2 Notwithstandin g the provision s o f this definition :

.2.1 conversio n o f a n oi l tanke r o f 20,00 0 tonne s deadweigh t an d abov e delivere d o n o r befor e
1 Jun e 1982 , a s defined i n regulatio n 1.28.3 , t o mee t the requirement s of regulation 1 8 o f this
Annex shal l no t b e deeme d t o constitut e a majo r conversio n fo r th e purpos e o f thi s Annex ;
and
.2.2 conversio n o f a n oi l tanke r delivere d befor e 6 Jul y 1996 , a s define d i n regulatio n 1.28.5 , t o
meet the requirement s o f regulatio n 1 9 o r 2 0 o f this Anne x shal l no t b e deeme d t o constitut e
a majo r conversio n fo r th e purpos e o f thi s Annex .
10 Nearest land. Th e ter m "fro m th e neares t land " mean s fro m th e baselin e fro m whic h th e territoria l se a
of the territory i n questio n i s establishe d i n accordanc e with internationa l law , excep t that, fo r the purpose s of
the presen t Convention "fro m th e neares t land " of f the north-easter n coas t of Australia shal l mea n fro m a lin e
drawn fro m a poin t on th e coas t o f Australia in :
latitude 11°00 ' S, longitud e 142°08 ' E

to a poin t i n latitud e 10°35 ' S, longitud e 141°55 ' E ,
thence to a poin t latitud e 10°00 ' S, longitud e 142°00 ' E ,
thence to a poin t latitud e 09°10' S, longitud e 143°52 ' E ,
thence t o a poin t on th e coas t of Australia
in latitud e 24°42' S, longitud e 153°15 ' E.
11 Special area mean s a se a are a wher e fo r recognize d technica l reason s i n relatio n t o it s oceanographi -
cal an d ecologica l conditio n an d t o th e particula r characte r o f it s traffi c th e adoptio n o f specia l mandator y
methods fo r the preventio n o f se a pollutio n b y oi l i s required .
For the purpose s o f this Annex , th e specia l area s ar e define d a s follows :
.1 the Mediterranean Sea area mean s th e Mediterranea n Se a prope r includin g th e gulf s an d sea s
therein wit h th e boundar y betwee n th e Mediterranea n an d th e Blac k Se a constitute d b y th e 41 ° N
parallel an d bounde d t o th e wes t b y th e Strait s o f Gibralta r a t th e meridia n o f 005°36 ' W ;
.2 the Baltic Sea area mean s th e Balti c Se a prope r wit h th e Gul f o f Bothnia , th e Gul f o f Finlan d an d
the entranc e t o th e Balti c Se a bounde d b y th e paralle l o f the Ska w i n th e Skagerra k a t 57°44'. 8 N ;
.3 the Black Sea area mean s th e Blac k Se a prope r with th e boundar y betwee n th e Mediterranea n Se a
and th e Blac k Se a constitute d b y th e paralle l 41 ° N ;
.4 the Red Sea area mean s the Re d Se a prope r includin g the Gulf s o f Suez an d Aqab a bounde d a t the
south b y the rhum b lin e betwee n Ra s s i An e (12°28'.5 N , 043°19'. 6 E ) an d Hus n Mura d (12°40'. 4 N ,
043°30'.2 E) ;
.5 the Gulfs area mean s th e se a are a locate d north-wes t o f th e rhum b lin e betwee n Ra s a l Had d
(22°30' N, 059°48 ' E) and Ra s al Faste h (25°04 ' N , 061 ° 25' E);
.6 the Gulf of Aden area mean s tha t par t o f th e Gul f o f Ade n betwee n th e Re d Se a an d th e Arabia n
Sea bounde d t o the west by the rhum b lin e betwee n Ra s s i An e (12°28'. 5 N , 043°19'. 6 E ) an d Hus n
Murad (12°40'. 4 N , 043°30'. 2 E ) an d t o th e eas t b y th e rhum b lin e betwee n Ra s Asi r (11°50 ' N ,
051°16'.9 E ) an d the Ra s Farta k (15°35 ' N , 052°13'. 8 E) ;

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Regulation 1
.7 the Antarctic area mean s th e se a are a sout h o f latitud e 60 ° S ; an d
.8 the North West European waters includ e th e Nort h Se a an d it s approaches , th e Iris h Se a an d it s

approaches, th e Celti c Sea , th e Englis h Channe l an d it s approache s an d par t o f th e Nort h Eas t
Atlantic immediatel y t o th e wes t o f Ireland . Th e are a i s bounde d b y line s joinin g th e followin g
points:
48°27' N o n th e Frenc h coas t
48°27'N;006°25'W
49°52'N;007°44'W
50°30' N ; 012 ° W
56°30'N;012°W
62° N ; 003 ° W
62° N o n th e Norwegia n coas t
57°44'.8 N o n th e Danis h an d Swedis h coast s
.9 the Oman area of the Arabian Sea mean s th e se a are a enclose d b y th e followin g coordinates :
22°30'.00 N; 059°48'.00 E
23°47'.27 N; 060°35'.73 E
22°40'.62 N; 062°25'.29 E
21°47'40 N; 063°22'.22 E
20°30'.37 N; 062°52'.41 E
19°45'.90 N; 062°25'.97 E
18°49'.92 N; 062°02'.94 E
17°44'.36 N; 061°05'.53 E
16°43'.71 N ; 060°25'.62 E
16°03'.90N; 059°32'.24 E
15°15'.20 N; 058°58'.52 E
14°36'.93 N ; 058°10'.23 E
14°18'.93 N; 057°27'.03 E
14°11'.53 N; 056°53'.75 E
13°53'.80 N; 056°19'.24 E
13°45'.86 N; 055°54'.53 E
14°27'.38 N;054°51'.42 E
14°40'.10 N; 054°27'35 E
14°46'.2l N ; 054°08'.56 E
15°20'.74 N; 053°38'.33 E
15°48'.69 N; 053°32'.07 E
16°23'.02 N;053°14'.8 2 E
16°39'.06 N; 053°06'.52 E
.10 the Southern South African waters means the sea area enclosed by the following coordinates:
31°14'S;017°50'E
31°30'S;017°12'E
32°00'S;017°06'E
32°32'S;016°52'E
34°06'S;017°24'E
36°58' S; 020°54' E
36°00' S; 022°30' E
35°14' S; 022°54' E
34°30' S; 026°00' E
33°48' S; 027°25' E
33°27' S; 027°12' E
12 Instantaneous rate of discharge of oil content means the rat e of discharge of oil i n litre s pe r hou r at any
instant divided by the speed of the ship i n knot s at the same instant .

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13 Tank mean s a n enclose d spac e whic h i s forme d b y th e permanen t structur e o f a shi p an d whic h i s
designed fo r th e carriag e o f liqui d i n bulk .
14 Wing tank mean s an y tan k adjacen t to th e sid e shel l plating .
15 Centre tank mean s an y tan k inboar d o f a longitudina l bulkhead .
16 Slop tank mean s a tan k specificall y designate d fo r th e collectio n o f tan k drainings , tan k washing s an d
other oil y mixtures .
17 Clean ballast mean s th e ballas t i n a tan k which , sinc e oi l wa s las t carrie d therein , ha s bee n s o cleane d
that effluen t therefro m i f i t wer e discharge d fro m a shi p whic h i s stationar y int o clea n cal m wate r o n a clea r
day woul d no t produc e visibl e trace s o f oi l o n th e surfac e o f th e wate r o r o n adjoinin g shoreline s o r caus e
a sludg e o r emulsio n t o b e deposite d beneat h th e surfac e o f th e wate r o r upo n adjoinin g shorelines . I f th e
ballast i s discharge d throug h a n oi l discharg e monitorin g an d contro l syste m approve d b y th e Administration ,
evidence base d o n suc h a syste m t o the effec t that the oi l conten t of the effluen t did no t exceed 1 5 pp m shal l
be determinativ e tha t the ballas t was clean , notwithstandin g th e presenc e o f visible traces .
18 Segregated ballast mean s the ballas t water introduce d int o a tank which i s completel y separate d fro m th e
cargo oi l an d oi l fue l syste m an d whic h i s permanentl y allocate d t o th e carriag e o f ballas t o r t o th e carriag e
of ballas t o r cargoe s othe r tha n oi l o r noxiou s liqui d substance s a s variousl y define d i n th e Annexe s o f th e
present Convention .
19 Length (L ) mean s 9 6 % o f th e tota l lengt h o n a waterlin e a t 85 % o f th e leas t moulde d dept h measure d

from th e to p o f th e keel , o r th e lengt h fro m th e foresid e o f th e ste m t o th e axi s o f th e rudde r stoc k o n tha t
waterline, i f that be greater. I n ships designed with a rak e of keel the waterline on which this lengt h i s measured
shall b e paralle l t o th e designe d waterline . Th e lengt h (L) shal l b e measure d i n metres .
20 Forward and after perpendiculars shal l b e take n a t th e forwar d an d afte r end s o f th e lengt h (L) . Th e
forward perpendicula r shal l coincid e wit h th e foresid e o f th e ste m o n th e waterlin e o n whic h th e lengt h i s
measured.
21 Amidships i s a t th e middl e o f the lengt h (L) .
22 Breadth (B) mean s th e maximu m breadt h o f th e ship , measure d amidship s t o th e moulde d lin e o f th e
frame i n a shi p with a meta l shel l an d t o the outer surface of the hul l i n a shi p with a shell o f any other material.
The breadt h (B) shal l b e measure d i n metres .
23 Deadweight (DW) mean s th e differenc e i n tonne s betwee n th e displacemen t o f a shi p i n wate r o f a

relative densit y o f 1.02 5 a t th e loa d waterlin e correspondin g t o th e assigne d summe r freeboar d an d th e
lightweight o f the ship .
24 Lightweight mean s th e displacemen t o f a shi p i n tonne s withou t cargo , fuel , lubricatin g oil , ballas t water ,
fresh wate r an d fee d wate r i n tanks , consumabl e stores , an d passenger s an d cre w an d thei r effects .
25 Permeability of a spac e mean s th e rati o o f the volume withi n tha t space whic h i s assume d t o b e occupie d
by wate r t o th e tota l volum e o f that space .
26 Volumes and areas i n a shi p shal l b e calculate d i n al l case s t o moulde d lines .
27 Anniversary date mean s th e da y an d th e mont h o f each year , whic h wil l correspon d t o the dat e o f expiry
of the Internationa l Oi l Pollutio n Preventio n Certificate .
28.1 Ship delivered on or before 31 December 1979 mean s a ship :
.1 fo r which th e buildin g contrac t i s place d o n o r befor e 3 1 Decembe r 1975 ; o r
.2 i n th e absenc e o f a buildin g contract , th e kee l o f whic h i s lai d o r whic h i s a t a simila r stag e o f

construction o n o r befor e 3 0 Jun e 1976 ; o r

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.3 the deliver y o f which i s o n o r befor e 3 1 Decembe r 1979 ; o r
.4 which ha s undergon e a majo r conversion :

.4.1 for which th e contrac t i s place d o n o r befor e 3 1 Decembe r 1975 ; o r
.4.2 in the absence of a contract, the construction work of which is begun on or before 30 June 1976;
or
.4.3 which i s complete d o n o r befor e 3 1 Decembe r 1979 .
SEE INTERPRETATIONS 4 AND 5
28.2 Ship delivered after 31 December 1979 mean s a ship :
.1 fo r which th e buildin g contrac t i s place d afte r 3 1 Decembe r 1975 ; o r

construction afte r 3 0 June 1976 ; o r
.3 th e deliver y o f which i s afte r 3 1 Decembe r 1979 ; o r
.4 whic h ha s undergon e a majo r conversion :

.4.1 fo r which th e contrac t i s place d afte r 3 1 Decembe r 1975 ; o r
.4.2 i n th e absenc e o f a contract , th e constructio n wor k o f which i s begu n afte r 3 0 June 1976 ; o r
.4.3 whic h i s complete d afte r 3 1 Decembe r 1979 .
28.3 Oil tanker delivered on or before 7 June 1982 mean s a n oi l tanker :
.1 fo r which th e buildin g contract i s place d o n o r before 1 Jun e 1979 ; o r

construction o n o r befor e 1 Januar y 1980 ; o r
.3 th e deliver y o f which i s o n o r befor e 1 Jun e 1982 ; o r

.4.1 fo r which th e contrac t i s place d o n o r befor e 1 Jun e 1979 ; o r
.4.2 i n th e absenc e o f a contract , th e constructio n wor k of which i s begu n o n o r befor e 1 Januar y
1980; o r
.4.3 whic h i s complete d o n o r befor e 1 Jun e 198 2
28.4 Oil tanker delivered after 1 June 1982 mean s a n oi l tanker :
.1 fo r which th e buildin g contract i s place d afte r 1 Jun e 1979 ; o r

construction afte r 1 Januar y 1980 ; o r
.3 th e deliver y o f which i s afte r 1 Jun e 1982 ; o r

.4.1 fo r which th e contrac t i s place d afte r 1 Jun e 1979 ; o r
.4.2 i n th e absenc e o f a contract , th e constructio n wor k o f which i s begu n afte r 1 Januar y 1980 ;
or
.4.3 whic h i s complete d afte r 1 Jun e 1982 .

Regulation 1
28.5
28.5 Oil tanker delivered before 6 July 1996 mean s a n oi l tanker :
.1 fo r which th e buildin g contract i s place d befor e 6 July 1993 ; o r

construction befor e 6 January 1994 ; o r
.3 th e deliver y o f which i s befor e 6 July 1996 ; o r

.4.1 fo r whic h th e contrac t i s place d befor e 6 July 1993 ; o r
.4.2 i n th e absenc e o f a contract , th e constructio n wor k o f which i s begu n befor e 6 January 1994 ;
or
.4.3 whic h i s complete d befor e 6 July 1996 .
28.6 Oil tanker delivered on or after 6 July 1996 mean s a n oi l tanker :
.1 fo r which th e buildin g contrac t i s place d o n o r after 6 July 1993 ; o r

construction o n o r afte r 6 January 1994 ; o r
.3 th e deliver y o f which i s o n o r afte r 6 July 1996 ; o r

.4.1 fo r which th e contrac t i s place d o n o r afte r 6 July 1993 ; o r
.4.2 i n th e absenc e o f a contract , th e constructio n wor k o f which i s begu n o n o r afte r 6 January
1994; o r
.4.3 whic h i s complete d o n o r after 6 July 1996 .
28.7 Oil tanker delivered on or after I February 2002 mean s a n oi l tanker :
.1 fo r which th e buildin g contrac t i s place d o n o r afte r 1 Februar y 1999 ; o r

construction o n o r afte r 1 Augus t 1999 ; o r
.3 th e deliver y o f which i s o n o r after 1 Februar y 2002 ; o r

.4.1 fo r which th e contract i s place d o n o r after 1 Februar y 1999 ; o r
.4.2 i n th e absenc e o f a contract , th e constructio n wor k o f whic h i s begu n o n o r afte r 1 Augus t
1999; o r
.4.3 whic h i s complete d o n o r after 1 Februar y 2002 .
28.8 Oil tanker delivered on or after 1 January 2010 mean s a n oi l tanker :
.1 fo r which th e buildin g contract i s place d o n o r afte r 1 Januar y 2007; o r

construction o n o r afte r 1 Jul y 2007; o r
.3 th e deliver y o f which i s o n o r afte r 1 Januar y 2010 ; o r

.4.1 fo r which th e contrac t i s place d o n o r after 1 Januar y 2007 ; o r

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.4.2 i n th e absenc e o f a contract , th e constructio n wor k of which i s begu n o n o r afte r 1 Jul y 2007 ;
or
.4.3 whic h i s complete d o n o r after 1 Januar y 2010.
28.9 Ship delivered on or after I August 2010 mean s a ship :
.1 fo r which th e buildin g contrac t i s place d o n o r after 1 Augus t 2007 ; o r
.2 i n th e absenc e o f a buildin g contract , th e keel s o f which ar e lai d o r whic h ar e a t a simila r stag e o f

construction o n o r after 1 Februar y 2008; o r
.3 th e deliver y o f which i s o n o r afte r 1 Augus t 2010; o r
.4 whic h hav e undergon e a majo r conversion: *

.4.1 fo r which th e contrac t i s place d afte r 1 Augus t 2007; o r
.4.2 i n th e absence of contract, th e constructio n wor k of which i s begu n afte r 1 Februar y 2008; o r
.4.3 whic h i s complete d afte r 1 Augus t 2010.
29 Parts per million (ppm) mean s part s o f oi l pe r millio n part s o f wate r b y volume .
30 Constructed mean s a shi p th e kee l o f whic h i s lai d o r whic h i s a t a simila r stag e o f construction .
31 Oil residue (sludge) mean s th e residua l wast e oi l product s generate d durin g th e norma l operatio n o f a
ship suc h a s thos e resultin g fro m th e purificatio n o f fue l o r lubricatin g oi l fo r mai n o r auxiliar y machinery ,
separated wast e oi l fro m oi l filterin g equipment , wast e oi l collecte d i n dri p trays , an d wast e hydrauli c an d
lubricating oils .
32 Oil residue (sludge) tank mean s a tan k whic h hold s oi l residu e (sludge ) fro m whic h sludg e ma y b e
disposed directl y throug h th e standar d discharg e connectio n o r an y othe r approve d mean s o f disposal .
33 Oily bilge water mean s wate r whic h ma y b e contaminate d b y oi l resultin g fro m thing s suc h a s leakag e
or maintenanc e wor k i n machiner y spaces . An y liqui d enterin g th e bilg e syste m includin g bilg e wells , bilg e
piping, tan k to p o r bilg e holdin g tank s i s considere d oil y bilg e water .
34 Oily bilge water holding tank mean s a tan k collectin g oil y bilg e wate r prio r t o it s discharge , transfe r o r
disposal.
Regulation 2
Application
1 Unles s expressl y provide d otherwise , th e provision s o f this Anne x shal l appl y to al l ships .
2I n ship s othe r than oi l tanker s fitte d wit h carg o space s whic h ar e constructe d an d utilize d t o carr y oi l i n
bulk o f an aggregat e capacit y o f 200 m 3 o r more , th e requirement s o f regulation s 16 , 26.4 , 29 , 30 , 31 , 32 , 3 4
and 3 6 o f this Anne x fo r oi l tanker s shal l als o appl y to th e constructio n an d operatio n o f those spaces , excep t
that wher e suc h aggregat e capacit y i s les s tha n 1,00 0 m 3 th e requirement s o f regulatio n 34. 6 o f thi s Anne x
may appl y i n lie u o f regulations 29 , 3 1 an d 32 .
* MEP C 59 agreed (MEPC 59/24, paragrap h 6.18 ) that the clarification of the requirements of MARPOL Annex I regulatio n 12 A is also
applicable to majo r conversions as define d i n regulatio n 1.28.9 .

Regulation 3
3 Wher e a cargo subjec t to the provisions o f Annex I I o f the presen t Convention i s carrie d i n a carg o spac e
of an oi l tanker , th e appropriat e requirement s o f Annex I I o f the presen t Convention shal l als o apply .
4 Th e requirement s o f regulations 29, 3 1 an d 3 2 o f this Annex shall no t apply to oi l tanker s carrying asphalt
or othe r product s subjec t t o th e provision s o f thi s Annex , whic h throug h thei r physica l propertie s inhibi t
effective product/wate r separatio n an d monitoring , fo r whic h th e contro l o f discharg e unde r regulatio n 3 4 o f
this Anne x shal l b e effected b y the retentio n o f residue s on boar d wit h discharg e of all contaminate d washing s
to receptio n facilities .
5 Subjec t to the provision s o f paragraph 6 o f this regulation , regulation s 18. 6 t o 18. 8 o f this Annex shal l no t
apply t o a n oi l tanke r delivere d o n o r befor e 1 Jun e 1982 , a s define d i n regulatio n 1.28.3 , solel y engage d i n
specific trade s between :
.1 port s o r terminals withi n a Stat e Part y to the presen t Convention; o r
.2 port s o r terminal s o f State s Partie s t o th e presen t Convention , where :
.2.1 th e voyage i s entirel y within a Specia l Area ; o r
.2.2 th e voyag e i s entirel y withi n othe r limit s designate d b y th e Organization .
6 Th e provision s o f paragraph 5 o f this regulatio n shal l onl y appl y whe n th e port s o r terminals wher e carg o
is loade d o n suc h voyages are provided with receptio n facilities adequate for the receptio n an d treatment of all
the ballas t an d tan k washing wate r fro m oi l tanker s usin g the m an d al l th e followin g condition s ar e complie d
with:
.1 subjec t t o th e exception s provide d fo r i n regulatio n 4 o f thi s Annex , al l ballas t water , includin g
clean ballas t water , an d tan k washin g residue s ar e retaine d o n boar d an d transferre d t o th e recep -
tion facilitie s an d th e appropriat e entr y i n th e Oi l Recor d Boo k Par t I I referre d t o i n regulatio n 3 6
of this Anne x i s endorse d b y th e competen t Por t Stat e Authority ;
.2 agreemen t ha s bee n reache d betwee n th e Administratio n an d th e Government s o f the Por t State s
referred t o i n paragraph s 5. 1 o r 5. 2 o f this regulatio n concernin g th e us e o f a n oi l tanke r delivere d
on o r befor e 1 Jun e 1982 , a s define d i n regulatio n 1.28.3 , fo r a specifi c trade;
.3 th e adequac y o f th e receptio n facilitie s i n accordanc e wit h th e relevan t provision s o f thi s Anne x
at th e port s o r terminal s referre d t o above , fo r th e purpos e o f thi s regulation , i s approve d b y th e
Governments o f th e State s Partie s t o th e presen t Conventio n withi n whic h suc h port s o r terminal s
are situated ; an d
.4 th e Internationa l Oi l Pollutio n Preventio n Certificat e i s endorse d t o th e effec t that the oi l tanke r i s
solely engage d i n suc h specifi c trade .
Regulation 3
Exemptions and waivers
1 An y shi p suc h a s hydrofoil , air-cushio n vehicle , near-surfac e craf t an d submarin e craf t etc. , whos e
constructional feature s ar e suc h a s t o rende r th e applicatio n o f an y o f th e provision s o f chapter s 3 an d 4 o f
this Anne x relatin g t o constructio n an d equipmen t unreasonabl e o r impracticabl e ma y b e exempte d b y th e
Administration fro m suc h provisions , provide d tha t th e constructio n an d equipmen t o f tha t shi p provide s
equivalent protectio n agains t pollutio n b y oil , havin g regar d t o th e servic e fo r whic h i t i s intended .
2 Particular s o f an y suc h exemptio n grante d b y th e Administratio n shal l b e indicate d i n th e Certificat e

referred t o i n regulatio n 7 o f this Annex .
3 Th e Administratio n whic h allow s an y suc h exemptio n shall , a s soo n a s possible , bu t no t mor e tha n 9 0
days thereafter , communicat e t o th e Organizatio n particular s o f sam e an d th e reason s therefor , whic h th e
Organization shal l circulat e t o th e Partie s t o th e presen t Conventio n fo r thei r informatio n an d appropriat e
action, i f any.

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Regulation 4
4 Th e Administration ma y waive the requirement s of regulations 29, 3 1 an d 3 2 o f this Annex, fo r any oi l

tanker which engages exclusively on voyages both of 72 h or less in duration and within 50 nautical miles from
the nearest land, provided that the oil tanker is engaged exclusively in trades between ports or terminals within
a State Party to the present Convention. Any such waiver shall b e subject to the requirement that the oil tanker
shall retai n on boar d all oil y mixtures for subsequent discharge to reception facilities and to the determination
by the Administration tha t facilities available to receiv e such oil y mixtures are adequate.
SEE INTERPRETATIONS 8, 9 AND 10
5 Th e Administratio n ma y waiv e th e requirement s o f regulation s 3 1 an d 3 2 o f thi s Anne x fo r oi l tanker s

other tha n thos e referre d t o i n paragrap h 4 o f this regulatio n i n case s where :
.1 th e tanke r i s a n oi l tanke r delivere d o n o r befor e 1 Jun e 1982 , a s define d i n regulatio n 1.28.3 , o f

40,000 tonne s deadweigh t o r above , a s referre d t o i n regulatio n 2. 5 o f this Annex , solel y engage d
in specifi c trades , an d th e condition s specifie d i n regulatio n 2. 6 o f thi s Anne x ar e complie d with ;
or
.2 th e tanke r i s engage d exclusivel y i n on e o r mor e o f the followin g categorie s o f voyages:

.2.1 voyage s withi n specia l areas ; o r
.2.2 voyage s withi n 5 0 nautica l mile s from th e neares t lan d outsid e specia l area s where the tanker
is engaged in :
.2.2.1 trade s betwee n port s o r terminal s o f a Stat e Part y t o th e presen t Convention ; o r
.2.2.2 restricte d voyages as determined by the Administration, an d of 72 h or less i n duration;
.2.4 fo r voyages specifie d i n paragrap h 5.2. 2 o f this regulation , th e Administratio n ha s determine d

that adequate receptio n facilities are available to receiv e such oil y mixture s i n those oil loadin g
ports o r terminal s th e tanke r call s at ;
.2.5 th e International Oil Pollutio n Preventio n Certificate, when required , i s endorsed to the effect
that the shi p i s exclusivel y engaged i n on e or mor e o f the categorie s o f voyages specifie d i n
paragraphs 5.2.1 an d 5.2.2. 2 o f this regulation; and
.2.6 th e quantity, tim e and por t of discharge are recorde d i n the Oil Recor d Book .
Regulation 4
Exceptions
Regulations 1 5 an d 3 4 o f this Anne x shal l no t appl y to :
.1 th e discharg e int o th e se a o f oi l o r oil y mixtur e necessar y fo r th e purpos e o f securin g th e safet y o f

a shi p o r savin g lif e a t sea ; o r
.2 th e discharg e int o th e se a o f oil o r oil y mixtur e resultin g fro m damag e t o a shi p o r it s equipment :
.2.1 provide d tha t all reasonabl e precaution s hav e bee n take n afte r the occurrenc e o f the damag e
or discover y o f the discharg e fo r th e purpos e o f preventin g o r minimizin g th e discharge ; an d
.2.2 excep t i f the owne r o r th e maste r acte d eithe r wit h inten t t o caus e damage , o r recklessl y an d
with knowledg e tha t damag e woul d probabl y result ; o r

Regulation 5
.3 th e discharg e int o th e se a o f substance s containin g oil , approve d b y th e Administration , whe n

being use d fo r th e purpos e o f combatin g specifi c pollutio n incident s i n orde r t o minimiz e th e
damage fro m pollution . An y suc h discharg e shal l b e subjec t to th e approva l o f any Governmen t i n
whose jurisdiction i t i s contemplate d th e discharg e wil l occur .
Regulation 5
Equivalents
1 Th e Administratio n ma y allo w an y fitting , material , applianc e o r apparatu s t o b e fitte d i n a shi p a s

an alternativ e t o tha t require d b y thi s Anne x i f suc h fitting , material , applianc e o r apparatu s i s a t leas t a s
effective a s tha t require d b y thi s Annex . Thi s authorit y o f the Administratio n shal l no t exten d t o substitutio n
of operational method s t o effec t the contro l o f discharge o f oil a s equivalen t to thos e desig n an d constructio n
features whic h ar e prescribe d b y regulation s i n thi s Annex .
2 Th e Administratio n whic h allow s a fitting , material , applianc e o r apparatu s t o b e fitte d i n a shi p a s

an alternativ e t o tha t require d b y thi s Anne x shal l communicat e particular s thereo f t o th e Organizatio n fo r
circulation t o th e Partie s t o th e Conventio n fo r thei r informatio n an d appropriat e action , i f any.

Chapter 2 - Survey s an d certificatio n
Regulation 6
Surveys
1 Ever y oi l tanke r o f 15 0 gros s tonnag e an d above , an d ever y othe r shi p o f 400 gros s tonnag e an d abov e
shall b e subjec t to th e survey s specifie d below :
.1 a n initia l surve y befor e th e shi p i s pu t i n servic e o r befor e th e Certificat e require d unde r regula -
tion 7 o f thi s Anne x i s issue d fo r th e firs t time , whic h shal l includ e a complet e surve y o f it s struc -
ture, equipment , systems , fittings , arrangement s an d materia l i n s o fa r a s th e shi p i s covere d b y
this Annex . Thi s surve y shal l b e suc h a s t o ensur e tha t th e structure , equipment , systems , fittings ,
arrangements an d materia l full y compl y wit h th e applicabl e requirement s o f this Annex ;
.2 a renewa l surve y a t interval s specifie d b y th e Administration , bu t no t exceedin g fiv e years , excep t

where regulatio n 10.2.2 , 10.5 , 10. 6 o r 10. 7 of this Annex i s applicable. Th e renewal surve y shall b e
such a s t o ensur e tha t th e structure , equipment , systems , fittings , arrangement s an d materia l full y
comply wit h applicabl e requirement s o f thi s Annex ;
.3 a n intermediat e surve y withi n thre e month s befor e o r afte r th e secon d anniversar y dat e o r withi n
three month s befor e o r afte r th e thir d anniversar y dat e o f the Certificat e whic h shal l tak e th e plac e
of one o f the annua l survey s specifie d i n paragrap h 1. 4 o f this regulation . Th e intermediat e surve y
shall b e suc h a s t o ensur e tha t th e equipmen t an d associate d pum p an d pipin g systems , includin g
oil discharg e monitorin g an d contro l systems , crud e oi l washin g systems , oily-wate r separatin g
equipment an d oi l filterin g systems , full y compl y wit h th e applicabl e requirement s o f thi s Anne x
and ar e i n goo d workin g order . Suc h intermediat e survey s shal l b e endorse d o n th e Certificat e
issued unde r regulatio n 7 o r 8 o f this Annex ;
.4 a n annua l surve y withi n thre e month s befor e o r afte r eac h anniversar y dat e o f th e Certificate ,
including a genera l inspectio n o f th e structure , equipment , systems , fittings , arrangement s an d
material referre d t o i n paragrap h 1. 1 o f this regulatio n t o ensur e tha t they hav e bee n maintaine d i n
accordance wit h paragraph s 4. 1 an d 4. 2 o f this regulatio n an d tha t they remai n satisfactor y fo r the
service fo r whic h th e shi p i s intended . Suc h annua l survey s shal l b e endorse d o n th e Certificat e
issued unde r regulatio n 7 o r 8 o f this Annex ; an d
.5 a n additiona l surve y eithe r general o r partial , accordin g to the circumstances , shal l b e mad e afte r a
repair resultin g from investigation s prescribe d i n paragrap h 4. 3 o f this regulation , o r wheneve r an y
important repair s o r renewal s ar e made . Th e surve y shal l b e suc h a s t o ensur e tha t th e necessar y
repairs o r renewal s hav e bee n effectivel y made , tha t the materia l an d workmanshi p o f such repair s
or renewal s ar e i n al l respect s satisfactor y an d tha t th e shi p complie s i n al l respect s wit h th e
requirements o f thi s Annex .
2 Th e Administratio n shal l establis h appropriat e measure s fo r ship s whic h ar e no t subjec t to th e provision s

of paragrap h 1 o f this regulatio n i n orde r t o ensur e tha t th e applicabl e provision s o f this Anne x ar e complie d
with.

Regulation 6
3.1 Survey s of ships a s regard s th e enforcement of the provision s of this Annex shal l b e carrie d ou t by officer s
of the Administration . Th e Administration may , however , entrus t the survey s eithe r to surveyor s nominate d fo r
the purpos e o r to organization s recognize d b y it . Suc h organization s shal l compl y wit h th e guideline s adopte d
by th e Organizatio n b y resolutio n A.739(18) , a s ma y b e amende d b y th e Organization , an d th e specification s
adopted b y th e Organizatio n b y resolutio n A.789(19) , a s ma y b e amende d b y th e Organization , provide d
that suc h amendment s ar e adopted , brough t int o forc e an d tak e effec t i n accordanc e wit h th e provision s o f
article 1 6 o f the presen t Conventio n concernin g th e amendmen t procedure s applicabl e t o thi s Annex .
3.2 A n Administratio n nominatin g surveyor s o r recognizin g organization s t o conduc t survey s a s se t fort h

in paragrap h 3. 1 o f thi s regulatio n shall , a s a minimum , empowe r an y nominate d surveyo r o r recognize d
organization to :
.1 requir e repair s to a ship ; an d
.2 carr y ou t surveys , i f requeste d b y th e appropriat e authoritie s o f a por t State .
The Administratio n shal l notif y th e Organizatio n o f the specifi c responsibilitie s an d condition s o f the authorit y
delegated t o th e nominate d surveyor s o r recognize d organizations , fo r circulatio n t o Partie s t o th e presen t
Convention fo r th e informatio n o f their officers .
3.3 Whe n a nominate d surveyo r o r recognize d organizatio n determine s tha t the conditio n o f the shi p o r it s
equipment doe s no t correspon d substantiall y wit h th e particular s o f the Certificat e o r i s suc h tha t the shi p i s
not fit to procee d t o se a withou t presentin g a n unreasonabl e threa t of har m t o th e marin e environment , suc h
surveyor or organization shal l immediatel y ensure that corrective action i s taken an d shal l i n du e cours e notif y
the Administration. I f such correctiv e action i s no t taken the Certificate shall b e withdrawn an d the Administra-
tion shal l b e notifie d immediately ; an d i f the shi p i s i n a por t o f another Party , th e appropriat e authoritie s o f
the por t State shal l als o b e notifie d immediately . Whe n a n office r of the Administration , a nominate d surveyo r
or a recognize d organizatio n ha s notifie d th e appropriat e authoritie s o f the por t State , th e Governmen t o f the
port Stat e concerne d shal l giv e suc h officer , surveyo r o r organizatio n an y necessar y assistanc e t o carr y ou t
their obligation s unde r thi s regulation . Whe n applicable , th e Governmen t o f th e por t Stat e concerne d shal l
take suc h step s a s wil l ensur e tha t th e shi p shal l no t sai l unti l i t ca n procee d t o se a o r leav e th e por t fo r th e
purpose o f proceedin g t o th e neares t appropriat e repai r yar d availabl e withou t presentin g a n unreasonabl e
threat o f har m t o th e marin e environment .
3.4 I n ever y case , th e Administratio n concerne d shal l full y guarante e the completenes s an d efficienc y o f the
survey an d shal l undertak e t o ensur e th e necessar y arrangement s t o satisf y thi s obligation .
4.1 Th e conditio n o f th e shi p an d it s equipmen t shal l b e maintaine d t o confor m wit h th e provision s o f th e

present Conventio n t o ensur e tha t the shi p i n al l respect s wil l remai n fi t to procee d t o se a withou t presentin g
an unreasonabl e threa t o f har m t o th e marin e environment .
4.2 Afte r any survey of the ship unde r paragraph 1 o f this regulatio n ha s bee n completed , n o change shal l b e
made i n th e structure , equipment , systems , fittings , arrangement s o r materia l covere d b y th e survey , withou t
the sanctio n o f the Administration , excep t the direc t replacemen t o f suc h equipmen t an d fittings .
4.3 Wheneve r a n acciden t occurs t o a shi p o r a defec t i s discovere d whic h substantiall y affect s th e integrit y
of th e shi p o r th e efficienc y o r completenes s o f it s equipmen t covere d b y thi s Anne x th e maste r o r owne r
of th e shi p shal l repor t a t th e earlies t opportunit y t o th e Administration , th e recognize d organizatio n o r th e
nominated surveyo r responsibl e fo r issuin g th e relevan t Certificate , w h o shal l caus e investigation s t o b e initi -
ated t o determine whether a surve y as require d b y paragrap h 1 o f this regulatio n i s necessary . I f the ship i s i n
a por t o f another Party , th e maste r o r owne r shal l als o repor t immediatel y t o th e appropriat e authoritie s o f the
port Stat e an d th e nominate d surveyo r o r recognize d organizatio n shal l ascertai n tha t suc h repor t ha s bee n
made.

Regulations 7, 8, 9 , 1 0
Regulation 7
Issue or endorsement of certificate
1A n Internationa l Oi l Pollutio n Preventio n Certificat e shal l b e issued , afte r a n initia l o r renewa l surve y
in accordanc e wit h th e provision s o f regulatio n 6 o f thi s Annex , t o an y oi l tanke r o f 15 0 gros s tonnag e an d
above an d an y othe r ship s o f 400 gros s tonnage an d abov e whic h ar e engage d i n voyage s t o port s o r offshor e
terminals unde r th e jurisdictio n o f othe r Partie s t o th e presen t Convention .
2 Suc h certificat e shall b e issue d o r endorsed a s appropriate either by the Administration o r b y any persons
or organizatio n dul y authorize d b y it . I n ever y cas e th e Administratio n assume s ful l responsibilit y fo r th e
certificate.
Regulation 8
Issue or endorsement of certificate by another Government
1 Th e Governmen t of a Part y t o th e presen t Convention may , a t the reques t of the Administration, caus e a
ship to b e surveyed and , i f satisfied that the provision s of this Annex are complied with, shal l issu e or authorize
the issu e o f a n Internationa l Oi l Pollutio n Preventio n Certificat e t o th e shi p and , wher e appropriate , endors e
or authoriz e th e endorsemen t o f tha t certificat e o n th e shi p i n accordanc e wit h thi s Annex .
2A cop y o f the certificat e an d a cop y o f the surve y repor t shal l b e transmitte d a s soo n a s possibl e t o th e
requesting Administration .
3A certificat e s o issue d shal l contai n a statemen t t o th e effec t tha t i t ha s bee n issue d a t th e reques t o f
the Administratio n an d i t shal l hav e th e sam e forc e an d receiv e th e sam e recognitio n a s th e certificat e issue d
under regulatio n 7 o f this Annex .
4N o Internationa l Oi l Pollutio n Preventio n Certificat e shal l b e issue d t o a shi p whic h i s entitle d t o fl y the
flag of a Stat e which i s no t a Party .
Regulation 9
Form of certificate
The Internationa l Oi l Pollutio n Preventio n Certificat e shal l b e draw n u p i n th e for m correspondin g t o th e

model give n i n appendi x I I t o thi s Anne x an d shal l b e i n a t leas t English , Frenc h o r Spanish . I f a n officia l
language o f the issuin g countr y i s als o used , thi s shal l prevai l i n cas e o f a disput e o r discrepancy .
Regulation 10
Duration and validity of certificate
1A n Internationa l Oi l Pollutio n Preventio n Certificat e shal l b e issue d fo r a perio d specifie d b y the Admin-
istration, whic h shal l no t exceed fiv e years .
2.1 Notwithstandin g the requirements of paragraph 1 o f this regulation, when the renewal survey is completed
within thre e month s befor e th e expir y dat e o f th e existin g certificate , th e ne w certificat e shal l b e vali d fro m
the dat e o f completion o f the renewa l surve y t o a dat e no t exceedin g fiv e year s fro m th e dat e o f expir y o f the
existing certificate .

Regulation 1 0
2.2 Whe n th e renewa l surve y i s completed afte r the expiry date of the existing certificate, th e ne w certificate
shall b e vali d fro m th e dat e o f completion o f the renewa l surve y t o a dat e no t exceedin g fiv e year s fro m th e
date o f expiry o f the existin g certificate .
2.3 Whe n th e renewa l surve y i s complete d mor e tha n thre e month s befor e th e expir y dat e o f th e existin g
certificate, th e ne w certificat e shal l b e vali d fro m th e dat e o f completio n o f the renewa l surve y t o a dat e no t
exceeding fiv e year s fro m th e dat e o f completio n o f the renewa l survey .
3I f a certificat e i s issue d fo r a perio d o f les s tha n fiv e years , th e Administratio n ma y exten d th e validit y
of th e certificat e beyon d th e expir y dat e t o th e maximu m perio d specifie d i n paragrap h 1 o f this regulation ,
provided tha t the survey s referre d t o i n regulation s 6.1. 3 an d 6.1. 4 o f this Anne x applicabl e whe n a certificat e
is issue d fo r a perio d o f five year s ar e carrie d ou t a s appropriate .
4I f a renewa l surve y ha s bee n complete d an d a ne w certificat e canno t b e issue d o r place d o n boar d th e

ship befor e the expiry date of the existin g certificate, th e perso n o r organization authorize d b y the Administra-
tion ma y endors e th e existin g certificat e an d suc h a certificat e shal l b e accepte d a s vali d fo r a furthe r perio d
which shal l no t excee d fiv e month s fro m th e expir y date .
5I f a ship at the time when a certificate expires i s no t in a port in which i t is to be surveyed, the Administra-
tion ma y exten d th e perio d o f validity o f the certificat e bu t this extensio n shal l b e grante d onl y for the purpos e
of allowin g th e shi p t o complet e it s voyag e t o th e por t i n whic h i t i s t o b e surveyed , an d the n onl y i n case s
where i t appear s prope r an d reasonabl e t o d o so . N o certificat e shal l b e extende d fo r a perio d longe r tha n
three months , an d a shi p t o whic h a n extensio n i s grante d shal l not , o n it s arriva l i n th e por t i n whic h i t i s t o
be surveyed , b e entitle d b y virtu e o f such extensio n t o leav e that por t without havin g a ne w certificate . Whe n
the renewa l surve y i s completed , th e ne w certificat e shal l b e vali d t o a dat e no t exceeding fiv e year s fro m th e
date o f expir y o f the existin g certificat e befor e th e extensio n wa s granted .
6A certificate issue d to a shi p engaged on shor t voyages which ha s no t been extende d unde r the foregoing
provisions o f this regulatio n ma y b e extende d b y th e Administratio n fo r a perio d o f grace o f u p t o on e mont h
from th e dat e o f expiry state d o n it . Whe n th e renewa l surve y i s completed , th e ne w certificat e shal l b e vali d
to a dat e no t exceedin g fiv e year s fro m th e dat e o f expir y o f the existin g certificat e befor e th e extensio n wa s
granted.
7I n specia l circumstances , a s determine d b y the Administration, a ne w certificate nee d no t be dated from

the dat e o f expir y o f th e existin g certificat e a s require d b y paragraph s 2.2 , 5 o r 6 o f thi s regulation . I n thes e
special circumstances , th e ne w certificat e shal l b e vali d t o a dat e no t exceedin g fiv e year s fro m th e dat e o f
completion o f the renewa l survey .
8I f a n annua l o r intermediat e surve y i s complete d befor e th e perio d specifie d i n regulatio n 6 o f thi s

Annex, then :
.1 th e anniversar y dat e show n o n th e certificat e shal l b e amende d b y endorsemen t t o a dat e whic h

shall no t b e mor e tha n thre e month s late r tha n th e dat e o n whic h th e surve y wa s completed ;
.2 th e subsequen t annua l o r intermediat e surve y require d b y regulatio n 6. 1 o f thi s Anne x shal l b e

completed a t the interval s prescribe d b y tha t regulatio n usin g th e ne w anniversar y date ; an d
.3 th e expir y dat e ma y remai n unchange d provide d on e o r mor e annua l o r intermediat e surveys , a s

appropriate, ar e carrie d ou t s o tha t th e maximu m interval s betwee n th e survey s prescribe d b y
regulation 6. 1 o f this Anne x ar e no t exceeded.
9A certificat e issue d unde r regulatio n 7 o r 8 o f this Anne x shal l ceas e t o b e vali d i n an y o f the followin g
cases:
.1 i f th e relevan t survey s ar e no t complete d withi n th e period s specifie d unde r regulatio n 6. 1 o f thi s

Annex;
.2 i f the certificat e i s no t endorsed i n accordanc e wit h regulatio n 6.1. 3 o r 6.1. 4 o f this Annex ; o r

Regulation 1 1
.3 upo n transfe r o f th e shi p t o th e fla g o f anothe r State . A ne w certificat e shal l onl y b e issue d whe n
the Governmen t issuin g th e ne w certificat e i s full y satisfie d tha t th e shi p i s i n complianc e wit h
the requirement s o f regulation s 6.4. 1 an d 6.4. 2 o f thi s Annex . I n th e cas e o f a transfe r betwee n
Parties, i f requeste d withi n thre e month s afte r th e transfe r ha s take n place , th e Governmen t o f the
Party whos e fla g th e shi p wa s formerl y entitle d t o fl y shall , a s soo n a s possible , transmi t t o th e
Administration copie s o f th e certificat e carrie d b y th e shi p befor e th e transfe r and , i f available ,
copies o f the relevan t surve y reports .
Regulation 11
Port State control on operational requirements*
1A shi p whe n i n a por t o r a n offshor e termina l o f anothe r Part y i s subjec t t o inspectio n b y officer s
duly authorize d b y suc h Part y concernin g operationa l requirement s unde r thi s Annex , wher e ther e ar e clea r
grounds fo r believin g tha t th e maste r o r cre w ar e no t familia r wit h essentia l shipboar d procedure s relatin g t o
the preventio n o f pollution b y oil .
2I n the circumstances given i n paragrap h 1 o f this regulation , th e Part y shall tak e such step s a s will ensur e
that th e shi p shal l no t sai l unti l th e situatio n ha s bee n brough t t o orde r i n accordanc e wit h th e requirement s
of this Annex .
3 Procedure s relatin g to the por t State contro l prescribe d i n articl e 5 o f the presen t Convention shal l appl y
to thi s regulation .
4 Nothin g i n thi s regulatio n shal l b e construe d t o limi t th e right s an d obligation s o f a Part y carryin g ou t
control ove r operationa l requirement s specificall y provide d fo r i n th e presen t Convention .
* Refe r t o th e Procedure s fo r por t Stat e control , adopte d b y th e Organizatio n b y resolutio n A.787(19) , a s amende d b y resolu -
tion A.882(21); se e IMO publication, sale s number IA650E .

Chapter 3 - Requirement s fo r machiner y space s o f all ship s
Regulation 12
Tanks for oil residues (sludge)
1 Ever y ship of 400 gross tonnage and above shall b e provided with a tank or tanks of adequate capacity,
having regard to the type of machinery and lengt h of voyage, to receive the oil residue s (sludge) which cannot
be dealt with otherwis e i n accordanc e with th e requirement s of this Annex.
2 Oi l residu e (sludge ) ma y b e disposed o f directly from the oil residu e (sludge ) tank(s ) through th e standard
discharge connectio n referre d t o i n regulatio n 13 , o r an y othe r approve d mean s o f disposal . Th e oi l residu e
(sludge) tank(s) :
.1 shal l b e provide d wit h a designate d pum p for disposal tha t i s capable of taking suction fro m the oil
residue (sludge ) tank(s) ; an d
.2 shal l hav e n o discharg e connection s t o th e bilg e system , oil y bilg e wate r holdin g tank(s) , tan k to p
or oil y wate r separator s excep t tha t th e tank(s ) ma y b e fitte d wit h drains , wit h manuall y operate d
self-closing valve s an d arrangement s fo r subsequen t visua l monitorin g o f th e settle d water , tha t
lead t o a n oil y bilg e wate r holdin g tank o r bilg e well , o r a n alternativ e arrangement , provide d suc h
arrangement doe s no t connec t directl y t o th e bilg e pipin g system .
3 Pipin g to and fro m oi l residu e (sludge ) tanks shal l hav e n o direct connection overboard , othe r than th e
standard discharge connection referre d to in regulatio n 13 .
4I n ship s delivere d afte r 3 1 Decembe r 1979 , a s define d i n regulatio n 1.28.2 , tank s fo r oi l residue s shal l
be designe d an d constructe d s o a s t o facilitat e their cleanin g an d th e discharg e o f residue s t o receptio n facili -
ties. Ship s delivere d o n o r befor e 3 1 Decembe r 1979 , a s define d i n regulatio n 1.28.1 , shal l compl y wit h thi s
requirement as far as i s reasonabl e and practicable .
Regulation 12A
Oil fuel tank protection
1 Thi s regulatio n shal l appl y to al l ship s wit h a n aggregat e oil fue l capacit y o f 600 m 3 an d abov e which ar e
delivered o n o r afte r 1 Augus t 2010 , a s define d i n regulatio n 1.28. 9 o f this Annex .
2 Th e applicatio n o f thi s regulatio n i n determinin g th e locatio n o f tank s use d t o carr y oi l fue l doe s no t
govern ove r th e provision s o f regulatio n 1 9 o f this Annex .
* MEP C 5 8 decide d (MEP C 58/23 , paragrap h 6.10 ) that , wit h regar d t o conversion s fro m singl e hul l oi l tanker s t o bulk/or e carriers ,
regulation 12 A should be applied to the entire bulk/ore carrier, i.e. , al l ne w and existing fuel oil tanks.

Regulation 12 A
3 Fo r the purpos e o f this regulation , th e followin g definition s shal l apply :
.1 Oil fuel mean s an y oi l use d a s fue l oi l i n connectio n wit h th e propulsio n an d auxiliar y machiner y
of the shi p i n whic h suc h oi l i s carried .
.2 Load line draught (ds) i s th e vertica l distance , i n metres , fro m th e moulde d baselin e a t mid-lengt h
to th e waterlin e correspondin g t o th e summe r freeboar d draugh t t o b e assigne d t o th e ship .
.3 Light ship draught i s th e moulde d draugh t amidship s correspondin g t o th e lightweight .
.4 Partial load line draught (dP) i s th e ligh t shi p draugh t plu s 6 0 % o f the differenc e betwee n th e ligh t
ship draugh t an d th e loa d lin e draugh t (d s). Th e partia l loa d lin e draugh t (dp ) shal l b e measure d i n
metres.
.5 Waterline (dB) i s th e vertica l distance , i n metres , fro m th e moulde d baselin e a t mid-lengt h t o th e

waterline correspondin g t o 3 0 % o f the dept h D s .
.6 Breadth (Bs) i s th e greates t moulde d breadt h o f the ship , i n metres , a t o r belo w th e deepes t loa d
line draugh t d s.
.7 Breadth (BB) i s th e greates t moulde d breadt h o f the ship , i n metres , a t o r belo w th e waterlin e d B.
.8 Depth (Ds) i s th e moulde d depth , i n metres , measure d a t mid-lengt h t o th e uppe r dec k a t side .
For th e purpos e o f th e application , "uppe r deck " mean s th e highes t dec k t o whic h th e watertigh t
transverse bulkhead s excep t af t pea k bulkhead s extend .
.9 Length (L) mean s 9 6 % o f th e tota l lengt h o n a waterlin e a t 85 % o f th e leas t moulde d dept h

measured fro m th e to p o f th e keel , o r th e lengt h fro m th e foresid e o f th e ste m t o th e axi s o f th e
rudder stoc k o n tha t waterline, i f that b e greater . I n ship s designe d wit h a rak e o f kee l th e waterline
on whic h thi s lengt h i s measure d shal l b e paralle l t o the designed waterline . Th e lengt h (L) shall b e
measured i n metres .
.10 Breadth (B) mean s th e maximu m breadt h o f th e ship , i n metres , measure d amidship s t o th e
moulded lin e o f the fram e i n a shi p wit h a meta l shel l an d t o th e oute r surfac e o f the hul l i n a shi p
with a shel l o f any othe r material .
.11 Oil fuel tank mean s a tan k i n whic h oi l fue l i s carried , bu t exclude s thos e tank s whic h woul d no t
contain oi l fue l i n norma l operation , suc h a s overflo w tanks.
.12 Small oil fuel tank i s a n oi l fue l tan k wit h a maximu m individua l capacit y no t greate r tha n 3 0 m 3 .
.13 C i s th e ship' s tota l volum e o f oil fuel , includin g that of the smal l oi l fue l tanks , i n cubi c metres , a t
9 8 % tan k filling .
.14 Oil fuel capacity mean s th e volum e o f a tan k i n cubi c metres , a t 9 8 % filling .
4 Th e provision s o f thi s regulatio n shal l appl y t o al l oi l fue l tank s excep t smal l oi l fue l tanks , a s define d
in 3.12 , provide d tha t the aggregat e capacit y o f such exclude d tank s i s no t greater than 60 0 m 3 .
5 Individua l oi l fue l tank s shal l no t hav e a capacit y o f over 2,50 0 m 3 .
6 Fo r ships , othe r tha n self-elevatin g drillin g units , havin g a n aggregat e oi l fue l capacit y o f 60 0 m 3 an d
above, oi l fue l tank s shal l b e locate d abov e th e moulde d lin e o f th e botto m shel l platin g nowher e les s tha n
the distanc e h a s specifie d below :
(m) o r
h= 2. 0 m , whicheve r i s th e lesser .
The minimu m valu e o f h = 0.7 6 m .
In th e tur n o f th e bilg e are a an d a t location s withou t a clearl y define d tur n o f th e bilge , th e oi l fue l tan k
boundary lin e shal l ru n paralle l t o th e lin e o f the midshi p fla t botto m a s show n i n figur e 1 .

Annex I: Regulations tor the prevention of pollution by oil
Regulation 12 A
Figure 1 - Oil fuel tank boundary lines
7 Fo r ship s havin g a n aggregat e oi l fue l capacit y o f 60 0 m 3 o r mor e bu t les s tha n 5,00 0 m 3 , oi l fue l tank s
shall b e locate d inboar d o f the moulde d lin e o f the sid e shel l plating , nowher e les s than th e distance w which,
as show n i n figur e 2, i s measure d a t any cross-sectio n a t right angles to the side shell, a s specifie d below :
The minimu m valu e o f w = 1. 0 m ; however , fo r individua l tank s wit h a n oi l fue l capacit y o f les s tha n 50 0 m 3
the minimu m valu e i s 0.7 6 m .
8 Fo r ship s havin g a n aggregat e oi l fue l capacit y o f 5,00 0 m 3 an d over , oi l fue l tank s shal l b e locate d
inboard o f the moulde d lin e o f th e sid e shel l plating , nowher e les s tha n th e distanc e w which , a s show n i n
figure 2 , i s measure d a t any cross-sectio n a t righ t angles to the sid e shell , a s specifie d below :
w = 2. 0 m , whicheve r i s th e lesser .
The minimu m valu e o f w = 1. 0 m .
Figure 2 - Oil fuel tank boundary lines
9 Line s o f oi l fue l pipin g locate d a t a distanc e fro m th e ship' s botto m o f les s tha n h, a s define d i n
paragraph 6 , o r from th e ship' s sid e les s tha n w, a s define d i n paragraph s 7 an d 8 , shal l b e fitte d wit h valve s
or simila r closin g device s withi n o r immediatel y adjacen t t o th e oi l fue l tank . Thes e valve s shal l b e capabl e
of bein g brough t int o operatio n fro m a readil y accessibl e enclose d spac e th e locatio n o f which i s accessibl e
from th e navigatio n bridg e o r propulsio n machiner y contro l positio n withou t traversin g expose d freeboar d o r
superstructure decks . Th e valves shal l clos e i n cas e o f remote contro l syste m failur e (fai l i n a close d position )
and shal l b e kep t close d a t se a a t an y tim e whe n th e tan k contain s oi l fue l excep t that the y ma y b e opene d
during oi l fue l transfe r operations .
10 Suctio n well s i n oi l fue l tank s ma y protrud e int o th e doubl e botto m belo w th e boundar y lin e define d b y
the distanc e h provide d tha t suc h well s ar e a s smal l a s practicabl e an d th e distanc e betwee n th e wel l botto m
and th e botto m shel l platin g i s no t les s tha n 0.5/7 .

Regulation 12 A
11 Alternativel y t o paragraph s 6 an d eithe r 7 o r 8 , ship s shal l compl y wit h th e accidenta l oi l fue l outflo w
performance standar d specifie d below :
.1 Th e leve l o f protectio n agains t oi l fue l pollutio n i n th e even t o f collisio n o r groundin g shal l b e

assessed o n th e basi s o f the mea n oi l outflo w paramete r a s follows :
OM =< 0.0157 - 1.14 E - 6 C fo r 60 0 m 3 =< C < 5,00 0 m 3

3
O M =< 0.01 0 fo r C > 5,00 0 m
where:
O M= mea n oi l outflo w parameter ;
=
C tota l oi l fue l volume .
.2 Th e followin g genera l assumptio n shal l appl y whe n calculatin g th e mea n oi l outflo w parameter :
.2.1 th e shi p shal l b e assume d loade d t o th e partia l loa d lin e draugh t (dP) withou t tri m o r heel ;
.2.2 al l oi l fue l tank s shal l b e assume d loade d t o 9 8 % o f their volumetri c capacity ;
.2.3 th e nomina l densit y o f the oi l fue l (pn) shal l generall y b e take n a s 1,00 0 kg/m 3 . I f the densit y
of the oi l fue l i s specificall y restricte d t o a lesse r value , th e lesse r valu e ma y b e applied ; an d
.2.4 fo r th e purpos e o f these outflo w calculations , th e permeabilit y o f eac h oi l fue l tan k shal l b e
taken a s 0.99 , unles s prove n otherwise .
.3 Th e following assumptions shal l b e use d whe n combinin g the oi l outflo w parameters :
.3.1 Th e mea n oi l outflo w shal l b e calculate d independentl y fo r sid e damag e an d fo r botto m

damage an d the n combine d int o a non-dimensiona l oi l outflo w paramete r O M , as follows :
where:
OMS= mea n outflo w fo r sid e damage , i n m 3
O M B = mea n outflo w fo r botto m damage , i n m 3
=
C tota l oi l fue l volume .
.3.2 Fo r botto m damage , independen t calculation s fo r mea n outflo w shal l b e don e fo r 0 m an d

2.5 m tid e conditions , an d the n combine d a s follows :
O M=
B 0.7O MB(0! + 0.3O M B ( 2 . 5 )
where:
OMB(0)
= mea n outflo w for 0 m tid e condition , an d
3
O MB(2.5)= mea n outflo w fo r minu s 2. 5 m tid e condition , i nm .
.4 Th e mea n outflo w for side damag e O M S shal l b e calculate d a s follows :
where:
i= eac h oi l fue l tan k unde r consideration ;
n = tota l numbe r o f oil fue l tanks ;
PS(i)= th e probabilit y o f penetratin g oi l fue l tan k i fro m sid e damage , calculate d i n accord -
ance wit h paragrap h 11. 6 o f this regulation ;
O s(i) = th e outflow , i n m 3 , fro m sid e damag e t o oi l fue l tan k i, which i s assume d equa l t o the
total volum e i n oi l fue l tan k i a t 9 8 % filling .

Regulation 12 A
.5 Th e mea n outflo w fo r botto m damag e shal l b e calculate d fo r eac h tida l conditio n a s follows :
.5.1
where:
i= eac h oi l fue l tan k unde r consideration ;
n = tota l numbe r o f oil fue l tanks ;
PB(i) = th e probabilit y o f penetratin g oi l fue l tan k i fro m botto m damage , calculate d i n
accordance wit h paragrap h 11. 7 o f this regulation ;
0B(i) = th e outflo w fro m oi l fue l tan k i , i n m 3 , calculate d i n accordanc e with paragrap h
11.5.3 o f this regulation ; an d
C D B ( i ) = facto r to accoun t for oil captur e a s define d i n paragrap h 11.5.4 .
.5.2
where:
i, n, PB(i) an d C DB(i) = a s define d i n subparagrap h .5. 1 abov e
0B(i) = th e outflo w fro m oi l fue l tan k i , i n m 3 , afte r tida l change .
.5.3 Th e oi l outflo w 0 B ( i ) fo r eac h oi l fue l tan k shal l b e calculate d base d o n pressur e balanc e
principles, i n accordanc e with th e following assumptions :
.5.3.1 Th e ship shall b e assumed stranded with zero trim and heel , with the stranded draught
prior t o tida l chang e equa l t o th e partia l loa d lin e draugh t d P
.5.3.2 Th e oi l fue l leve l afte r damag e shall b e calculate d a s follows:
where:
h F = th e heigh t of the oi l fue l surfac e abov e Z 1 , in metres ;
tc = th e tidal change , i n metres . Reduction s i n tid e shal l b e expressed a s negativ e
values;
Z\ = th e heigh t o f th e lowes t poin t i n th e oi l fue l tan k abov e th e baseline , i n
metres;
ps= densit y o f seawater , t o b e take n a s 1,02 5 kg/m 3 ; an d
pn= nomina l densit y o f the oi l fuel , a s define d i n 11.2.3 .
.5.3.3 Th e oil outflo w 0 B ( i ) fo r any tank boundin g the botto m shel l platin g shall b e taken no t
less tha n th e following formula, bu t n o mor e than th e tank capacity :
OB(I) = HW .A
where:
Hw = 1. 0 m , whe n YB = 0
but not greater than 0.4 m, when Y B is greater than BB /5 or 11.5 m , which-
ever i s les s
H w i s t o b e measure d upward s fro m th e midshi p fla t botto m line . I n th e tur n o f th e
bilge are a an d a t location s withou t a clearl y define d tur n o f th e bilge , H w i s t o b e
measured fro m a lin e paralle l t o th e midshi p fla t bottom , a s show n fo r distanc e h i n
figure 1 .
For Y B values outboard o r 11. 5 m , whichever is less , H w is to be linearly interpolated .
Y B = th e minimu m valu e o f Y B ove r th e lengt h o f th e oi l fue l tank , wher e a t an y
given location , Y B i s th e transvers e distanc e betwee n th e sid e shel l a t water -
line d B an d th e tan k a t o r belo w waterlin e dB.
A = th e maximu m horizonta l projecte d are a o f the oi l fue l tan k u p t o th e leve l o f
H w fro m th e botto m o f th e tank .

Regulation 12 A
(measured inboar d from the ship's side at right

angles to the centreline at the level of dD)
Figure 3 - Dimensions for calculation of the minimum oil outflow

.5.4 I n the case of bottom damage, a portion from the outflow from an oil fuel tank may be captured
by non-oi l compartments . Thi s effec t i s approximate d b y applicatio n o f th e facto r C DB(i) fo r
each tank , whic h shal l b e taken a s follows:
= 0. 6 fo r oi l fue l tank s bounde d fro m belo w b y non-oi l compartments ;
= 1 otherwise .
.6 Th e probabilit y P s o f breachin g a compartmen t from sid e damag e shal l b e calculate d a s follows :

.6.1
where:
probability th e damag e wil l exten d int o th e longitudina l zon e
bounded b y X a an d X f;
probability th e damag e wil l exten d int o th e vertica l zon e
bounded b y Z I an d Z u ;
probability th e damag e wil l exten d transversel y beyon d th e
boundary define d b y y ;
.6.2 and PS1 shall b e determine d b y linea r interpolatio n fro m th e table s o f probabilitie s
for sid e damag e provide d i n 11.6.3 , an d P Sy shal l b e calculate d fro m th e formula s provide d
in 11.6.3 , where :
= th e probability the damage will li e entirely aft of location Xa / L ;
= the probability the damage will lie entirely forward of location X1f / L ;
= probabilit y th e damag e wil l li e entirel y belo w th e tank ;
= probabilit y th e damag e wil l li e entirel y abov e th e tank ; an d
= probabilit y th e damag e wil l li e entirel y outboar d th e tank .
Compartment boundarie s Xa, X f, Z1 Z u an d y shal l b e develope d a s follows :
= th e longitudina l distanc e from af t terminal o f L to the aftmos t poin t on th e compart -
ment bein g considered , i n metres ;
= th e longitudina l distanc e fro m af t termina l o f L t o th e foremos t poin t o n th e
compartment bein g considered , i n metres ;
= th e vertical distanc e from th e moulde d baselin e to the lowes t point on th e compart-
ment bein g considered , i n metres . Wher e Z I i s greate r tha n D s , Z | shal l b e take n
as D s ;

Regulation 12 A
Zu = th e vertica l distanc e fro m th e moulde d baselin e t o th e highes t poin t o n th e

compartment being considered , i n metres . Wher e Z u i s greater than D s , Z u shal l
be taken a s D s ; an d
y= th e minimu m horizonta l distanc e measure d a t righ t angle s t o th e centrelin e
between th e compartmen t unde r consideratio n an d th e sid e shell , i n metres. *
In wa y of the turn o f the bilge, y need no t to b e considered belo w a distance h abov e baseline ,
where h i s lesse r o f 3 m o r th e to p o f the tank .
.6.3 Table s o f probabilitie s fo r sid e damag e
0.00 0.000 0.00 0.967 0.00 0.000 0.00 0.968

0.05 0.023 0.05 0.917 0.05 0.000 0.05 0.952
0.10 0.068 0.10 0.867 0.10 0.001 0.10 0.931
0.15 0.117 0.15 0.817 0.15 0.003 0.15 0.905
0.20 0.167 0.20 0.767 0.20 0.007 0.20 0.873
0.25 0.217 0.25 0.717 0.25 0.013 0.25 0.836
0.30 0.267 0.30 0.667 0.30 0.021 0.30 0.789
0.35 0.317 0.35 0.617 0.35 0.034 0.35 0.733
0.40 0.367 0.40 0.567 0.40 0.055 0.40 0.670
0.45 0.417 0.45 0.517 0.45 0.085 0.45 0.599
0.50 0.467 0.50 0.467 0.50 0.123 0.50 0.525
0.55 0.517 0.55 0.417 0.55 0.172 0.55 0.452
0.60 0.567 0.60 0.367 0.60 0.226 0.60 0.383
0.65 0.617 0.65 0.317 0.65 0.285 0.65 0.317
0.70 0.667 0.70 0.267 0.70 0.347 0.70 0.255
0.75 0.717 0.75 0.217 0.75 0.413 0.75 0.197
0.80 0.767 0.80 0.167 0.80 0.482 0.80 0.143
0.85 0.817 0.85 0.117 0.85 0.553 0.85 0.092
0.90 0.867 0.90 0.068 0.90 0.626 0.90 0.046
0.95 0.917 0.95 0.023 0.95 0.700 0.95 0.013
1.00 0.967 1.00 0.000 1.00 0.775 1.00 0.000
.7 Th e probability PB of breaching a compartment from bottom damage shall b e calculated as follows:
.7.1
where:
= probabilit y the damage will exten d int o the longitudina l zon e
bounded by
*' For symmetrical tank arrangements, damages are considered for one ship only, in which case all "y" dimensions are to be measured
from that side. Fo r asymmetrical arrangements, referenc e is made to the Explanatory Notes on matter s related to the accidental oil
outflow performance, adopted by the Organization by resolution MEPC.122(52), as amended.

Regulation 12 A
= probabilit y th e damag e wil l exten d int o transvers e zon e

bounded b y Y p an d Y s ; and
= probabilit y th e damag e wil l exten d verticall y abov e th e boundar y
defined b y z ;
.7.2 and P B5 shall b e determine d b y linea r interpolatio n fro m th e tables of probabilities
tor bottom damag e provided i n 11.7.3 , an d PBz shal l b e calculated from the formulas provided
in 11.7.3 , where :
= th e probabilit y th e damag e wil l li e entirel y af t o f locatio n
= th e probabilit y th e damag e wil l li e entirel y forwar d o f locatio n
= probabilit y th e damag e wil l li e entirel y t o por t o f the tank ;
= probabilit y th e damag e wil l li e entirel y t o starboar d o f the tank ; an d
= probabilit y th e damag e wil l li e entirel y belo w th e tank .
Compartment boundarie s Xa, Xf ,Yp V s and z shal l b e develope d a s follows :
and Xf as defined i n 11.6.2 ;
= th e transvers e distanc e from th e port-mos t poin t o n th e compartmen t locate d a t
or below the waterline d B , t o a vertical plan e locate d t o starboar d o f the ship's
centreline;
Y=
s th e transvers e distanc e fro m th e starboard-mos t poin t o n th e compartmen t
located a t o r belo w th e waterlin e dB, t o a vertica l plan e locate d t o starboar d
of the ship' s centreline ; an d
=
z th e minimu m valu e o f z ove r th e lengt h o f th e compartment , where , a t an y
given longitudina l location , z i s the vertica l distanc e from th e lowe r poin t of the
bottom shel l a t tha t longitudina l locatio n t o th e lowe r poin t of the compartmen t
at that longitudina l location .
.7.3 Table s o f probabilitie s fo r botto m damag e
0.00 0.000 0.00 0.969 0.00 0.844 0.00 0.000

0.05 0.002 0.05 0.953 0.05 0.794 0.05 0.009
0.10 0.008 0.10 0.936 0.10 0.744 0.10 0.032
0.15 0.017 0.15 0.916 0.15 0.694 0.15 0.063
0.20 0.029 0.20 0.894 0.20 0.644 0.20 0.097
0.25 0.042 0.25 0.870 0.25 0.594 0.25 0.133
0.30 0.058 0.30 0.842 0.30 0.544 0.30 0.171
0.35 0.076 0.35 0.810 0.35 0.494 0.35 0.211
0.40 0.096 0.40 0.775 0.40 0.444 0.40 0.253
0.45 0.119 0.45 0.734 0.45 0.394 0.45 0.297
0.50 0.143 0.50 0.687 0.50 0.344 0.50 0.344
0.55 0.171 0.55 0.630 0.55 0.297 0.55 0.394
0.60 0.203 0.60 0.563 0.60 0.253 0.60 0.444
0.65 0.242 0.65 0.489 0.65 0.211 0.65 0.494
0.70 0.289 0.70 0.413 0.70 0.171 0.70 0.544
0.75 0.344 0.75 0.333 0.75 0.133 0.75 0.594
0.80 0.409 0.80 0.252 0.80 0.097 0.80 0.644
0.85 0.482 0.85 0.170 0.85 0.063 0.85 0.694
0.90 0.565 0.90 0.089 0.90 0.032 0.90 0.744
0.95 0.658 0.95 0.026 0.95 0.009 0.95 0.794
1.00 0.761 1.00 0.000 1.00 0.000 1.00 0.844

Regulations 13, 1 4
PBz shall be calculated as follows:
PBz is not to be taken greater than 1 .

.8 Fo r th e purpos e o f maintenanc e an d inspection , an y oi l fue l tank s tha t d o no t borde r th e oute r
shell platin g shal l b e locate d n o close r t o th e botto m shel l platin g tha n th e minimu m valu e o f h
in paragrap h 6 an d n o close r to the sid e shel l platin g than th e applicabl e minimu m valu e of w i n
paragraph 7 or 8.
12 I n approving the design and construction of ships to be built in accordance with this regulation, Adminis-
trations shall have due regard to the general safety aspects, includin g the need for maintenance and inspection
of wing and double bottom tanks or spaces.
Regulation 13
Standard discharge connection
To enabl e pipe s o f receptio n facilitie s t o b e connecte d wit h th e ship' s discharg e pipelin e fo r residue s fro m
machinery bilge s an d fro m oi l residu e (sludge ) tanks , bot h line s shal l b e fitte d wit h a standar d discharg e
connection i n accordanc e wit h th e followin g table:
Standard dimensions o f flange s fo r discharg e connection s
Description Dimension
Outside diamete r 215 m m

Inner diamete r According t o pip e outsid e diamete r
Bolt circl e diamete r 183 m m
Slots i n flang e 6 hole s 2 2 m m i n diamete r equidistantl y place d o n a bol t circle o f the abov e diameter ,
slotted t o th e flang e periphery . Th e slo t width t o b e 22 m m
Flange thicknes s 20 m m
Bolts an d nuts : quantity , diamete r 6, eac h o f 20 m m i n diamete r and o f suitable lengt h
The flange i s designe d t o accep t pipes u p to a maximu m interna l diamete r of 12 5 m m an d shal l b e o f steel o r othe r
equivalent materia l havin g a fla t face. Thi s flange, togethe r wit h a gaske t of oil-proof material , shal l b e suitabl e fo r a servic e
pressure o f 60 0 kPa .
Part B - Equipment
Regulation 14
Oil filtering equipment
1 Excep t as specified i n paragrap h 3 o f this regulation , an y ship of 400 gross tonnage and abov e but less
than 10,00 0 gros s tonnag e shal l b e fitte d wit h oi l filterin g equipmen t complyin g wit h paragrap h 6 o f thi s
regulation. An y such shi p which ma y discharge int o the sea ballast water retained i n oil fuel tanks i n accord -
ance with regulatio n 16. 2 shal l compl y with paragrap h 2 o f this regulation .

Regulation 1 4
2 Excep t as specified i n paragrap h 3 o f this regulation , an y ship of 10,000 gross tonnage and abov e shall
be fitted with oil filterin g equipment complying with paragraph 7 of this regulation.
3 Ships , suc h as hotel ships, storag e vessels, etc., which are stationary except for non-cargo-carrying reloca-
tion voyage s nee d no t b e provide d wit h oi l filterin g equipment . Suc h ship s shal l b e provide d wit h a holdin g
tank havin g a volume adequate, t o the satisfaction o f the Administration, fo r the total retentio n o n boar d o f the
oily bilg e water . Al l oil y bilg e wate r shall b e retaine d o n boar d fo r subsequen t discharge to receptio n facilities .
4 Th e Administration shal l ensur e tha t ship s o f les s tha n 40 0 gros s tonnag e ar e equipped , a s fa r a s practi -
cable, t o retai n o n boar d oi l o r oil y mixture s o r discharg e the m i n accordanc e wit h th e requirement s o f
regulation 15. 6 o f this Annex .
Ill
5 Th e Administratio n ma y waiv e th e requirement s o f paragraph s 1 an d 2 o f this regulatio n for :
.1 an y shi p engage d exclusivel y o n voyage s within specia l areas , o r
.2 an y shi p certifie d unde r th e Internationa l Cod e o f Safet y fo r High-Spee d Craf t (o r otherwis e withi n
the scop e o f thi s Cod e wit h regar d t o siz e an d design ) engage d o n a schedule d servic e wit h a
turn-around tim e no t exceedin g 2 4 h an d coverin g als o non-passenger/cargo-carryin g relocatio n
voyages fo r thes e ships ,
.3 wit h regar d t o th e provisio n o f subparagraph s . 1 an d . 2 above , th e followin g condition s shal l b e

complied with :
.3.1 th e shi p i s fitte d wit h a holdin g tan k havin g a volum e adequate , t o th e satisfactio n o f th e
Administration, fo r th e tota l retentio n o n boar d o f the oil y bilg e water ;
.3.2 al l oil y bilg e wate r i s retaine d o n boar d fo r subsequen t discharg e t o receptio n facilities ;
.3.3 th e Administratio n ha s determine d tha t adequat e receptio n facilitie s ar e availabl e t o receiv e
such oil y bilg e wate r i n a sufficien t numbe r o f ports o r terminals th e shi p call s at ;
.3.4 th e Internationa l Oi l Pollutio n Preventio n Certificate , whe n required , i s endorsed to the effect
that the ship i s exclusively engaged o n th e voyages within specia l area s o r ha s bee n accepte d
as a high-spee d craf t for the purpos e o f this regulatio n an d th e servic e i s identified ; an d
.3.5 th e quantity, time, an d port of the discharge are recorded in the Oil Recor d Book Part I.
6 Oi l filterin g equipmen t referre d t o i n paragrap h 1 o f thi s regulatio n shal l b e o f a desig n approve d b y

the Administratio n an d shal l b e suc h a s wil l ensur e tha t an y oil y mixtur e discharge d int o th e se a afte r passin g
through th e syste m ha s a n oi l conten t no t exceedin g 1 5 ppm . I n considerin g th e desig n o f suc h equipment ,
the Administratio n shal l hav e regar d t o th e specificatio n recommende d b y th e Organization. *
7 Oi l filterin g equipmen t referre d t o i n paragrap h 2 o f this regulatio n shal l compl y wit h paragrap h 6 o f this
regulation. I n addition , i t shal l b e provide d wit h alar m arrangement s t o indicat e whe n thi s leve l canno t b e
maintained. Th e syste m shal l als o b e provide d wit h arrangement s to ensure that any discharg e of oily mixture s
is automaticall y stoppe d whe n th e oi l conten t o f th e effluen t exceed s 1 5 ppm . I n considerin g th e desig n o f
such equipmen t and approvals , th e Administration shal l hav e regar d t o the specificatio n recommende d b y the
Organization.*
* Refe r to the Recommendation on international performance and test specification for oily-water separating equipment and oil content
meters, adopte d b y th e Organizatio n b y Assembly resolutio n A.393(X) , o r the Guideline s an d specification s fo r pollutio n preventio n
equipment for machinery space bilges of ships, adopte d by the Marine Environmen t Protection Committee by resolution MEPC.60(33),
or th e 201 1 Guideline s an d specification s fo r add-o n equipmen t fo r upgradin g resolutio n MEPC.60(33 ) - complian t oi l filterin g
equipment, adopte d b y resolutio n MEPC.205(62) , o r the Revise d guideline s an d specificatio n fo r pollutio n preventio n equipmen t for
machinery spac e bilges o f ships, adopte d b y the Marin e Environmen t Protectio n Committe e by resolutio n MEPC.107(49) .

Part C- Control of operational discharge of oil
Regulation 15
Control of discharge of oil
1 Subjec t to the provision s o f regulatio n 4 o f this Anne x an d paragraph s 2 , 3 , an d 6 o f this regulation , an y

discharge int o th e se a o f oil o r oil y mixture s fro m ship s shal l b e prohibited .
A Discharges outside special areas
2 An y discharg e int o th e se a o f oi l o r oil y mixture s fro m ship s o f 40 0 gros s tonnag e an d abov e shal l b e
prohibited excep t when al l th e followin g condition s ar e satisfied :
.1 th e shi p i s proceedin g e n route;
.2 th e oily mixtur e i s processe d through a n oi l filterin g equipment meeting the requirement s of regula-
tion 1 4 o f this Annex ;
.3 th e oi l conten t o f the effluen t without dilutio n doe s no t exceed 1 5 ppm ;
.4 th e oil y mixtur e doe s no t originate from carg o pump-roo m bilge s o n oi l tankers ; an d
.5 th e oil y mixture , i n cas e o f oil tankers , i s no t mixe d wit h oi l carg o residues .
B Discharges in special areas
3 An y discharg e int o th e se a o f oi l o r oil y mixture s fro m ship s o f 40 0 gros s tonnag e an d abov e shal l b e
prohibited excep t when al l o f the followin g condition s ar e satisfied :
.1 th e shi p i s proceedin g en route;
.2 th e oily mixtur e i s processe d through a n oi l filterin g equipment meeting the requirement s of regula-
tion 14. 7 o f this Annex ;
.3 th e oi l conten t o f the effluen t withou t dilutio n doe s no t excee d 1 5 ppm ;
.4 th e oil y mixtur e doe s no t originat e fro m carg o pump-roo m bilge s o n oi l tankers ; an d
.5 th e oil y mixture , i n cas e of oil tankers , i s no t mixe d wit h oi l carg o residues .
4I n respec t o f the Antarcti c area , an y discharg e int o th e se a o f oil o r oil y mixture s fro m an y shi p shal l b e
prohibited.
5 Nothin g i n thi s regulatio n shal l prohibi t a shi p o n a voyag e onl y par t o f which i s i n a specia l are a fro m
discharging outsid e a specia l are a i n accordanc e wit h paragrap h 2 o f this regulation .
C Requirements for ships of less than 400 gross tonnage

in all areas except the Antarctic area
6I n th e cas e o f a shi p o f les s tha n 40 0 gros s tonnage , oi l an d al l oil y mixture s shal l eithe r b e retaine d
on boar d fo r subsequen t discharg e t o receptio n facilitie s o r discharge d int o th e se a i n accordanc e wit h th e
following provisions :
.1 th e shi p i s proceedin g e n route;
.2 th e shi p ha s i n operatio n equipmen t o f a desig n approve d b y th e Administratio n tha t ensure s tha t

the oi l conten t o f the effluen t withou t dilutio n doe s no t excee d 1 5 ppm ;

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.3 th e oil y mixtur e doe s no t originat e fro m carg o pump-roo m bilge s o n oi l tankers ; an d
.4 th e oil y mixture , i n cas e o f oil tankers , i s no t mixe d wit h oi l carg o residues .
D General requirements
Whenever visibl e trace s o f oi l ar e observe d o n o r belo w th e surfac e o f th e wate r i n th e immediat e

vicinity o f a shi p o r it s wake , Government s o f Partie s t o th e presen t Conventio n should , t o th e exten t the y
are reasonabl y abl e t o d o so , promptl y investigat e th e fact s bearin g o n th e issu e o f whether ther e ha s bee n a
violation o f the provision s o f this regulation . Th e investigatio n shoul d include , i n particular , th e win d an d se a
conditions, th e trac k an d spee d o f the ship , othe r possibl e source s o f the visibl e trace s i n th e vicinity , an d an y
relevant oi l discharg e records .
8N o discharg e int o th e se a shal l contai n chemical s o r othe r substance s i n quantitie s o r concentration s

which ar e hazardou s t o th e marin e environmen t o r chemical s o r othe r substance s introduce d fo r th e purpos e
of circumventing th e condition s o f discharge specifie d i n thi s regulation .
9 Th e oi l residue s whic h canno t b e discharge d int o th e se a i n complianc e wit h thi s regulatio n shal l b e
retained o n boar d fo r subsequen t discharg e t o receptio n facilities .
Regulation 16
Segregation of oil and water ballast and carriage of oil in forepeak tanks
1 Excep t a s provide d i n paragrap h 2 o f thi s regulation , i n ship s delivere d afte r 3 1 Decembe r 1979 , a s
defined i n regulatio n 1.28.2 , o f 4,00 0 gros s tonnag e an d abov e othe r tha n oi l tankers , an d i n oi l tanker s
delivered afte r 31 Decembe r 1979 , a s define d i n regulatio n 1.28.2 , o f 15 0 gross tonnage and above , n o ballas t
water shal l b e carrie d i n an y oi l fue l tank .
2 Wher e the nee d t o carr y larg e quantitie s of oil fue l rende r i t necessar y to carr y ballas t water which i s no t
a clea n ballas t i n an y oi l fue l tank , suc h ballas t water shal l b e discharge d t o receptio n facilitie s o r int o the se a
in complianc e with regulatio n 1 5 o f this Annex usin g the equipment specified i n regulatio n 14. 2 o f this Annex,
and a n entr y shal l b e mad e i n th e Oi l Recor d Boo k t o thi s effect .
3I n a shi p o f 400 gros s tonnage an d above , fo r which th e buildin g contrac t i s place d afte r 1 Januar y 198 2
or, i n th e absenc e o f a buildin g contract, th e kee l o f which i s lai d o r which i s a t a simila r stage of construction
after 1 Jul y 1982 , oi l shal l no t b e carrie d i n a forepea k tank o r a tan k forward o f the collisio n bulkhead .
4 Al l ship s othe r tha n thos e subjec t t o paragraph s 1 an d 3 o f thi s regulatio n shal l compl y wit h th e provi -
sions o f those paragraph s a s fa r a s i s reasonabl e an d practicable .
Regulation 17
Oil Record Book Part I - Machinery space operations
1 Ever y oi l tanke r o f 15 0 gros s tonnag e an d abov e an d ever y shi p o f 40 0 gros s tonnag e an d abov e othe r
than a n oi l tanke r shal l b e provide d wit h a n Oi l Recor d Boo k Par t I (Machiner y spac e operations) . Th e Oi l
Record Book , whethe r a s a par t o f the ship' s officia l log-boo k o r otherwise , shal l b e i n th e for m specifie d i n
appendix II I t o thi s Annex .
2 Th e Oi l Recor d Boo k Par t I shal l b e complete d o n eac h occasion , o n a tank-to-tank basi s i f appropriate,
whenever an y o f the followin g machiner y spac e operation s take s plac e i n th e ship :
.1 ballastin g or cleaning o f oil fue l tanks ;

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.2 discharg e o f dirty ballas t or cleanin g wate r fro m oi l fue l tanks ;
.3 collectio n an d disposa l o f oil residue s (sludge) ;
.4 discharg e overboar d o r disposa l otherwis e o f bilg e wate r whic h ha s accumulate d i n machiner y

spaces; an d
.5 bunkerin g o f fuel o r bul k lubricatin g oil.
3I n th e event of such discharg e o f oil o r oily mixtur e as i s referre d t o i n regulatio n 4 o f this Annex o r i n th e
event o f accidenta l o r othe r exceptiona l discharg e o f oil no t excepte d b y tha t regulation , a statemen t shal l b e
made i n th e Oi l Recor d Boo k Par t I o f the circumstance s of , an d th e reason s for , th e discharge .
4 Eac h operatio n describe d i n paragrap h 2 o f this regulatio n shal l b e fully recorde d withou t delay i n the Oil
Record Boo k Par t I, s o that all entrie s i n the book appropriate to that operation ar e completed. Eac h complete d
operation shal l b e signe d b y the office r or officer s i n charg e o f the operations concerne d an d eac h complete d
page shal l b e signe d b y th e maste r o f ship . Th e entrie s i n th e Oi l Recor d Boo k Par t I , fo r ship s holdin g a n
International Oi l Pollutio n Preventio n Certificate , shal l b e at leas t i n English , Frenc h o r Spanish. Wher e entries
in a n officia l nationa l languag e of the State whose flag the ship i s entitled t o fly are also used , thi s shal l prevai l
in cas e o f a disput e o r discrepancy .
5 An y failur e o f the oi l filterin g equipmen t shal l b e recorde d i n th e Oi l Recor d Boo k Par t I .
6 Th e Oi l Recor d Boo k Par t I shal l b e kep t i n suc h a plac e a s t o b e readil y availabl e fo r inspectio n a t al l
reasonable times and, excep t in the case of unmanned ship s unde r tow, shal l b e kept on boar d the ship. I t shall
be preserve d fo r a perio d o f three year s afte r the las t entr y ha s bee n made .
7 Th e competen t authorit y o f th e Governmen t o f a Part y t o th e presen t Conventio n ma y inspec t th e Oi l

Record Boo k Par t I o n boar d an y shi p t o whic h thi s Anne x applie s whil e th e shi p i s i n it s por t o r offshor e
terminals an d ma y mak e a cop y o f an y entr y i n tha t boo k an d ma y requir e th e maste r o f th e shi p t o certif y
that th e cop y i s a tru e cop y o f suc h entry . An y cop y s o mad e whic h ha s bee n certifie d b y th e maste r o f the
ship a s a tru e cop y o f a n entr y i n th e ship' s Oi l Recor d Boo k Par t I shal l b e mad e admissibl e i n an y judicia l
proceedings a s evidenc e o f the fact s state d i n th e entry . Th e inspectio n o f an Oi l Recor d Boo k Par t I an d th e
taking of a certifie d cop y b y the competen t authority unde r this paragrap h shal l b e performe d a s expeditiously
as possibl e withou t causin g the shi p t o b e undul y delayed .

Chapter 4 - Requirement s fo r th e carg o are a o f oil tanker s
Regulation 18
Segregated ballast tanks
Oil tankers of 20,000 tonnes deadweight and above

delivered after 1 June 1982
1 Ever y crud e oi l tanke r o f 20,00 0 tonne s deadweigh t an d abov e an d ever y produc t carrie r o f
30,000 tonne s deadweigh t an d abov e delivere d afte r 1 Jun e 1982 , a s define d i n regulatio n 1.28.4 , shal l b e
provided wit h segregate d ballas t tank s an d shal l compl y wit h paragraph s 2 , 3 an d 4 , o r 5 a s appropriate , o f
this regulation .
2 Th e capacit y o f th e segregate d ballas t tank s shal l b e s o determine d tha t th e shi p ma y operat e safel y
on ballas t voyage s withou t recours e t o th e us e o f carg o tank s fo r wate r ballas t excep t a s provide d fo r i n
paragraph 3 o r 4 o f thi s regulation . I n al l cases , however , th e capacit y o f segregate d ballas t tank s shal l b e
at leas t suc h that , i n an y ballas t conditio n a t an y par t o f th e voyage , includin g th e condition s consistin g o f
lightweight plu s segregate d ballas t only , th e ship' s draught s an d tri m ca n mee t the followin g requirements :
.1 th e moulde d draugh t amidships (d m) i n metre s (withou t taking int o accoun t an y ship' s deformation )
shall no t b e les s than :
dm = 2. 0 + 0.02 L
.2 th e draught s a t th e forwar d an d afte r perpendicular s shal l correspon d t o thos e determine d b y th e

draught amidships (dm) a s specifie d i n paragrap h 2. 1 o f this regulation , i n associatio n wit h th e trim
by th e ster n o f no t greate r tha n 0.015L ; an d
.3 i n an y cas e th e draugh t a t the afte r perpendicula r shal l no t b e les s tha n tha t whic h i s necessar y t o
obtain ful l immersio n o f the propeller(s) .
3I n n o cas e shal l ballas t water b e carrie d i n carg o tanks, except :
.1 o n thos e rar e voyage s whe n weathe r condition s ar e s o sever e that, i n th e opinio n o f the master , i t
is necessar y t o carr y additiona l ballas t water i n carg o tank s fo r the safet y o f the ship ; an d
.2 i n exceptiona l case s wher e th e particula r characte r o f th e operatio n o f a n oi l tanke r render s i t

necessary t o carr y ballas t wate r i n exces s o f the quantit y require d unde r paragrap h 2 o f this regula -
tion, provide d tha t such operatio n o f the oil tanke r falls unde r the categor y o f exceptional case s a s
established b y th e Organization .
Such additiona l ballas t wate r shal l b e processe d an d discharge d i n complianc e wit h regulatio n 3 4 o f thi s
Annex an d a n entr y shal l b e mad e i n th e Oi l Recor d Boo k Par t I I referre d t o i n regulatio n 3 6 o f this Annex .
4I n th e cas e o f crude oi l tankers , th e additiona l ballas t permitte d i n paragrap h 3 o f this regulatio n shal l b e
carried i n carg o tanks onl y i f such tank s hav e bee n crud e oi l washe d i n accordanc e wit h regulatio n 3 5 o f this
Annex befor e departur e fro m a n oi l unloadin g por t o r terminal.

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5 Notwithstandin g the provision s o f paragraph 2 o f this regulation , th e segregate d ballas t conditions for oil
tankers les s tha n 15 0 m i n lengt h shal l b e t o th e satisfactio n o f the Administration .
Crude oil tankers of 40,000 tonnes deadweight and above

delivered on or before 1 June 1982
6 Subjec t t o th e provision s o f paragrap h 7 o f thi s regulation , ever y crud e oi l tanke r o f 40,00 0 tonne s
deadweight and abov e delivered o n o r before 1 Jun e 1982 , a s define d i n regulatio n 1.28.3 , shal l b e provide d
with segregate d ballas t tanks an d shal l compl y with th e requirement s o f paragraphs 2 an d 3 o f this regulation .
7 Crud e oi l tanker s referre d t o i n paragrap h 6 o f this regulatio n may , i n lie u o f bein g provide d wit h segre -
gated tanks , operat e with a carg o tank cleaning procedure usin g crude oil washin g i n accordanc e with regula -
tions 3 3 an d 3 5 o f this Anne x unles s th e crud e oi l tanke r i s intende d t o carr y crud e oi l whic h i s no t suitabl e
for crud e oi l washing .
Product carriers of 40,000 tonnes deadweight and above

delivered on or before 1 June 1982
8 Ever y produc t carrie r o f 40,00 0 tonne s deadweigh t an d abov e delivere d o n o r befor e 1 Jun e 1982 , a s
defined i n regulatio n 1.28.3 , shal l b e provided with segregate d ballas t tanks and shall compl y with the require-
ments o f paragraph s 2 an d 3 o f this regulation , o r alternativel y operat e wit h dedicate d clea n ballas t tank s i n
accordance wit h th e followin g provisions :
.1 Th e produc t carrie r shal l hav e adequat e tan k capacity , dedicate d solel y t o th e carriag e o f clea n
ballast a s define d i n regulatio n 1.1 7 o f this Annex , t o mee t the requirement s o f paragraphs 2 an d 3
of this regulation .
.2 Th e arrangement s an d operationa l procedure s fo r dedicate d clea n ballas t tanks shal l compl y wit h
the requirement s establishe d b y the Administration . Suc h requirement s shal l contai n a t leas t all th e
provisions o f the revise d Specification s fo r Oi l Tanker s wit h Dedicate d Clea n Ballas t Tanks adopte d
by th e Organizatio n b y resolutio n A.495(Xll) .
.3 Th e produc t carrie r shal l b e equippe d wit h a n oi l conten t meter , approve d b y th e Administratio n

on th e basi s o f specification s recommende d b y th e Organization , t o enabl e supervisio n o f the oi l
content i n ballas t water bein g discharged. *
.4 Ever y produc t carrie r operatin g wit h dedicate d clea n ballas t tank s shal l b e provide d wit h a
Dedicated Clea n Ballas t Tan k Operatio n M a n u a l + detailing th e syste m an d specifyin g operationa l
procedures. Suc h a Manua l shal l b e t o th e satisfactio n o f th e Administratio n an d shal l contai n al l
the informatio n se t out i n th e Specification s referre d t o i n subparagrap h 8. 2 o f this regulation . I f an
alteration affectin g the dedicated clea n ballas t tank system i s made , th e Operation Manua l shal l b e
revised accordingly .
For oil conten t meter s installe d o n oi l tanker s buil t prio r t o 2 Octobe r 1986 , refe r t o th e Recommendatio n o n internationa l perfor -
mance an d tes t specification s fo r oily-wate r separatin g equipmen t an d oi l conten t meter s adopte d b y th e Organizatio n b y resolu -
tion A.393(X) . Fo r oi l conten t meter s a s par t o f discharge monitorin g an d contro l system s installe d o n oi l tanker s buil t o n o r afte r
2 Octobe r 1986 , refe r t o th e Guideline s an d specification s fo r oi l discharg e monitorin g an d contro l system s fo r oi l tanker s adopte d
by the Organization b y resolutio n A.586(14) . Fo r oil conten t meter s as par t of discharge monitoring and contro l system s installe d o n
oil tankers built on o r after 1 Januar y 2005, refe r to the revised Guidelines and specifications for oil discharg e monitoring and contro l
systems for oil tanker s adopted b y the Organization b y resolutio n MEPC.108(49) .
+
Se e resolutio n A.495(XII ) fo r the standar d forma t of the Manual .

Regulation 18
An oil tanker qualified as a segregated ballast oil tanker
9 An y oi l tanke r whic h i s no t require d t o b e provide d wit h segregate d ballas t tank s i n accordanc e wit h
paragraphs 1 , 6 o r 8 o f this regulatio n may , however , b e qualified a s a segregate d ballas t tanker, provide d tha t
it complies wit h th e requirement s o f paragraph s 2 an d 3 o r 5 , a s appropriate , o f this regulation .
Oil tankers delivered on or before 1 June 1982 having special ballast arrangements
10 Oi l tanker s delivere d o n o r befor e 1 Jun e 1982 , a s define d i n regulatio n 1.28.3 , havin g specia l ballas t
arrangements:
.1 Wher e a n oi l tanke r delivere d o n o r befor e 1 Jun e 1982 , a s define d i n regulatio n 1.28.3 , i s s o

constructed o r operate s i n suc h a manne r tha t i t complie s a t al l time s wit h th e draugh t an d tri m
requirements se t out i n paragrap h 2 o f this regulatio n withou t recourse to the us e of ballast water, i t
shall b e deeme d t o compl y wit h th e segregate d ballas t tan k requirement s referre d t o i n paragrap h
6 o f this regulation , provide d tha t al l o f the followin g condition s ar e complie d with :
.1.1 operationa l procedure s an d ballas t arrangement s ar e approve d b y th e Administration ;
.1.2 agreemen t i s reache d betwee n th e Administratio n an d th e Government s o f th e por t State s

Parties t o th e presen t Conventio n concerne d whe n th e draugh t an d tri m requirement s ar e
achieved throug h a n operationa l procedure ; an d
.1.3 th e Internationa l Oi l Pollutio n Preventio n Certificat e i s endorse d t o th e effec t tha t th e oi l

tanker i s operatin g wit h specia l ballas t arrangements .
.2 I n n o cas e shal l ballas t wate r b e carrie d i n oi l tank s excep t o n thos e rar e voyage s whe n weathe r
conditions ar e s o sever e that , i n th e opinio n o f the master , i t i s necessar y to carr y additiona l ballas t
water i n carg o tanks fo r the safet y o f the ship . Suc h additiona l ballas t water shall b e processe d an d
discharged i n complianc e wit h regulatio n 3 4 o f thi s Anne x an d i n accordanc e wit h th e require -
ments o f regulation s 29 , 3 1 an d 3 2 o f this Annex , an d a n entr y shal l b e mad e i n th e Oi l Recor d
Book referre d t o i n regulatio n 3 6 o f this Annex .
.3 A n Administratio n whic h ha s endorse d a Certificat e i n accordanc e wit h subparagrap h 10.1. 3 o f

this regulatio n shal l communicat e t o th e Organizatio n th e particular s thereo f fo r circulatio n t o th e
Parties t o th e presen t Convention .
Oil tankers of 70,000 tonnes deadweight and above

delivered after 31 December 1979
11 Oi l tanker s o f 70,00 0 tonne s deadweigh t an d abov e delivere d afte r 3 1 Decembe r 1979 , a s define d i n
regulation 1.28.2 , shal l b e provide d wit h segregate d ballas t tank s an d shal l compl y wit h paragraph s 2 , 3 an d
4 o r paragrap h 5 a s appropriat e o f this regulation .
Protective location of segregated ballast
12 Protective location of segregated ballast spaces
In ever y crud e oi l tanke r o f 20,000 tonne s deadweigh t an d abov e an d ever y produc t carrie r o f 30,000 tonne s
deadweight an d abov e delivere d afte r 1 Jun e 1982 , a s define d i n regulatio n 1.28.4 , excep t those tanker s tha t
meet regulatio n 19 , th e segregate d ballas t tanks require d t o provid e th e capacit y t o compl y wit h th e require -
ments o f paragrap h 2 o f thi s regulation , whic h ar e locate d withi n th e carg o tan k length , shal l b e arrange d
in accordanc e wit h th e requirement s o f paragraph s 13 , 1 4 an d 1 5 o f thi s regulatio n t o provid e a measur e o f
protection agains t oi l outflo w i n th e even t o f grounding o r collision .

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13 Segregate d ballas t tank s an d space s othe r tha n oi l tank s withi n th e carg o tank s lengt h (L t) shal l b e s o
arranged a s t o compl y wit h th e followin g requirement :
where:
PAC = th e sid e shel l are a i n squar e metre s fo r eac h segregate d ballas t tan k o r spac e othe r tha n a n oi l
tank base d o n projecte d moulde d dimensions ,
PA 5 = th e botto m shel l are a i n squar e metre s fo r each suc h tan k or spac e base d o n projecte d moulde d
dimensions,
Lt = lengt h i n metre s betwee n th e forwar d an d afte r extremitie s o f the carg o tanks ,
B — maximu m breadt h o f the shi p i n metre s a s define d i n regulatio n 1.2 2 o f this Annex ,
D = moulde d dept h i n metre s measure d verticall y from th e top o f the kee l t o the top o f the freeboard
deck bea m a t sid e amidships . I n ship s havin g rounde d gunwales , th e moulde d dept h shal l b e
measured t o the poin t of intersectio n o f the moulde d line s o f the dec k an d sid e shel l plating , th e
lines extendin g a s thoug h th e gunwal e wer e o f angular design ,
=/ 0.4 5 fo r oi l tanker s o f 20,00 0 tonne s deadweight , 0.3 0 fo r oi l tanker s o f 200,00 0 tonne s

deadweight an d above , subjec t to th e provision s o f paragrap h 1 4 o f this regulation .
For intermediat e value s o f deadweigh t the valu e o f / shal l b e determine d b y linea r interpolation .
Whenever symbol s give n i n thi s paragrap h appea r i n thi s regulation , the y hav e th e meanin g a s define d
in thi s paragraph .
14 Fo r tankers o f 200,000 tonne s deadweigh t an d abov e th e valu e o f / ma y b e reduce d a s follows :
or 0. 2 whicheve r i s greate r
where:
=
a 0.2 5 fo r oi l tanker s o f 200,00 0 tonne s deadweight ,
=
a 0.4 0 fo r oi l tanker s o f 300,00 0 tonne s deadweight ,
=
a 0.5 0 fo r oi l tanker s o f 420,000 tonne s deadweigh t an d above .
For intermediat e value s o f deadweight the valu e o f a shal l b e determine d b y linea r interpolation .
O=
c a s define d i n regulatio n 25.1. 1 o f this Annex ,
O=
s a s define d i n regulatio n 25.1. 2 o f this Annex ,
O A= th e allowabl e oi l outflo w a s require d b y regulatio n 26. 2 o f this Annex .
15 I n th e determinatio n o f PAC an d PAS fo r segregate d ballas t tank s an d space s othe r tha n oi l tank s th e
following shal l apply :
.1 th e minimu m widt h o f eac h win g tan k o r spac e eithe r o f whic h extend s fo r th e ful l dept h o f th e
ship's sid e o r fro m th e dec k t o th e to p o f the doubl e botto m shal l b e no t les s tha n 2 m . Th e widt h
shall b e measure d inboar d fro m th e ship' s sid e a t righ t angle s t o th e centreline . Wher e a lesse r
width i s provided , th e win g tan k o r spac e shal l no t b e take n int o accoun t whe n calculatin g th e
protecting area PAC ; and
.2 th e minimu m vertica l dept h o f eac h doubl e botto m tan k o r spac e shal l b e B/15 or 2 m , whicheve r
is th e lesser . Wher e a lesse r dept h i s provided , th e botto m tan k o r spac e shal l no t b e take n int o
account whe n calculatin g th e protectin g are a PA s.

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The minimu m widt h an d dept h o f win g tank s an d doubl e botto m tank s shal l b e measure d clea r o f the bilg e
area and , i n th e cas e o f minimu m width , shal l b e measure d clea r o f any rounde d gunwal e area .
Regulation 19
Double hull and double bottom requirements for oil tankers*
delivered on or after 6 July 1996
This regulatio n shal l appl y t o oi l tanker s o f 60 0 tonne s deadweigh t an d abov e delivere d o n o r afte r
6 July 1996 , a s define d i n regulatio n 1.28.6 , a s follows :
2 Ever y oi l tanke r o f 5,00 0 tonne s deadweigh t an d abov e shall :
.1 i n lie u o f paragraph s 1 2 t o 1 5 o f regulatio n 18 , a s applicable , compl y wit h th e requirement s o f

paragraph 3 o f thi s regulatio n unles s i t i s subjec t t o th e provision s o f paragraph s 4 an d 5 o f thi s
regulation; an d
.2 comply , i f applicable, wit h th e requirement s o f regulatio n 28.6 .
3 Th e entir e carg o tan k lengt h shal l b e protecte d b y ballas t tank s o r space s othe r tha n tank s tha t carr y oi l
as follows:
.1 Wing tanks or spaces
Wing tank s o r space s shal l exten d eithe r fo r th e ful l dept h o f the ship' s sid e o r fro m th e to p o f the
double botto m t o the uppermos t deck, disregardin g a rounde d gunwal e where fitted. The y shall b e
arranged suc h tha t the carg o tank s ar e locate d inboar d o f the moulde d lin e o f the sid e shel l platin g
nowhere les s than th e distance w, which , a s show n i n figur e 1 , i s measure d a t any cross-section a t
right angles to the sid e shell , a s specifie d below :
w = 2. 0 m , whicheve r i s th e lesser .
The minimu m valu e o f w = 1. 0 m .

.2 Double bottom tanks or spaces
At any cross-section, th e dept h o f each doubl e botto m tan k or space shal l b e suc h tha t the distanc e
h betwee n th e bottom o f the cargo tanks and the moulded lin e of the bottom shel l platin g measured
at righ t angles t o th e botto m shel l platin g a s show n i n figur e 1 i s no t les s tha n specifie d below :
h= 2. 0 m , whicheve r i s th e lesser .
The minimu m valu e o f h = 1. 0 m .
.3 Turn of the bilge area or at locations without a clearly defined turn of the bilge
When th e distance s h an d w are different , th e distanc e w shall hav e preferenc e a t level s exceedin g
1.5/7 abov e the baselin e a s show n i n figur e 1 .
* Refer to MSC-MEPC.5/Circ.5 on Unified Interpretations on measurement of distances.

Regulation 1 9
baseline
Figure 1 - Cargo tank boundary lines
.4 The aggregate capacity of ballast tanks
On crud e oil tanker s o f 20,000 tonnes deadweight and abov e and produc t carriers of 30,000 tonnes
deadweight and above , th e aggregat e capacit y o f wing tanks, doubl e botto m tanks , forepea k tanks
and afte r peak tanks shall no t be les s than the capacity of segregated ballas t tanks necessar y t o mee t
the requirement s o f regulatio n 1 8 o f thi s Annex . Win g tank s o r space s an d doubl e botto m tank s
used t o mee t the requirement s o f regulatio n 1 8 shal l b e locate d a s uniforml y a s practicabl e alon g
the carg o tan k length . Additiona l segregate d ballas t capacit y provide d fo r reducin g longitudina l
hull girde r bendin g stress , trim , etc . ma y b e locate d anywher e withi n th e ship .
.5 Suction wells in cargo tanks
Suction well s i n carg o tanks ma y protrud e int o the doubl e botto m belo w the boundary lin e defined
by the distance h provide d tha t such well s are as small a s practicabl e and the distance between the
well botto m an d botto m shel l platin g i s no t les s tha n 0.5/7 .
.6 Ballast and cargo piping
Ballast pipin g an d othe r pipin g suc h a s soundin g an d ven t pipin g t o ballas t tank s shal l no t pas s
through carg o tanks . Carg o pipin g an d simila r pipin g t o carg o tank s shal l no t pas s throug h ballas t
tanks. Exemption s to this requiremen t ma y b e granted for short lengths of piping, provide d that they
are completel y welde d o r equivalent .
4 Th e followin g applie s fo r doubl e botto m tank s o r spaces :
.1 Doubl e botto m tank s o r space s a s require d b y paragrap h 3. 2 o f this regulatio n ma y b e dispense d

with, provide d tha t th e desig n o f the tanke r i s suc h tha t th e carg o an d vapou r pressur e exerte d o n
the botto m shel l platin g forming a singl e boundar y betwee n th e cargo an d the se a does no t exceed
the externa l hydrostati c wate r pressure , a s expresse d b y th e followin g formula :
where:
hc = heigh t o f carg o i n contac t wit h th e botto m shel l platin g i n metre s
Pc = maximu m carg o densit y i n kg/m 3

dn = minimu m operatin g draugh t unde r an y expecte d loadin g conditio n i n metre s
p5 = densit y o f seawate r i n k g / m 3
p = maximu m se t pressur e abov e atmospheri c pressur e (gaug e pressure ) o f pressure /
vacuum valv e provide d fo r th e carg o tan k i n pascal s
=f safet y facto r = 1. 1
=
g standar d acceleratio n o f gravity (9.8 1 m/s 2).
.2 An y horizonta l partitio n necessar y t o fulfi l th e abov e requirement s shal l b e locate d a t a heigh t no t

less than B/6 or 6 m, whichever is the lesser, but not more than 0.6D, above the baseline where D is
the moulde d dept h amidships .

Regulation 1 9
baseline
5 Othe r method s o f desig n an d constructio n o f oi l tanker s ma y als o b e accepte d a s alternative s t o th e

requirements prescribe d i n paragrap h 3 o f this regulation , provide d that such method s ensure a t leas t the same
level o f protectio n agains t oi l pollutio n i n th e even t o f collision o r strandin g an d ar e approve d i n principl e b y
the Marin e Environmen t Protectio n Committe e base d o n guideline s develope d b y th e Organization. *
6 Ever y oi l tanke r o f les s tha n 5,00 0 tonne s deadweigh t shal l compl y wit h paragraph s 3 an d 4 o f thi s
regulation, o r shall:
.1 a t leas t b e fitte d wit h doubl e botto m tank s o r space s havin g suc h a dept h tha t th e distanc e h
specified i n paragrap h 3. 2 o f this regulatio n complie s wit h th e following :
with a minimu m value of h = 0.7 6 m ;
in th e turn o f the bilg e area and a t location s without a clearl y defined tur n o f the bilge , th e cargo
tank boundary line shall run parallel to the line of the midship flat bottom as shown i n figure 3; and
.2 b e provide d wit h carg o tank s s o arrange d tha t the capacit y o f each carg o tan k doe s no t exceed
700 m 3 unles s wing tanks or spaces are arranged i n accordance with paragrap h 3. 1 o f this regula-
tion, complyin g with the following:
with a minimu m valu e of w = 0.7 6 m .
Refer to the Revise d Interi m Guideline s for the approval of alternative method s of design an d constructio n of oil tanker s adopted by
the Marine Environmen t Protectio n Committe e of the Organization b y resolutio n MEPC.110(49) .

Regulation 20
7 Oi l shal l no t be carried i n an y spac e extending forward o f a collisio n bulkhea d locate d i n accordanc e

with regulatio n II-1/1 1 o f the International Conventio n for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 , a s amended.* An oil
tanker that i s no t required t o hav e a collisio n bulkhea d i n accordanc e with tha t regulatio n shal l no t carry oil
in an y space extending forward o f the transverse plan e perpendicular to the centreline that i s locate d a s i f i t
were a collision bulkhead locate d i n accordance with that regulation.
8I n approving the design an d constructio n o f oil tanker s to be built in accordanc e with the provisions of
this regulation, Administrations shall hav e due regard to the general safet y aspects, includin g the need for the
maintenance and inspection s of wing and double bottom tanks or spaces.
Regulation 20
Double hull and double bottom requirements for oil tankers
delivered before 6 July 1996
1 Unles s expressly provided otherwise this regulation shall :

.1 appl y to oil tankers of 5,000 tonnes deadweight and above, which are delivered before 6 July 1996,
as defined i n regulatio n 1.28. 5 o f this Annex; an d
.2 no t apply to oil tankers complying with regulation 19 and regulation 28 in respect of paragraph 28.6,
which are delivered before 6 July 1996, a s defined i n regulation 1.28. 5 of this Annex; and
.3 no t apply to oil tankers covered by subparagraph 1 abov e which comply with regulation 19.3.1 an d
19.3.2 o r 19. 4 o r 19. 5 o f this Annex, excep t that the requiremen t for minimu m distance s betwee n
the cargo tank boundaries and the ship side and bottom plating need not be met in all respects . I n
that event, th e side protection distance s shal l no t be les s than those specified i n the Internationa l
Bulk Chemical Cod e for type 2 carg o tank location and the bottom protection distances at centre-
line shall compl y with regulatio n 18.15. 2 o f this Annex.
2 Fo r the purpose of this regulation :

.1 Heavy diesel oil means diese l oi l othe r than thos e distillate s o f which mor e than 50 % b y volume
distils a t a temperatur e no t exceedin g 340° C whe n teste d b y th e metho d acceptabl e t o th e
Organization.1
.2 Fuel oil mean s heav y distillate s o r residue s fro m crud e oi l o r blend s o f suc h material s intende d
for us e a s a fue l fo r th e productio n o f hea t o r powe r o f a qualit y equivalen t to th e specificatio n
acceptable to the Organization.*
* Refe r to 2006 (Chapters II-1, II-2, II I an d XII an d appendix) amendments , adopte d by the Organization b y resolutio n MSC.216(82) .
+
Refe r to the American Societ y for Testing and Materials ' Standar d Tes t Method (Designatio n D86) .
++
Refe r to the American Society for Testing and Materials' Specification fo r Numbe r Four Fuel Oi l (Designatio n D396 ) or heavier.

Regulation 2 0
3 Fo r the purpos e o f this regulation , oi l tanker s ar e divide d int o th e followin g categories :
.1 Category 1 oil tanker mean s a n oi l tanke r o f 20,00 0 tonne s deadweigh t an d abov e carryin g crud e
oil, fuel oil , heav y diesel oi l o r lubricatin g oil a s cargo, an d of 30,000 tonnes deadweight and above
carrying oi l othe r tha n th e above , whic h doe s no t compl y wit h th e requirement s fo r oi l tanker s
delivered afte r 1 Jun e 1982 , a s define d i n regulatio n 1.28. 4 o f this Annex ;
.2 Category 2 oil tanker mean s a n oi l tanke r o f 20,000 tonne s deadweigh t an d abov e carryin g crud e
oil, fue l oil , heav y diesel oi l o r lubricatin g oil a s cargo, an d o f 30,000 tonnes deadweigh t and abov e
carrying oi l othe r tha n th e above , whic h complie s wit h th e requirement s fo r oi l tanker s delivere d
after 1 Jun e 1982 , a s define d i n regulatio n 1.28. 4 o f this Annex ; an d
.3 Category 3 oil tanker mean s a n oi l tanke r o f 5,00 0 tonne s deadweigh t an d abov e bu t les s tha n tha t
specified i n subparagrap h 1 o r 2 o f this paragraph .
4A n oi l tanke r to whic h thi s regulatio n applie s shal l compl y with th e requirement s o f paragraphs 2 t o 5 , 7
and 8 o f regulation 1 9 an d regulatio n 2 8 i n respec t of paragraph 28. 6 o f this Anne x no t late r than 5 Apri l 200 5
or the anniversar y o f the dat e o f delivery o f the shi p o n th e dat e o r i n th e yea r specifie d i n th e followin g table :
Category of oil tanker Date or year

Category 1 5 Apri l 200 5 fo r ship s delivere d o n 5 Apri l 198 2 o r earlier
2005 fo r ship s delivere d afte r 5 Apri l 198 2

Category 2 an d Categor y 3 5 Apri l 200 5 fo r ship s delivere d o n 5 Apri l 197 7 o r earlier
2005 fo r ship s delivered afte r 5 Apri l 197 7 bu t before 1 Januar y 197 8
2006 fo r ship s delivere d i n 197 8 an d 197 9
2007 fo r ship s delivere d i n 198 0 an d 198 1
2008 fo r ships delivered i n 198 2
2009 fo r ship s delivere d i n 198 3
2010 fo r ship s delivere d i n 198 4 o r late r
Notwithstanding th e provision s o f paragrap h 4 o f thi s regulation , i n th e cas e o f a Categor y 2 o r 3 oi l

tanker fitte d wit h onl y doubl e bottom s o r doubl e side s no t use d fo r th e carriag e o f oi l an d extendin g t o th e
entire carg o tan k lengt h o r doubl e hul l space s whic h ar e no t use d fo r th e carriag e o f oi l an d exten d t o th e
entire carg o tan k length , bu t whic h doe s no t fulfi l condition s fo r bein g exempte d fro m th e provision s o f
paragraph 1. 3 o f this regulation , th e Administratio n ma y allo w continue d operatio n o f such a shi p beyon d th e
date specifie d i n paragrap h 4 o f this regulation , provide d that :
.1 th e ship was i n servic e on 1 Jul y 2001;
.2 th e Administratio n i s satisfie d b y verificatio n o f the officia l record s tha t th e shi p complie d wit h th e
conditions specifie d above ;
.3 th e condition s o f the shi p specifie d abov e remai n unchanged ; an d
.4 suc h continue d operatio n doe s no t g o beyon d th e dat e o n whic h th e shi p reache s 2 5 year s afte r
the dat e o f it s delivery .

Regulation 2 1
6A Categor y 2 o r 3 oi l tanke r o f 1 5 year s an d ove r afte r th e dat e o f it s deliver y shal l compl y wit h th e
Condition Assessmen t Schem e adopte d b y th e Marin e Environmen t Protectio n Committe e b y resolutio n
MEPC.94(46), a s amended , provide d tha t suc h amendment s shal l b e adopted , brough t int o forc e an d tak e
effect i n accordanc e wit h th e provision s o f article 1 6 o f the presen t Conventio n relatin g t o amendmen t proce -
dures applicabl e t o a n appendi x t o a n Annex .
7 Th e Administratio n ma y allo w continue d operatio n o f a Categor y 2 o r 3 oi l tanke r beyon d th e dat e

specified i n paragrap h 4 o f this regulation , i f satisfactory result s o f the Conditio n Assessmen t Schem e warran t
that, i n the opinion o f the Administration, th e ship i s fit to continue such operation , provide d that the operation
shall no t g o beyon d th e anniversar y o f the dat e o f delivery o f the shi p i n 201 5 o r th e dat e o n whic h th e shi p
reaches 2 5 year s afte r the dat e o f it s delivery , whicheve r i s th e earlie r date .
8.1 Th e Administratio n o f a Part y t o th e presen t Conventio n whic h allow s th e applicatio n o f paragrap h 5 o f

this regulation , o r allows , suspends , withdraw s o r decline s th e applicatio n o f paragraph 7 o f this regulation , t o
a shi p entitle d t o fl y it s fla g shal l forthwit h communicat e t o th e Organizatio n fo r circulatio n t o th e Partie s t o
the presen t Conventio n particular s thereof , fo r thei r informatio n an d appropriat e action , i f any .
8.2 A Part y t o th e presen t Conventio n shal l b e entitle d t o den y entr y int o th e port s o r offshor e terminal s
under it s jurisdictio n o f oil tanker s operatin g i n accordanc e wit h th e provision s of :
.1 paragrap h 5 o f this regulatio n beyon d th e anniversar y o f the dat e o f delivery o f the shi p i n 2015 ; o r
.2 paragrap h 7 o f this regulation .
In suc h cases , tha t Part y shal l communicat e t o th e Organizatio n fo r circulatio n t o th e Partie s t o th e presen t
Convention particular s thereo f for thei r information .
Regulation 21
Prevention of oil pollution from oil tankers carrying heavy grade oil as cargo
1 Thi s regulatio n shall :
.1 appl y to oil tanker s of 600 tonnes deadweight and abov e carryin g heav y grade oil a s cargo regard -
less o f the dat e o f delivery ; an d
.2 no t appl y t o oi l tanker s covere d b y subparagrap h 1 abov e whic h compl y wit h regulation s 19.3. 1
and 19.3. 2 o r 19. 4 o r 19. 5 o f thi s Annex , excep t tha t th e requiremen t fo r minimu m distance s
between th e carg o tan k boundarie s an d th e shi p sid e an d botto m platin g nee d no t b e me t i n
all respects . I n tha t event , th e sid e protectio n distance s shal l no t b e les s tha n thos e specifie d i n
the Internationa l Bul k Chemica l Cod e fo r typ e 2 carg o tan k locatio n an d th e botto m protectio n
distances a t centrelin e shal l compl y wit h regulatio n 18.15. 2 o f this Annex .
2 Fo r th e purpos e o f thi s regulatio n heavy grade oil mean s an y o f th e following :
.1 crud e oil s havin g a densit y a t 15° C highe r than 90 0 kg/m 3 ;
.2 oils , othe r tha n crud e oils , havin g eithe r a densit y a t 15° C highe r tha n 90 0 kg/m 3 o r a kinemati c
viscosity a t 50° C highe r than 18 0 mm 2 /s; o r
.3 bitumen , ta r an d thei r emulsions .
3A n oi l tanke r to which thi s regulatio n applie s shal l compl y with th e provision s o f paragraphs 4 t o 8 o f this
regulation i n additio n t o complyin g wit h th e applicabl e provision s o f regulatio n 20 .

Regulation 2 1
4 Subjec t to the provision s o f paragraphs 5 , 6 an d 7 o f this regulation , a n oi l tanke r to which thi s regulatio n
applies shall:
.1 i f 5,00 0 tonne s deadweigh t an d above , compl y wit h th e requirement s o f regulatio n 1 9 o f thi s

Annex no t late r than 5 Apri l 2005 ; o r
.2 i f 60 0 tonne s deadweigh t an d abov e bu t les s tha n 5,00 0 tonne s deadweight , b e fitte d wit h bot h
double botto m tank s o r space s complyin g wit h th e provision s o f regulatio n 19.6. 1 o f thi s Annex ,
and win g tank s o r space s arrange d i n accordanc e wit h regulatio n 19.3. 1 an d complyin g wit h th e
requirement for distanc e w as referre d t o i n regulatio n 19.6.2 , no t late r tha n th e anniversar y o f the
date o f deliver y o f the shi p i n th e yea r 2008 .
In th e cas e o f a n oi l tanke r o f 5,00 0 tonne s deadweigh t an d above , carryin g heav y grad e oi l a s carg o
fitted wit h onl y doubl e bottom s o r doubl e side s no t use d fo r th e carriag e o f oi l an d extendin g t o th e entir e
cargo tank lengt h o r double hul l space s which are no t used for the carriage of oil an d extend to the entire cargo
tank length , bu t whic h doe s no t fulfi l condition s fo r bein g exempte d fro m th e provision s o f paragrap h 1. 2 o f
this regulation , th e Administration ma y allo w continue d operatio n o f such a shi p beyon d th e dat e specifie d i n
paragraph 4 o f this regulation , provide d that :
.1 th e shi p was i n servic e o n 4 Decembe r 2003;
.2 th e Administratio n i s satisfie d b y verificatio n o f the officia l record s tha t the shi p complie d wit h th e
conditions specifie d above ;
.3 th e condition s o f the shi p specifie d abov e remai n unchanged ; an d
.4 suc h continue d operatio n doe s no t g o beyon d th e dat e o n whic h th e shi p reache s 2 5 year s afte r
the dat e o f it s delivery .
6.1 Th e Administratio n ma y allo w continue d operatio n o f a n oi l tanke r o f 5,00 0 tonne s deadweigh t an d

above, carryin g crud e oi l havin g a densit y a t 15° C highe r tha n 90 0 kg/m 3 bu t lowe r tha n 94 5 kg/m 3 , beyon d
the date specified i n paragrap h 4.1 o f this regulation , i f satisfactory result s of the Condition Assessmen t Scheme
referred t o i n regulatio n 20. 6 warran t that, i n th e opinio n o f the Administration , th e shi p i s fi t to continu e suc h
operation, havin g regar d t o th e size , age , operationa l are a an d structura l condition s o f the shi p an d provide d
that the operation shal l no t go beyon d th e date on whic h th e ship reache s 25 year s afte r the date of its delivery .
6.2 Th e Administratio n ma y allo w continue d operatio n o f a n oi l tanke r o f 60 0 tonne s deadweigh t an d

above bu t les s tha n 5,00 0 tonne s deadweight , carryin g heav y grad e oi l a s cargo , beyon d th e dat e specifie d
in paragrap h 4. 2 o f thi s regulation , if , i n th e opinio n o f th e Administration , th e shi p i s fi t t o continu e suc h
operation, havin g regar d t o the size , age , operationa l are a an d structura l condition s o f the ship , provide d tha t
the operatio n shal l no t g o beyon d th e dat e o n whic h th e shi p reache s 2 5 year s afte r the dat e o f it s delivery .
The Administratio n o f a Part y t o th e presen t Conventio n ma y exemp t a n oi l tanke r o f 60 0 tonne s

deadweight and abov e carryin g heav y grade oil a s carg o from th e provision s of this regulatio n i f the oil tanker :
.1 eithe r i s engage d i n voyage s exclusivel y withi n a n are a unde r it s jurisdiction , o r operate s a s a

floating storag e uni t o f heav y grad e oi l locate d withi n a n are a unde r it s jurisdiction ; o r
.2 eithe r i s engage d i n voyage s exclusivel y withi n a n are a unde r th e jurisdictio n o f anothe r Party , o r
operates a s a floatin g storag e uni t o f heav y grad e oi l locate d withi n a n are a unde r th e jurisdictio n
of anothe r Party , provide d tha t th e Part y withi n whos e jurisdictio n th e oi l tanke r wil l b e operatin g
agrees t o th e operatio n o f the oi l tanke r withi n a n are a unde r it s jurisdiction .
8.1 Th e Administratio n o f a Part y t o th e presen t Conventio n whic h allows , suspends , withdraw s o r decline s
the applicatio n o f paragraph 5 , 6 o r 7 o f this regulatio n t o a shi p entitle d t o fl y it s fla g shal l forthwit h commu -
nicate t o th e Organizatio n fo r circulatio n t o th e Partie s t o th e presen t Conventio n particular s thereof , fo r thei r
information an d appropriat e action , i f any.

Regulations 22, 2 3
8.2 Subjec t to th e provision s o f internationa l law , a Part y t o th e presen t Convention shal l b e entitle d t o den y
entry o f oil tanker s operatin g i n accordanc e wit h th e provision s o f paragraph 5 o r 6 o f this regulatio n int o th e
ports o r offshor e terminal s unde r it s jurisdiction , o r den y ship-to-shi p transfe r o f heav y grad e oil i n area s unde r
its jurisdictio n excep t whe n thi s i s necessar y fo r th e purpos e o f securin g th e safet y o f a shi p o r savin g lif e a t
sea. I n suc h cases , tha t Party shall communicat e to the Organization fo r circulation to the Partie s to the presen t
Convention particular s thereo f fo r thei r information .
Regulation 22
Pump-room bottom protection
1 Thi s regulatio n applie s t o oi l tanker s o f 5,00 0 tonne s deadweigh t an d abov e constructe d o n o r afte r
1 Januar y 2007 .
2 Th e pump-roo m shal l b e provide d wit h a doubl e botto m suc h tha t at any cross-section the depth o f each
double botto m tan k or spac e shal l b e suc h tha t the distanc e h betwee n th e botto m o f the pump-roo m an d th e
ship's baselin e measure d a t righ t angle s to the ship' s baselin e i s no t les s tha n specifie d below :
h = 2 m , whicheve r i s th e lesser .
The minimu m valu e o f h = 1 m .

3I n cas e o f pump-room s whos e botto m plat e i s locate d abov e th e baselin e b y a t leas t th e minimu m
height required i n paragrap h 2 abov e (e.g. , gondol a ster n designs) , ther e will b e n o nee d fo r a doubl e botto m
construction i n wa y o f the pump-room .
4 Ballas t pump s shal l b e provide d wit h suitabl e arrangement s t o ensur e efficien t suctio n fro m doubl e
bottom tanks .
5 Notwithstandin g th e provision s o f paragraph s 2 an d 3 above , wher e th e floodin g o f th e pump-roo m

would no t rende r th e ballas t o r carg o pumpin g syste m inoperative , a doubl e botto m nee d no t b e fitted .
Regulation 23
Accidental oil outflow performance
1 Thi s regulation shall apply to oil tankers delivered on or after 1 Januar y 2010, as defined in regulation 1.28.8 .
2 Fo r the purpos e o f this regulation , th e followin g definition s shal l apply :
.1 Load line draught (d s) i s th e vertica l distance , i n metres , fro m th e moulde d baselin e a t mid-lengt h
to th e waterlin e correspondin g t o th e summe r freeboar d t o b e assigne d t o th e ship . Calculation s
pertaining to this regulatio n shoul d b e base d o n draugh t d s , notwithstandin g assigned draught s that
may exceed d s, suc h a s th e tropical loa d line .
.2 Waterline (d B) i s th e vertica l distance , i n metres , fro m th e moulde d baselin e a t mid-lengt h t o th e

waterline correspondin g t o 3 0 % o f the dept h D s .
.3 Breadth (Bs) i s th e greates t moulde d breadt h o f th e ship , i n metres , a t o r belo w th e deepes t loa d
line draugh t d s.
.4 Breadth (B B) i s th e greates t moulde d breadt h o f the ship , i n metres , a t o r belo w th e waterlin e d B.
.5 Depth (D s ) i s the moulde d depth , i n metres , measure d a t mid-lengt h t o the uppe r dec k a t side.
.6 Length (L) an d deadweight (DW) ar e a s define d i n regulation s 1.1 9 an d 1.23 , respectively .

Regulation 2 3
To provid e adequat e protectio n agains t oil pollutio n i n th e even t o f collision o r stranding , th e followin g
shall b e complie d with :
.1 fo r oil tanker s of 5,000 tonne s deadweigh t (DWT ) an d above , th e mea n oi l outflo w paramete r shall
be as follows:
O M =< 0.015 fo r C =< 200,000 m 3
for 200,00 0 m 3 < C < 400,00 0 m 3

O M =< 0.012 fo r C >= 400,000 m 3
for combinatio n carrier s betwee n 5,00 0 tonne s deadweigh t (DWT ) an d 200,00 0 m 3 capacity , th e
mean oi l outflo w paramete r ma y b e applied, provide d calculation s ar e submitte d to the satisfaction
of th e Administration , demonstratin g that , afte r accountin g fo r it s increase d structura l strength ,
the combinatio n carrie r ha s a t leas t equivalen t oi l outflo w performanc e t o a standar d doubl e hul l
tanker o f the sam e siz e havin g a O M =< 0.015.
3
O M =< 0.02 1 fo r C= < 100,00 0 m
for 100,00 0 m 3 < C =< 200,000 m 3

where:
O M= mea n oi l outflo w paramete r
=
C tota l volum e o f cargo oil , i n m 3 , a t 9 8 % tan k filling .
.2 fo r oil tanker s o f les s tha n 5,00 0 tonne s deadweigh t (DWT) , th e lengt h o f each carg o tank shal l no t
exceed 1 0 m o r on e o f the followin g values , whicheve r i s th e greater :
.2.1 wher e n o longitudina l bulkhea d i s provide d insid e the carg o tanks :
.2.2 wher e a centrelin e longitudina l bulkhea d i s provide d insid e th e carg o tanks :
.2.3 wher e tw o o r mor e longitudina l bulkhead s ar e provide d insid e th e carg o tanks :

.2.3.1 fo r win g carg o tanks : 0.2 L
.2.3.2 fo r centr e carg o tanks :
.2.3.2.1
.2.3.2.2
.2.3.2.2.1 wher e n o centrelin e longitudina l bulkhea d i s provided :
.2.3.2.2.2 where a centrelin e longitudina l bulkhea d i s provided :
b i , i s th e minimu m distanc e fro m th e ship' s sid e t o th e oute r longitudina l bulkhea d o f th e tan k

in questio n measure d inboar d a t righ t angle s t o th e centrelin e a t th e leve l correspondin g t o th e
assigned summe r freeboard .
The followin g genera l assumption s shal l appl y whe n calculatin g th e mea n oi l outflo w parameter :
.1 Th e carg o bloc k lengt h extend s betwee n th e forwar d an d af t extremitie s o f al l tank s arrange d fo r
the carriag e o f cargo oil , includin g slo p tanks .

Regulation 23
.2 Wher e thi s regulatio n refer s t o carg o tanks , i t shal l b e understoo d t o includ e al l carg o tanks , slo p
tanks an d fue l tank s locate d withi n th e carg o bloc k length .
.3 Th e shi p shal l b e assume d loade d t o th e loa d lin e draugh t d s withou t trim o r heel .
.4 Al l carg o oi l tank s shal l b e assume d loade d t o 9 8 % o f thei r volumetri c capacity . Th e nomina l

density o f the carg o oi l (pn) shal l b e calculate d a s follows :
.5 Fo r th e purpose s o f thes e outflo w calculations , th e permeabilit y o f eac h spac e withi n th e carg o

block, includin g cargo tanks, ballas t tanks an d othe r non-oi l spaces , shal l b e taken a s 0.99 , unles s
proven otherwise .
.6 Suctio n well s ma y b e neglecte d i n th e determinatio n o f tank locatio n provide d tha t suc h well s ar e
as smal l a s practicabl e an d th e distanc e betwee n th e wel l botto m an d botto m shel l platin g i s no t
less than 0.5h , wher e h i s th e heigh t a s define d i n regulatio n 19.3.2 .
5 Th e followin g assumption s shal l b e use d whe n combinin g th e oi l outflo w parameters :

.1 Th e mea n oi l outflo w shal l b e calculate d independentl y fo r sid e damag e an d fo r botto m damag e
and the n combine d int o the non-dimensiona l oi l outflo w paramete r O M , a s follows :
where:
OMS= mea n outflo w fo r sid e damage , i n m 3 ; an d

O M B = mea n outflo w fo r botto m damage , i n m 3 .
.2 Fo r botto m damage , independen t calculation s fo r mea n outflo w shal l b e don e fo r 0 m an d

minus 2. 5 m tid e conditions , an d the n combine d a s follows:
O M B = 0.7O M B ( 0 ) + 0.3O M B ( 2 5 )
where:
OMB(O)= mea n outflo w fo r 0 m tid e condition ; an d
0 M B ( 2 5) = mea n outflo w fo r minu s 2. 5 m tid e condition , i n m 3 .
6 Th e mea n outflo w for sid e damag e O M S shal l b e calculate d a s follows :
where:
i represent s eac h carg o tan k unde r consideration ;
=
n tota l numbe r o f carg o tanks ;
PS(i) — th e probability of penetrating cargo tank / from sid e damage, calculate d i n accordanc e with
paragraph 8. 1 o f this regulation ;
0S(i) = th e outflow , i n m 3 , fro m sid e damag e t o carg o tan k i , whic h i s assume d equa l t o th e tota l
volume i n carg o tan k i a t 9 8 % filling , unles s i t i s prove n throug h th e applicatio n o f th e
Guidelines referre d t o i n regulatio n 19. 5 tha t any significan t cargo volum e wil l b e retained ;
and
C=
3 0.7 7 fo r ship s havin g tw o longitudina l bulkhead s insid e th e carg o tanks , provide d thes e
bulkheads ar e continuou s ove r th e carg o bloc k an d P S{i) i s develope d i n accordanc e wit h
this regulation . C 3 equal s 1. 0 fo r al l othe r ship s o r whe n P S(i) i s develope d i n accordanc e
with paragrap h 1 0 o f this regulation .

Chapter 4 - Requirements tor the cargo area of oil tankers
Regulation 2 3
The mea n outflo w for botto m damag e shal l b e calculate d fo r eac h tida l conditio n a s follows :
.1
where:
i represent s eac h carg o tan k unde r consideration ;
n — th e tota l numbe r o f cargo tanks ;
PB(i)= th e probabilit y of penetrating cargo tank i from botto m damage , calculate d i n accord -
ance wit h paragrap h 9. 1 o f this regulation ;
0 B(i) = th e outflo w from carg o tan k i , i n m 3 , calculate d i n accordanc e wit h paragrap h 7. 3 o f
this regulation ; an d
C D B ( i ) = facto r t o accoun t fo r oi l captur e a s define d i n paragrap h 7. 4 o f this regulatio n
.2
where:
i, n, PB(i) an d C DB(i) = a s define d i n subparagrap h . 1 above ;
0B(i) = th e outflo w fro m carg o tan k i , i n m 3 , afte r tida l change .
3 Th e oi l outflo w 0 B ( i ) fo r eac h carg o oi l tan k shal l b e calculate d base d o n pressure-balanc e princi -

ples, i n accordanc e wit h th e followin g assumptions :
.3.1 Th e shi p shal l b e assume d strande d wit h zer o tri m an d heel , wit h th e strande d draugh t prio r
to tida l chang e equa l t o th e loa d lin e draugh t ds.
.3.2 Th e carg o leve l afte r damag e shal l b e calculate d a s follows :
where:
h c — th e heigh t of the carg o oi l abov e Z|, i n metres ;
tc — th e tida l change , i n metres . Reduction s i n tid e shal l b e expresse d a s negativ e
values;
ZI = th e heigh t of the lowes t poin t i n th e carg o tan k abov e baseline , i n metres ;
ps = densit y o f seawater, t o b e take n a s 102 5 kg/m 3 ;
p= i f an iner t gas syste m i s fitted , th e norma l overpressure , i n kilopascals , t o b e take n
as no t les s than 5 kPa ; i f an iner t gas syste m i s no t fitted, th e overpressur e ma y b e
taken a s 0 ;
g = th e acceleratio n o f gravity, t o b e take n a s 9.8 1 m/s 2 ; an d

p n = nomina l densit y o f carg o oil , calculate d i n accordanc e wit h paragrap h 4. 4 o f thi s
regulation.
.3.3 Fo r carg o tanks bounde d b y the botto m shell , unles s prove n otherwise , oi l outflo w 0 B ( i ) shal l
be take n no t les s tha n 1 % o f the tota l volum e o f cargo oi l loade d i n carg o tan k i', to accoun t
for initia l exchang e losse s an d dynami c effect s du e t o curren t an d waves .
.4 I n th e cas e o f botto m damage , a portio n fro m th e outflo w fro m a carg o tan k ma y b e capture d b y
non-oil compartments . Thi s effec t i s approximate d b y applicatio n o f the factor C DB(i) fo r eac h tank ,
which shal l b e taken a s follows :
C D B ( i ) = 0. 6 fo r carg o tank s bounde d fro m belo w b y non-oi l compartments ;
C D B ( i ) = 1. 0 fo r carg o tank s bounde d b y th e botto m shell .

Regulation 23
8 The probability Ps of breaching a compartment from side damage shall be calculated as follows:
probability the damage will extend into the longitudinal zone

bounded by Xa and Xf;
probability the damage will extend into the vertical zone bounded
by ZI and Z u ; and
probability the damage will extend transversely beyond the bound
ary defined by y.
.2 PSa, Psf, PS|, PSu and PSy shall be determined by linear interpolation from the tables of probabilities
for side damage provided in paragraph 8.3 of this regulation, where:
PSa = the probability the damage will lie entirely aft of location Xa /L ,
Psf = the probability the damage will lie entirely forward of location Xi /L
PSı = the probability the damage will lie entirely below the tank;
PSu = the probability the damage will lie entirely above the tank; and
PSy = the probability the damage will lie entirely outboard of the tank.
Compartment boundaries Xa, Xf, Z\, Zu and y shall be developed as follows:
Xa = the longitudinal distance from the aft terminal of L to the aftmost point on the
compartment being considered, in metres;
Xf = the longitudinal distance from the aft terminal of L to the foremost point on the
compartment being considered, in metres;
Z| = the vertical distance from the moulded baseline to the lowest point on the compart
ment being considered, in metres;
Zu = the vertical distance from the moulded baseline to the highest point on the compart
ment being considered, in metres. Zu is not to be taken greater than D s ; and
y = the minimum horizontal distance measured at right angles to the centreline between
the compartment under consideration and the side shell, in metres;*
For symmetrical tank arrangements, damages are considered for one side of the ship only, in which case all "y" dimensions are to
be measured from that same side. For asymmetrical arrangements, reference is made to the Explanatory Notes on matters related to
the accidental oil outflow performance, adopted by the Organization by resolution MEPC.122(52), as amended.
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Regulation 2 3
Tables of probabilities for side damage
PSa PSf PSi Psu

0.00 0.000 0.00 0.967 0.00 0.000 0.00 0.968
0.05 0.023 0.05 0.917 0.05 0.000 0.05 0.952
0.10 0.068 0.10 0.867 0.10 0.001 0.10 0.931
0.15 0.117 0.15 0.817 0.15 0.003 0.15 0.905
0.20 0.167 0.20 0.767 0.20 0.007 0.20 0.873
0.25 0.217 0.25 0.717 0.25 0.013 0.25 0.836
0.30 0.267 0.30 0.667 0.30 0.021 0.30 0.789
0.35 0.317 0.35 0.617 0.35 0.034 0.35 0.733
0.40 0.367 0.40 0.567 0.40 0.055 0.40 0.670
0.45 0.417 0.45 0.517 0.45 0.085 0.45 0.599
0.50 0.467 0.50 0.467 0.50 0.123 0.50 0.525
0.55 0.517 0.55 0.417 0.55 0.172 0.55 0.452
0.60 0.567 0.60 0.367 0.60 0.226 0.60 0.383
0.65 0.617 0.65 0.317 0.65 0.285 0.65 0.317
0.70 0.667 0.70 0.267 0.70 0.347 0.70 0.255
0.75 0.717 0.75 0.217 0.75 0.413 0.75 0.197
0.80 0.767 0.80 0.167 0.80 0.482 0.80 0.143
0.85 0.817 0.85 0.117 0.85 0.553 0.85 0.092
0.90 0.867 0.90 0.068 0.90 0.626 0.90 0.046
0.95 0.917 0.95 0.023 0.95 0.700 0.95 0.013
1.00 0.967 1.00 0.000 1.00 0.775 1.00 0.000
PSy shall no t be taken greater than 1 .
9 Th e probability PB of breaching a compartment from botto m damage shall b e calculated as follows:
probability th e damag e wil l exten d int o th e longitudina l zon e

bounded by Xa and Xf;
probability th e damag e wil l exten d int o th e transvers e zon e
bounded by Yp and Y s; and
probability the damage will exten d verticall y above the bound -
ary defined by z.
.2 PBa, PBf, PB PBs, and PBz shall be determined by linear interpolation from the tables of probabilities
for bottom damage provided i n paragrap h 9. 3 o f this regulation, where :
PBa = the probability the damage will lie entirely aft of location Xa /L ;

Regulation 2 3
PBf= th e probabilit y th e damag e wil l li e entirel y forwar d o f locatio n X f /L;

PBp= th e probabilit y th e damag e wil l li e entirel y t o por t o f the tank ;
PBs= th e probabilit y th e damag e wil l li e entirel y t o starboar d o f the tank ; an d
PBz= th e probabilit y th e damag e wil l li e entirel y belo w th e tank .
Compartment boundaries X a, X f, Yp , Ys, an d z shall b e developed a s follows:
Xa an d X f are a s define d i n paragrap h 8. 2 o f this regulation ;

Y p = th e transverse distance from the port-most point on the compartment located at or below
the waterline d B , t o a vertica l plan e locate d B B /2 t o starboar d o f the ship' s centreline , i n
metres;
Y s = th e transvers e distanc e fro m th e starboard-mos t poin t o n th e compartmen t locate d a t
or belo w th e waterlin e d B , t o a vertica l plan e locate d B B /2 t o starboar d o f th e ship' s
centreline, i n metres ; an d
z= th e minimu m valu e o f z ove r th e lengt h o f the compartment , where , a t an y give n longi -
tudinal location , z i s the vertical distanc e from th e lowe r poin t of the botto m shel l a t that
longitudinal locatio n t o the lowe r point of the compartmen t at that longitudina l location ,
in metres .
.3 Table s o f probabilitie s fo r botto m damag e
PBa PBf PBp PBs

0.00 0.000 0.00 0.969 0.00 0.844 0.00 0.000
0.05 0.002 0.05 0.953 0.05 0.794 0.05 0.009
0.10 0.008 0.10 0.936 0.10 0.744 0.10 0.032
0.15 0.017 0.15 0.916 0.15 0.694 0.15 0.063
0.20 0.029 0.20 0.894 0.20 0.644 0.20 0.097
0.25 0.042 0.25 0.870 0.25 0.594 0.25 0.133
0.30 0.058 0.30 0.842 0.30 0.544 0.30 0.171
0.35 0.076 0.35 0.810 0.35 0.494 0.35 0.211
0.40 0.096 0.40 0.775 0.40 0.444 0.40 0.253
0.45 0.119 0.45 0.734 0.45 0.394 0.45 0.297
0.50 0.143 0.50 0.687 0.50 0.344 0.50 0.344
0.55 0.171 0.55 0.630 0.55 0.297 0.55 0.394
0.60 0.203 0.60 0.563 0.60 0.253 0.60 0.444
0.65 0.242 0.65 0.489 0.65 0.211 0.65 0.494
0.70 0.289 0.70 0.413 0.70 0.171 0.70 0.544
0.75 0.344 0.75 0.333 0.75 0.133 0.75 0.594
0.80 0.409 0.80 0.252 0.80 0.097 0.80 0.644
0.85 0.482 0.85 0.170 0.85 0.063 0.85 0.694
0.90 0.565 0.90 0.089 0.90 0.032 0.90 0.744
0.95 0.658 0.95 0.026 0.95 0.009 0.95 0.794
1.00 0.761 1.00 0.000 1.00 0.000 1.00 0.844

Regulation 2 4
10 Thi s regulatio n use s a simplifie d probabilisti c approac h wher e a summatio n i s carrie d ou t ove r th e
contributions t o th e mea n outflo w fro m eac h carg o tank . Fo r certai n designs , suc h a s thos e characterize d
by the occurrenc e o f steps/recesse s i n bulkheads/deck s an d fo r slopin g bulkhead s and/o r a pronounce d hul l
curvature, mor e rigorou s calculation s ma y b e appropriate . I n suc h case s on e o f th e followin g calculatio n
procedures ma y b e applied :
.1 Th e probabilitie s referre d t o i n 8 an d 9 abov e ma y b e calculate d wit h mor e precisio n throug h

application o f hypothetica l sub-compartments. *
.2 Th e probabilitie s referre d t o i n 8 an d 9 abov e ma y b e calculate d throug h direc t applicatio n o f the

probability densit y function s containe d i n th e Guideline s referre d t o i n regulatio n 19.5 .
.3 Th e oi l outflo w performanc e ma y b e evaluate d i n accordanc e wit h th e metho d describe d i n th e

Guidelines referre d t o i n regulatio n 19.5 .
11 Th e followin g provision s regardin g pipin g arrangement s shal l apply :
.1 Line s o f pipin g tha t ru n throug h carg o tank s i n a positio n les s tha n 0.30B S fro m th e ship' s sid e o r
less tha n 0.30D S fro m th e ship' s botto m shal l b e fitte d wit h valve s o r simila r closin g device s a t the
point a t whic h the y ope n int o an y carg o tank . Thes e valve s shal l b e kep t close d a t se a a t an y tim e
when th e tank s contai n carg o oil , excep t tha t the y ma y b e opene d onl y fo r carg o transfe r neede d
for essentia l carg o operations .
.2 Credi t fo r reducin g oi l outflo w throug h th e us e o f a n emergenc y rapi d carg o transfe r syste m o r

other syste m arrange d t o mitigat e oi l outflo w i n th e even t of an acciden t ma y b e taken int o accoun t
only afte r th e effectivenes s an d safet y aspect s o f th e syste m ar e approve d b y th e Organization .
Submittal fo r approva l shal l b e mad e i n accordanc e wit h th e provision s o f the Guideline s referre d
to i n regulatio n 19.5 .
Regulation 24
Damage assumptions
1 Fo r the purpose of calculating hypothetical oil outflow from oil tankers in accordance with regulations 25
and 26, thre e dimensions of the extent of damage of a parallelepipe d on th e side and botto m o f the ship are
assumed a s follows. I n the case of bottom damage s two conditions are set forth to be applied individuall y to
the stated portion s of the oil tanker .
.1 Sid e damage:
.1.1 Longitudina l exten t (lc): or 14.5 m , whicheve r is les s
.1.2 Transvers e exten t ( tc ) o r 11. 5 m , whicheve r i s les s

(inboard from the ship's side at
right angles to the centreline at the
level correspondin g to the assigned
summer freeboard):
.1.3 Vertica l exten t (v c): Fro m the baseline upward s without limi t
* Referenc e is made to the Explanatory Notes on matter s related to the accidental oil outflow performance, adopted by the Organiza-
tion by resolution MEPC.122(52), as amended.

Regulation 2 5
.2 Botto m damage :
.2.1 Longitudina l exten t (/ s):
.2.2 Transvers e exten t (t s):
whichever i s less , bu t
not les s tha n 5 m
.2.3 Vertica l exten t from th e baselin e (v s): or 6 m , whicheve r i s les s
2 Whereve r th e symbol s give n i n thi s regulatio n appea r i n thi s chapter , the y hav e th e meanin g a s define d
in thi s regulation .
Regulation 2 5
Hypothetical outflow of oil
1 Th e hypothetica l outflo w o f oi l i n th e cas e o f sid e damag e (O c) an d botto m damag e (O s) shal l b e

calculated b y th e followin g formula e wit h respec t t o compartment s breache d b y damag e t o al l conceivabl e
locations alon g the lengt h o f the shi p t o th e exten t as define d i n regulatio n 2 4 o f this Annex .
.1 Fo r sid e damages :
(I)
.2 Fo r botto m damages :
where:
W i = volum e o f a win g tank , i n cubi c metres , assume d t o b e breache d b y th e damag e a s
specified i n regulatio n 2 4 o f this Annex ; W , fo r a segregate d ballas t tan k ma y b e take n
equal t o zero .
Ci = volum e o f a centr e tank , i n cubi c metres , assume d t o b e breache d b y th e damag e a s
specified i n regulatio n 2 4 o f thi s Annex ; C fo r a segregate d ballas t tan k ma y b e take n
equal t o zero .
when b i i s equa l t o o r greater than t c , Ki , shall b e taken equa l t o zero .
when h i i s equa l t o o r greate r than v s, Z i, shall b e taken equa l t o zero .
b i ; = widt h o f win g tan k unde r consideration , i n metres , measure d inboar d fro m th e ship' s
side a t righ t angle s t o th e centrelin e a t th e leve l correspondin g t o th e assigne d summe r
freeboard.
h i = minimu m dept h o f the doubl e botto m unde r consideration , i n metres ; wher e n o doubl e
bottom i s fitted , hj shall b e taken equa l t o zero .

Regulation 2 5
Whenever symbol s give n i n thi s paragrap h appea r i n thi s chapter , the y hav e th e meanin g a s define d i n thi s
Insulation.
SEE INTERPRETATION 5 0
If a void space or segregated ballast tank of a length les s than lc as defined i n regulatio n 24 of this Annex
s located between win g oil tanks , O c i n formul a (I ) ma y b e calculate d o n th e basi s o f volume Wi, being the
actual volum e o f on e suc h tan k (wher e the y ar e o f equa l capacity ) o r th e smalle r o f th e tw o tank s (i f the y
differ in capacity) adjacent to such space, multiplied by Si; as defined below and taking for all other wing tanks
involved in suc h collision the value of the actual full volume.
where l i = length , i n metres , o f void spac e o r segregate d ballas t tank unde r consideration .
1.1 Credi t shal l onl y b e give n i n respec t o f doubl e botto m tank s whic h ar e eithe r empt y o r carryin g clea n
water when cargo is carried i n the tanks above.
3 - 2 Wher e the doubl e botto m doe s no t extend fo r the full lengt h an d widt h o f the tank involved , th e doubl e
bottom i s considere d non-existen t and th e volum e o f the tanks abov e the are a o f the botto m damag e shal l b e
included i n formul a (II ) eve n i f the tank i s no t considered breache d becaus e o f the installatio n o f such a partia l
double bottom .
3.3 Suctio n well s ma y b e neglecte d i n th e determinatio n o f the valu e h i provide d suc h well s ar e no t exces -
sive i n are a an d exten d belo w th e tan k fo r a minimu m distanc e an d i n n o cas e mor e tha n hal f th e heigh t o f
the doubl e bottom . I f the dept h o f such a wel l exceed s hal f the heigh t of the doubl e bottom , h i shal l b e take n
equal t o the doubl e botto m heigh t minu s th e wel l height .
Piping servin g suc h well s i f installe d withi n th e doubl e botto m shal l b e fitte d wit h valve s o r othe r closin g
arrangements locate d a t th e poin t o f connectio n t o th e tan k serve d t o preven t oi l outflo w i n th e even t o f
damage t o th e piping . Suc h pipin g shal l b e installe d a s hig h fro m th e botto m shel l a s possible . Thes e valve s
shall b e kep t closed a t se a a t any time whe n th e tank contain s oi l cargo , excep t that they ma y b e opene d onl y
for carg o transfe r neede d fo r th e purpos e o f trimming o f th e ship .
4I n th e cas e wher e botto m damag e simultaneousl y involve s fou r centr e tanks , th e valu e o f O s ma y b e
calculated accordin g t o th e formula :
5A n Administratio n ma y credi t a s reducin g oi l outflo w i n cas e o f botto m damage , a n installe d carg o

transfer syste m havin g a n emergenc y hig h suctio n i n eac h carg o oi l tank , capabl e o f transferrin g fro m a
breached tan k o r tanks t o segregate d ballas t tank s o r t o availabl e carg o tankag e i f i t ca n b e assure d tha t suc h
tanks wil l hav e sufficien t ullage . Credi t fo r suc h a syste m woul d b e governe d b y abilit y t o transfe r i n t w o
hours o f operatio n oi l equa l t o on e hal f o f th e larges t o f th e breache d tank s involve d an d b y availabilit y o f
equivalent receivin g capacit y i n ballas t o r carg o tanks . Th e credi t shal l b e confine d t o permittin g calculatio n
of O s accordin g t o formul a (III) . Th e pipe s fo r suc h suction s shal l b e installe d a t leas t a t a heigh t no t les s
than th e vertica l exten t o f th e botto m damag e vs. Th e Administratio n shal l suppl y th e Organizatio n wit h th e
information concernin g the arrangement s accepte d b y it , fo r circulatio n t o othe r Partie s t o th e Convention .
6 Thi s regulatio n doe s no t appl y t o oi l tanker s delivere d o n o r afte r 1 Januar y 2010 , a s define d i n
regulation 1.28.8 .

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Regulation 26
Limitations of size and arrangement of cargo tanks
1 Excep t as provide d i n paragrap h 7 below :
.1 ever y oi l tanke r o f 15 0 gros s tonnag e an d abov e delivere d afte r 3 1 Decembe r 1979 , a s define d i n
regulation 1.28.2 , an d
.2 ever y oi l tanke r o f 15 0 gros s tonnag e an d abov e delivere d o n o r befor e 3 1 Decembe r 1979 , a s

defined i n regulatio n 1.28.1 , whic h fall s int o eithe r of the following categories :
.2.1 a tanker, th e deliver y o f which i s afte r 1 Januar y 1977 , o r
.2.2 a tanke r t o whic h bot h th e followin g condition s apply :
.2.2.1 deliver y i s no t late r than 1 Januar y 1977 ; an d
.2.2.2 th e buildin g contrac t i s place d afte r 1 Januar y 1974 , o r i n case s wher e n o buildin g
contract ha s previousl y bee n placed , th e kee l i s lai d o r the tanker i s a t a simila r stag e
of constructio n afte r 3 0 Jun e 197 4
shall compl y wit h th e provision s o f this regulation .
2 Carg o tank s o f oil tanker s shal l b e o f such siz e an d arrangement s tha t the hypothetica l outflo w O c o r O s
calculated i n accordanc e with th e provision s of regulatio n 2 5 o f this Anne x anywher e i n th e lengt h o f the shi p
does no t exceed 30,00 0 m 3 o r whicheve r i s th e greater , bu t subjec t to a maximu m o f 40,000 m 3 .
3 Th e volum e o f an y on e win g carg o oi l tan k o f a n oi l tanke r shal l no t excee d 75 % o f th e limit s o f th e

hypothetical oi l outflo w referre d t o i n paragrap h 2 o f this regulation . Th e volum e o f an y on e centr e carg o oi l
tank shall no t exceed 50,00 0 m 3 . However , i n segregate d ballas t oil tanker s a s define d i n regulatio n 1 8 o f this
Annex, th e permitte d volum e o f a win g carg o oi l tan k situate d betwee n t w o segregate d ballas t tanks , eac h
exceeding l c i n length , ma y b e increase d t o th e maximu m limi t o f hypothetica l oi l outflo w provide d tha t th e
width o f the win g tank s exceed s t c .
4 Th e lengt h o f eac h carg o tan k shal l no t excee d 1 0 m o r on e o f th e followin g values , whicheve r i s th e

greater:
.1 wher e n o longitudina l bulkhea d i s provide d insid e the carg o tanks:
but no t t o excee d 0.2/ .
.2 wher e a centrelin e longitudina l bulkhea d i s provide d insid e th e carg o tanks :
.3 wher e tw o o r mor e longitudina l bulkhead s ar e provide d insid e th e carg o tanks :

.3.1 fo r wing cargo tanks: 0.2/ .
.3.2 fo r centr e carg o tanks :
.3.2.1 i fi s equa l t o o r greater than on e fifth: 0.2/ .
.3.2.2 i fi s les s than on e fifth:
.3.2.2.1 wher e n o centrelin e longitudina l bulkhea d i s provided :
.3.2.2.2 wher e a centrelin e longitudina l bulkhea d i s provided :

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b i, is the minimu m distanc e from th e ship's sid e to the outer longitudina l bulkhea d o f the tank i n questio n
measured inboar d a t righ t angle s t o th e centrelin e a t th e leve l correspondin g t o th e assigne d summe r
freeboard.
In orde r no t t o excee d th e volum e limit s establishe d b y paragraph s 2 , 3 an d 4 o f thi s regulatio n an d

irrespective o f th e accepte d typ e o f carg o transfe r syste m installed , whe n suc h syste m interconnect s tw o o r
more carg o tanks , valve s o r othe r simila r closin g device s shal l b e provide d fo r separatin g the tank s fro m eac h
other. Thes e valve s o r device s shal l b e close d whe n th e tanker i s a t sea .
6 Line s o f pipin g whic h ru n throug h carg o tank s i n a positio n les s tha n tc fro m th e ship' s sid e o r les s tha n
v c fro m th e ship' s botto m shal l b e fitte d wit h valve s o r simila r closin g device s a t the poin t at which the y ope n
into an y carg o tank . Thes e valve s shal l b e kep t close d a t se a a t an y tim e whe n th e tank s contai n carg o oil ,
except that the y ma y b e opene d onl y fo r carg o transfe r neede d fo r th e purpos e o f trimming o f the ship .
This regulatio n doe s no t appl y t o oi l tanker s delivere d o n o r afte r 1 Januar y 2010 , a s define d i n
regulation 1.28.8 .
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intact stability
Every oil tanke r of 5,000 tonnes deadweigh t and abov e delivered o n o r after 1 Februar y 2002, a s define d
in regulatio n 1.28.7 , shal l compl y wit h th e intac t stabilit y criteri a specifie d i n paragraph s 1. 1 an d 1. 2 o f thi s
regulation, a s appropriate , fo r an y operatin g draugh t unde r th e wors t possibl e condition s o f carg o an d ballas t
loading, consisten t with goo d operationa l practice , includin g intermediat e stage s o f liqui d transfe r operations .
Under al l condition s th e ballas t tank s shal l b e assume d slack .
.1 I n port , th e initia l metacentri c heigh t C M 0 , correcte d for the free surface measure d a t 0° heel , shal l
be no t les s tha n 0.1 5 m ;
.2 A t sea , th e followin g criteri a shal l b e applicable :
.2.1 th e are a unde r th e rightin g leve r curv e (G Z curve ) shal l b e no t les s tha n 0.05 5 m-ra d u p t o
= 30 ° angl e o f hee l an d no t les s tha n 0.0 9 m-ra d u p t o 0 = 40 ° o r othe r angl e o f floodin g
if this angl e i s les s than 40° . Additionally , th e area unde r the rightin g leve r curve (G Z curve)
between th e angle s o f heel o f 30° an d 40 ° or betwee n 30 ° an d OS, if this angl e i s les s tha n 40° ,
shall b e no t les s tha n 0.0 3 m-rad ;
.2.2 th e rightin g leve r G Z shal l b e a t leas t 0.2 0 m a t an angl e o f hee l equa l t o o r greate r tha n 30° ;
.2.3 th e maximu m rightin g ar m shal l occu r a t a n angl e o f hee l preferabl y exceedin g 30 ° bu t no t

less than 25° ; an d
.2.4 th e initia l metacentri c heigh t G M 0 , corrected for free surface measure d a t 0° heel , shal l b e no t
less tha n 0.1 5 m .
The requirement s o f paragraph 1 o f this regulatio n shal l b e me t through desig n measures . Fo r combina -
Sofi carrier s simpl e supplementar y operationa l procedure s ma y b e allowed .
Simple supplementar y operationa l procedure s fo r liqui d transfe r operations referre d t o i n paragrap h 2 o f

this regulatio n shal l mea n writte n procedure s mad e availabl e t o th e maste r which :
.1 ar e approve d b y th e Administration ;
0s s th e angl e o f hee l a t whic h opening s i n th e hul l superstructure s o r deckhouse s whic h canno t b e close d weathertigh t immerse ,
In applying this criterion, smal l openings through whic h progressiv e flooding cannot take place nee d no t be considered as open.

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.2 indicat e thos e carg o an d ballas t tank s whic h may , unde r an y specifi c conditio n o f liqui d transfe r
and possibl e rang e o f carg o densities , b e slac k an d stil l allo w th e stabilit y criteri a t o b e met . Th e
slack tanks ma y var y durin g the liqui d transfe r operation s an d b e o f any combinatio n provide d the y
satisfy th e criteria ;
.3 wil l b e readil y understandabl e t o th e officer-in-charg e o f liqui d transfe r operations ;
.4 provid e fo r planne d sequence s o f cargo/ballas t transfe r operations ;
.5 allo w comparison s o f attaine d an d require d stabilit y usin g stabilit y performanc e criteri a i n graphi -
cal o r tabula r form ;
.6 requir e n o extensiv e mathematica l calculation s b y th e officer-in-charge ;

.7 provid e for correctiv e actions to b e taken b y the officer-in-charg e i n cas e of departure from recom -
mended value s an d i n cas e o f emergency situations ; an d
.8 ar e prominently displayed i n the approved trim an d stability booklet and at the cargo/ballast transfer
control statio n an d i n an y compute r softwar e b y whic h stabilit y calculation s ar e performed .
Regulation 28
Subdivision and damage stability
1 Ever y oil tanke r delivered afte r 31 Decembe r 1979 , a s define d i n regulatio n 1.28.2 , o f 15 0 gros s tonnage
and above , shal l compl y wit h th e subdivisio n an d damag e stabilit y criteri a a s specifie d i n paragrap h 3 o f this
regulation, afte r th e assume d sid e o r botto m damag e a s specifie d i n paragrap h 2 o f thi s regulation , fo r an y
operating draugh t reflectin g actua l partia l o r ful l loa d condition s consisten t with tri m an d strengt h o f the shi p
as well a s relativ e densitie s o f the cargo . Suc h damag e shal l b e applie d t o al l conceivabl e location s alon g the
length o f the shi p a s follows :
.1 i n tanker s of more than 22 5 m i n length , anywher e i n th e ship' s length ;
.2 i n tanker s o f mor e tha n 15 0 m , bu t no t exceedin g 22 5 m i n length , anywher e i n th e ship' s lengt h

except involvin g eithe r afte r o r forwar d bulkhea d boundin g th e machiner y spac e locate d aft . The
machinery spac e shal l b e treate d a s a singl e floodabl e compartment ; an d
.3 i n tanker s no t exceedin g 15 0 m i n length , anywher e i n th e ship' s lengt h betwee n adjacen t trans -

verse bulkhead s wit h th e exceptio n o f the machiner y space . Fo r tanker s o f 10 0 m o r les s i n lengt h
where al l requirement s o f paragrap h 3 o f thi s regulatio n canno t b e fulfille d withou t materiall y
impairing th e operationa l qualitie s o f th e ship , Administration s ma y allo w relaxation s fro m thes e
requirements.
Ballast condition s wher e th e tanke r i s no t carryin g oi l i n carg o tanks , excludin g an y oi l residues , shal l no t b e
considered.
2 Th e followin g provision s regardin g th e exten t an d th e characte r o f the assume d damag e shal l apply :
.1 Sid e damage:
.1.1 Longitudina l extent : or 14. 5 m , whicheve r i s les s
.1.2 Transvers e exten t 11. 5 m , whicheve r i s les s

(inboard fro m th e ship' s sid e a t righ t
angles t o th e centrelin e a t the leve l o f
the summe r loa d line) :
.1.3 Vertica l extent : Fro m th e moulde d lin e o f the botto m shel l

plating a t centreline , upward s withou t limi t

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.2 Botto m damage :
For 0.3L from Any other part

the forward of the ship
perpendicular
of the ship
.2.1 Longitudina l exten t or 14. 5 m , or 5 m ,
whichever i s les s whichever i s les s
.2.2 Transvers e extent : or 1 0 m , or 5 m ,
whichever i s les s whichever i s les s
.2.3 Vertica l extent : or 6 m , or 6 m ,
whichever i s less , whichever i s less ,

measured fro m th e measured fro m th e
moulded lin e o f the moulded lin e o f the
bottom shel l platin g bottom shel l platin g
at centrelin e at centrelin e
.3 I f any damage of a lesse r extent than th e maximu m exten t of damage specified i n subparagraph s 2.1
and 2.2 o f this paragraph would resul t in a mor e severe condition, suc h damag e shall b e considered.
.4 Wher e th e damag e involvin g transvers e bulkhead s i s envisage d a s specifie d i n subparagraph s 1. 1

and 1. 2 o f thi s regulation , transvers e watertigh t bulkhead s shal l b e space d a t leas t a t a distanc e
equal t o the longitudina l exten t of assumed damag e specifie d i n subparagrap h 2. 1 o f this paragrap h
in orde r t o b e considere d effective . Wher e transvers e bulkhead s ar e space d a t a lesse r distance ,
one o r mor e o f these bulkhead s withi n suc h exten t of damage shal l b e assume d a s non-existen t for
the purpos e o f determinin g floode d compartments .
.5 Wher e th e damag e betwee n adjacen t transvers e watertigh t bulkhead s i s envisage d a s specifie d i n

subparagraph 1. 3 o f this regulation , n o mai n transvers e bulkhea d o r a transvers e bulkhea d bound -
ing sid e tank s o r doubl e botto m tank s shal l b e assume d damaged , unless :
.5.1 th e spacin g o f the adjacen t bulkhead s i s les s tha n th e longitudina l exten t of assumed damag e
specified i n subparagrap h 2. 1 o f this paragraph ; o r
.5.2 ther e i s a step or recess i n a transverse bulkhead of more than 3.0 5 m i n length , locate d within
the exten t o f penetratio n o f assume d damage . Th e ste p forme d b y th e afte r pea k bulkhea d
and afte r pea k to p shal l no t b e regarde d a s a ste p fo r the purpos e o f this regulation .
.6 I f pipes , duct s o r tunnel s ar e situate d withi n th e assume d exten t o f damage , arrangement s shal l
be mad e s o tha t progressiv e floodin g canno t thereb y exten d t o compartment s othe r tha n thos e
assumed t o b e floodabl e fo r eac h cas e o f damage.
3 Oi l tanker s shal l b e regarde d a s complyin g wit h th e damag e stabilit y criteri a i f th e followin g require -
ments ar e met :
.1 Th e final waterline , takin g int o account sinkage, hee l an d trim, shal l b e below the lowe r edge of any
opening throug h whic h progressiv e floodin g ma y tak e place . Suc h opening s shal l includ e air-pipe s
and thos e whic h ar e close d b y mean s o f weathertigh t door s o r hatc h cover s an d ma y exclud e
those opening s close d b y mean s o f watertight manhol e cover s an d flus h scuttles , smal l watertigh t
cargo tank hatc h cover s which maintai n th e hig h integrit y o f the deck , remotel y operate d watertigh t
sliding doors , an d sidescuttle s o f the non-openin g type .

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.2 I n th e final stag e o f flooding, th e angl e o f hee l du e to unsymmetrica l floodin g shal l no t exceed 25° ,
provided tha t this angl e ma y b e increase d u p t o 30 ° i f n o dec k edg e immersio n occurs .
.3 Th e stabilit y i n th e fina l stag e o f flooding shal l b e investigate d an d ma y b e regarde d a s sufficien t i f

the rightin g leve r curv e ha s a t leas t a rang e o f 20° beyon d th e positio n o f equilibrium i n associatio n
with a maximu m residua l rightin g leve r o f a t leas t 0. 1 m withi n th e 20 ° range ; th e are a unde r th e
curve withi n thi s rang e shal l no t b e les s tha n 0.017 5 m.rad . Unprotecte d opening s shal l no t b e
immersed withi n thi s rang e unles s th e spac e concerne d i s assume d t o b e flooded . Withi n thi s
range, th e immersio n o f any o f the opening s liste d i n subparagrap h 3. 1 o f this paragrap h an d othe r
openings capabl e o f bein g close d weathertigh t ma y b e permitted .
.4 Th e Administratio n shal l b e satisfie d tha t th e stabilit y i s sufficien t durin g intermediat e stage s o f

flooding.
.5 Equalizatio n arrangements requiring mechanical aid s such as valves or cross-levelling pipes, i f fitted,
shall no t be considered for the purpose of reducing an angl e of heel o r attaining the minimu m rang e
of residua l stabilit y t o mee t th e requirement s o f subparagraph s 3.1 , 3. 2 an d 3. 3 o f thi s paragrap h
and sufficien t residua l stabilit y shal l b e maintaine d durin g al l stage s wher e equalizatio n i s used .
Spaces which ar e linke d b y ducts of a larg e cross-sectiona l are a ma y b e considered to b e common.
4 Th e requirement s o f paragrap h 1 o f thi s regulatio n shal l b e confirme d b y calculation s whic h tak e int o
consideration th e desig n characteristic s o f th e ship , th e arrangements , configuratio n an d content s o f th e
damaged compartments ; an d th e distribution , relativ e densitie s an d th e fre e surfac e effec t o f liquids . Th e
calculations shal l b e base d o n th e following:
.1 Accoun t shal l b e taken o f any empt y o r partiall y fille d tank , th e relativ e densit y o f cargoes carried ,
as wel l a s an y outflo w o f liquid s fro m damage d compartments .
.2 Th e permeabilitie s assume d fo r space s floode d a s a resul t o f damage shal l b e a s follows :
Spaces Permeabilities
Appropriated t o store s 0.6 0
Occupied b y accommodatio n 0.9 5
Occupied b y machiner y 0.8 5
Voids 0.9 5
Intended fo r consumabl e liquid s 0 t o 0.95 *
Intended fo r othe r liquid s 0 t o 0.95 *
.3 Th e buoyanc y o f an y superstructur e directl y abov e th e sid e damag e shal l b e disregarded . Th e

unflooded part s o f superstructure s beyon d th e exten t o f damage , however , ma y b e take n int o
consideration provide d tha t the y ar e separate d fro m th e damage d spac e b y watertigh t bulkhead s
and th e requirement s o f subparagrap h .3. 1 o f thi s regulatio n i n respec t o f thes e intac t space s
are complie d with . Hinge d watertigh t door s ma y b e acceptabl e i n watertigh t bulkhead s i n th e
superstructure.
.4 Th e free surface effect shall b e calculated a t an angl e of heel o f 5° for each individua l compartment .
The Administratio n ma y requir e o r allo w th e fre e surfac e correction s t o b e calculate d a t a n angl e
of hee l greate r than 5 ° fo r partiall y fille d tanks .
.5 I n calculatin g th e effec t o f fre e surface s o f consumabl e liquid s i t shal l b e assume d that , fo r eac h
type o f liquid , a t leas t one transverse pai r or a singl e centrelin e tank ha s a free surfac e an d th e tank
or combinatio n o f tanks t o b e take n int o accoun t shal l b e thos e wher e th e effec t o f free surfac e i s
the greatest .
* Th e permeability of partially filled compartments shall be consistent with the amount of liquid carried in the compartment. Whenever
damage penetrate s a tan k containin g liquids , i t shal l b e assume d tha t th e content s ar e completel y los t fro m tha t compartmen t an d
replaced b y sal t water up to the leve l of the final plan e of equilibrium.

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The maste r o f ever y oi l tanke r t o whic h thi s regulatio n applie s an d th e perso n i n charg e o f a non-self -
propelled oi l tanke r t o whic h thi s regulatio n applie s shal l b e supplie d i n a n approve d for m with :
.1 informatio n relativ e t o loadin g an d distributio n o f cargo necessar y t o ensur e complianc e wit h th e

provisions o f this regulation ; an d
.2 dat a on th e ability of the shi p to compl y with damag e stabilit y criteri a a s determine d b y this regula -
tion, includin g th e effec t of relaxation s tha t ma y hav e bee n allowe d unde r subparagrap h 1. 3 o f this
regulation.
6 Fo r oi l tanker s o f 20,00 0 tonne s deadweigh t an d abov e delivere d o n o r afte r 6 Jul y 1996 , a s define d
in regulatio n 1.28.6 , th e damag e assumption s prescribe d i n paragrap h 2. 2 o f thi s regulatio n shal l b e supple -
mented b y th e followin g assume d botto m rakin g damage :
.1 longitudina l extent :
.1.1 ship s o f 75,00 0 tonne s deadweigh t an d above :

0.6/. measure d fro m th e forwar d perpendicular ;
.1.2 ship s o f les s tha n 75,00 0 tonne s deadweight :

0.4/. measure d fro m th e forwar d perpendicular ;
.2 transvers e extent: anywher e i n th e bottom ;
.3 vertica l extent : breac h o f the oute r hull .
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Slop tanks
1 Subjec t to the provisions of paragraph 4 o f regulation 3 o f this Annex, oi l tanker s of 150 gross tonnage and
above shall b e provided with slo p tank arrangements i n accordanc e with th e requirement s of paragraphs 2.1 t o
2.3 o f this regulation . I n oi l tanker s delivered o n o r before 3 1 Decembe r 1979 , a s define d i n regulatio n 1.28.1 ,
any cargo tank ma y b e designate d a s a slo p tank.
2.1 Adequat e mean s shal l b e provide d fo r cleanin g th e carg o tank s an d transferrin g th e dirt y ballas t residu e
and tan k washing s fro m th e carg o tank s int o a slo p tan k approve d b y th e Administration .
2.2 I n thi s syste m arrangement s shall b e provide d to transfer the oily waste int o a slo p tank or combination o f
slop tanks i n suc h a way that any effluent discharged int o the se a will b e suc h a s to comply with th e provision s
of regulatio n 3 4 o f this Annex .
2.3 Th e arrangement s o f the slo p tan k o r combinatio n o f slop tank s shal l hav e a capacit y necessar y t o retai n
the slo p generate d b y tank washings , oi l residue s an d dirt y ballas t residues . Th e total capacit y o f the slo p tan k
or tanks shal l no t b e les s tha n 3 % o f the oil-carryin g capacit y o f the ship , excep t that th e Administratio n ma y
accept:
.1 2 % fo r suc h oi l tanker s wher e th e tan k washin g arrangement s ar e suc h tha t onc e th e slo p tan k
or tank s ar e charge d wit h washin g water , thi s wate r i s sufficien t fo r tan k washin g and , wher e
applicable, fo r providin g th e drivin g flui d fo r eductors , withou t the introductio n o f additional wate r
into th e system ;
.2 2 % wher e segregate d ballas t tank s o r dedicate d clea n ballas t tank s ar e provide d i n accordanc e
with regulatio n 1 8 o f this Annex , o r where a carg o tan k cleanin g syste m usin g crud e oi l washin g i s
fitted i n accordanc e with regulatio n 3 3 o f this Annex . Thi s capacit y ma y b e further reduce d t o 1.5 %
for such oi l tanker s wher e the tank washin g arrangement s ar e suc h tha t once the slo p tan k or tanks
are charge d wit h washin g water , thi s wate r i s sufficien t fo r tan k washin g and , wher e applicable ,
for providin g th e drivin g flui d fo r eductors , withou t th e introductio n o f additiona l wate r int o th e
system; an d

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.3 1 % fo r combination carrier s wher e oil carg o i s only carrie d i n tank s wit h smoot h walls . Thi s capac -
ity ma y b e furthe r reduce d t o 0.8 % wher e th e tan k washin g arrangement s ar e suc h tha t onc e th e
slop tan k o r tank s ar e charge d wit h washin g water , thi s wate r i s sufficien t fo r tan k washin g and ,
where applicable , fo r providin g the drivin g fluid fo r eductors, withou t the introductio n o f additional
water int o th e system .
2.4 Slo p tank s shal l b e s o designed , particularl y i n respec t o f th e positio n o f inlets , outlets , baffle s o r weir s
where fitted , s o a s t o avoi d excessiv e turbulenc e an d entrainmen t o f oil o r emulsio n wit h th e water .
3 Oi l tanker s o f 70,00 0 tonne s deadweigh t an d abov e delivere d afte r 3 1 Decembe r 1979 , a s define d i n
regulation 1.28.2 , shal l b e provide d wit h a t leas t t wo slo p tanks .
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Pumping, piping and discharge arrangement
1I n ever y oi l tanker , a discharg e manifol d to r connectio n t o receptio n facilitie s fo r th e discharg e o f dirt y

ballast water o r oil-contaminate d wate r shal l b e locate d o n th e ope n dec k o n bot h side s o f the ship .
2I n ever y oi l tanke r o f 15 0 gros s tonnag e an d above , pipeline s fo r th e discharg e t o th e se a o f ballas t

water o r oil-contaminate d wate r fro m carg o tan k area s whic h ma y b e permitte d unde r regulatio n 3 4 o f thi s
Annex shal l b e le d t o th e ope n dec k o r to th e ship' s sid e abov e th e waterlin e i n th e deepes t ballas t condition.
Different pipin g arrangement s to permi t operation i n th e manne r permitte d i n subparagraph s 6. 1 t o 6. 5 o f this
regulation ma y b e accepted .
3I n oi l tanker s o f 15 0 gros s tonnag e an d abov e delivere d afte r 3 1 Decembe r 1979 , a s define d i n regula -
tion 1.28.2 , mean s shall b e provided for stopping the discharge int o the sea of ballast water or oil-contaminated
water fro m carg o tan k areas , othe r tha n thos e discharge s belo w th e waterlin e permitte d unde r paragrap h 6 o f
this regulation , fro m a positio n o n th e uppe r dec k o r abov e locate d s o tha t th e manifol d i n us e referre d t o i n
paragraph 1 o f this regulatio n an d th e discharge to the sea from th e pipeline s referre d t o i n paragrap h 2 o f this
regulation ma y b e visuall y observed . Mean s fo r stoppin g th e discharg e nee d no t b e provide d a t th e observa -
tion positio n i f a positiv e communication syste m suc h a s a telephone or radi o syste m i s provide d betwee n th e
observation positio n an d th e discharg e contro l position .
4 Ever y oi l tanke r delivere d afte r 1 Jun e 1982 , a s define d i n regulatio n 1.28.4 , require d t o b e provide d
with segregate d ballas t tank s o r fitte d wit h a crud e oi l washin g system , shal l compl y wit h th e followin g
requirements:
.1 i t shal l b e equippe d wit h oi l pipin g s o designe d an d installe d tha t oi l retentio n i n th e line s i s

minimized; an d
.2 mean s shal l b e provide d t o drai n al l carg o pump s an d al l oi l line s a t th e completio n o f carg o

discharge, wher e necessar y b y connectio n t o a strippin g device . Th e lin e an d pum p drainin g shal l
be capabl e o f bein g discharge d bot h ashor e an d t o a carg o tan k o r a slo p tank . Fo r discharg e
ashore a special smal l diamete r lin e shall b e provided and shal l b e connected outboard of the ship's
manifold valves .
5 Ever y crud e oil tanke r delivered o n o r before 1 Jun e 1982 , a s define d i n regulatio n 1.28.3 , require d to be
provided wit h segregate d ballas t tanks, o r to b e fitte d wit h a crud e oi l washin g system , shal l compl y wit h th e
provisions o f paragrap h 4. 2 o f this regulation .

Regulation 3 0
6O n ever y oi l tanke r th e discharg e o f ballas t wate r o r oil-contaminate d wate r fro m carg o tan k area s shal l
take plac e abov e th e waterline, excep t as follows :
.1 Segregate d ballas t an d clea n ballas t ma y b e discharge d belo w th e waterline :
.1.1 i n port s o r a t offshore terminals, o r
.1.2 a t se a b y gravity , o r
.1.3 a t se a b y pump s i f th e ballas t wate r exchang e i s performe d unde r th e provision s o f regula -
tion D-1. 1 o f the Internationa l Conventio n fo r th e Contro l an d Managemen t o f Ships ' Ballas t
Water an d Sediments ,
provided tha t th e surfac e o f the ballas t wate r ha s bee n examine d eithe r visuall y o r b y othe r mean s
immediately befor e th e discharg e t o ensur e tha t n o contaminatio n wit h oi l ha s take n place .
.2 Oi l tanker s delivere d o n o r befor e 3 1 Decembe r 1979 , a s define d i n regulatio n 1.28.1 , which ,
without modification , ar e no t capabl e o f dischargin g segregate d ballas t abov e th e waterlin e ma y
discharge segregate d ballas t belo w th e waterlin e a t sea , provide d tha t th e surfac e o f th e ballas t
water ha s bee n examine d immediatel y befor e th e discharg e t o ensur e tha t n o contaminatio n wit h
oil ha s take n place .
.3 Oi l tanker s delivere d o n o r befor e 1 Jun e 1982 , a s define d i n regulatio n 1.28.3 , operatin g wit h
dedicated clea n ballas t tanks , whic h withou t modificatio n ar e no t capabl e o f dischargin g ballas t
water fro m dedicate d clea n ballas t tank s abov e th e waterline , ma y discharg e thi s ballas t belo w
the waterlin e provide d tha t th e discharg e o f th e ballas t wate r i s supervise d i n accordanc e wit h
regulation 18.8. 3 o f this Annex .
.4 O n ever y oi l tanke r a t sea , dirt y ballas t wate r o r oil-contaminate d wate r fro m tank s i n th e carg o
area, othe r tha n slo p tanks , ma y b e discharge d b y gravit y belo w th e waterline , provide d tha t suffi -
cient tim e ha s elapse d i n orde r t o allo w oil/wate r separatio n t o hav e take n plac e an d th e ballas t
water ha s bee n examine d immediatel y befor e th e discharg e wit h a n oil/wate r interfac e detecto r
referred t o i n regulatio n 3 2 o f this Annex , i n orde r to ensur e tha t th e heigh t o f the interfac e i s suc h
that th e discharg e doe s no t involv e an y increase d ris k o f har m t o th e marin e environment .
.5 O n oi l tanker s delivere d o n o r befor e 3 1 Decembe r 1979 , a s define d i n regulatio n 1.28.1 , a t se a

dirty ballas t wate r o r oil-contaminate d wate r fro m carg o tan k area s ma y b e discharge d belo w th e
waterline, subsequen t t o o r i n lie u o f the discharg e b y th e metho d referre d t o i n subparagrap h 6. 4
of this paragraph , provide d that :
.5.1 a par t o f th e flo w o f suc h wate r i s le d throug h permanen t pipin g t o a readil y accessibl e
location o n th e uppe r dec k o r abov e wher e i t ma y b e visuall y observe d durin g th e discharg e
operation; an d
.5.2 suc h par t flow arrangement s compl y with th e requirement s establishe d b y the Administration,
which shal l contai n a t leas t al l th e provision s o f the Specification s fo r th e Design , Installatio n
and Operatio n o f a Par t Flo w Syste m fo r Contro l o f Overboar d Discharge s adopte d b y th e
Organization.*
Every oi l tanke r o f 15 0 gros s tonnag e an d abov e delivere d o n o r afte r 1 Januar y 2010 , a s define d i n
regulation 1.28.8 , whic h ha s installe d a se a ches t that i s permanentl y connecte d t o th e carg o pipelin e system ,
shall b e equippe d wit h bot h a se a ches t valve an d a n inboar d isolatio n valve . I n additio n t o thes e valves , th e
sea ches t shal l b e capabl e o f isolatio n fro m th e carg o pipin g syste m whils t the tanke r i s loading , transporting ,
or discharging cargo b y us e of a positiv e mean s that i s to the satisfactio n o f the Administration. Suc h a positiv e
means i s a facilit y tha t i s installe d i n th e pipelin e syste m i n orde r t o prevent , unde r al l circumstances , th e
section o f pipelin e betwee n th e se a ches t valv e an d th e inboar d valv e bein g fille d wit h cargo .
See appendix 4 to Unifie d Interpretations .

Regulations 3 1 , 3 2
Part B - Equipment
Regulation 31
Oil discharge monitoring and control system
1 Subjec t t o th e provision s o f paragraph s 4 an d 5 o f regulatio n 3 o f thi s Annex , oi l tanker s o f 15 0 gros s

tonnage an d abov e shal l b e equippe d wit h a n oi l discharg e monitorin g an d contro l syste m approve d b y th e
Administration.
2I n considerin g th e desig n o f th e oi l conten t mete r t o b e incorporate d i n th e system , th e Administratio n

shall hav e regar d t o th e specificatio n recommende d b y th e Organization. * Th e syste m shal l b e fitte d wit h a
recording devic e t o provid e a continuou s recor d o f the discharg e i n litre s pe r nautica l mil e an d tota l quantit y
discharged, o r th e oi l conten t an d rat e o f discharge. Thi s recor d shal l b e identifiabl e a s t o tim e an d dat e an d
shall b e kep t for at leas t three years. Th e oil discharg e monitorin g and contro l syste m shal l com e int o operation
when ther e i s an y discharg e o f effluent int o th e se a an d shal l b e suc h a s wil l ensur e tha t any discharg e o f oily
mixture i s automaticall y stoppe d whe n th e instantaneou s rat e o f discharg e o f oi l exceed s tha t permitte d b y
regulation 3 4 o f this Annex . An y failur e o f this monitorin g an d contro l syste m shal l sto p th e discharge . I n th e
event o f failur e o f th e oi l discharg e monitorin g an d contro l syste m a manuall y operate d alternativ e metho d
may b e used , bu t the defectiv e uni t shal l b e mad e operabl e a s soo n a s possible . Subjec t to allowanc e b y th e
port State authority , a tanke r with a defectiv e oi l discharg e monitorin g an d contro l syste m ma y undertak e on e
ballast voyag e befor e proceedin g t o a repai r port .
3 Th e oi l discharg e monitorin g an d contro l syste m shal l b e designe d an d installe d i n complianc e wit h th e

guidelines an d specification s fo r oi l discharg e monitorin g an d contro l system s fo r oi l tanker s develope d b y
the Organization + Administration s ma y accep t suc h specifi c arrangement s a s detaile d i n th e Guideline s an d
Specifications.
4 Instruction s as to the operation of the system shall b e in accordance with an operationa l manua l approved
by th e Administration . The y shal l cove r manua l a s wel l a s automati c operation s an d shal l b e intende d t o
ensure that at n o tim e shal l oi l b e discharge d excep t i n complianc e with th e condition s specifie d i n regulatio n
34 o f this Annex .
Regulation 32
Oil/water interface detector + +
Subject to th e provision s o f paragraph s 4 an d 5 o f regulatio n 3 o f this Annex , oi l tanker s o f 15 0 gros s tonnag e

and abov e shal l b e provide d wit h effectiv e oil/wate r interfac e detector s approve d b y th e Administratio n fo r a
rapid an d accurat e determinatio n o f the oil/wate r interfac e i n slo p tank s an d shal l b e availabl e for us e i n othe r
tanks wher e th e separatio n o f oi l an d wate r i s effecte d an d fro m whic h i t i s intende d t o discharg e effluen t
direct t o th e sea .
* Fo r oi l conten t meter s installe d o n oi l tanker s buil t prio r t o 2 Octobe r 1986 , refe r t o th e Recommendatio n o n internationa l perfor -
mance an d tes t specification s fo r oily-wate r separatin g equipmen t an d oi l conten t meter s adopte d b y th e Organizatio n b y resolu -
tion A.393(X) . Fo r oi l conten t meter s as par t of discharg e monitorin g an d contro l system s installe d on oi l tanker s buil t on or afte r
2 Octobe r 1986, refe r to the Guidelines and specifications for oil discharg e monitoring and control system s for oil tankers adopted by
the Organization b y resolution A.586(14) . Fo r oil content meters as part of discharge monitoring and control system s installe d on oil
tankers buil t on o r afte r 1 Januar y 2005 , refe r to the Revise d Guideline s an d specification s for oil discharg e monitorin g an d contro l
systems for oil tankers adopted b y the Organization b y resolution MEPC.108(49) .
+
Refe r to the Guideline s and specification s for oil discharg e monitorin g and contro l system s for oil tanker s adopted b y the Organiza-
tion b y resolutio n A.496(XII ) o r th e Revise d Guideline s an d specification s fo r oi l discharg e monitorin g an d contro l system s fo r oi l
tankers adopted by the Organization by resolution A.586(14), o r the Revised Guidelines and specifications for oil discharge monitoring
and control system s for oil tanker s adopted b y the Organization b y resolutio n MEPC.108(49 ) as applicable.
++
Refe r to the Specifications for oil/water interface detectors adopted b y the Organization b y resolution MEPC.5(XIII) .

Regulation 33
Crude oil washing requirements
Every crude oil tanke r of 20,000 tonnes deadweigh t and above delivered afte r 1 Jun e 1982 , a s defined i n
regulation 1.28.4 , shal l b e fitted wit h a carg o tank cleaning system usin g crude oil washing . Th e Administration
shall ensur e tha t th e syste m full y complie s wit h th e requirement s o f thi s regulatio n withi n on e yea r afte r th e
tanker was firs t engaged i n th e trad e o f carrying crud e oi l o r b y the en d o f the thir d voyag e carryin g crud e oi l
suitable fo r crud e oi l washing , whicheve r occur s later .
2 Crud e oi l washin g installatio n an d associate d equipmen t an d arrangement s shal l compl y wit h th e

requirements establishe d b y th e Administration . Suc h requirement s shal l contai n a t leas t al l th e provision s
of the Specification s fo r th e Design , Operatio n an d Contro l o f Crud e Oi l Washin g System s adopte d b y th e
Organization* Whe n a shi p i s no t required , i n accordanc e wit h paragrap h 1 o f thi s regulation , t o be , bu t i s
equipped wit h crud e oi l washin g equipment , i t shal l compl y wit h th e safet y aspect s o f the above-mentione d
Specifications.
3 Ever y crude oil washin g system require d to b e provide d i n accordanc e with regulatio n 18. 7 o f this Annex
shall compl y wit h th e requirement s o f thi s regulation .
Part C- Control of operational discharges of oil
Regulation 34
Control of discharge of oil
A Discharges outside special areas
1 Subjec t to th e provision s o f regulatio n 4 o f this Anne x an d paragrap h 2 o f this regulation , an y discharg e

into th e se a o f oil o r oil y mixture s fro m th e carg o are a o f an oi l tanke r shal l b e prohibite d excep t when al l th e
following condition s ar e satisfied :
.1 th e tanker i s no t within a specia l area ;
.2 th e tanke r i s mor e tha n 5 0 nautica l mile s fro m th e neares t land ;
.3 th e tanke r i s proceedin g e n route;
.4 th e instantaneou s rat e o f discharge o f oil conten t doe s no t excee d 3 0 litre s pe r nautica l mile ;
.5 th e tota l quantit y o f oil discharge d int o th e se a doe s no t excee d fo r tanker s delivere d o n o r befor e
31 Decembe r 1979 , a s define d i n regulatio n 1.28.1 , o f th e tota l quantit y o f th e particula r
cargo o f whic h th e residu e forme d a part , an d fo r tanker s delivere d afte r 3 1 Decembe r 1979 , a s
defined i n regulatio n 1 . 2 8 . 2 , o f the tota l quantit y o f the particula r carg o o f whic h th e residu e
formed a part ; an d
.6 th e tanker ha s i n operatio n a n oi l discharg e monitorin g and contro l syste m an d a slo p tank arrange-
ment as require d b y regulation s 2 9 an d 3 1 o f this Annex .
2 Th e provision s o f paragrap h 1 o f thi s regulatio n shal l no t appl y t o th e discharg e o f clea n o r segregate d

ballast.
Refer to the revise d Specifications for the design, operatio n an d contro l o f crude oil washin g systems adopted b y the Organization
by resolution A.446(XI ) and amended b y the Organization b y resolution A.497(XII) and a s further amended b y resolutio n A.897(21) .
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Regulation 3 5
B Discharges in special areas
3 Subjec t to the provision s o f paragraph 4 o f this regulation , an y discharg e int o the se a o f oil o r oily mixtur e
from th e carg o are a o f an oi l tanke r shal l b e prohibite d whil e i n a specia l area. *
4 Th e provision s o f paragrap h 3 o f thi s regulatio n shal l no t appl y t o th e discharg e o f clea n o r segregate d

ballast.
5 Nothin g i n thi s regulatio n shal l prohibi t a shi p o n a voyag e onl y par t o f which i s i n a specia l are a fro m
discharging outside th e specia l are a i n accordanc e wit h paragrap h 1 o f this regulation .
C Requirements for oil tankers of less than 150 gross tonnage
6 Th e requirement s o f regulation s 29 , 3 1 an d 3 2 o f thi s Anne x shal l no t appl y t o oi l tanker s o f les s tha n

150 gros s tonnage , fo r whic h th e contro l o f discharg e o f oi l unde r thi s regulatio n shal l b e effecte d b y th e
retention o f oi l o n boar d wit h subsequen t discharg e o f al l contaminate d washing s t o receptio n facilities . Th e
total quantit y o f oil an d wate r use d fo r washing and returne d t o a storage tank shall b e discharge d to receptio n
facilities unles s adequat e arrangements ar e mad e to ensure that any effluent which i s allowed to b e discharged
into th e se a i s effectivel y monitore d t o ensur e tha t th e provision s o f this regulatio n ar e complie d with .
D General requirements
7 Wheneve r visibl e trace s o f oi l ar e observe d o n o r belo w th e surfac e o f th e wate r i n th e immediat e

vicinity o f a shi p o r it s wake , th e Government s o f Partie s t o th e presen t Convention should , t o th e exten t they
are reasonabl y abl e t o d o so , promptl y investigat e th e fact s bearin g o n th e issu e o f whether ther e ha s bee n a
violation o f the provision s o f this regulation . Th e investigatio n shoul d include , i n particular , th e w i nd an d se a
conditions, th e trac k an d spee d o f the ship , othe r possibl e source s o f the visibl e trace s i n th e vicinity , an d an y
relevant oi l discharg e records .
8N o discharg e int o th e se a shal l contai n chemical s o r othe r substance s i n quantitie s o r concentration s

which ar e hazardou s t o th e marin e environmen t o r chemical s o r othe r substance s introduce d fo r th e purpos e
of circumventing th e condition s o f discharge specifie d i n thi s regulation .
9 Th e oi l residue s which canno t b e discharge d int o the se a i n complianc e wit h paragraph s 1 an d 3 o f this
regulation shal l b e retaine d o n boar d fo r subsequen t discharg e t o receptio n facilities .
Regulation 35
Crude oil washing operations
1 Ever y oi l tanke r operatin g wit h crud e oi l washin g system s shal l b e provide d wit h a n Operation s an d
Equipment Manual + detailin g th e syste m an d equipmen t an d specifyin g operationa l procedures . Suc h a
Manual shal l b e t o th e satisfactio n o f th e Administratio n an d shal l contai n al l th e informatio n se t ou t i n th e
specifications referre d t o i n paragrap h 2 o f regulatio n 3 3 o f this Annex . I f a n alteratio n affectin g th e crud e oi l
washing system i s made , th e Operation s an d Equipmen t Manual shal l b e revise d accordingly .
2 Wit h respec t t o th e ballastin g o f carg o tanks , sufficien t carg o tank s shal l b e crud e oi l washe d prio r
to eac h ballas t voyag e i n orde r that , takin g int o accoun t th e tanker' s tradin g patter n an d expecte d weathe r
conditions, ballas t water i s pu t only int o carg o tank s whic h hav e bee n crud e oi l washed .
3 Unles s a n oi l tanke r carrie s crud e oi l whic h i s no t suitabl e fo r crud e oi l washing , th e oi l tanke r shal l
operate th e crud e oi l washin g syste m i n accordanc e wit h th e Operation s an d Equipmen t Manual .
Refer to regulatio n 38.6 .

+
Refe r t o th e Standar d forma t o f th e Crud e Oi l Washin g Operatio n an d Equipmen t Manua l adopte d b y th e Marin e Environmen t
Protection Committe e of the Organization b y resolutio n MEPC.3(XII) , a s amended b y resolutio n MEPC.81(43) .

Chapter 4 - Requirements tor the cargo area of oil tankers
Regulation 3 6
Regulation 36
Oil Record Book Part II - Cargo/ballast operations
Every oi l tanke r o f 15 0 gros s tonnag e an d abov e shal l b e provide d wit h a n Oi l Recor d Boo k Par t I I
Cargo/Ballast Operations) . Th e Oi l Recor d Boo k Par t II , whethe r a s a par t o f th e ship' s officia l log-boo k o r
otherwise, shal l b e i n th e form specifie d i n appendi x II I t o thi s Annex .
2 Th e Oil Recor d Boo k Par t I I shal l b e complete d o n eac h occasion , o n a tank-to-tank basis i f appropriate,
whenever an y o f the followin g cargo/ballas t operation s tak e plac e i n th e ship :
.1 loadin g o f oi l cargo ;
.2 interna l transfe r o f oil carg o durin g voyage ;
.3 unloadin g o f oi l cargo ;
.4 ballastin g o f cargo tank s an d dedicate d clea n ballas t tanks;
.5 cleanin g o f cargo tanks includin g crud e oi l washing ;
.6 discharg e o f ballas t excep t fro m segregate d ballas t tanks ;
.7 discharg e o f wate r fro m slo p tanks ;
.8 closin g o f al l applicabl e valve s o r simila r device s afte r slo p tan k discharg e operations ;
.9 closin g o f valve s necessar y fo r isolatio n o f dedicate d clea n ballas t tank s fro m carg o an d strippin g
lines afte r slo p tan k discharg e operations ; an d
.10 disposa l o f residues .
3 Fo r oi l tanker s referre d t o i n regulatio n 34. 6 o f thi s Annex , th e tota l quantit y o f oi l an d wate r use d fo r
washing an d returne d t o a storag e tank shal l b e recorde d i n th e Oi l Recor d Boo k Par t II .
4I n th e even t of such discharg e of oil o r oily mixtur e as i s referre d t o i n regulatio n 4 o f this Annex o r i n th e
event o f accidental o r othe r exceptiona l discharg e o f oil no t excepte d b y tha t regulation , a statemen t shal l b e
made i n th e Oi l Recor d Boo k Par t I I o f the circumstance s of , an d th e reason s for , th e discharge .
Each operatio n describe d i n paragrap h 2 o f this regulatio n shal l b e fully recorde d without delay i n the Oil
Record Boo k Part II s o that all entrie s i n the book appropriate to that operation ar e completed. Eac h complete d
operation shal l b e signe d b y the office r or officer s i n charg e of the operation s concerne d an d eac h complete d
page shall b e signed b y the master of ship. The entries i n the Oil Recor d Boo k Par t II shal l b e at leas t i n English ,
French o r Spanish . Wher e entrie s i n a n officia l languag e o f the Stat e whos e fla g th e shi p i s entitle d t o fl y ar e
also used , thi s shal l prevai l i n cas e o f dispute o r discrepancy .
6 An y failur e o f th e oi l discharg e monitorin g an d contro l syste m shal l b e note d i n th e Oi l Recor d Boo k

Part II.
The Oi l Recor d Boo k shal l b e kep t i n suc h a plac e a s to b e readil y available for inspectio n a t all reason -
able time s and , excep t i n th e cas e o f unmanne d ship s unde r tow , shal l b e kep t o n boar d th e ship . I t shal l b e
preserved fo r a perio d o f three year s afte r th e las t entry ha s bee n made .
8 Th e competen t authorit y o f th e Governmen t o f a Part y t o th e Conventio n ma y inspec t th e Oi l Recor d

Book Par t I I o n boar d an y shi p t o whic h thi s Anne x applie s whil e th e shi p i s i n it s por t o r offshor e terminal s
and ma y mak e a cop y o f any entr y i n tha t boo k an d ma y requir e th e maste r o f the shi p t o certif y tha t the cop y
is a tru e cop y o f suc h entry . An y cop y s o mad e whic h ha s bee n certifie d b y th e maste r o f the shi p a s a tru e
copy o f a n entr y i n th e ship' s Oi l Recor d Boo k Par t I I shal l b e mad e admissibl e i n an y judicia l proceeding s
as evidenc e o f th e fact s state d i n th e entry . Th e inspectio n o f a n Oi l Recor d Boo k Par t I I an d th e takin g o f
a certifie d cop y b y th e competen t authorit y unde r thi s paragrap h shal l b e performe d a s expeditiousl y a s
possible withou t causin g th e shi p t o b e undul y delayed .
9 Fo r oil tanker s of less than 15 0 gross tonnage operating i n accordanc e with regulatio n 34. 6 o f this Annex,
an appropriat e Oi l Recor d Boo k shoul d b e develope d b y th e Administration .

Chapter 5 - Preventio n o f pollutio n arisin g from a n oi l pollutio n inciden t
Regulation 37
Shipboard oil pollution emergency plan
1 Ever y oi l tanke r o f 15 0 gros s tonnag e an d abov e an d ever y shi p othe r tha n a n oi l tanke r o f 40 0
gross tonnag e an d abov e shal l carr y o n boar d a shipboar d oi l pollutio n emergenc y pla n approve d b y th e
Administration.
2 Suc h a pla n shal l b e prepare d base d o n guidelines * develope d b y th e Organizatio n an d writte n i n th e

working languag e of the maste r and officers . Th e pla n shal l consis t at leas t of:
.1 th e procedur e to b e followed b y the maste r or othe r person s havin g charg e o f the shi p t o repor t an
oil pollutio n incident , a s require d i n articl e 8 an d Protoco l I o f the presen t Convention , base d o n
the guideline s develope d b y th e Organization; +
.2 th e lis t o f authorities o r person s t o b e contacte d i n th e even t o f an oi l pollutio n incident ;
.3 a detaile d descriptio n o f th e actio n t o b e take n immediatel y b y person s o n boar d t o reduc e o r

control th e discharg e o f oil followin g th e incident ; an d
.4 th e procedure s an d poin t o f contac t o n th e shi p fo r co-ordinatin g shipboar d actio n wit h nationa l

and loca l authoritie s i n combatin g th e pollution .
3I n th e cas e o f ship s t o whic h regulatio n 1 7 o f Anne x I I o f th e presen t Conventio n als o applies , suc h a
plan ma y b e combine d wit h th e shipboar d marin e pollutio n emergenc y pla n fo r noxiou s liqui d substance s
required unde r regulatio n 1 7 o f Annex I I o f the presen t Convention. I n thi s case , th e titl e o f such a pla n shal l
be "Shipboar d marin e pollutio n emergenc y plan" .
4 Al l oi l tanker s o f 5,00 0 tonne s deadweigh t o r mor e shal l hav e promp t acces s t o computerize d shore -
based damag e stabilit y an d residua l structura l strengt h calculatio n programs .
* Refe r to the Guideline s for the development of shipboard oi l pollutio n emergenc y plans adopted b y the Organization b y resolutio n
MEPC.54(32) a s amended b y resolution MEPC.86(44) .
+
Refe r to the General principles for ship reporting systems and ship reporting requirements, includin g guidelines for reporting incidents
involving dangerou s goods , harmfu l substance s and/o r marin e pollutant s adopte d b y th e Organizatio n b y resolutio n A.851(20) , a s
amended b y resolution MEPC.138(53) .

Chapter 6 - Receptio n facilitie s
regulation 38
Reception facilities
A Reception facilities outside special areas
The Governmen t o f eac h Part y t o th e presen t Conventio n undertake s t o ensur e th e provisio n a t oi l

loading terminals , repai r ports , an d i n othe r port s i n whic h ship s hav e oil y residue s t o discharge , o f facilities
tor the receptio n o f suc h residue s an d oil y mixture s a s remai n fro m oi l tanker s an d othe r ship s adequate * t o
meet th e need s o f the ship s usin g the m withou t causin g undu e dela y t o ships .
2 Receptio n facilitie s i n accordanc e wit h paragrap h 1 o f this regulatio n shal l b e provide d in :
.1 al l port s an d terminal s i n whic h crud e oi l i s loade d int o oi l tanker s wher e suc h tanker s hav e
immediately prio r t o arriva l complete d a ballas t voyag e o f no t mor e tha n 7 2 h o r no t mor e tha n
1,200 nautica l miles ;
.2 al l port s an d terminal s i n whic h oi l othe r than crud e oi l i n bul k i s loade d a t a n averag e quantit y o f
more tha n 1,00 0 tonne s pe r day ;
.3 al l port s havin g shi p repai r yard s o r tan k cleanin g facilities ;
.4 al l port s an d terminal s which handl e ship s provide d wit h th e oil residu e (sludge ) tank(s ) require d b y
regulation 1 2 o f this Annex ;
.5 al l port s i n respec t of oily bilg e water s an d othe r residue s tha t cannot b e discharge d i n accordanc e
with regulation s 1 5 an d 3 4 o f this Annex ; an d
.6 al l loadin g port s fo r bul k cargoes i n respec t of oil residue s from combinatio n carrier s whic h canno t
be discharge d i n accordanc e wit h regulatio n 3 4 o f this Annex .
3 Th e capacit y fo r the receptio n facilitie s shal l b e a s follows :
.1 Crud e oi l loadin g terminal s shal l hav e sufficien t receptio n facilitie s t o receiv e oi l an d oil y mixture s
which canno t b e discharge d i n accordanc e wit h th e provision s o f regulatio n 34. 1 o f thi s Anne x
from al l oi l tanker s o n voyage s a s describe d i n paragrap h 2. 1 o f this regulation .
.2 Loadin g port s an d terminal s referre d t o i n paragrap h 2. 2 o f thi s regulatio n shal l hav e sufficien t
reception facilitie s t o receiv e oi l an d oil y mixture s whic h canno t b e discharge d i n accordanc e wit h
the provision s o f regulatio n 34. 1 o f this Anne x fro m oi l tanker s whic h loa d oi l othe r tha n crud e oi l
in bulk .
.3 Al l port s havin g shi p repai r yard s o r tan k cleanin g facilitie s shal l hav e sufficien t receptio n facilitie s
to receiv e al l residue s an d oil y mixture s whic h remai n o n boar d fo r disposa l fro m ship s prio r t o
entering suc h yard s o r facilities .
.4 Al l facilitie s provided i n port s an d terminals unde r paragraph 2. 4 of this regulatio n shal l b e sufficient
to receiv e al l residue s retaine d accordin g t o regulatio n 1 2 o f thi s Anne x fro m al l ship s tha t ma y
reasonably b e expecte d t o cal l a t such port s an d terminals .
See resolutio n MEPC.83(44 ) "Guideline s fo r ensuring the adequacy of port waste receptio n facilities" .

Regulation 3 8
.5 Al l facilitie s provide d i n port s an d terminal s unde r thi s regulatio n shal l b e sufficien t to receiv e oil y
bilge water s an d othe r residue s whic h canno t b e discharge d i n accordanc e wit h regulatio n 1 5 o f
this Annex .
.6 Th e facilities provide d i n loadin g ports for bulk cargoes shall tak e int o account the special problem s
of combination carrier s a s appropriate .
B Reception facilities within special areas
4 Th e Governmen t o f eac h Part y t o th e presen t Conventio n th e coastlin e o f whic h border s o n an y give n

special are a shal l ensur e tha t al l oi l loadin g terminal s an d repai r port s withi n th e specia l are a ar e provide d
with facilitie s adequat e for th e receptio n an d treatmen t of all th e dirt y ballas t and tan k washin g wate r from oi l
tankers. I n addition , al l port s withi n th e specia l are a shal l b e provide d wit h adequate * receptio n facilitie s fo r
other residue s an d oil y mixture s fro m al l ships . Suc h facilitie s shal l hav e adequat e capacit y t o mee t the need s
of th e ship s usin g the m withou t causin g undu e delay .
5 Th e Governmen t o f eac h Part y t o th e presen t Conventio n havin g unde r it s jurisdictio n entrance s t o

seawater course s wit h lo w dept h contou r whic h migh t requir e a reductio n o f draugh t b y th e discharg e o f
ballast shal l ensur e th e provisio n o f th e facilitie s referre d t o i n paragrap h 4 o f thi s regulatio n bu t wit h th e
proviso tha t ship s require d t o discharg e slop s o r dirt y ballas t coul d b e subjec t t o som e delay .
6 Wit h regar d t o th e Re d Se a area , Gulf s area + Gul f of Aden are a an d Oma n are a of the Arabia n Sea :
.1 Eac h Part y concerne d shal l notif y th e Organizatio n o f th e measure s take n pursuan t t o provision s
of paragraph s 4 an d 5 o f this regulation . Upo n receip t o f sufficien t notifications , th e Organizatio n
shall establis h a dat e from whic h th e discharg e requirement s o f regulations 1 5 an d 3 4 o f this Anne x
in respec t o f the are a i n questio n shal l tak e effect . Th e Organizatio n shal l notif y al l Partie s o f the
date s o establishe d n o les s tha n twelv e month s i n advanc e o f that date .
.2 Durin g th e perio d betwee n th e entr y int o forc e o f th e presen t Conventio n an d th e dat e s o estab -
lished, ship s whil e navigatin g i n th e specia l are a shal l compl y wit h th e requirement s o f regulation s
15 an d 3 4 o f this Anne x a s regard s discharge s outsid e specia l areas .
.3 Afte r suc h date , oi l tanker s loadin g i n port s i n thes e specia l area s wher e suc h facilitie s ar e no t yet
available shal l als o full y compl y wit h th e requirement s o f regulation s 1 5 an d 3 4 o f thi s Anne x a s
regards discharge s withi n specia l areas . However , oi l tanker s enterin g thes e specia l area s fo r th e
purpose o f loadin g shal l mak e ever y effor t t o ente r th e are a wit h onl y clea n ballas t o n board .
.4 Afte r th e dat e o n whic h th e requirement s fo r th e specia l are a i n questio n tak e effect , eac h Part y
shall notif y th e Organizatio n fo r transmission t o the Partie s concerne d o f all case s wher e the facili -
ties ar e allege d t o b e inadequate .
.5 A t leas t th e receptio n facilitie s a s prescribe d i n paragraph s 1 , 2 an d 3 o f thi s regulatio n shal l b e

provided on e yea r afte r th e dat e o f entry int o forc e o f the presen t Convention .
7 Notwithstandin g paragraphs 4 , 5 an d 6 of this regulation , th e following rule s appl y to the Antarctic area :
.1 Th e Governmen t o f each Part y t o th e presen t Conventio n a t whose port s ship s depar t e n route t o
or arrive from th e Antarctic are a undertake s to ensure that as soo n a s practicable adequate facilities
are provide d fo r the receptio n o f all oi l residu e (sludge) , dirt y ballast , tan k washing water, an d othe r
oily residue s an d mixture s from al l ships , withou t causing undu e delay, an d accordin g to the need s
of the ship s usin g them .
* Se e resolutio n MEPC.83(44 ) "Guideline s for ensuring the adequacy of port waste reception facilities".
+
The MEP C decided , b y resolutio n MEPC.168(56) , tha t the discharge requirement s fo r the Gulf s are a specia l are a se t out i n regula -
tions 1 5 an d 34 of this Annex would take effect on 1 Augus t 2008.

Regulation 3 8
.2 Th e Governmen t o f each Part y t o th e presen t Conventio n shal l ensur e tha t al l ship s entitle d t o fl y
its flag , befor e enterin g th e Antarcti c area , ar e fitte d wit h a tan k o r tank s o f sufficient capacit y o n
board fo r th e retentio n o f al l oi l residu e (sludge) , dirt y ballast , tan k washin g wate r an d othe r oil y
residues an d mixture s whil e operatin g i n th e are a an d hav e conclude d arrangement s t o discharg e
such oil y residue s a t a receptio n facilit y afte r leavin g th e area .
C General requirements
8 Eac h Part y shal l notif y th e Organizatio n fo r transmissio n t o th e Partie s concerne d o f all case s wher e th e
facilities provide d unde r thi s regulatio n ar e allege d t o b e inadequate .

Chapter 7 - Specia l requirement s fo r fixe d o r floatin g platform s
Regulation 39
Special requirements tor fixed or floating platforms
1 Thi s regulatio n applie s t o fixe d o r floatin g platform s includin g drillin g rigs , floatin g production , storag e
and offloadin g facilities (FPSOs ) use d fo r th e offshor e productio n an d storag e o f oil, an d floatin g storag e unit s
(FSUs) use d fo r the offshor e storage o f produce d oil .
2 Fixe d o r floatin g platform s whe n engage d i n th e exploration , exploitatio n an d associate d offshor e

processing o f sea-bed minera l resource s an d othe r platform s shal l compl y wit h th e requirement s o f this Anne x
applicable t o ship s o f 400 gros s tonnag e an d abov e othe r tha n oi l tankers , excep t that:
.1 the y shall b e equipped a s far as practicable with the installation s require d i n regulation s 1 2 an d 1 4
of thi s Annex ;
.2 the y shall kee p a recor d of all operation s involvin g oil o r oily mixtur e discharges, i n a form approve d
by th e Administration ; an d
.3 subjec t t o th e provision s o f regulatio n 4 o f thi s Annex , th e discharg e int o th e se a o f oi l o r oil y

mixture shal l b e prohibite d excep t whe n th e oi l conten t o f the discharg e withou t dilutio n doe s no t
exceed 1 5 ppm .
3I n verifyin g compliance with this Annex i n relatio n to platform s configure d a s FPSO s or FSUs , i n additio n
to th e requirement s o f paragrap h 2 , Administration s shoul d tak e accoun t o f th e Guideline s develope d b y th e
Organization.*
* Refe r t o th e Guideline s fo r th e applicatio n o f th e revise d MARPO L Anne x I requirement s t o FPSO s an d FSU s adopte d b y th e
Organization b y resolution MEPC.139(53) , an d amended b y resolutio n MEPC.142(54) .

Chapter 8 - Preventio n o f pollutio n durin g transfe r o f oi l carg o
between oi l tanker s at sea
Regulation 40
Scope of application
1 Th e regulation s containe d i n thi s chapte r appl y t o oi l tanker s o f 15 0 gros s tonnag e an d abov e engage d
in th e transfe r o f oi l carg o betwee n oi l tanker s a t se a (ST S operations ) an d thei r ST S operation s conducte d
on o r afte r 1 Apri l 2012 . However , ST S operation s conducte d befor e tha t dat e bu t afte r th e approva l o f th e
Administration o f ST S operation s Pla n require d unde r regulatio n 41. 1 shal l b e i n accordanc e wit h th e ST S
operations Pla n a s far as possible .
2 Th e regulation s containe d i n thi s chapte r shal l no t appl y t o oi l transfe r operation s associate d wit h fixe d
or floatin g platform s includin g drillin g rigs ; floatin g production , storag e an d offloadin g facilitie s (FPSOs ) use d
for the offshor e productio n an d storag e of oil; an d floatin g storag e unit s (FSUs ) use d fo r the offshor e storag e of
produced oil .
3 Th e regulation s containe d i n thi s chapte r shal l no t appl y t o bunkerin g operations .
4 Th e regulation s containe d i n thi s chapte r shal l no t appl y t o ST S operation s necessar y fo r th e purpos e

of securin g th e safet y o f a shi p o r savin g lif e a t sea , o r fo r combatin g specifi c pollutio n incident s i n orde r t o
minimize th e damag e fro m pollution .
5 Th e regulation s containe d i n thi s chapte r shal l no t appl y t o ST S operation s wher e eithe r o f th e ship s
involved i s a warship, nava l auxiliar y or other ship owned o r operated b y a Stat e and used , fo r the time being ,
only o n governmen t non-commercia l service . However , eac h Stat e shal l ensure , b y the adoptio n o f appropri-
ate measure s no t impairin g operation s o r operationa l capabilitie s o f suc h ship s tha t th e ST S operation s ar e
conducted i n a manne r consistent, s o fa r as i s reasonabl e an d practicable , wit h thi s chapter .
Regulation 41
General rules on safety and environmental protection
1 An y oi l tanke r involve d i n ST S operation s shal l carr y o n boar d a Pla n prescribin g ho w t o conduc t ST S

operations (ST S operation s Plan ) no t late r tha n th e dat e o f the firs t annual , intermediat e o r renewa l surve y o f
the shi p t o b e carrie d ou t on o r afte r 1 Januar y 2011 . Eac h oi l tanker' s ST S operation s Pla n shal l b e approve d
by the Administration . Th e ST S operation s Pla n shal l b e writte n i n th e workin g languag e o f the ship .
2 Th e ST S operation s Pla n shal l b e develope d takin g int o accoun t th e informatio n containe d i n th e bes t
practice guideline s fo r ST S operation s identifie d b y th e Organization. * Th e ST S operation s Pla n ma y b e incor -
porated int o a n existin g Safet y Managemen t Syste m require d b y chapte r I X o f the Internationa l Conventio n fo r
the Safet y o f Life a t Sea , 1974 , a s amended , i f that requiremen t i s applicabl e to the oi l tanke r i n question .
3 An y oil tanke r subject to this chapte r and engage d i n ST S operation s shal l compl y with it s ST S operation s
Plan.
4 Th e perso n i n overal l advisor y contro l o f STS operation s shal l b e qualifie d t o perfor m al l relevan t duties,
taking int o accoun t the qualifications containe d i n th e bes t practice guideline s for STS operation s identifie d b y
the Organization .
* IMO' s "Manual o n Oi l Pollution , Sectio n I , Prevention " a s amended, an d the IC S and OCIMF "Ship to ship Transfer Guide, Petro -
leum", fourth edition, 2005.

Regulations 4 1 , 4 2
5 Records * o f STS operation s shal l b e retaine d o n boar d fo r three years an d b e readil y availabl e for inspec -
tion b y a Part y t o th e presen t Convention .
Regulation 42
Notification
1 Eac h oi l tanke r subjec t to this chapte r that plans ST S operation s within th e territorial sea , o r the exclusiv e
economic zon e o f a Part y t o th e presen t Conventio n shal l notif y tha t Part y no t les s tha n 4 8 h i n advanc e o f
the schedule d ST S operations . Where , i n a n exceptiona l case , al l o f the informatio n specifie d i n paragrap h 2
is no t available no t les s tha n 4 8 h i n advance , th e oi l tanke r dischargin g the oi l carg o shal l notif y th e Part y to
the presen t Convention , no t les s tha n 4 8 h i n advanc e tha t a n ST S operatio n wil l occu r an d th e informatio n
specified i n paragrap h 2 shal l b e provide d t o th e Part y a t the earlies t opportunity .
2 Th e notificatio n specifie d i n paragrap h 1 o f this regulatio n shal l includ e a t leas t the following:
.1 name , flag , cal l sign , I M O Numbe r an d estimate d tim e o f arrival o f the oi l tanker s involve d i n th e
STS operations;
.2 date , tim e an d geographica l locatio n a t the commencemen t of the planne d ST S operations ;
.3 whethe r ST S operation s ar e t o b e conducte d a t ancho r o r underway ;
.4 oi l typ e an d quantity ;
.5 planne d duratio n o f the ST S operations ;
.6 identificatio n o f ST S operation s servic e provide r o r perso n i n overal l advisor y contro l an d contac t

information; an d
.7 confirmatio n tha t th e oi l tanke r ha s o n boar d a n ST S operation s Pla n meetin g th e requirement s o f

regulation 41.
3I f the estimate d tim e o f arriva l o f a n oi l tanke r a t the locatio n o r are a fo r th e ST S operation s change s b y
more tha n si x hours , th e master , owne r o r agen t o f tha t oi l tanke r shal l provid e a revise d estimate d tim e o f
arrival t o th e Part y to th e presen t Conventio n specifie d i n paragrap h 1 o f this regulation .
Revised Annex I of MARPOL chapters 3 and 4 (resolution MEPC.l 17(52)); requirements for recording bunkering and oil cargo transfer
operations i n the Oil Recor d Book , an d any records require d b y the STS operations Plan .
+
Th e nationa l operationa l contac t poin t a s liste d i n documen t MSC-MEPC.6/Circ. 9 o f 3 1 Decembe r 201 0 o r it s subsequen t
amendments.

Chapter 9 - Special requirement s fo r the us e
or carriage o f oils i n th e Antarctic are a
Regulation 43
Special requirements for the use or carriage of oils in the Antarctic area
1 Wit h th e exception o f vessels engage d i n securin g the safet y of ships or i n a searc h an d rescu e operation,
the carriag e i n bul k a s carg o o r carriag e an d us e a s fue l o f the following:
.1 crud e oil s havin g a densit y a t 15° C highe r than 90 0 kg/m 3 ;
.2 oils , othe r tha n crud e oils , havin g a densit y a t 15° C highe r than 90 0 kg/m 3 o r a kinemati c viscosit y
at 50° C highe r tha n 18 0 mm 2 /s; o r
.3 bitumen , ta r an d thei r emulsions ,
shall b e prohibite d i n th e Antarctic area , a s define d i n Anne x I , regulatio n 1.11.7 .
2 Whe n prio r operation s hav e include d th e carriag e o r us e o f oil s liste d i n paragraph s 1. 1 t o 1. 3 o f thi s
regulation, th e cleanin g o r flushin g o f tanks o r pipeline s i s no t required .

Appendices to Annex I
Appendix I
List of oils*
Asphalt solutions Gasoline blending stocks

Blending stock s Alkylates - fue l
Roofers flu x Reformates
Straight ru n residu e Polymer - fue l
Oils Gasolines
Clarified
Casinghead (natural )
Crude oi l
Automotive
Mixtures containin g crud e oi l
Aviation
Diesel oi l
Straight ru n
Fuel oi l no . 4
Fuel oi l no . 5 Fuel oil no . 1 (kerosene )
Fuel oi l no . 6 Fuel oi l no . 1- D
Residual fue l oi l Fuel oi l no . 2
Road oi l Fuel oi l no . 2- D
Transformer oi l
Aromatic oi l (excludin g vegetabl e oil ) Jet fuels
Lubricating oil s an d blendin g stock s JP-1 (kerosene )
Mineral oi l JP-3
Motor oi l JP-4
Penetrating oi l JP-5 (kerosene , heavy )
Spindle oi l Turbo fue l
Turbine oi l Kerosene
Distillates Mineral spiri t

Straight ru n
Naphtha
Flashed fee d stock s
Solvent
Gas oil Petroleum
Cracked Heartcut distillat e oi l
This lis t of oils shall no t necessarily be considered as comprehensive.

Appendix I I
Form o f IOPP Certificate and Supplements *
INTERNATIONAL OIL POLLUTION PREVENTION CERTIFICATE

(Note: This Certificate shall be supplemented by a Record
of Construction an d Equipment )
Issued under the provisions of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 , as modified
by the Protocol o f 197 8 relating thereto, a s amended, (hereinafte r referred to as "th e Convention") unde r the authority
of the Government of:
(full designation of the country)
by
(full designation of the competent person or organization
authorized under the provisions of the Convention)
Particulars of ship +
Name of ship
Distinctive numbe r or letter s
Port of registry
Gross tonnage
++
Deadweight o f shi p (tonnes)
IMO Number §
Type of ship:1
Oil tanker
Ship other than an oil tanker with cargo tanks coming unde r regulation 2.2 of Annex I o f the Convention
Ship other than an y of the above
THIS IS TO CERTIFY:
1. Tha t the ship has been surveyed in accordance with regulation 6 of Annex I of the Convention; and
2. Tha t the survey shows that the structure, equipment , systems , fittings, arrangemen t and materia l o f the ship and
the condition thereof are in al l respects satisfactory and that the ship complies with the applicable requirements
of Annex I of the Convention.
This certificate is valid unti l (dd/mm/yyyy)**
subject to surveys in accordance with regulation 6 of Annex I of the Convention.
Completion dat e of the survey on which this certificate is based (dd/mm/yyyy )
Issued at
(place of issue of certificate)
Date (dd/mm/yyyy)
(date of issue) (signature of duly authorized official
issuing the certificate)
(seal or stamp of the authority, as appropriate)
" The IOPP Certificate 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.
+
Alternatively, the particulars of the ship may be placed horizontally in boxes.
++
For oil tankers.
§
Refer to the IMO Ship Identification Number Scheme adopted by the Organization by resolution A.600(15).
II
Delet e as appropriate.
Insert the date of expiry as specified by the Administration in accordance with regulation 10.1 o f Annex I of the Convention. The
day and the month of this date correspond to the anniversary date as defined in regulation 1.27 of Annex I of the Convention, unless
amended in accordance with regulation 10.8 of Annex I of the Convention.

Appendix II - Form of IOPP Certificate and Supplements
ENDORSEMENT FOR ANNUAL AND INTERMEDIATE SURVEYS

THIS IS TO CERTIFY that at a survey required by regulation 6 of Annex I of the Convention the ship was found to comply
with the relevant provisions of the Convention:
Annual survey Signe d

(signature of duly authorized official)
Place
Date (dd/mm/yyyy)
Annual/Intermediate*' survey Signe d

Place
Date (dd/mm/yyyy )
Annual/Intermediate* survey Signe d

Place
Date (dd/mm/yyyy )

Place
Date (dd/mm/yyyy)
ANNUAL/INTERMEDIATE SURVEY IN ACCORDANCE

WITH REGULATION 10.8.3
THIS I S T O CERTIF Y that, a t a n annual/intermediate * surve y i n accordanc e wit h regulatio n 10.8. 3 o f Annex I o f the
Convention, the ship was found to comply with the relevant provisions of the Convention:
Signed
Place
Date (dd/mm/yyyy )
ENDORSEMENT TO EXTEND THE CERTIFICATE IF VALID FOR LESS

THAN 5 YEARS WHERE REGULATION 10.3 APPLIES
The shi p complie s wit h th e relevan t provision s o f th e Convention , an d thi s Certificat e shall , i n accordanc e wit h
regulation 10.3 of Annex I of the Convention, be accepted as valid until (dd/mm/yyyy)
Signed
Place
Date (dd/mm/yyyy)
Delete as appropriate.
MARPOL CONSOLIDATED EDITIO N 201 1 11 3

ENDORSEMENT WHERE THE RENEWAL SURVEY HAS BEEN

COMPLETED AND REGULATION 10.4 APPLIES
regulation 10. 4 of Annex I of the Convention, b e accepted as valid until (dd/mm/yyyy)
Signed
Place
Date (dd/mm/yyyy )
(seal or stamp of the authority, as appropriate) >
ENDORSEMENT TO EXTEND THE VALIDITY OF THE CERTIFICATE

UNTIL REACHING THE PORT OF SURVEY OR FOR A PERIOD OF GRACE
WHERE REGULATION 10.5 OR 10.6 APPLIES
This Certificat e shall, i n accordanc e with regulatio n 10. 5 o r 10.6 * o f Annex I o f the Convention , b e accepte d a s valid
until (dd/mm/yyyy )
Signed
Place
Date (dd/mm/yyyy )
ENDORSEMENT FOR ADVANCEMENT OF ANNIVERSARY DATE

WHERE REGULATION 10.8 APPLIES
In accordance with regulation 10.8 of Annex I of the Convention, the new anniversary date is (dd/mm/yyyy)
Signed
Place
Date (dd/mm/yyyy)
In accordance with regulation 10. 8 of Annex I of the Convention, the new anniversary date is (dd/mm/yyyy)
Signed
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Date (dd/mm/yyyy)

Appendix II - Form of lOPP Certificate and Supplements
Appendix
FORM A
Supplement to the International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate

(lOPP Certificate)
RECORD OF CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPS

OTHER THAN OIL TANKERS
in respect of the provisions of Annex I of the International Conventio n for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 ,
as modified by the Protocol of 1978 relating thereto (hereinafter referred to as "the Convention").
Notes:
1 This Form i s to b e used for the third type of ships as categorized i n the IOPP Certificate, i.e . "shi p other than
any of the above". Fo r oil tankers and ships other than oil tankers with cargo tanks coming under regulation 2.2
of Annex I of the Convention, Form B shall be used.
2 This Record shall be permanently attached to the IOPP Certificate. The IOPP Certificate shall be available on
board the ship at all times.
3 The language of the original Record shall be at least in English, French or Spanish. If an official language of the
issuing country is also used, this shall prevai l in case of a dispute or discrepancy.
4 Entries in boxes shall be made by inserting either a cross (x) for the answers "yes" and "applicable" or a dash
(-) for the answers "no" an d "no t applicable" as appropriate.
5 Regulations mentioned i n this Record refer to regulations of Annex I of the Convention and resolutions refer to
those adopted b y the International Maritim e Organization.
1 Particular s o f ship
1.1 Nam e of ship
1.2 Distinctiv e numbe r or letters
1.3 Por t o f registry
1.4 Gros s tonnage
1.5 Dat e of build:
1.5.1 Dat e of building contract
1.5.2 Dat e on which kee l was laid or ship was at a similar stage of construction
1.5.3 Dat e of delivery
1.6 Majo r conversion (i f applicable):
1.6.1 Dat e of conversion contrac t
1.6.2 Dat e on which conversion was commenced
1.6.3 Dat e of completion o f conversion
1.7 Th e ship has been accepted by the Administration as a "ship delivered on or before
31 Decembe r 1979" under regulation 1.28. 1 du e to unforeseen delay in delivery
2 Equipmen t for the control of oil discharge from machinery space bilges and oil fuel tanks
(regulations 16 and 14)
2.1 Carriag e of ballast water in oil fuel tanks:
2.1.1 Th e ship may under normal conditions carry ballast water in oil fuel tanks
2.2 Typ e of oil filtering equipment fitted:
2.2.1 Oi l filtering (15 ppm) equipment (regulation 14.6 )
2.2.2 Oi l filtering (15 ppm) equipment with alarm and automatic stopping device (regulation 14.7)

3 Approva l standards: *
3.1 Th e separating/filterin g equipment :
.1 ha s bee n approve d i n accordanc e with resolutio n A.393(X )
.2 ha s bee n approve d i n accordanc e with resolutio n MEPC.60(33 )
.4 ha s bee n approve d i n accordanc e with resolutio n A.233(VII )
.5 ha s bee n approve d i n accordanc e wit h nationa l standard s
not base d upo n resolutio n A.393(X ) o r A.233(VII )
.6 ha s no t bee n approve d
3.2 Th e proces s uni t ha s bee n approve d i n accordanc e wit h resolutio n A.444(XI )
3.3 Th e oil content meter:
.1 ha s bee n approve d i n accordanc e with resolutio n A.393(X )
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2.4 Maximu m throughput of the system i s m /h.
2.5 Waive r o f regulatio n 14 :
2.5.1 Th e requirement s o f regulatio n 14. 1 o r 14. 2 ar e waived i n respec t o f the shi p
in accordanc e wit h regulatio n 14.5 .
2.5.1.1 Th e ship is engaged exclusively on voyages within special area(s)
2.5.1.2 Th e ship is certified under the International Code of Safety for High-Speed Craft
and engage d o n a schedule d servic e wit h a turn-around tim e no t exceedin g 2 4 h
2.5.2 Th e shi p i s fitted wit h holdin g tank(s) fo r the total retentio n o n boar d o f all oil y bilg e water as follows:
Tank Tank locatio n Volume

identification Frames (from)-(to ) Lateral positio n (m3)
3
Total volume : m
2A.1 Th e shi p i s require d t o b e constructe d accordin g t o regulatio n 12 A and complie s

with th e requirement s of :
paragraphs 6 an d eithe r 7 o r 8 (doubl e hul l construction )
paragraph 1 1 (accidenta l oi l fue l outflo w performance )
2A.2 Th e shi p i s no t require d t o compl y wit h th e requirement s o f regulatio n 12 A
3 Means for retention and disposal of oil residues (sludge) (regulatio n 12 ) and oily bilge water holding tank(s)
3.1 Th e shi p i s provide d wit h oi l residu e (sludge ) tanks fo r retentio n o f oil residue s (sludge ) o n boar d a s follows :
Tank Tank locatio n Volume

identification Frames (from)-(to ) Lateral positio n (m3)
3
Total volume: m
* Refe r t o th e Recommendatio n o n internationa l performanc e an d tes t specification s o f oily-wate r separatin g equipmen t an d oi l

content meter s adopte d b y the Organization o n 1 4 Novembe r 197 7 b y resolution A.393(X) , whic h supersede d resolutio n A.233(VII).
Further reference is made to the Guidelines and specifications for pollution prevention equipment for machinery space bilges adopted
by the Marin e Environmen t Protectio n Committe e o f the Organizatio n b y resolutio n MEPC.60(33) , which , effectiv e o n 6 Jul y 1993 ,
superseded resolutions A.393(X) and A.444(XI), the 2011 Guideline s and specifications for add-on equipment for upgrading resolution
MEPC.60(33) - compliant oil filtering equipment, adopted b y resolution MEPC.205(62) , an d the revised Guidelines and specifications
for pollutio n preventio n equipmen t for machiner y space s o f ships adopte d b y the Marin e Environmen t Protectio n Committe e o f the
Organization b y resolution MEPC.107(49 ) which, effectiv e from 1 Januar y 2005, supersede d resolution s MEPC.60(33), A.393(X) and
A.444(XI).
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Oily bilg e water holding tank(s) are not required by the Convention; if such tank(s) are provided they shall be listed in table 3.3.
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3.2 Mean s for the disposal of oil residues (sludge) retained in oil residue (sludge) tanks:
3.2.1 Incinerato r for oil residues (sludge), maximu m capacity k W or kcal/h (delete as appropriate)
3.2.2 Auxiliar y boiler suitable for burning oi l residue s (sludge )
3.2.3 Othe r acceptable means, stat e which
3.3 Th e ship is provided with holding tank(s) for the retention on board of oily bilge water as follows:
Tank Tank location Volume

identification Frames (from)-(to) Lateral position (m3)
Total volume: m3
4 Standard discharge connection (regulation 13 )

4.1 Th e ship is provided with a pipeline for the discharge of residues from machiner y bilges
and sludges to reception facilities, fitted with a standard discharge connection
in accordance with regulation 13
5 Shipboard oil/marine pollution emergency plan (regulation 37)

5.1 Th e ship is provided with a shipboard oil pollution emergency plan
in compliance with regulation 37
5.2 Th e ship is provided with a shipboard marine pollution emergency plan
in compliance with regulation 37.3
6 Exemption
6.1 Exemption s have been granted b y the Administration from the requirements of chapter 3
of Annex I of the Convention in accordance with regulation 3.1 o n those items listed under
paragraph(s) o f this Recor d
7 Equivalents (regulation 5)
7.1 Equivalent s have been approved b y the Administration for certain requirements of Annex I
on those items listed unde r paragraph(s) o f this Recor d
THIS IS TO CERTIFY that this Record is correct in all respects.
Issued at
(place of issue of the Record)
Date (dd/mm/yyyy )
issuing the Record)
(seal or stamp of the issuing authority, as appropriate)

FORM B
Supplement to the International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate

(lOPP Certificate)
RECORD OF CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT FOR OIL TANKERS
in respect of the provisions of Annex I of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 ,
as modified b y the Protocol of 1978 relating thereto (hereinafter referred to as "the Convention").
Notes:
1 This form i s to be used for the first two types of ships as categorized i n the IOPP Certificate, i.e . "oi l tankers"
and "ship s other than oil tankers with cargo tanks coming unde r regulation 2.2 of Annex I of the Convention".
For the third type of ships as categorized in the IOPP Certificate, For m A shall be used.
2 This Recor d shal l b e permanentl y attached to the IOP P Certificate. The IOP P Certificate shall b e available on
3 The language of the original Record shall be at least in English, French or Spanish. I f an official language of the
issuing country is also used, this shall prevail in case of a dispute or discrepancy.
4 Entries in boxes shall be made by inserting either a cross (x) for the answers "yes" and "applicable" or a dash
(-) for the answers "no" and "no t applicable" as appropriate.
5 Unless otherwise stated, regulations mentioned in this Record refer to regulations of Annex I of the Convention
and resolutions refer to those adopted by the International Maritime Organization.
1.1 Nam e of ship
1.2 Distinctiv e numbe r or letters
1.3 Por t of registry
1.4 Gros s tonnage

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1.5 Carryin g capacity of ship (m )
1.6 Deadweigh t of ship (tonnes ) (regulation 1.23 )
1.7 Lengt h of ship (m ) (regulation 1.19 )
1.8 Dat e of build:

1.8.1 Dat e of building contract
1.8.2 Dat e on which keel was laid or ship was at a similar stage of construction
1.8.3 Dat e of delivery
1.9 Majo r conversion (i f applicable):
1.9.1 Dat e of conversion contrac t

1.9.2 Dat e on which conversion was commenced
1.9.3 Dat e of completion o f conversion
1.10 Unforesee n delay in delivery:

1.10.1 Th e ship has been accepted by the Administration as a "ship delivered on or before
31 Decembe r 1979" under regulation 1.28.1 du e to unforeseen delay in delivery
1.10.2 Th e ship has been accepted by the Administration as an "oi l tanker delivered on or before
1 Jun e 1982" under regulation 1.28. 3 due to unforeseen delay in delivery
1.10.3 Th e ship is not required to comply with the provisions of regulation 26
due to unforeseen delay in delivery

1.11 Typ e of ship:

1.11.1 Crud e oil tanker
1.11.2 Produc t carrie r
1.11.3 Produc t carrier not carrying fuel oil or heavy diesel oil
as referred to in regulation 20.2, or lubricating oil
1.11.4 Crud e oil/product carrie r
1.11.5 Combinatio n carrie r
1.11.6 Ship , other than an oil tanker, with cargo tanks coming
under regulation 2.2 of Annex I o f the Convention
1.11.7 Oi l tanker dedicated to the carriage of products referred to in regulation 2.4
1.11.8 Th e ship, bein g designated as a "crude oil tanker" operating with COW,
is also designated as a "product carrier" operating with CBT,
for which a separate IOPP Certificate has also been issue d
1.11.9 Th e ship, bein g designated as a "product carrier" operating with CBT,
is also designated as a "crude oil tanker" operating with COW,
for which a separate IOPP Certificate has also been issue d
2 Equipmen t for the control of oil discharge from machinery space bilges and oil fuel tanks
(regulations 16 and 14)
2.1 Carriag e of ballast water in oil fuel tanks:
2.1.1 Th e ship may under normal conditions carry ballast water in oil fuel tanks
2.2 Typ e of oil filtering equipment fitted:
2.2.1 Oi l filtering (15 ppm) equipment (regulation 14.6)
2.2.2 Oi l filtering (15 ppm) equipment with alarm and automatic stopping device (regulation 14.7)
2.3 Approva l standards:*
2.3.1 Th e separating/filtering equipment:
.1 ha s been approved in accordance with resolution A.393(X)
.2 ha s been approved in accordance with resolution MEPC.60(33)
.4 ha s been approved in accordance with resolution A.233(VII)
.5 ha s been approved in accordance with national standards
not based upo n resolutio n A.393(X) or A.233(VII)
.6 ha s not been approved
2.3.2 Th e process unit has been approved in accordance with resolution A.444(XI)
2.3.3 Th e oil content meter:
.1 ha s been approved in accordance with resolution A.393(X);
.2 ha s been approved in accordance with resolution MEPC.60(33);
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2.4 Maximu m throughput of the system i s m /h.
2.5 Waive r of regulation 14 :
2.5.1 Th e requirements of regulation 14. 1 o r 14.2 are waived in respect of the ship
in accordance with regulation 14.5.
The ship is engaged exclusively on voyages within special area(s):
* Refe r t o th e Recommendatio n o n internationa l performanc e an d tes t specification s o f oily-wate r separatin g equipmen t an d oi l

content meter s adopte d b y the Organization o n 1 4 Novembe r 1977 b y resolutio n A.393(X), whic h supersede d resolutio n A.233(VII).
Further reference is made to the Guidelines and specifications for pollution prevention equipment for machinery space bilges adopted
by the Marin e Environmen t Protectio n Committe e o f the Organizatio n b y resolutio n MEPC.60(33) , which , effectiv e o n 6 Jul y 1993 ,
superseded resolutions A.393(X) and A.444(XI), the 2011 Guideline s and specifications for add-on equipment for upgrading resolution
MEPC.60(33) - compliant oil filtering equipment , adopte d b y resolution MEPC.205(62) , an d the revised Guideline s and specifications
for pollution preventio n equipmen t for machinery space s o f ships adopted b y the Marin e Environmen t Protectio n Committe e of the
Organization b y resolution MEPC.107(49 ) which, effectiv e from 1 Januar y 2005, supersede d resolution s MEPC.60(33) , A.393(X ) an d
A.444(XI).
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2.5.2 Th e ship is fitted with holding tank(s) for the total retentio n on board of all oily bilge water as follows:

Total volume: m3
2.5.3 In lieu of the holding tank(s) the ship is provided with arrangements to transfer bilge water
to the slop tank
2A.1 Th e ship is required to be constructed according to regulation 12A and complies
with the requirements of:
paragraphs 6 and either 7 or 8 (double hull construction)
paragraph 11 (accidenta l oil fuel outflow performance)
2A.2 Th e ship is not required to comply with the requirements of regulation 12 A
3 Means for retention and disposal of oil residues (sludge) (regulation 12) and oily bilge water holding tank(s)*
3.1 Th e ship is provided with oil residue (sludge) tanks for retention of oil residues (sludge) on board as follows:

Total volume: m3
3.2 Mean s for the disposal of oil residues (sludge) retained in oil residue (sludge) tanks:
3.2.1 Incinerato r for oil residue s (sludge), maximu m capacity k W or kcal/h (delete as appropriate)
3.2.2 Auxiliar y boiler suitable for burning oi l residue s (sludge)
3.2.3 Othe r acceptable means, stat e which
3.3 Th e ship is provided with holdin g tank(s) for the retention on boar d of oily bilge water as follows:

Total volume: m3
4 Standard discharge connection (regulation 13)

4.1 Th e ship is provided with a pipeline for the discharge of residues from machinery bilges and sludges
to reception facilities, fitted with a standard discharge connection
5 Construction (regulations 18,19, 20, 23, 26, 27 and 28)

5.1 I n accordanc e with the requirements of regulation 18 , the ship is:
5.1.1 require d to be provided with SBT, P L and COW
5.1.2 require d to be provided with SBT and P L
5.1.3 require d to be provided with SBT
5.1.4 require d to be provided with SBT or COW
5.1.5 require d to be provided with SBT or CBT
5.1.6 no t required to comply with the requirements of regulation 18
* Oily bilge water holding tank(s) are not required by the Convention; if such tank(s) are provided they shall be listed in table 3.3.

5.2 Segregate d ballas t tanks (SBT):

5.2.1 Th e ship is provided with SBT in compliance with regulation 18
5.2.2 Th e ship is provided with SBT, in compliance with regulation 18,
which are arranged in protective locations (PL) in compliance
with regulations 18.12 to 18.15
5.2.3 SB T are distributed as follows:
Tank Volume (m3) Tank Volume (m3)
Total volume: m3
5.3 Dedicate d clean ballast tanks (CBT):

5.3.1 Th e ship is provided with CBT in compliance with regulation 18.8 , and may operate
as a product carrier
5.3.2 CB T are distributed as follows:
Tank Volume (m3) Tank Volume (m3)
5.3.3 The ship has been supplied with a valid Dedicated Clean Ballast Tank Operation Manual,
which is dated
5.3.4 The ship has common pipin g and pumpin g arrangements for ballasting the CBT
and handling cargo oil
5.3.5 Th e ship has separate independen t piping an d pumpin g arrangement s for ballasting the CBT. . .
5.4 Crud e oil washing (COW):

5.4.1 The ship is equipped with a COW system in compliance with regulation 33
5.4.2 The ship is equipped with a COW system in compliance with regulation 33
except that the effectiveness of the system has not been confirmed i n accordance
with regulation 33.1 an d paragraph 4.2.10 of the Revised COW Specifications
(resolution A.446(XI) as amended by resolutions A.497(XII) and A.897(21))
5.4.3 The ship has been supplied with a valid Crude Oil Washing Operations
and Equipmen t Manual, which is dated
5.4.4 The ship is not required to be but is equipped with COW in compliance with
the safety aspects of the Revised COW Specifications (resolution A.446(XI)
as amended by resolutions A.497(XII) and A.897(21))
5.5 Exemption from regulation 18 :

5.5.1 The ship is solely engaged in trade between
in accordance with regulation 2.5 and is therefore exempted
from the requirements of regulation 1 8
5.5.2 The ship is operating with special ballast arrangements in accordance with regulation 18.1 0
and is therefore exempted from the requirements of regulation 1 8
5.6 Limitatio n of size and arrangements of cargo tanks (regulation 26):

5.6.1 The ship is required to be constructed according to, and
complies with, the requirements of regulation 26
5.6.2 The ship is required to be constructed according to, and
complies with, the requirements of regulation 26.4 (see regulation 2.2)

5.7 Subdivisio n and stability (regulation 28):

5.7.1 Th e ship is required to be constructed according to, and
5.7.2 Informatio n and data required unde r regulation 28.5 have been supplied
to the ship in an approved form
5.7.3 Th e ship is required to be constructed according to, and
5.7.4 Informatio n and data required unde r regulation 27 for combination carriers have
been supplied to the ship in a written procedure approved by the Administration
5.8 Double-hul l construction:

5.8.1 Th e ship is required to be constructed according to regulation 19 and complies
with the requirements of:
.1 paragrap h 3 (double-hull construction)
.2 paragrap h 4 (mid-height deck tankers with double side construction)
.3 paragrap h 5 (alternative method approved by the Marine
Environment Protectio n Committee )
5.8.2 Th e ship is required to be constructed according to and complies with
the requirements of regulation 19. 6
5.8.3 Th e ship is not required to comply with the requirements of regulation 1 9
5.8.4 Th e ship is subject to regulation 20 and:
.1 i s required to comply with paragraphs 2 to 5, 7 and 8 of regulation 19
and regulatio n 28 in respect of paragraph 28.6 not later than
.2 is allowed to continue operation in accordance with regulation 20.5 until
.3 i s allowed to continue operation in accordance with regulation 20.7 until
5.8.5 Th e ship is not subject to regulation 20 and:
.1 th e ship is less than 5,000 tonnes deadweight
.2 th e ship complies with regulatio n 20.1.2
.3 th e ship complies with regulatio n 20.1.3
5.8.6 Th e ship is subject to regulation 21 and :
.1 i s required to comply with regulation 21.4 not later than
.2 i s allowed to continue operation in accordance with regulation 21.5 until
.3 i s allowed to continue operation in accordance with regulation 21.6.1 unti l
.4 i s allowed to continue operation in accordance with regulation 21.6.2 until
.5 i s exempted from the provisions of regulation 21 i n accordance with regulation 21.7.2 . . . .
5.8.7 Th e ship is not subject to regulation 21 and :
.1 th e ship is less than 600 tonnes deadweight
.2 th e ship complies with regulatio n 1 9 (tonnes deadweight > 5,000 )
.3 th e ship complies with regulation 21.1.2
.4 th e ship complies with regulatio n 21.4.2 (600 < tonne s deadweight < 5,000 )
.5 th e ship does not carry "heavy grade oil" as defined
in regulation 21.2 of MARPOL Annex I
5.8.8 Th e ship is subject to regulation 22 and:
.1 complie s with the requirements of regulation 22.2
5.8.9 Th e ship is not subject to regulation 22
5.9 Accidenta l oi l outflo w performance:

5.9.1 Th e ship complies with the requirements of regulation 23

6 Retentio n of oil on board (regulations 29, 31 an d 32)

6.1 Oi l discharge monitoring and control system:
6.1.1 Th e ship comes under category oi l tanker as defined in resolution A.496(XII)
or A.586(14)* (delete as appropriate)
6.1.2 Th e oil discharge monitoring and control system has been approved
in accordance with resolution MEPC.108(49)
6.1.3 Th e system comprises:
.1 contro l unit
.2 computin g uni t
.3 calculatin g uni t
6.1.4 Th e system is:
.1 fitte d with a starting interlock
.2 fitte d with automatic stopping device
6.1.5 Th e oil content meter is approved unde r the terms of resolution A.393(X) or A.586(14)
or MEPC.108(49) + (delete as appropriate) suitable for:
.1 crud e oil
.2 blac k products
.3 whit e products
6.1.6 Th e ship has been supplied with an operations manual for the oil discharge monitoring
and control system
6.2 Slo p tanks:
6.2.1 Th e ship is provided with
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dedicated slop tank(s) with the total capacity of m , which i s %
of the oil carrying capacity, i n accordance with:
.1 regulatio n 29.2.3
.2 regulatio n 29.2.3.1
6.2.2 Carg o tanks have been designated as slop tanks
6.3 Oil/wate r interface detectors:
6.3.1 Th e ship is provided with oil/water interface detectors approved
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under th e term so f resolutio n MEPC.5(XIII)
6.4 Exemption s from regulations 29, 31 an d 32:
6.4.1 Th e ship is exempted from the requirements of regulations 29, 31 an d 32
in accordance with regulation 2.4
6.4.2 Th e ship is exempted from the requirements of regulations 29, 31 an d 32
6.5 Waive r of regulations 31 an d 32:
6.5.1 Th e requirements of regulations 31 an d 32 are waived in respect of the ship
in accordance with regulation 3.5. The ship is engaged exclusively on:
.1 specifi c trade under regulation 2.5
.2 voyage s within special area(s)
.3 voyage s within 50 nautical mile s of the nearest land outside special area(s)
of 72 h or less in duration restricted to
* Oil tankers the keels of which are laid, or which are at a similar stage of construction, on or after 2 October 1986 should be fitted with
a system approved unde r resolution A.586(14).
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Fo r oil content meters installed on tankers built prior to 2 Octobe r 1986, refe r to the Recommendatio n on international performanc e
and test specifications for oily-water separating equipment and oil content meters adopted by the Organization by resolution A.393(X).
For oil content meters as part of discharge monitoring and control systems installed on tankers built on or after 2 October 1986, refer
to the Guidelines and specification s for oil discharg e monitorin g an d contro l system s for oil tankers adopted b y the Organization b y
resolution A.586(14). Fo r oil content meter s as par t of discharge monitoring an d contro l system s installed o n tankers built on or after
1 Januar y 2005 , refe r to th e revised Guideline s an d specification s fo r oil discharg e monitorin g an d contro l system s fo r oil tanker s
adopted by the Organization by resolution MEPC.108(49).
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Refe r to the Specification for oil/water interface detectors adopted by the Marine Environment Protection Committee of the Organi-
zation by resolution MEPC.5(XIII) .
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7 Pumping, piping and discharge arrangements (regulation 30)

7.1 Th e overboard discharge outlets for segregated ballas t are located:
7.1.1 Abov e the waterline
7.1.2 Belo w the waterline
7.2 Th e overboard discharg e outlets, other than the discharge manifold, for clean ballast are located:*
7.3 Th e overboard discharge outlets, othe r than the discharge manifold, for dirty ballast water
or oil-contaminated water from cargo tank areas are located:*
7.3.2 Belo w the waterline in conjunction with the part flow arrangements
in compliance with regulation 30.6.5 '
7.4 Discharg e of oil from cargo pumps and oil lines (regulations 30.4 and 30.5):
7.4.1 Mean s to drain all cargo pumps and oil lines at the completion of cargo discharge:
.1 draining s capable of being discharged to a cargo tank or slop tank
.2 fo r discharge ashore a special small-diameter line is provided
8 Shipboard oil/marine pollution emergency plan (regulation 37)

8.1 Th e ship is provided with a shipboard oil pollution emergency plan
8.2 Th e ship is provided with a shipboard marin e pollution emergency plan
in compliance with regulation 37.3
8A Ship-to-ship oil transfer operations at sea (regulation 41)

8A.1 Th e oil tanker is provided with an STS operations Plan in compliance with regulation 41
9 Exemption
9.1 Exemption s have been granted b y the Administration from the requirements of chapter 3
of Annex I of the Convention in accordance with regulation 3.1 o n those items listed
under paragraph(s) o f this Recor d
10 Equivalent s (regulation 5)
10.1 Equivalent s have been approved by the Administration for certain requirements of Annex I
on those items listed unde r paragraphs) o f this Recor d
Issued at
Date (dd/mm/yyyy )
issuing the Record)
" Only those outlets which can be monitored are to be indicated.

Appendix III
Form of Oil Record Book*
OIL RECORD BOOK
PART I - Machinery space operations

(All ships)
Name of ship
Gross tonnage
Period from: t o
Note: Oil Record Book Part 1 shall be provided to every oil tanker of 150 gross tonnage and above and every ship of
400 gross tonnage and above, other than oil tankers, to record relevant machinery space operations. For oil tankers,
Oil Record Book Part II shall also be provided to record relevant cargo/ballast operations.
Introduction
The following pages of this section show a comprehensive list of items of machinery space operations which are, when
appropriate, t o b e recorde d i n th e Oi l Recor d Boo k i n accordanc e wit h regulatio n 1 7 o f Annex I o f the Internationa l
Convention fo r th e Preventio n o f Pollutio n fro m Ships , 1973 , a s modifie d b y th e Protoco l o f 197 8 relatin g theret o
(MARPOL 73/78). The items have been grouped into operational sections, each of which is denoted by a letter Code.
When making entries in the Oil Record Book Part I, the date, operational code and item number shall be inserted in the
appropriate columns and the required particulars shall b e recorded chronologically in the blank spaces.
Each completed operation shall be signed for and dated by the officer or officers in charge. The master of the ship shall
sign each completed page.
The Oil Record Book Part I contains many references to oil quantity. The limited accuracy of tank measurement devices,
temperature variations and clingage will affect the accuracy of these readings. The entries in the Oil Recor d Boo k Par t
I should be considered accordingly.
In the event of accidental or other exceptional discharge of oil, statement shall be made in the Oil Record Book Part I of
the circumstances of, an d the reasons for, the discharge.
Any failure of the oil filtering equipment shall be noted in the Oil Record Book Part I.
The entries i n the Oil Recor d Boo k Par t I , fo r ships holdin g a n IOP P Certificate, shal l b e at least i n English , Frenc h o r
Spanish. Wher e entries i n officia l languag e of the Stat e whose flag th e ship i s entitle d t o fly are also used , thi s shall
prevail in case of a dispute or discrepancy.
The Oil Record Book Part I shall be kept in such a place as to be readily available for inspection at all reasonable times
and, except in the case of unmanned ships under tow, shall be kept on board the ship. It shall be preserved for a period
of three years after the last entry has been made.
The competen t authorit y of the Governmen t o f a Part y to th e Conventio n ma y inspec t the Oi l Recor d Boo k Par t I o n
board any ship to which this Annex applies while the ship is in its port or offshore terminals and may make a copy of any
entry in that book and may require the master of the ship to certify that the copy is a true copy of such entry. Any copy so
made which has been certified by the master of the ship as a true copy of an entry in the Oil Record Book Part I shall be
made admissible in any judicial proceedings as evidence of the facts stated in the entry. The inspection of an Oil Record
Book Par t I an d th e taking o f a certified cop y b y the competen t authority unde r this paragrap h shal l b e performe d a s
expeditiously as possible without causing the ship to be unduly delayed.
* Refe r to MEPC.1/Circ.736/Rev. 2 o n Guidanc e for the recordin g of operations i n th e Oil Recor d Boo k Par t I - Machinery space
operations (all ships).

LIST OF ITEMS TO BE RECORDED
(A) Ballasting or cleaning of oil fuel tanks

1 Identit y of tank(s) ballasted.
2 Whethe r cleaned since they last contained oil and, i f not, type of oil previously carried.
3 Cleanin g process:
.1 positio n of ship and time at the start and completion of cleaning;
.2 identif y tank(s) in which one or another method has been employed (rinsing through, steaming,
cleaning with chemicals; type and quantity of chemicals used, in m 3);
.3 identit y of tank(s) into which cleaning water was transferred and the quantity in m 3.
4 Ballasting :
.1 positio n of ship and time at start and end of ballasting;
.2 quantit y of ballast if tanks are not cleaned, i n m 3.
(B) Discharge of dirty ballast or cleaning water from oil fuel tanks referred to under Section (A)
5 Identit y of tank(s).
6 Positio n of ship at start of discharge.
7 Positio n of ship on completion of discharge.
8 Ship' s speed(s) during discharge.
9 Metho d of discharge:
.1 throug h 15 ppm equipment;
.2 t o reception facilities.
10 Quantit y discharged, in m 3.
(C) Collection, transfer and disposal of oil residues (sludge)

11 Collectio n of oil residues (sludge).
Quantities of oil residue s (sludge) retained on board. The quantity should b e recorded weekly:* (this means
that the quantity must be recorded once a week even i f the voyage lasts more than one week):
.1 identit y of tank(s)
3
.2 capacit y of tank(s) m
3
.3 tota l quantity of retention m
3
.4 quantit y of residue collected by manual operation m
(Operator initiated manua l collections where oil residue (sludge) is transferred int o the oil residu e
(sludge) holding tank(s).)
12 Method s of transfer or disposal of oil residue s (sludge).
State quantity of oil residues transferred or disposed of, the tank(s) emptied and the quantity of contents
retained in m3:
.1 t o receptio n facilities (identify port); +
.2 t o another (other) tank(s) (indicate tank(s) and the total content of tank(s));
.3 incinerate d (indicate total time of operation);
.4 othe r method (state which).
(D) Non-automatic starting of discharge overboard, transfer or disposal otherwise of bilge water
which has accumulated in machinery spaces
13 Quantit y discharged, transferred or disposed of, in m 3.++
14 Tim e of discharge, transfer or disposal (start and stop).
* Onl y those tanks listed in item 3.1 o f Forms A and B of the Supplement to the IOPP Certificate used for oil residues (sludge).
+
Th e ship' s maste r should obtai n fro m th e operato r o f the receptio n facilities , whic h include s barge s an d tan k trucks, a receip t o r
certificate detailing the quantity of tank washings, dirty ballast, residues or oily mixtures transferred, together with the time and date of
the transfer. This receipt or certificate, if attached to the Oil Record Book Part I, may aid the master of the ship in proving that the ship
was not involved i n an alleged pollutio n incident. The receipt or certificate should be kept together with the Oil Record Book Part I.
++
I n cas e o f discharge o r disposal o f bilg e wate r from holdin g tank(s) , stat e identit y an d capacit y o f holdin g tank(s ) an d quantit y
retained in holding tank.

Appendix III - Form of Oil Record Book
15 Metho d of discharge, transfer, or disposal:

.1 throug h 1 5 ppm equipment (state position at start and end);
.2 t o reception facilities (identify port);*
.3 t o slop tank or holding tank or other tank(s) (indicate tank(s); state quantity retained in tank(s), i n m 3).
(E) Automatic starting of discharge overboard, transfer or disposal otherwise of bilge water
which has accumulated in machinery spaces
16 Tim e and positio n of ship at which the system has been put into automatic mode of operation for
discharge overboard, through 15 ppm equipment.
17 Tim e when the system has been put into automatic mode of operation for transfer of bilge water to holding
tank (identify tank).
18 Tim e when the system has been put into manual operation.
(F) Condition of the oil filtering equipment

19 Tim e of system failure. +
20 Tim e when system has been made operational.
21 Reason s for failure.
(G) Accidental or other exceptional discharges of oil

22 Tim e of occurrence.
23 Plac e or position of ship at time of occurrence.
24 Approximat e quantity and type of oil.
25 Circumstance s of discharge or escape, the reasons therefor and general remarks.
(H) Bunkering of fuel or bulk lubricating oil

26 Bunkering :
.1 Plac e of bunkering.
.2 Tim e of bunkering.
.3 Typ e and quantity of fuel oil and identit y of tank(s) (state quantity added, i n tonnes and total content
of tank(s)).
.4 Typ e and quantity of lubricating oil and identit y of tank(s) (state quantity added, i n tonnes and total
content of tank(s)).
* The ship's master should obtain from the operator of the reception facilities, which includes barges and tank trucks, a receipt or
the transfer. This receipt or certificate, if attached to the Oil Record Book Part I, may aid the master of the ship in proving that the ship
was not involved in an alleged pollution incident. The receipt or certificate should be kept together with the Oil Record Book Part I.
+
The condition of the oil filtering equipment covers also the alarm and automatic stopping devices, if applicable.

(I) Additional operational procedures and general remarks

Name of ship
Distinctive numbe r or letters
MACHINERY SPACE OPERATIONS
Code Item Record of operations/signature

Date
(letter) (number) of officer in charge
Signature of master

OIL RECORD BOOK
PART II - Cargo/ballast operations
(Oil tankers)
Name of ship
Gross tonnage
Period from: t o
Note: Ever y oi l tanke r o f 15 0 gros s tonnag e an d abov e shal l b e provide d wit h Oi l Recor d Boo k Par t I I t o recor d
relevant cargo/ballast operations. Such a tanker shall also be provided with Oil Recor d Book Part I to record relevant
machinery space operations.
Name of ship
PLAN VIEW OF CARGO AND SLOP TANKS

(to be completed on board)
Identification
Capacity
of tanks
Depth of slop tank(s):
(Give the capacity of each tank and the depth of slop tank(s))

Introduction
The followin g page s o f thi s sectio n sho w a comprehensiv e lis t o f item s o f carg o an d ballas t operation s whic h are ,
when appropriate , t o b e recorde d i n th e Oi l Recor d Boo k Par t I I i n accordanc e wit h regulatio n 3 6 o f Annex I o f the
International Conventio n for the Preventio n of Pollution from Ships , 1973 , a s modified b y the Protocol of 1978 relating
thereto (MARPOL 73/78). The items have been grouped int o operational sections, each of which i s denoted by a code
letter.
When making entries in the Oil Record Book Part II, the date, operational code and item number shall be inserted in the
appropriate columns and the required particular s shall b e recorded chronologically in the blank spaces.
Each completed operation shall be signed for and dated by the officer or officers in charge. Eac h completed page shall
be countersigned b y the master of the ship.
In respect of the oil tankers engaged in specific trades in accordance with regulation 2.5 of Annex I of MARPOL 73/78,
appropriate entry in the Oil Record Book Part II shall be endorsed by the competent port State authority.*
The Oil Record Book Part II contains many references to oil quantity. The limited accuracy of tank measurement devices',
temperature variations and clingage will affect the accuracy of these readings. The entries in the Oil Recor d Boo k Part
II should be considered accordingly.
In the event of accidental or other exceptional dicharge of oil, a statement shall be made in the Oil Recor d Boo k Part II
of the circumstances of, an d the reasons for, the discharge.
Any failure of the oil discharge monitoring and control system shall be noted in the Oil Recor d Book Part II.
The entries in the Oil Recor d Boo k Part II, for ships holding an IOP P Certificate, shal l b e in a t least English, Frenc h o r
Spanish. Where entries in an official languag e of the State whose flag the ship is entitled to fly are also used, this shall
prevail i n case of a dispute or discrepancy.
The Oil Record Book Part II shall be kept in such a place as to be readily available for inspection at all reasonable times
and, except in the case of unmanned ships under tow, shall be kept on board the ship. I t shall be preserved for a period
of three years after the last entry has been made .
The competen t authorit y of the Government o f a Part y to th e Conventio n ma y inspec t the Oi l Recor d Boo k Par t I I o n
board the ship to which this Annex applies while the ship is in its port or offshore terminals and may make a copy of any
entry in that book and ma y require the master of the ship to certify that the copy is a true copy of such entry. Any copy
so made which has been certified by the master of the ship as a true copy of an entry in the Oil Record Book Part II shall
be mad e admissible i n an y judicial proceeding s as evidence of the facts state d i n the entry . Th e inspectio n o f an Oi l
Record Boo k Part I I an d taking of a certified copy by the competent authority under this paragraph shall b e performed
as expeditiously as possible without causing the ship to be unduly delayed.
(A) Loading of oil cargo

1 Plac e of loading.
2 Typ e of oil loade d and identit y of tank(s).
3 Tota l quantity of oil loaded (state quantity added, i n cubic metres, at 15°C and the total content of tank(s),
in cubic metres).
(B) Internal transfer of oil cargo during voyage

4 Identit y of tank(s):
.1 from :
.2 to : (state quantity transferred and total quantity of tank(s), i n cubic metres).
5 Wa s (were) the tank(s) in 4.1 emptied ? (If not, state quantity retained, in cubic metres.)
(C) Unloading of oil cargo

6 Plac e of unloading.
7 Identit y of tank(s) unloaded.
8 Wa s (were) the tank(s) emptied? (If not, state quantity retained, i n cubic metres.)
* This sentence should only be inserted for the Oil Record Book of a tanker engaged in a specific trade.

(D) Crude oil washing (COW tankers only)

(To be completed for each tank being crude oil washed)
9 Port where crude oil washing was carried out or ship's position if carried out between two discharge
ports.
10 Identity of tank(s) washed.*
11 Number of machines in use.
12 Time of start of washing.
13 Washing pattern employed. +
14 Washing line pressure.
15 Time washing was completed or stopped.
16 State method of establishing that tank(s) was (were) dry.
17 Remarks.*
(E) Ballasting of cargo tanks

18 Position of ship at start and end of ballasting.
19 Ballasting process:
.1 identity of tank(s) ballasted;
.2 time of start and end;
.3 quantity of ballast received. Indicate total quantity of ballast for each tank involved in the operation,
in cubic metres.
(F) Ballasting of dedicated clean ballast tanks

(CBT tankers only)
20 Identity of tank(s) ballasted.
21 Position of ship when water intended for flushing, or port ballast was taken to dedicated clean ballast
tank(s).
22 Position of ship when pump(s) and lines were flushed to slop tank.
23 Quantity of the oily water which, after line flushing, is transferred to the slop tank(s) or cargo tank(s) in
which slop is preliminarily stored (identify tank(s)). State total quantity, in cubic metres.
24 Position of ship when additional ballast water was taken to dedicated clean ballast tank(s).
25 Time and position of ship when valves separating the dedicated clean ballast tanks from cargo and
stripping lines were closed.
26 Quantity of clean ballast taken on board, in cubic metres.
(G) Cleaning of cargo tanks

27 Identity of tank(s) cleaned.
28 Port or ship's position.
29 Duration of cleaning
30 Method of cleaning.§
31 Tank washings transferred to:
.1 reception facilities (state port and quantity, in cubic metres); 1
.2 slop tank(s) or cargo tank(s) designated as slop tank(s) (identify tank(s); state quantity transferred
and total quantity, in cubic metres).
* When an individual tank has more machines than can be operated simultaneously, as described in the Operations and Equipment
Manual, then the section being crude oil washed should be identified, e.g., No. 2 centre, forward section.
+
In accordance with the Operations and Equipment Manual, enter whether single-stage or multi-stage method of washing is
employed. If multi-stage method is used, give the vertical arc covered by the machines and the number of times that arc is covered
for that particular stage of the programme.
* If the programmes given in the Operations and Equipment Manual are not followed, then the reasons must be given under Remarks.
§ Hand-hosing, machine washing and/or chemical cleaning. Where chemically cleaned, the chemical concerned and amount used
should be stated.
ıı
Ships' masters should obtain from the operator of the reception facilities, which includes barges and tank trucks, a receipt or
the transfer. This receipt or certificate, if attached to the Oil Record Book Part II, may aid the master of the ship in proving that his ship
was not involved in an alleged pollution incident. The receipt or certificate should be kept together with the Oil Record Book Part II.
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(H) Discharge of dirty ballast

32 Identit y of tank(s).
33 Tim e and positio n of ship at start of discharge into the sea.
34 Tim e and positio n of ship on completion of discharge into the sea.
35 Quantit y discharged into the sea, i n cubic metres.
37 Wa s the discharge monitoring and control system in operation during the discharge?
38 Wa s a regular check kept on the effluent and the surface of the water in the locality of the discharge?
39 Quantit y of oily water transferred to slop tank(s) (identify slop tank(s)). State total quantity , i n cubic metres.
40 Discharge d to shore reception facilities (identify port and quantity involved, i n cubic metres).*
(I) Discharge of water from slop tanks into the sea >
41 Identit y of slop tanks.
42 Tim e of settling from las t entry of residues, o r
43 Tim e of settling from las t discharge.
44 Tim e and position of ship at start of discharge.
45 Ullag e of total contents at start of discharge.
46 Ullag e of oil/water interface at start of discharge.
47 Bul k quantity discharged i n cubic metres and rate of discharge in m 3/hour.
48 Fina l quantity discharged i n cubic metres and rat e of discharge in m 3/hour.
49 Tim e and position of ship on completion of discharge.
50 Wa s the discharge monitoring and control system in operation during the discharge?
51 Ullag e of oil/water interface on completion of discharge, in metres.
54 Confir m that all applicable valves in the ship's piping system have been closed on completion of discharge
from the slop tanks.
(J) Collection, transfer and disposal of residues and oily mixtures not otherwise dealt with
55 Identit y of tanks.
56 Quantit y transferred or disposed of from each tank. (Stat e the quantity retained, i n m 3.)
57 Metho d o f transfer or disposal:
.1 disposa l to reception facilities (identify port and quantity involved);*
.2 mixe d with cargo (state quantity);
.3 transferre d to or from (an)other tank(s) including transfer from machiner y space oil residu e (sludge)
and oily bilge water tanks (identify tank(s); state quantity transferred and total quantit y in tank(s),
in m3); and
.4 othe r method (state which); state quantity disposed of in m 3.
(K) Discharge of clean ballast contained in cargo tanks

58 Positio n of ship at start of discharge of clean ballast .
59 Identit y of tank(s) discharged.
60 Wa s (were) the tank(s) empty on completion?
61 Positio n of ship on completion i f different from 58.
* Ships' master s should obtai n from the operator of the reception facilities, whic h include s barge s and tank trucks, a receipt or
was not involved in an alleged pollution incident. The receipt or certificate should be kept together with the Oil Record Book Part II.

(L) Discharge of ballast from dedicated clean ballast tanks

(CBT tankers only)
63 Identit y o f tank(s ) discharged .
64 Tim e an d positio n o f ship a t star t o f discharg e o f clean ballas t int o th e sea .
65 Tim e an d positio n o f shi p o n completio n o f discharg e int o th e sea .
66 Quantit y discharged , i n cubi c metres :

.1 int o the sea; o r
.2 t o receptio n facilit y (identif y port). *
67 Wa s ther e an y indicatio n o f oil contaminatio n o f the ballas t wate r befor e o r durin g discharg e int o th e sea ?
68 Wa s th e discharg e monitore d b y a n oi l conten t meter ?
69 Tim e an d positio n o f shi p whe n valve s separatin g dedicate d clea n ballas t tank s fro m th e carg o an d
stripping line s wer e close d o n completio n o f deballasting .
(M) Condition of oil discharge monitoring and control system
70 Tim e o f syste m failure .
71 Tim e whe n syste m ha s bee n mad e operational .
72 Reason s fo r failure .
(N) Accidental or other exceptional discharges of oil
73 Tim e o f occurrence .
74 Por t o r ship' s positio n a t tim e o f occurrence .
75 Approximat e quantity , i n cubi c metres , an d typ e o f oil .
76 Circumstance s o f discharg e o r escape , th e reason s therefo r an d genera l remarks .
(O) Additional operational procedures and general remarks
TANKERS ENGAGED IN SPECIFIC T R A D E S
(P) Loading of ballast water
77 Identit y o f tank(s) ballasted .
78 Positio n o f shi p whe n ballasted .
79 Tota l quantit y o f ballas t loade d i n cubi c metres .
80 Remarks .
(Q) Re-allocation of ballast water within the ship
81 Reason s fo r re-allocation .
(R) Ballast water discharge to reception facility
82 Port(s ) wher e ballas t wate r wa s discharged .
83 Nam e o r designatio n o f receptio n facility .
84 Tota l quantit y o f ballas t wate r discharge d i n cubi c metres .
85 Date , signatur e an d stam p o f por t authorit y official .
* Ships ' master s shoul d obtai n fro m th e operato r o f th e receptio n facilities , whic h include s barge s an d tan k trucks , a receip t o r
was not involved i n an alleged pollutio n incident . The receipt or certificate should b e kept together with the Oil Recor d Boo k Part II.

Name of ship
CARGO/BALLAST OPERATIONS (OIL TANKERS)
Code Item Record of operations/signature

Date
(letter) (number) of officer in charge
'
Signature of master

Unified Interpretation s o f Annex I
Notes: For the purposes of the Unified Interpretations, the following abbreviations are used:
MARPOL Th e 1973 MARPOL Convention as modified by the 1978 and 199 7 Protocols
relating thereto
Regulation Regulatio n in Annex I of MARPOL
IOPP Certificate Internationa l Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate
SBT Segregate d ballas t tanks
CBT Dedicate d clean ballast tanks
COW Crud e oil washing system
IGS Iner t gas systems
PL Protectiv e locatio n o f segregated ballas t tanks
CAS Conditio n Assessmen t Schem e
1 Definitions
Reg. 1.1 Treatment for oily rags
1.1 Oil y rags, a s defined i n the Guidelines for the Implementatio n o f Annex V of MARPOL, shoul d b e
treated in accordance with Annex V and the procedures set out in the Guidelines.
Reg. 1. 5 Definition of an oil tanker

1.2 FPSO s and FSU s are not oil tankers and are not to be used for the transport of oil except that, with
the specific agreement by the flag and relevan t coastal State s on a voyage basis, produce d oi l ma y be
transported to port in abnormal and rare circumstances.
2 Major conversion
Reg. 1. 9 2. 1 The deadweight to be used for determining the application of provisions of Annex I is the deadweight
assigned to an oi l tanker at the time of the assignment of the loa d lines . I f the loa d line s are reassigne d
for the purpose of altering the deadweight, without alteration of the structure of the ship, an y substantial
alteration o f th e deadweigh t consequentia l upo n suc h reassignment s shoul d no t b e construe d a s a
"major conversion" a s defined i n regulatio n 1.9 . However , the IOPP Certificate should indicat e only one
deadweight of the ship and be renewed on every reassignment of load lines .
2.2 I f a crude oil tanker of 40,000 tonnes deadweight and abov e delivered on o r before 1 Jun e 198 2
as define d i n regulatio n 1.28. 3 satisfyin g th e requirement s o f CO W change s it s trad e fo r the carriag e
of product oil* conversio n to CBT or SBT and reissuin g o f the IOP P Certificate will b e necessary. Suc h
conversion should not be considered as a "major conversion" as defined in regulation 1.9.
2.3 Whe n a n oi l tanker is use d solel y for the storage of oil an d i s subsequently pu t int o service i n the
transport of oil, such a change of function should not be construed as a "major conversion" as defined in
regulation 1.9 .
2.4 Th e conversio n o f a n existin g oi l tanke r t o a combinatio n carrier , o r th e shortenin g o f a tanke r
by removing a transverse section o f cargo tanks, shoul d constitut e a "majo r conversion" a s define d i n
regulation 1.9 .
2.5 Th e conversion o f an existin g oi l tanke r to a segregated ballas t tanker by the addition o f a trans-
verse section of tanks should constitut e a "major conversion" as defined i n regulatio n 1. 9 only when the
cargo-carrying capacit y of the tanker is increased .
2.6 Whe n a shi p buil t a s a combinatio n carrie r operates exclusivel y i n th e bul k carg o trade, th e shi p
may be treated as a ship other than an oil tanker and For m A of the Record of Construction and Equip -
ment should b e issued to the ship. The change of such a ship from the bulk trade to the oil trade should
not be construed as a "major conversion" as defined in regulation 1.9 .
* "Product oil" means any oil other than crude oil as defined in regulation 1.2.

United Interpretation s 3- 7
3 Definitio n o f "segregate d ballast "
Reg. 1.18 3. 1 Th e segregated ballas t system should be a system which i s "completely separated from the cargo
oil and fuel systems" as required by regulation 1.18. Nevertheless, provision may be made for emergency
discharge of the segregated ballast by means of a connection to a cargo pump through a portable spool
piece. I n this case non-retur n valve s should b e fitted on the segregated ballas t connections to preven t
the passag e o f oi l t o th e segregate d ballas t tanks . Th e portabl e spoo l piec e shoul d b e mounte d i n a
conspicuous position in the pump-room and a permanent notice restricting its use should be prominently
displayed adjacent to it.
3.2 Slidin g type couplings should not be used for expansion purposes where lines for cargo oil or fuel
oil pass through tanks for segregated ballast , and where lines for segregated ballas t pass through cargo
oil o r fuel oi l tanks. This interpretatio n i s applicable to ships, th e keel o f which i s laid, or which ar e at a
similar stage of construction, on or after 1 Jul y 1992.
4 Unforesee n dela y i n deliver y o f ship s
Reg. 1 .28 4. 1 Fo r the purpose of defining the category of a ship under regulation 1.28, a ship for which the building
contract (or keel laying) and delivery were scheduled before the dates specified in these regulations, but
which ha s been subjec t to delay in delivery beyond the specific date due to unforesee n circumstance s
beyond the control of the builder and the owner, ma y be accepted b y the Administration as a ship of the
category related to the estimated dat e of delivery. The treatment of such ship s should b e considered b y
the Administration on a case-by-case basis, bearin g in mind the particular circumstances.
4.2 I t is important that ships delivered after the specified dates due to unforeseen delay and allowed to
be treated as a ship of the category related to the estimated date of delivery by the Administration should
also be accepted as such by port States. I n order to ensure this, the following practice is recommended
to Administrations when considering an application for such a ship:
.1 th e Administration should thoroughly consider applications on a case-by-case basis, bearing
in min d th e particula r circumstances . I n doin g s o i n th e cas e o f a shi p buil t i n a foreig n
country, the Administration may require a formal report from the authorities of the country in
which the ship was built, stating that the delay was due to unforeseen circumstances beyond
the control of the builder and the owner;
.2 whe n a ship is treated as a ship of the category related to the estimated date of delivery upon
such an application, the IOPP Certificate for the ship should b e endorsed to indicate that the
ship is accepted by the Administration as such a ship; and
.3 th e Administratio n shoul d repor t t o th e Organizatio n o n th e identit y o f th e shi p an d th e
grounds on which the ship has been accepted as such a ship.
5 Definitio n o f " a similar state o f construction "

Regs. 1.28, A similar stage of construction mean s the stag e a t which:
1.30 .1 constructio n identifiable with a specific ship begins; and
.2 assembl y of that ship ha s commenced comprisin g a t leas t 50 tonnes or one pe r cent of the
estimated mass of all structural material, whichever is less.
6 Definitio n o f generatio n o f ship s

Regs. 1.28.2, Fo r the purpose of defining the ships in accordance with regulation s 1.28.2 , 1.28.4 , 1.28.6 , 1.28.7 , 1.28. 8
1.28.4, an d 1.28.9, a ship which falls into any one of the categories listed in subparagraphs 1, 2, 3, 4.1, 4.2, or 4.3
1.28.6, o f these paragraphs should be considered as a ship falling under the corresponding definition.
1.28.7,
1.28.8,
1.28.9
7 Anne x I substance s which throug h thei r physical propertie s inhibi t effectiv e

product/water separatio n an d monitorin g
Reg. 2.4 7. 1 Th e Government of the receivin g Part y should establis h appropriat e measure s i n orde r to ensur e
that provisions of 7.2 are complied with.
7.2 A tan k whic h ha s bee n unloade d should , subjec t t o th e provision s o f 7.3 , b e washe d an d al l
contaminated washing s shoul d b e discharge d t o a receptio n facilit y befor e th e shi p leave s th e por t o f
unloading fo r another port .

Unified Interpretations of Annex I
Unified Interpretation s 8-1 1
7.3 A t th e reques t o f th e ship' s master , th e Governmen t o f th e receivin g Part y ma y exemp t th e shi p

from th e requirement s referre d t o i n 6.2 , wher e i t i s satisfie d that :
.1 th e tank unloade d i s to b e reloade d wit h th e sam e substanc e o r another substanc e compat -
ible wit h th e previou s on e an d tha t the tanke r will no t b e washe d o r ballaste d prio r to loading ;
and
.2 th e tan k unloade d i s neithe r washed no r ballaste d a t se a i f the shi p i s t o procee d t o anothe r
port unles s i t ha s bee n confirme d i n writin g tha t a receptio n facilit y a t tha t por t i s availabl e
and adequat e for the purpos e o f receivin g th e residue s an d solvent s necessar y for the clean -
ing operations .
7.4 A n exemptio n referre d t o i n 6. 3 shoul d onl y b e grante d b y the Governmen t o f the receivin g Part y to
a shi p engage d i n voyage s t o port s o r terminals unde r the jurisdiction o f other Partie s t o th e Convention .
When suc h a n exemptio n ha s bee n grante d i t shoul d b e certifie d i n writin g b y th e Governmen t o f th e
receiving Party .
7.5 I n th e cas e o f ship s retainin g thei r residue s o n boar d an d proceedin g t o port s o r terminal s unde r
the jurisdictio n o f othe r Partie s t o th e Convention , th e Governmen t o f th e receivin g Part y i s advise d t o
inform th e nex t por t o f cal l o f th e particular s o f th e shi p an d carg o residues , fo r thei r informatio n an d
appropriate actio n fo r the detectio n o f violation s an d enforcemen t o f the Convention .
8 Conditions for waiver

Regs. 3.4 , Th e Internationa l Oi l Pollutio n Preventio n Certificat e shoul d contai n sufficien t informatio n t o permi t th e
3.5, por t Stat e t o determin e i f th e shi p complie s wit h th e waive r condition s regardin g th e phras e "restricte d
14.5.3 voyage s a s determine d b y th e Administration" . Thi s ma y includ e a lis t o f ports , th e maximu m duratio n
of th e voyag e betwee n port s havin g receptio n facilities , o r simila r condition s a s establishe d b y th e
Administration.
9 Voyages of 72 h or less in duration

Regs. 3.4, Th e time limitation "of 72 h or less in duration" in regulations 3.4 and 3.5.2.2.2 should be counted:
3.5.2.2.2 .1 fro m the time the tanker leaves the special area, when a voyage starts within a special area;
or
.2 fro m th e tim e the tanke r leave s a por t situate d outsid e the specia l are a to the time the tanker
approaches a specia l area .
10 Definition of "all oily mixtures"

Regs. 3.4, Th e phras e "al l oil y mixtures " i n regulation s 3.4 an d 3.5.2.2. 3 include s all ballas t water and tan k washing
3.5.2.2.3 residue s fro m carg o oi l tanks .
11 Equivalents
Reg. 5 Acceptanc e b y a n Administratio n unde r regulatio n 5 o f an y fitting , material , appliance , o r apparatu s a s
an alternativ e to that require d b y Annex I include s typ e approval o f pollution preventio n equipmen t which
is equivalen t t o tha t specifie d i n resolutio n A.393(X). * A n Administratio n tha t allow s suc h typ e approva l
shall communicat e particular s thereof , includin g th e tes t result s o n whic h th e approva l o f equivalenc y
was based , t o th e Organizatio n i n accordanc e wit h regulatio n 5.2 .
With regar d t o th e ter m "appropriat e action , i f any " i n regulatio n 5.2 , an y Part y t o th e Conventio n tha t
has a n objectio n t o a n equivalenc y submitte d b y anothe r Part y shoul d communicat e thi s objectio n t o
the Organizatio n an d t o th e Part y whic h allowe d th e equivalenc y withi n on e yea r afte r th e Organizatio n
circulates th e equivalenc y t o th e Parties . Th e Part y objectin g t o th e equivalenc y shoul d specif y whethe r
the objectio n pertain s t o ship s enterin g it s ports .
* Fo r oily-wate r separatin g equipmen t fo r machiner y spac e bilge s o f ships , refe r t o th e Guideline s an d specification s fo r pollutio n
prevention equipment for machinery space bilges, adopte d b y the Marine Environment Protection Committee of the Organization by
resolution MEPC.60(33), which, effective on 6 July 1993, superseded resolution A.393(X), the 2011 Guideline s and specifications for
add-on equipmen t fo r upgradin g resolutio n MEPC.60(33 ) - complian t oi l filterin g equipment , adopte d b y resolutio n MEPC.205(62) ,
and th e revised Guideline s an d specification s fo r pollutio n preventio n equipmen t fo r machiner y space s o f ships , adopte d b y th e
Organization b y resolutio n MEPC.107(49) . Fo r oil discharg e monitorin g an d contro l system s installe d o n oil tanker s buil t befor e 2
October 1986 , refe r t o th e Guideline s an d specification s fo r oil discharg e monitorin g an d contro l system s fo r oi l tankers , an d fo r
oil discharg e monitorin g an d contro l system s installe d o n oi l tanker s buil t afte r 2 Octobe r 1986 , refe r to the Revise d guideline s an d
specifications fo r oil discharg e monitorin g an d contro l systems , whic h wer e adopte d b y the Organizatio n b y resolution s A.496(XII )
and A.586(14), respectively; see IMO sales publication I646E. Fo r oil discharge monitoring and control systems installed on oil tankers
the keels of which ar e lai d o r are i n a similar stage o f construction o n o r after 1 Januar y 2005, refe r to the Revise d guidelines and
specifications for oil discharge monitoring and control systems, adopted by the Organization b y resolution MEPC.108(49).

12 Survey and inspection

Regs. 6.1.3 , Intermediate and annual survey for ships not required to hold an IOPP Certificate
The applicability of regulations 6.1.3 and 6.1.4 to ships which are not required to hold an Internationa l Oil
Pollution Prevention Certificate should be determined by the Administration.
13 Designation of the type of oil tankers
Regs. 7,19 13. 1 Oi l tankers must be designated on the Supplement Form B to the IOPP Certificate as either "crude
oil tanker" , "produc t carrier " o r "crude oil/product carrier" . Furthermore , th e requirement s containe d i n
regulation 1 9 differ for different age categories of "crude oil tankers" and "produc t carriers", and compli-
ance with these provisions i s recorded o n the IOPP Certificate. Oi l trades in which different types of oil
tankers are allowed to be engaged are as follows:
.1 Crude oil/product carrier i s allowe d t o carr y eithe r crud e oi l o r produc t oil , o r bot h
simultaneously;
.2 Crude oil tanker is allowed to carry crude oil bu t is prohibited from carrying produc t oil; and
.3 Product carrier is allowed to carry product oil bu t is prohibited from carrying crude oil.
13.2 I n determining the designation of the type of oil tanker on the IOPP Certificate based on the compli-
ance with the provisions for SBT, PL , CBT and COW, the following standards should apply.
13.3 Oil tankers delivered after 1 June 1982 as defined in regulation 1.28.4
of less than 20,000 tonnes deadweight
13.3.1 Thes e oil tankers may be designated as "crude oil/product carriers".
13.4 Oil tankers delivered after 1 June 1982 as defined in regulation 1.28.4
of 20,000 tonnes deadweight and above
13.4.1 Oi l tankers satisfying the requirements for SBT + P L + COW may be designated as "crude oil/
product carrier" .
13.4.2 Oi l tanker s satisfyin g th e requirement s fo r SB T + P L bu t no t CO W shoul d b e designate d a s
"product carrier" .
13.4.3 Oi l tankers of 20,000 tonnes deadweight and above but less than 30,000 tonnes deadweight not
carrying crude oil, fuel oil, heavy diesel oil or lubricating oil as cargo, not fitted with SBT + PL, should be
designated as "produc t carrier".
13.5 Oil tankers delivered on or before 1 June 1982 as defined in regulation 1.28.3
but delivered after 31 December 1979 as defined in regulation 1.28.2
13.5.1 Th e oi l tanker s satisfyin g th e requirement s fo r SB T ma y b e designate d a s "crud e oil/produc t
carrier".
of less than 40,000 tonnes deadweight
13.6.1 Thes e oil tankers may be designated as "crude oil/product carrier".
13.7.1 Oi l tanker s satisfyin g th e requirement s fo r SB T shoul d b e designate d a s "crud e oil/produc t
carrier".
13.7.2 Oi l tankers satisfying the requirements for COW only should be designated as "crude oil tanker".
13.7.3 Oi l tankers satisfying the requirements for CBT should be designated as "product carrier".
14 New form of IOPP Certificate or its Supplement

Reg. 9 I n th e cas e wher e th e for m o f th e IOP P Certificat e o r it s Supplemen t i s amended , an d thi s amend -
ment doe s no t caus e a shortening o f the validity of the ship' s IOP P Certificate, th e existing form o f the
certificate or supplement which i s current when the amendment enters int o force may remain valid unti l
the expir y o f tha t certificate , provide d that , a t th e firs t surve y afte r the dat e o f entr y int o forc e o f the
amendment, necessar y change s ar e indicate d i n th e existin g certificat e o r supplemen t b y mean s o f
suitable corrections, e.g . striking over the invalid entry and typing the new entry.

15 Revalidatio n o f an IOP P Certificat e

Reg. 10 Wher e an annual or an intermediat e survey required in regulation 6 of Annex I of MARPOL is not carried
out within the period specified in that regulation, the IOPP Certificate ceases to be valid. When a survey
corresponding t o the requisit e survey i s carrie d ou t subsequently, th e validity of the Certificate ma y b e
restored withou t alterin g th e anniversar y an d expir y dat e o f the origina l Certificat e an d th e Certificat e
endorsed to this effect. Th e thoroughness and stringenc y of such surve y will depend o n the period for
which the prescribed survey has elapsed and the conditions of the ship.
16 Capacit y o f sludg e tank s

Reg. 12.1 16. 1 T o assis t Administration s i n determinin g th e adequat e capacit y o f sludg e tanks , th e followin g
criteria may be used as guidance. These criteria should not be construed as determining the amount of
oily residues which will be produced by the machinery installation in a given period of time. The capacity
of sludge tanks may, however, be calculated upon any other reasonable assumptions. For a ship the keel
of which is laid or which is at a similar stage of construction on or after 31 Decembe r 1990, the guidance
given in items .4 and .5 below should be used in lieu of the guidance contained in items .1 an d .2.
.1 Fo r ships which do not carry ballast water in oil fuel tanks, the minimum sludge tank capacity
(V1) should be calculated by the following formula:
3
V1 = K1CD (m )
where
K1 = 0.0 1 fo r ships where heavy fuel oil i s purified for main engine use, o r 0.005 for ships
using diesel oil or heavy fuel oil which does not require purification before use,
C= dail y fuel oil consumption (tonnes) ; an d
D = maximu m perio d of voyage between port s where sludge can b e discharged ashore
(days). I n the absence of precise data a figure of 30 days should be used.
.2 Whe n suc h ship s ar e fitte d wit h homogenizers , sludg e incinerator s o r othe r recognize d
means on boar d for the control of sludge, the minimum sludge tank capacity (V 1) should, i n
lieu of the above, be:
V1 = 1 m 3 for ships of 400 gros s tonnage and abov e but les s than 4,000 gros s tonnage,
or 2 m 3 for ships of 4,000 gross tonnage and above.
.3 Fo r ships which carr y ballast water in fue l oi l tanks, th e minimu m sludg e tank capacity (V2)
should be calculated by the following formula:
3
V2= V1+ K2B (m )
where
V1= sludg e tank capacity specified in .1 o r .2 above in m 3,
K2 = 0.0 1 fo r heavy fuel oil bunker tanks, or 0.005 for diesel oil bunker tanks, and
B= capacit y of water ballast tanks which can also be used to carry oil fuel (tonnes) .
.4 Fo r ships which do no t carry ballast water in fuel oi l tanks, the minimum sludge tank capac-
ity (V1) should be calculated by the following formula:
3
V1 = K1CD (m )
where
K1 = 0.01 5 for ships where heavy fuel oil is purified for main engine use or 0.005 for ships
using diesel oil or heavy fuel oil which does not require purification before use,
,
C = dail y fuel oil consumption (m ) ; and
D = maximu m perio d of voyage between port s where sludge can be discharged ashore
(days). In the absence of precise data, a figure of 30 days should be used.
.5 Fo r ship s wher e th e buildin g contrac t i s placed , o r i n th e absenc e o f a buildin g contract ,
the keel of which i s laid before 1 Jul y 2010, and which are fitted with homogenizers, sludge
incinerators o r othe r recognize d mean s o n boar d fo r th e contro l o f sludge , th e minimu m
sludge tank capacity should be :
.5.1 50 % of the value calculated according to item . 4 above; or
.5.2 1 m 3 for ships of 400 gross tonnage and above but less than 4,000 gross tonnage or 2 m 3
for ships of 4,000 gross tonnage and above; whichever is the greater.
16.2 Administration s should establish that in a ship the keel of which is laid or which is at a similar stage
of construction o n o r after 31 Decembe r 1990 , adequat e tank capacity, whic h ma y includ e the sludge
tank(s) referred to under 16.1 above , is available also for leakage, drain and waste oils from the machinery
installations. I n existin g installation s thi s shoul d b e taken int o consideratio n a s fa r a s reasonabl e an d
practicable.

17 Designate d pum p fo r disposa l

Reg. 12.2.1 A designate d pum p shoul d b e interprete d a s an y pum p use d fo r th e disposa l o f oi l residu e (sludge )
through the standard discharge connection referre d to i n regulatio n 13 , or any pump used to transfer oil
residue (sludge) to any other approved mean s of disposal such as an incinerator , auxiliary boiler suitable
for burning oil residues (sludge) or other acceptable means which are prescribed i n paragrap h 3.2 of the
Supplement to IOPP Certificate Form A or B.
Reg. 12.2.2 Sludge tank discharge piping

1 Regulatio n 12.2. 2 should not be retroactively applied to ships delivered befor e 1 Januar y 2014.*
2 Ther e shoul d b e n o interconnection s betwee n th e sludg e tank discharg e pipin g an d bilge-wate r
piping othe r than possibl e commo n pipin g leadin g t o the standar d discharg e connectio n referre d to i n
regulation 13.
3 Fo r ships delivered befor e 1 Januar y 2014,* existing arrangements where the oil residu e (sludge)
tank(s) hav e discharg e connection s t o oil y bilg e wate r holdin g tank(s) , tan k to p o r oil y wate r separato r
may be accepted.
18 Overboar d connectio n o f oil residu e (sludge ) tank s

Reg. 12.3 Ship s having pipin g to and from oil residu e (sludge) tanks to overboard discharge outlets, othe r than the
standard discharge connection referred to in regulation 13 installed prior to 4 April 1993 may comply with
regulation 12. 3 by the installation of blanks in this piping.
19 Cleanin g o f oil residu e (sludge ) tanks and discharg e o f residue s

Reg. 12.4 T o assis t Administration s i n determinin g th e adequac y o f th e desig n an d constructio n o f oi l residu e
(sludge) tanks to facilitate their cleaning and the discharge of residues to reception facilities, the following
guidance i s provided , havin g effec t o n ship s the kee l o f which i s lai d o r which i s a t a similar stage o f
construction on or after 31 Decembe r 1990:
.1 sufficien t man-hole s shoul d b e provide d suc h that , takin g int o consideratio n th e interna l
structure o f the oi l residu e (sludge ) tanks , al l part s o f the tank ca n b e reache d t o facilitat e
cleaning;
.2 oi l residu e (sludge) tanks in ships operating with heavy oil, that needs to be purified for use,
should be fitted with adequate heating arrangements or other suitable means to facilitate the
pumpability and discharg e of the tank content;
.3 th e oil residue (sludge) tank should be provided with a designated pump for the discharge of
the tank content to reception facilities. Th e pump should b e of a suitable type, capacity and
discharge head, having regard to the characteristics of the liquid being pumped and the size
and position of tank(s) and the overall discharge time.
.4 wher e an y oi l residu e (sludge ) tan k (i.e . oi l residu e (sludge ) servic e tank +) tha t directl y
supplies oil residu e (sludge) to the means of the disposal of oil residue s (sludge) prescribed
in paragraph 3.2 of the Supplement to IOPP Certificate Form A or B is equipped with suitable
means for drainage, the requirements in subparagraph .3 above may not be applied to the oil
residue (sludge) tank.
20 Oi l fue l tan k protectio n

Regs. 12A.6, 20. 1 Valve s fo r oi l fue l tank s locate d i n accordanc e wit h th e provision s o f paragraph s 6 , 7 an d 8 o f
12A.7, MARPO L Annex I, regulation 12A, ma y be treated in a manner similar to the treatment of suction wells as
12A.8 pe r MARPOL regulation 12A.10 and, therefore, arranged at a distance from the ship's bottom of not less
than h/2.
20.2 Valve s for tanks which ar e permitte d to b e locate d a t a distance from the ship's botto m or side at
a distance less than h or w, respectively , i n accordance with the accidental oil fuel outflow performance
standard o f MARPO L Annex I , regulatio n 12A.11 , ma y b e arrange d a t th e distanc e les s tha n h o r w,
respectively.
* Ships delivered before 1 January 2014 means a ship:

.1 fo r which the building contract is placed before 1 January 2011; or
.2 in the absence of a building contract, the keel of which is laid or which is at a similar stage of construction before 1 January 2012;
or
.3 th e delivery of which is before 1 January 2014.
+
Oil residue (sludge) service tank means a tank for preparation of oil residue (sludge) for incineration as defined in paragraph 5.3.3 of
the appendix to the annex to MEPC.1/Circ.642, as amended by MEPC.1/Circ.676 and MEPC.VCirc.760.

Unified Interpretatio n 2 1
20.3 Fue l tank air escape pipes and overflow pipes are not considered as part of "lines of fuel oil piping"
and, therefore, ma y be located at a distance from the ship's side of less than w.
20.4 I n additio n to bein g as small a s practicable, th e size of the suction wells mentione d i n MARPO L
Annex I, regulatio n 12A.10 , should be appropriate to the size of the suction pipe and area covered.
21 Measurin g distanc e "h"
Regs. 12A.6, 21. 1 Th e distanc e "h" shoul d b e measure d fro m th e moulde d lin e o f the botto m shel l platin g a t righ t
12A.7, angl e to it (regulation12A, Figure 1).
12A.8,
12A.11.8
.1 Fo r vessels designed with a skeg, the skeg should not be considered as offering protection
for the FO tanks. Fo r the are a withi n skeg' s widt h th e distanc e "h" shoul d be measure d
perpendicular t o a lin e paralle l t o th e baselin e a t th e intersectio n o f th e ske g an d th e
moulded line of the bottom shell plating as indicated in Figur e A.
Figure A
.2 Fo r vessels designed with a permanent trim, th e baselin e should no t be use d a s a refer-

ence 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.
21.2 Fo r vessel s designe d wit h deadrisin g bottom , th e distanc e "1.5h" should b e measure d fro m th e
moulded line of the bottom shell plating but at right angle to the baseline, as indicated in Figure B.
Figure B
21.3 Paragraph s 1 an d 2, above also apply to the reference to the distance "h" i n regulation 12A.11.8 .

22 Applicatio n o f regulatio n 12 A to MODU s

Regs. 12A.7, I n applyin g regulatio n 12 A of MARPO L Annex I t o column-stabilize d unit s (MODUs ) a s define d i n th e
12A.8 MOD U Code, for the purpose of placing the oil fuel tanks, the location limitations of paragraphs 7 and 8
of the regulation apply to those areas subject to damage as follows:
.1 onl y thos e columns , underwate r hull s an d brace s o n th e peripher y o f th e uni t shal l b e
assumed to be damaged an d the damage shall b e assumed i n the exposed portion s of the
columns, underwate r hulls and braces ;
.2 column s and braces shall be assumed to be damaged at any level between 5.0 m above and
3.0 m belo w the rang e of draughts i n th e MODU s operatin g manua l fo r norma l an d sever e
weather operations; and
.3 underwate r hul l an d footing s shal l b e assume d t o b e damage d whe n operatin g i n a transit
condition in the same manner as indicated in .1 an d .2, having regard to their shape.
23 Automati c stopping device required b y regulation 15.3.2 '

Regs. 14,15 Regulatio n 15.3.2 includes a reference to regulation 14.7 which requires both a 15 ppm bilge alarm and a
stopping device which will ensure that the discharge is automatically stopped when the oil content of the
effluent exceeds 15 ppm. Since, however, this is not a requirement of regulation 14 for ships of less than
10.000 gross tonnage, suc h ship s nee d no t b e require d to b e equippe d wit h suc h alar m an d stoppin g
device i f n o effluen t from machiner y spac e bilg e i s to b e discharge d withi n specia l areas . Conversely ,
the discharge of effluent within specia l area s from ship s withou t 15pp m bilg e alarm an d a n automati c
stopping devic e i s a contraventio n o f th e Conventio n eve n i f th e oi l conten t o f th e effluen t i s belo w
15 ppm.
24 Contro l o f discharge o f ballas t water from oi l fue l tank s

Reg. 14.1 24. 1 Th e second sentence of regulation 14. 1 shoul d be interpreted as follows:
Any ship of 400 gross tonnage and above but less than 10,00 0 gross tonnage:
.1 whic h does not carry water ballast in oil fuel tanks should b e fitted with 1 5 ppm oil filtering
equipment for the control o f discharge of machinery space bilges ;
.2 whic h carries water ballast i n oil fuel tanks should b e fitted with the equipment required b y
regulation 14. 2 for the control o f machinery space bilges and dirty ballast water from oil fuel
tanks. Ship s on which i t is not reasonable to fit this equipment should retai n on boar d dirty
ballast water from oil fuel tanks and discharg e it to reception facilities.
24.2 Th e above equipment should b e of adequate capacity to deal with the quantities of effluent to b e
discharged.
25 Oi l filterin g equipmen t
Regs. 14.1, Oi l filtering equipment referred to in regulations 14.1 and 14.2 is a 15 ppm bilge separator and may include
14.2 an y combination of a separator, filter or coalescer and also a single unit designed to produce an effluent
with oil content not exceeding 15 ppm.
26 Waiver s fo r restricte d voyage s

Reg. 14.5.3.4 Th e Internationa l Oi l Pollutio n Preventio n Certificat e should contai n sufficien t informatio n t o permi t the
port State to determine i f the ship complies with the waiver conditions regardin g th e phras e "restricte d
voyages a s determine d b y the Administration". Thi s ma y includ e a lis t o f ports , th e maximu m duratio n
of th e voyag e betwee n port s havin g receptio n facilities , o r simila r condition s a s establishe d b y th e
Administration.
27 Control s o f discharg e o f oi l
Reg. 15 Transfer of non-oil-cargo related oily residues to slop tanks of oil tankers
27.1 I f non-oil-cargo relate d oil y residues are transferred to slop tanks of oil tankers, the discharge of
such residues should b e in compliance with regulation 34.
27.2 Th e abov e interpretatio n shoul d no t b e construe d a s relaxin g an y existin g prohibitio n o f pipin g
arrangements connecting the engine-room and slop tanks which may permit cargo to enter the machin-
ery spaces . An y arrangement s provide d fo r machiner y spac e bilg e discharge s int o slo p tank s shoul d
incorporate adequat e mean s t o preven t an y backflo w o f liqui d carg o an d gase s int o th e machiner y
spaces. An y suc h arrangement s d o no t constitut e a relaxin g o f the requirement s o f regulatio n 1 4 wit h
respect to oil filtering equipment .

28 Definitio n o f "e n route "

Reg. 15.2.1 En route mean s that the ship i s underwa y at sea on a course or courses, includin g deviatio n from the
shortest direct route, which, as far as practicable for navigation purposes, will cause any discharge to be
spread over as great an area of the sea as is reasonable and practicable.
29 Oi l fue l
Reg. 16.2 Large quantities of oil fuel
29.1 Th e phras e "larg e quantitie s o f oi l fuel " i n regulatio n 16. 2 refer s t o ship s whic h ar e require d t o
stay a t se a fo r extende d period s becaus e o f the particula r natur e o f their operatio n an d trade . Unde r
the circumstances considered, thes e ships would b e required to fill their empty oil fuel tanks with wate r
ballast in order to maintain sufficient stability and safe navigation conditions.
29.2 Suc h ship s ma y include inter alia certai n larg e fishing vessel s o r ocean-going tugs. Certai n othe r
types o f ships whic h fo r reason s of safety, suc h a s stability , ma y b e require d to carr y ballas t i n oi l fue l
tanks may also be included in this category.
30 Applicatio n o f regulatio n 16. 4

Reg. 16.4 Whe n the separation of oil fuel tanks and wate r ballast tanks i s unreasonable or impracticable for ships
covered b y regulatio n 16.4 , ballas t wate r ma y b e carrie d i n oi l fue l tanks , provide d tha t suc h ballas t
water is discharged into the sea in compliance with regulations 15.2,15.3,15.5 and 15. 6 or into reception
facilities in compliance with regulation 15.9.
31 Oi l tanker s use d fo r the storag e o f dirty ballas t

Regs. 18,19, Whe n an oil tanker is used as a floating facility to receive dirty ballast discharged from oil tankers, such a
20, 33, 35 tanke r is not required to comply with the provisions of regulations 18, 19 , 20, 33 and 35.
32 SBT , CBT, CO W and P L requirements

Reg. 18.3.2 Capacity of SBT
For the purpose of application of regulation 18.3.2, the following operations of oil tankers are regarded as
falling within the category of exceptional cases:
.1 whe n combination carriers are required to operate beneath loading or unloading gantries;
.2 whe n tankers are required to pass under a low bridge;
.3 whe n loca l por t or canal regulations require specific draughts for safe navigation;
.4 whe n loadin g and unloadin g arrangements require the tanker to be at a draught deeper than
that achieved when all segregated ballast tanks are full;
.5 close-u p inspectio n or/and stee l thickness measurement using rafts where permitted b y the
rules; and
.6 tan k hydrostatic pressure tests.
33 Segregate d ballas t condition s for oil tanker s les s than 15 0 m i n lengt h

Reg. 18.5 33. 1 I n determining the minimum draught and trim of oil tankers less than 150 m in length to be qualified
as SBT oil tankers, the Administration should follow the guidance set out in appendix 1.
33.2 Th e formulae set out i n appendix 1 replac e those set out in regulatio n 18.2 , an d these oil tankers
should also comply with the conditions laid down in regulations 18.3 and 18. 4 in order to be qualified as
SBT oil tankers.
34 Oi l tanker s as define d i n regulatio n 1.28. 3 of 40,000 tonnes deadweight

and abov e with CB T and CO W
Regs. 18.7, 34. 1 Oi l tanker s a s define d i n regulatio n 1.28. 3 o f 40,00 0 tonne s deadweigh t an d abov e whic h ar e
18.8 fitte d with CBT and CO W and designated as "crude oil/product carriers" i n the Supplement to the IOP P
Certificate operate as follows:
.1 The y should always operate with CBT and neither crude oil nor product oil should be carried
in dedicated clean ballast tanks; and
.2 Whe n carryin g a complet e o r partia l carg o o f crud e oi l the y should , i n th e crud e carryin g
tanks, also operate with COW for sludge control.

34.2 Approve d procedure s b y th e Administratio n fo r changeove r betwee n CO W an d CB T mode s o n

tankers wit h commo n o r separat e independen t pipin g an d pum p arrangement s fo r carg o an d (CBT )
ballast handling should b e continuously acceptable as long a s carriage of crude oil i n CBT mode is not
given as permissible.
35 Capacit y o f CB T
Reg. 18.8 Fo r the purposes of determining the capacity of CBT, the following tanks may be included:
.1 segregate d ballast tanks; and
.2 cofferdam s an d for e an d afte r pea k tanks , provide d tha t the y ar e exclusivel y use d fo r the
carriage of ballast water and are connected with permanen t piping to ballast water pumps.
36 CB T oi l conten t mete r
Reg. 18.8.3 Th e discharge of ballast from the dedicated clea n ballas t tanks should b e continuously monitored (bu t
not necessarily recorded) by the oil content meter required b y regulation 18.8. 3 so that the oil content, i f
any, in the ballast water can be observed from time to time. This oil content meter is not required to come
into operation automatically.
37 Protectiv e locatio n o f SB T
Regs. 18.12 37. 1 Th e measurement of the minimum width of wing tanks and of the minimum vertical depth of double
to 18.15 botto m tanks should be taken and values of protective areas (PAC and PAS) should be calculated in accord-
ance with the "Interim recommendation for a unified interpretation of regulations 18.12-18.15 - Protective
location of segregated ballast spaces" set out in appendix 2.
37.2 Ship s being built in accordance with this interpretation should be regarded as meeting the require-
ments of regulations 18.12-18.15 and would not need to be altered if different requirements were to result
from a later interpretation.
37.3 If , i n the opinion o f the Administration, an y oil tanker the keel o f which was laid or which was at a
similar stage of construction before 1 Jul y 1980 complies with the requirements of regulation 18.12-18.15
without takin g int o accoun t th e abov e Interi m Recommendation , th e Administratio n ma y accep t suc h
tanker as complying with regulations 18.12-18.15 .
38 Oi l tanker s wit h independen t tank s

Reg. 19 Oi l tanker s wit h independen t tank s ar e considere d a s double-hul l oi l tankers , provide d tha t the y ar e
designed an d constructe d t o b e suc h tha t the minimu m distance s betwee n the carg o tank boundarie s
and ship bottom and side-shell plating comply with the provisions of regulation 19 .
39 Widt h o f wing tank s an d heigh t of double botto m tank s at turn o f the bilg e area
Reg. 19.3.3 Th e requirements of regulation 19.3. 3 at turn of the bilge areas are applicable throughout the entire tank
length.
40 Aggregat e capacit y o f ballas t tanks

Reg. 19.4 40. 1 An y ballas t carrie d i n localize d inboar d extensions , indentation s o r recesse s o f the doubl e hull ,
such a s bulkhea d stools , shoul d b e exces s ballas t abov e th e minimu m requiremen t fo r segregate d
ballast capacity according to regulation 18 .
40.2 I n calculatin g th e aggregat e capacit y unde r regulatio n 19.3.4 , th e followin g shoul d b e taken int o
account:
.1 th e capacity of engine-room ballas t tanks should b e excluded from the aggregate capacity
of ballast tanks;
.2 th e capacit y o f ballas t tan k locate d inboar d o f doubl e hul l shoul d b e exclude d fro m th e
aggregate capacity of ballast tanks (see figure 1) .
41 Definitio n o f double side wing tank s

Reg. 19.6.2 Win g tanks required for the protection of the entire cargo tank length by regulation 19.6.2, for the purpose
of compliance with regulation 21.4.2, can be used as cargo tanks for the carriage of oil other than heavy
grade oils when th e ship i s provide d wit h carg o tanks so arranged that the capacity of each carg o tank
does not exceed 700 m 3.

U n i f i e d Interpretatio n 4 2
SBT: Segregate d ballas t tank APT: Afte r peak tank

COT: Carg o oil tank E/R: Engin e room
FPT: For e peak tank P/R: Pum p room
Figure 1
.3 space s such as void space s locate d i n the double hull withi n the cargo tank length shoul d b e
included i n th e aggregat e capacit y o f ballas t tanks (se e figure 2) .
SBT: Segregate d ballas t tank APT: Afte r peak tank

COT: Carg o oil tank E/R: Engin e room
FPT: For e peak tank P/R: Pum p room
Figure 2
42 Definitio n o f Category 2 oil tanker
Reg. 20.3.2 An y Categor y 2 oi l tanke r mus t b e provide d wit h segregate d ballas t tank s protectivel y locate d (SBT/PL) .
43 Majo r conversion i n respec t of regulatio n 20. 4

Reg. 20.4 Fo r the purpos e of determining the application date for the requirement s of regulation 20. 4 o f MARPOL
Annex I , wher e an oil tanker has undergon e a major conversion, a s defined i n regulatio n 1 o f MARPOL
Annex I, that has resulted in the replacement of the fore-body, including the entire cargo carrying section,
the major conversion completion date of the oil tanker shall b e deemed to be the date of delivery of the
ship referred to in regulation 20.4 of MARPOL Annex I, provide d that:
.1 th e oil tanker conversion was completed before 6 July 1996;
.2 th e conversion include d the replacement of the entire cargo section and fore-body and the
tanker complies with all the relevant provisions of MARPOL Annex I applicabl e at the date of
completion of the major conversion; an d
.3 th e origina l deliver y dat e o f th e oi l tanke r will appl y whe n considerin g th e 1 5 year s o f ag e
threshold relating to the first CAS survey to be completed in accordance with regulation 20.6
of MARPOL Annex I.
44 Win g tanks and doubl e botto m space s of tankers a s define d i n regulatio n 1.28. 5
used fo r water ballast
Reg. 20. 6 I f the wing tanks and doubl e bottom tanks referre d to in regulatio n 20. 6 ar e use d for water ballast, th e
ballast arrangement should at least be in compliance with the Revised specifications for oil tankers with
dedicated CBT (resolution A.495(XII)).
45 Requirement s fo r the Conditio n Assessmen t Schem e (CAS )

Reg. 21.6.1 Th e first CAS survey shall be carried out concurrent with the first intermediate or renewal survey:
after 5 April 2005, or
after the date when the ship reaches 15 years of age,
whichever occurs later .
46 Pump-roo m botto m protectio n

Reg. 22.5 46. 1 Th e term "pump-room" means a cargo pump-room. Ballast piping is permitted to be located within
the pump-roo m doubl e botto m provide d an y damag e to that pipin g doe s no t rende r the ship' s pump s
located in the "pump-room" ineffective.
46.2 Th e doubl e botto m protectin g th e "pump-room " ca n b e a voi d tank , a ballas t tan k or , unles s
prohibited by other regulations, a fuel oil tank.
46.3 Bilg e wells ma y b e accepte d withi n th e doubl e botto m provide d tha t suc h well s ar e a s smal l a s
practicable and the distance betwee n the well botto m an d th e ship's baselin e measured a t right angles
to the ship's baseline is not less than 0.5h.
46.4 Wher e 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.
47 Accidenta l oi l outflo w performanc e

Overpressure in kPa
Reg. 23.7.3.2 I f an inert gas system is fitted, the normal overpressure, in kPa, is to be taken as 5 kPa.
48 Tank size limitation and damage stability
Reg. 24.1. 2 Bottom damage assumptions

When applyin g the figures for bottom damage within the forward par t of the ship as specified i n regula -
tion 24.1. 2 fo r the purpos e o f calculating bot h oi l outflo w an d damag e stability , 0.3 L fro m th e forwar d
perpendicular should b e the aftermost poin t of the extent of damage.
49 Hypothetical oil outflow for combination carriers
Reg. 25 Fo r the purpose of calculation of the hypothetical oil outflow for combination carriers:
.1 th e volume of a cargo tank should includ e the volume of the hatchwa y up to the top of the
hatchway coamings , regardles s o f th e constructio n o f th e hatch , bu t ma y no t includ e th e
volume of any hatch cover; and

.2 fo r the measuremen t of the volume to moulde d lines , n o deduction shoul d b e mad e for the
volume of internal structures.
50 Calculation of hypothetical oil outflow
Reg. 25.1.2 I n a case where the width bi is not constant along the length of a particular wing tank, the smallest bi value
in the tank should be used for the purposes of assessing the hypothetical outflows of oil O c and O s.
51 Hypothetical outflow of oil

Location of valves
Reg. 25.3.3 51. 1 Valve s o r othe r closin g arrangement s locate d i n accordanc e wit h th e provision s o f MARPO L
Annex I , regulatio n 25.3.3 , ma y b e treated i n a manne r similar to the treatment o f suction well s a s pe r
MARPOL regulatio n 12A.1 0 and , therefore , arrange d a t a distanc e fro m th e ship' s botto m o f no t les s
than h/2.
51.2 I n additio n t o bein g no t excessiv e i n area , th e siz e o f the suctio n well s mentione d i n MARPO L
Annex I, regulation 25.3.3, should be appropriate to the size of the suction pipe and area covered.
52 Intact stability
Reg. 27 52. 1 Th e vessel shoul d b e loade d wit h al l carg o tanks filled to a leve l correspondin g to the maximu m
combined tota l o f vertica l momen t o f volum e plu s fre e surfac e inerti a momen t a t 0 ° heel , fo r eac h
individual tank. Cargo density should correspond to the available cargo deadweight at the displacement
at whic h transvers e K M reache s a minimu m value , assumin g ful l departur e consumable s an d 1 % o f
the tota l wate r ballas t capacity . Th e maximu m fre e surfac e momen t shoul d b e assume d i n al l ballas t
conditions. Fo r the purpos e of calculating GM 0 , liqui d free surface corrections should b e base d o n the
appropriate uprigh t free surface inertia moment. The righting leve r curve may be corrected o n the basis
of liquid transfer moments.
52.2 Fo r proving compliance with regulatio n 27 of Annex I to MARPOL, a s an alternative to the loading
case described i n MARPO L Unified Interpretatio n 45.1 i t is accepted to carry out an extensiv e analysis
covering all possible combinations of cargo and ballast tank loading. Fo r such extensive analysis condi-
tions, it is considered that:
.1 weight , centre of gravity coordinates and free surface moment for all tanks should be accord-
ing to the actual content considered in the calculations; and
.2 th e extensive calculations should be carried out in accordance with the following:
.2.1 th e draughts should b e varied betwee n ligh t ballast and scantling draught;
.2.2 consumable s including but not restricted to fuel oil, diesel oil and fresh water correspond-
ing to 97%, 50% and 10% content should be considered;
.2.3 fo r each draught and variation of consumables, the available deadweight should comprise
ballast water and cargo, suc h that combinations between maximum ballast and minimum
cargo an d vic e vers a ar e covered . I n al l cases , th e numbe r o f ballas t an d carg o tank s
loaded should be chosen to reflect the worst combination of VCG and free surface effects.
Operational limit s o n th e numbe r o f tank s considere d t o b e simultaneousl y slac k an d
exclusion of specific tanks should no t be permitted. All ballas t tanks should have at least
1% content;
.2.4 carg o densities between the lowest and highest intended to be carried should be consid-
ered; an d
.2.5 sufficien t steps between all limit s should be examined to ensure that the worst conditions
are identified. A minimum of 20 steps for the range of cargo and ballast content, betwee n
1% and 99% of total capacity, should be examined. More closely spaced steps near criti-
cal part s of the range may be necessary.
At every stage the criteria described in paragraph 1 o f regulation 27 should be met.
53 Operating draught
Reg. 28.1 With regar d to the term "an y operating draught reflecting actual partia l or full loa d conditions" , the infor-
mation require d shoul d enable th e damag e stabilit y t o b e assesse d unde r condition s th e sam e a s o r
similar to those under which the ship i s expected to operate.

54 Suctio n wells
I Reg. 28.2 For the purpose of determining the extent of assumed damage under regulation 28.2, suctio n wells may
be neglected, provide d such well s are no t excessive i n are a and exten d belo w the tank for a minimu m
distance and in n o case more than hal f the height of the double bottom.
55 Tank s with smooth walls

Reg. 29.2.3.3 Th e ter m "tank s wit h smoot h walls " shoul d b e take n t o includ e th e mai n carg o tank s o f oil/bulk/or e
carriers which may be constructed with vertical framing of a small depth. Vertically corrugated bulkheads
are considered smooth walls.
56 Pumpin g and piping arrangements

Reg. 30.2 Piping arrangements for discharge above the waterline ,
56.1 Unde r regulation 30.2, line s for discharge to the sea above the waterline must be led either:
.1 to a ship's discharge outlet located above the waterline in the deepest ballast condition; or
.2 t o a midshi p discharg e manifol d or , wher e fitted , a ster n o r bo w loading/discharg e facility
above the upper deck.
56.2 Th e ship's side discharge outlet referred to in 56.1.1 shoul d be so located that its lower edge will not
be submerged whe n the ship carries the maximum quantit y of ballast during it s ballas t voyages, havin g
regard to the type and trade of the ship. The discharge outlet located above the waterline in the following
ballast condition will b e accepted as complying with this requirement:
.1 o n oil tankers not provided with SBT or CBT, the ballast condition when the ship carries both
normal departure ballast and norma l clean ballas t simultaneously; and
.2 on oi l tanker s provide d wit h SB T or CBT, th e ballas t conditio n whe n th e ship carrie s ballas t
water in segregated or dedicated clean ballast tanks, together with additional ballast in cargo
oil tanks in compliance with regulation 18.3 .
56.3 Th e Administratio n ma y accep t pipin g arrangement s whic h ar e le d t o th e ship' s sid e discharg e
outlet locate d abov e the departur e ballas t waterlin e bu t no t abov e th e waterline i n th e deepes t ballas t
condition, if such arrangements have been fitted before 1 Januar y 1981.
56.4 Althoug h regulatio n 30. 2 doe s no t preclud e th e us e o f th e facilit y referre d t o i n 56.1. 2 fo r th e
discharge of ballast water, i t i s recognized that the use of this facility is no t desirable, an d i t is strongly
recommended tha t ship s b e provide d wit h eithe r the sid e discharg e outlet s referre d t o i n 56.1. 1 o r the
part flow arrangements referred to in regulation 30.6.5.
57 Smal l diameter line

Reg. 30.4.2 57. 1 Fo r the purpose of application of regulation 30.4.2, the cross-sectional are a of the small diameter
line should not exceed:
.1 10 % o f that o f a mai n carg o discharg e lin e fo r oi l tanker s delivere d afte r 1 Jun e 1982 , a s
defined in regulation 1.28.4 , or oil tankers delivered on or before 1 Jun e 1982, as defined in
regulation 1.28.3, no t already fitted with a small diameter line; or
.2 25 % of that of a main cargo discharge line for oil tankers delivered on or before 1 Jun e 1982,
as define d i n regulatio n 1.28.3 , alread y fitted wit h suc h a line . (Se e paragrap h 4.4. 5 o f the
revised COW Specifications contained i n resolutio n A.446(XI) as amended b y the Organiza-
tion by resolutions A.497(XII) and A.897(21)).
57.2 Connection of the small diameter line to the manifold valve

The phrase "connected outboard of" with respect to the small diameter line for discharge ashore should
be interpreted to mean a connection on the downstream side of the tanker's deck manifold valves, bot h
port and starboard, whe n the cargo i s being discharged. This arrangement would permi t drainage back
from the tanker's cargo line s to be pumped ashor e with the tanker's manifol d valves closed through the
same connections as for main cargo lines (see the sketch shown in appendix 3).
58 Par t flow system specifications

Reg. 30.6.5.2 Th e Specification s fo r th e Design , Installatio n an d Operatio n o f a Par t Flo w Syste m fo r Contro l o f
Overboard Discharges referred to in regulation 30.6.5.2 i s set out in appendix 4.

59 Example s o f positiv e mean s

Reg. 30.7 Example s of positive means may take the form of blanks, spectacle blanks, pipeline blinds, evacuation or
vacuum systems, o r air or water pressure systems. I n the event that the evacuation or vacuum systems,
or air or water pressure systems are used, then these systems are to b e equipped with bot h a pressure
gauge an d alar m syste m t o enable the continuou s monitorin g o f the status o f the pipelin e section , an d
thereby the valve integrity, betwee n the sea chest and inboar d valves.
60 Tota l quantit y o f discharge

Reg. 34.1.5 Th e phras e "th e tota l quantit y o f th e particula r carg o o f whic h th e residu e forme d a part " i n regula -
tion 34.1.5 relate s to the total quantit y of the particular cargo which wa s carried on the previous voyage
and shoul d no t b e construe d a s relatin g onl y to th e total quantit y o f cargo which wa s containe d i n th e
cargo tanks into which water ballast was subsequently loaded.
61 Shipboar d oi l pollutio n emergenc y pla n

Reg. 37.1 Equivalent provision for application of requirement for oil pollution emergency plans
Any fixed or floating drilling rig or other offshore installation when engaged in the exploration, exploitation
or associated offshor e processin g o f sea-bed minera l resources , whic h ha s a n oi l pollutio n emergenc y
plan co-ordinated with, and approved i n accordance with procedures established by , the coastal State,
should be regarded as complying with regulation 37.
62 Adequat e receptio n facilitie s fo r substances regulate d b y regulatio n 2. 4

Reg. 38 Unloadin g port s receivin g substance s regulate d b y regulatio n 2. 4 (whic h includ e inter alia high-densit y
oils) should have adequate facilities dedicated for such products, allowing the entire tank-cleaning opera-
tion to b e carried out in the port, an d should hav e adequate reception facilities for the proper discharge
and receptio n o f carg o residue s an d solven t necessar y for the cleanin g operatio n i n accordanc e wit h
paragraph 7.2 of the Unified Interpretations .
63 Requirement s fo r fixed o r floating platform s

Reg. 39 Application of MARPOL
Art.
2(3)(b)(ii)
There ar e fiv e categorie s o f discharge s tha t ma y b e associate d wit h th e operatio n o f fixe d o r float -
ing platform s covere d b y thi s regulatio n whe n engage d i n th e exploratio n an d exploitatio n o f minera l
resources, i.e.:
.1 machiner y space drainage;
.2 offshor e processin g drainage ;
.3 productio n wate r discharge;
.4 displacemen t water discharge; an d
.5 contaminate d seawater from operational purposes such as produced oil tank cleaning water,
produced oi l tan k hydrostati c testin g water , wate r fro m ballastin g o f produce d oi l tan k t o
carry out inspection b y rafting.
Only the discharge of machinery space drainage and contaminated ballast should be subject to MARPOL
(see diagram shown in appendix 5).

Appendices t o
Unified Interpretation s o f Annex I
Appendix 1
Guidance to Administrations concerning draughts recommended
for segregated ballast tankers below 150 m in length
Introduction
Three formulations ar e se t fort h a s guidanc e t o Administration s concernin g minimu m draugh t requirement s fo r
segregated ballas t tankers below 150 m in length.
2 Th e formulations are based both on the theoretical research and surveys of actual practic e on tankers of differing
configuration reflecting varying degrees of concern with propelle r emergence, vibration, slamming, speed loss, rolling ,
docking and other matters. I n addition, certain informatio n concerning assumed sea conditions is included.
3 Recognizin g th e natur e o f th e underlyin g work , th e widel y varyin g arrangemen t o f smalle r tanker s an d eac h
vessel's unique sensitivity to wind and sea conditions, n o basis for recommending a single formulation is found.
Caution
4I t must be cautioned that the information presented should be used as general guidance for Administrations. With
regard to the unique operating requirements of a particular vessel, the Administration should be satisfied that the tanker
has sufficient ballast capacity for safe operation. I n any case the stability should b e examined independently .
5 Formulation A
.1 mea n=
draught (m) 0.20 0 + 0.032 L
.2 maximu
= m trim (0.02 4 - 6 x 10 -5L)L
6 Thes e expression s wer e derive d fro m a study o f 26 tankers rangin g i n lengt h fro m 5 0 to 15 0 m . Th e draughts,
in som e cases , wer e abstracte d fro m ship' s tri m an d stabilit y book s an d represen t departur e ballas t conditions . Th e
ballast conditions represent sailing conditions in weather up to and includin g Beaufor t 5.
7 Formulation B
.1 minimu m draught at bow (m)
= 0.70 0 + 0.0170 L
.2 minimu m draught at stern (m)= 2.30 0 + 0.030 L
or
.3 minimu m mea n draught (m)
= 1.55 0 + 0.023 L
.4 maximu
= m trim 1 . 6 0 0 + 0.013 L
8 Thes e expressions resulted from investigation s base d on theoretical research , mode l an d full scale tests. These
formulae are based on a Sea 6 (International Sea Scale).
9 Formulation C
.1 minimu m draught aft
= (m) 2.000 0 + 0.0275 L
.2 minimu m draugh t forward (m =
) 0.500 0 + 0.0225 L
10 Thes e expression s provid e fo r certai n increase d draught s t o ai d i n th e preventio n o f propelle r emergenc e an d

slamming i n higher length ships.

Appendix 2
Interim recommendatio n for a unified interpretatio n
of regulations 18.12 to 18.15
"Protective locatio n o f segregated ballas t spaces"
1 Regulatio n 18.15 of Annex I of MARPOL relating to the measurement of the 2 m minimum width of wing tanks and
the measuremen t o f the minimu m vertica l dept h o f double botto m tank s o f 2 m o r i n respec t o f tanks a t the end s
of the shi p wher e n o identifiabl e bilg e are a exists shoul d b e interprete d a s give n hereunder . N o difficult y exists i n the
measurement of the tanks in the parallel middle body of the ship where the bilge area is clearly identified. The regulation
does not explain how the measurements should be taken.
2 Th e minimum width of wing tanks should be measured at a height of abov e the base line providing a reasonable
level above which the 2 m width of collision protectio n should apply, unde r the assumption that in all cases i s above
the uppe r turn o f bilge amidships (see figure 1) . Th e minimum heigh t of double bottom tanks should b e measured a t a
vertical plane measured D/5 inboard from the intersection of the shell with a horizontal lin e D/5 above the base line (see
figure 2).
3 Th e PAC value for a wing tank which does not have a minimum width of 2 m throughout its length would be zero; no
credit should be given for that part of the tank in which the minimum width is in excess of 2 m. No credit should be given
in th e assessmen t o f PAS to an y doubl e botto m tank , par t o f which doe s no t mee t th e minimu m dept h requirement s
anywhere withi n it s length . If , however , th e projecte d dimension s o f th e botto m o f th e carg o tan k abov e th e doubl e
bottom fall entirely within the area of the double bottom tank or space which meets the minimum height requirement and
provided the side bulkheads bounding the cargo tank above are vertical o r have a slope of not more than 45° from the
vertical, credi t may be given to the par t of the double botto m tank defined b y the projectio n o f the cargo tank bottom.
For simila r case s wher e th e win g tank s abov e th e doubl e botto m ar e segregate d ballas t tank s o r voi d spaces , suc h
credit may also be given. This would not, however , preclud e in the above cases credit being given to a PAS value in the
first case and to a PAC value in the second case where the respective vertical or horizontal protection complies with the
minimum distances prescribed in regulation 18.15.
4 Projecte d dimensions should be used as shown in examples of figures 3 to 8. Figures 7 and 8 represent measure-
ment of the height for the calculation of PAC for double bottom tanks with sloping tank top. Figure s 9 and 1 0 represent
the cases where credit is given in calculation of PAS to part or the whole of a double bottom tank.
Figure 1 - Measurement of minimum width of wing ballast tank at ends of ship
Section vie w
w must be at least 2 m along the entire length of the tank for the tank to be used in the calculation of PAC

Unified Interpretations - Appendix 2
Figure 2 - Measurement of minimum height of double bottom tank at ends of ship
Section view
h must be at least 2 m or - whicheve r is less, along the entire length of the tank for the tank to be used in the calcula-
tion of PA„
Figure 3 - Calculation of PA C and PAS for double bottom tank amidships
Section view
If hdb is at least 2 m or whicheve r is less, along entire tank length,

PAC = hdb x doubl e botto m tank length x 2
PAS = B x doubl e bottom tank length
If hdb is less than 2 m or whicheve r is less,
PAC = h db x doubl e bottom tank length x 2
PAS = 0

Figure 4 - Calculation of PAC and PAs for double bottom tank at ends of ship
Section view
If h db is at least 2 m or whicheve r is less, along entire tank length,

PAC = h x doubl e bottom tank length x 2
PAS = B x doubl e bottom tank length
If hdb is less than 2 m or whicheve r is less,
PAC = h x doubl e bottom tank length x 2
PAS= 0
Figure 5 - Calculation of PAC and PAS for wing tank amidships
Plan view
If W is 2 m or more,
PAC = D x tan k length x 2 *
PAS = W x tan k length x 2 *
If W is less than 2 m,
PAc = 0
PAS = W x tan k lengt h x 2 *
* To include port and starboard.

Figure 6 - Calculation of PAC and PAS for wing tank at end of ship
Plan view at D
Section A-A
If W is 2 m or more,
PAC = D x tan k length x 2 *
PAS = b x tan k length x 2 *
If W is less than 2 m,
PAC = 0
PAS = b x tan k length x 2 *
Figure 7 - Measurement of h for calculation of PAC

for double bottom tanks with sloping tank tops (1)
Section view
PAC = h x doubl e bottom tank length x 2*
* To include port and starboard.

Figure 8 - Measurement of h for calculation of PAC for double bottom tanks with sloping tank tops (2)
Section vie w
PAC = h x doubl e bottom tank length x 2 *
Figure 9 - Calculation of PAS for double bottom tank without clearly

defined turn of bilge area - when wing tank is cargo tank
If h is less than 2 m or , whichever is less, anywher e along the tank length, bu t hdb is at least 2 m o r whicheve r is
less, along the entire tank length within the width of 2b, then:
PAS = 2fa x carg o tank length
To include port and starboard.

Figure 10 - Calculation of PAS for double bottom tank without clearly defined turn
of bilge area - when wing tank is segregated ballast tank or void space
tf h is less than 2 m or whicheve r is less, anywhere along the tank length,

but hdb is at least 2 m or whicheve r is less, along the entire tank length within the width of 2b, then:
PAS = B x carg o tank length

Appendix 3
Connection o f small diamete r line to the manifol d valve

Appendix 4
Specifications for the design, installation and operation of
a part flow system for control of overboard discharges
1 Purpos e
1.1 Th e purpose of these specifications is to provide specific design criteria and installatio n and operational require -
ments for the part flow system referred to in regulatio n 30.6.5 of Annex I o f the International Convention for the Preven-
tion of Pollution from Ships, 1973 , as modified by the Protocol of 1978 relating thereto (MARPOL).
2 Applicatio n
2.1 Oi l tankers delivered o n o r befor e 31 Decembe r 1979 , a s define d i n regulatio n 1.28.1 , may , i n accordanc e with
regulation 30.6.5 of Annex I of MARPOL, discharge dirty ballast water and oil-contaminated water from cargo tank areas
below the waterline , provide d tha t a par t o f the flow i s le d throug h permanen t pipin g t o a readil y accessibl e locatio n
on th e uppe r deck o r abov e wher e i t ma y b e visuall y observe d durin g th e discharg e operatio n an d provide d tha t the
arrangements comply with the requirements established b y the Administration which shall at least contain all the provi-
sions of these specifications.
2.2 Th e part flow concept is based on the principle that the observation of a representative part flow of the overboard
effluent i s equivalen t t o observin g th e entir e effluen t stream . Thes e specification s provid e th e detail s o f th e design ,
installation and operation of a part flow system.
3 Genera l provision s
3.1 Th e par t flo w syste m shal l b e s o fitted tha t i t ca n effectivel y provid e a representativ e sampl e o f the overboar d
effluent for visual display under all norma l operatin g conditions.
3.2 Th e par t flo w syste m i s i n man y respect s simila r to th e samplin g syste m fo r a n oi l discharg e monitorin g an d
control system but shall have pumping and piping arrangements separate from such a system, or combined equivalent
arrangements acceptable to the Administration.
3.3 Th e displa y o f the par t flow shal l b e arrange d i n a sheltere d an d readil y accessibl e locatio n o n th e uppe r dec k
or above, approve d b y the Administration (e.g . th e entranc e to the pump-room) . Regar d shoul d b e given t o effectiv e
communication betwee n the location of the part flow display and the discharge control position.
3.4 Sample s shal l b e taken fro m relevan t section s o f the overboar d discharg e pipin g an d b e passe d t o th e displa y
arrangement through a permanent piping system.
3.5 Th e part flow system shall includ e the following components:
.1 samplin g probes;
.2 sampl e water piping system;
.3 sampl e feed pump(s);
.4 displa y arrangements ;
.5 sampl e discharge arrangements; and, subjec t to the diameter of the sample piping,
.6 flushin g arrangement .
3.6 Th e part flow system shall comply with the applicable safety requirements.
4 Syste m arrangemen t
4.1 Samplin g points
4.1.1 Samplin g poin t location:
.1 Samplin g points shall be so located that relevant samples can be obtained of the effluent being discharged
through outlets below the waterline which are used for operational discharges.
.2 Samplin g point s shal l a s fa r a s practicabl e b e locate d i n pip e section s wher e a turbulent flo w i s normall y
encountered.
.3 Samplin g point s shal l a s fa r a s practicabl e b e arrange d i n accessibl e location s i n vertica l section s o f the
discharge piping.
4.1.2 Samplin g probes :
.1 Samplin g probe s shal l be arrange d to protrud e int o th e pip e a distanc e of abou t on e fourt h of th e pip e
diameter.
.2 Samplin g probe s shall b e arranged for easy withdrawal for cleaning.

.3 Th e par t flow system shal l hav e a stop valv e fitted adjacen t to eac h probe , excep t that where the prob e i s
mounted in a cargo line, two stop valves shall be fitted in series, in the sample line.
.4 Samplin g probes should b e of corrosion-resistant and oil-resistant material, of adequate strength, properl y
jointed and supported.
.5 Samplin g probe s shal l hav e shap e tha t i s no t pron e t o becomin g clogge d b y particl e contaminant s an d
should not generate high hydrodynami c pressures at the sampling probe tip. Figur e 1 i s an example of one
suitable shape of a sampling probe .
.6 Samplin g probes shall have the same nominal bore as the sample piping.
4.2 Sample piping
.1 Th e sample pipin g shal l b e arranged a s straight as possibl e betwee n the sampling point s and the display
arrangement. Shar p bends and pocket s where settled oil or sediment may accumulate should b e avoided.
.2 Th e sampl e pipin g shal l b e s o arrange d tha t sampl e wate r i s conveye d t o the displa y arrangement withi n
20 s. The flow velocity in the piping should no t be less than 2 m/s.
Figure 1 - Sampling probe for a part flow display system
.3 Th e diameter of the piping shall not be less than 40 mm if no fixed flushing arrangement is provided and shall
not be less than 25 mm i f a pressurized flushing arrangement as detailed in paragraph 4.4 is installed.
.4 Th e sample piping should be of corrosion-resistant and oil-resistant material, of adequate strength, properly
jointed and supported.
.5 Wher e several samplin g point s are installed, th e piping shal l be connecte d to a valve chest at the suction
side of the sample feed pump .
4.3 Sample feed pump
.1 Th e sampl e fee d pum p capacit y shal l b e suitabl e t o allo w th e flo w rat e o f th e sampl e wate r t o compl y
with 4.2.2.
4.4 Flushing arrangement
.1 I f the diameter of sample piping is less than 40 mm, a fixed connection from a pressurized sea or fresh water
piping system shall be installed for flushing of the sample piping system.
4.5 Display arrangement
.1 Th e displa y arrangemen t shal l consis t o f a displa y chambe r provide d wit h a sigh t glass . Th e chambe r
should b e of a size that will allow a free fall stream of the sample water to be clearly visible over a length of
at least 200 mm. The Administration ma y approve equivalent arrangements.
.2 Th e displa y arrangemen t shal l incorporat e valve s an d pipin g i n orde r t o allo w par t o f the sampl e flo w t o
bypass the display chamber to obtain a laminar flow for display in the chamber.
.3 Th e display arrangement shall b e designed to be easily opened and cleaned.

.4 Th e interior of the display chamber shall be white except for the background wall which shall be so coloured
as to facilitate the observation of any change in the quality of the sample water.
.5 Th e lower part of the display chamber shall b e shaped lik e a funnel for collection o f the sample water.
.6 A test cock for taking a grab sample shall b e provided i n order that a sample of the water can b e examined
independent of that i n the display chamber.
.7 Th e display arrangement shall b e adequately lighted to facilitate visual observation of the sample water.
4.6 Sampl e discharge arrangement
.1 Th e sampl e wate r leavin g th e displa y chambe r shal l b e route d t o th e se a o r to a slo p tan k through fixe d
piping o f adequate diameter.
5 Operation
5.1 Whe n a discharge of dirty ballast water or other oil-contaminated wate r from the cargo tank area i s taking plac e
through an outlet below the waterline, the part flow system shall provide sample water from the relevant discharge outlet
at all times.
5.2 Th e sampl e wate r shoul d b e observe d particularl y durin g thos e phase s o f th e discharg e operatio n whe n th e
greatest possibility of oil contamination occurs. The discharge shall b e stopped whenever any traces of oil are visible in
the flow and when the oil content meter reading indicate s that the oil content exceeds permissible limits.
5.3 O n those systems that are fitted with flushing arrangements, the sample piping should be flushed after contamina-
tion ha s bee n observe d and , additionally , i t i s recommende d tha t the sampl e pipin g b e flushed afte r eac h perio d o f
usage.
5.4 Th e ship's cargo and ballast handling manuals and, where applicable, those manuals required for crude oil washing
systems or dedicated clean ballast tanks operation shall clearly describe the use of the part flow system i n conjunction
with the ballast discharge and the slop tank decanting procedures .

Appendix 5
Discharges from fixed o r floating platform s
MARPOL and National/regional regulation s

national/regional regulation s
FWKO mean s "free-wate r knock out"

MARPOL Annex I I
Regulations for the control
of pollution b y noxiou s liqui d
substances i n bul k
MARPOL Annex I I
Regulations for the contro l o f pollution
by noxious liqui d substances i n bul k
Chapter 1 -Genera l
Regulation 1
Definitions
For th e purpose s o f this Annex :
1 Anniversary date mean s th e da y an d th e mont h o f each yea r whic h wil l correspon d t o th e dat e o f expiry
of the Internationa l Pollutio n Preventio n Certificat e fo r th e Carriag e o f Noxiou s Liqui d Substance s i n Bulk .
2 Associated piping mean s th e pipelin e fro m th e suctio n poin t i n a carg o tan k t o th e shor e connectio n
used fo r unloadin g th e carg o an d include s al l ship' s piping , pump s an d filter s whic h ar e i n ope n connectio n
with th e carg o unloadin g line .
3 Ballast water
Clean ballast mean s ballas t water carrie d i n a tan k which, sinc e i t was las t use d t o carr y a carg o containin g a
substance i n categor y X , Y o r Z, ha s bee n thoroughl y cleane d an d th e residue s resultin g therefrom hav e bee n
discharged an d th e tan k emptie d i n accordanc e wit h th e appropriat e requirement s o f this Annex .
Segregated ballast mean s ballas t wate r introduce d int o a tan k permanentl y allocate d t o th e carriag e o f ballas t
or cargoe s othe r tha n oi l o r noxiou s liqui d substance s a s variousl y define d i n th e Annexe s o f th e presen t
Convention, an d whic h i s completel y separate d fro m th e carg o an d oi l fue l system .
4 Chemical Codes
Bulk Chemical Code mean s th e Cod e fo r the Constructio n an d Equipmen t of Ships carryin g Dangerou s Chemi -
cals i n Bul k adopte d b y th e Marin e Environmen t Protectio n Committe e o f th e Organizatio n b y resolutio n
MEPC.20(22), a s amende d b y th e Organization , provide d tha t suc h amendment s ar e adopte d an d brough t
into forc e i n accordanc e wit h th e provision s o f article 1 6 o f the presen t Conventio n concernin g amendmen t
procedures applicabl e t o a n appendi x t o a n Annex .
International Bulk Chemical Code mean s th e Internationa l Cod e fo r th e Constructio n an d Equipmen t o f Ship s
Carrying Dangerou s Chemical s i n Bul k adopte d b y th e Marin e Environmen t Protectio n Committe e o f th e
Organization b y resolutio n MEPC.19(22) , a s amende d b y th e Organization , provide d tha t suc h amendment s
are adopte d an d brough t int o forc e i n accordanc e wit h th e provision s o f articl e 1 6 o f the presen t Conventio n
concerning amendmen t procedure s applicabl e t o a n appendi x t o a n Annex .
5 Depth of water mean s th e charte d depth .
6 En route mean s tha t th e shi p i s unde r wa y a t se a o n a cours e o r courses , includin g deviatio n fro m th e
shortest direc t route , whic h a s fa r a s practicabl e fo r navigationa l purposes , wil l caus e an y discharg e t o b e
spread ove r as grea t an are a o f the se a a s i s reasonabl e an d practicable .

Annex II: Regulations for the control of pollution by noxious liquid substances in bulk
Regulation 1
7 Liquid substances ar e thos e havin g a vapou r pressur e no t exceedin g 0.2 8 MP a absolut e a t a temperatur e
of 37.8°C .
8 Manual mean s Procedure s an d Arrangement s Manua l i n accordanc e wit h th e mode l give n i n appen -
dix I V o f this Annex .
in questio n i s establishe d i n accordanc e wit h internationa l law , excep t that , fo r th e purpose s o f th e presen t
Convention "fro m th e neares t land " of f th e north-easter n coas t o f Australi a shal l mea n fro m th e lin e draw n
from a poin t on th e coas t of Australia in :

thence to a poin t latitud e 0 9 1 0 ' S , longitud e 143°52 ' E ,
thence to a poin t latitud e 13°00 ' S , longitud e 145°00 ' E ,
thence to a point latitud e 17°30 ' S , longitud e 147°00 ' E ,
thence t o a poin t latitud e 24°30'S , longitud e 154°00'E ,
thence t o a poin t o n th e coas t o f Australia
in latitud e 24°42' S, longitud e 153°15 ' E.
10 Noxious liquid substance mean s an y substanc e indicate d i n th e Pollutio n Categor y colum n o f chapter 1 7
or 1 8 o f the Internationa l Bul k Chemical Cod e o r provisionall y assesse d unde r the provision s o f regulatio n 6. 3
as fallin g int o categor y X , Y o r Z .
11 ppm mean s m l / m 3 .
12 Residue mean s an y noxiou s liqui d substanc e whic h remain s fo r disposal .
13 Residue/water mixture mean s residu e t o whic h wate r ha s bee n adde d fo r an y purpos e (e.g. , tan k clean -
ing, ballasting , bilg e slops).
14 Ship construction
14.1 Ship constructed mean s a shi p th e kee l o f which i s lai d o r whic h i s a t a simila r stag e o f construction . A
ship converte d t o a chemica l tanker , irrespectiv e o f th e dat e o f construction , shal l b e treate d a s a chemica l
tanker constructe d o n th e dat e o n whic h suc h conversio n commenced . Thi s conversio n provisio n shal l no t
apply t o th e modificatio n o f a shi p whic h complie s wit h al l o f the followin g conditions :
.1 th e shi p i s constructe d befor e 1 Jul y 1986 ; an d
.2 th e shi p i s certifie d unde r th e Bul k Chemica l Cod e t o carr y onl y thos e product s identifie d b y th e
Code a s substance s wit h pollutio n hazard s only .
14.2 Similar stage of construction mean s th e stag e a t which :
.1 constructio n identifiabl e with a specifi c shi p begins ; an d
.2 assembl y of that ship ha s commenced comprisin g at least 50 tonnes or one per cent of the estimated
mass o f all structura l material , whicheve r i s less .
15 Solidifying/non-solidifying
15.1 Solidifying substance mean s a noxiou s liqui d substanc e which :
.1 i n the case of a substance with a meltin g point of less than 15°C , i s at a temperature of less than 5° C
above it s meltin g poin t a t th e tim e o f unloading ; o r

Chapter 1 - General
Regulations 2, 3 , 4
.2 i n th e cas e o f a substanc e wit h a meltin g poin t of equal t o o r greater than 15°C , i s a t a temperatur e
of les s tha n 10° C abov e it s meltin g poin t a t the tim e o f unloading .
15.2 Non-solidifying substance mean s a noxiou s liqui d substance , whic h i s no t a solidifyin g substance .
16 Tanker
16.1 Chemical tanker mean s a shi p constructe d o r adapte d fo r th e carriag e i n bul k o f any liqui d produc t liste d
in chapte r 1 7 o f the Internationa l Bul k Chemica l Code .
16.2 NLS tanker mean s a shi p constructe d o r adapte d t o carr y a carg o o f noxiou s liqui d substance s i n bul k
and include s a n "oi l tanker " a s define d i n Anne x I o f the presen t Conventio n whe n certifie d t o carr y a carg o
or par t carg o o f noxiou s liqui d substance s i n bulk .
17 Viscosity
17.1 High-viscosity substance mean s a noxiou s liqui d substanc e i n categor y X o r Y wit h a viscosit y equa l t o
or greate r than 5 0 mPa. s a t the unloadin g temperature .
17.2 Low-viscosity substance mean s a noxiou s liqui d substanc e whic h i s no t a high-viscosit y substance .
Regulation 2
Application
1 Unles s expressl y provide d otherwise , th e provision s o f thi s Anne x shal l appl y t o al l ship s certifie d t o
carry noxiou s liqui d substance s i n bulk .
2 Wher e a carg o subjec t to the provision s o f Annex I o f the presen t Convention i s carrie d i n a carg o spac e
of an NL S tanker , th e appropriat e requirement s o f Annex I o f the presen t Convention shal l als o apply .
Regulation 3
Exceptions
1 Th e discharg e requirement s o f this Anne x shal l no t appl y to th e discharg e int o th e se a o f noxiou s liqui d
substances o r mixture s containin g suc h substance s whe n suc h a discharge :
.1 i s necessar y for the purpos e o f securing the safet y o f a shi p o r saving lif e a t sea; o r
.2 result s fro m damag e t o a shi p o r it s equipment :

.2.1 provide d tha t al l reasonabl e precaution s hav e bee n take n afte r the occurrence of the damag e
or discover y o f the discharg e fo r th e purpos e o f preventin g o r minimizin g th e discharge ; an d
.2.2 excep t i f the owne r o r th e maste r acte d eithe r wit h inten t to caus e damage , o r recklessl y an d
with knowledg e tha t damag e woul d probabl y result ; o r
.3 i s approved b y the Administration, whe n bein g use d for the purpose of combating specific pollutio n
incidents i n orde r t o minimiz e th e damag e fro m pollution . An y suc h discharg e shal l b e subjec t t o
the approva l o f any Governmen t i n whos e jurisdictio n i t i s contemplate d th e discharg e wil l occur .
Regulation 4
Exemptions
1 Wit h respec t t o amendment s t o carriag e requirement s du e t o th e upgradin g o f th e categorizatio n o f a

substance, th e followin g shal l apply :
.1 wher e a n amendmen t to this Anne x an d the Internationa l Bul k Chemical Cod e an d Bul k Chemica l
Code involve s change s t o th e structur e o r equipmen t an d fitting s du e t o th e upgradin g o f th e

Regulation 4
requirements fo r th e carriag e o f certai n substances , th e Administratio n ma y modif y o r dela y fo r

a specifie d perio d th e applicatio n o f suc h a n amendmen t t o ship s constructe d befor e th e dat e
of entr y int o forc e o f tha t amendment , i f th e immediat e applicatio n o f suc h a n amendmen t i s
considered unreasonabl e o r impracticable . Suc h relaxatio n shal l b e determine d wit h respec t t o
each substance ;
.2 th e Administratio n allowin g a relaxatio n o f the applicatio n o f an amendmen t unde r this paragrap h

shall submi t to th e Organizatio n a repor t givin g detail s o f the shi p o r ship s concerned , th e cargoe s
certified t o carry , th e trad e i n whic h eac h shi p i s engage d an d th e justificatio n fo r th e relaxation ,
for circulatio n t o th e Partie s t o th e Conventio n fo r thei r informatio n an d appropriat e action , i f any,
and reflec t the exemptio n o n th e Certificat e a s referre d t o i n regulatio n 7 or- 9 o f this Annex ;
.3 Notwithstandin g th e above , a n Administratio n ma y exemp t ship s fro m th e carriag e requirement s

under regulatio n 1 1 fo r ship s certifie d t o carr y individuall y identifie d vegetabl e oil s identifie d b y
the relevan t footnote i n chapte r 1 7 o f the IB C Code , provide d th e shi p complie s wit h th e following '
conditions:
.3.1 subjec t to this regulation , th e NL S tanker shall mee t all requirement s for ship type 3 a s identi -
fied i n th e IB C Cod e excep t for carg o tan k location ;
.3.2 unde r thi s regulation , carg o tank s shal l b e locate d a t th e followin g distance s inboard . Th e
entire carg o tan k lengt h shal l b e protecte d b y ballas t tank s o r space s othe r tha n tank s tha t
carry oi l a s follows:
.3.2.1 win g tank s o r space s shal l b e arrange d suc h tha t carg o tank s ar e locate d inboar d o f
the moulde d lin e o f the sid e shel l platin g nowher e les s tha n 76 0 mm ;
.3.2.2 doubl e botto m tank s o r space s shal l b e arrange d suc h tha t the distanc e betwee n th e
bottom o f the carg o tank s an d the moulde d lin e o f the botto m shel l platin g measure d
at righ t angle s t o th e botto m shel l platin g i s no t les s tha n 6/1 5 (m ) o r 2. 0 m a t th e
centreline, whicheve r i s th e lesser . Th e minimu m distanc e shal l b e 1. 0 m ;
.3.3 th e relevan t certificat e shal l indicat e th e exemptio n granted .
2 Subjec t t o th e provision s o f paragrap h 3 o f thi s regulation , th e provision s o f regulatio n 12. 1 nee d no t

apply t o a shi p constructe d befor e 1 Jul y 198 6 whic h i s engage d i n restricte d voyage s a s determine d b y th e
Administration between :
.1 port s o r terminals withi n a Stat e Part y to the presen t Convention; o r
.2 port s o r terminal s o f State s Partie s t o th e presen t Convention .
3 Th e provision s o f paragraph 2 o f this regulatio n shal l onl y appl y t o a shi p constructe d befor e 1 Jul y 198 6
if:
.1 eac h tim e a tank containing category X, Y or Z substances or mixtures i s to be washed o r ballasted,

the tan k i s washe d i n accordanc e wit h a prewas h procedur e approve d b y th e Administratio n i n
compliance wit h appendi x V I o f this Annex , an d th e tan k washing s ar e discharge d t o a receptio n
facility;
.2 subsequen t washing s o r ballas t water ar e discharge d t o a receptio n facilit y o r a t se a i n accordanc e

with othe r provision s o f this Annex ;
.3 th e adequac y o f the receptio n facilitie s a t the port s o r terminal s referre d t o above , fo r th e purpos e
of this paragraph , i s approve d b y th e Government s o f the State s Partie s t o th e presen t Conventio n
within whic h suc h port s o r terminals ar e situated ;
.4 i n th e cas e o f ship s engage d i n voyage s t o port s o r terminal s unde r th e jurisdictio n o f othe r State s
Parties t o th e presen t Convention , th e Administratio n communicate s t o th e Organization , fo r
circulation t o th e Partie s t o th e Convention , particular s o f the exemption , fo r thei r informatio n an d
appropriate action , i f any; an d
.5 th e certificat e require d unde r this Anne x i s endorse d t o th e effec t that the shi p i s solel y engage d i n
such restricte d voyages .

Chapter 7 - General
Regulation 5
4 Fo r a shi p whos e constructiona l an d operationa l feature s ar e suc h tha t ballastin g o f carg o tank s i s no t
required an d carg o tan k washin g i s onl y require d fo r repai r o r dry-docking , th e Administratio n ma y allo w
exemption fro m th e provision s o f regulatio n 12 , provide d tha t al l o f th e followin g condition s ar e complie d
with:
.1 th e design , constructio n an d equipmen t o f th e shi p ar e approve d b y th e Administration , havin g

regard t o th e servic e for which i t i s intended ;
.2 an y effluen t fro m tan k washing s whic h ma y b e carrie d ou t befor e a repai r o r dry-dockin g i s

discharged t o a receptio n facility , th e adequac y o f which i s ascertaine d b y th e Administration ;
.3 th e certificat e require d unde r thi s Anne x indicates :

.3.1 tha t eac h carg o tan k i s certifie d fo r th e carriag e o f a restricte d numbe r o f substance s whic h
are comparabl e an d ca n b e carrie d alternatel y i n th e sam e tan k withou t intermediat e clean -
ing; an d
.3.2 th e particular s o f the exemption ;
.4 th e shi p carrie s a Manua l approve d b y th e Administration ; an d
.5 i n th e cas e o f ships engage d i n voyage s t o port s o r terminal s unde r th e jurisdiction o f othe r State s
Parties t o th e presen t Convention , th e Administratio n communicate s t o th e Organization , fo r
circulation t o th e Partie s t o th e Convention , particular s o f the exemption , fo r their informatio n an d
appropriate action , i f any.
Regulation 5
Equivalents
1 Th e Administratio n ma y allo w an y fitting , material , applianc e o r apparatu s t o b e fitte d i n a shi p a s a n
alternative t o tha t require d b y this Anne x i f such fitting , material , applianc e o r apparatu s i s a t leas t a s effectiv e
as tha t require d b y thi s Annex . Thi s authorit y o f th e Administratio n shal l no t exten d t o th e substitutio n o f
operational method s t o effec t th e contro l o f discharg e o f noxiou s liqui d substance s a s equivalen t t o thos e
design an d constructio n feature s whic h ar e prescribe d b y regulation s i n thi s Annex .
2 Th e Administration whic h allow s a fitting , material , applianc e o r apparatu s a s alternativ e to tha t require d
by this Annex , unde r paragrap h 1 o f this regulation , shal l communicat e t o th e Organization , fo r circulation t o
the Partie s t o th e Convention , particular s thereof , fo r thei r informatio n an d appropriat e action , i f any.
3 Notwithstandin g the provision s o f paragraphs 1 an d 2 o f this regulation , th e constructio n an d equipmen t

of liquefie d ga s carrier s certifie d t o carr y noxiou s liqui d substance s liste d i n th e applicabl e Ga s Carrie r Code ,
shall b e deemed t o b e equivalen t to the construction an d equipmen t requirement s containe d i n regulation s 1 1
and 1 2 o f this Annex , provide d tha t the ga s carrie r meet s al l followin g conditions :
.1 hol d a Certificat e of Fitness i n accordanc e with th e appropriate Ga s Carrie r Code for ships certifie d
to carr y liquefie d gase s i n bulk ;
.2 hol d a n Internationa l Pollutio n Preventio n Certificat e for the Carriag e of Noxious Liqui d Substance s
in Bulk , i n whic h i t i s certifie d tha t th e ga s carrie r ma y carr y onl y thos e noxiou s liqui d substance s
identified an d liste d i n th e appropriat e Ga s Carrie r Code ;
.3 b e provide d wit h segregate d ballas t arrangements ;
.4 b e provide d wit h pumpin g an d pipin g arrangement s which , t o th e satisfactio n o f th e Administra -

tion, ensur e tha t the quantit y o f cargo residu e remainin g i n th e tan k an d it s associate d pipin g afte r
unloading doe s no t excee d th e applicabl e quantit y o f residu e a s require d b y regulatio n 12.1 , 12. 2
or 12.3 ; an d
.5 b e provide d wit h a Manual , approve d b y th e Administration , ensurin g tha t n o operationa l mixin g

of carg o residue s an d wate r wil l occu r an d tha t n o carg o residue s wil l remai n i n th e tan k afte r
applying th e ventilatio n procedure s prescribe d i n th e Manual .

Chapter 2 - Categorization o f noxiou s liqui d substance s
Regulation 6
Categorization and listing of noxious liquid substances and other substances
1 Fo r th e purpos e o f th e regulation s o f thi s Annex , noxiou s liqui d substance s shal l b e divide d int o fou r
categories a s follows:
.1 Categor y X : Noxiou s liqui d substance s which , i f discharge d int o th e se a fro m tan k cleanin g o r
deballasting operations, ar e deemed to present a majo r hazar d t o either marin e resource s or huma n
health and , therefore , justif y the prohibitio n o f the discharg e int o th e marin e environment ;
.2 Categor y Y : Noxiou s liqui d substance s which , i f discharge d int o th e se a fro m tan k cleanin g o r
deballasting operations , ar e deeme d t o presen t a hazar d t o eithe r marin e resource s o r huma n
health o r caus e har m t o amenitie s o r othe r legitimat e use s o f the se a an d therefor e justif y a limita -
tion o n th e qualit y an d quantit y o f th e discharg e int o th e marin e environment ;
.3 Categor y Z : Noxiou s liqui d substance s which , i f discharge d int o th e se a fro m tan k cleanin g o r
deballasting operations, ar e deemed to present a mino r hazard to either marin e resource s or huma n
health an d therefor e justif y les s stringen t restriction s o n th e qualit y an d quantit y o f th e discharg e
into th e marin e environment ;
.4 Othe r substances : Substance s indicate d a s OS (Othe r Substances) i n th e pollutio n categor y column

of chapter 1 8 o f the Internationa l Bul k Chemical Cod e which hav e bee n evaluate d an d foun d t o fall
outside categor y X , Y o r Z a s define d i n regulatio n 6. 1 o f this Anne x becaus e the y are , a t present ,
considered t o presen t n o har m t o marin e resources , huma n health , amenitie s o r othe r legitimat e
uses o f th e se a whe n discharge d int o th e se a fro m tan k cleanin g o r deballastin g operations . Th e
discharge o f bilge o r ballas t water o r othe r residue s o r mixture s containin g onl y substance s referre d
to a s "Othe r Substances " shal l no t b e subjec t to an y requirement s o f the Annex .
2 Guideline s fo r us e i n th e categorizatio n o f noxiou s liqui d substance s ar e give n i n appendi x I t o thi s

Annex.
3 Wher e it is proposed to carry a liquid substance in bulk which ha s not been categorized under paragraph 1
of thi s regulation , th e Government s o f Partie s t o th e Conventio n involve d i n th e propose d operatio n shal l
establish an d agre e o n a provisiona l assessmen t fo r th e propose d operatio n o n th e basi s o f th e guideline s
referred t o i n paragrap h 2 o f this regulation . Unti l ful l agreemen t amon g th e Government s involve d ha s bee n
reached, th e substance shall no t be carried. A s soon a s possible, bu t not late r than 3 0 days after the agreement
has bee n reached , th e Governmen t of the producin g or shippin g country , initiatin g the agreemen t concerned ,
shall notif y th e Organizatio n an d provid e detail s o f the substanc e an d th e provisiona l assessmen t fo r annua l
circulation t o al l Partie s fo r their information . Th e Organizatio n shal l maintai n a registe r o f all suc h substance s
and thei r provisiona l assessmen t unti l suc h tim e a s th e substance s ar e formally include d i n th e IB C Code .

Regulation 7
Survey and certification of chemical tankers
Notwithstanding th e provision s o f regulation s 8 , 9 , an d 1 0 o f this Annex , chemica l tanker s whic h hav e bee n
surveyed an d certifie d b y State s Partie s t o th e presen t Conventio n i n accordanc e wit h th e provision s o f
the Internationa l Bul k Chemica l Cod e o r th e Bul k Chemica l Code , a s applicable , shal l b e deeme d t o hav e
complied wit h th e provision s o f the sai d regulations , an d th e certificat e issue d unde r tha t Cod e shal l hav e th e
same forc e an d receiv e th e sam e recognitio n a s th e certificat e issue d unde r regulatio n 9 o f this Annex .
Regulation 8
Surveys
1 Ship s carryin g noxiou s liqui d substance s i n bul k shal l b e subjec t to th e survey s specifie d below :
.1 A n initia l surve y befor e th e shi p i s pu t i n servic e o r befor e th e Certificat e require d unde r regula -
tion 9 o f thi s Anne x i s issue d fo r th e firs t time , an d whic h shal l includ e a complet e surve y o f it s
structure, equipment , systems , fittings , arrangement s an d materia l i n s o fa r a s th e shi p i s covere d
by this Annex. Thi s survey shall b e such a s to ensure that the structure, equipment , systems , fittings ,
arrangements an d materia l full y compl y wit h th e applicabl e requirement s o f this Annex .
.2 A renewa l surve y a t interval s specifie d b y th e Administration , bu t no t exceedin g 5 years , excep t

where regulatio n 10.2 , 10.5 , 10.6 , o r 10. 7 o f this Anne x i s applicable . Th e renewa l surve y shal l b e
such a s t o ensur e tha t th e structure , equipment , systems , fittings , arrangement s an d materia l full y
comply wit h applicabl e requirement s o f thi s Annex .
.3 A n intermediat e surve y withi n 3 month s befor e o r afte r th e secon d anniversar y dat e o r withi n 3
months befor e o r afte r the third anniversar y dat e o f the Certificat e which shal l tak e the plac e o f one
of th e annua l survey s specifie d i n paragrap h 1. 4 o f thi s regulation . Th e intermediat e surve y shal l
be suc h a s t o ensur e tha t th e equipmen t an d associate d pum p an d pipin g system s full y compl y
with th e applicabl e requirement s o f this Anne x an d ar e i n goo d workin g order . Suc h intermediat e
surveys shal l b e endorse d o n th e Certificat e issue d unde r regulatio n 9 o f this Annex .
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.4 A n annua l surve y within 3 month s before or after each anniversar y date of the Certificate includin g a
general inspectio n o f the structure, equipment , systems , fittings , arrangement s and materia l referre d
to i n paragrap h 1. 1 o f this regulatio n t o ensur e tha t they hav e bee n maintaine d i n accordanc e wit h
paragraph 3 o f thi s regulatio n an d tha t the y remai n satisfactor y fo r th e servic e fo r whic h th e shi p
is intended . Suc h annua l survey s shal l b e endorse d o n th e Certificat e issue d unde r regulatio n 9 o f
this Annex .
.5 A n additiona l surve y eithe r genera l o r partial , accordin g t o th e circumstances , shal l b e mad e afte r
a repai r resultin g from investigation s prescribe d i n paragrap h 3 o f this regulation , o r wheneve r an y
requirements o f this Annex .

Regulation 8
2.1 Survey s o f ships, a s regard s th e enforcemen t of the provision s o f this Annex , shal l b e carrie d ou t b y offic-
ers o f the Administration. Th e Administration may , however , entrus t the survey s eithe r to surveyor s nominate d
for the purpos e o r t o organization s recognize d b y it .
2.2 Th e recognized organization, referre d to i n paragrap h 2. 1 o f this regulation , shal l compl y with the Guide-
lines adopte d b y the Organizatio n b y resolutio n A.739(18), * a s ma y b e amende d b y the Organization , an d th e
specification adopte d b y th e Organizatio n b y resolutio n A.789(19) , a s ma y b e amende d b y th e Organization ,
provided tha t such amendment s ar e adopted , brough t int o force and tak e effect i n accordanc e with th e provi -
sions o f article 1 6 o f the presen t Convention concernin g th e amendmen t procedure s applicabl e t o thi s Annex .
2.3 A n Administratio n nominatin g surveyor s o r recognizin g organization s t o conduc t survey s a s se t fort h

in paragrap h 2. 1 o f thi s regulatio n shall , a s a minimum , empowe r an y nominate d surveyo r o r recognize d
organization to :
.1 requir e repair s t o a ship ; an d ' • *
.2 cany ou t survey s i f requeste d b y th e appropriat e authoritie s o f a por t State .
2.4 Th e Administratio n shal l notif y th e Organizatio n o f th e specifi c responsibilitie s an d condition s o f th e

authority delegate d t o th e nominate d surveyor s o r recognize d organizations , fo r circulatio n t o Partie s t o th e
present Conventio n fo r th e informatio n o f their officers .
2.5 Whe n a nominate d surveyo r o r recognize d organizatio n determine s tha t th e conditio n o f the shi p o r it s
equipment doe s no t correspon d substantiall y wit h th e particular s o f the Certificate , o r i s suc h tha t the shi p i s
not fi t to procee d t o se a withou t presentin g a n unreasonabl e threa t o f har m t o th e marin e environment , suc h
surveyor or organization shal l immediatel y ensure that corrective action i s taken an d shal l i n du e course notif y
the Administration. I f such correctiv e action i s no t taken th e Certificat e shoul d b e withdrawn an d the Adminis-
tration shal l b e notifie d immediately , an d i f the shi p i s i n a por t of another Party , th e appropriat e authoritie s o f
the por t State shal l als o b e notifie d immediately . Whe n a n office r of the Administration , a nominate d surveyo r
or a recognize d organizatio n ha s notifie d th e appropriat e authoritie s o f the por t State , th e Governmen t of the
port Stat e concerne d shal l giv e suc h officer , surveyo r o r organizatio n an y necessar y assistanc e t o carr y ou t
their obligation s unde r thi s regulation . Whe n applicable , th e Governmen t o f th e por t Stat e concerne d shal l
2.6 I n ever y case , th e Administratio n concerne d shal l full y guarante e the completenes s an d efficienc y o f the
3.1 Th e conditio n o f th e shi p an d it s equipmen t shal l b e maintaine d t o confor m wit h th e provision s o f th e

present Conventio n t o ensur e tha t the shi p i n al l respect s wil l remai n fi t to procee d t o se a withou t presenting
3.2 Afte r an y surve y o f th e shi p require d unde r paragrap h 1 o f thi s regulatio n ha s bee n completed , n o
change shal l b e mad e i n th e structure , equipment , systems , fittings , arrangement s o r materia l covere d b y th e
survey, withou t th e sanctio n o f th e Administration , excep t th e direc t replacemen t o f suc h equipmen t an d
fittings.
3.3 Wheneve r a n acciden t occurs t o a shi p o r a defec t i s discovere d whic h substantiall y affect s th e integrit y
of th e shi p o r th e efficienc y o r completenes s o f it s equipmen t covere d b y thi s Annex , th e maste r o r owne r
nominated surveyo r responsibl e fo r issuin g the relevan t Certificate, w h o shal l caus e investigation s t o b e initi -
ated t o determine whether a surve y a s require d b y paragrap h 1 o f this regulatio n i s necessary . I f the shi p i s i n
port Stat e an d th e nominate d surveyo r o r recognize d organizatio n shal l ascertai n tha t suc h repor t ha s bee n
made.
As amended by resolution MSC.208(81).

Regulations 9 , 1 0
Regulation 9
Issue or endorsement of Certificate
1A n Internationa l Pollutio n Preventio n Certificat e fo r th e Carriag e o f Noxiou s Liqui d Substance s i n Bul k
shall b e issued , afte r a n initia l o r renewa l surve y i n accordanc e wit h th e provision s o f regulatio n 8 o f thi s
Annex, t o an y shi p intende d t o carr y noxiou s liqui d substance s i n bul k an d whic h i s engage d i n voyage s t o
ports o r terminal s unde r th e jurisdictio n o f othe r Partie s t o th e Convention .
2 Suc h Certificat e shal l b e issue d o r endorse d eithe r b y th e Administratio n o r b y an y perso n o r organiza -

tion dul y authorize d b y it . I n ever y case , th e Administratio n assume s ful l responsibilit y fo r th e Certificate .
3.1 Th e Governmen t o f a Part y t o th e Conventio n may , a t th e reques t o f the Administration , caus e a shi p t o
be surveye d and , i f satisfie d tha t th e provision s o f this Anne x ar e complie d with , shal l issu e o r authoriz e th e
issue o f an Internationa l Pollutio n Preventio n Certificat e for the Carriag e o f Noxiou s Liqui d Substance s i n Bul k
to th e shi p and , wher e appropriate , endors e o r authoriz e th e endorsemen t o f tha t Certificat e o n th e ship , i n
accordance wit h thi s Annex .
3.2 A cop y o f the Certificat e an d a cop y o f the surve y repor t shal l b e transmitte d a s soo n a s possibl e t o th e
3.3 A Certificat e s o issue d shal l contai n a statemen t t o th e effec t tha t i t ha s bee n issue d a t th e reques t o f
the Administratio n an d i t shal l hav e th e sam e forc e an d receiv e th e sam e recognitio n a s th e Certificat e issue d
under paragrap h 1 o f this regulation .
3.4 N o Internationa l Pollutio n Preventio n Certificat e fo r th e Carriag e o f Noxiou s Liqui d Substance s i n Bul k
shall b e issue d t o a shi p whic h i s entitle d t o fl y th e fla g o f a Stat e which i s no t a party .
4 Th e Internationa l Pollutio n Preventio n Certificat e fo r th e Carriag e o f Noxiou s Liqui d Substance s i n Bul k

shall b e draw n u p i n th e for m correspondin g t o th e mode l give n i n appendi x II I t o thi s Anne x an d shal l b e a t
least i n English , Frenc h o r Spanish . Wher e entrie s i n a n officia l nationa l languag e o f the Stat e whos e fla g the
ship i s entitle d t o fl y ar e als o used , thi s shal l prevai l i n th e cas e o f a disput e o r discrepancy .
Regulation 10
Duration and validity of Certificate
1A n Internationa l Pollutio n Preventio n Certificat e fo r th e Carriag e o f Noxiou s Liqui d Substance s i n Bul k

shall b e issue d fo r a perio d specifie d b y th e Administratio n whic h shal l no t excee d 5 years .
2.1 Notwithstandin g th e requirement s o f paragrap h 1 o f thi s regulation , whe n th e renewa l surve y i s

completed withi n 3 month s befor e the expiry dat e o f the existing Certificate , th e ne w Certificat e shal l b e vali d
from th e dat e o f completion o f the renewa l surve y t o a dat e no t exceedin g 5 year s fro m th e dat e o f expir y o f
the existin g Certificate .
2.2 Whe n the renewa l surve y i s completed after the expiry date of the existing Certificate, th e ne w Certificate
shall b e vali d fro m th e dat e o f completion o f the renewa l surve y to a dat e no t exceeding 5 year s from th e dat e
of expir y o f the existin g Certificate .
2.3 W h e n th e renewa l surve y i s complete d mor e tha n 3 month s befor e th e expir y dat e o f th e existin g
Certificate, th e ne w Certificat e shal l b e vali d fro m th e dat e o f completion o f the renewa l surve y t o a dat e no t
exceeding 5 year s fro m th e dat e o f completion o f the renewa l survey .
3I f a Certificat e i s issue d fo r a perio d o f les s than 5 years , th e Administration ma y extend th e validity of the
Certificate beyond the expiry date to the maximu m perio d specifie d i n paragrap h 1 o f this regulation , provide d
that the survey s referre d t o i n regulatio n 8.1. 3 an d 8.1. 4 o f this Anne x applicabl e when a Certificat e i s issue d
for a perio d o f 5 year s ar e carrie d ou t as appropriate .
4I f a renewa l surve y ha s bee n complete d an d a ne w Certificat e canno t b e issue d o r place d o n boar d th e

ship befor e the expiry date of the existing Certificate, th e person o r organization authorize d b y the Administra-
tion ma y endors e th e existin g Certificat e an d suc h a Certificat e shal l b e accepte d a s vali d fo r a furthe r perio d
which shal l no t excee d 5 month s fro m th e expir y date .

Regulation 1 0
5I f a shi p a t the tim e whe n a Certificat e expire s i s no t i n a por t i n whic h i t i s t o b e surveyed , th e Admin -
istration ma y exten d th e perio d o f validit y o f th e Certificat e bu t thi s extensio n shal l b e grante d onl y fo r th e
purpose o f allowing the shi p t o complet e it s voyag e t o th e por t i n whic h i t i s t o b e surveyed , an d the n onl y i n
cases wher e i t appear s prope r an d reasonabl e t o d o so . N o Certificate s shal l b e extende d fo r a perio d longe r
than 3 months , an d a shi p to which a n extensio n i s granted shal l not , o n it s arriva l i n th e por t i n whic h i t i s to
be surveyed , b e entitled b y virtue o f such extensio n t o leav e that port without havin g a ne w Certificate. Whe n
the renewa l surve y i s completed , th e ne w Certificat e shal l b e vali d t o a dat e no t exceedin g 5 year s fro m th e
date o f expir y o f the existin g Certificat e befor e th e extensio n wa s granted .
6A Certificate issue d to a ship engaged o n shor t voyages which ha s no t been extende d unde r the foregoing
provisions o f thi s regulatio n ma y b e extende d b y th e Administratio n fo r a perio d o f grac e o f u p t o on e mont h
from th e dat e o f expiry state d o n it . Whe n th e renewa l surve y i s completed , th e ne w Certificat e shal l b e vali d
to a dat e no t exceedin g 5 year s fro m th e dat e o f expir y o f th e existin g Certificat e befor e th e extensio n wa s
granted.
7I n specia l circumstances , a s determine d b y th e Administration , a ne w Certificat e nee d no t b e date d

from th e dat e o f expir y o f th e existin g Certificat e a s require d b y paragrap h 2.2 , 5 o r 6 o f thi s regulation . I n
these specia l circumstances , th e ne w Certificat e shal l b e vali d t o a dat e no t exceeding 5 year s fro m th e dat e
of completio n o f th e renewa l survey .

Annex, then :
.1 th e anniversar y dat e show n o n th e Certificat e shal l b e amende d b y endorsemen t to a dat e whic h

shall no t b e mor e tha n 3 month s late r than th e dat e o n whic h th e surve y wa s completed ;
.2 th e subsequen t annua l o r intermediat e surve y require d b y regulatio n 8 o f thi s Anne x shal l b e

completed a t the interval s prescribe d b y tha t regulatio n usin g the ne w anniversar y date ;
.3 th e expir y dat e ma y remai n unchange d provide d on e o r mor e annua l o r intermediat e surveys , a s

appropriate, ar e carrie d ou t s o tha t th e maximu m interval s betwee n th e survey s prescribe d b y
regulation 8 o f this Anne x ar e no t exceeded .
9A Certificate issue d unde r regulatio n 9 o f this Anne x shal l ceas e to b e valid i n an y of the following cases:
.1 i f the relevan t survey s ar e no t complete d withi n th e period s specifie d unde r regulatio n 8. 1 o f thi s
Annex;
.2 i f the Certificat e i s no t endorse d i n accordanc e wit h regulatio n 8.1. 3 o r 8.1. 4 o f this Annex ;
.3 upo n transfe r o f the shi p t o th e fla g o f anothe r State . A ne w Certificat e shal l onl y b e issue d whe n
the Governmen t issuin g th e ne w Certificat e i s full y satisfie d tha t the shi p i s i n complianc e wit h th e
requirements o f regulatio n 8.3. 1 an d 8.3. 2 o f this Annex . I n th e cas e o f a transfe r betwee n Parties ,
if requested withi n 3 month s afte r the transfer ha s take n place , th e Governmen t of the Part y whose
flag th e shi p wa s formerl y entitle d t o fl y shall , a s soo n a s possible , transmi t t o th e Administratio n
copies o f th e Certificat e carrie d b y th e shi p befor e th e transfe r and , i f available , copie s o f th e
relevant surve y reports .

Chapter 4 - Design , construction , arrangemen t and equipmen t
Regulation 11
Design, construction, equipment and operations
1 Th e design , construction , equipmen t an d operatio n o f ship s certifie d t o carr y noxiou s liqui d substance s
in bul k identifie d i n chapte r 1 7 o f th e Internationa l Bul k Chemica l Code , shal l b e i n complianc e wit h th e
following provision s t o minimiz e th e uncontrolle d discharg e int o th e se a o f such substances :
.1 th e Internationa l Bul k Chemica l Cod e whe n th e chemica l tanke r i s constructe d o n o r afte r

1 Jul y 1986 ; o r
.2 th e Bul k Chemica l Cod e a s referre d t o i n paragrap h 1.7. 2 o f that Cod e for :
.2.1 ship s fo r whic h th e buildin g contrac t i s place d o n o r afte r 2 Novembe r 197 3 bu t constructe d
before 1 Jul y 1986 , an d whic h ar e engage d o n voyage s t o port s o r terminal s unde r the juris-
diction o f other State s Partie s t o th e Convention ; an d
.2.2 ship s constructe d o n o r after 1 Jul y 198 3 bu t before 1 Jul y 1986 , whic h ar e engaged solel y on
voyages betwee n port s or terminals within th e Stat e the flag of which th e ship i s entitled to fly.
.3 Th e Bul k Chemica l Cod e a s referre d t o i n paragrap h 1.7. 3 o f that Code for:
.3.1 ship s fo r whic h th e buildin g contrac t i s place d befor e 2 Novembe r 197 3 an d whic h ar e
engaged o n voyage s t o port s o r terminal s unde r th e jurisdictio n o f othe r State s Partie s t o th e
Convention; an d
.3.2 ship s constructe d befor e 1 Jul y 198 3 whic h ar e solel y engage d o n voyage s betwee n port s o r
terminals withi n th e Stat e th e fla g o f which th e shi p i s entitle d t o fly .
2I n respec t o f ship s othe r tha n chemica l tanker s o r liquefie d ga s carrier s certifie d t o carr y noxiou s liqui d
substances i n bul k identifie d i n chapte r 1 7 o f the Internationa l Bul k Chemica l Code , th e Administratio n shal l
establish appropriat e measure s base d o n th e Guidelines * develope d b y th e Organizatio n i n orde r t o ensur e
that th e provision s shal l b e suc h a s t o minimiz e th e uncontrolle d discharg e int o th e se a o f such substances .
Regulation 12
Pumping, piping, unloading arrangements and slop tanks
1 Ever y shi p constructe d befor e 1 Jul y 198 6 shal l b e provide d wit h a pumpin g and pipin g arrangemen t to
ensure tha t eac h tan k certifie d fo r th e carriag e o f substance s i n categor y X o r Y doe s no t retai n a quantit y o f
residue in - excess o f 300 l i n th e tank an d it s associate d pipin g an d tha t each tan k certifie d fo r the carriag e o f
substances i n categor y Z doe s no t retai n a quantit y of residue i n exces s o f 900 l i n th e tan k an d it s associate d
piping. A performanc e tes t shal l b e carrie d ou t i n accordanc e wit h appendi x V o f this Annex .
2 Ever y shi p constructe d o n o r afte r 1 Jul y 198 6 bu t befor e 1 Januar y 200 7 shal l b e provide d wit h a
pumping an d pipin g arrangemen t t o ensur e tha t eac h tan k certifie d fo r th e carriag e o f substances i n categor y
X o r Y doe s no t retai n a quantit y o f residu e i n exces s o f 10 0 l i n th e tan k an d it s associate d pipin g an d tha t
each tan k certifie d fo r the carriag e o f substances i n categor y Z doe s no t retai n a quantit y o f residue i n exces s
of 30 0 l i n th e tan k an d it s associate d piping . A performanc e tes t shal l b e carrie d ou t i n accordanc e wit h
appendix V o f thi s Annex .
* Referenc e is made to resolutions A.673(16), a s amended by resolution MEPC.158(55), and MEPC.148(54).

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3 Ever y shi p constructe d o n o r afte r 1 Januar y 200 7 shal l b e provide d wit h a pumpin g and pipin g arrange-
ment to ensur e tha t eac h tan k certifie d fo r th e carriag e o f substance s i n categor y X , Y o r Z doe s no t retai n a
quantity o f residu e i n exces s o f 7 5 l i n th e tan k an d it s associate d piping . A performanc e tes t shall b e carrie d
out i n accordanc e wit h appendi x V o f this Annex .
4 Fo r a shi p othe r tha n a chemica l tanke r constructe d befor e 1 Januar y 200 7 whic h canno t mee t th e
requirements fo r the pumpin g an d pipin g arrangement s fo r substance s i n categor y Z referre d t o i n paragraph s
1 an d 2 o f this regulatio n n o quantity requiremen t shall apply . Complianc e i s deeme d to b e reache d i f the tank
is emptie d t o th e mos t practicabl e extent .
5 Pumpin g performanc e test s referre d t o i n paragraph s 1 , 2 an d 3 o f this regulatio n shal l b e approve d b y

the Administration . Pumpin g performanc e test s shal l us e wate r a s th e tes t medium .
6 Ship s certifie d t o carr y substance s o f categor y X , Y o r Z shal l hav e a n underwate r discharg e outle t (o r
outlets).
7 Fo r ship s constructe d befor e 1 Januar y 200 7 an d certifie d t o carr y substance s i n categor y Z a n under -
water discharge outlet as require d unde r paragrap h 6 o f this regulatio n i s no t mandatory .
8 Th e underwate r discharg e outle t (o r outlets ) shal l b e locate d withi n th e carg o are a i n th e vicinit y o f the
turn o f th e bilg e an d shal l b e s o arrange d a s t o avoi d th e re-intak e o f residue/wate r mixture s b y th e ship' s
seawater intakes .
9 Th e underwate r discharg e outle t arrangemen t shal l b e suc h tha t th e residue/wate r mixtur e discharge d
into th e se a wil l no t pas s throug h th e ship' s boundar y layer . T o thi s end , whe n th e discharg e i s mad e norma l
to the ship' s shel l plating , th e minimu m diamete r of the discharge outlet i s governed b y the following equation:
where
=
d minimu m diamete r o f the discharg e outle t (m )
L=
d distanc e fro m th e forwar d perpendicula r t o th e discharg e outle t (m )
Q d= th e maximu m rat e selecte d a t whic h th e shi p ma y discharg e a residue/wate r mixtur e

through th e outle t (m 3 /h).
10 Whe n th e discharg e i s directe d a t a n angl e t o th e ship' s shel l plating , th e abov e relationshi p shal l b e
modified b y substitutin g fo r Q d th e componen t of Q d whic h i s norma l t o th e ship' s shel l plating .
11 Slop tanks
Although thi s Anne x doe s no t requir e the fittin g of dedicated slo p tanks, slo p tank s ma y b e neede d fo r certai n
washing procedures . Carg o tanks ma y b e use d a s slo p tanks.

Chapter 5 - Operationa l discharge s o f residue s
of noxiou s liqui d substance s
Regulation 13
Control of discharges of residues of noxious liquid substances
Subject t o th e provision s o f regulatio n 3 o f this Annex , th e contro l o f discharge s o f residue s o f noxiou s liqui d
substances o r ballas t water , tan k washing s o r othe r mixture s containin g suc h substance s shal l b e i n compli -
ance wit h th e followin g requirements .
1 Discharge provisions
1.1 Th e discharg e int o the se a o f residues o f substances assigne d t o categor y X , Y or Z o r of those provision -
ally assesse d a s suc h o r ballas t water , tan k washing s o r othe r mixture s containin g suc h substance s shal l b e
prohibited unles s suc h discharge s ar e mad e i n ful l complianc e wit h th e applicabl e operationa l requirement s
contained i n thi s Annex .
1.2 Befor e any prewash o r discharge procedur e i s carrie d ou t i n accordanc e with thi s regulation , th e relevan t
tank shal l b e emptie d t o th e maximu m exten t i n accordanc e wit h th e procedure s prescribe d i n th e Manual .
1.3 Th e carriag e o f substance s whic h hav e no t bee n categorized , provisionall y assesse d o r evaluate d a s
referred t o i n regulatio n 6 o f this Anne x o r o f ballas t water , tan k washing s o r othe r mixture s containin g suc h
residues shal l b e prohibite d alon g wit h an y consequentia l discharg e o f such substance s int o th e sea .
2 Discharge standards
2.1 Wher e th e provision s i n thi s regulatio n allo w th e discharg e int o th e se a o f residue s o f substance s i n
category X , Y o r Z o r o f those provisionall y assesse d a s suc h o r ballas t water, tan k washing s o r othe r mixture s
containing suc h substances , th e following discharg e standard s shal l apply :
.1 th e shi p i s proceedin g e n route a t a spee d o f at leas t 7 knot s i n th e cas e o f self-propelled ship s o r

at leas t 4 knot s i n th e cas e o f ship s whic h ar e no t self-propelled ;
.2 th e discharg e i s mad e belo w th e waterlin e throug h th e underwate r discharg e outlet(s ) no t exceed -

ing th e maximu m rat e fo r whic h th e underwate r discharg e outlet(s ) i s (are ) designed ; an d
.3 th e discharg e i s mad e a t a distanc e o f no t les s tha n 1 2 nautica l mile s fro m th e neares t lan d i n a
depth o f water o f no t les s tha n 2 5 m .
2.2 Fo r ship s constructe d befor e 1 Januar y 200 7 th e discharg e int o th e se a o f residue s o f substance s i n
category Z or of those provisionall y assesse d a s suc h o r ballas t water, tan k washing s o r other mixture s contain -
ing such substance s belo w the waterlin e i s no t mandatory .
2.3 Th e Administration ma y waive the requirement s o f paragraph 2.1. 3 fo r substance s i n categor y Z, regard -
ing th e distanc e o f no t les s tha n 1 2 nautica l mile s fro m th e neares t lan d fo r ship s solel y engage d i n voyage s
within water s subjec t to the sovereignty or jurisdiction o f the State the flag of which th e ship i s entitled to fly. I n
addition, th e Administration ma y waiv e the sam e requiremen t regardin g the discharg e distanc e of not les s tha n
12 nautica l mile s from th e neares t lan d fo r a particula r ship entitle d t o fly th e fla g of their State , whe n engage d
in voyage s withi n water s subjec t to th e sovereignt y o r jurisdiction o f one adjacen t Stat e afte r the establishmen t
of an agreement , i n writing , o f a waive r betwee n th e t wo coasta l State s involve d provide d tha t n o third part y
will b e affected . Informatio n o n suc h agreemen t shal l b e communicate d t o th e Organizatio n withi n 3 0 day s
for furthe r circulatio n t o th e Partie s t o th e Conventio n fo r thei r informatio n an d appropriat e actio n i f any .

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3 Ventilation of cargo residues
Ventilation procedure s approve d b y th e Administratio n ma y b e use d t o remov e carg o residue s fro m a tank .
Such procedure s shal l b e i n accordanc e wit h appendi x 7 o f this Annex . An y wate r subsequentl y introduce d
into th e tan k shal l b e regarde d a s clea n an d shal l no t be subjec t to th e discharg e requirement s i n thi s Annex .
4 Exemption for a prewash
On reques t o f th e ship' s master , a n exemptio n fo r a prewas h ma y b e grante d b y th e Governmen t o f th e

receiving Party , wher e i t i s satisfie d that :
.1 th e unloade d tan k i s to b e reloade d wit h th e same substanc e or another substance compatible with
the previou s on e an d tha t the tan k wil l no t b e washe d o r ballaste d prio r t o loading ; o r
.2 th e unloade d tan k i s neithe r washe d no r ballaste d a t sea . Th e prewas h i n accordanc e wit h th e

applicable paragrap h o f thi s regulatio n shal l b e carrie d ou t a t anothe r por t provide d tha t i t ha s
been confirme d i n writin g tha t a receptio n facilit y a t that por t i s availabl e an d i s adequat e fo r suc h
a purpose ; o r
.3 th e carg o residue s wil l b e remove d b y a ventilatio n procedur e approve d b y th e Administratio n i n

accordance wit h appendi x 7 o f this Annex .
5 The use of cleaning agents or additives
5.1 Whe n a washing mediu m othe r than water , suc h a s minera l oi l o r chlorinated solvent , i s use d instea d o f
water t o was h a tank , it s discharg e shal l b e governe d b y th e provision s o f eithe r Anne x I o r Anne x I I whic h
would appl y t o th e mediu m ha d i t bee n carrie d a s cargo . Tan k washin g procedure s involvin g th e us e o f such
a mediu m shal l b e se t ou t i n th e Manua l an d b e approve d b y th e Administration .
5.2 Whe n smal l amount s o f cleanin g additive s (detergen t products ) ar e adde d t o wate r i n orde r t o facilitat e
tank washing , n o additive s containin g pollutio n categor y X component s shal l b e use d excep t thos e compo -
nents tha t ar e readil y biodegradabl e an d presen t i n a tota l concentratio n o f les s tha n 10 % o f th e cleanin g
additive. N o restriction s additiona l t o thos e applicabl e t o th e tan k du e t o th e previou s carg o shal l apply .
6 Discharge of residues of category X
6.1 Subjec t to th e provisio n o f paragraph 1 , th e followin g provision s shal l apply :
.1 A tan k fro m whic h a substanc e i n categor y X ha s bee n unloade d shal l b e prewashe d befor e th e
ship leave s th e por t o f unloading . Th e resultin g residue s shal l b e discharge d t o a receptio n facilit y
until th e concentratio n o f the substanc e i n th e effluen t t o suc h facility , a s indicate d b y analyse s o f
samples o f th e effluen t take n b y th e surveyor , i s a t o r belo w 0 . 1 % b y weight . Whe n th e require d
concentration leve l ha s bee n achieved , remainin g tank washing s shal l continu e to b e discharge d t o
the receptio n facilit y unti l th e tan k i s empty . Appropriat e entrie s o f these operation s shal l b e mad e
in th e Carg o Recor d Boo k an d endorse d b y th e surveyo r referre d t o i n regulatio n 16.1 .
.2 An y wate r subsequentl y introduce d int o th e tan k ma y b e discharged , into th e se a i n accordanc e

with th e discharg e standard s i n regulatio n 13.2 .
.3 Wher e th e Governmen t o f th e receivin g part y i s satisfie d tha t i t i s impracticabl e t o measur e th e

concentration o f the substanc e i n th e effluen t withou t causin g undu e dela y t o th e ship , tha t Part y
may accep t a n alternativ e procedur e a s bein g equivalen t t o obtai n th e require d concentratio n i n
regulation 13.6.1. 1 provide d that :
.3.1 th e tan k i s prewashe d i n accordanc e wit h a procedur e approve d b y th e Administratio n i n

compliance wit h appendi x V I o f this Annex ; an d
.3.2 appropriat e entrie s shal l b e mad e i n th e Carg o Recor d Boo k an d endorse d b y th e surveyo r
referred to i n regulatio n 16.1 .

Chapter 5 - Operational discharges of residues of noxious liquid substances
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7 Discharge of residues of category Y and Z
7.1 Subjec t to th e provisio n o f paragrap h 1 , th e followin g provision s shal l apply :
.1 Wit h respec t t o th e residu e discharg e procedure s fo r substance s i n categor y Y o r Z , th e discharg e

standards i n regulatio n 13. 2 shal l apply .
.2 I f the unloadin g of a substanc e of category Y or Z i s no t carried ou t i n accordanc e with th e Manual ,

a prewas h shal l b e carrie d ou t befor e th e shi p leave s th e por t o f unloading , unles s alternativ e
measures ar e take n t o th e satisfactio n o f th e surveyo r referre d t o i n regulatio n 16. 1 o f thi s Anne x
to remov e th e carg o residue s fro m th e shi p t o quantitie s specifie d i n thi s Annex . Th e resultin g
tank washing s o f the prewas h shal l b e discharge d t o a receptio n facilit y a t the por t o f unloadin g o r
another por t wit h a suitabl e receptio n facilit y provide d tha t i t ha s bee n confirme d i n writin g tha t a
reception facilit y a t that por t i s availabl e an d i s adequat e fo r suc h a purpose .
.3 Fo r high-viscosit y o r solidifyin g substance s i n categor y Y , th e following shal l apply :

.3.1 a prewas h procedur e a s specifie d i n appendi x V I shal l b e applied ;
.3.2 th e residue/wate r mixtur e generate d durin g th e prewas h shal l b e discharge d t o a receptio n

facility unti l th e tan k i s empty ; an d
.3.3 an y wate r subsequentl y introduce d int o th e tan k ma y b e discharge d int o th e se a i n accord -
ance wit h th e discharg e standard s i n regulatio n 13.2 .
7.2 Operationa l requirement s fo r ballastin g an d deballastin g
7.2.1 Afte r unloading , and , i f required , afte r a prewash , a carg o tan k ma y b e ballasted . Procedure s fo r the
discharge o f such ballas t ar e se t ou t i n regulatio n 13.2 .
7.2.2 Ballas t introduce d int o a cargo tank which ha s bee n washe d to such a n exten t that the ballas t contains
less tha n 1 pp m o f th e substanc e previousl y carrie d ma y b e discharge d int o th e se a withou t regar d t o th e
discharge rate , ship' s spee d an d discharg e outle t location , provide d tha t the shi p i s no t les s tha n 1 2 nautica l
miles fro m th e neares t lan d an d i n wate r tha t i s no t les s tha n 2 5 m deep . Th e require d degre e o f cleanlines s
has bee n achieve d whe n a prewas h a s specifie d i n appendi x V I ha s bee n carrie d ou t an d th e tan k ha s bee n
subsequently washe d wit h a complet e cycl e o f the cleanin g machin e for ship s buil t before 1 Jul y 199 4 o r with
a wate r quantit y no t les s tha n tha t calculate d wit h k = 1.0 .
7.2.3 Th e discharg e int o th e se a o f clea n o r segregate d ballas t shal l no t b e subjec t t o th e requirement s o f

this Annex .
8 Discharges in the Antarctic Area
8.1 Antarctic Area mean s th e se a are a sout h o f latitud e 60 ° S .
8.2 I n th e Antarctic Area an y discharge int o the se a o f noxious liqui d substance s or mixture s containin g suc h
substances i s prohibited .
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Procedures and Arrangements Manual
1 Ever y ship certifie d t o carr y substance s o f category X , Y o r Z shal l hav e o n boar d a Manua l approve d b y
the Administration . Th e Manua l shal l hav e a standar d forma t i n complianc e wit h appendi x I V t o thi s Annex .
In th e cas e o f a shi p engage d i n internationa l voyage s o n whic h th e languag e use d i s no t English , Frenc h o r
Spanish, th e tex t shal l includ e a translatio n int o on e o f these languages .
2 Th e mai n purpos e of the Manua l i s to identif y for the ship's officer s the physica l arrangement s an d al l th e
operational procedure s with respec t to carg o handling , tan k cleaning, slop s handlin g and carg o tank ballasting
and deballastin g whic h mus t b e followe d i n orde r t o compl y wit h th e requirement s o f this Annex .

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Regulation 15
Cargo Record Book
1 Ever y shi p t o whic h thi s Anne x applie s shal l b e provide d wit h a Carg o Recor d Book , whethe r a s par t o f
the ship' s officia l log-boo k o r otherwise , i n th e for m specifie d i n appendi x I I t o thi s Annex .
2 Afte r completion o f any operation specifie d i n appendi x I I t o this Annex, th e operation shal l b e promptl y
recorded i n th e Carg o Recor d Book .
3I n th e even t o f a n accidenta l discharg e o f a noxiou s liqui d substanc e o r a mixtur e containin g suc h a

substance o r a discharg e unde r th e provision s o f regulatio n 3 o f thi s Annex , a n entr y shal l b e mad e i n th e
Cargo Recor d Boo k statin g the circumstance s of , an d th e reaso n for , th e discharge .
4 Eac h entr y shal l b e signe d b y th e office r or officer s i n charg e o f the operatio n concerne d an d eac h pag e
shall b e signe d b y th e maste r o f the ship . Th e entrie s i n th e Carg o Recor d Book , fo r ship s holdin g a n Interna- '
tional Pollutio n Preventio n Certificat e fo r th e Carriag e o f Noxiou s Liqui d Substance s i n Bul k o r a certificat e
referred t o i n regulatio n 7 o f this Annex , shal l b e a t leas t i n English , Frenc h o r Spanish . Wher e entrie s i n a n
official nationa l languag e o f the Stat e whos e fla g th e shi p i s entitle d t o fl y ar e als o used , thi s shal l prevai l i n
case o f a disput e o r discrepancy .
5 Th e Carg o Recor d Boo k shall b e kep t i n suc h a plac e a s to be readil y available for inspectio n and , excep t
in th e cas e o f unmanne d ship s unde r tow , shal l b e kep t o n boar d th e ship . I t shal l b e retaine d fo r a perio d o f
three year s afte r th e las t entr y ha s bee n made .
6 Th e competen t authorit y o f th e Governmen t o f a Part y ma y inspec t th e Carg o Recor d Boo k o n boar d

any shi p t o whic h thi s Anne x applie s whil e th e shi p i s i n it s port , an d ma y mak e a cop y o f any entr y i n tha t
book an d ma y requir e th e maste r o f the shi p t o certif y tha t the cop y i s a tru e cop y o f such entry . An y cop y s o
made whic h ha s bee n certifie d b y th e maste r o f the shi p a s a true cop y o f an entr y i n th e ship' s Carg o Recor d
Book shal l b e mad e admissibl e i n an y judicia l proceeding s a s evidenc e o f th e fact s state d i n th e entry . Th e
inspection o f a Carg o Recor d Boo k an d th e takin g o f a certifie d cop y b y th e competen t authorit y unde r thi s
paragraph shal l b e performe d a s expeditiousl y a s possibl e withou t causin g th e shi p t o b e undul y delayed .

Chapter 6 - Measures o f control b y por t State s
Regulation 16
Measures of control
1 Th e Governmen t o f eac h Part y t o th e Conventio n shal l appoin t o r authoriz e surveyor s fo r th e purpos e

of implementin g thi s regulation . Th e surveyor s shal l execut e contro l i n accordanc e wit h contro l procedure s
developed b y th e Organization. *
2 Whe n a surveyo r appointed o r authorized b y the Governmen t of the Part y to the Convention ha s verified
that an operatio n ha s bee n carrie d ou t i n accordanc e wit h th e requirement s o f the Manual , o r ha s grante d a n
exemption fo r a prewash , the n tha t surveyo r shal l mak e a n appropriat e entr y i n th e Carg o Recor d Book .
3 Th e maste r o f a shi p certifie d t o carr y noxiou s liqui d substance s i n bul k shal l ensur e tha t th e provision s
of regulation 1 3 an d of this regulatio n hav e bee n complie d with an d that the Cargo Recor d Boo k i s completed
in accordanc e with regulatio n 1 5 wheneve r operations a s referre d t o i n tha t regulatio n tak e place .
4A tank which ha s carrie d a categor y X substanc e shal l b e prewashe d i n accordanc e with regulatio n 13.6 .
The appropriat e entrie s o f thes e operation s shal l b e mad e i n th e Carg o Recor d Boo k an d endorse d b y th e
surveyor referre d t o unde r paragrap h 1 o f this regulation .
5 Wher e the Governmen t of the receivin g part y i s satisfie d tha t i t i s impracticabl e t o measur e the concen -
tration o f th e substanc e i n th e effluen t withou t causin g undu e dela y t o th e ship , tha t Part y ma y accep t th e
alternative procedur e referre d t o i n regulatio n 13.6. 3 provide d tha t the surveyo r referre d t o unde r paragrap h 1
of this regulatio n certifie s i n th e Carg o Recor d Boo k that :
.1 th e tank, it s pum p an d pipin g system s hav e bee n emptied ; an d
.2 th e prewas h ha s bee n carrie d ou t i n accordanc e wit h th e provision s o f appendix V I o f this Annex ;

and
.3 th e tank washings resultin g from suc h prewas h hav e bee n discharge d t o a receptio n facilit y and th e
tank i s empty .
6A t th e reques t o f th e ship' s master , th e Governmen t o f th e receivin g Part y ma y exemp t th e shi p fro m

the requirement s fo r a prewas h referre d t o i n th e applicabl e paragraph s o f regulatio n 1 3 whe n on e o f th e
conditions o f regulatio n 13. 4 i s met .
7A n exemptio n referre d t o i n paragrap h 6 o f thi s regulatio n ma y onl y b e grante d b y th e Governmen t o f

the receivin g Part y t o a shi p engage d i n voyage s t o port s o r terminal s unde r th e jurisdictio n o f othe r State s
Parties t o the presen t Convention. Whe n suc h a n exemptio n ha s bee n granted , th e appropriat e entr y mad e i n
the Carg o Recor d Boo k shal l b e endorsed b y the surveyo r referre d t o i n paragrap h 1 o f this regulation .
8I f th e unloadin g i s no t carrie d ou t i n accordanc e wit h th e pumpin g condition s fo r th e tan k approve d

by th e Administration s an d base d o n appendi x V o f thi s Annex , alternativ e measure s ma y b e take n t o th e
satisfaction o f the surveyo r referre d t o i n paragrap h 1 o f this regulatio n t o remov e th e carg o residue s fro m th e
ship to quantitie s specifie d i n regulatio n 1 2 a s applicable . Th e appropriat e entrie s shal l b e mad e i n th e Carg o
Record Book .
Refer t o th e Procedure s fo r por t Stat e contro l adopte d b y th e Organizatio n b y resolutio n A.787(19 ) a s amende d b y resolutio n
A.882(21).

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9 Port State control on operational requirements*
9.1 A shi p whe n i n a por t of another Part y i s subjec t to inspectio n b y officer s dul y authorize d b y suc h Part y
concerning operationa l requirement s unde r thi s Annex , wher e ther e ar e clea r ground s fo r believin g tha t th e
master o r cre w ar e no t familia r wit h essentia l shipboar d procedure s relatin g t o th e preventio n o f pollutio n b y
noxious liqui d substances .
9.2 I n th e circumstance s give n i n paragrap h 9. 1 o f thi s regulation , th e Part y shal l tak e suc h step s a s wil l
ensure tha t the shi p shal l no t sail unti l th e situatio n ha s bee n brough t to orde r i n accordanc e wit h th e require -
ments o f this Annex .
9.3 Procedure s relatin g to the por t State contro l prescribe d i n articl e 5 o f the presen t Convention shal l appl y
9.4 Nothin g i n thi s regulatio n shal l b e construe d t o limi t th e right s an d obligation s o f a Part y carryin g ou t
* Refe r t o th e Procedure s fo r por t Stat e contro l adopte d b y th e Organizatio n b y resolutio n A.787(19 ) a s amende d b y resolutio n
A.882(21).

Chapter 7 - Preventio n o f pollution arisin g from a n inciden t
involving noxiou s liqui d substance s
Regulation 17
Shipboard marine pollution emergency plan for noxious liquid substances
1 Ever y shi p o f 15 0 gros s tonnag e an d abov e certifie d t o carr y noxiou s liqui d substance s i n bul k shal l
carry o n boar d a shipboar d marin e pollutio n emergenc y pla n fo r noxiou s liqui d substance s approve d b y th e
Administration.
2 Suc h a pla n shal l b e base d o n th e Guidelines * develope d b y th e Organizatio n an d writte n i n a workin g

language o r language s understoo d b y th e maste r an d officers . Th e pla n shal l consis t a t leas t of :
.1 th e procedur e t o b e followe d b y th e maste r o r othe r person s havin g charg e o f the shi p t o repor t a
noxious liqui d substance s pollutio n incident , a s require d i n articl e 8 an d Protoco l I o f the presen t
Convention, base d o n th e Guideline s develope d b y th e Organization; +
.2 th e lis t o f authorities o r person s t o b e contacte d i n th e even t o f a noxiou s liqui d substance s pollu -

tion incident ;
.3 a detaile d descriptio n o f th e actio n t o b e take n immediatel y b y person s o n boar d t o reduc e o r

control th e discharg e o f noxiou s liqui d substance s followin g th e incident ; an d
.4 th e procedure s an d poin t o f contac t o n th e shi p fo r co-ordinatin g shipboar d actio n wit h nationa l

and loca l authoritie s i n combatin g the pollution .
3I n th e cas e o f ship s t o whic h regulatio n 3 7 o f Annex I o f the Convention als o applies, such a plan may
be combine d wit h th e shipboar d oi l pollutio n emergenc y pla n require d unde r regulatio n 3 7 o f Annex I o f the
Convention. I n thi s case , th e titl e o f such a pla n shal l b e "Shipboar d marin e pollutio n emergenc y plan" .
* Refe r t o Guideline s fo r th e developmen t o f shipboar d marin e pollutio n emergenc y plan s fo r oi l and/o r noxiou s liqui d substances ,
adopted by the Marine Environment Protection Committee of the Organization by resolution MEPC.85(44), as amended by resolution
MEPC.137(53).
+
Refe r to Genera l principle s fo r shi p reportin g system s an d shi p reportin g requirements , includin g guideline s fo r reportin g incident s
involving dangerou s goods , harmfu l substance s and/o r marin e pollutants , adopte d b y th e Organizatio n b y resolutio n A.851(20) , a s
amended b y resolution MEPC.138(53) .

Regulation 18
Reception facilities and cargo unloading terminal arrangements
1 Th e Governmen t o f each Part y t o th e Conventio n undertake s t o ensur e th e provisio n o f receptio n facili -
ties accordin g t o th e need s o f ship s usin g it s ports , terminal s o r repai r port s a s follows :
.1 port s an d terminal s involve d i n ships ' carg o handlin g shal l hav e adequat e facilitie s fo r th e recep -
tion o f residue s an d mixture s containin g suc h residue s o f noxiou s liqui d substance s resultin g from "
compliance wit h thi s Annex , withou t undu e dela y fo r th e ship s involved .
.2 shi p repai r port s undertakin g repair s t o NL S tanker s shal l provid e facilitie s adequat e fo r the recep -
tion o f residue s an d mixture s containin g noxiou s liqui d substance s fo r ship s callin g a t that port .
2 Th e Governmen t o f eac h Part y shal l determin e th e type s o f facilitie s provide d fo r th e purpos e o f

paragraph 1 o f this regulatio n a t eac h carg o loadin g an d unloadin g port , termina l an d shi p repai r por t i n it s
territories an d notif y th e Organizatio n thereof .
3 Th e Government s o f Parties t o the Convention , th e coastline s o f which borde r on an y give n specia l area ,
shall collectivel y agre e an d establis h a dat e b y whic h tim e th e requiremen t o f paragrap h 1 o f thi s regulatio n
will b e fulfille d an d fro m whic h th e requirement s o f th e applicabl e paragraph s o f regulatio n 1 3 i n respec t o f
that area shal l tak e effec t and notif y the Organization o f the dat e s o establishe d a t leas t six month s i n advanc e
of that date . Th e Organizatio n shal l the n promptl y notif y al l Partie s o f that date .
4 Th e Government of each Part y to the Convention shal l undertak e to ensure that cargo unloadin g terminals
shall provid e arrangement s t o facilitat e strippin g o f carg o tank s o f ship s unloadin g noxiou s liqui d substance s
at thes e terminals . Carg o hose s an d pipin g system s o f th e terminal , containin g noxiou s liqui d substance s
received fro m ship s unloadin g thes e substance s a t the terminal , shal l no t b e draine d bac k t o th e ship .
5 Eac h Part y shal l notif y th e Organization , fo r transmissio n t o th e Partie s concerned , o f an y cas e wher e
facilities require d unde r paragraph 1 o r arrangements require d unde r paragraph 4 o f this regulatio n ar e alleged
to b e inadequate .

Appendices to Annex I I
Appendix I
Guidelines fo r th e categorizatio n o f noxious liqui d substance s
Products ar e assigne d t o pollutio n categorie s base d o n a n evaluatio n o f their propertie s a s reflecte d i n th e
resultant GESAMP Hazard Profil e as shown i n the table below:
E2
Effects
A1 A2 B1 B2 D3
on marine
Rule Bio- Bio- Acute Chronic Long-term Cat
wildlife and
accumulation degradation toxicity toxicity health effects
on benthic
habitats
1 >= 5
2 >= 4 4
X
3 NR 4
4 >= 4 NR CMRTNI
5 4
6 3
7 2
8 >= 4 NR Not 0
Y
9 >= 1
10 Fp, F or S if
not norgani c
11 CMRTNI
12 Any produc t not meeting the criteria of rules 1 t o 1 1 an d 1 3 Z
13 All product s identifie d as : =< 2 i n colum n A1; R i n colum n A2;
blank i n colum n D3 ; no t Fp , F o r S (i f not organic) i n colum n E2 ; OS
and 0 (zero ) i n al l othe r column s o f the GESAM P Hazar d Profil e
* Referenc e i s made to MEPC.1/Circ.512 o n the Revised Guideline s for the provisional assessmen t of liquid substances transported i n
bulk.

Appendix I - Guidelines for the categorization of noxious liquid substances
Abbreviated legend to the revised GESAMP Hazard Evaluation Procedure (continued)
Column E - Interferences with other uses of the sea

E3
E2* Interference with coastal amenities
E1
Physical effects on wildlife
Tainting Numerical
and benthic habitats Description and action
rating
NT: no t tainting (tested ) Fp: Persisten t floater 0 no interferenc e
T: taintin g test positive F: Floater no warning
S: Sinking substances
1 slightly objectionabl e
warning, no closure of amenity
2 moderately objectionabl e
possible closure of amenity
3 highly objectionabl e
closure of amenity
These columns are used to define pollution categories .

Appendix II
Form of Cargo Record Book for ships carrying
noxious liquid substances in bulk
CARGO RECORD BOOK FOR SHIPS CARRYING

NOXIOUS LIQUID SUBSTANCES IN BULK
Name of ship
IMO Numbe r
Gross tonnage
Period from: t o
Name of ship
PLAN VIEW OF CARGO AND SLOP TANKS

(to be completed on board)
Identification
Capacity
of the tanks
(Give the capacity of each tank in cubic metres)

Appendix II ~ Form of Cargo Record Book
Introduction
The following page s show a comprehensive lis t of items of cargo and ballas t operations which are , whe n appropriate ,
to be recorded i n the Cargo Record Boo k on a tank-to-tank basis in accordance with regulatio n 15. 2 of Annex II of the
International Conventio n for the Preventio n o f Pollution from Ships , 1973 , a s modified b y the Protoco l o f 1978 relating
thereto, as amended. The items have been grouped into operational sections, each of which is denoted by a letter.
When makin g entrie s i n the Cargo Recor d Book , the date, operationa l cod e and ite m numbe r shall b e inserte d i n the
appropriate columns and the required particular s shall b e recorded chronologically in the blank spaces.
Each complete d operatio n shal l b e signe d fo r an d date d b y the office r or officer s i n charg e and , i f applicable , b y a
surveyor authorized b y the competent authority of the State in which the ship is unloading . Eac h complete d pag e shall
be countersigned b y the master of the ship.

Entries are required only for operations involving all categories of substances.
(A) Loading of cargo

1 Plac e of loading.
2 Identif y tank(s), nam e of substance(s) and category(ies).
(B) Internal transfer of cargo

3 Nam e and category of cargo(es) transferred.
4 Identit y of tanks:
.1 from :
.2 to :
5 Wa s (were) tank(s) in 4.1 emptied ?
6I f not, quantity remaining in tank(s).
(C) Unloading of cargo

7 Plac e of unloading.
8 Identit y of tank(s) unloaded .
9 Wa s (were) tank(s) emptied?
.1 If yes, confirm that the procedure for emptying and stripping has been performed in accordance
with the ship's Procedures and Arrangements Manual (i.e. list , trim, stripping temperature).
.2 I f not, quantity remaining i n tank(s).
10 Doe s the ship's Procedures and Arrangements Manua l requir e a prewash with subsequent disposal to
reception facilities?
11 Failur e of pumping and/or stripping system:
.1 tim e and nature of failure;
.2 reason s for failure;
.3 tim e when system has been made operational.
(D) Mandatory prewash in accordance with the ship's Procedures and Arrangements Manual
12 Identif y tank(s), substance(s) and category(ies).
13 Washin g method:
.1 numbe r of cleaning machines per tank;
.2 duratio n of wash/washing cycles;
.3 hot/col d wash.
14 Prewas h slops transferred to:
.1 receptio n facility in unloading port (identify port);*
.2 receptio n facility otherwise (identify port).*
* Ship's masters should obtain from the operator of the reception facilities, which include barges and tank trucks, a receipt or certifi-
cate specifying the quantity of tank washings transferred, together with the time and date of the transfer. The receipt or certificate
should be kept together with the Cargo Record Book.

(E) Cleaning of cargo tanks except mandatory prewash (other prewash operations, final wash, ventilation, etc.]
15 Stat e time, identif y tank(s), substance(s ) an d category(ies ) an d state :
.1 washin g procedur e used ;
.2 cleanin g agent(s ) (identif y agent(s ) an d quantities) ;
.3 ventilatio n procedur e use d (stat e numbe r of fans used , duratio n o f ventilation).
16 Tan k washing s transferred :
.1 int o the sea;
.2 t o receptio n facilit y (identif y port); *
.3 t o slop s collectin g tan k (identify tank).
(F) Discharge into the sea of tank washings

17 Identif y tank(s) :
.1 Wer e tank washings discharge d durin g cleanin g o f tank(s)? I f so, a t what rate ?
.2 Wer e tank washing(s) discharge d fro m a slop s collectin g tank ? I f so, stat e quantity and rat e o f
discharge.
18 Tim e pumpin g commence d an d stopped .
19 Ship' s spee d durin g discharge .
(G) Ballasting of cargo tanks

20 Identit y o f tank(s ) ballasted .
21 Tim e a t star t o f ballasting .
(H) Discharge of ballast water from cargo tanks

22 Identit y o f tank(s) .
23 Discharg e o f ballast :
.1 int o the sea;
.2 t o receptio n facilitie s (identif y port). *
24 Tim e ballas t discharg e commence d an d stopped .
25 Ship' s spee d durin g discharge .
(I) Accidental or other exceptional discharge

26 Tim e o f occurrence .
27 Approximat e quantity , substance(s ) an d category(ies) .
28 Circumstance s o f discharge o r escape an d genera l remarks .
(J) Control by authorized surveyors

29 Identif y port .
30 Identif y tank(s), substance(s) , category(ies ) discharge d ashore .
31 Hav e tank(s), pump(s) , an d pipin g system(s ) bee n emptied ?
32 Ha s a prewas h i n accordanc e wit h th e ship' s Procedure s an d Arrangement s Manua l bee n carrie d out ?
33 Hav e tan k washing s resultin g fro m th e prewas h bee n discharge d ashor e an d i s th e tan k empty ?
34 A n exemptio n ha s bee n grante d fro m mandator y prewash .
35 Reason s fo r exemption .
36 Nam e an d signatur e o f authorize d surveyor .
37 Organization , company , governmen t agenc y fo r whic h surveyo r works .
Ship's masters should obtain from the operator of the reception facilities, which include barges and tank trucks, a receipt or certifi-
cate specifyin g th e quantit y o f tank washings transferred , togethe r with th e tim e an d dat e o f the transfer . Th e receip t o r certificate
should be kept together with the Cargo Record Book.
190 M A R P O L C O N S O L I D A T E D E D I T I O N 201 1
Appendix II - Form of Cargo Record Book
(K) Additional operational procedures and remarks

Name of ship
IMO Number
CARGO/BALLAST OPERATIONS
Code Item Record of operations/signature of officer in charge/

Date
(letter) (number) name of and signature of authorized surveyor
Signature of master

Appendix II I
Form o f International Pollutio n Preventio n Certificat e
for the Carriag e o f Noxious Liqui d Substance s i n Bulk *
INTERNATIONAL POLLUTION PREVENTION CERTIFICATE

FOR THE CARRIAGE OF NOXIOUS LIQUID SUBSTANCES IN BULK
by the Protocol of 1978 relating thereto, and as amended (hereinafter referred to as "the Convention") under the authority
by
Particulars o f shi p
Name of ship
IMO Numbe r
Port of registry
Gross tonnage
THIS IS TO CERTIFY:
1 Tha t the ship has been surveyed in accordance with regulation 8 of Annex II of the Convention.
2 Tha t the survey showed that the structure, equipment, systems, fitting, arrangements and material of the ship and
the condition thereof are in al l respect s satisfactory and tha t the ship complies with the applicable requirement s
of Annex II of the Convention.
3 Tha t the shi p ha s bee n provide d wit h a Procedure s an d Arrangement s Manua l a s require d b y regulatio n 1 4 o f
Annex II of the Convention, and that the arrangements and equipment of the ship prescribed in the Manual are in
all respect s satisfactory.
4 Tha t th e shi p complie s wit h th e requirement s o f Anne x I I t o MARPO L fo r th e carriag e i n bul k o f th e followin g
noxious liquid substances, provide d that all relevant provisions of Annex II are observed.
Noxious liqui d Conditions o f carriag e Pollution

substances (tank number s etc. ) category
Continued on additional signed and dated sheets
This certificate is valid unti l (dd/mm/yyyy )

subject to surveys in accordance with regulation 8 of Annex II of the Convention.
Completion dat e of the survey on which this certificate is based (dd/mm/yyyy )
* Th e NL S Certificate shall b e at least in English , Frenc h or Spanish. Where entries i n a n officia l nationa l languag e of the State whose
flag the ship i s entitled to fly are also used, thi s shall prevai l i n case of a dispute or discrepancy.
f
Refe r to the IM O Shi p Identificatio n Numbe r Scheme adopted b y the Organization b y resolutio n A.600(15) .

Appendix III - Form of NLS Certificate
Issued at
(place of issue of certificate)
Date (dd/mm/yyyy)
issuing the certificate)


THIS I S TO CERTIF Y that, a t a survey require d b y regulatio n 8 o f Annex I I o f the Convention , th e shi p wa s found t o
comply with the relevant provisions of the Convention:
Annual surve y Signe d

Place
Date (dd/mm/yyyy )

Place
Date (dd/mm/yyyy )

Place
Date (dd/mm/yyyy )
Annual surve y Signe d

Place
Date (dd/mm/yyyy )

WITH REGULATION 10.8. 3
THIS I S TO CERTIF Y that , a t a n annual/intermediate * surve y i n accordanc e wit h regulatio n 10.8. 3 o f Annex I I o f the
Convention, the ship was found to comply with the relevant provisions of the Convention:
Signed
Place
Date (dd/mm/yyyy )

regulation 10. 3 of Annex II of the Convention, b e accepted as valid until (dd/mm/yyyy)
Signed
Place
Date (dd/mm/yyyy)
* Delete as appropriate.

Appendix III - Form of NLS Certificate

regulation 10. 4 of Annex II of the Convention, b e accepted as valid unti l (dd/mm/yyyy)
Signed
Place
Date (dd/mm/yyyy )

This Certificate shall, i n accordanc e with regulatio n 10. 5 o r 10.6 * o f Annex I I o f the Convention , b e accepted a s valid
until (dd/mm/yyyy )
Signed
Place
Date (dd/mm/yyyy )

In accordance with regulation 10. 8 of Annex II of the Convention, the new anniversary date is (dd/mm/yyyy)
Signed
Place
Date (dd/mm/yyyy )
In accordance with regulation 10. 8 of Annex II of the Convention, the new anniversary date is (dd/mm/yyyy)
Signed
Place
Date (dd/mm/yyyy)

Appendix I V
Standard forma t for the Procedure s and Arrangement s Manua l
Note 1: The format consists of a standardized introductio n an d inde x of the leadin g paragraphs to each section .
This standardize d par t shal l b e reproduce d i n th e Manua l o f each ship . I t shall b e followed b y the content s o f
each sectio n a s prepare d fo r the particula r ship . Whe n a sectio n i s no t applicable , "NA " shal l b e entered , s o
as no t t o lea d t o an y disruptio n o f the numberin g a s require d b y th e standar d format . Wher e th e paragraph s
of the standar d forma t are printe d i n italics, th e require d informatio n shal l b e describe d fo r that particular ship .
The content s wil l var y fro m shi p t o shi p becaus e o f design, trad e an d intende d cargoes . Wher e th e text i s no t
in italics , tha t text of the standar d forma t shal l b e copie d int o the Manua l withou t any modification .
Note 2: I f the Administratio n require s o r accept s informatio n an d operationa l instruction s i n additio n t o thos e
outlined i n thi s Standar d Format , the y shal l b e include d i n Addendu m D o f the Manual .
Standard f o r m a t
MARPOL ANNEX II
PROCEDURES AND ARRANGEMENTS MANUAL
Name of ship
IMO Number
Port o f registry
Approval stamp of Administration:
Introduction
1 Th e International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 , as modified by the Protocol of 1978
relating theret o (hereinafte r referre d t o a s MARPOL ) wa s establishe d i n orde r t o preven t th e pollutio n o f th e marin e
environment b y discharge s int o th e se a fro m ship s o f harmfu l substance s o r effluent s containin g suc h substances .
In orde r to achieve its aim, MARPO L contains six Annexes i n whic h detaile d regulation s ar e given with respec t to the
handling o n boar d ship s an d th e discharg e int o the se a or releas e int o the atmospher e o f six mai n group s o f harmfu l
substances, i.e. Annex I (Mineral oils), Annex II (Noxious liquid substances carried in bulk), Annex III (Harmful substances
carried in packaged form), Annex IV (Sewage), Annex V (Garbage) and Annex VI (Air pollution).
2 Regulatio n 1 3 o f Annex I I o f MARPO L (hereinafter referre d t o a s "Anne x II" ) prohibit s the discharg e int o the se a
of noxiou s liqui d substance s o f categories X , Y o r Z o r of ballas t water , tan k washing s o r other residue s o r mixture s
containing suc h substances , excep t i n complianc e wit h specifie d condition s includin g procedure s an d arrangement s
based upo n standard s developed b y the Internationa l Maritim e Organization (IMO ) to ensure that the criteria specified
for each category will b e met.
3 Anne x I I require s that each shi p which i s certifie d fo r the carriag e o f noxiou s liqui d substance s i n bul k shall b e
provided with a Procedures and Arrangements Manual, hereinafte r referred to as the "Manual".
4 Thi s Manua l ha s bee n writte n i n accordanc e wit h regulatio n 1 4 o f Annex I I an d i s concerne d wit h th e marin e
environmental aspects of the cleaning of cargo tanks and the discharge of residues and mixtures from these operations.
The Manua l i s no t a safet y guid e an d referenc e shal l b e mad e t o othe r publication s specificall y t o evaluat e safet y
hazards.
5 Th e purpos e o f the Manua l i s t o identif y the arrangement s an d equipmen t require d t o enable complianc e wit h
Annex II an d to identif y for the ship's officers all operationa l procedure s with respec t to cargo handling, tank cleaning,
slops handling , residu e discharging , ballastin g an d deballastin g whic h mus t b e followe d i n orde r to compl y wit h th e
requirements of Annex II.

Appendix IV -Standard format for the Procedures and Arrangements Manual
6I n addition, thi s Manual , together with the ship's Cargo Recor d Boo k and the Certificate issued unde r Annex I I ,
will b e use d b y Administrations for control purpose s i n orde r to ensure full compliance with the requirement s of Annex
II by this ship.
7 Th e maste r shall ensur e that n o discharge s int o the se a o f cargo residue s o r residue/wate r mixture s containin g
category X, Y or Z substances shall take place, unless such discharges are made in full compliance with the operational
procedures contained in this Manual.
8 Thi s Manual has been approved by the Administration and no alteration or revision shall be made to any part of it
without the prio r approval o f the Administration.
Index of sections
1 Mai n features of MARPOL Annex II 19 7
2 Descriptio n of the ship's equipment and arrangements 19 8
3 Carg o unloading procedure s and tank stripping 19 9
4 Procedure s relating to the cleaning of cargo tanks,

the discharge of residues, ballastin g and deballasting 20 0
5 Informatio n and procedure s 20 1
Section 1 - Main features of MARPOL Annex II

1.1 Th e requirements of Annex II appl y to all ship s carrying noxiou s liquid substances i n bulk . Substance s posing a
threat of harm to the marine environment are divided into three categories, X, Y and Z. Category X substances are those
posing the greatest threat to the marine environment, whilst category Z substances are those posing the smallest threat.
1.2 Anne x I I prohibit s the discharge into the sea of any effluent containing substances falling unde r these categories,
except when the discharge i s mad e under conditions which ar e specified i n detail for each category . These conditions
include, where applicable, such parameters as:
.1 th e maximum quantit y of substances per tank which ma y be discharged into the sea;
.2 th e speed of the ship during the discharge;
.3 th e minimum distance from the nearest land during discharge;
.4 th e minimum depth of water at sea during discharge; an d
.5 th e need to effect the discharge below the waterline.
1.3 Fo r certai n se a area s identifie d a s "specia l area " mor e stringen t discharg e criteri a apply . Unde r Anne x I I th e
special area is the Antarctic area.
1.4 Anne x I I require s tha t ever y shi p i s provide d wit h pumpin g an d pipin g arrangement s t o ensur e tha t eac h tan k
designated fo r the carriage of category X, Y and Z substances does not retai n afte r unloadin g a quantity of residue i n
excess of the quantity given in the Annex. Fo r each tank intended for the carriage of such substances an assessment of
the residu e quantity ha s to b e made . Onl y when the residu e quantity as assesse d i s les s than the quantity prescribe d
by the Annex may a tank be approved for the carriage of a category X, Y or Z substance.
1.5 I n addition to the conditions referred to above, an important requirement contained in Annex II is that the discharge
operations of certai n carg o residue s an d certai n tan k cleanin g an d ventilatio n operation s ma y onl y be carrie d ou t in
accordance with approved procedure s and arrangements.
1.6 T o enable the requirement of paragraph 1.5 to be met, this Manual contains in section 2 all particulars of the ship's
equipment and arrangements, in section 3 operational procedures for cargo unloading and tank stripping and in section
4 procedure s for discharge of carg o residues , tan k washing, slop s collection , ballastin g an d deballastin g a s ma y b e
applicable to the substances the ship is certified to carry.
1.7 B y following the procedure s as set out i n this Manual , i t will b e ensured that the ship complies with al l relevan t
requirements of Annex II to MARPOL.
* Includ e only the Certificate issued to the particular ship: i.e . The International Pollutio n Preventio n Certificate for the Carriage of
Noxious Liquid Substances In Bulk or the Certificate of Fitness for the Carriage of Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk or the International
Certificate of Fitness for the Carriage of Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk.

Section 2 - Description of the ship's equipment and arrangements

2.1 Thi s section contains all particular s of the ship's equipment and arrangement s necessary to enable the crew to
follow the operational procedures set out in sections 3 and 4.
2.2 General arrangement of ship and description of cargo tanks
This section shall contain a brief description of the cargo area of the ship with the main features of the cargo tanks
and their positions.
Line or schematic drawings showing the general arrangement of the ship and indicating the position and number-
ing of the cargo tanks and heating arrangements shall be included.
2.3 Description of cargo pumping and piping arrangements and stripping system
This section shall contain a description of the cargo pumping and piping arrangements and of the stripping
system.
Line or schematic drawings shall be provided showing the following and be supported by textual explanation
where necessary:
. 1 cargo piping arrangements with diameters;
.2 cargo pumping arrangements with pump capacities;
.3 piping arrangements of stripping system with diameters;
.4 pumping arrangements of stripping system with pump capacities;
.5 location of suction points of cargo lines and stripping lines inside every cargo tank;
.6 if a suction well is fitted, the location and cubic capacity thereof;
.7 line draining and stripping or blowing arrangements; and
. 8 quantity and pressure of nitrogen or air required for line blowing if applicable.
2.4 Description of ballast tanks and ballast pumping and piping arrangements
This section shall contain a description of the ballast tanks and ballast pumping and piping arrangements.
Line or schematic drawings and tables shall be provided showing the following:
.1 a general arrangement showing the segregated ballast tanks and cargo tanks to be used as ballast tanks
together with their capacities (cubic metres);
. 2 ballast piping arrangement;
.3 pumping capacity for those cargo tanks which may also be used as ballast tanks; and
.4 any interconnection between the ballast piping arrangements and the underwater outlet system.
2.5 Description of dedicated slop tanks with associated pumping and piping arrangements
This section shall contain a description of the dedicated slop tank(s), if any, with the associated pumping and
piping arrangements.
Line or schematic drawings shall be provided showing the following:
.1 which dedicated slop tanks are provided together with the capacities of such tanks;
.2 pumping and piping arrangements of dedicated slop tanks with piping diameters and their connection with
the underwater discharge outlet.
2.6 Description of underwater discharge outlet for effluents containing noxious liquid substances
This section shall contain information on position and maximum flow capacity of the underwater discharge outlet
(or outlets) and the connections to this outlet from the cargo tanks and slop tanks.
Line or schematic drawings shall be provided showing the following:
.1 location and number of underwater discharge outlets;
.2 connections to underwater discharge outlets;
.3 location of all seawater intakes in relation to underwater discharge outlets.

2.7 Description of flow rate indicating and recording devices
[Deleted]
2.8 Description of cargo tank ventilation system
This section shall contain a description of the cargo tank ventilation system.
Line or schematic drawings and tables shall be provided showing the following and supported by textual explana-
tion if necessary:
.1 the noxious liquid substances the ship is certified fit to carry having a vapour pressure over 5 kPa at 20° C
suitable for cleaning by ventilation to be listed in paragraph 4.4.10 of the Manual;
.2 ventilation piping and fans;
.3 positions of the ventilation openings;
.4 the minimum flow rate of the ventilation system to adequately ventilate the bottom and all parts of the cargo
tank;
.5 the location of structures inside the tank affecting ventilation;
.6 the method of ventilating the cargo pipeline system, pumps, filters, etc; and
.7 means for ensuring that the tank is dry.
2.9 Description of tank washing arrangements and wash water heating system
This section shall contain a description of the cargo tank washing arrangements, wash water heating system and
all necessary tank washing equipment.
Line or schematic drawings and tables or charts shall be provided showing the following:
.1 arrangements of piping dedicated for tank washing with pipeline diameters;
.2 type of tank cleaning machines with capacities and pressure rating;
.3 maximum number of tank cleaning machines which can operate simultaneously;
.4 position of deck openings for cargo tank washing;
.5 the number of cleaning machines and their location required for ensuring complete coverage of the cargo
tank walls;
.6 maximum capacity of wash water which can be heated to 60°C by the installed heating equipment; and
.7 maximum number of tank cleaning machines which can be operated simultaneously at 60°C.
Section 3 - Cargo unloading procedures and tank stripping

3.1 Thi s sectio n contain s operationa l procedure s i n respec t o f carg o unloadin g an d tan k strippin g whic h mus t b e
followed i n order to ensure compliance with the requirements of Annex II.
3.2 Cargo unloading
This section shall contain procedures to be followed including the pump and cargo unloading and suction line to
be used for each tank. Alternative methods may be given.
The method of operation of the pump or pumps and the sequence of operation of all valves shall be given.
The basic requirement is to unload the cargo to the maximum extent.
3.3 Cargo tank stripping
This section shall contain procedures to be followed during the stripping of each cargo tank.
The procedures shall include the following:
. 1 operation of stripping system;
.2 list and trim requirements;
.3 line draining and stripping or blowing arrangements if applicable; and
.4 duration of the stripping time of the water test.

3.4 Cargo temperature
This section shall contain information on the heating requirements of cargoes which have been identified as being
required to be at a certain minimum temperature during unloading.
Information shall be given on control of the heating system and the method of temperature measurement.
3.5 Procedures to be followed when a cargo tank cannot be unloaded

in accordance with the required procedures
This section shall contain information on the procedures to be followed in the event that the requirements
contained in sections 3.3 and/or 3.4 cannot be met due to circumstances such as the following:
.1 failure of cargo tank stripping system; and
.2 failure of cargo tank heating system.
3.6 Cargo Record Book

The Cargo Record Book shall b e completed i n the appropriate places on completion of any cargo operation.
Section 4 - Procedures relating to the cleaning of cargo tanks, the discharge

of residues, ballasting and deballasting
4.1 Thi s section contain s operational procedure s i n respec t of tank cleaning, ballas t and slop s handling whic h mus t
be followed in order to ensure compliance with the requirements of Annex II.
4.2 Th e followin g paragraph s outlin e th e sequenc e o f action s t o b e take n an d contai n th e informatio n essentia l t o
ensure that noxious liquid substances are discharged without posing a threat of harm to the marine environment.
4.3 [Deleted ]
4.4 Th e information necessary to establish the procedures for discharging the residue of the cargo, cleaning, ballasting
and deballasting the tank shall take into account the following:
.1 Categor y of substance
The category of the substance should b e obtained from the relevant Certificate.
.2 Stripping efficiency of tank pumping system
The contents of this section will depend on the design of the ship and whether it is a new ship or existing
ship (See flow diagram and pumping/stripping requirements).
.3 Vessel within or outside special area
This section shall contain instructions on whether the tank washings can be discharged into the sea within
a special area (as defined in section 1.3) or outside a special area. The different requirements shall be made
clear and will depend on the design and trade of the ship.
No discharges into the sea of residues of noxious liquid substances, o r mixtures containing such
substances, are allowed within the Antarctic area (the sea area south of latitude 60° S).
.4 Solidifying or high-viscosity substance
The properties of the substance should b e obtained from the shipping document.
.5 Miscibility with water
[Deleted]
.6 Compatibility with slops containing other substances
This section shall contain instructions on the permissible and non-permissible mixing of cargo slops. Refer-
ence should be made to compatibility guides.
.7 Discharge to reception facility
This section shall identify those substances the residues of which are required to be prewashed and
discharged to a reception facility.
.8 Discharging into the sea
This section shall contain information on the factors to be considered in order to identify whether the residue/
water mixtures are permitted to be discharged into the sea.
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.9 Use of cleaning agents or additives

This section shall contain information on the use and disposal of cleaning agents (e.g., solvents used for tank
cleaning) and additives to tank washing water (e.g., detergents).
.10 Use of ventilation procedures for tank cleaning
This section shall make reference to all substances suitable for the use of ventilation procedures.
4.5 Havin g assesse d th e abov e information , th e correc t operationa l procedure s to b e followed shoul d b e identifie d
using th e instruction s an d flo w diagra m o f sectio n 5 . Appropriat e entrie s shal l b e mad e i n th e Carg o Recor d Boo k
indicating the procedure adopted.
Section 5 - Information and procedures

This section shall contain procedures, which will depend on the age of the ship and pumping efficiency. Examples of
flow diagram referred to in this section are given at addendum A and incorporate comprehensive requirements appli-
cable to both new and existing ships. The Manual for a particular ship shall only contain those requirements specifically
applicable to that ship.
Information relatin g to melting poin t and viscosity, fo r those substances which hav e a melting poin t equal to or greater
than 0°C or a viscosity equal or greater than 50 mPa.s at 20°C, should be obtained from the shipping document.
For substances allowed to be carried, referenc e is made to the relevant Certificate.
The Manual shall contain:
Table 1 [Deleted ]
Table 2 Carg o tank informatio n
Addendum A Flo w diagram
Addendum B Prewas h procedure s
Addendum C Ventilatio n procedure s
Addendum D Additiona l informatio n an d operationa l instruction s whe n require d o r accepte d b y th e
Administration
Outlines of the above table and addenda are shown below .
Table 2 - Cargo tank information
Tank no.* Capacity (m3) Stripping quantity (litres)
Tank numbers should be identical to those in the ship's Certificate of Fitness.

Addendum A
Flow diagrams - Cleaning of cargo tanks and disposal

of tank washings/ballast containing residues
of category X, Y, and Z substances
Note 1: This flow diagram shows the basic requirements applicable to all age groups of ships and i s for guidance only.
Note 2: All discharges into the sea are regulated by Annex II.
Note 3: Within the Antarctic area, an y discharge int o the sea of noxious liqui d substance s or mixtures containing such
substances is prohibited.

Stripping requirements (in £)

Ship details
Category X Category Y Category Z
New ships: keel laid
75 75 75
after 1 Januar y 2007
IBC ships until
100 + 5 0 tolerance 100 + 50 tolerance 300 + 50 tolerance
1 Januar y 2007
BCH ships 300 + 50 tolerance 300 + 50 tolerance 900 + 50 tolerance
Other ships: kee l laid Empty to the most
N/A N/A
before 1 Januar y 2007 possible extent
Cleaning and disposal procedures (CDP)

(Start at the top of the column unde r the CDP number specified and
complete each item procedure in the sequence where marked)
Procedure number
No. Operation
1(a) Kb) 2(a) 2(b) 3
1 Strip tank and pipin g to maximum extent, at least in compliance with the
X X X X X
procedures in section 3 of this Manual
2 Apply prewash in accordance with addendum B of this Manual and
X X
discharge residue to receptio n facility
3 Apply subsequent wash, additional to the prewash, with:
a complete cycle of the cleaning machine(s )
(for ships built before 1 Jul y 1994) X
a water quantity no t les s than calculate d wit h "k" = 1. 0
(for ships built on or after 1 Jul y 1994)
4 Apply ventilation procedur e in accordance with addendum C of this
X
Manual
5 Ballast tanks or wash tank to commercial standard s X X X X
6 Ballast added to tank X
7 Conditions for discharge of ballast/residue/wate r mixtures othe r than
prewash:
.1 distanc e from land > 1 2 nautical miles X X X
.2 ship' s speed > 7 knot s X X X
.3 wate r depth > 2 5 m X X X
.4 Usin g underwate r discharge (not exceeding permissibl e discharge
X X
rate)
8 Conditions for discharge of ballast:
.1 distanc e from land > 1 2 nautical miles X
.2 wate r depth > 2 5 m X
9 Any water subsequently introduced int o a tank may be discharged int o the
X X X X X
sea without restriction s

Addendum B
Prewash procedure s
This addendum to the Manual shall contain prewash procedures based on appendix VI of Annex II. These procedures
shall contain specific requirements for the use of the tank washing arrangements and equipment provided on the
particular ship and include the following:
.1 cleaning machine positions to be used;
. 2 slops pumping out procedure;
.3 requirements for hot washing;
.4 number of cycles of cleaning machine (or time); and
.5 minimum operating pressures.
Addendum C
Ventilation procedure s
This addendum to the Manual shall contain ventilation procedures based on appendix 7 of Annex II. The procedures
shall contain specific requirements for the use of the cargo tank ventilation system, or equipment, fitted on the particular
ship and shall include the following:
.1 ventilation positions to be used;
.2 minimum flow or speed of fans;
.3 procedures for ventilating cargo pipeline, pumps, filters, etc.; and
.4 procedures for ensuring that tanks are dry on completion.
Addendum D
Additional informatio n an d operationa l instruction s require d

or accepte d b y th e Administratio n
This addendum to the Manual shall contain additional information and operational instructions required or accepted by
the Administration.
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Appendix V
Assessment of residue quantitie s i n carg o tanks ,
pumps and associated pipin g
1 Introductio n
1.1 Purpos e
1.1.1 Th e purpos e o f thi s appendi x i s t o provid e th e procedur e fo r testin g th e efficienc y o f carg o pumpin g
systems.
1.2 Backgroun d
1.2.1 Th e ability o f the pumpin g syste m o f a tank to compl y with regulatio n 12.1 , 12. 2 o r 12. 3 i s determine d
by performin g a tes t i n accordanc e wit h th e procedur e se t ou t i n sectio n 3 o f thi s appendix . Th e quantit y
measured i s termed th e "strippin g quantity". Th e strippin g quantit y of each tan k shal l b e recorde d i n th e ship's
Manual.
1.2.2 Afte r havin g determined th e stripping quantity of one tank, th e Administration ma y us e the determine d
quantities fo r a simila r tank , provide d th e Administratio n i s satisfie d tha t th e pumpin g syste m i n tha t tan k i s
similar an d operatin g properly .
2 Desig n criteri a and performanc e tes t

2.1 Th e carg o pumpin g system s shoul d b e designe d t o mee t th e require d maximu m amoun t o f residu e pe r
tank an d associate d pipin g a s specifie d i n regulatio n 1 2 o f Annex I I t o th e satisfactio n o f the Administration .
2.2 I n accordanc e wit h regulatio n 12. 5 th e carg o pumpin g system s shal l b e teste d wit h wate r t o prov e
their performance . Suc h wate r test s shall , b y measurement , sho w tha t th e syste m meet s th e requirement s o f
regulation 12 . I n respec t o f regulation s 12. 1 an d 12. 2 a toleranc e o f 50 I pe r tan k i s acceptable .
3 Wate r performanc e tes t
3.1 Tes t conditio n

3.1.1 Th e ship' s trim an d lis t shall b e suc h a s to provid e favourable drainag e to the suction point . Durin g the
water test the ship' s tri m shal l no t exceed 3 ° b y the stern , an d th e ship's lis t shall no t exceed 1° .
3.1.2 Th e tri m an d lis t chose n fo r th e wate r tes t shal l b e recorded . Thi s shal l b e th e minimu m favourabl e
trim an d lis t use d durin g th e wate r test.
3.1.3 Durin g the wate r test, mean s shal l b e provide d t o maintai n a backpressur e o f not les s than 10 0 kP a a t
the cargo tank's unloadin g manifol d (se e figure s 5- 1 an d 5-2) .
3.1.4 Th e tim e take n t o complet e th e wate r tes t shal l b e recorde d fo r eac h tank , recognizin g tha t thi s ma y
need t o b e amende d a s a resul t o f subsequen t tests.
3.2 Tes t procedur e

3.2.1 Ensur e that the cargo tank to b e tested an d it s associate d pipin g hav e bee n cleane d an d tha t the carg o
tank i s saf e fo r entry .
3.2.2 Fil l th e carg o tan k wit h wate r to a dept h necessar y t o carr y ou t norma l en d o f unloadin g procedures .
3.2.3 Discharg e an d stri p wate r fro m th e carg o tan k an d it s associate d pipin g i n accordanc e wit h th e
proposed procedures .

3.2.4 Collec t al l wate r remainin g i n th e carg o tan k an d it s associate d pipin g int o a calibrate d containe r fo r
measurement. Wate r residue s shal l b e collected , inter alia, fro m th e followin g points :
.1 th e carg o tank suctio n an d it s vicinity ;
.2 an y entrappe d area s o n th e carg o tan k bottom ;
.3 th e lo w poin t drain o f the carg o pump ; an d
.4 al l lo w poin t drain s o f pipin g associate d wit h th e carg o tan k u p t o th e manifol d valve .
3.2.5 Th e tota l wate r volume s collecte d abov e determin e th e strippin g quantit y fo r th e carg o tank .
3.2.6 Wher e a grou p o f tank s i s serve d b y a commo n pum p o r piping , th e wate r tes t residue s associate d
with th e commo n system(s ) ma y b e apportione d equall y amon g th e tank s provide d tha t th e followin g opera -
tional restrictio n i s include d i n th e ship' s approve d Manual : "Fo r sequentia l unloadin g o f tanks i n thi s group ,
the pum p o r pipin g i s no t to b e washe d unti l al l tank s i n th e grou p hav e bee n unloaded. "
Figure 5-2
The abov e figure s illustrat e tes t arrangement s tha t woul d provid e a backpressur e o f no t les s tha n 10 0 kP a a t
the carg o tank' s unloadin g manifold .

Appendix V I
Prewash procedures
A For ships built before 1 July 1 9 9 4
A prewas h procedur e i s require d i n orde r to mee t certain Anne x I I requirements . Thi s appendi x explain s ho w
these prewas h procedure s shal l b e performed .
Prewash procedures for non-solidifying substances
1 Tank s shal l b e washed b y mean s o f a rotar y water jet, operate d a t sufficiently hig h wate r pressure. I n th e
case of category X substances , cleanin g machine s shal l b e operated i n suc h location s that all tan k surfaces ar e
washed. I n th e cas e o f category Y substances , onl y on e locatio n nee d b e used .
2 Durin g washing , th e amoun t of water i n th e tan k shal l b e minimize d b y continuousl y pumpin g ou t slop s
and promotin g flo w t o th e suctio n poin t (positiv e lis t an d trim) . I f thi s conditio n canno t b e met , th e washin g
procedure shal l b e repeate d thre e times , wit h thoroug h strippin g o f the tan k betwee n washings .
3 Thos e substance s whic h hav e a viscosit y equal t o o r greater than 5 0 mPa. s a t 20°C shal l b e washed wit h
hot water (temperature at leas t 60°C), unles s the propertie s of such substance s mak e the washing les s effective.
4 Th e numbe r o f cycle s o f the cleanin g machin e use d shal l no t b e les s tha n tha t specifie d i n tabl e 6-1 . A
cleaning machin e cycl e i s define d a s th e perio d betwee n t w o consecutiv e identica l orientation s o f the tan k
cleaning machin e (rotatio n throug h 360°) .
5 Afte r washing , th e tan k cleanin g machine(s ) shal l b e kep t operatin g lon g enoug h t o flus h th e pipeline ,
pump an d filter , an d discharg e t o shor e receptio n facilitie s shal l b e continue d unti l th e tan k i s empty .
Prewash procedures for solidifying substances
1 Tank s shal l b e washe d a s soo n a s possibl e afte r unloading . I f possible , tank s shal l b e heate d prio r t o
washing.
2 Residue s i n hatche s an d manhole s shal l preferabl y b e remove d prio r t o th e prewash .
3 Tank s shal l b e washe d b y mean s o f a rotar y wate r jet operated a t sufficientl y hig h wate r pressur e an d i n
locations t o ensur e tha t al l tan k surface s ar e washed .
4 Durin g washing , th e amoun t of water i n th e tan k shal l b e minimize d b y pumpin g ou t slop s continuousl y
and promotin g flo w t o th e suctio n poin t (positiv e lis t an d trim) . I f this conditio n canno t b e met , th e washin g
procedure shal l b e repeate d thre e time s wit h thoroug h strippin g o f the tan k betwee n washings .
5 Tank s shall b e washed with ho t water (temperature at leas t 60°C) unles s the properties of such substance s
make th e washin g les s effective .
6 Th e numbe r o f cycle s o f th e cleanin g machin e use d shal l no t b e les s tha n tha t specifie d i n tabl e 6-1 .
A cleanin g machin e cycl e i s define d a s th e perio d betwee n t w o consecutiv e identica l orientation s o f th e
machine (rotatio n throug h 360°) .
After washing , th e cleanin g machine(s ) shal l b e kep t operatin g lon g enoug h t o flus h th e pipeline , pum p
and filter , an d discharg e t o shor e receptio n facilitie s shal l b e continue d unti l th e tan k i s empty .
Table 6-1 - Number of cleaning machine cycles to be used in each location
Number of cleaning machine cycles

Category of substance
Non-solidifying substances Solidifying substances
Category X 1 2
Category Y 1 1
2

B For ships built on or after 1 July 1 9 9 4 a n d r e c o m m e n d a t o r y

for ships built before 1 July 1 9 9 4
A prewas h procedur e i s require d i n orde r to mee t certain Anne x I I requirements . Thi s appendi x explain s ho w
these prewas h procedure s shal l b e performe d an d ho w th e minimu m volume s o f washin g medi a t o b e use d
shall b e determined . Smalle r volume s o f washin g medi a ma y b e use d base d o n actua l verificatio n testin g t o
the satisfactio n o f the Administration . Wher e reduce d volume s ar e approved , a n entr y t o tha t effec t mus t b e
recorded i n th e Manual .
If a mediu m othe r than wate r i s use d fo r the prewash , th e provision s o f regulatio n 13.5. 1 apply .
Prewash procedures for non-solidifying substances w i t h o u t recycling
1 Tank s shal l b e washe d b y mean s o f a rotar y jet(s) , operate d a t sufficientl y hig h wate r pressure . I n th e
case of category X substances , cleanin g machine s shal l b e operated i n suc h location s that all tan k surfaces are
washed. I n th e cas e o f category Y substances , onl y on e locatio n nee d b e used .
2 Durin g washing , th e amoun t of liqui d i n th e tank shal l b e minimize d b y continuousl y pumpin g ou t slops
and promotin g flo w t o th e suctio n point . I f thi s conditio n canno t b e met , th e washin g procedur e shal l b e
repeated thre e times , wit h thoroug h strippin g o f the tan k betwee n washings .
3 Thos e substance s whic h hav e a viscosit y equa l t o o r greater than 5 0 mPa. s a t 20°C shal l b e washed wit h
hot water (temperature at leas t 60°C), unles s the propertie s of such substance s mak e the washing les s effective.
4 Th e quantitie s o f wash wate r use d shal l no t b e les s tha n thos e specifie d i n paragrap h 2 0 o r determine d
according to paragrap h 21 .
5 Afte r prewashing , th e tank s an d line s shal l b e thoroughl y stripped .
Prewash procedures for solidifying substances without recycling
6 Tank s shal l b e washe d a s soo n a s possibl e afte r unloading . I f possible , tank s shoul d b e heate d prio r t o
washing.
7 Residue s i n hatche s an d manhole s shoul d preferabl y b e remove d prio r t o th e prewash .
8 Tank s shal l b e washe d b y mean s o f a rotar y jet(s ) operate d a t sufficientl y hig h wate r pressur e an d i n
locations t o ensur e tha t al l tan k surface s ar e washed .
9 Durin g washing, th e amoun t of liqui d i n th e tank shall b e minimize d b y pumpin g ou t slop s continuousl y
and promotin g flo w t o th e suctio n point . I f thi s conditio n canno t b e met , th e washin g procedur e shal l b e
repeated thre e time s wit h thoroug h strippin g o f the tan k betwee n washings .
10 Tank s shall b e washed with ho t water (temperature at least 60°C), unles s the properties of such substances
make th e washin g les s effective .
11 Th e quantitie s o f wash wate r use d shal l no t b e les s tha n thos e specifie d i n paragrap h 2 0 o r determine d
according to paragrap h 21 .
12 Afte r prewashing , th e tank s an d line s shal l b e thoroughl y stripped .

Appendix VI - Prewash procedures
Prewash procedures w i t h recycling of washing medium
13 Washin g wit h a recycle d washin g mediu m ma y b e adopte d fo r th e purpos e o f washing mor e tha n on e
cargo tank . I n determinin g th e quantity , du e regar d mus t b e give n t o th e expecte d amoun t o f residue s i n th e
tanks an d th e propertie s o f the washin g mediu m an d whethe r an y initia l rins e o r flushing i s employed . Unles s
sufficient dat a ar e provided , th e calculate d en d concentratio n o f carg o residue s i n th e washin g mediu m shal l
not excee d 5 % base d o n nomina l strippin g quantities .
14 Th e recycle d washin g mediu m shal l onl y b e use d for washing tanks havin g contained th e same or similar
substance.
15 A quantit y o f washing mediu m sufficien t to allo w continuou s washin g shal l b e adde d t o the tan k o r tanks
to b e washed .
16 Al l tan k surface s shal l b e washe d b y mean s o f a rotar y jet(s ) operate d a t sufficientl y hig h pressure . Th e
recycling o f the washin g mediu m ma y eithe r b e withi n th e tank to b e washe d o r via anothe r tank, e.g. , a slo p
tank.
17 Th e washing shal l b e continue d unti l th e accumulate d throughpu t i s no t les s tha n tha t corresponding to
the relevan t quantitie s give n i n paragrap h 2 0 o r determine d accordin g t o paragrap h 21 .
18 Solidifyin g substance s an d substance s wit h a viscosit y equa l t o o r greate r tha n 5 0 mPa. s a t 20° C shal l
be washe d wit h ho t water (temperatur e a t leas t 60°C ) whe n wate r i s use d a s th e washing medium , unles s th e
properties o f such substance s mak e th e washin g les s effective .
19 Afte r completin g th e tan k washin g wit h recyclin g t o th e exten t specifie d i n paragrap h 17 , th e washin g
medium shal l b e discharge d an d th e tan k thoroughl y stripped . Thereafter , th e tan k shal l b e subjecte d t o a
rinse, usin g clean washin g medium , wit h continuou s drainag e and discharge d to a receptio n facility . Th e rins e
shall a s a minimu m cove r th e tan k botto m an d b e sufficien t t o flus h th e pipelines , pum p an d filter .
M i n i m u m quantity of water to be used in a prewash
20 Th e minimu m quantit y o f wate r t o b e use d i n a prewas h i s determine d b y th e residua l quantit y o f

noxious liqui d substanc e i n th e tank , th e tan k size , th e carg o properties , th e permitte d concentratio n i n an y
subsequent was h wate r effluent , an d th e are a o f operation . Th e minimu m quantit y i s give n b y th e followin g
formula:
0.8 0.7
Q = k(15 + 5r x V/1,000 )
where
=
Q th e require d minimu m quantit y i n cubi c metre s
=r th e residua l quantit y pe r tank i n cubi c metres . Th e value o f r shall b e th e valu e demonstrate d i n

the actua l strippin g efficienc y test, bu t shal l no t b e taken lowe r than 0.10 0 m 3 fo r a tan k volum e
of 50 0 m 3 an d abov e an d 0.04 0 m 3 fo r a tan k volum e o f 10 0 m 3 an d below . Fo r tan k size s
between 10 0 m 3 an d 50 0 m 3 th e minimu m valu e o f r allowe d t o b e use d i n th e calculation s i s
obtained b y linea r interpolation .
For categor y X substance s th e valu e o f r shal l eithe r b e determine d base d o n strippin g test s accordin g t o th e
Manual, observin g the lowe r limit s a s give n above , o r b e taken t o b e 0. 9 m 3 .
=
V tan k volum e i n cubi c metre s
=
k a facto r havin g values a s follows :
Category X , non-solidifying , low-viscosit y substance , k = 1. 2
Category X, solidifyin g or high-viscosit y substance, k =2.4
Category Y , non-solidifying , low-viscosit y substance , k = 0. 5
Category Y , solidifyin g o r high-viscosit y substance , k = 1. 0

The table belo w i s calculate d usin g the formula wit h a k factor o f 1 an d ma y b e use d a s a n eas y reference .
Tank volume (m 3)
Stripping quantit y (m 3 )
100 500 3000
<0.04 1.2 2.9 5.4
0.10 2.5 2.9 5.4
0.30 5.9 6.8 12.2

0.90 14.3 16.1 27.7
21 Verificatio n testin g fo r approva l o f prewas h volume s lowe r tha n thos e give n i n paragrap h 2 0 ma y b e
carried ou t t o th e satisfactio n o f the Administratio n t o prov e tha t th e requirement s o f regulatio n 1 3 ar e met ,
taking int o accoun t th e substance s th e shi p i s certifie d t o carry . Th e prewas h volum e s o verifie d shal l b e
adjusted fo r othe r prewas h condition s b y applicatio n o f the facto r k a s define d i n paragrap h 20 .

Appendix VI I
Ventilation procedure s
1 Carg o residue s o f substances wit h a vapou r pressur e greate r than 5 kP a a t 20°C ma y b e remove d fro m a
cargo tan k b y ventilation .
2 Befor e residue s o f noxiou s liqui d substance s ar e ventilate d fro m a tank , th e safet y hazard s relatin g t o
cargo flammabilit y an d toxicit y shal l b e considered . Wit h regar d t o safet y aspects , th e operationa l require -
ments fo r openings i n carg o tanks i n SOLA S 74 , a s amended , th e Internationa l Bul k Chemica l Code , th e Bul k
Chemical Code , an d th e ventilatio n procedure s i n th e Internationa l Chambe r o f Shippin g (ICS ) Tanker Safety
Guide (Chemicals) shoul d b e consulted .
3 Por t authoritie s ma y als o hav e regulation s o n carg o tan k ventilation .
4 Th e procedure s fo r ventilatio n o f cargo residue s fro m a tan k ar e a s follows :
.1 th e pipeline s shal l b e draine d an d furthe r cleare d o f liqui d b y mean s o f ventilation equipment ;
.2 th e lis t an d tri m shal l b e adjuste d t o th e minimu m level s possibl e s o tha t evaporatio n o f residue s i n
the tank i s enhanced ;
.3 ventilatio n equipmen t producing an airje t which ca n reac h the tank bottom shal l b e used . Figur e 7- 1
could b e use d t o evaluat e th e adequac y o f ventilatio n equipmen t use d fo r ventilatin g a tan k o f a
given depth ;
.4 ventilatio n equipmen t shall b e place d i n th e tank opening closest to the tank sump or suction point ;
.5 ventilatio n equipmen t shall, whe n practicable , b e positioned s o that the airjet i s directed a t the tank
sump o r suctio n poin t an d impingemen t o f the airje t o n tan k structura l member s i s t o b e avoide d
as muc h a s possible ; an d
.6 ventilatio n shal l continu e unti l n o visibl e remain s o f liqui d ca n b e observe d i n th e tank . Thi s shal l
be verifie d b y a visua l examinatio n o r a n equivalen t method .

Figure 7-1 - Minimum flow rate as a function of jet penetration depth.

Jet penetration depth shall be compared against tank height.

MARPOL Annex II I
Regulations fo r th e preventio n o f pollutio n
by harmfu l substance s carrie d b y se a
in package d for m
MARPOL Annex
Regulations for the prevention o f pollution b y harmfu l substance s
carried by sea in package d form
Regulation 1
Application
1 Unles s expressl y provide d otherwise , th e regulation s o f thi s Anne x appl y t o al l ship s carryin g harmfu l
substances i n package d form .
.1 Fo r th e purpos e o f this Annex , "harmfu l substances " ar e thos e substance s whic h ar e identifie d a s
marine pollutant s i n th e Internationa l Maritim e Dangerou s Good s Cod e (IMD G Code) * o r whic h
meet th e criteri a i n th e Appendi x o f this Annex .
.2 Fo r th e purpose s o f this Annex , "package d form " i s define d a s th e form s o f containment specifie d
for harmfu l substance s i n th e I M D G Code .
2 Th e carriage of harmful substance s i s prohibited , excep t i n accordanc e with th e provisions o f this Annex.
3T o supplemen t th e provision s o f thi s Annex , th e Governmen t o f eac h Part y t o th e Conventio n shal l

issue, o r caus e t o b e issued , detaile d requirement s o n packing , marking , labelling , documentation , stowage ,
quantity limitation s an d exception s fo r preventin g o r minimizin g pollutio n o f th e marin e environmen t b y
harmful substances. *
4 Fo r th e purpose s o f this Annex , empt y packaging s whic h hav e bee n use d previousl y fo r th e carriag e o f
harmful substance s shal l themselve s b e treated a s harmfu l substance s unles s adequat e precaution s hav e bee n
taken to ensur e that they contai n n o residu e tha t i s harmfu l t o th e marin e environment .
5 Th e requirement s o f this Anne x d o no t appl y t o ship' s store s an d equipment .
Regulation 2
Packing
Packages shal l b e adequat e t o minimiz e th e hazar d t o th e marin e environment , havin g regar d t o thei r specific
contents.
Regulation 3
Marking and labelling
1 Package s containing a harmful substance shall be durably marked with the correct technical nam e (trade
names alon e shall no t be used) and, further, shal l b e durably marked or labelled to indicate that the substance
is a marin e pollutant . Suc h identificatio n shal l b e supplemente d wher e possibl e b y an y othe r means , fo r
example, by us e of the relevan t Unite d Nation s number .
Refer to the IMD G Cod e adopted by the Organization b y resolution MSC.122(75) , a s amended by the Maritime Safety Committee.
Annex III: Regulations for the prevention of pollution by harmful substances carried by sea in packaged form
Regulations 3 , 4 , 5 , 6
2 Th e metho d o f markin g th e correc t technica l nam e an d o f affixin g label s o n package s containin g a

harmful substanc e shal l b e suc h tha t thi s informatio n wil l stil l b e identifiabl e o n package s survivin g a t leas t
three months ' immersio n i n th e sea . I n considerin g suitabl e markin g an d labelling , accoun t shal l b e take n o f
the durabilit y o f the material s use d an d o f the surfac e o f the package .
3 Package s containin g smal l quantitie s o f harmfu l substance s ma y b e exempte d fro m th e markin g

requirements.*
Regulation 4 +
Documentation
1I n al l document s relatin g to the carriag e of harmful substance s b y se a wher e such substance s ar e named ,
the correc t technica l nam e o f eac h suc h substanc e shal l b e use d (trad e name s alon e shal l no t b e used ) an d
the substanc e furthe r identifie d b y th e additio n o f th e word s "MARIN E POLLUTANT" .
2 Th e shipping documents supplied b y the shipper shall include , o r be accompanied by, a signed certificate
or declaratio n tha t the shipmen t offere d fo r carriag e i s properl y package d an d marked , labelle d o r placarde d
as appropriat e an d i n prope r conditio n fo r carriag e to minimiz e the hazar d t o the marin e environment .
3 Eac h shi p carryin g harmfu l substance s shal l hav e a specia l lis t o r manifes t settin g fort h th e harmfu l
substances o n boar d an d th e locatio n thereof . A detaile d stowag e pla n whic h set s ou t th e locatio n o f th e
harmful substance s o n boar d ma y b e use d i n plac e of such specia l lis t or manifest . Copie s o f such document s
shall als o b e retaine d o n shor e b y th e owne r o f th e shi p o r hi s representativ e unti l th e harmfu l substance s
are unloaded . A cop y o f on e o f thes e document s shal l b e mad e availabl e befor e departur e t o th e perso n o r
organization designate d b y th e por t Stat e authority .
4A t an y stopover , wher e an y loadin g o r unloadin g operations , eve n partial , ar e carrie d out , a revisio n o f
the document s listin g the harmfu l substance s taken o n board , indicatin g their locatio n o n boar d o r showin g a
detailed stowag e plan , shal l b e mad e availabl e befor e departur e t o th e perso n o r organizatio n designate d b y
the por t Stat e authority .
5 Whe n th e shi p carrie s a specia l lis t o r manifes t o r a detaile d stowag e plan , require d fo r th e carriag e
of dangerou s good s b y th e Internationa l Conventio n fo r th e Safet y o f Lif e a t Sea , 1974 , a s amended , th e
documents require d b y thi s regulatio n ma y b e combine d wit h thos e fo r dangerou s goods . Wher e document s
are combined , a clea r distinctio n shal l b e mad e betwee n dangerou s good s an d harmfu l substance s covere d
by thi s Annex .
Regulation 5
Stowage
Harmful substance s shall b e properly stowed an d secure d s o as to minimiz e the hazard s to the marin e environ-
ment withou t impairin g th e safet y o f the shi p an d person s o n board .
Regulation 6
Quantity limitations
Certain harmfu l substance s may , fo r sound scientifi c an d technical reasons , nee d t o b e prohibite d fo r carriage
or b e limite d a s t o th e quantit y whic h ma y b e carrie d aboar d an y on e ship . I n limitin g th e quantity , du e
consideration shal l b e given t o size , constructio n an d equipment of the ship , a s well a s the packagin g and the
inherent natur e o f the substances .
Refer to the specific exemptions provided for i n the IMD G Code adopted b y resolutio n MSC.122(75) , a s amended.
+
Referenc e t o "documents " i n thi s regulatio n doe s no t preclud e th e us e o f electroni c dat a processin g (EDP ) an d electroni c dat a
interchange (EDI) transmission techniques as an ai d to paper documentation.

Annex III: Regulations for the prevention of pollution by harmful substances carried by sea in packaged form
Regulations 7, 8
Regulation 7
Exceptions
1 Jettisonin g o f harmfu l substance s carrie d i n package d for m shal l b e prohibited , excep t wher e necessar y
for the purpos e o f securing th e safet y o f the shi p o r savin g lif e a t sea .
2 Subjec t t o th e provision s o f th e presen t Convention , appropriat e measure s base d o n th e physical ,

chemical an d biologica l propertie s o f harmfu l substance s shal l b e take n t o regulat e th e washin g o f leakage s
overboard, provide d tha t complianc e wit h suc h measure s woul d no t impai r the safet y o f the shi p an d person s
on board .
Regulation 8
the preventio n o f pollutio n b y harmfu l substances .
2I n th e circumstances given i n paragrap h 1 o f this regulation , th e Part y shall tak e such step s as will ensur e
of this Annex .
* Refer to the Procedures for port State control adopted by the Organization by resolution A.787(19) and amended by A.882(21)

Appendix to Anne x II I
Appendix
Criteria for the identificatio n o f harmful substance s i n package d for m
For th e purpose s o f thi s Annex , substance s identifie d b y an y on e o f th e followin g criteri a ar e harmfu l
substances:*
Category: Acute 1
96 h r LC 50 (fo r fish) =< 1 mg/l and/or
48 h r EC 50 (fo r Crustacea ) =< 1 mg /l and/o r
72 o r 9 6 h r ErC 50 (fo r algae or other aquatic plants ) =< 1 mg/l
Category: Chronic 1
=
96 h r LC 50 (fo r fish) <1 mg/ l and/o r
=
48 h r EC 50 (fo r Crustacea) <1 mg/ l and/o r
72 o r 9 6 h r ErC 50 (fo r algae o r other=
aquatic plants ) <1 mg/ l
and th e substanc e i s no t rapidl y degradabl e and/o r the lo g K ow >= 4 (unles s the experimentally determined BC F < 500) .
Category: Chronic 2
96 h r LC 50 (fo r fish) > 1 t o =< 10 mg/l and/o r
48 h r EC 50 (fo r Crustacea) > 1 t o =< 10 mg/ l and/o r
72 o r 9 6 h r ErC 50 (fo r alga e o r other aquatic plants ) > 1 t o =< 10 mg/l
and th e substanc e i s no t rapidl y degradabl e and/o r the lo g K ow >= 4 (unles s the experimentally determine d BC F < 500) ,
unless th e chroni c toxicit y NOEC s ar e > 1 mg/ l
* Th e criteri a ar e base d o n thos e develope d b y th e Unite d Nation s Globall y Harmonize d Syste m o f Classification an d Labellin g o f
Chemicals (GHS), as amended.
For definitions of acronyms or terms use d i n thi s appendix , refe r to the relevan t paragraph s of the IMD G Code .

MARPOL Annex I V
of pollution b y sewage from ship s
MARPOL Annex I V
Regulations fo r the preventio n o f pollution
by sewage from ship s
Chapter 1 - General
Regulation 1
Definitions
For the purposes of this Annex:
1 New ship mean s a ship :

.1 fo r which th e building contract i s placed , o r i n th e absence of a buildin g contract, th e kee l o f which
is laid , o r whic h i s a t a simila r stag e o f construction , o n o r afte r th e dat e o f entry int o forc e o f this
Annex;* o r
.2 th e deliver y o f which is three years or mor e after th e dat e o f entry into forc e o f this Annex.
2 Existing ship mean s a shi p whic h i s no t a ne w ship .
3 Sewage means :
.1 drainag e an d othe r waste s fro m an y for m o f toilets an d urinals ;
.2 drainag e from medical premise s (dispensary, sic k bay, etc. ) via wash basins , was h tubs and scuppers
located i n suc h premises ;
.3 drainag e fro m space s containin g livin g animals ; o r
.4 othe r wast e water s whe n mixe d wit h th e drainage s define d above .
4 Holding tank mean s a tan k use d fo r th e collectio n an d storag e o f sewage .
of the territory i n questio n i s establishe d i n accordanc e wit h internationa l la w excep t that, fo r the purpose s o f
the presen t Convention, "fro m th e neares t land " of f the north-easter n coas t of Australia shal l mea n fro m a lin e
drawn fro m a poin t o n th e coas t o f Australia in :
latitude 11° 00' S, longitud e 142°08 ' E

to a poin t i n latitud e 10°35 ' S, longitud e 141°55 ' E,
* Anne x I V entered int o force on 2 7 September 2003.

Annex IV: Regulations for the prevention of pollution by sewage from ships
Regulations 1 , 2 , 3

thence to a poin t latitud e 10°41 ' S, longitud e 145°00 ' E,
thence to a poin t latitude 15°00 ' S, longitud e 146°00 ' E,
thence to a point latitud e 24°30' S, longitud e 154°00 ' E ,
thence t o a poin t o n th e coas t o f Australia i n
latitude 24°42' S, longitud e 153°15 ' E.
6 International voyage mean s a voyag e fro m a countr y t o whic h th e presen t Conventio n applie s t o a por t
outside suc h country , o r conversely .
7 Person mean s membe r o f the cre w an d passengers .
8 Anniversary date mean s th e da y an d th e mont h o f eac h yea r whic h wil l correspon d t o th e dat e o f expir y
of the Internationa l Sewag e Pollutio n Preventio n Certificate .
Regulation 2
Application*
1 Th e provision s o f this Anne x shal l appl y t o th e followin g ship s engage d i n internationa l voyages :
.1 ne w ship s o f 400 gros s tonnag e an d above ; an d
.2 ne w ship s o f les s tha n 40 0 gros s tonnag e whic h ar e certifie d t o carr y mor e than 1 5 persons ; an d
.3 existin g ship s o f 40 0 gros s tonnag e an d above , fiv e year s afte r th e dat e o f entr y int o forc e o f thi s
Annex; an d
.4 existin g ships of less than 40 0 gross tonnage which ar e certified to carr y mor e than 1 5 persons , fiv e
years afte r th e dat e o f entr y int o forc e o f thi s Annex .
2 Th e Administratio n shal l ensur e that existing ships, accordin g to subparagraph s 1. 3 an d 1. 4 o f this regula -
tion, th e keel s o f which ar e lai d o r which ar e o f a simila r stag e o f construction befor e 2 Octobe r 198 3 shal l b e
equipped, a s fa r a s practicable , t o discharg e sewag e i n accordanc e wit h th e requirement s o f regulatio n 1 1 o f
the Annex .
Regulation 3
Exceptions
1 Regulatio n 1 1 o f this Anne x shal l no t apply to:
.1 th e discharg e o f sewage fro m a shi p necessar y fo r th e purpos e o f securing th e safet y o f a shi p an d

those o n boar d o r savin g lif e a t sea; o r
.2 th e discharg e o f sewage resultin g fro m damag e to a shi p o r it s equipmen t i f all reasonabl e precau -
tions hav e bee n take n befor e an d afte r the occurrenc e o f the damage , fo r the purpos e o f preventing
or minimizin g th e discharge .
* MEP C 5 2 (1 1 t o 1 5 Octobe r 2004 ) confirme d tha t 2 7 Septembe r 200 3 wa s th e on e an d onl y entr y int o forc e dat e o f MARPO L
Annex I V (see document MEPC 52/24, paragraph s 6.1 6 to 6.19).

Regulation 4
Surveys
1 Ever y shi p which , i n accordanc e wit h regulatio n 2 , i s require d t o compl y wit h th e provision s o f thi s
Annex shal l b e subjec t t o th e survey s specifie d below :
tion 5 o f thi s Anne x i s issue d fo r th e firs t time , whic h shal l includ e a complet e surve y o f it s struc -
arrangements an d material s full y compl y wit h th e applicabl e requirement s o f this Annex .
.2 A renewa l surve y a t interval s specifie d b y th e Administration , bu t no t exceedin g fiv e years , excep t

where regulatio n 8.2 , 8.5 , 8. 6 o r 8. 7 o f thi s Anne x i s applicable . Th e renewa l surve y shal l b e
such a s t o ensur e tha t the structure , equipment , systems , fittings , arrangement s an d material s fully
comply wit h applicabl e requirement s o f thi s Annex .
.3 A n additiona l survey , eithe r genera l o r partial , accordin g t o th e circumstances , shal l b e mad e afte r
a repai r resultin g fro m investigation s prescribe d i n paragrap h 4 o f this regulation , o r wheneve r an y

of paragrap h 1 o f this regulatio n i n orde r t o ensur e tha t th e applicabl e provision s o f this Anne x ar e complie d
with.
3 Survey s o f ships a s regard s th e enforcemen t o f the provision s o f this Anne x shal l b e carrie d ou t b y offic -
for th e purpos e o r t o organization s recognize d b y it .
4A n Administratio n nominatin g surveyor s o r recognizin g organization s t o conduc t survey s a s se t forth i n

paragraph 3 o f this regulatio n shall , a s a minimum , empowe r any nominate d surveyo r or recognize d organiza -
tion to :
.1 requir e repair s t o a ship ; an d
.2 carr y ou t survey s i f requeste d b y th e appropriat e authoritie s o f a Por t State .
The Administratio n shal l notif y the Organizatio n o f the specifi c responsibilitie s an d condition s o f the authorit y
5 Whe n a nominate d surveyo r o r recognize d organizatio n determine s tha t th e conditio n o f the shi p o r it s
equipment doe s no t correspon d substantiall y wit h th e particular s o f the Certificat e o r i s suc h tha t th e shi p i s
not fi t to procee d t o se a withou t presentin g a n unreasonabl e threa t o f har m t o th e marin e environment , suc h
* Refe r to Globa l an d unifor m implementatio n of the harmonize d syste m of survey and certificatio n (HSSC ) adopte d by the Assem-
bly o f th e Organizatio n b y resolutio n A.883(21) , th e Surve y guideline s unde r th e harmonize d syste m o f surve y an d certification ,
2007, adopte d b y th e Assembl y o f th e Organizatio n b y resolutio n A.997(25) , a s ma y b e amende d b y th e Organization . Refe r t o
MSC/Circ.1010 - MEPC/Circ.382 o n Communicatio n o f informatio n o n th e authorization o f recognized organization s (ROs) , an d th e
information collecte d via the Global Integrate d Shipping Information Syste m (GISIS) .

the Administration. I f such correctiv e action i s no t taken, th e Certificate shoul d b e withdrawn an d th e Admin-
istration shal l b e notifie d immediatel y and i f the ship i s i n a port of another Party , th e appropriate authorities of
the Por t State shal l als o b e notifie d immediately . Whe n a n office r o f the Administration , a nominate d surveyo r
or recognize d organizatio n ha s notifie d th e appropriat e authoritie s o f th e Por t State , th e Governmen t o f th e
Port Stat e concerne d shal l giv e suc h officer , surveyo r o r organizatio n an y necessar y assistanc e t o carr y ou t
their obligation s unde r thi s regulation . Whe n applicable , th e Governmen t o f th e Por t Stat e concerne d shal l
6I n ever y case , th e Administration concerne d shal l full y guarante e the completenes s an d efficienc y of the
7 Th e conditio n o f th e shi p an d it s equipmen t shal l b e maintaine d t o confor m wit h th e provision s o f th e

8 Afte r any surve y o f the shi p unde r paragrap h 1 o f this regulatio n ha s bee n completed , n o chang e shall b e
made i n th e structure , equipment , systems , fittings , arrangement s o r material s covere d b y th e survey , withou t
the sanctio n o f th e Administration , excep t th e direc t replacemen t o f suc h equipmen t an d fittings .
9 Wheneve r a n acciden t occurs t o a shi p o r a defec t i s discovere d whic h substantiall y affect s th e integrit y
ated t o determin e whether a surve y a s require d b y paragrap h 1 o f this regulatio n i s necessary . I f the shi p i s i n
Port Stat e an d th e nominate d surveyo r o r recognize d organizatio n shal l ascertai n tha t suc h repor t ha s bee n
made.
Regulation 5
1A n Internationa l Sewag e Pollutio n Preventio n Certificat e shal l b e issued , afte r an initia l o r renewa l surve y
in accordanc e wit h th e provision s o f regulatio n 4 o f thi s Annex , t o an y shi p whic h i s engage d i n voyage s t o
ports o r offshor e terminal s unde r th e jurisdictio n o f othe r Partie s t o th e Convention . I n th e cas e o f existin g
ships thi s requiremen t shal l appl y fiv e year s afte r th e dat e o f entry int o forc e o f this Annex .
2 Suc h Certificat e shal l b e issue d o r endorse d eithe r b y th e Administratio n o r b y an y person s o r organiza -

tion* dul y authorize d b y it . I n ever y case , th e Administratio n assume s ful l responsibilit y fo r the Certificate .
Regulation 6
Issue or endorsement of a Certificate by another Government
1 Th e Governmen t o f a Part y t o th e Conventio n may , a t th e reques t o f the Administration , caus e a shi p t o

be surveye d and , i f satisfie d tha t th e provision s o f thi s Anne x ar e complie d with , shal l issu e o r authoriz e th e
issue o f an Internationa l Sewag e Pollutio n Preventio n Certificat e t o th e ship , an d wher e appropriate , endors e
or authoriz e th e endorsemen t o f that Certificat e o n th e shi p i n accordanc e wit h thi s Annex .
* Refer to the Guideline s for the authorizatio n o f organizations acting on behal f of the Administration, adopte d b y the Organization
by resolutio n A.739(18) , a s amende d b y resolutio n MSC.208(81) , an d the Specification s o n th e surve y an d certificatio n function s o f
recognized organization s actin g o n behal f o f the Administration , adopte d b y th e Organizatio n b y resolutio n A.789(19) , a s ma y b e
amended b y the Organization.

Regulations 7, 8
2A cop y o f the Certificat e an d a cop y o f the surve y repor t shal l b e transmitte d a s soo n a s possibl e t o th e
Administration requestin g th e survey .
3A Certificat e s o issue d shal l contai n a statemen t t o th e effec t tha t i t ha s bee n issue d a t th e reques t o f
4N o Internationa l Sewag e Pollutio n Preventio n Certificat e shal l b e issue d t o a shi p whic h i s entitle d t o fl y
the fla g of a Stat e which i s no t a Party .
Regulation 7
Form of Certificate
The Internationa l Sewag e Pollutio n Preventio n Certificat e shal l b e draw n u p i n th e for m correspondin g to the
model give n i n th e appendi x t o thi s Anne x an d shal l b e a t leas t i n English , Frenc h o r Spanish . I f a n officia l
Regulation 8
Duration and validity of Certificate*
1A n Internationa l Sewag e Pollutio n Preventio n Certificat e shal l b e issue d fo r a perio d specifie d b y th e

Administration whic h shal l no t excee d fiv e years .
2.1 Notwithstandin g the requirements of paragraph 1 o f this regulation, when the renewal surve y is completed
within thre e month s befor e th e expir y dat e o f th e existin g Certificate , th e ne w Certificat e shal l b e vali d fro m
the dat e o f completio n o f the renewa l surve y t o a dat e no t exceedin g fiv e year s fro m th e dat e o f expiry o f the
existing Certificate .
2.2 Whe n th e renewa l surve y i s complete d afte r th e expir y dat e o f the existin g Certificate , th e ne w Certifi -
cate shal l b e vali d fro m th e dat e o f completion o f the renewa l surve y t o a dat e no t exceedin g fiv e year s fro m
the dat e o f expir y o f the existin g Certificate .
2.3 Whe n th e renewa l surve y i s complete d mor e tha n thre e month s befor e th e expir y dat e o f the existin g
Certificate, th e ne w Certificat e shal l b e vali d fro m th e dat e o f completion o f the renewa l surve y t o a dat e no t
3I f a Certificat e i s issue d for a perio d o f less than fiv e years, th e Administration ma y exten d th e validit y o f
the Certificat e beyon d th e expir y dat e t o th e maximu m perio d specifie d i n paragrap h 1 o f this regulation .

ship befor e the expiry date of the existing Certificate, th e perso n o r organization authorize d b y the Administra-
which shal l no t excee d fiv e month s fro m th e expir y date .
5I f a shi p a t the time when a Certificat e expires i s no t i n a por t i n whic h i t i s t o b e surveyed , th e Admin-
purpose o f allowing th e shi p t o complet e it s voyag e t o th e por t i n whic h i t i s t o b e surveye d an d the n onl y i n
cases wher e i t appear s prope r an d reasonabl e t o d o so . N o Certificat e shal l b e extende d fo r a perio d longe r
than thre e months , an d a shi p to whic h a n extensio n i s granted shal l not , o n it s arriva l i n th e por t i n whic h i t
is t o b e surveyed , b e entitle d b y virtu e o f such extensio n t o leav e tha t por t withou t havin g a ne w Certificate .
When th e renewa l surve y i s completed , th e ne w Certificat e shal l b e vali d t o a dat e no t exceedin g fiv e year s
from th e dat e o f expiry o f the existin g Certificat e befor e th e extensio n wa s granted .
* Refe r t o th e Guidanc e o n th e timin g o f replacemen t o f existin g certificate s issue d afte r th e entr y int o forc e o f amendment s t o
certificates i n IM O instruments (MSC-MEPC.S/Circ.6) .

Regulation 8
6A Certificat e issue d t o a shi p engage d o n shor t voyage s whic h ha s no t bee n extende d unde r th e fore -
going provision s o f this regulatio n ma y b e extende d b y th e Administratio n fo r a perio d o f grac e o f u p t o on e
month from the date of expiry stated on it . Whe n th e renewa l surve y i s completed , th e ne w Certificate shall b e
valid t o a dat e no t exceeding fiv e years fro m th e dat e o f expiry o f the existin g Certificat e befor e the extensio n
was granted .
7I n specia l circumstances , a s determined b y the Administration, a ne w Certificate nee d no t be dated from

the dat e o f expir y o f the existin g Certificat e a s require d b y paragrap h 2.2 , 5 o r 6 o f thi s regulation . I n thes e
special circumstances , th e ne w Certificat e shal l b e vali d t o a dat e no t exceedin g fiv e year s fro m th e dat e o f
8A Certificat e issue d unde r regulatio n 5 o r 6 o f this Anne x shal l ceas e t o b e vali d i n an y o f the followin g
cases:
.1 i f th e relevan t survey s ar e no t complete d withi n th e period s specifie d unde r regulatio n 4. 1 o f this

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Annex; o r
the Governmen t issuin g the ne w Certificate i s full y satisfie d tha t the shi p i s i n complianc e with th e
requirements o f regulation s 4. 7 an d 4. 8 o f this Annex . I n th e cas e o f a transfe r betwee n Parties , i f
requested withi n 3 month s afte r th e transfe r ha s take n place , th e Governmen t o f the Part y whos e

Chapter 3 - Equipmen t an d contro l o f discharge
Regulation 9
Sewage systems
Annex shal l b e equippe d wit h on e o f the followin g sewag e systems :
.1 a sewag e treatmen t plan t whic h shal l b e o f a typ e approve d b y th e Administration , takin g int o
account the standard s an d tes t method s develope d b y th e Organization, * o r
.2 a sewag e comminutin g an d disinfectin g syste m approve d b y the Administration. Suc h syste m shal l
be fitte d wit h facilitie s t o th e satisfactio n o f the Administration , fo r the temporar y storag e o f sewage
when th e shi p i s les s tha n 3 nautica l mile s fro m th e neares t land , o r
.3 a holdin g tan k o f th e capacit y t o th e satisfactio n o f th e Administratio n fo r th e retentio n o f al l

sewage, havin g regar d t o th e operatio n o f th e ship , th e numbe r o f person s o n boar d an d othe r
relevant factors. Th e holdin g tank shal l b e constructe d t o th e satisfactio n o f the Administratio n an d
shall hav e a mean s t o indicat e visuall y th e amoun t o f it s contents .
Regulation 10
Standard discharge connections
1T o enable pipe s o f reception facilitie s to b e connecte d wit h th e ship' s discharg e pipeline , bot h line s shal l
be fitte d wit h a standar d discharg e connectio n i n accordanc e wit h th e followin g table :
Standard dimensions of flanges for discharge connections
Bolt circl e diamete r 170 mm
Slots i n flang e 4 holes , 1 8 m m i n diameter , equidistantl y place d o n a bol t circle o f the abov e diameter ,
slotted t o th e flange periphery . Th e slo t width t o b e 1 8 m m
Bolts an d nuts : quantit y 4, eac h o f 1 6 m m i n diamete r and o f suitable lengt h
and diamete r
The flange i s designe d t o accep t pipe s u p t o a maximu m interna l diamete r of 10 0 m m an d shal l b e of steel o r other
equivalent materia l havin g a flat face. Thi s flange , togethe r with a suitabl e gasket , shal l b e suitabl e for a servic e pressur e o f
600 kPa.Fo r ship s havin g a moulde d dept h o f 5 m an d less , th e inne r diamete r of the discharg e connectio n ma y b e 38 mm .
Refer to the Recommendatio n o n internationa l effluen t standard s an d guideline s for performanc e tests fo r sewag e treatmen t plant s
adopted b y th e Marin e Environmen t Protectio n Committe e o f th e Organizatio n b y resolutio n MEPC.2(VI ) o r th e Revise d guide -
lines o n implementatio n o f effluen t standard s an d performanc e test s fo r sewag e treatmen t plant s adopte d b y th e MEP C b y resolu -
tion MEPC.159(55 ) (se e Unifie d Interpretatio n 3) .

2 Fo r ship s i n dedicate d trades , i.e . passenge r ferries , alternativel y th e ship' s discharg e pipelin e ma y b e
fitted wit h a discharg e connectio n whic h ca n b e accepte d b y th e Administration , suc h a s quick-connectio n
couplings.
Regulation 11
Discharge of sewage
1 Subjec t to the provision s of regulation 3 o f this Annex, th e discharg e o f sewage int o the sea i s prohibited ,
except when :
.1 th e ship i s discharging comminuted and disinfected sewage using a system approved b y the Admin-
istration i n accordanc e wit h regulatio n 9.1. 2 o f thi s Anne x a t a distanc e o f mor e tha n 3 nautica l
miles fro m th e neares t land , o r sewag e whic h i s no t comminute d o r disinfected , a t a distanc e o f
more than 1 2 nautica l mile s from th e neares t land , provide d that , i n an y case , th e sewage that ha s
been store d i n holdin g tanks, o r sewage originating from space s containing livin g animals, shal l no t
be discharge d instantaneousl y bu t at a moderat e rat e whe n th e shi p i s en route an d proceedin g a t
not les s tha n 4 knots ; th e rat e o f discharg e shal l b e approve d b y th e Administratio n base d upo n
standards develope d b y th e Organization; * o r
.2 th e shi p ha s i n operatio n a n approve d sewag e treatmen t plan t whic h ha s bee n certifie d b y th e

Administration t o mee t th e operationa l requirement s referre d t o i n regulatio n 9.1. 1 o f thi s Annex ,
and
.2.1 th e tes t result s o f th e plan t ar e lai d dow n i n th e ship' s Internationa l Sewag e Pollutio n Preventio n
Certificate; an d
.2.2 additionally , th e effluen t shal l no t produc e visibl e floatin g solid s no r caus e discoloratio n o f th e
surrounding water .
2 Th e provision s o f paragrap h 1 shal l no t appl y t o ship s operatin g i n th e water s unde r th e jurisdictio n

of a Stat e an d visitin g ship s fro m othe r State s whil e the y ar e i n thes e water s an d ar e dischargin g sewag e i n
accordance with suc h les s stringen t requirement s a s ma y b e impose d b y suc h State .
3 Whe n th e sewag e i s mixe d wit h waste s o r wast e wate r covere d b y othe r Annexe s o f MARPOL , th e
requirements o f those Annexe s shal l b e complie d wit h i n additio n t o th e requirement s o f this Annex .
* Refe r to the Recommendatio n o n standard s for the rat e of discharge of untreated sewag e from ship s adopted by the Marine Environ-
ment Protectio n Committe e of the Organization b y resolutio n MEPC.157(55) .

Regulation 12
Reception facilities*
1 Th e Governmen t o f each Part y t o th e Convention , whic h require s ship s operatin g i n water s unde r it s
jurisdiction and visiting ships while in its waters to comply with the requirements of regulation 11.1, undertakes
to ensure the provisio n o f facilities a t ports an d terminals for the receptio n o f sewage, withou t causing delay
to ships, adequat e to meet the needs of the ships using them.
2 Th e Government of each Part y shall notif y the Organization, for transmission to the Contracting Govern-
ments concerned, of all cases where the facilities provided under this regulation are alleged to be inadequate.
* Refe r to the Guide to good practic e for port reception facility providers and users , MEPC.1/Circ.671 .

Chapter 5 - Por t Stat e contro l
Regulation 13
the preventio n o f pollutio n b y sewage .
2I n th e circumstances given i n paragrap h 1 o f this regulation , th e Part y shal l tak e such step s as will ensur e
of thi s Annex .
3 Procedure s relatin g to th e por t State contro l prescribe d i n articl e 5 o f the presen t Convention shal l appl y
4 Nothin g i n thi s regulatio n shal l b e construe d t o limi t th e right s an d obligation s o f a Part y carryin g out
Refer to procedure s fo r por t Stat e contro l adopte d b y the Organizatio n b y resolutio n A.787(19 } an d amende d b y resolutio n A.882(21) ;
see I M O sale s publicatio n IA650E .

Appendix to Annex I V
Appendix
Form o f International Sewag e Pollutio n Preventio n Certificat e
INTERNATIONAL SEWAGE POLLUTION

PREVENTION CERTIFICATE
by the Protoco l o f 197 8 relatin g thereto, a s amended, (hereinafte r referred t o as "th e Convention" ) unde r the authority

by
Particulars of ship*
Name of ship
Port of registry
Gross tonnage
Number of persons which the ship is certified to carry
+
IMO Number
New/existing ship*
Date on which keel was laid or ship was at a similar stage of construction or, where applicable, dat e on which work for
a conversion o r an alteration or modification o f a major character was commenced
THIS IS TO CERTIFY:
1 Tha t th e shi p i s equippe d wit h a sewag e treatment plant/comminuter/holdin g tank * an d a discharg e pipelin e i n
compliance with regulations 9 and 10 of Annex IV of the Convention as follows:
++
1.1 Descriptio n o f the sewage treatment plant :
Type of sewage treatment plan t
Name of manufacturer
The sewage treatment plant is certified by the Administration to meet the effluent standards as provided for
in resolution MEPC.2(VI).
++
1.2 Descriptio n o f comminuter:
Type of comminuter
Standard of sewage after disinfection
* Alternatively, th e particulars of the ship may be placed horizontall y i n boxes .

+
Refe r to the IM O Shi p Identificatio n Numbe r Schem e adopte d b y the Organization b y resolutio n A.600(15) .
++

*1.3 Descriptio n of holding tank:

3
Total capacity of the holding tank m
Location
1.4 A pipeline for the discharge of sewage to a reception facility, fitted with a standard shore connection.
2 Tha t the ship has been surveyed in accordance with regulation 4 of Annex IV of the Convention.
3 Tha t the survey shows that the structure, equipment , systems, fittings, arrangements and material of the ship and
the condition thereof are i n al l respect s satisfactory and that the ship complies with the applicable requirement s
of Annex I V of the Convention.
This Certificate is valid until (dd/mm/yyyy)
subject to surveys in accordance with regulation 4 of Annex IV of the Convention.
Completion date of the survey on which this Certificate is based (dd/mm/yyyy )
Issued at
(place of issue of Certificate)
Date (dd/mm/yyyy )
issuing the Certificate)
+
Inser t the dat e o f expiry a s specifie d b y th e Administration i n accordanc e with regulatio n 8. 1 o f Annex I V of the Convention . Th e
day and the month of this date correspond to the anniversary date as defined i n regulatio n 1. 8 of Annex I V of the Convention.

Appendix - Form of International Sewage Pollution Prevention Certificate

regulation 8.3 of Annex IV of the Convention, b e accepted as valid until (dd/mm/yyyy)
Signed
Place
Date (dd/mm/yyyy )
ENDORSEMENT WHERE THE RENEWAL SURVEY HAS BEEN COMPLETED

AND REGULATION 8.4 APPLIES
Signed
Place
Date (dd/mm/yyyy )

This Certificat e shall , i n accordanc e wit h regulatio n 8. 5 o r 8.6* o f Annex I V o f the Convention , b e accepte d a s valid
until (dd/mm/yyyy )
Signed
Place
Date (dd/mm/yyyy)

Unified Interpretation s o f Annex I V
1 Definition of "a similar stage of construction"
Reg. 1.1.1 "A similar stage of construction" mean s the stage at which:
.1 constructio n identifiable with a specific ship begins; and
.2 assembl y of that ship ha s commenced comprisin g a t least 50 tonnes or one per cent of the
estimated mass of all structural material, whichever is less.
2 Building contract date, keel-laying date and delivery date
Reg. 1.1.2 1 Unde r certain provision s o f the SOLA S an d MARPO L Conventions, th e application o f regulations
to a ship is governed by the dates:
.1 fo r which the buildin g contract is placed on or after dd/mm/yyyy; or
.2 i n the absence of a building contract, the keel of which is laid or which is at a similar stage of
construction o n or after dd/mm/yyyy; or
.3 th e delivery of which i s on or after dd/mm/yyyy.
2 Fo r the application of such provisions, the date on which the building contract is placed for optional
ships should b e interpreted to b e the date on which the original buildin g contract to construct the series
of ships is signed between the shipowner and the shipbuilder provided:
.1 th e option for construction of the optional ship(s ) i s ultimately exercised within the period of
one year after the date of the original buildin g contract for the series of ships; and
.2 th e optional ships are of the same design plan s and constructed by the same shipbuilder as
that for the series of ships.
3 Th e applicatio n o f regulation s governe d a s describe d i n paragrap h 1 , above , i s to b e applie d a s
follows:
.1 i f a building contract signing date occurs on or after the contract date specified for a particu-
lar set of regulation amendments, then, that set of regulation amendments applies;
.2 onl y i n the absenc e o f a buildin g contrac t doe s the kee l layin g dat e criteri a apply and, i f a
ship's keel layin g dat e occurs on or after the keel layin g dat e specified for a particular set of
regulation amendments, then, that set of regulation amendments applies; and
.3 regardles s o f the buildin g contrac t signing dat e o r kee l layin g date , i f a ship's deliver y date
occurs on o r after the delivery date specified for a particula r set of regulation amendments ,
then, that set of regulation amendments applies except in the case where the Administration
has accepte d tha t th e deliver y o f the ship s wa s delaye d du e to unforesee n circumstance s
beyond the control of the shipbuilder and the owner.*
3 Installed on board a ship on or after 1 January 2010

Reg. 9.1.1 Fo r application o f resolution MEPC.159(55) , th e phras e "installed on board a ship on or after 1 January
2010" shall be interpreted as follows:
.1 Fo r 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 Januar y 2010.
.2 Fo r existing ships , ne w installation s with a contractual deliver y date to the ship o n o r after
1 Januar y 2010 or , i n th e absenc e o f a contractual deliver y date , th e actua l deliver y o f the
equipment to the ship on or after 1 Januar y 2010.
* Refer to Unifie d Interpretatio n o f "Unforeseen dela y i n th e deliver y o f ships" (MSC.1/Circ.124 7 an d MARPO L Annex I , Unifie d
Interpretation 4).

Unified Interpretatio n 4
4 Standar d discharge connections

Reg. 10.1 Al l ship s subject to Annex IV , irrespectiv e of their size and o f the presenc e of a sewage treatment plan t
or sewage holdin g tank , shal l b e provide d wit h a pipelin e an d th e relevan t shor e connectio n flang e for
discharging sewage to port sewage treatment facility.

MARPOL Annex V
Regulations for the
prevention o f pollution
MARPOL Annex V
by garbage from ships*
Regulation 1
Definitions
1 Garbage means all kind s of victual, domesti c and operational wast e excluding fresh fis h an d part s thereof,
generated durin g th e norma l operatio n o f th e shi p an d liabl e t o b e dispose d o f continuousl y o r periodicall y
except those substance s whic h ar e define d o r liste d i n othe r Annexe s t o th e presen t Convention .
of the territory i n questio n i s establishe d i n accordanc e wit h internationa l law , excep t that, fo r the purpose s o f
drawn fro m a poin t o n th e coas t o f Australia i n

thence t o a poin t latitud e 0 9 W S , longitud e 144°30 ' E ,
thence to a point latitude 15°00 ' S, longitud e 146°00 ' E,
thence t o a poin t o n th e coas t of Australia i n
latitude 24°42' S, longitud e 153°15' E.
methods fo r th e preventio n o f sea pollutio n b y garbag e i s required . Specia l area s shal l includ e thos e liste d i n
regulation 5 o f this Annex .
Regulation 2
Application
Unless expressl y provide d otherwise , th e provision s o f this Anne x shal l appl y t o al l ships .
Refer to the Guidelines tor the implementatio n o f Annex V of MARPOL; se e IM O sale s publicatio n IA656E .

Annex V: Regulations for the prevention of pollution by garbage from ships
Regulations 3, 4, 5
Regulation 3
Disposal of garbage outside special areas
1 Subjec t to the provisions of regulations 4, 5 an d 6 of this Annex:
(a) th e disposal into the sea of all plastics, includin g but not limited to synthetic ropes, synthetic fishing
nets, plasti c garbage bag s and incinerato r ashes from plasti c product s which ma y contain toxic or
heavy metal residues, i s prohibited;
(b) th e disposa l int o th e se a o f the followin g garbag e shal l b e mad e a s fa r a s practicabl e fro m th e
nearest land but in any case is prohibited i f the distance from the nearest land is less than:
(i) 2 5 nautica l mile s for dunnage, linin g and packing materials which will float;
(ii) 1 2 nautica l mile s for food wastes and all othe r garbage including paper products, rags , glass ,
metal, bottles , crockery and similar refuse;
(c) disposa l int o the sea of garbage specified i n subparagraph(b)(ii) of this regulation ma y be permitted
when i t ha s passe d throug h a comminute r o r grinde r an d mad e a s fa r a s practicabl e fro m th e
nearest land but in any case is prohibited if the distance from the nearest land is less than 3 nautical
miles. Suc h comminute d o r groun d garbag e shal l b e capabl e o f passin g throug h a scree n wit h
openings no greater than 25 mm .
2 Whe n the garbage is mixed with other discharges having different disposal or discharge requirements the
more stringent requirements shall apply .
Regulation 4
Special requirements for disposal of garbage
1 Subjec t to the provisions of paragraph 2 o f this regulation , the disposal o f any materials regulate d by this
Annex i s prohibite d fro m fixe d o r floating platforms engaged i n th e exploration, exploitatio n an d associate d
offshore processing of sea-bed mineral resources , and from all other ships when alongside or within 500 m of
such platforms.
2 Th e disposa l int o th e se a o f food waste s ma y b e permitte d whe n the y hav e bee n passe d throug h a
comminuter o r grinde r from suc h fixe d o r floating platform s locate d mor e tha n 1 2 nautica l mile s fro m lan d
and al l othe r ship s whe n alongsid e o r withi n 50 0 m o f such platforms . Suc h comminute d o r groun d foo d
wastes shall b e capable of passing through a screen with openings no greater than 25 mm .
Regulation 5
Disposal of garbage within special areas*
1 Fo r the purpose s o f this Annex the specia l area s ar e the Mediterranea n Se a area , th e Balti c Se a area ,
the Black Sea area, the Red Sea area, the "Gulfs area", the North Sea area, the Antarctic area and the Wider
Caribbean Region , includin g the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea , which ar e defined as follows:
(a) Th e Mediterranean Sea area mean s th e Mediterranea n Se a prope r includin g th e gulf s an d sea s
therein with the boundary between the Mediterranean and the Black Sea constituted by the 41° N
parallel an d bounde d to the west by the Straits of Gibraltar at the meridia n 5°36 ' W.
(b) Th e Baltic Sea area means the Baltic Sea proper with the Gulf of Bothnia and the Gulf of Finland and
the entrance to the Baltic Sea bounded b y the parallel o f the Skaw in the Skagerrak at 57°44.8' N.
* Refe r to MEPC.1/Circ.675/Rev. 1 o n Discharg e o f cargo hol d washin g water i n th e Gulf s area , Mediterranea n Se a are a an d Wide r
Caribbean regio n unde r MARPO L Annex V.

Annex V: Regulations for the prevention of pollution by garbage
Regulation 5
(c) Th e Black Sea area mean s the Blac k Se a prope r with th e boundar y betwee n th e Mediterranea n an d
the Blac k Se a constitute d b y th e paralle l 41 ° N .
(d) Th e Red Sea area mean s the Re d Se a prope r includin g the Gulf s of Suez an d Aqaba bounde d a t the
south b y th e rhum b lin e betwee n Ra s s i An e (12°28.5 ' N , 43°19.6 ' E ) an d Hus n Mura d (12°40.4 ' N ,
43°30.2' E).
(e) Th e Gulfs area mean s th e se a are a locate d north-wes t o f th e rhum b lin e betwee n Ra s a l Had d
(22°30' N, 59°48 ' E) and Ra s al Faste h (25°04 ' N, 61°25 ' E).
(f) Th e North Sea area mean s the Nort h Se a prope r includin g seas therein wit h th e boundar y between :
(i) th e Nort h Se a southward s o f latitud e 62 ° N an d eastward s o f longitud e 4 ° W ;
(ii) th e Skagerrak, the southern limi t of which i s determined east of the Skaw by latitude 57°44.8'N;
and
(iii) th e Englis h Channe l an d it s approache s eastward s o f longitud e 5 ° W an d northward s o f

latitude 48°30 ' N .
(g) Th e Antarctic area mean s th e se a are a sout h o f latitud e 60 ° S .
(h) Th e Wider Caribbean Region, a s define d i n articl e 2 , paragrap h 1 o f the Conventio n fo r the Protec -
tion an d Developmen t o f th e Marin e Environmen t o f th e Wide r Caribbea n Regio n (Cartagen a d e
Indias, 1983) , mean s th e Gul f o f Mexic o an d Caribbea n Se a prope r includin g th e bay s an d sea s
therein an d tha t portion o f the Atlanti c Ocea n withi n th e boundar y constitute d b y the 30 ° N paral -
lel fro m Florid a eastwar d t o 77°30 ' W meridian , thenc e a rhum b lin e t o th e intersectio n o f 20 ° N
parallel an d 59 ° W meridian , thenc e a rhum b lin e to the intersectio n o f 7°20 ' N paralle l an d 50 ° W
meridian, thenc e a rhum b lin e draw n south-westerl y t o th e easter n boundar y o f Frenc h Guiana .
2 Subjec t t o th e provision s o f regulatio n 6 o f this Annex :
(a) disposa l int o th e se a o f the followin g i s prohibited :
(i) al l plastics , includin g bu t no t limite d t o syntheti c ropes , syntheti c fishin g nets , plasti c garbag e
bags an d incinerato r ashe s fro m plasti c product s whic h ma y contai n toxi c o r heav y meta l
residues; an d
(ii) al l othe r garbage , includin g pape r products , rags , glass , metal , bottles , crockery , dunnage ,
lining an d packin g materials ;
(b) excep t as provide d i n subparagrap h (c ) o f this paragraph , disposa l int o th e se a o f food waste s shal l
be mad e a s fa r a s practicabl e fro m land , bu t i n an y cas e no t les s tha n 1 2 nautica l mile s fro m th e
nearest land ;
(c) disposa l int o th e Wide r Caribbea n Regio n o f foo d waste s whic h hav e bee n passe d throug h a
comminuter o r grinde r shal l b e mad e a s fa r a s practicabl e fro m land , bu t i n an y cas e no t les s tha n
3 nautica l mile s fro m th e neares t land . Suc h comminute d o r groun d foo d waste s shal l b e capabl e
of passing through a scree n wit h opening s n o greate r than 2 5 mm .
3 Whe n th e garbage i s mixe d wit h othe r discharges havin g different disposal o r discharge requirement s the
more stringen t requirement s shal l apply .
4 Receptio n facilitie s withi n specia l areas :
(a) Th e Governmen t o f eac h Part y t o th e Convention , th e coastlin e o f whic h border s a specia l area ,
undertakes t o ensur e that a s soo n a s possibl e i n al l port s withi n a specia l are a adequat e receptio n
facilities ar e provided i n accordanc e with regulatio n 7 o f this Annex, takin g int o account the special
needs o f ships operatin g i n thes e areas .

(b) Th e Governmen t o f eac h Part y concerne d shal l notif y th e Organizatio n o f th e measure s take n
pursuant to subparagrap h (a ) o f this regulation . Upo n receip t o f sufficient notification s th e Organi -
zation shal l establis h a dat e fro m whic h th e requirement s o f this regulatio n i n respec t o f the are a
in questio n shal l tak e effect. * Th e Organizatio n shal l notif y al l Partie s o f the dat e s o establishe d n o
less tha n twelv e month s i n advanc e o f that date .
(c) Afte r the dat e s o established , ship s callin g als o a t port s i n thes e specia l area s wher e suc h facilitie s
are no t ye t available , shal l full y compl y wit h th e requirement s o f this regulation .
5 Notwithstandin g paragrap h 4 o f this regulation , th e followin g rule s appl y t o th e Antarcti c area :

(a) Th e Governmen t o f each Part y t o th e Conventio n a t whos e port s ship s depar t en route to o r arriv e
from th e Antarcti c are a undertake s t o ensur e tha t a s soo n a s practicabl e adequat e facilitie s ar e
provided fo r th e receptio n o f al l garbag e fro m al l ships , withou t causin g undu e delay , an d accord -
ing t o th e need s o f the ship s usin g them .
(b) Th e Governmen t o f eac h Part y t o th e Conventio n shal l ensur e tha t al l ship s entitle d t o fl y it s flag ,
before enterin g the Antarctic area , hav e sufficien t capacity on boar d fo r the retentio n o f all garbag e
while operatin g i n th e are a an d hav e conclude d arrangement s t o discharg e suc h garbag e a t a
reception facilit y afte r leavin g th e area .
Regulation 6
Exceptions
Regulations 3 , 4 an d 5 o f this Anne x shal l no t appl y to :

(a) th e disposa l o f garbag e fro m a shi p necessar y fo r th e purpos e o f securin g th e safet y o f a shi p an d
those o n boar d o r savin g lif e a t sea ; o r
(b) th e escap e o f garbag e resultin g fro m damag e t o a shi p o r it s equipmen t provide d al l reasonabl e
precautions hav e bee n take n befor e an d afte r th e occurrenc e o f th e damage , fo r th e purpos e o f
preventing o r minimizin g th e escape ; o r
(c) th e accidenta l los s o f syntheti c fishin g nets , provide d tha t al l reasonabl e precaution s hav e bee n
taken t o preven t suc h loss .
Regulation 7
Reception facilities +
1 Th e Governmen t o f each Part y t o th e Conventio n undertake s t o ensur e th e provisio n o f facilities a t port s

and terminal s fo r th e receptio n o f garbage, withou t causing undu e dela y to ships , an d accordin g t o th e need s
of the ship s usin g them .
2 Th e Governmen t o f each Part y shal l notif y th e Organizatio n fo r transmissio n t o th e Partie s concerne d o f

all case s wher e th e facilitie s provide d unde r this regulatio n ar e allege d t o b e inadequate .
Regulation 8
Port State control on operational r e q u i r e m e n t s + +
1A shi p whe n i n a por t o f another Part y i s subjec t to inspectio n b y officer s dul y authorize d b y suc h Part y
concerning operationa l requirement s unde r thi s Annex , wher e ther e ar e clea r ground s fo r believin g tha t th e
At th e tim e of publication , th e requirement s of regulatio n 5 hav e take n effec t fo r al l specia l area s excep t th e Blac k Se a an d th e
Red Sea.
+
Refe r to the Guide to good practic e for port reception facility provider s and users , MEPC.1/Circ.671 .
++
Refer to the Procedures for port State control, adopte d by the Organization by resolution A.787(19) and amended by A.882(21); see
IMO sales publication IA650E .

Annex V: Regulations for the prevention of pollution by garbage
Regulation 9
master o r cre w ar e no t familia r wit h essentia l shipboar d procedure s relatin g t o th e preventio n o f pollutio n b y
garbage.
2I n the circumstances given i n paragrap h 1 o f this regulation , th e Part y shall tak e such step s as will ensur e
of this Annex .
Regulation 9
Placards, garbage management plans* and garbage record-keeping
1 (a ) Ever y shi p o f 1 2 m o r mor e i n lengt h overal l shal l displa y placard s whic h notif y th e cre w an d
passengers o f the disposa l requirement s o f regulation s 3 an d 5 o f this Annex , a s applicable .
(b) Th e placards shal l b e written i n th e working languag e of the ship's personne l and , fo r ships engaged
in voyage s t o port s o r offshor e terminal s unde r th e jurisdictio n o f othe r Partie s t o th e Convention ,
shall als o b e i n English , Frenc h o r Spanish .
2 Ever y shi p o f 40 0 gros s tonnag e an d above , an d ever y shi p whic h i s certifie d t o carr y 1 5 person s o r
more, shal l carr y a garbag e managemen t pla n whic h th e cre w shal l follow . Thi s pla n shal l provid e writte n
procedures for collecting , storing , processin g and disposin g of garbage, includin g the us e of the equipmen t on
board. I t shall als o designate the perso n i n charg e of carrying out the plan . Suc h a pla n shal l b e i n accordanc e
with th e guideline s develope d b y th e Organizatio n an d writte n i n th e workin g languag e o f the crew .
3 Ever y ship of 400 gross tonnage and abov e and every shi p which i s certifie d t o carry 1 5 person s or more
engaged i n voyage s t o port s o r offshor e terminals unde r the jurisdiction o f other Partie s t o th e Conventio n an d
every fixe d an d floatin g platfor m engage d i n exploratio n an d exploitatio n o f th e sea-be d shal l b e provide d
with a Garbag e Recor d Book . Th e Garbag e Recor d Book , whethe r a s a par t o f the ship' s officia l log-boo k o r
otherwise, shal l b e i n th e for m specifie d i n th e appendi x t o thi s Annex ;
(a) eac h discharg e operation , o r complete d incineration , shal l b e recorde d i n th e Garbag e Recor d
Book an d signe d fo r o n th e dat e o f th e incineratio n o r discharg e b y th e office r i n charge . Eac h
completed pag e o f the Garbag e Recor d Boo k shal l b e signe d b y the maste r o f the ship . Th e entrie s
in th e Garbag e Recor d Boo k shal l b e a t leas t i n English , Frenc h o r Spanish . Wher e th e entrie s ar e
also mad e i n a n officia l languag e of the State whose flag the ship i s entitle d t o fly, thes e entries shal l
prevail i n cas e o f a disput e o r discrepancy ;
(b) th e entr y fo r eac h incineratio n o r discharg e shal l includ e dat e an d time , positio n o f th e ship ,
description o f the garbag e an d th e estimate d amoun t incinerate d o r discharged ;
(c) th e Garbag e Recor d Boo k shall b e kep t on boar d th e ship an d i n suc h a plac e as to b e available for
inspection i n a reasonabl e time . Thi s documen t shal l b e preserve d fo r a perio d o f t wo year s afte r
the las t entry i s mad e o n th e record ;
(d) i n th e event of discharge, escap e or accidental los s referre d t o i n regulatio n 6 o f this Annex a n entr y
shall b e mad e i n th e Garbag e Recor d Boo k o f the circumstance s of , an d th e reason s for , th e loss .
4 Th e Administratio n ma y waiv e th e requirement s fo r Garbag e Recor d Book s for :
(a) an y shi p engage d o n voyage s o f 1 h o r les s i n duratio n whic h i s certifie d t o carr y 1 5 person s o r
more; o r
Refer to the Guideline s for the developmen t of garbage managemen t plans; se e IM O sale s publicatio n IA656E .

Regulation 9
(b) fixe d o r floatin g platform s whil e engage d i n exploratio n an d exploitatio n o f the sea-bed .
5 Th e competen t authorit y o f th e Governmen t o f a Part y t o th e Conventio n ma y inspec t th e Garbag e

Record Boo k o n boar d an y shi p t o whic h thi s regulatio n applie s whil e th e shi p i s i n it s port s o r offshor e
terminals an d ma y mak e a cop y o f an y entr y i n tha t book , an d ma y requir e th e maste r o f the shi p t o certif y
that th e cop y i s a tru e cop y o f suc h a n entry . An y cop y s o made , whic h ha s bee n certifie d b y th e maste r
of the shi p a s a tru e cop y o f a n entr y i n th e ship' s Garbag e Recor d Book , shal l b e admissibl e i n an y judicia l
proceedings a s evidenc e o f th e fact s state d i n th e entry . Th e inspectio n o f a Garbag e Recor d Boo k an d th e
taking of a certifie d cop y by the competent authority unde r this paragrap h shal l b e performe d a s expeditiously
as possibl e withou t causin g th e shi p t o b e undul y delayed .
6I n the case of ships buil t before 1 Jul y 1997 , thi s regulatio n shal l appl y as from 1 Jul y 1998 .

Appendix t o Anne x V
Appendix
Form of Garbage Record Book
GARBAGE RECORD BOOK

Name of ship
IMO Number
Period from: t o
1 Introductio n
In accordance with regulatio n 9 of Annex V of the Internationa l Conventio n for the Prevention o f Pollution from Ships ,
1973, a s modified b y the Protocol of 1978 (MARPOL), a record is to be kept of each discharge operation or completed
incineration. This includes discharges at sea, to reception facilities, or to other ships.
2 Garbag e and garbage management

Garbage include s all kind s of food, domesti c an d operationa l wast e excluding fresh fis h an d part s thereof, generate d
during th e norma l operatio n o f th e vesse l an d liabl e t o b e dispose d o f continuousl y o r periodicall y excep t thos e
substances which are defined or listed in other annexes to MARPOL (such as oil, sewage or noxious liquid substances).
The Guidelines for the Implementation of Annex V of MARPOL* should also be referred to for relevant information.
3 Descriptio n of the garbage

The garbage is to be grouped int o categories for the purposes of this record boo k as follows:
1 Plastic s
2 Floatin g dunnage, lining, or packing material
3 Ground-dow n paper products, rags, glass, metal, bottles, crockery, etc.
4 Carg o residues, paper products, rags, glass, metal, bottles, crockery, etc.
5 Foo d waste
6 Incinerato r ash.
4 Entrie s in the Garbage Record Book

4.1 Entrie s in the Garbage Record Book shall be made on each of the following occasions:
(a) Whe n garbage is discharged into the sea:
(i) Dat e and time of discharge
(ii) Positio n o f the shi p (latitud e an d longitude) . Note : fo r carg o residu e discharges , includ e discharg e
start and stop positions,
(iii) Categor y of garbage discharged
(iv) Estimate d amount discharged for each category in cubic metres
(v) Signatur e of the officer in charge of the operation.
* Refer to the Guidelines for the implementation of Annex V of MARPOL; see IMO sales publication IA656E.

(b) Whe n garbage is discharged to reception facilities ashore or to other ships:

(i) Dat e and time of discharge
(ii) Por t or facility, or name of ship
(iii) Categor y of garbage discharged
(iv) Estimate d amount discharged for each category in cubic metres
(v) Signatur e of officer in charge of the operation.
(c) Whe n garbage is incinerated:
(i) Dat e and time of start and stop of incineration
(ii) Positio n of the ship (latitude and longitude )
(iii) Estimate d amount incinerated i n cubic metres
(iv) Signatur e of the officer in charg e of the operation.
(d) Accidenta l o r other exceptional discharge s of garbage
(i) Tim e of occurrence
(ii) Por t or position of the ship at time of occurrence
(iii) Estimate d amount and category of garbage
(iv) Circumstance s of disposal, escap e or loss, the reason therefor and general remarks .
4.2 Receipt s
The maste r shoul d obtai n fro m th e operato r o f por t receptio n facilities , o r fro m th e maste r o f th e shi p receivin g th e
garbage, a receip t o r certificat e specifyin g th e estimate d amoun t o f garbag e transferred. Th e receipt s o r certificates
must be kept on boar d the ship with the Garbage Record Boo k for two years.
4.3 Amount of garbage

The amount of garbage on board should be estimated in cubic metres, if possible separately according to category. The
Garbage Record Boo k contains many references to estimated amount of garbage. I t is recognized that the accuracy of
estimating amounts of garbage is left to interpretation. Volume estimates will differ before and after processing. Som e
processing procedure s ma y no t allo w for a usabl e estimat e of volume, e.g . th e continuous processin g o f food waste -
Such factors should be taken into consideration when making and interpreting entries made in a record.

RECORD OF GARBAGE DISCHARGES
Ship's name Distinctiv e numbe r or letters IM O No
Garbage categories:
1: Plastic .
2: Floatin g dunnage, lining , o r packing materials.
3: Groun d paper products, rags, glass, metal, bottles, crockery, etc.
4: Carg o residues, paper products, rags, glass, metal, bottles, crockery, etc.
5: Foo d waste.
6: Incinerato r ash except from plastic product s which ma y contain toxic or heavy metal residues .
Note: Th e discharg e o f any garbag e othe r than foo d wast e i s prohibite d i n specia l areas . Onl y garbag e discharge d int o the se a mus t b e categorized. Garbag e other
than categor y 1 discharge d to reception facilities need only be listed as a total estimated amount. Discharge s of cargo residues require start and sto p positions to b e
recorded.
Estimated
amount
Estimated amoun t Estimated amoun t
Position of discharged Certification/
Date/time discharged int o sea incinerated
the ship to receptio n Signature
(m3) (m3)
facilities or to
other ship (m 3)
Cat. 2 Cat. 3 Cat. 4 Cat. 5 Cat.6 Cat. 1 Other
Master's signature Dat e

MARPOL Anne x V I
of air pollution from ship s
MARPOL Anne x V I
Regulations fo r th e preventio n o f air pollutio n fro m ship s
Chapter 1 - General
Regulation 1
Application
The provision s o f this Anne x shal l appl y to al l ships , excep t where expressly provide d otherwis e i n regulation s
3, 5 , 6 , 13 , 15 , 1 6 an d 1 8 o f this Annex.
Regulation 2
Definitions
For th e purpos e o f thi s Annex :
1 Annex mean s Anne x V I t o th e Internationa l Conventio n fo r th e Preventio n o f Pollutio n fro m Ships , 197 3
(MARPOL), a s modifie d b y th e Protoco l o f 197 8 relatin g thereto , an d a s modifie d b y th e Protoco l o f 1997 ,
as amende d b y th e Organization , provide d tha t suc h amendment s ar e adopte d an d brough t int o forc e i n
accordance wit h th e provision s o f articl e 1 6 o f the presen t Convention .
2 A similar stage of construction mean s th e stag e a t which :
.1 constructio n identifiabl e wit h a specifi c shi p begins ; an d
.2 assembl y of that ship ha s commenced comprising at leas t 50 tonnes or one per cent of the estimated
mass o f all structura l material , whicheve r i s less .
3 Anniversary date mean s th e da y an d th e mont h o f eac h yea r tha t wil l correspon d t o th e dat e o f expiry o f
the Internationa l Ai r Pollutio n Preventio n Certificate .
4 Auxiliary control device mean s a system , functio n o r contro l strateg y installe d o n a marin e diese l engin e
that i s use d t o protec t the engin e and/o r it s ancillar y equipmen t agains t operatin g condition s tha t coul d resul t
in damag e or failure, o r that i s use d t o facilitat e the startin g of the engine . A n auxiliar y control devic e ma y als o
be a strateg y o r measur e tha t ha s bee n satisfactoril y demonstrate d no t t o b e a defea t device .
5 Continuous feeding i s define d a s th e proces s whereb y wast e i s fe d int o a combustio n chambe r withou t
human assistanc e while the incinerato r i s i n norma l operatin g conditions with th e combustion chambe r opera-
tive temperatur e betwee n 850° C an d 1,200°C .
6 Defeat device mean s a devic e tha t measures , sense s o r respond s t o operatin g variable s (e.g. , engin e
speed, temperature , intak e pressur e o r an y othe r parameter ) fo r th e purpos e o f activating, modulating , delay -
ing o r deactivatin g th e operatio n o f an y componen t o r th e functio n o f the emissio n contro l syste m suc h tha t
the effectivenes s o f th e emissio n contro l syste m i s reduce d unde r condition s encountere d durin g norma l
operation, unles s th e us e o f suc h a devic e i s substantiall y include d i n th e applie d emissio n certificatio n tes t
procedures.

Annex VI: Regulations for the prevention of air pollution from ships
Regulation 2
7 Emission mean s an y releas e o f substances , subjec t t o contro l b y thi s Annex , fro m ship s int o th e atmos -
phere o r sea .
8 Emission control area mean s a n are a wher e th e adoptio n o f specia l mandator y measure s fo r emission s
from ship s i s require d t o prevent , reduc e an d contro l ai r pollutio n fro m N O x o r SO x an d particulat e matte r
or al l thre e type s o f emission s an d thei r attendan t advers e impact s o n huma n healt h an d th e environment .
Emission contro l area s shal l includ e those liste d in , o r designated under , regulation s 1 3 an d 1 4 o f this Annex .
9 Fuel oil mean s an y fue l delivere d t o an d intende d fo r combustio n purpose s fo r propulsio n o r operatio n
on boar d a ship , includin g distillat e an d residua l fuels .
10 Cross tonnage mean s th e gros s tonnage calculate d i n accordanc e wit h th e tonnage measuremen t regula -
tions containe d i n Anne x I t o th e Internationa l Conventio n o n Tonnag e Measurement s o f Ships , 1969 , o r an y
successor Convention .
11 Installations i n relatio n t o regulatio n 1 2 o f thi s Anne x mean s th e installatio n o f systems , equipment ,

including portabl e fire-extinguishin g units , insulation , o r othe r materia l o n a ship , bu t exclude s th e repai r o r
recharge o f previousl y installe d systems , equipment , insulatio n o r othe r material , o r th e recharg e o f portabl e
fire-extinguishing units .
12 Installed mean s a marin e diese l engin e tha t i s o r i s intende d t o b e fitte d o n a ship , includin g a portabl e
auxiliary marin e diese l engine , onl y i f it s fuelling , coolin g o r exhaus t syste m i s a n integra l par t o f the ship . A
fuelling syste m i s considere d integra l t o th e shi p onl y i f i t i s permanentl y affixe d t o th e ship . Thi s definitio n
includes a marin e diese l engin e that i s use d t o supplemen t or augmen t the installe d powe r capacity o f the shi p
and i s intende d t o b e a n integra l par t of the ship .
13 Irrational emission control strategy mean s an y strateg y o r measur e that , whe n th e shi p i s operate d unde r
normal condition s o f use , reduce s th e effectivenes s o f a n emissio n contro l syste m t o a leve l belo w tha t
expected o n th e applicabl e emissio n tes t procedures .
14 Marine diesel engine mean s an y reciprocatin g interna l combustio n engin e operatin g o n liqui d o r dua l
fuel, t o whic h regulatio n 1 3 o f this Anne x applies , includin g booster/compoun d system s i f applied.
15 NOx Technical Code mean s th e Technica l Cod e o n Contro l o f Emissio n o f Nitroge n Oxide s fro m Marin e
Diesel Engine s adopte d b y resolutio n 2 o f the 199 7 MARPO L Conference , a s amende d b y th e Organization ,
provided tha t suc h amendment s ar e adopte d an d brough t int o forc e i n accordanc e wit h th e provision s o f
article 1 6 o f the presen t Convention .
16 Ozone-depleting substances mean s controlle d substance s define d i n paragrap h (4 ) o f articl e 1 o f th e

Montreal Protoco l o n Substance s tha t Deplet e th e Ozon e Layer , 1987 , liste d i n Annexe s A , B , C o r E t o th e
said Protoco l i n forc e a t the tim e o f application o r interpretatio n o f this Annex .
Ozone-depleting substance s tha t ma y b e foun d o n boar d shi p include , bu t ar e no t limite d to :
Halon 1211 Bromochlorodifluoromethane

Halon 130 1 Bromotrifluoromethane
Halon 2402 1,2-Dibromo-1,1,2,2-tetraflouroethane
(also known as Halon 114B2)
CFC-11 Trichlorofluoromethane
CFC-12 Dichlorodifluoromethane
CFC-113 1,1,2-Trichloro-1,2,2-trifIuoroethane
CFC-114 1,2-Dichloro-1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethane
CFC-115 Chloropentafluoroethane
17 Shipboard incineration mean s th e incineratio n o f wastes o r othe r matte r o n boar d a ship , i f suc h waste s
or othe r matte r wer e generate d durin g th e norma l operatio n o f that ship .

Chapter 1 - General
Regulation 3
18 Shipboard incinerator mean s a shipboar d facilit y designe d fo r th e primar y purpos e o f incineration .
19 Ships constructed mean s ship s th e keel s o f which ar e lai d o r tha t ar e a t a simila r stag e o f construction .
20 Sludge oil mean s sludg e fro m th e fuel oi l o r lubricatin g oil separators , wast e lubricatin g oil fro m mai n o r
auxiliary machinery , o r wast e oi l fro m bilg e wate r separators , oi l filterin g equipmen t o r dri p trays .
21 Tanker mean s a n oi l tanke r a s define d i n regulatio n 1 o f Anne x I o r a chemica l tanke r a s define d i n

regulation 1 o f Annex I I o f the presen t Convention .
Regulation 3
Exceptions and exemptions
General
1 Regulation s o f thi s Anne x shal l no t appl y to :

.1 an y emissio n necessar y fo r the purpos e o f securing th e safet y o f a shi p o r savin g lif e a t sea ; o r
.2 an y emission resultin g from damag e to a shi p o r it s equipment :
.2.1 provide d tha t all reasonabl e precaution s hav e bee n take n afte r the occurrenc e o f the damage
or discover y o f the emissio n fo r th e purpos e o f preventin g o r minimizin g th e emission ; an d
.2.2 excep t i f the owne r o r th e maste r acte d eithe r wit h inten t t o caus e damage , o r recklessl y an d
with knowledg e tha t damag e woul d probabl y result .
Trials for ship emission reduction and control technology research

2 Th e Administratio n o f a Part y may , i n co-operatio n wit h othe r Administration s a s appropriate , issu e
an exemptio n fro m specifi c provision s o f thi s Anne x fo r a shi p t o conduc t trial s fo r th e developmen t o f shi p
emission reductio n an d contro l technologie s and engin e design programmes . Suc h a n exemptio n shal l onl y be
provided i f the application s o f specific provision s o f the Annex o r the revise d N O x Technical Cod e 2008 coul d
impede researc h int o th e developmen t o f suc h technologie s o r programmes . A permi t fo r suc h a n exemptio n
shall onl y b e provide d t o th e minimu m numbe r o f ships necessar y an d b e subjec t to th e followin g provisions :
.1 fo r marin e diese l engine s wit h a pe r cylinde r displacemen t u p t o 3 0 l , th e duratio n o f th e se a

trial shal l no t excee d 1 8 months . I f additiona l tim e i s required , a permittin g Administratio n o r
Administrations ma y permi t a renewa l fo r on e additiona l 18-mont h period ; o r
.2 fo r marin e diesel engine s with a pe r cylinder displacement at or above 3 0 l , th e duration o f the ship
trial shal l no t excee d fiv e year s an d shal l requir e a progres s revie w b y th e permittin g Administra -
tion o r Administration s a t eac h intermediat e survey . A permi t ma y b e withdraw n base d o n thi s
review i f the testin g ha s no t adhere d t o th e condition s o f the permi t o r i f i t i s determine d tha t th e
technology o r programm e i s no t likel y t o produc e effectiv e result s i n th e reductio n an d contro l o f
ship emissions . I f the reviewin g Administratio n o r Administrations determin e tha t additional tim e i s
required t o conduc t a tes t o f a particula r technolog y o r programme , a permi t ma y b e renewe d fo r
an additiona l tim e perio d no t to excee d fiv e years .
Emissions f r o m sea-bed m i n e r a l activities
3.1 Emission s directly arising from the exploration, exploitation an d associated offshore processing of sea-bed
mineral resource s are , consisten t with articl e 2(3)(b)(ii ) o f the presen t Convention , exemp t from th e provision s
of this Annex . Suc h emission s includ e th e following :
.1 emission s resultin g fro m th e incineratio n o f substance s tha t ar e solel y an d directl y th e resul t o f
exploration, exploitation and associated offshore processing of sea-bed mineral resources , includin g
but no t limite d t o th e flarin g o f hydrocarbon s an d th e burnin g o f cuttings, muds , and/o r stimulatio n
fluids durin g wel l completio n an d testin g operations , an d flarin g arisin g fro m upse t conditions ;

Regulation 4
.2 th e releas e o f gases an d volatil e compound s entraine d i n drillin g fluid s an d cuttings ;
.3 emission s associated solel y and directl y with th e treatment, handlin g or storage of sea-bed minerals ;
and
.4 emission s from marin e diese l engine s tha t are solel y dedicate d t o the exploration , exploitatio n and
associated offshor e processin g o f sea-be d minera l resources .
3.2 Th e requirement s o f regulatio n 1 8 o f thi s Anne x shal l no t appl y t o th e us e o f hydrocarbon s tha t ar e

produced an d subsequentl y use d o n sit e a s fuel , whe n approve d b y th e Administration .
Regulation 4
Equivalents*
1 Th e Administration o f a Part y ma y allow any fitting, material , applianc e or apparatus to be fitted i n a ship
or other procedures, alternativ e fuel oils , o r compliance method s use d a s a n alternativ e to that require d b y this
Annex i f such fitting , material , applianc e o r apparatu s o r othe r procedures , alternativ e fuel oils , o r compliance
methods are at leas t as effective i n term s of emissions reduction s a s that required b y this Annex, includin g any
of the standard s se t forth i n regulation s 1 3 an d 14 .
2 Th e Administratio n o f a Part y tha t allow s a fitting , material , applianc e o r apparatu s o r othe r proce -
dures, alternativ e fue l oils , o r complianc e method s use d a s a n alternativ e t o tha t require d b y thi s Anne x shal l
communicate t o th e Organizatio n fo r circulatio n t o th e Partie s particular s thereof , fo r thei r informatio n an d
appropriate action , i f any .
3 Th e Administratio n o f a Part y shoul d tak e int o accoun t an y relevan t guidelines develope d b y the Organi -
zation pertainin g t o th e equivalent s provide d fo r i n thi s regulation .
4 Th e Administratio n o f a Part y tha t allow s th e us e o f a n equivalen t a s se t fort h i n paragrap h 1 o f this

regulation shal l endeavou r no t t o impai r o r damag e it s environment , huma n health , propert y o r resource s o r
those o f othe r States .
Refer to the 2009 Guidelines for exhaust gas cleaning systems, adopted by resolution MEPC. 184(59).

Chapter 2 - Survey , certificatio n an d mean s o f control
Regulation 5
Surveys
1 Ever y shi p o f 400 gros s tonnag e an d abov e an d ever y fixe d an d floatin g drillin g ri g an d othe r platform s
shall b e subjec t to th e survey s specifie d below :
.1 A n initia l surve y befor e th e shi p i s pu t int o servic e o r befor e th e certificat e require d unde r regula -
tion 6 o f this Anne x i s issue d fo r the firs t time. Thi s surve y shal l b e suc h a s to ensur e that the equip -
ment, systems , fittings , arrangement s an d materia l full y compl y wit h th e applicabl e requirement s
of thi s Annex ;

where regulatio n 9.2 , 9.5 , 9. 6 o r 9. 7 o f this Anne x i s applicable . Th e renewa l surve y shal l b e suc h
as t o ensur e tha t th e equipment , systems , fittings , arrangement s an d materia l full y compl y wit h
applicable requirement s o f thi s Annex ;
.3 A n intermediat e surve y withi n thre e month s befor e o r afte r th e secon d anniversar y dat e o r withi n
three month s befor e o r afte r th e thir d anniversar y dat e o f the certificate , whic h shal l tak e th e plac e
of on e o f the annua l survey s specifie d i n paragrap h 1. 4 o f this regulation . Th e intermediat e surve y
shall b e suc h a s t o ensur e tha t th e equipmen t an d arrangement s full y compl y wit h th e applicabl e
requirements o f thi s Anne x an d ar e i n goo d workin g order . Suc h intermediat e survey s shal l b e
endorsed o n th e certificat e issue d unde r regulatio n 6 o r 7 o f this Annex ;
.4 A n annual surve y within three months before or after each anniversary date of the certificate, includ -
ing a genera l inspectio n o f the equipment , systems , fittings , arrangement s an d materia l referre d t o
in paragrap h 1. 1 o f thi s regulatio n t o ensur e tha t the y hav e bee n maintaine d i n accordanc e wit h
paragraph 4 o f this regulatio n an d tha t they remai n satisfactor y fo r the servic e fo r whic h th e shi p i s
intended. Suc h annua l survey s shal l b e endorse d o n th e certificat e issue d unde r regulatio n 6 o r 7
of this Annex ; an d
.5 A n additiona l surve y eithe r genera l o r partial , accordin g t o th e circumstances , shal l b e mad e

whenever an y importan t repair s o r renewal s ar e mad e a s prescribe d i n paragrap h 4 o f this regula -
tion o r afte r a repai r resultin g fro m investigation s prescribe d i n paragrap h 5 o f this regulation . Th e
survey shall b e such a s to ensure that the necessar y repair s or renewal s hav e been effectivel y made ,
that th e materia l an d workmanshi p o f suc h repair s o r renewal s ar e i n al l respect s satisfactor y an d
that the shi p complie s i n al l respect s wit h th e requirement s o f this Annex .
2I n the case of ships of less than 40 0 gross tonnage, th e Administration ma y establish appropriat e measures
in orde r t o ensur e tha t the applicabl e provision s o f this Anne x ar e complie d with .
3 Survey s o f ship s a s regard s th e enforcemen t o f th e provision s o f thi s Anne x shal l b e carrie d ou t b y

officers o f th e Administration .
.1 Th e Administration may , however , entrus t the surveys either to surveyors nominate d for the purpose
or t o organization s recognize d b y it . Suc h organization s shal l compl y wit h th e guideline s adopte d
by th e Organization; *
* Refe r to the Guideline s fo r th e authorizatio n o f organizations actin g o n behal f of the Administration , adopte d b y the Organizatio n
by resolutio n A.739(18) , a s amende d b y resolutio n MSC.208(81) , an d the Specification s o n th e surve y an d certificatio n function s of
recognized organization s actin g o n behal f of the Administration , adopte d b y th e Organizatio n b y resolutio n A.789(19) , a s ma y b e
amended b y the Organization. Refe r also to the Survey Guidelines unde r the Harmonize d Syste m o f Survey an d Certificatio n fo r the
revised MARPO L Annex VI (resolutio n MEPC.180(59). '

.2 Th e surve y o f marin e diese l engine s an d equipmen t fo r complianc e wit h regulatio n 1 3 o f thi s

Annex shal l b e conducte d i n accordanc e wit h th e revise d N O x Technica l Cod e 2008 ;
.3 Whe n a nominate d surveyo r o r recognize d organizatio n determine s tha t th e conditio n o f th e

equipment doe s no t correspon d substantiall y wit h th e particular s o f th e certificate , i t shal l ensur e
that correctiv e actio n i s take n an d shal l i n du e cours e notif y th e Administration . I f such correctiv e
action i s no t taken, th e certificate shall b e withdrawn b y the Administration. I f the ship i s i n a port of
another Party , th e appropriat e authoritie s o f the por t State shal l als o b e notifie d immediately . Whe n
an office r o f the Administration , a nominate d surveyo r o r recognize d organizatio n ha s notifie d th e
appropriate authoritie s o f th e por t State , th e Governmen t o f th e por t Stat e concerne d shal l giv e
such officer , surveyo r o r organizatio n an y necessar y assistanc e t o carr y ou t their obligation s unde r
.4 I n ever y case , th e Administratio n concerne d shal l full y guarante e th e completenes s an d efficienc y

of the surve y an d shal l undertak e t o ensur e th e necessar y arrangement s t o satisf y thi s obligation .
4 Th e equipment shall b e maintaine d to conform with th e provision s o f this Annex and n o changes shall b e
made i n the equipment, systems , fittings , arrangement s or materia l covere d b y the survey, withou t the express
approval o f th e Administration . Th e direc t replacemen t o f suc h equipmen t an d fitting s wit h equipmen t an d
fittings tha t conform wit h th e provision s o f this Anne x i s permitted .
5 Wheneve r a n acciden t occur s t o a shi p o r a defec t i s discovere d tha t substantiall y affect s th e efficienc y
or completenes s o f it s equipmen t covere d b y thi s Annex , th e maste r o r owne r o f th e shi p shal l repor t a t th e
earliest opportunit y t o th e Administration , a nominate d surveyo r o r recognize d organizatio n responsibl e fo r
issuing th e relevan t certificate .
Regulation 6
Issue or endorsement of a Certificate
1A n Internationa l Ai r Pollutio n Preventio n Certificat e shal l b e issued , afte r a n initia l o r renewa l surve y i n
accordance wit h th e provision s o f regulatio n 5 o f this Annex , to :
.1 an y shi p o f 400 gros s tonnag e an d abov e engage d i n voyage s t o port s o r offshor e terminal s unde r
the jurisdictio n o f othe r Parties ; an d
.2 platform s an d drillin g rig s engage d i n voyage s t o water s unde r th e sovereignt y o r jurisdictio n o f

other Parties .
2A shi p constructe d befor e th e dat e o f entr y int o forc e o f Anne x V I fo r suc h ship' s Administratio n shal l
be issue d wit h a n Internationa l Ai r Pollutio n Preventio n Certificat e i n accordanc e wit h paragrap h 1 o f thi s
regulation n o late r than th e firs t schedule d dry-dockin g afte r th e dat e o f such entr y int o force , bu t i n n o cas e
later tha n thre e year s afte r thi s date .
3 Suc h certificat e shall b e issue d o r endorsed eithe r by the Administration o r by an y perso n o r organization
duly authorize d b y it . I n ever y case , th e Administratio n assume s ful l responsibilit y fo r the certificate .
Regulation 7
Issue of a Certificate by another Party
1A Part y may , a t th e reques t o f th e Administration , caus e a shi p t o b e surveye d and , i f satisfie d tha t th e
provisions o f this Anne x ar e complie d with , shal l issu e o r authoriz e th e issuanc e o f an Internationa l Ai r Pollu -
tion Preventio n Certificat e t o th e ship , an d wher e appropriate , endors e o r authoriz e th e endorsemen t o f that
certificate o n th e ship , i n accordanc e wit h thi s Annex .
2A cop y o f the certificat e an d a cop y o f the surve y repor t shall b e transmitte d a s soo n a s possibl e t o th e

Chapter 2 - Survey, certification and means of control
Regulations 8, 9
3A certificat e s o issue d shal l contai n a statemen t to th e effec t that i t ha s bee n issue d a t the reques t o f the
Administration an d i t shall hav e the sam e force an d receiv e the sam e recognitio n a s a certificat e issue d unde r
regulation 6 o f this Annex .
4N o Internationa l Ai r Pollutio n Preventio n Certificat e shal l b e issue d t o a shi p that i s entitle d t o fl y the flag
of a Stat e whic h i s no t a Party .
Regulation 8
Form of Certificate
The Internationa l Ai r Pollutio n Preventio n Certificat e shal l b e draw n u p i n a for m correspondin g to th e mode l
given i n appendi x I t o thi s Anne x an d shal l b e a t leas t i n English , Frenc h o r Spanish . I f an officia l languag e o f
the issuin g countr y i s als o used , thi s shal l prevai l i n cas e o f a disput e or discrepancy.
Regulation 9
Duration and validity of Certificate
1A n Internationa l Ai r Pollutio n Preventio n Certificat e shal l b e issue d fo r a perio d specifie d b y the Admin-
istration, whic h shal l no t exceed fiv e years.
2 Notwithstandin g th e requirement s o f paragrap h 1 o f this regulation :

.1 whe n th e renewa l surve y i s complete d withi n thre e month s befor e th e expir y dat e o f the existin g
certificate, th e ne w certificat e shal l b e vali d fro m th e dat e o f completion o f the renewa l surve y t o
a dat e no t exceeding fiv e year s fro m th e dat e o f expiry o f the existin g certificate ;
.2 whe n th e renewa l surve y i s complete d afte r th e expir y dat e o f th e existin g certificate , th e ne w
certificate shal l b e vali d fro m th e dat e o f completion o f the renewa l surve y to a dat e no t exceeding
five year s fro m th e dat e o f expir y o f the existin g certificate ; an d
.3 whe n th e renewa l surve y i s complete d mor e than thre e month s befor e the expir y dat e o f the exist -
ing certificate , th e ne w certificat e shal l b e vali d fro m th e dat e o f completion o f the renewa l surve y
to a dat e no t exceedin g five year s fro m th e dat e o f completion o f the renewa l survey .
of the certificat e beyon d th e expir y dat e t o th e maximu m perio d specifie d i n paragrap h 1 o f thi s regulation ,
is issue d fo r a perio d o f five years ar e carrie d ou t as appropriate .

ship befor e the expiry dat e of the existing certificate , th e perso n o r organization authorize d b y the Administra-
that shal l no t exceed fiv e month s fro m th e expir y date .
5I f a ship , a t the time when a certificate expires, i s no t in a por t i n whic h i t i s to be surveyed, th e Admin-
istration ma y exten d th e perio d o f validit y o f th e certificate , bu t thi s extensio n shal l b e grante d onl y fo r th e
purpose o f allowing the shi p t o complet e it s voyag e to the por t i n whic h i t i s t o b e surveyed , an d the n onl y i n
cases wher e i t appear s prope r an d reasonabl e t o d o so . N o certificat e shal l b e extende d fo r a perio d longe r
than thre e months , an d a shi p t o which a n extensio n i s grante d shal l not , o n it s arriva l i n th e por t i n whic h i t
is t o b e surveyed , b e entitle d b y virtu e o f suc h extensio n t o leav e tha t por t withou t havin g a ne w certificate .
When th e renewa l surve y i s completed , th e ne w certificat e shal l b e vali d t o a dat e no t exceedin g fiv e year s
from th e dat e o f expiry o f the existin g certificat e befor e th e extensio n wa s granted .
6A certificat e issue d t o a shi p engage d o n shor t voyage s tha t ha s no t bee n extende d unde r th e foregoin g
to a dat e no t exceedin g fiv e year s fro m th e dat e o f expir y o f th e existin g certificat e befor e th e extensio n wa s
granted.

Regulation 1 0
7I n specia l circumstances , a s determined b y the Administration, a ne w certificate nee d no t be dated from

the dat e o f expir y o f the existin g certificat e a s require d b y paragrap h 2.1 , 5 o r 6 o f thi s regulation . I n thes e

Annex, then :
.1 th e anniversar y dat e show n o n th e certificate shall b e amende d b y endorsement to a dat e that shall
not b e mor e tha n thre e month s late r tha n th e dat e o n whic h th e surve y wa s completed ;

completed a t the interval s prescribe d b y tha t regulatio n usin g th e ne w anniversar y date ; an d
.3 th e expir y dat e ma y remai n unchanged , provide d on e o r mor e annua l o r intermediat e surveys ,

as appropriate , ar e carrie d ou t s o tha t th e maximu m interval s betwee n th e survey s prescribe d b y
regulation 5 o f this Anne x ar e no t exceeded .
cases:
.1 i f the relevan t survey s ar e no t complete d withi n th e period s specifie d unde r regulatio n 5. 1 o f this
Annex;
.2 i f the certificat e i s no t endorsed i n accordanc e wit h regulatio n 5.1. 3 o r 5.1. 4 o f this Annex ; an d
the Governmen t issuin g th e ne w certificat e i s full y satisfie d tha t the shi p i s i n complianc e wit h th e
requirements o f regulatio n 5. 4 o f this Annex . I n th e cas e o f a transfe r betwee n Parties , i f requeste d
within thre e month s afte r the transfe r ha s take n place , th e Governmen t of the Part y whos e fla g the
ship wa s formerl y entitle d t o fl y shall , a s soo n a s possible , transmi t to th e Administration copie s o f
the certificat e carrie d b y th e shi p befor e th e transfer and , i f available, copie s o f the relevan t surve y
reports.
Regulation 10
Port State control on operational r e q u i r e m e n t s *
1A ship , whe n i n a por t o r a n offshor e termina l unde r th e jurisdictio n o f anothe r Party , i s subjec t t o
inspection b y officer s dul y authorize d b y suc h Part y concernin g operationa l requirement s unde r thi s Annex ,
where ther e ar e clea r ground s fo r believin g tha t th e maste r o r cre w ar e no t familia r wit h essentia l shipboar d
procedures relatin g t o th e preventio n o f air pollutio n fro m ships .
2I n th e circumstance s give n i n paragrap h 1 o f this regulation , th e Part y shal l tak e suc h step s a s t o ensur e
of this Annex .
3 Procedure s relatin g to th e por t State contro l prescribe d i n articl e 5 o f the presen t Convention shal l appl y
4 Nothin g i n thi s regulatio n shal l b e construe d t o limi t th e right s an d obligation s o f a Part y carryin g out
* Refe r t o th e Procedure s fo r por t Stat e contro l adopte d b y th e Organizatio n b y resolutio n A.787(19 ) an d amende d b y A.882(21' :
see IM O sale s publicatio n IA650E . Refe r als o t o th e revise d Guideline s fo r por t Stat e contro l unde r the revise d MARPO L Anne x V I
(resolution MEPC.181(59)) .

Chapter 2 ~ Survey, certification and means of control
Regulation 11
Regulation 11
Detection of violations and enforcement
1 Partie s shal l co-operat e i n th e detectio n o f violation s an d th e enforcemen t o f th e provision s o f thi s

Annex, usin g al l appropriat e an d practicabl e measure s o f detection an d environmenta l monitoring , adequat e
procedures fo r reportin g an d accumulatio n o f evidence .
2A shi p t o whic h thi s Anne x applie s may , i n an y por t o r offshor e termina l o f a Party , b e subjec t t o
inspection b y officer s appointe d o r authorize d b y tha t Part y fo r th e purpos e o f verifying whethe r th e shi p ha s
emitted an y o f the substance s covere d b y thi s Anne x i n violatio n o f the provisio n o f this Annex . I f a n inspec -
tion indicate s a violatio n o f this Annex , a repor t shal l b e forwarde d t o th e Administratio n fo r an y appropriat e
action.
3 An y Part y shal l furnis h t o th e Administratio n evidence , i f any , tha t th e shi p ha s emitte d an y o f th e

substances covere d b y thi s Anne x i n violatio n o f the provision s o f this Annex . I f i t i s practicabl e t o d o so , th e
competent authorit y o f the forme r Part y shal l notif y th e maste r o f the shi p o f th e allege d violation .
4 Upo n receivin g suc h evidence , th e Administratio n s o informe d shal l investigat e th e matter , an d ma y

request the othe r Part y t o furnis h furthe r o r bette r evidenc e o f the allege d contravention . I f the Administratio n
is satisfie d tha t sufficien t evidenc e i s availabl e t o enabl e proceeding s t o b e brough t i n respec t o f th e allege d
violation, i t shal l caus e suc h proceeding s t o b e take n i n accordanc e wit h it s la w a s soo n a s possible . Th e
Administration shal l promptl y infor m th e Part y that has reporte d the alleged violation , a s well a s the Organiza-
tion, o f the actio n taken .
5A Part y ma y als o inspec t a shi p t o which thi s Anne x applie s whe n i t enters th e port s o r offshore terminals
under it s jurisdiction , i f a reques t fo r a n investigatio n i s receive d fro m an y Part y togethe r wit h sufficien t
evidence tha t th e shi p ha s emitte d an y o f th e substance s covere d b y th e Anne x i n an y plac e i n violatio n o f
this Annex . Th e repor t o f such investigatio n shal l b e sen t t o th e Part y requestin g i t an d t o th e Administratio n
so tha t the appropriat e actio n ma y b e take n unde r th e presen t Convention .
6 Th e internationa l la w concernin g th e prevention , reductio n an d contro l o f pollutio n o f th e marin e

environment fro m ships , includin g tha t la w relatin g t o enforcemen t an d safeguards , i n forc e a t th e tim e o f
application o r interpretatio n o f thi s Annex , applies , mutatis mutandis, t o th e rule s an d standard s se t fort h i n
this Annex .

Chapter 3 - Requirement s fo r contro l o f emissions fro m ship s
Regulation 12
Ozone-depleting substances
1 Thi s regulation does not apply to permanently sealed equipment where there are no refrigerant charging
connections or potentiall y removabl e components containin g ozone-depleting substances.
2 Subjec t to the provisions of regulation 3.1 , an y deliberate emissions of ozone-depleting substances shall
be prohibited. Deliberate emissions include emissions occurring in the course of maintaining, servicing, repair-
ing or disposin g of systems o r equipment, excep t that deliberate emission s d o no t includ e minima l release s
associated with the recapture or recycling of an ozone-depleting substance. Emission s arising from leak s of an
ozone-depleting substance, whether or not the leaks are deliberate, ma y be regulated by Parties .
3.1 Installation s tha t contai n ozone-depletin g substances , othe r tha n hydrochlorofluorocarbons , shal l b e
prohibited:
.1 o n ships constructed on or after 19 May 2005; or
.2 i n the case of ships constructed before 19 May 2005, which have a contractual delivery date of the
equipment to the ship on o r after 1 9 Ma y 2005 or , i n th e absence of a contractual deliver y date ,
the actual deliver y of the equipment to the ship on o r after 1 9 Ma y 2005.
3.2 Installation s that contain hydrochlorofluorocarbon s shall b e prohibited:

.1 o n ships constructed on or after 1 Januar y 2020; or
.2 i n the case of ships constructed before 1 Januar y 2020, whic h hav e a contractual delivery date of
the equipment to the ship on o r after 1 Januar y 2020 or , i n th e absence of a contractual deliver y
date, the actual delivery of the equipment to the ship on or after 1 Januar y 2020.
4 Th e substances referre d to i n this regulation , an d equipment containing such substances , shal l b e deliv-
ered to appropriate reception facilities when remove d from ships.
5 Eac h shi p subjec t t o regulatio n 6. 1 shal l maintai n a lis t o f equipmen t containin g ozone-depletin g
substances.*
6 Eac h ship subject to regulation 6.1 tha t has rechargeable systems that contain ozone-depleting substances
shall maintai n a n ozone-depleting substances record book. Thi s recor d boo k ma y for m par t of an existin g
logbook or electronic recording system as approved by the Administration.
7 Entrie s in the ozone-depleting substances record book shall be recorded in terms of mass (kg) of substance
and shall b e completed without delay on each occasion, i n respec t of the following:
.1 recharge , full or partial, of equipment containing ozone-depleting substances;
.2 repai r or maintenanc e of equipment containing ozone-depleting substances;
.3 discharg e of ozone-depleting substances to the atmosphere:
.3.1 deliberate ; and
.3.2 non-deliberate ;
.4 discharg e of ozone-depleting substances to land-base d receptio n facilities; an d
.5 suppl y of ozone-depleting substances to the ship.
* Se e appendix I , Supplemen t to International Ai r Pollution Preventio n Certificat e (IAPP Certificate), sectio n 2.1.

Regulation 1 3
Regulation 13
Nitrogen oxides (NOx)
Application
1.1 Thi s regulatio n shal l appl y to :
.1 eac h marin e diese l engin e wit h a powe r outpu t of mor e tha n 13 0 k W installe d o n a ship ; an d
.2 eac h marin e diesel engine with a power output of more than 13 0 kW that undergoes a major conver-
sion o n o r after 1 Januar y 2000 excep t when demonstrate d t o th e satisfactio n o f the Administration
that such engin e i s a n identica l replacemen t to th e engin e tha t i t i s replacin g an d i s otherwis e no t
covered unde r paragrap h 1.1. 1 o f this regulation .
1.2 Thi s regulatio n doe s no t appl y to :
.1 a marin e diese l engin e intende d t o b e use d solel y fo r emergencies , o r solel y t o powe r an y devic e
or equipmen t intende d t o b e use d solel y fo r emergencie s o n th e shi p o n whic h i t i s installed , o r a
marine diese l engin e installe d i n lifeboat s intende d t o b e use d solel y fo r emergencies ; an d
.2 a marin e diese l engin e installe d o n a shi p solel y engage d i n voyage s withi n water s subjec t t o th e
sovereignty or jurisdiction o f the State the flag of which th e shi p i s entitled t o fly, provide d that such
engine i s subjec t to a n alternativ e N O x contro l measur e establishe d b y th e Administration .
1.3 Notwithstandin g th e provision s o f paragrap h 1. 1 o f thi s regulation , th e Administratio n ma y provid e a n

exclusion fro m th e applicatio n o f thi s regulatio n fo r an y marin e diese l engin e tha t i s installe d o n a shi p
constructed, o r for any marin e diesel engin e that undergoes a majo r conversion, befor e 1 9 Ma y 2005, provide d
that the shi p o n whic h th e engin e i s installe d i s solel y engage d i n voyage s t o port s o r offshore terminals within
the Stat e th e fla g o f which th e shi p i s entitle d t o fly .
M a j o r conversion
2.1 Fo r th e purpos e o f this regulation , major conversion mean s a modificatio n o n o r afte r 1 Januar y 200 0 o f
a marin e diese l engin e that ha s no t alread y bee n certifie d t o th e standard s se t forth i n paragrap h 3 , 4 , o r 5.1. 1
of this regulatio n where :
.1 th e engin e i s replace d b y a marin e diese l engin e or an additiona l marin e diesel engin e i s installed ,
or
.2 an y substantia l modification , a s define d i n th e revise d N O x Technica l Cod e 2008 , i s mad e t o th e

engine, o r
.3 th e maximu m continuou s ratin g o f th e engin e i s increase d b y mor e tha n 10 % compare d t o th e

maximum continuou s ratin g o f the origina l certificatio n o f the engine .
2.2 Fo r a majo r conversio n involvin g the replacemen t of a marin e diese l engin e with a non-identica l marin e
diesel engin e o r the installatio n o f an additiona l marin e diese l engine , th e standard s i n thi s regulatio n i n forc e
at th e tim e o f the replacemen t o r additio n o f th e engin e shal l apply . O n o r afte r 1 Januar y 2016 , i n th e cas e
of replacemen t engines only , i f i t i s no t possibl e fo r suc h a replacemen t engine t o mee t the standard s se t forth
in paragrap h 5.1. 1 o f this regulatio n (Tie r III) , the n tha t replacemen t engin e shal l mee t th e standard s se t fort h
in paragrap h 4 o f this regulatio n (Tie r II) . Guideline s ar e t o b e develope d b y th e Organizatio n t o se t forth th e
criteria o f whe n i t i s no t possibl e fo r a replacemen t engin e t o mee t th e standard s i n paragrap h 5.1. 1 o f thi s
regulation.
2.3 A marin e diese l engin e referre d t o i n paragrap h 2.1. 2 o r 2.1. 3 o f this regulatio n shal l mee t the followin g
standards:
.1 fo r ship s constructe d prio r to 1 Januar y 2000, th e standard s se t forth i n paragrap h 3 o f this regula -
tion shal l apply ; an d

Regulation 13
.2 fo r ship s constructe d o n o r afte r 1 Januar y 2000 , th e standard s i n forc e a t th e tim e th e shi p wa s

constructed shal l apply .
Tier I
3 Subjec t to regulatio n 3 o f this Annex , th e operatio n o f a marin e diese l engin e tha t i s installe d o n a shi p
constructed o n o r afte r 1 Januar y 200 0 an d prio r to 1 Januar y 201 1 i s prohibited , excep t when th e emissio n
of nitroge n oxide s (calculate d a s th e tota l weighte d emissio n o f N 0 2 ) fro m th e engin e i s withi n th e followin g
limits, wher e n = rate d engin e spee d (crankshaf t revolution s pe r minute) :
.1 17. 0 g / k Wh whe n n i s les s than 13 0 rpm ;
.2 4 5 . n ( - 2 ) g / k W h whe n n i s 13 0 or mor e bu t les s than 2,00 0 rpm ;
.3 9. 8 g / k W h whe n n i s 2,00 0 rp m o r more .
Tier II
constructed o n o r after 1 Januar y 2011 i s prohibited, excep t when th e emission o f nitrogen oxide s (calculate d
as th e tota l weighte d emissio n o f N 0 2 ) fro m th e engin e i s withi n th e following limits , wher e n = rate d engin e
speed (crankshaf t revolution s pe r minute) :
.1 14. 4 g / k W h whe n n i s les s than 13 0 rpm ;

(-23)
.2 4 4• n g / k W h whe n n i s 13 0 o r mor e bu t les s tha n 2,00 0 rpm ;
.3 7.7 g / k W h whe n n i s 2,00 0 rp m o r more .
Tier III
5.1 Subjec t to regulatio n 3 o f this Annex , th e operatio n o f a marin e diese l engin e tha t i s installe d o n a shi p
constructed o n o r after 1 Januar y 2016:
.1 i s prohibited except when the emission of nitrogen oxides (calculated as the total weighted emission
of N 0 2 ) fro m th e engin e i s withi n th e followin g limits , wher e n = rate d engin e spee d (crankshaf t
revolutions pe r minute) :
.1.1 3. 4 g/kW h whe n n i s les s than 13 0 rpm ;

.1.2 9 . n ( - 0 . 2 ) g/kW h whe n n i s 13 0 o r mor e bu t les s than 2,00 0 rpm ; an d
.1.3 2. 0 g/kW h whe n n i s 2,00 0 rp m o r more ;
.2 i s subjec t to th e standard s se t forth i n paragrap h 5.1. 1 o f this regulatio n whe n th e shi p i s operatin g
in a n emissio n contro l are a designate d unde r paragrap h 6 o f this regulation ; an d
.3 i s subjec t t o th e standard s se t fort h i n paragrap h 4 o f thi s regulatio n whe n th e shi p i s operatin g

outside o f an emissio n contro l are a designate d unde r paragrap h 6 o f this regulation .
5.2 Subjec t to the review set forth i n paragrap h 1 0 of this regulation, the standards set forth i n paragrap h 5.1. 1
of this regulatio n shal l no t appl y to :
.1 a marin e diesel engin e installe d on a shi p with a lengt h (L), as define d i n regulatio n 1.1 9 o f Annex I
to the present Convention, les s than 2 4 metre s when i t has bee n specificall y designed, an d i s use d
solely, fo r recreationa l purposes ; o r
.2 a marin e diese l engin e installe d o n a shi p wit h a combine d nameplat e diese l engin e propulsio n
power o f les s tha n 75 0 k W i f i t i s demonstrated , t o th e satisfactio n o f the Administration , tha t the
ship canno t compl y wit h th e standard s se t fort h i n paragrap h 5.1. 1 o f thi s regulatio n becaus e o f
design o r constructio n limitation s o f the ship .

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Emission control a r e a
6 Fo r th e purpose s o f this regulation , emissio n contro l area s shal l be :
.1 th e Nort h America n area , whic h mean s the are a describe d b y the coordinate s provide d i n appen -
dix VI I t o thi s Annex ; an d
.2 an y othe r sea area , includin g any por t area, designate d b y the Organization i n accordanc e with th e
criteria an d procedure s se t forth i n appendi x II I t o thi s Annex .
M a r i n e diesel engines installed on a ship constructed prior to 1 January 2 0 0 0
7.1 Notwithstandin g paragrap h 1.1. 1 o f this regulation , a marin e diese l engin e wit h a powe r outpu t o f mor e
than 5,00 0 k W an d a pe r cylinde r displacemen t a t o r abov e 9 0 I installe d o n a shi p constructe d o n o r afte r
1 Januar y 199 0 bu t prio r t o 1 Januar y 200 0 shal l compl y wit h th e emissio n limit s se t fort h i n paragrap h 7. 4
of this regulation , provide d tha t a n approve d metho d fo r tha t engin e ha s bee n certifie d b y a n Administratio n
of a Part y an d notificatio n o f suc h certificatio n ha s bee n submitte d t o th e Organizatio n b y th e certifyin g
Administration. Complianc e wit h thi s paragrap h shal l b e demonstrate d throug h on e o f the following :
.1 installatio n o f th e certifie d approve d method , a s confirme d b y a surve y usin g th e verificatio n
procedure specifie d i n th e approve d metho d file , includin g appropriat e notatio n o n th e ship' s
International Ai r Pollutio n Preventio n Certificat e o f the presenc e o f th e approve d method ; o r
.2 certificatio n o f th e engin e confirmin g tha t i t operate s withi n th e limit s se t fort h i n paragrap h 3 ,
4, o r 5.1. 1 o f thi s regulatio n an d a n appropriat e notatio n o f th e engin e certificatio n o n th e ship' s
International Ai r Pollutio n Preventio n Certificate .
7.2 Paragrap h 7. 1 o f this regulatio n shal l appl y n o late r than th e first renewa l surve y that occurs 1 2 month s or
more afte r deposit of the notificatio n i n paragrap h 7.1 . I f a shipowner of a shi p o n whic h a n approve d metho d
is t o b e installe d ca n demonstrat e t o th e satisfactio n o f the Administratio n tha t th e approve d metho d wa s no t
commercially availabl e despit e bes t effort s t o obtai n it , the n tha t approve d metho d shal l b e installe d o n th e
ship n o late r tha n th e nex t annua l surve y o f tha t shi p tha t fall s afte r th e approve d metho d i s commerciall y
available.
7.3 W i t h regar d t o a shi p wit h a marin e diese l engin e wit h a powe r outpu t o f mor e tha n 5,00 0 k W an d a
per cylinde r displacemen t a t o r abov e 9 0 I installe d o n a shi p constructe d o n o r afte r 1 Januar y 199 0 bu t
prior to 1 Januar y 2000 , th e Internationa l Ai r Pollutio n Preventio n Certificat e shall , fo r a marin e diese l engin e
to whic h paragrap h 7. 1 o f thi s regulatio n applies , indicat e tha t eithe r a n approve d metho d ha s bee n applie d
pursuant t o paragrap h 7.1. 1 o f this regulatio n o r th e engin e ha s bee n certifie d pursuan t t o paragrap h 7.1. 2 o f
this regulatio n o r that an approve d metho d doe s no t yet exist or i s no t yet commercially availabl e a s describe d
in paragrap h 7. 2 o f this regulation .
7.4 Subjec t to regulatio n 3 o f this Annex, th e operatio n o f a marin e diese l engin e describe d i n paragrap h 7. 1
of this regulatio n i s prohibited , excep t when th e emissio n o f nitroge n oxide s (calculate d a s th e tota l weighte d
emission o f N 0 2 ) fro m th e engin e i s withi n th e followin g limits , wher e n = rate d engin e spee d (crankshaf t
.1 17. 0 g / k W h whe n n i s les s tha n 13 0 rpm ;
.2 4 5• (-0.2)
g / k W h whe n n i s 13 0 o r mor e bu t les s tha n 2,00 0 rpm ; an d
7.5 Certificatio n o f an approve d metho d shal l b e i n accordanc e with chapte r 7 o f the revise d N O x Technical
Code 200 8 an d shal l includ e verification :
.1 b y th e designe r o f th e bas e marin e diese l engin e t o whic h th e approve d metho d applie s tha t th e
calculated effec t o f th e approve d metho d wil l no t decreas e engin e ratin g b y mor e tha n 1.0% ,
increase fuel consumptio n b y mor e than 2.0 % a s measure d accordin g to th e appropriat e test cycle
set forth i n th e revise d N O x Technical Cod e 2008, o r adversely affect engine durability or reliability ;
and

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.2 tha t the cost of the approved method is not excessive, which i s determined by a comparison of the
amount of NOx reduced by the approved method to achieve the standard set forth in paragraph 7.4
of this regulation and the cost of purchasing and installin g such approved method.*
Certification
8 Th e revise d NO x Technica l Cod e 200 8 shal l b e applie d i n th e certification , testin g and measuremen t
procedures for the standards set forth i n this regulation .
9 Th e procedure s fo r determinin g NO x emission s se t ou t i n th e revise d NO x Technica l Cod e 200 8 ar e

intended t o b e representativ e o f the norma l operatio n o f the engine . Defea t devices an d irrationa l emissio n
control strategie s undermine this intentio n an d shall no t be allowed. This regulation shall no t prevent the use
of auxiliary control devices that are used to protect the engine and/or its ancillary equipment against operating
conditions that could resul t in damag e or failure or that are used to facilitate the starting of the engine.
Review
10 Beginnin g i n 201 2 an d complete d n o late r tha n 2013 , th e Organizatio n shal l revie w th e statu s o f the
technological development s t o implemen t th e standard s se t fort h i n paragrap h 5.1. 1 o f thi s regulatio n an d
shall, i f proven necessary , adjus t the time periods (effective date) set forth in that paragraph.
Regulation 14
Sulphur oxides (SOx) and particulate matter
General requirements
1 Th e sulphur content of any fuel oi l use d on boar d ship s shall no t exceed the following limits :
.1 4.50 % m/m prior to 1 Januar y 2012;
.2 3.50 % m/m on and after 1 Januar y 2012; and
.3 0.50 % m/m on and after 1 Januar y 2020.
2 Th e worldwid e averag e sulphu r conten t o f residua l fue l oi l supplie d fo r us e o n boar d ship s shal l b e
monitored taking int o account guidelines developed b y the Organization +
Requirements within emission control areas
3 Fo r the purpose of this regulation, emission control area s shall include :

.1 th e Balti c Se a are a a s define d i n regulatio n 1.11. 2 o f Anne x I an d th e Nort h Se a a s define d i n
regulation 5.1(f ) o f Annex V;
.2 th e North American are a as described by the coordinates provided i n appendix VII to this Annex;
and
.3 an y other sea area, includin g any port area, designated by the Organization in accordance with the
criteria and procedures set forth i n appendix II I to this Annex.
* The cost of an approved method shall no t exceed 375 Specia l Drawin g Rights/metric tonne NO x calculated i n accordance with the
cost-effectiveness (Ce) formula below:
See MEPC.1/Circ.678 on Definition s for the cost-effective formulae in regulatio n 13.7. 5 of MARPOL Annex VI.
+
Refe r t o resolutio n MEPC.192{61) , 201 0 Guideline s fo r monitorin g th e world-wid e averag e sulphu r conten t o f residua l fue l oil ;
supplied for use on boar d ships.

Regulation 1 5
4 Whil e ship s ar e operatin g withi n a n emissio n contro l area , th e sulphu r conten t of fuel oi l use d o n boar d
ships shal l no t excee d th e following limits :
.1 1.50 % m/ m prio r to 1 Jul y 2010;
.2 1.00 % m/ m o n an d afte r 1 Jul y 2010 ; an d
.3 0.10 % m/ m o n an d afte r 1 Januar y 2015.
5 Th e sulphu r conten t o f fue l oi l referre d t o i n paragrap h 1 an d paragrap h 4 o f thi s regulatio n shal l b e

documented b y it s supplie r a s require d b y regulatio n 1 8 o f this Annex .
6 Thos e ship s usin g separat e fuel oil s t o compl y with paragrap h 4 o f this regulatio n an d enterin g or leavin g
an emissio n contro l are a se t fort h i n paragrap h 3 o f thi s regulatio n shal l carr y a writte n procedur e showin g
how th e fue l oi l changeove r i s t o b e done , allowin g sufficien t tim e fo r th e fue l oi l servic e syste m t o b e full y
flushed o f al l fue l oil s exceedin g th e applicabl e sulphu r conten t specifie d i n paragrap h 4 o f thi s regulatio n
prior t o entr y int o a n emissio n contro l area . Th e volum e o f lo w sulphu r fue l oil s i n eac h tan k a s wel l a s th e
date, tim e and positio n o f the shi p whe n an y fuel oi l changeove r operation i s complete d prio r to the entry int o
an emissio n contro l are a o r commence d afte r exi t fro m suc h a n are a shal l b e recorde d i n suc h logboo k a s
prescribed b y th e Administration .
7 Durin g th e firs t twelv e month s immediatel y followin g a n amendmen t designatin g a specifi c emissio n
control are a unde r paragrap h 3 o f thi s regulation , ship s operatin g i n tha t emissio n contro l are a ar e exemp t
from th e requirement s i n paragraph s 4 an d 6 o f this regulatio n an d fro m th e requirement s o f paragrap h 5 o f
this regulatio n insofa r a s the y relat e to paragrap h 4 o f this regulation .
Review provision
8A revie w o f th e standar d se t fort h i n paragrap h 1. 3 o f thi s regulatio n shal l b e complete d b y 201 8 t o

determine th e availabilit y o f fuel oi l t o compl y wit h th e fue l oi l standar d se t fort h i n tha t paragrap h an d shal l
take int o accoun t th e followin g elements :
.1 th e globa l marke t suppl y an d deman d fo r fue l oi l t o compl y wit h paragrap h 1. 3 o f thi s regulatio n
that exist a t the tim e tha t th e revie w i s conducted ;
.2 a n analysi s o f the trends i n fue l oi l markets ; an d
.3 an y othe r relevan t issue .
9 Th e Organizatio n shal l establis h a grou p o f experts , comprisin g representative s wit h th e appropriat e

expertise i n th e fue l oi l marke t an d appropriat e maritime , environmental , scientifi c an d lega l expertise , t o
conduct th e revie w referre d t o i n paragrap h 8 o f thi s regulation . Th e grou p o f expert s shal l develo p th e
appropriate informatio n t o infor m th e decisio n t o b e take n b y th e Parties .
10 Th e Parties , base d o n th e informatio n develope d b y th e grou p o f experts , ma y decid e whethe r i t i s

possible for ships t o compl y wit h th e dat e i n paragrap h 1. 3 o f this regulation . I f a decisio n i s take n tha t i t i s no t
possible fo r ship s t o comply , the n th e standar d i n tha t paragrap h shal l becom e effectiv e o n 1 Januar y 2025 .
Regulation 15
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
1I f the emission s o f VOC s fro m a tanke r ar e t o b e regulate d i n a por t o r port s o r a termina l o r terminal s
under th e jurisdiction o f a Party , the y shal l b e regulate d i n accordanc e wit h th e provision s o f this regulation .
2A Part y regulatin g tankers fo r VOC emission s shal l submi t a notificatio n t o th e Organization . Thi s notifi -
cation shal l includ e informatio n o n th e siz e of tankers t o b e controlled , th e cargoe s requirin g vapour emissio n
control system s an d th e effectiv e dat e o f suc h control . Th e notificatio n shal l b e submitte d a t leas t si x month s
before th e effectiv e date .

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3A Party that designates ports or terminals at which VOC emissions from tankers are to be regulated shall
ensure that vapour emission contro l systems , approve d b y that Party taking int o account the safety standards
for such system s developed b y the Organization,* are provided i n an y designated por t and terminal an d ar e
operated safely and i n a manner so as to avoid undue delay to a ship.
4 Th e Organization shall circulate a list of the ports and terminals designated by Parties to other Parties and
Member States of the Organization for their information .
5A tanke r t o whic h paragrap h 1 o f thi s regulatio n applie s shal l b e provide d wit h a vapou r emissio n
collection syste m approve d b y th e Administratio n takin g int o accoun t the safet y standard s fo r suc h system s
developed b y the Organization,* an d shal l us e this syste m durin g the loadin g of relevant cargoes. A port or
terminal tha t ha s installe d vapou r emissio n contro l system s i n accordanc e wit h thi s regulatio n ma y accep t
tankers that are no t fitted wit h vapou r collection system s for a perio d o f three years afte r the effective date
identified i n paragraph 2 o f this regulation.
6A tanker carrying crude oil shal l hav e on boar d and implemen t a VOC managemen t plan approve d by
the Administration. + Suc h a pla n shal l b e prepare d takin g int o accoun t th e guideline s develope d b y th e
Organization. The plan shall be specific to each ship and shall at least:
.1 provid e writte n procedure s fo r minimizin g VO C emission s durin g th e loading , se a passag e an d
discharge of cargo;
.2 giv e consideration to the additional VO C generated b y crude oil washing ;
.3 identif y a person responsibl e for implementing the plan; an d
.4 fo r ships o n internationa l voyages , b e written i n th e working languag e of the maste r an d officer s
and, i f the working language of the master and officers is not English, Frenc h or Spanish, includ e a
translation int o one of these languages .
7 Thi s regulation shall als o apply to gas carriers only if the types of loading and containment systems allow
safe retentio n o f non-methane VOCs on boar d or their safe return ashore. *
Regulation 16
Shipboard incineration
1 Excep t as provide d i n paragrap h 4 of this regulation , shipboar d incineratio n shall b e allowed only i n a
shipboard incinerator .
2 Shipboar d incineratio n o f the following substances shall b e prohibited:

.1 residue s of cargoes subject to Annex I, I I o r III or related contaminated packing materials;
.2 polychlorinate d biphenyls (PCBs);
.3 garbage , a s defined by Annex V, containing more than traces of heavy metals;
.4 refine d petroleu m product s containing halogen compounds ;
.5 sewag e sludge and sludge oil eithe r of which i s not generated on boar d the ship; and
.6 exhaus t gas cleaning system residues.
See MSC/Circ.585, Standard s for vapour emission control systems .

+
Refer t o resolutio n MEPC.185(59) , Guideline s fo r th e developmen t o f a VO C managemen t plan . Se e als o MEPC.1/Circ.68 0 o n
Technical information on systems and operation to assist development of VOC management plans; and MEPC.1/Circ.719 on Technical
information on a vapour pressure control syste m to facilitate the development and updat e of VOC management plans.
* Refe r to resolution MSC.30(61), Internationa l Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Cases in Bulk.

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3 Shipboar d incineratio n o f polyvinyl chloride s (PVCs ) shal l b e prohibited, excep t in shipboar d incinerator s
for whic h I M O Typ e Approva l Certificates * hav e bee n issued .
4 Shipboar d incineratio n o f sewage sludg e an d sludg e oil generate d durin g norma l operatio n o f a shi p ma y
also tak e plac e i n th e mai n o r auxiliar y powe r plan t o r boilers , bu t i n thos e cases , shal l no t tak e plac e insid e
ports, harbour s an d estuaries .
5 Nothin g i n thi s regulatio n neither :
.1 affect s th e prohibitio n in , o r othe r requirement s of , th e Conventio n o n th e Preventio n o f Marin e

Pollution b y Dumpin g o f Waste s an d Othe r Matter , 1972 , a s amended , an d th e 199 6 Protoco l
thereto, no r
.2 preclude s th e development , installatio n an d operatio n o f alternativ e desig n shipboar d therma l

waste treatmen t device s tha t mee t o r excee d th e requirement s o f this regulation .
6.1 Excep t a s provide d i n paragrap h 6. 2 o f thi s regulation , eac h incinerato r o n a shi p constructe d o n o r
after 1 Januar y 200 0 o r incinerato r tha t i s installe d o n boar d a shi p o n o r afte r 1 Januar y 200 0 shal l mee t
the requirement s containe d i n appendi x I V t o thi s Annex . Eac h incinerato r subjec t t o thi s paragrap h shal l
be approve d b y th e Administratio n takin g int o accoun t th e standar d specificatio n fo r shipboar d incinerator s
developed b y th e Organization; + o r
6.2 Th e Administratio n ma y allo w exclusio n fro m th e applicatio n o f paragrap h 6. 1 o f this regulatio n t o an y

incinerator installe d o n boar d a shi p befor e 1 9 Ma y 2005 , provide d tha t the shi p i s solel y engage d i n voyage s
within water s subjec t to th e sovereignt y o r jurisdiction o f the Stat e th e fla g o f which th e shi p i s entitle d t o fly .
7 Incinerator s installe d i n accordanc e wit h th e requirement s o f paragrap h 6. 1 o f thi s regulatio n shal l b e

provided wit h a manufacturer' s operatin g manual , whic h i s t o b e retaine d wit h th e uni t an d whic h shal l
specify ho w to operat e the incinerato r within th e limit s describe d i n paragrap h 2 o f appendix I V o f this Annex .
8 Personne l responsibl e fo r th e operatio n o f a n incinerato r installe d i n accordanc e wit h th e requirement s

of paragrap h 6. 1 o f this regulatio n shal l b e traine d t o implemen t the guidanc e provide d i n th e manufacturer' s
operating manua l a s require d b y paragrap h 7 o f this regulation .
9 Fo r incinerator s installe d i n accordanc e wit h th e requirement s o f paragrap h 6. 1 o f thi s regulatio n th e

combustion chambe r gas outlet temperature shall b e monitore d a t all time s the uni t is i n operation . Wher e that
incinerator i s o f the continuous-fee d type , wast e shal l no t b e fed int o th e uni t when th e combustio n chambe r
gas outle t temperatur e i s belo w 850°C . Wher e tha t incinerato r i s o f th e batch-loade d type , th e uni t shal l b e
designed s o tha t th e combustio n chambe r ga s outle t temperature shal l reac h 600° C withi n fiv e minute s afte r
start-up an d wil l thereafte r stabiliz e a t a temperatur e no t les s tha n 850°C .
Regulation 17
1 Eac h Part y undertake s t o ensur e th e provisio n o f facilities adequat e to mee t the:
.1 need s of ships usin g it s repai r port s for the receptio n o f ozone-depleting substances an d equipmen t
containing suc h substance s whe n remove d fro m ships ;
.2 need s o f ship s usin g it s ports , terminal s o r repai r port s fo r th e receptio n o f exhaus t ga s cleanin g
residues from a n exhaus t gas cleanin g system ;
without causin g undu e dela y t o ships , an d
* Typ e Approval Certificates issued in accordance with resolution MEPC.59(33), Revise d guidelines for the implementation of Annex V
of MARPOL 73/78 , a s amende d b y resolutio n MEPC.92(45) , o r MEPC.76(40) , Standar d specificatio n fo r shipboar d incinerators , a s
amended b y resolutio n MEPC.93(45) .
+
Refe r to resolutio n MEPC.76(40), a s amended b y resolution MEPC.93(45) , Standar d specification for shipboard incinerators .

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.3 need s i n ship-breakin g facilitie s fo r th e receptio n o f ozone-depletin g substance s an d equipmen t

containing suc h substance s whe n remove d fro m ships .
2I f a particula r por t o r termina l o f a Part y is , takin g int o accoun t th e guideline s t o b e develope d b y th e

Organization,* remotel y locate d from , o r lackin g in , th e industria l infrastructur e necessar y t o manag e an d
process thos e substance s referre d t o i n paragrap h 1 o f thi s regulatio n an d therefor e canno t accep t suc h
substances, the n th e Part y shal l infor m th e Organizatio n o f an y suc h por t o r termina l s o tha t thi s informa -
tion ma y b e circulate d t o al l Partie s an d Membe r State s o f th e Organizatio n fo r thei r informatio n an d an y
appropriate action . Eac h Part y tha t ha s provide d th e Organizatio n wit h suc h informatio n shal l als o notif y th e
Organization o f it s port s an d terminal s wher e receptio n facilitie s ar e availabl e t o manag e an d proces s suc h
substances.
3 Eac h Part y shal l notif y th e Organizatio n fo r transmission t o the Member s o f the Organizatio n o f all case s
where th e facilitie s provide d unde r thi s regulatio n ar e unavailabl e o r allege d t o b e inadequate .
Regulation 18
Fuel oil availability and quality
Fuel oil availability
1 Eac h Part y shal l tak e al l reasonabl e step s t o promot e th e availabilit y o f fue l oil s tha t compl y wit h thi s
Annex an d infor m th e Organizatio n o f the availabilit y o f compliant fuel oil s i n it s port s an d terminals .
2.1 I f a shi p i s foun d b y a Part y no t t o b e i n complianc e wit h th e standard s fo r complian t fue l oil s se t fort h
in thi s Annex , th e competen t authorit y o f the Part y i s entitle d t o requir e th e shi p to :
.1 presen t a recor d o f the actions take n t o attemp t to achiev e compliance ; an d
.2 provid e evidenc e tha t i t attempte d t o purchas e complian t fue l oi l i n accordanc e wit h it s voyag e
plan and , i f it was no t mad e availabl e where planned , tha t attempts wer e mad e to locat e alternativ e
sources fo r suc h fue l oi l an d tha t despit e bes t effort s t o obtai n complian t fue l oil , n o suc h fue l oi l
was mad e availabl e fo r purchase .
2.2 Th e shi p shoul d no t b e require d t o deviat e fro m it s intende d voyag e o r t o dela y undul y th e voyag e i n
order t o achiev e compliance .
2.3 I f a shi p provide s th e informatio n se t fort h i n paragrap h 2. 1 o f thi s regulation , a Part y shal l tak e int o
account al l relevan t circumstance s an d th e evidenc e presente d t o determin e th e appropriat e actio n t o tak e
including no t taking contro l measures .
2.4 A shi p shal l notif y it s Administratio n an d th e competen t authorit y o f th e relevan t por t o f destinatio n
when i t canno t purchas e complian t fuel oil .
2.5 A Part y shal l notif y th e Organizatio n whe n a shi p ha s presente d evidenc e o f th e non-availabilit y o f
compliant fue l oil .
Fuel oil quality
3 Fue l oi l fo r combustion purpose s delivere d t o an d use d o n boar d ship s to whic h thi s Anne x applie s shal l
meet th e followin g requirements :
.1 excep t as provide d i n paragrap h 3. 2 o f this regulation :
.1.1 th e fue l oi l shal l b e blend s o f hydrocarbon s derive d fro m petroleu m refining . Thi s shal l no t
preclude th e incorporatio n o f smal l amount s o f additive s intende d t o improv e som e aspect s
of performance ;
.1.2 th e fue l oi l shal l b e fre e fro m inorgani c acid ; an d
* Refer to resolution MEPC. 199(62), 2011 Guidelines for reception facilities under MARPOL Annex VI.
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.1.3 th e fue l oi l shal l no t includ e an y adde d substanc e o r chemica l wast e that :

.1.3.1 jeopardize s th e safet y o f ships o r adversel y affect s th e performanc e o f the machinery , o r
.1.3.2 i s harmfu l t o personnel , o r
.1.3.3 contribute s overal l t o additiona l ai r pollution .
.2 fue l oi l fo r combustio n purpose s derive d b y method s othe r tha n petroleu m refinin g shal l not :
.2.1 excee d th e applicabl e sulphu r content set forth i n regulatio n 1 4 o f this Annex ;
.2.2 caus e an engin e to exceed the applicable N O x emission limi t set forth i n paragraph s 3, 4 , 5.1. 1
and 7. 4 o f regulatio n 13 ;
.2.3 contai n inorgani c acid ; o r
.2.4.1 jeopardiz e th e safet y o f ship s o r adversel y affec t the performanc e o f the machinery , o r
.2.4.2 b e harmfu l t o personnel , o r
.2.4.3 contribut e overal l t o additiona l ai r pollution .
4 Thi s regulatio n doe s no t apply to coal i n it s solid form o r nuclear fuels. Paragraph s 5 , 6 , 7.1 , 7.2 , 8.1 , 8.2 ,
9.2, 9.3 , an d 9. 4 o f this regulatio n d o no t appl y t o ga s fuel s suc h a s liquefie d natura l gas , compresse d natura l
gas o r liquefie d petroleu m gas . Th e sulphu r content of gas fuels delivere d t o a shi p specificall y for combustion
purposes o n boar d tha t ship shal l b e documente d b y th e supplier .
5 Fo r eac h shi p subjec t t o regulation s 5 an d 6 o f thi s Annex , detail s o f fue l oi l fo r combustio n purpose s
delivered to and use d o n boar d shal l b e recorde d b y mean s o f a bunke r delivery not e that shall contai n a t leas t
the informatio n specifie d i n appendi x V t o thi s Annex .
6 Th e bunke r deliver y not e shal l b e kep t o n boar d th e shi p i n suc h a plac e a s t o b e readil y availabl e fo r
inspection a t al l reasonabl e times . I t shal l b e retaine d fo r a perio d o f thre e year s afte r th e fue l oi l ha s bee n
delivered o n board .
7.1 Th e competen t authorit y o f a Part y ma y inspec t th e bunke r deliver y note s o n boar d an y shi p t o whic h
this Anne x applie s whil e th e shi p i s i n it s por t o r offshor e terminal , ma y mak e a cop y o f eac h deliver y note ,
and ma y requir e th e maste r o r perso n i n charg e o f th e shi p t o certif y tha t eac h cop y i s a tru e cop y o f suc h
bunker delivery note . Th e competent authority ma y also verif y the content s o f each not e through consultation s
with th e por t wher e th e not e wa s issued .
7.2 Th e inspectio n o f the bunke r deliver y note s an d th e taking of certified copie s b y th e competen t authorit y
under paragrap h 7. 1 shal l b e performe d a s expeditiousl y a s possibl e withou t causin g th e shi p t o b e undul y
delayed.
8.1 Th e bunke r deliver y not e shal l b e accompanie d b y a representativ e sampl e o f th e fue l oi l delivere d
taking int o accoun t guideline s develope d b y th e Organization. * Th e sampl e i s t o b e seale d an d signe d b y
the supplier' s representativ e an d th e maste r o r office r i n charg e o f th e bunke r operatio n o n completio n o f
bunkering operation s an d retaine d unde r th e ship' s contro l unti l th e fue l oi l i s substantiall y consumed , bu t i n
any cas e fo r a perio d o f no t les s tha n 1 2 month s fro m th e tim e o f delivery.
8.2 I f a n Administratio n require s th e representativ e sampl e t o b e analysed , i t shal l b e don e i n accordanc e

with th e verificatio n procedur e se t fort h i n appendi x V I t o determin e whethe r th e fue l oi l meet s th e require -
9 Partie s undertak e to ensur e tha t appropriate authoritie s designate d b y them :

.1 maintai n a registe r o f loca l supplier s o f fuel oil ;
.2 requir e loca l supplier s t o provid e th e bunke r deliver y not e an d sampl e a s require d b y thi s regula -
tion, certifie d b y th e fue l oi l supplie r tha t the fue l oi l meet s th e requirement s o f regulation s 1 4 an d
18 o f this Annex ;
* Refe r t o MEPC.182(59) , Guideline s fo r th e samplin g o f fue l oi l fo r determinatio n o f complianc e wit h th e revise d Anne x V I o f
MARPOL.

Regulation 1 8
.3 requir e loca l supplier s t o retai n a cop y o f th e bunke r deliver y not e fo r a t leas t thre e year s for
inspection an d verificatio n b y the por t Stat e a s necessary ;
.4 tak e action a s appropriat e against fuel oi l supplier s that have been foun d to deliver fuel oi l tha t does
not compl y wit h tha t state d o n th e bunke r deliver y note ;
.5 infor m th e Administration o f any ship receivin g fuel oi l foun d to b e non-complian t with th e require -
ments o f regulatio n 1 4 o r 1 8 o f this Annex ; an d
.6 infor m th e Organizatio n fo r transmissio n t o Partie s an d Membe r State s o f th e Organizatio n o f al l

cases where fuel oi l supplier s hav e failed to mee t the requirement s specified i n regulation s 1 4 or 1 8
of thi s Annex .
10 I n connectio n wit h por t Stat e inspection s carrie d ou t b y Parties , th e Partie s furthe r undertak e to :
.1 infor m th e Part y o r non-Part y unde r whos e jurisdiction a bunke r deliver y not e was issue d o f cases
of delivery o f non-complian t fuel oil , givin g al l relevan t information ; an d
.2 ensur e that remedia l actio n a s appropriat e i s take n t o brin g non-complian t fuel oi l discovere d int o
compliance.
11 Fo r ever y shi p o f 40 0 gros s tonnag e an d abov e o n schedule d service s wit h frequen t an d regula r por t
calls, a n Administratio n ma y decid e afte r applicatio n an d consultatio n wit h affecte d State s tha t complianc e
with paragrap h 6 o f this regulatio n ma y b e documente d i n a n alternativ e manne r that gives simila r certaint y of
compliance wit h regulation s 1 4 an d 1 8 o f this Annex .

Appendices t o Anne x V I
Appendix I
Form o f International Ai r Pollutio n Preventio n (IAPP ) Certificat e
(Regulation 8)
INTERNATIONAL AIR POLLUTION PREVENTION CERTIFICATE

Issued unde r the provision s o f the Protoco l o f 1997 , a s amende d b y resolutio n MEPC.176(58 ) i n 2008 , t o amen d th e
International Conventio n for the Preventio n o f Pollution from Ships , 1973 , a s modifie d b y the Protoco l o f 197 8 relate d
thereto (hereinafter referred to as "th e Convention") unde r the authority of the Government of:

by
Name of ship
IMO Number +
Port of registry
Gross tonnage
THIS IS TO CERTIFY:
1 Tha t the ship has been surveyed in accordance with regulation 5 of Annex VI of the Convention; and
2 Tha t th e surve y show s that th e equipment , systems , fittings , arrangement s an d material s full y compl y wit h th e
applicable requirements of Annex VI of the Convention.
++
This Certificat ei s vali d unti l (dd/mm/yyyy)
subject to surveys in accordance with regulation 5 of Annex VI of the Convention.
Completion date of the survey on which this Certificate is based (dd/mm/yyyy)
Issued at
Date (dd/mm/yyyy )
(dafe of issue) (signature of duly authorized official
* Alternatively, the particulars of the ship may be placed horizontall y i n boxes .

+
I n accordanc e with th e IM O shi p identificatio n numbe r scheme, adopte d b y the Organization b y resolutio n A.600(15) .
++
Insert the dat e o f expiry as specifie d b y the Administratio n i n accordanc e with regulatio n 9. 1 o f Annex V I o f the Convention . Th e
day and the month of this date correspond to the anniversary date as defined i n regulatio n 2.3 o f Annex VI o f the Convention, unles s
amended i n accordanc e with regulatio n 9. 8 o f Annex VI o f the Convention.


THIS I S TO CERTIF Y that, a t a survey required b y regulatio n 5 o f Annex VI o f the Convention, th e ship was found to
comply with the relevant provisions of that Annex:

Place
Date (dd/mm/yyyy )

Place
Date (dd/mm/yyyy )

Place
Date (dd/mm/yyyy)

Place
Date (dd/mm/yyyy )

WITH REGULATION 9.8.3
THIS I S TO CERTIF Y that, a t a n annual/intermediate * surve y i n accordanc e wit h regulatio n 9.8. 3 o f Annex VI o f the
Convention, the ship was found to comply with the relevant provisions of that Annex:
Signed
Place
Date (dd/mm/yyyy )

The shi p complie s wit h th e relevan t provision s o f th e Convention , an d thi s Certificat e shall , i n accordanc e with
regulation 9.3 of Annex VI of the Convention, b e accepted as valid until (dd/mm/yyyy)
Signed
Place
Date (dd/mm/yyyy )

Appendix I - Form of International Air Pollution Prevention (IAPP) Certificate (Regulation 8)

The ship complies with the relevant provisions of the Annex, and this Certificate shall, in accordance with regulation 9.4
of Annex VI of the Convention, be accepted as valid until (dd/mm/yyyy)
Signed
Place
Date (dd/mm/yyyy)

This Certificat e shall , i n accordanc e wit h regulatio n 9. 5 o r 9.6* o f Annex VI o f the Convention , b e accepte d a s vali d
until (dd/mm/yyyy )
Signed
Place
Date (dd/mm/yyyy)

In accordance with regulation 9.8 of Annex VI of the Convention, the new anniversary date is (dd/mm/yyyy)
Signed
Place
Date (dd/mm/yyyy )
Signed
Place
Date (dd/mm/yyyy )

SUPPLEMENT TO
(IAPP CERTIFICATE)
RECORD OF CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT
Notes:
1 This Recor d shal l b e permanently attached to the IAP P Certificate. The IAP P Certificate shall b e available on
2 The Record shall be at least in English, Frenc h or Spanish. I f an official language of the issuing country is also
used, this shall prevail i n case of a dispute or discrepancy.
3 Entries in boxe s shall be made by inserting either a cross (x) for the answer "yes" and "applicable " or a (-) for
the answers "no" and "not applicable" as appropriate.
4 Unless otherwise stated, regulations mentioned in this Record refer to regulations of Annex VI of the Convention
and resolutions or circulars refer to those adopted by the International Maritime Organization.
1 Particulars of ship
1.1 Nam e of ship
1.2 IM O Numbe r
1.3 Dat e on which kee l was laid or ship was at a similar stage of construction (dd/mm/yyyy )
1.4 Lengt h (L)* metres
2 Contro l o f emissions from ship s

2.1 Ozone-depleting substances (regulation 12 )
2.1.1 Th e following fire-extinguishing systems , othe r systems and equipmen t containing ozone-depletin g substances,
other than hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), installe d before 19 Ma y 2005 may continue in service:
System o r equipment Location o n boar d Substance
2.1.2 Th e following systems containing HCFCs installed before 1 Januar y 2020 may continue in service:
System o r equipment Location on boar d Substance
* Completed only in respect of ships constructed on or after 1 January 2016 that are specially designed, and used solely, for recrea-
tional purposes and to which, in accordance with regulation 13.5.2.1, the NOx emission limit as given by regulation 13.5.1.1 will no"
apply.

Appendix I - Form of International Air Pollution Prevention (IAPP) Certificate (Regulation 8)
2.2 Nitrogen oxides (NOx) (regulatio n 13 )
2.2.1 Th e following marin e diesel engine s installe d o n this ship comply with the applicable emission limi t of regulation 1 3
in accordanc e wit h th e revise d NO x Technica l Cod e 2008 :
Engine Engine Engine Engine Engine Engine

#1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6
Manufacturer and mode l
Serial numbe r
Use
Power output (kW )
Rated speed (rpm)
Date o f installation (dd/mm/yyyy )
According
to Reg.
Date o f major conversion 13.2.2
(dd/mm/yyyy) According
to Reg.
13.2.3
Exempted b y regulation 13.1.1. 2
Tier I Reg.13. 3
Tierll Reg.13. 4
Tier II Reg. 13.2.2 or 13.5.2
Tier III Reg.13.5.1. 1
Approved metho d exist s

Approved metho d no t commercially
available
Approved metho d installe d
2.3 Sulphur oxides (S0X) and particulate matter (regulation 14) *

2.3.1 Whe n the ship operates outside of an Emission Control Area specified in regulation 14.3 , the ship uses:
.1 fue l oi l wit h a sulphu r conten t a s documente d b y bunke r deliver y note s tha t doe s no t excee d th e limi t
value of:
• 4.50 % m/ m (not applicable on or after 1 Januar y 2012); or
• 0.50 % m/m , and/o r
.2 a n equivalen t arrangemen t approve d i n accordanc e wit h regulatio n 4. 1 a s liste d i n 2. 6 tha t i s a t leas t a s
effective i n term s o f SO x emissio n reduction s a s compare d t o usin g a fuel oi l wit h a sulphu r content limi t
value of:
• 4.50 % m/m (not applicable on or after 1 Januar y 2012); or
• 3.50 % m/m (not applicable on or after 1 Januar y 2020); or
• 0.50 % m/ m
* The revised form of the Supplement to the IAPP Certificate, adopted by resolution MEPC. 194(61), has been inserted into Annex VI,
as the amendments were accepted on 1 Augus t 2011 an d will enter into force on 1 Februar y 2012.
2.3.2 Whe n the ship operates inside an Emission Control Area specified in regulation 14.3 , the ship uses:
.1 fue l oil with a sulphur content as documented by bunker delivery notes that does not exceed the limit value
of:
• 0.10 % m/m, and/o r
.2 a n equivalen t arrangemen t approve d i n accordanc e wit h regulatio n 4. 1 a s liste d i n 2. 6 tha t i s a t leas t as
effective i n term s o f SO x emission reduction s a s compare d t o usin g a fuel oi l wit h a sulphu r content limi t
value of:
• 0.10 % m/ m
2.4 Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) (regulation 15 )

2.4.1 Th e tanker has a vapour collection system installed and approved in accordance
with MSC/Circ.58 5
2.4.2.1 Fo r a tanker carrying crude oil, there is an approved VOC management plan
2.4.2.2 VO C management plan approval reference :
2.5 Shipboard incineration (regulatio n 16 )

The ship has an incinerator:
.1 installe d on or after 1 Januar y 2000 that complies with resolution MEPC.76(40)*
.2 installe d before 1 Januar y 2000 that complies with:
+
.2.1 resolutio n MEPC.59(33)
.2.2 resolutio n MEPC.76(40) *
2.6 Equivalents (regulation 4)

The ship ha s bee n allowe d t o us e the following fitting, material , applianc e or apparatus to b e fitted i n a ship or other
procedures, alternative fuel oils, or compliance methods used as an alternative to that required by this Annex:
System o r equipment Equivalent use d Approval referenc e

Issued at
Date (dd/mm/yyyy )
(dare of issue) (signature of duly authorized official
issuing the Record)
* A s amended by resolutio n MEPC.93(4S).

+
As amended by resolution MEPC.92(45).

Appendix I I
Test cycles and weighting factors
(Regulation 13 )
The following test cycles an d weightin g factors shal l b e applie d fo r verificatio n o f compliance o f marine diese l
engines wit h th e applicabl e N O x limi t i n accordanc e with regulatio n 1 3 o f this Annex usin g the test procedure
and calculatio n metho d a s specifie d i n th e revise d N O x Technica l Cod e 2008 .
.1 Fo r constant-spee d marin e engine s fo r shi p mai n propulsion , includin g diesel-electri c drive , tes t
cycle E 2 shal l b e applied;
.2 Fo r controllable-pitch propelle r sets tes t cycle E 2 shal l b e applied ;
.3 Fo r propeller-law-operate d mai n an d propeller-law-operate d auxiliar y engine s th e tes t cycl e E 3

shall b e applied ;
.4 Fo r constant-spee d auxiliar y engine s tes t cycl e D 2 shal l b e applied ; an d
.5 Fo r variable-speed , variable-loa d auxiliar y engines , no t include d above , tes t cycl e C 1 shal l b e

applied.
Test cycl e fo r constant-speed main propulsion applicatio n

(including diesel-electri c driv e an d al l controllable-pitc h propelle r installations )
Speed 100% 100% 100% 100%

Test cycl e
Power 100% 75% 50% 25%
type E2
Weighting facto r 0.2 0.5 0.15 0.15
Test cycl e fo r propeller-law-operated main an d propeller-law-operated auxiliary engine applicatio n
Speed 100% 91% 80% 63%

Test cycl e
Power 100% 75% 50% 25%
type E3
Test cycl e fo r constant-speed auxiliary engine applicatio n
Speed 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

Test cycl e
Power 100% 75% 50% 25% 10%
type D 2
Weighting facto r 0.05 0.25 0.3 0.3 0.1
Test cycl e fo r variable-speed and variable-load auxiliary engine applicatio n
Speed Rated Intermediate Idle

Test cycl e
Torque 100% 75% 50% 10% 100% 75% 50% 0%
type C 1
Weighting facto r 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.15
In th e cas e o f a n engin e t o b e certifie d i n accordanc e wit h paragrap h 5.1. 1 o f regulatio n 13 , th e specifi c

emission a t eac h individua l mod e poin t shal l no t excee d th e applicabl e N O x emissio n limi t valu e b y mor e
than 5 0 % excep t as follows:
.1 Th e 10 % mod e poin t i n th e D 2 tes t cycle.
.2 Th e 10 % mod e poin t i n th e C 1 tes t cycle.
.3 Th e idl e mod e poin t i n th e C 1 tes t cycle.

Appendix II I
Criteria and procedure s for designation o f emission contro l area s
(Regulation 13. 6 and regulatio n 14.3 )
1 Objective s
1.1 Th e purpos e o f thi s appendi x i s t o provid e th e criteri a an d procedure s t o Partie s fo r th e formulatio n
and submissio n o f proposals fo r the designatio n o f emission contro l area s an d t o se t forth th e factors to be
considered i n th e assessment of such proposal s by the Organization.
1.2 Emission s of NO x , SO x and particulat e matte r from ocean-goin g ships contribut e to ambient concentra-
tions of air pollutio n i n citie s an d coasta l area s aroun d th e world. Advers e publi c healt h an d environmenta l
effects associate d wit h ai r pollutio n includ e prematur e mortality , cardiopulmonar y disease , lun g cancer ,
chronic respirator y ailments, acidificatio n an d eutrophication.
1.3 A n emissio n contro l are a shoul d b e considere d fo r adoptio n b y th e Organizatio n i f supporte d b y a

demonstrated nee d to prevent, reduc e and control emission s of NOx or SO x and particulate matter or all three
types of emissions (hereinafte r emissions) from ships .
2 Process for the designation of emission control areas
2.1 A proposal to the Organization for designation o f an emissio n contro l are a for NO x or SO x and particu-
late matte r or all three types of emissions ma y be submitted only by Parties . Where two or more Partie s have
a common interes t in a particular area, they should formulate a coordinated proposal .
2.2 A proposal to designate a given area as an emission control are a should be submitted to the Organiza-
tion i n accordance with the rules and procedures established by the Organization.
3 Criteria for designation of an emission control area
3.1 Th e proposal shal l include :

.1 a clear delineation of the proposed area of application, alon g with a reference chart on which the
area is marked;
.2 th e typ e o r type s o f emission(s ) tha t i s o r ar e bein g propose d fo r contro l (i.e. , NO x o r SO x an d
particulate matte r or all three types of emissions);
.3 a descriptio n o f the huma n population s an d environmenta l area s a t ris k from th e impact s o f ship
emissions;
.4 a n assessment that emissions from ships operating in the proposed area of application are contrib-
uting to ambient concentrations of air pollution o r to adverse environmental impacts . Suc h assess -
ment shal l includ e a descriptio n o f the impact s o f the relevan t emission s o n huma n healt h an d
the environment , suc h a s advers e impact s to terrestrial an d aquati c ecosystems , area s o f natural
productivity, critica l habitats , wate r quality , huma n health , an d area s o f cultura l an d scientifi c
significance, i f applicable . Th e source s o f relevan t dat a includin g methodologie s use d shal l b e
identified;
.5 relevan t information , pertainin g t o th e meteorological condition s i n th e propose d are a o f appli -

cation, t o th e huma n population s an d environmenta l area s a t risk , i n particula r prevailin g win d
patterns, o r t o topographical , geological , oceanographic , morphologica l o r othe r condition s tha t
contribute to ambient concentrations o f air pollution o r adverse environmental impacts ;
.6 th e natur e o f th e shi p traffi c i n th e propose d emissio n contro l area , includin g th e pattern s an d

density of such traffic ;

Appendix III - Criteria and procedures for designation of emission control areas
.7 a descriptio n o f th e contro l measure s take n b y th e proposin g Part y o r Partie s addressin g land -

based source s of NO x , SO x and particulat e matte r emissions affecting the huma n population s and
environmental area s a t ris k tha t ar e i n plac e an d operatin g concurren t wit h th e consideratio n o f
measures to be adopted i n relatio n to provisions of regulations 1 3 an d 1 4 of Annex VI; and
.8 th e relativ e costs of reducing emissions from ship s when compare d with land-base d controls , an d
the economic impact s on shipping engaged i n internationa l trade.
3.2 Th e geographical limit s of an emission control area will be based on the relevant criteria outlined above,
including emissions an d depositio n fro m ship s navigatin g i n th e propose d area , traffi c pattern s an d density ,
and wind conditions.
4 Procedures for the assessment and adoption of emission control areas

by the Organization
4.1 Th e Organization shall conside r each proposa l submitte d to it by a Part y or Parties.
4.2 I n assessin g the proposal, the Organization shal l take into account the criteria that are to be include d i n
each proposal for adoption as set forth i n section 3 above .
4.3 A n emissio n contro l are a shal l b e designate d b y mean s o f an amendmen t to thi s Annex , considered ,
adopted and brought into force in accordance with articl e 16 of the present Convention.
5 Operation of emission control areas
5.1 Partie s that have ships navigating i n the area are encouraged to bring to the Organization an y concerns
regarding the operation of the area.

Appendix I V
Type approval an d operatin g limit s for shipboard incinerator s
(Regulation 16)
1 Shipboar d incinerator s described i n regulatio n 16.6. 1 shal l posses s an I M O Type Approval Certificat e for
each incinerator . I n orde r to obtai n suc h certificate , th e incinerato r shall b e designe d an d buil t to a n approve d
standard as described i n regulatio n 16.6.1 . Eac h mode l shal l b e subject to a specified type approval tes t opera-
tion a t th e factor y o r a n approve d tes t facility , an d unde r th e responsibilit y o f th e Administration , usin g th e
following standar d fuel/wast e specificatio n fo r th e typ e approva l tes t fo r determinin g whethe r th e incinerato r
operates withi n th e limit s specifie d i n paragrap h 2 o f this appendix :
Sludge oi l consistin g of: 75 % sludg e oi l fro m heav y fue l oi l (HFO) ;
5% wast e lubricatin g oil ; an d
2 0 % emulsifie d water .
Solid wast e consistin g of: 5 0 % foo d waste ;
5 0 % rubbis h containing ;
approx. 3 0 % paper ,
" 40 % cardboard ,
" 10 % rags ,
" 20 % plasti c
The mixtur e wil l hav e u p t o 5 0 % moistur e an d 7 % incombustibl e solids .
2 Incinerator s describe d in regulatio n 16.6. 1 shal l operat e within the following limits :
O 2 i n combustio n chamber : 6-12%
CO i n flu e ga s maximu m 200 mg/M J
average:
Soot numbe r maximu m Bacharach 3 o r
average: Ringelman 1 (20 % opacity) ( a highe r soo t numbe r i s acceptabl e onl y durin g
very shor t period s suc h a s startin g up )
Unburned component s i n Maximu m 10 % b y weigh t
ash residues :
Combustion chambe r flu e 850-1200° C
gas outle t temperature range :

Appendix V
Information to be included in the bunker delivery note
(Regulation 18.5)
Name and IM O Numbe r of receiving ship
Port
Date o f commencement of delivery
Name, addres s and telephone number of marine fuel oil supplier
Product name(s)
Quantity i n metri c tonnes
Density at 15°C, kg/m 3 *
Sulphur content (% m/m) +
A declaratio n signe d an d certifie d b y th e fue l oi l supplier' s representativ e tha t th e fue l oi l supplie d i s i n

conformity with the applicable paragraph of regulation 14. 1 o r 14. 4 and regulatio n 18. 3 o f this Annex.
Fuel oi l shal l b e tested i n accordanc e with IS O 3675:1998 or ISO 12185:1996 .

+
Fuel oi l shal l b e tested i n accordance with IS O 8754:2003.

Appendix V I
Fuel verification procedure for MARPOL Annex VI fuel oil samples
(Regulation 18.8.2)
The following procedure shall b e used to determine whether the fuel oil delivered to and used on board ships
is compliant with the sulphur limits required by regulation 1 4 of Annex VI.
1 General requirements
1.1 Th e representativ e fuel oi l sample , whic h i s require d b y paragraph 8. 1 o f regulation 1 8 (th e "MARPO L
sample") shall b e used to verify the sulphur content of the fuel oi l supplie d to a ship.
1.2 A n Administration, through it s competent authority, shal l manag e the verification procedure .
1.3 Th e laboratories responsible for the verification procedure set forth in this appendix shall be fully accred-
ited* for the purpose of conducting the tests.
2 Verification procedure stage 1
2.1 Th e MARPOL sample shall b e delivered b y the competent authority to the laboratory .
2.2 Th e laborator y shall:

.1 recor d the details of the seal numbe r and the sample labe l o n the test record;
.2 confir m that the condition of the seal o n the MARPOL sample is that it has not been broken; an d
.3 rejec t any MARPOL sample where the seal ha s been broken .
2.3 I f the seal of the MARPOL sample has not been broken, the laboratory shall proceed with the verification
procedure and shall:
.1 ensur e that the MARPOL sample is thoroughly homogenized;
.2 draw two subsamples from the MARPOL sample; an d
.3 resea l the MARPOL sample and record the new reseal details on the test record.
2.4 Th e two subsamples shall be tested in succession, i n accordance with the specified test method referred
to i n appendi x V (secon d footnote) . Fo r th e purpose s o f thi s verificatio n procedure , th e result s o f th e tes t
analysis shall be referred to as "A" and "B":
.1 I f the result s of "A" an d "B " ar e within th e repeatabilit y (r ) o f the test method, th e result s shall b e
considered valid.
.2 I f the results of "A" and "B " are not within the repeatability (r) of the test method, both result s shall
be rejected and two new subsamples should be taken by the laboratory and analysed. The sample
bottle shoul d b e reseale d i n accordanc e wit h paragrap h 2.3. 3 abov e afte r th e ne w subsample s
have been taken.
2.5 I f the test results of "A" and "B" are valid, an average of these two results should be calculated thus giving
the result referred to as "X":
.1 I f the result of "X" i s equal t o or falls below the applicable limi t required b y Annex VI, th e fuel oil
shall b e deemed to meet the requirements.
.2 I f th e resul t o f "X " i s greate r tha n th e applicabl e limi t require d b y Anne x VI , verificatio n proce -
dure stag e 2 shoul d b e conducted ; however , i f the resul t of "X " i s greate r tha n th e specificatio n
limit by 0.59R (wher e R i s the reproducibilit y of the test method) , th e fuel oi l shal l b e considered
non-compliant and n o further testing i s necessary .
*Accreditation is in accordance with ISO 17025 or an equivalent standard.

Appendix VI - Fuel verification procedure for MARPOL Annex VI fuel oil samples
3 Verification p r o c e d u r e stage 2
3.1 I f stag e 2 o f th e verificatio n procedur e i s necessar y i n accordanc e wit h paragrap h 2.5. 2 above , th e
competent authorit y shal l sen d th e MARPO L sampl e t o a secon d accredite d laboratory .
3.2 Upo n receivin g th e MARPO L sample , th e laborator y shall :
.1 recor d th e detail s o f th e resea l numbe r applie d i n accordanc e wit h 2.3. 3 abov e an d th e sampl e
label o n th e tes t record ;
.2 dra w tw o subsample s fro m th e MARPO L sample ; an d
.3 resea l th e MARPO L sampl e an d recor d th e ne w resea l detail s o n th e tes t record .
3.3 Th e tw o subsample s shal l b e teste d i n succession , i n accordanc e wit h th e tes t metho d specifie d i n
appendix V (secon d footnote) . Fo r th e purpose s o f thi s verificatio n procedure , th e result s o f th e tes t analysi s
shall b e referre d to a s " C " an d " D " :
.1 I f the result s o f " C " an d " D " ar e withi n th e repeatabilit y (r) o f the tes t method , th e result s shal l b e
considered valid .
.2 I f the result s o f " C" an d " D " ar e no t within th e repeatabilit y (r) o f the tes t method , bot h result s shal l
be rejecte d an d t w o ne w subsample s shal l b e take n b y th e laborator y an d analysed . Th e sampl e
have bee n taken .
3.4 I f th e tes t result s o f " C " an d " D " ar e valid , an d th e result s o f "A" , "B" , "C" , an d " D " ar e withi n th e
reproducibility (R) of the tes t metho d the n th e laborator y shal l averag e the results , whic h i s referre d t o a s "Y" :
.1 I f the resul t o f "Y " i s equa l t o o r fall s belo w th e applicabl e limi t require d b y Anne x VI , th e fue l oi l
shall b e deeme d t o mee t the requirements .
.2 I f the resul t of "Y" i s greate r than th e applicabl e limi t require d b y Annex VI , the n th e fuel oi l fail s t o
meet the standard s require d b y Anne x VI .
3.5 I f th e result s o f "A" , "B" , " C " an d "D" ar e no t withi n th e reproducibilit y (R) of the tes t metho d the n th e
Administration ma y discar d al l o f the tes t result s and , a t it s discretion , repea t the entir e testin g process .
3.6 Th e result s obtaine d fro m th e verificatio n procedur e ar e final .

Appendix VII
North American Emission Control Area
(Regulation 13.6 and regulation 14.3)
The North American area comprises:
.1 the sea area located off the Pacific coasts of the United States and Canada, enclosed by geodesic
lines connecting the following coordinates:

Appendix VII - North American Emission Control Area
.2 the sea areas located off the Atlantic coasts of the United States, Canada, and France (Saint-
Pierre-et-Miquelon) and the Gulf of Mexico coast of the United States enclosed by geodesic lines
connecting the following coordinates:





.3 the sea area located off the coasts of the Hawaiian Islands of Hawai'i, Maui, Oahu, Moloka'i, Ni'ihau.
Kaua'i, Lana'i, and Kaho'olawe, enclosed by geodesic lines connecting the following coordinates:


Unified Interpretation s o f Annex V I
1 VOC management plan

Regs. 15.6, Th e requirement for a VOC managemen t plan applies only to a tanker carrying crude oil.
15.7

Additional informatio n
1
List of related documents
1 The following is a list of related documents which have been incorporated into this book.
Reference Document
International Conventio n fo r th e Preventio n o f
Pollution fro m Ships , 197 3
Protocol o f 197 8 relatin g t o th e Internationa l
Convention fo r th e Preventio n o f Pollutio n fro m
Ships, 197 3
Protocol o f 199 7 t o amen d th e Internationa l
Convention fo r th e Preventio n o f Pollutio n fro m
Ships, 1973 , a s modifie d b y the Protoco l o f
1978 relatin g theret o
Protocol I : Provision s concernin g report s o n
incidents involvin g harmfu l substance s
1985 amendment s t o Protoco l MEPC 22/21, anne x 1 0
1996 amendmen t to articl e 11(1 ) MEPC 38/20 , anne x 2
Protocol II : Arbitratio n
Annex I
Annex I o f MARPO L 73/7 8 MEPC 52/24 , anne x 2
2006 amendment s MEPC 54/21, anne x 2
2006 amendments MEPC 55/23 , anne x 1 1
2007 amendment s MEPC 56/23 , anne x 1 1
2009 amendment s MEPC 59/24 , annexe s 2 2 an d 2 3
Annex I I
Annex I I o f MARPO L 73/7 8 MEPC 52/24 , anne x 6
A n n e x III
Annex I V
Annex I V o f MARPO L 73/7 8 MEPC 51/22 , anne x 5
2006 amendment s MEPC 54/21 , anne x 4
2007 amdendment s MEPC 56/23, anne x 1 1
Annex V
1989 amendment s MEPC 28/4 , anne x 2
1994 amendment s MP/CONF.2/8

Additional information
1995 amendments MEPC 37/22/Add.1, annex 13

2000 amendments MEPC 45/20, annex 3
Annex VI
- 2008 amendments MEPC 58/23, annex 13
- 2010 amendments MEPC 60/22, annex 11
2010 amendments MEPC 61/24, annex 10*
2 The following is a list of related documents which have not been included in this book.
Reference Document or
IMO publication
sales number
Protocol I
- Resolution A.851 (20): General principles for ship reporting IA516E
systems and ship reporting requirements, including guidelines
for reporting incidents involving dangerous goods, harmful
substances and/or marine pollutants
Provisions concerning the reporting of incidents involving IA516E
harmful substances under MARPOL 73/78 (1999 edition)
Annex I
- Guidelines for surveys under Annex I of MARPOL 73/78
- Guidelines for the development of shipboard marine pollution IB586E
emergency plans (2010 edition)
Crude oil washing systems (2000 edition) IA617E
Dedicated clean ballast tanks (1982 edition) I619E
- Inert gas systems (1990 edition) I860E
- Guidelines on enhanced programme of inspections during IA265E
surveys of bulk carriers and oil tankers (2008 edition)
CAS (Condition Assessment Scheme) I530E
Annex II
- Guidelines for the provisional assessment of liquids transported I653E
in bulk
- Annex 1 - Flow chart for provisional assessment of liquids
transported in bulk
Annex 2 is included within this publication
- Annex 3 - Example of an amendment sheet to the ship's
Certificate of Fitness and Procedures and Arrangements
Manual
Annex 4 - Interpretation of the Guidelines for the
categorization of noxious liquid substances
Annex 5 - Abbreviated legend to the hazard profiles
* Expected to enter into force on 1 February 2012.

/ - List of related documents
Annex 6 - Criteria for establishing ship type requirements from

the marine pollution point of view
Annex 7 - Telex/Telefax format for proposing tripartite
agreement for provisional assessment of liquid substances
Annex 8 - Format for assessment of liquid chemicals
Annex 9 - Examples of the calculation method
- Annex 10 - Interpretation for assigning the minimum carriage
requirements for mixtures involving products included in the
IBC/BCH Codes for safety reasons
- International code for the construction and equipment of ships IC100E
carrying dangerous chemicals in bulk (IBC Code)
(2007 edition)
Guidelines for surveys under Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 I508E
(1987 edition)
- Code for the construction and equipment of ships carrying IC772E
dangerous chemicals in bulk (BCH Code) (2008 edition)
Guidelines for the development of shipboard marine pollution IB586E
emergency plans (2010 edition)
Annex III
International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (lMDG Code) IH200E
(2010 edition)
Annex V
- Guidelines for the implementation of Annex V (2006 edition) IA656E
Appendix 1 - Form for reporting alleged inadequacy of port
reception facilities for garbage
Appendix 2 - Standard specification for shipboard incinerators
(MEPC.59(33))
General
Procedures for port State control (2000 edition) IA650E
- Comprehensive manual on port reception facilities IA597E
(1999 edition)
- Pollution prevention equipment required under IA646E
MARPOL 73/78 (2006 edition)
MARPOL - How to do it IA636E

2
List of MEPC resolutions
IMO publication
sales number
MEPC.I(II)* Resolution on establishment of the list of substances to be annexed
to the Protocol relating to Intervention on the High Seas in Cases of
Marine Pollution by Substances other than Oil
MEPC.2(VI) Recommendation on international effluent standards and guidelines I592E
for performance tests for sewage treatment plants
MEPC.3(XII) Recommendation on the standard format for the crude oil washing IA617E
operations and equipment manual
MEPC.4(XIII) Recommendation regarding acceptance of oil content meters in oil
tankers
MEPC.5(XIII) Specification for oil/water interface detectors
MEPC.6(XIV) Application of the provisions of Annex I of the International -
Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, as
modified by the Protocol of 1978 relating thereto on the discharge
of oil in the Baltic Sea area
MEPC.7(XV) Entries in oil record books on methods of disposal of residue -
MEPC.8(XVI) Discharge of oils not specified by the International Convention for
the Prevention of Pollution of the Sea by Oil, 1954, as amended in
1962 and 1969
MEPC.9(17) Application of the provisions of Annex V of MARPOL 73/78 on the
discharge of garbage in the Baltic Sea area
MEPC.10(18) Application scheme for oil discharge monitoring and control
systems
MEPC.11(18) Guidelines for surveys under Annex I of the International -
modified by the Protocol of 1978 relating thereto
MEPC.12(18) Regional arrangements for combating major incidents of marine
pollution
MEPC.13(19) Guidelines for plan approval and installation survey of oil discharge -
monitoring and control systems for oil tankers and environmental
testing of control sections thereof
MEPC.14(20) Adoption of amendments to Annex I of MARPOL 73/78
MEPC.15(21) Installation of oil discharge monitoring and control systems in -
existing oil tankers
* Roman or Arabic figures in brackets show the session number, and the texts of these resolutions are annexed to the MEPC report of
that session.

MEPC.16(22) Adoption of amendments to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78

MEPC.17(22) Implementation of Annex II of MARPOL 73/78
MEPC.18(22) Adoption of the standards for procedures and arrangements for the
discharge of noxious liquid substances
MEPC.19(22) Adoption of the International code for the construction and IC100E
equipment of ships carrying dangerous chemicals in bulk
(IBC Code)
MEPC.20(22) Adoption of the Code for the construction and equipment of ships IC772E
carrying dangerous chemicals in bulk (BCH Code)
MEPC.2K22) Adoption of amendments to Protocol I to MARPOL 73/78 and the
text of the Protocol, as amended, annexed thereto
MEPC.22(22) Adoption of guidelines for reporting incidents involving harmful
substances and the text of guidelines annexed thereto
MEPC.23(22) The application of Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 on the discharge of
noxious liquid substances in the Baltic Sea area
MEPC.24(22) Adoption of amendments to the Revised guidelines and
specifications for oil discharge monitoring and control systems for
oil tankers as adopted by the Organization by resolution A.586(14)
and to the Recommendation on international performance and test
specifications for oily-water separating equipment and oil content
meters adopted by the Organization by resolution A.393(X)
MEPC.25(23) Guidelines for surveys under Annex II of the International I508E
modified by the Protocol of 1978 relating thereto (MARPOL 73/78)
MEPC.26(23) Procedures for the control of ships and discharges under Annex II
of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from
Ships, 1973, as modified by the Protocol of 1978 relating thereto
(MARPOL 73/78)
MEPC.27(23) Categorization of liquid substances -
MEPC.28(24) Compliance with Annex II of MARPOL 73/78
MEPC.29(25) Adoption of amendments to the Annex of the Protocol of 1978
relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of
Pollution from Ships, 1973 (designation of the Gulf of Aden as a
special area)
MEPC.30(25) Guidelines for reporting incidents involving harmful substances -
MEPC.31 (26) Establishment of the date of application of the provisions of
regulation 5 of Annex V of the International Convention for the
Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 as modified by the
Protocol of 1978 relating thereto on the discharge of garbage in the
Baltic Sea area
MEPC.32(27) Adoption of amendments to the International code for the IC100E
construction and equipment of ships carrying dangerous chemicals
in bulk (IBC Code)
MEPC.33(27) Adoption of amendments to the Code for the construction IC772E
and equipment of ships carrying dangerous chemicals in bulk
(BCH Code)

2 - List of MEPC resolutions
MEPC.34(27) Adoption of amendments to the Annex of the Protocol of 1978 -

Pollution from Ships, 1973 (Appendices II and III of Annex II of
MARPOL 73/78)
MEPC.35(27) Implementation of Annex III of MARPOL 73/78
relating to the International Convention for the Prevention
of Pollution from Ships, 1973 (Amendments to Annex V of
MARPOL 73/78)
MEPC.37(28) Establishment of the date of application of the provisions of
regulation 5 of Annex V of the International Convention for the
Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 as modified by the
Protocol of 1978 relating thereto on the discharge of garbage in the
North Sea area
MEPC.38(29) Application of the provisions of Annex IV of the International
Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 as
modified by the Protocol of 1978 relating thereto on the discharge
of sewage in the Baltic Sea area
Pollution from Ships, 1973 (Introduction of the Harmonized System
of Survey and Certification to Annexes I and II of MARPOL 73/78)
MEPC.40(29) Adoption of amendments to the International Code for the IC100E
Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous
Chemicals in Bulk (IBC Code) (Harmonized System of Survey and
Certification)
MEPC.41(29) Adoption of amendments to the Code for the Construction and IC772E
Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (BCH
Code) (Harmonized System of Survey and Certification)
Pollution from Ships, 1973 (Designation of Antarctic area as a
special area under Annexes I and V of MARPOL 73/78)
MEPC.43(30) Prevention of pollution by garbage in the Mediterranean -
MEPC.44(30) Identification of the Great Barrier Reef region as a particularly -
sensitive area
MEPC.45(30) Protection of the Great Barrier Reef region -
MEPC.46(30) Measures to control potential adverse impacts associated with use -
of tributyl tin compounds in anti-fouling paints
relating to the International Convention for the Prevention
of Pollution from Ships, 1973 (new regulation 26 and other
amendments to Annex I of MARPOL 73/78)
Pollution from Ships, 1973 (designation of the Wider Caribbean
area as a special area under Annex V of MARPOL 73/78)

MEPC.49(31) Revision of the list of substances to be annexed to the Protocol

relating to intervention on the high seas in cases of marine
pollution by substances other than oil, 1973
MEPC.50(31) Guidelines for preventing the introduction of unwanted aquatic
organisms and pathogens from ships' ballast water and sediment
discharges
MEPC.51 (32) Adoption of amendments to the Annex of the Protocol of 1978
Pollution from Ships, 1973 (Discharge criteria of Annex I of
MARPOL 73/78)
Pollution from Ships, 1973 (New regulations 13F and 13G and
related amendments to Annex I of MARPOL 73/78)
MEPC.53(32) Development of the capacity of ship scrapping for the smooth
implementation of the amendments to Annex I of MARPOL 73/78
MEPC.54(32) Guidelines for the development of shipboard oil pollution IB586E
emergency plans
MEPC.55(33) Adoption of amendments to the International code for the IC100E
construction and equipment of ships carrying dangerous chemicals
in bulk (IBC Code)
MEPC.56(33) Adoption of amendments to the Code for the construction IC772E
(BCH Code)
Pollution from Ships, 1973 (Designation of the Antarctic area as a
special area and lists of liquid substances in Annex II)
Pollution from Ships, 1973 (Revised Annex III)
MEPC.59(33) Revised guidelines for the implementation of Annex V of
MARPOL 73/78
MEPC.60(33) Guidelines and specifications for pollution prevention equipment 1A646E
for machinery space bilges of ships
MEPC.6K34) Visibility limits of oil discharges of Annex I of MARPOL 73/78
MEPC.62(35) Amendments to the standards for procedures and arrangements for
the discharge of noxious liquid substances
MEPC.63(36) Oil tanker stability, operational safety and protection of the marine
environment
MEPC.64(36) Guidelines for approval of alternative structural or operational
arrangements as called for in regulation 13G(7) of Annex I of
MARPOL 73/78
MEPC.65(37) Amendments to the Annex of the Protocol of 1978 relating to
the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from
Ships, 1973 (Amendments to regulation 2 and new regulation 9 of
Annex V)

MEPC.66(37) Interim Guidelines for the approval of alternative methods of design -

and construction of oil tankers under regulation 13F(5) of Annex I
of MARPOL 73/78
MEPC.67(37) Guidelines on application of the precautionary approach -
MEPC.68(38) Amendments to the Annex of the Protocol of 1978 relating to the
International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships,
1973 (Amendments to Protocol I)
MEPC.69(38) Amendments to the International code for the construction IC100E
(IBC Code)
MEPC.70(38) Amendments to the Code for the construction and equipment of IC772E
ships carrying dangerous chemicals in bulk (BCH Code)
MEPC.71 (38) Guidelines for the development of garbage management plans IA656E
MEPC.72(38) Revision of the list of substances to be annexed to the Protocol -
relating to the Intervention on the High Seas in Cases of Marine
Pollution by Substances other than Oil
(IBC Code) (Vague expressions)
MEPC.74(40) Identification of the Archipelago of Sabana-Camagüey as a -
Particularly Sensitive Sea Area
MEPC.75(40) Amendments to the Annex of the Protocol of 1978 relating to -
Ships, 1973
MEPC.76(40) Standard specification for shipboard incinerators IA656E
MEPC.77(41) Establishment of the date on which the amendments to -
regulation 10 of Annex I of MARPOL 73/78 in respect of the
North-West European Waters special area shall take effect
Ships, 1973
(IBC Code)
MEPC.80(43) Amendments to the Code for the construction and equipment of IC772
MEPC.81(43) Amendments to section 9 of the standard format for the C O W IA617E
manual (resolution MEPC.3(XII))
MEPC.82(43) Guidelines for monitoring the world-wide average sulphur content
of residual fuel oils supplied for use on board ships
MEPC.83(44) Guidelines for ensuring the adequacy of port waste reception -
facilities
1973
MEPC.85(44) Guidelines for the development of shipboard marine pollution IB586E
emergency plans for oil and/or noxious liquid substances

MEPC.86(44) Amendments to the Guidelines for the development of shipboard IB586E

oil pollution emergency plans
MEPC.87(44) Use of Spanish under I M O conventions relating to pollution
prevention
MEPC.88(44) Implementation of Annex IV of MARPOL 73/78
Ships, 1973
(IBC Code)
MEPC.91(45) Amendments to the Code for the construction and equipment of IC772E
MEPC.92(45) Amendments to the Revised Guidelines for the implementation of IA656E
Annex V of MARPOL 73/78 (resolution MEPC.59(33))
MEPC.93(45) Amendments to the Standard Specification for Shipboard 1A656E
Incinerators
MEPC.94(46) Condition Assessment Scheme
Ships, 1973
MEPC.96(47) Guidelines for the sampling of fuel oil for determination of -
compliance with Annex VI of MARPOL 73/78
MEPC.97(47) Identification of the sea area around Malpelo Island as a -
MEPC.98(47) Identification of the sea area around the Florida Keys as a
MEPC.99(48) Amendments to the Condition Assessment Scheme (CAS) I530E
MEPC.100(48) Revision of the list of substances annexed to the Protocol relating
to intervention on the high seas in cases of pollution by substances
other than oil, 1973
MEPC.101 (48) Identification of the Wadden Sea as a Particularly Sensitive Sea
Area
MEPC.102(48) Guidelines for survey and certification of anti-fouling systems on
ships
MEPC.103(49) Guidelines for on-board N O x verification procedure - direct
measurement and monitoring method
MEPC.104(49) Guidelines for brief sampling of anti-fouling systems on ships
MEPC.105(49) Guidelines for inspection of anti-fouling systems in ships -
MEPC.106(49) Designation of the Paracas National Reserve as a Particularly
Sensitive Sea Area
MEPC.107(49) Revised Guidelines and specifications for pollution prevention
equipment for machinery space bilges of ships
MEPC.108(49) Revised Guidelines and specifications for oil discharge monitoring
and control systems for oil tankers
MEPC.109(49) Tripartite agreements

MEPC.110(49) Revised interim Guidelines for the approval of alternative methods

of design and construction of oil tankers under regulation 13F(5) of
Annex I of MARPOL 73/78
MEPC.111 (50) Amendments to the Annex of the Protocol of 1978 relating to the
International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution From
Ships, 1973 (Amendments to regulation 13G, addition of new
regulation 13H and consequential amendments to the IOPP
Certificate of Annex I of MARPOL 73/78)
MEPC.112(50) Amendments to the Condition Assessment Scheme (CAS) I530E
MEPC.113(50) Ship recycling for the smooth implementation of the amendments
to Annex I of MARPOL 73/78
MEPC.114(50) Early and effective application of the amendments to Annex I of
MARPOL 73/78 (Revised regulation 13G and new regulation 13H)
Ships, 1973 (Revised Annex IV of MARPOL 73/78)
MEPC.116(51) Amendments to the Annex of the Protocol of 1978 relating to IA656E
the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution
from Ships, 1973 (Amendments to the appendix to Annex V of
MARPOL 73/78)
Ships, 1973 (Revised Annex I of MARPOL 73/78)
1973 (Revised Annex II of MARPOL 73/78)
MEPC.119(52) 2004 Amendments to the International code for the construction IC100E
(IBC Code)
MEPC.120(52) Guidelines for the transport of vegetable oils in deeptanks or in
independent tanks specially designed for the carriage of such
vegetable oils in general dry cargo ships
MEPC.121 (52) Designation of the Western European Waters as a Particularly
Sensitive Sea Area
MEPC.122(52) Explanatory notes on matters related to the accidental oil outflow
performance under regulation 23 of the revised MARPOL Annex I
MEPC.123(53) Guidelines for ballast water management equivalent
compliance (G3)
MEPC.124(53) Guidelines for ballast water exchange (G6)
MEPC.125(53) Guidelines for approval of ballast water management systems (G8)
MEPC.126(53) Procedure for approval of ballast water management systems that
make use of active substances (G9)
MEPC.127(53) Guidelines for ballast water management and development of
ballast water management plans (G4)
MEPC.128(53) Amendments to the revised survey guidelines under the
harmonized system of survey and certification (resolution
A.948(23)) for the purpose of MARPOL Annex VI

MEPC.129(53) Guidelines for port State control under MARPOL Annex VI

MEPC.130(53) Guidelines for on-board exhaust gas-SOx cleaning systems
MEPC.131 (53) Amendments to the Condition Assessment Scheme (CAS) I530E
MEPC.132(53) Amendments to the Annex of the Protocol of 1997 to amend IA664E
(Amendments to MARPOL Annex VI and the N O x Technical Code)
MEPC.133(53) Designation of the Torres Strait as an extension of the Great Barrier
Reef Particularly Sensitive Sea Area
MEPC.134(53) Designation of the Canary Islands as a Particularly Sensitive Sea
Area
MEPC.135(53) Designation of the Galapagos Archipelago as a Particularly -
Sensitive Sea Area
MEPC.136(53) Designation of the Baltic Sea area as a Particularly Sensitive Sea
Area
MEPC.137(53) Amendments to the Guidelines for the development of shipboard -
marine pollution emergency plans for oil and/or noxious liquid
substances (resolution MEPC.85(44))
MEPC.138(53) Amendments to the General principles for ship reporting systems -
and ship reporting requirements, including guidelines for reporting
incidents involving dangerous goods, harmful substances and/or
marine pollutants (resolution A.851 (20))
MEPC.139(53) Guidelines for the application of the revised MARPOL Annex I -
requirements to floating production, storage and offloading
facilities (FPSOs) and floating storage units (FSUs)
MEPC.140(54) Guidelines for approval and oversight of prototype ballast water
treatment technology programmes (G10)
MEPC.141(54) Amendments to the Annex of the Protocol of 1978 relating to -
the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution
from Ships, 1973 (amendments to regulation 1, addition to
regulation 12A, consequential amendments to the IOPP Certificate
and amendments to regulation 21 of the revised Annex I of
MARPOL 73/78)
MEPC.142(54) Amendments to the Guidelines for the application of the revised
MARPOL Annex I requirements to floating production, storage
and offloading facilities (FPSOs) and floating storage units (FSUs)
(resolution MEPC.139(53))
1973 (addition of regulation 13 to Annex IV of MARPOL 73/78)
MEPC.144(54) Amendments to the Code for the Construction and Equipment of IC772E
Ships carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (BCH Code)
MEPC.145(54) Early and effective application of the 2006 amendments to IC772E
the Code for the construction and equipment of ships carrying
dangerous chemicals in bulk (BCH Code)
MEPC.146(54) Amendments to the explanatory notes on matters related to the
accidental oil outflow performance under regulation 23 of the
revised MARPOL Annex I

MEPC.147(54) Guidelines on the assessment of residual fillet weld between deck

plating and longitudinals
MEPC.148(54) Revised Guidelines for the transport of vegetable oils in deeptanks -
or in independent tanks specially designed for the carriage of such
vegetable oils in general dry cargo ships
MEPC.149(55) Guidelines for ballast water exchange design and construction 1621E
standards
MEPC.150(55) Guidelines on design and construction to facilitate sediment I621E
control on ships
MEPC.151(55) Guidelines on designation of areas for ballast water exchange I621E
MEPC.152(55) Guidelines for sediment reception facilities I621E
MEPC.153(55) Guidelines for ballast water reception facilities I621E
MEPC.154(55) Amendments to the Annex of the Protocol of 1978 relating to the -
1973 (Designation of the southern South African waters as a special
area)
MEPC.155(55) Amendments to the Condition Assessment Scheme (CAS) 1530E
1973 (Revised Annex III of MARPOL 73/78)
MEPC.157(55) Recommendation on standards for the rate of discharge of -
untreated sewage from ships
MEPC.158(55) Amendments to the Guidelines for the transport and handling of
limited amounts of hazardous and noxious liquid substances in
bulk on off-shore support vessels (Resolution A.673(16))
MEPC.159(55) Revised Guidelines on implementation of effluent standards and -
performance tests for sewage treatment plants
MEPC.160(55) Implications of the revised Annex II to MARPOL 73/78 for the I479E
reference in article 1.5(a)(ii) of the HNS convention to "Noxious
Liquid Substances carried in bulk"
MEPC.161(56) Guidelines for additional measures regarding ballast water 1621E
management including emergency situations
MEPC.162(56) Guidelines for risk assessment under regulation A-4 of the B W M I621E
convention
MEPC.163(56) Guidelines for ballast water exchange in the Antarctic treaty area
1973 (Reception facilities outside special areas and discharge of
sewage)
MEPC.165(56) Amendments to the list of substances annexed to the Protocol -
relating to intervention on the high seas in cases of pollution by
substances other than oil, 1973
MEPC.166(56) 2007 Amendments to the International code for the construction IC100E
(IBC Code)

MEPC.167(56) Establishment of the date on which the amendments to

Regulation 1.11 of MARPOL Annex I, in respect of the southern
South African waters special area, shall take effect
MEPC.168(56) Establishment of the date on which regulation 1.11.5 of MARPOL
Annex I and regulation 5(1 )(e) of MARPOL Annex V, in respect of
the Gulfs area special area, shall take effect
MEPC.169(57) Procedure for approval of ballast water management systems that I621E
make use of active substances
MEPC.170(57) Guidelines for exhaust gas cleaning systems
MEPC.171 (57) Designation of the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National
Monument as a Particularly Sensitive Sea Area
MEPC.172(57) Establishment of the date on which regulation 5(1 )(A) of MARPOL
Annex V in respect of the Mediterranean sea area special area shall
take effect
MEPC.173(58) Guidelines for ballast water sampling I621E
MEPC.174(58) Guidelines for approval of ballast water management systems I621E
MEPC.175(58) Information reporting on type approved ballast water management
systems
MEPC.176(58) Amendments to the Annex of the Protocol of 1997 to amend the
1973, as modified by the Protocol of 1978 relating thereto (Revised
MARPOL Annex VI)
MEPC.177(58) Amendments to the Technical code on control of emission of IA664E
nitrogen oxides from marine diesel engines (NO x Technical
Code 2008)
MEPC.178(59) Calculation of recycling capacity for meeting the entry-into-force
conditions of the Hong Kong international convention for the safe
and environmentally sound recycling of ships, 2009
MEPC.179(59) Guidelines for the development of the inventory of hazardous
materials
MEPC.180(59) Amendments to the Survey guidelines under the harmonized
system of survey and certification for the revised MARPOL
Annex VI
MEPC.181 (59) 2009 Guidelines for port State control under the revised MARPOL
Annex VI
MEPC.182(59) 2009 Guidelines for the sampling of fuel oil for determination of
compliance with the revised MARPOL Annex VI
MEPC.183(59) 2009 Guidelines for monitoring the worldwide average sulphur
content of residual fuel oils supplied for use on board ships
MEPC.184(59) 2009 Guidelines for exhaust gas cleaning systems
MEPC.185(59) Guidelines for the development of a VOC management plan
1973
Ships, 1973

MEPC.188(60) Installation of ballast water management systems on new ships I621E

in accordance with the application dates contained in the ballast
water management convention (BWM Convention)
1973 (addition of a new chapter 9 to MARPOL Annex I)
1973, as modified by the Protocol of 1978 relating thereto (North
American emission control area)
MEPC.191 (60) Establishment of the date on which regulation 5(1 )(h) of MARPOL
Annex V in respect of the Wider Caribbean region special area
shall take effect
MEPC.192(61) 2010 Guidelines for monitoring the worldwide average sulphur
content of fuel oils supplied for use on board ships
1973 (Revised MARPOL Annex III)
1973, as modified by the Protocol of 1978 relating thereto (Revised
form of Supplement to the IAPP Certificate)
MEPC.195(61) 2010 Guidelines for survey and certification of anti-fouling systems
on ships
1973 (Special area provisions and the designation of the Baltic Sea
as a special area under MARPOL Annex IV)
MEPC.201 (62) Amendments to the Annex of the Protocol of 1978 relating to the
1973 (Revised MARPOL Annex V)
(designation of the United States Caribbean Sea emission control
- area and exemption of certain ships operating in the North
American emission control area and the United States Caribbean
Sea emission control area under regulations 13 and 14 and
appendix VII of MARPOL Annex VI)
(inclusion of regulations on energy efficiency for ships in MARPOL
Annex VI)
MEPC.204(62) Designation of the Strait of Bonifacio as a Particularly Sensitive Sea
Area
MEPC.205(62) 2011 Guidelines and specifications for add-on equipment
for upgrading resolution MEPC.60(33)-compliant oil filtering
equipment

MEPC.206(62) Procedure for approving other methods of ballast water I621E

management in accordance with regulation B-3.7 of the BWM
Convention
MEPC.207(62) 2011 Guidelines for the control and management of ships' I621E
biofouling to minimize the transfer of invasive aquatic species
MEPC.208(62) 2011 Guidelines for inspection of anti-fouling systems on ships

Status o f MARPOL, amendment s
and relate d instrument s
This list show the dates of entry into force of MARPOL 73/78, its protocols, annexes and amendments as
at 1 August 2011.
Details of the amendments may be found in the list of MEPC resolutions.

Entry into force
International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, 2 Octobe r 198 3
as modified by the Protocol of 1978 relating thereto (MARPOL)
Annex l 2 Octobe r 198 3
Annex II 6 Apri l 198 7
Annex III 1 Jul y 199 2
Annex IV 27 Septembe r 200 3
Annex V 31 Decembe r 198 8
Annex VI 19 Ma y 200 5
1985 (Protoco l I ) amendment s (MEPC.21(22) ) 6 Apri l 198 7
(Reporting Protocol )
1989 (BC H Code ) amendment s (MEPC.33(27) ) 13 Octobe r 199 0
(list o f chemicals )
1989 (Anne x V ) amendment s (MEPC.36(28) ) 18 Februar y 199 1
(designation o f the Nort h Se a a s a specia l area )
1990 (BC H Code ) amendment s (MEPC.41(29) ) 3 Februar y 200 0
(harmonized syste m o f surve y an d certification )
1990 (Annexe s I an d V ) amendment s (MEPC.42(30) ) 17 Marc h 199 2
(designation o f the Antarcti c are a a s a specia l area )
1991 (Anne x V ) amendment s (MEPC.48(3D ) 4 Apri l 199 3
(designation o f the Wide r Caribbea n are a a s a specia l area )
1992 (BC H Code ) amendment s (MEPC.56(33) ) 1 Jul y 199 4
(lists o f chemicals an d othe r amendments )
1992 (Anne x III ) amendment s (MEPC.58(33) ) 28 Februar y 199 4
(total revisio n o f Annex II I wit h th e I M D G Cod e a s a vehicl e fo r it s
implementation)
1994 (Annexe s I , II , II I an d V ) amendment s 3 Marc h 199 6
(Conference resolution s 1-3 )
(Port Stat e contro l o n operationa l requirements )
1995 (Anne x V ) amendment s (MEPC.65(37) ) 1 Jul y 199 7
(Application, placards , managemen t plan s an d recor d keeping )

Entry into force

1996 (Protoco l I ) amendment s (MEPC.68(38) ) 1 Januar y 199 8
(article I I - whe n t o mak e reports )
1996 (BC H Cod e amendment s (MEPC.70(38) ) 1 Jul y 199 8
(lists o f chemicals )
1999 (BC H Code ) amendment s (MEPC.80(43) ) 1 Jul y 2002
(cargo containment )
2000 (Anne x III ) amendment s (MEPC.84(44) ) 1 Januar y 2002
(amendments t o appendix )
2000 (Anne x V ) amendment s (MEPC.89(45) ) 1 Marc h 200 2
(amendments t o regulation s 1 , 3 , 5 an d 9 an d Recor d o f Garbage Discharges )
2000 (BC H Code ) amendment s (MEPC.9K45) ) 1 Jul y 2002
(amendments to chapter s II , III , IV , V )
2004 amendment s (MEPC.115(51 ) 1 Augus t 2005
(revised Anne x IV )
2004 (Anne x V ) amendment s (MEPC.116(51) ) 1 Augus t 2005
(amendments t o th e appendix )
2004 amendment s (MEPC.117(52) ) 1 Januar y 200 7
(revised Annex I )
2004 amendment s (MEPC.118(52) ) 1 Januar y 2007
(revised Anne x II )
2004 (IB C Code ) amendment s (MEPC.119(52) ) 1 Januar y 2007
2005 (Anne x VI ) amendment s MEPC.132(53) ) 22 Novembe r 200 6
(amendments t o Anne x V I an d t o th e N O x Technica l Code )
2006 (Anne x I ) amendment s (MEPC.141(54) ) 1 Augus t 2007
(amendment to regulatio n 1 , ne w regulatio n 12A , consequentia l amendment s
to th e IOP P Certificat e an d amendment s t o regulatio n 21 )
2006 (Anne x III ) amendment s (MEPC.156(55) ) 1 Januar y 2010
(revised Anne x III )
2006 (Anne x IV ) amendment s (MEPC.143(54) ) 1 Augus t 2007
(new regulatio n 13 )
2006 (BC H Code ) amendment s (MEPC.144(54) ) 1 Augus t 2007
2006 (Anne x I ) amendment s (MEPC.154(55) ) 1 Marc h 200 8
(designation o f the souther n Sout h Africa n water s a s a specia l area )
2007 (Anne x I ) amendment s (MEPC.164(56) ) 1 Decembe r 200 8
(amendments t o regulatio n 38 )
2008 (Anne x VI ) amendment s (MEPC.176(58) ) 1 Jul y 2010
(revised Anne x VI )
2009 (Anne x I ) amendment s (MEPC.186(59) ) 1 Januar y 2011
(addition o f a ne w Chapte r 8 concernin g transfe r o f oi l carg o betwee n oi l
tankers a t se a an d amendment s t o th e IOP P Certificate )
2009 (Anne x I ) amendment s (MEPC.187(59) ) 1 Januar y 2011
(amendments to regulation s 1 , 12 , 13 , 1 7 an d 3 8 th e IOP P Certificate
and Oi l Recor d Book )

3 - Status of MARPOL, amendments and related instruments
Entry into force

2010 (Anne x I ) amendment s (MEPC.189(60) ) 1 Augus t 2011
(addition o f a ne w Chapte r 9 concernin g th e us e
or carriag e o f oil s i n th e Antarcti c area )
2010 (Anne x III ) amendment s (MEPC.193(61) ) [1 Januar y 2014*]
(revised Anne x III )
2010 (Anne x VI ) amendment s (MEPC.190(60) ) 1 Augus t 2011
(the Nort h America n emissio n contro l area )
2010 (Anne x VI ) amendment s (MEPC.194(61) ) [1 Februar y 2012]
(revised for m o f supplemen t t o th e IAP P Certificate )
2011 (Anne x IV ) amendment s (MEPC.200(62) ) [1 Januar y 2013+]
(designation o f the Balti c Se a specia l area )
2011 (Anne x V) amendment s (MEPC.20K62) ) [1 Januar y 2013 +]
(revised Anne x V )
2011 (Anne x VI ) amendment s (MEPC.202(62) ) [1 Januar y 2013 +]
(amendments t o regulation s 1 3 an d 1 4 o f Annex VI )
2011 (Anne x VI ) amendment s (MEPC.203(62) ) [1 Januar y 2013 +]
(regulations o n energ y efficienc y fo r ships )
*Conditional upon acceptance on 1 July 2013.

+
Conditional upon acceptance on 1 Jul y 2012.

4
Prospective amendment s t o MARPO L Annexe s
Prospective amendments to
MARPOL Annex III
Resolution M E P C . 1 9 3 ( 6 1 )
adopted on 7 October 2010
Amendments to the Annex of the Protoco l o f 197 8

relating to the Internationa l Conventio n fo r the Preventio n
(Revised MARPOL Annex III)
T H E M A R I N E E N V I R O N M E N T PROTECTIO N C O M M I T T E E ,
RECALLING article 38(a) of the Convention on the International Maritime Organization concerning the functions
of the Marin e Environmen t Protectio n Committe e (th e Committee ) conferre d upo n i t b y internationa l conven -
tions fo r th e preventio n an d contro l o f marin e pollution ,
NOTING articl e 1 6 of the Internationa l Conventio n fo r the Preventio n o f Pollution fro m Ships , 197 3 (hereinafte r
referred t o a s th e "197 3 Convention" ) an d articl e V I o f th e Protoco l o f 197 8 relatin g t o th e Internationa l
Convention fo r th e Preventio n o f Pollutio n fro m Ships , 197 3 (hereinafte r referre d t o a s th e "197 8 Protocol" )
which togethe r specif y th e amendmen t procedur e o f th e 197 8 Protoco l an d confe r upo n th e appropriat e
body o f the Organizatio n th e functio n o f considerin g an d adoptin g amendment s t o th e 197 3 Convention , a s
modified b y th e 197 8 Protoco l (MARPO L 73/78) ,
HAVING CONSIDERE D draf t amendment s t o Anne x II I o f MARPOL 73/78 ,
1. ADOPTS , i n accordanc e wit h articl e 16(2)(d ) o f th e 197 3 Convention , th e amendment s t o Anne x II I o f

MARPOL 73/78 , th e text o f which i s se t out a t annex to th e presen t resolution ;
2. DETERMINES , i n accordanc e with articl e 16(2)(f)(iii ) of the 197 3 Convention , tha t the amendments shal l b e
deemed t o hav e bee n accepte d o n 1 Jul y 201 3 unless , prio r to that date, no t les s tha n on e third o f the Partie s
or Partie s th e combine d merchan t fleet s o f whic h constitut e no t les s tha n 5 0 % o f th e gros s tonnag e o f th e
world's merchan t fleet , hav e communicate d t o th e Organizatio n thei r objectio n t o th e amendments ;
3. INVITE S th e Partie s t o not e that , i n accordanc e wit h articl e 16(2)(g)(ii ) o f th e 197 3 Convention , th e sai d
amendments shal l ente r int o forc e o n 1 Januar y 201 4 upo n thei r acceptanc e i n accordanc e wit h paragrap h 2
above;

4. REQUEST S th e Secretary-General , i n conformit y wit h articl e 16(2)(e ) o f the 197 3 Convention , t o transmi t
to al l Partie s t o MARPO L 73/7 8 certifie d copie s o f th e presen t resolutio n an d th e tex t o f th e amendment s
contained i n th e Annex ;
5. REQUEST S FURTHE R th e Secretary-Genera l t o transmit to th e Member s o f the Organizatio n whic h ar e no t

Parties t o MARPO L 73/7 8 copie s o f the presen t resolutio n an d it s Annex .
Annex
Amendments to MARPOL Annex III
The existing text of MARPOL Annex III, as adopted by resolution MEPC. 156(55), is replaced by the following:
Regulations for the preventio n o f pollution b y harmfu l

substances carried by sea in package d form
Regulation 1
Application
1 Unles s expressl y provide d otherwise , th e regulation s o f thi s Anne x appl y t o al l ship s carryin g harmfu l
substances i n package d form .
.1 Fo r th e purpos e o f this Annex , "harmfu l substances " ar e thos e substance s whic h ar e identifie d a s
marine pollutant s i n th e Internationa l Maritim e Dangerou s Good s Cod e (IMD G Code) * o r whic h
meet th e criteri a i n th e appendi x o f this Annex .
.2 Fo r th e purpose s o f this Annex , "package d form " i s define d a s th e form s o f containmen t specifie d
for harmfu l substance s i n th e IMD G Code .
2 Th e carriage of harmful substance s i s prohibited , excep t i n accordanc e with th e provision s o f this Annex.
3T o supplemen t th e provision s o f thi s Annex , th e Governmen t o f eac h Part y t o th e Conventio n shal l

issue, o r caus e t o b e issued , detaile d requirement s o n packing , marking , labelling , documentation , stowage ,
quantity limitation s an d exception s fo r preventin g o r minimizin g pollutio n o f th e marin e environmen t b y
harmful substances. *
4 Fo r th e purpose s o f this Annex , empt y packaging s whic h hav e bee n use d previousl y fo r th e carriag e o f
harmful substance s shal l themselve s b e treate d a s harmfu l substance s unles s adequat e precaution s hav e bee n
taken t o ensur e tha t they contai n n o residu e tha t i s harmfu l t o th e marin e environment .
5 Th e requirement s o f thi s Anne x d o no t appl y t o ship' s store s an d equipment .
Regulation 2
Packing
Packages shal l b e adequat e to minimiz e th e hazar d t o the marin e environment , havin g regar d t o thei r specifi c
contents.
Regulation 3
Marking and labelling
1 Package s containin g a harmfu l substanc e shal l b e durabl y marke d o r labelle d t o indicat e tha t th e
substance i s a harmfu l substanc e i n accordanc e wit h th e relevan t provision s o f the I M D G Code .
2 Th e metho d o f affixin g mark s o r label s o n package s containin g a harmfu l substanc e shal l b e i n accord -
ance wit h th e relevan t provision s o f th e IMD G Code .
* Refe r to the IMD G Cod e adopted b y the Organization b y resolutio n MSC.122(75) , a s amended by the Maritime Safety Committee.

4 - Prospective amendments to MARPOL Annex III (resolution MEPC.I93(61))
Regulation 4
Documentation
1 Transpor t informatio n relatin g t o th e carriag e o f harmful substance s shal l b e i n accordanc e wit h th e

relevant provisions of the IMD G Cod e and shal l b e mad e available to the perso n o r organization designate d
by the port State authority.
2 Eac h shi p carryin g harmful substance s shall hav e a specia l list , manifes t or stowage plan settin g forth,
in accordanc e wit h th e relevan t provision s o f th e IMD G Code , th e harmfu l substance s o n boar d an d th e
location thereof. A copy of one of these documents shall b e made available before departure to the person or
organization designate d b y the port State authority.
Regulation 5
Stowage
Harmful substances shall be properly stowed and secured so as to minimize the hazards to the marine environ-
ment without impairing the safety of the ship and persons on board .
Regulation 6
Quantity limitations
Certain harmful substances may, for sound scientific and technical reasons , nee d to be prohibited for carriage
or b e limite d a s t o th e quantit y whic h ma y b e carrie d aboar d an y on e ship . I n limitin g th e quantity , du e
consideration shall be given to size, construction and equipment of the ship, as well as the packaging and the
inherent nature of the substances.
Regulation 7
Exceptions
1 Jettisonin g of harmful substance s carried i n package d form shall b e prohibited, excep t where necessary
for the purpose of securing the safety of the ship or saving lif e at sea.
2 Subjec t t o th e provision s o f th e presen t Convention , appropriat e measure s base d o n th e physical ,

chemical an d biologica l propertie s of harmful substance s shal l b e taken t o regulat e the washing of leakages
overboard, provide d that compliance with such measure s would no t impair the safety of the ship and persons
on board.
Regulation 8
Port State control on operational requirements +
1A ship when i n a por t or a n offshor e terminal o f another Part y i s subjec t to inspectio n b y officers dul y
authorized b y such Part y concerning operational requirement s unde r this Annex.
2 Wher e ther e ar e clea r ground s fo r believin g tha t th e maste r o r cre w ar e no t familia r wit h essentia l
shipboard procedure s relatin g to the preventio n o f pollution b y harmfu l substances , th e Part y shal l tak e such
steps, includin g carrying out detailed inspectio n and , i f required, wil l ensur e that the ship shall no t sail unti l
the situation ha s been brough t to order i n accordanc e with the requirements of this Annex.
Reference t o "documents " i n thi s regulatio n doe s no t preclud e th e us e o f electroni c dat a processin g (EDP ) an d electroni c dat a
interchange (EDI) transmission techniques as an aid to paper documentation.
+
Refer t o th e Procedure s fo r por t Stat e contro l adopte d b y th e Organizatio n b y resolutio n A.787(19 ) an d amende d b y resolutio n
A.882(21).

3 Procedure s relating to the port State control prescribed i n article 5 of the present Convention shall apply
to this regulation.
4 Nothin g i n thi s regulatio n shal l b e construe d t o limi t the right s an d obligation s o f a Part y carryin g out
control ove r operational requirement s specifically provided for i n the present Convention.

4 - Prospective amendments to MARPOL Annex III (resolution MEPC.193(61))
Appendix to Annex II I
Criteria for the identificatio n o f harmful substance s i n package d form
For th e purpose s o f thi s Annex , substance s identifie d b y an y on e o f th e followin g criteri a ar e harmful
substances:*
(a) Acute (short-term) aquatic hazard
Category: Acute 1
96 h r LC 50 (fo r fish) =< 1 mg/l and/or
48 h r EC 50 (fo r Crustacea ) =< 1 mg/l and/o r
72 o r 9 6 h r ErC 50 (fo r alga e o r othe r aquati c plants ) =< 1 mgl l
(b) Long-term aquatic hazard
(i) Non-rapidl y degradable substances for which there are adequate chronic toxicit y dat a available
Category: Chronic 1
Chronic NOE C o r EC X (fo r fish ) =< 0.1 mg/l and/or
Chronic NOE C o r EC X (fo r Crustacea ) =< 0.1 mg/l and/or
Chronic NOE C o r EC X (fo r alga e o r othe r aquati c plants ) =< 0. 1 mg/ l
Category: Chronic 2
Chronic NOE C o r EC X (fo r fish) =< 1 mg/l and/or
Chronic NOE C or EC X (fo r Crustacea) =< 1 mg/l and/or
Chronic NOE C or EC X (fo r algae o r other aquatic plants ) =< 1 mg/l
(ii) Rapidl y degradable substances for which there are adequate chronic toxicity data available
Category: Chronic 1
Chronic NOE C o r EC X (fo r fish) =< 0.0 1 mg/ l and/o r
Chronic NOE C o r EC X (fo r Crustacea ) =< 0.0 1 mg/ l and/o r
Chronic NOE C o r EC X (fo r alga e o r othe r aquati c plants ) =< 0.0 1 mg/ l
Category: Chronic 2
Chronic NOE C o r EC X (fo r fish) =< 0. 1 mg/ l and/o r
Chronic NOE C o r EC X (fo r Crustacea ) =< 0.1 mg/l and/or
Chronic NOE C o r EC X (fo r alga e o r other aquati c plants ) =< 0. 1 mg/ l
* Th e criteri a ar e base d o n thos e develope d b y th e Unite d Nation s Globall y Harmonize d Syste m o f Classification an d Labellin g o f
Chemicals (GHS), as amended.
For definitions of acronyms o r terms use d i n thi s appendix , refe r to the relevan t paragraphs o f the IMD G Code .

(iii) Substance s fo r whic h adequat e chroni c toxicit y dat a ar e no t availabl e
Category: Chronic 1
=
96 h r LC 50 (fo r fish) <1 mg/l and/o r
=
48 h r EC 50 (fo r Crustacea ) <1 mg/ l and/o r
72 o r 96 h r ErC 50 (fo r algae o r other=
aquatic plants ) <1 mg/ l
and th e substanc e i s no t rapidl y degradabl e and/o r the experimentall y determine d BC F >= 500
(or, i f absent, th e lo g K ow >= 4).
Category: Chronic 2
96 h r LC 50 (fo r fish) > 1 mg/ l bu t =< 10 mg/ l and/o r

48 h r EC 50 (fo r Crustacea) > 1 mg/ l bu t =< 10 mg/ l and/o r
72 o r 96 h r ErC 50 (fo r alga e o r othe r aquati c plants ) > 1 mg/ l bu t =< 10 mg/ l
and th e substanc e i s no t rapidl y degradabl e and/o r the experimentall y determine d BC F >= 500
(or, i f absent, th e lo g K ow >= 4).
Additional guidanc e o n th e classificatio n proces s fo r substance s an d mixture s i s include d i n th e I M D G Code. "

Prospective amendment s to
MARPOL Annex IV *
Resolution MEPC.200(62)
adopted on 15 July 2011
Amendments to the Annex of the Protoco l of 197 8

relating to the Internationa l Conventio n for the Preventio n
(Special area provisions and the designation of the Baltic Sea
as a special area under MARPOL Annex IV)
RECALLING articl e 38(a ) o f the Conventio n o n th e Internationa l Maritim e Organization concernin g the functions
tions fo r the preventio n an d contro l o f marin e pollution ,
NOTING articl e 1 6 o f the Internationa l Conventio n fo r the Preventio n o f Pollution fro m Ships , 197 3 (hereinafte r
HAVING CONSIDERE D draf t amendment s t o Anne x I V o f MARPO L 73/78 ,
1. ADOPTS , i n accordanc e wit h articl e 16(2)(d ) o f th e 197 3 Convention , th e amendment s t o Anne x I V o f

MARPOL 73/78 , th e tex t of which i s se t out at anne x t o th e presen t resolution ;
2. DETERMINES , i n accordanc e with articl e 16(2)(f)(iii ) of the 197 3 Convention , tha t the amendments shall b e
deemed t o hav e bee n accepte d o n 1 Jul y 201 2 unless , prio r to that date, no t les s than on e third o f the Partie s
or Partie s th e combine d merchan t fleets o f which constitut e no t les s tha n 5 0 pe r cen t o f the gros s tonnag e o f
the world' s merchan t fleet , hav e communicate d t o th e Organizatio n thei r objectio n t o th e amendments ;
above;
5. REQUEST S FURTHE R the Secretary-Genera l t o transmi t to th e Member s o f the Organizatio n whic h ar e no t

See pages 329-340 for a consolidated text of MARPOL Annex IV, includin g amendments adopted by resolution MEPC.200(62) .

Annex
Amendments to MARPOL Annex IV
1 New paragraphs 6, 9, and 10 are added to regulation 1:
'6 Special area mean s a se a are a wher e fo r recognize d technica l reason s i n relatio n t o it s oceanographi -
methods fo r th e preventio n o f sea pollutio n b y sewag e i s required .
The specia l area s are :

.1 th e Balti c Se a are a a s define d i n regulatio n 1.11. 2 o f Annex I ; an d
.2 an y othe r se a are a designate d b y th e Organizatio n i n accordanc e wit h criteri a an d procedure s fo r
designation o f special area s wit h respec t to preventio n o f pollutio n b y sewag e fro m ships. *
9A passenger mean s ever y perso n othe r than :

.1 th e maste r an d th e member s o f the cre w o r other person s employe d o r engaged i n an y capacit y on
board a shi p o n th e busines s o f that ship ; an d
.2 a chil d unde r one year of age.
10 A passenger ship mean s a shi p whic h carrie s mor e tha n 1 2 passengers .
For th e applicatio n o f regulatio n 11.3 , a new passenger ship i s a passenge r ship :

.1 fo r which th e building contract i s placed , o r i n the absence of a buildin g contract, th e kee l o f which
is laid , o r which i s i n a simila r stag e o f construction, o n o r after 1 Januar y 2016 ; o r
.2 th e deliver y o f which i s tw o year s o r mor e afte r 1 Januar y 2016 .
An existing passenger ship i s a passenge r shi p whic h i s no t a ne w passenge r ship. "

2 Ne w paragraph 2 is added to regulation 9:
"2 B y derogation from paragrap h 1 , ever y passenger ship which, i n accordance with regulatio n 2, i s required
to comply with th e provision s o f this Annex, an d for which regulatio n 11. 3 applie s while i n a specia l area , shal l
be equippe d wit h on e o f the followin g sewag e systems :
account the standard s an d tes t method s develope d b y th e Organization, + o r
relevant factors. Th e holdin g tank shal l b e constructe d t o th e satisfactio n o f the Administratio n an d
shall hav e a mean s t o indicat e visuall y th e amoun t of it s contents. "
3 Regulation 11 is replaced by the following:
Regulation 11
Discharge of sewage
A Discharge of sewage from ships other than passenger ships in all areas
and discharge of sewage from passenger ships outside special areas
1 Subjec t to the provision s o f regulation 3 o f this Annex , th e discharg e of sewage int o the se a i s prohibited ,
except when :
.1 th e ship i s discharging comminuted and disinfected sewage using a system approve d by the Admin-
istration i n accordanc e with regulatio n 9.1. 2 o f this Annex at a distance of more than 3 nautica l mile s
* Refe r t o Assembl y resolutio n A.927(22) , Guideline s fo r th e designatio n o f specia l area s unde r MARPO L an d guideline s fo r th e
identification and designation o f particularly sensitive sea areas.
+
Refe r to the Recommendatio n o n internationa l effluen t standards an d guideline s fo r performanc e tests for sewag e treatment plant s
adopted by the Organization by resolutio n MEPC.2(VI ) or the Revise d guideline s on implementatio n of effluent standards and perfor -
mance tests for sewage treatment plants adopted b y the MEPC by resolutio n MEPC.159(55 ) (se e Unifie d Interpretatio n 3) .

4 - Prospective amendments to MARPOL Annex IV (resolution MEPC.200(62))
from th e neares t land , o r sewag e whic h i s no t comminute d o r disinfecte d a t a distanc e o f mor e

than 1 2 nautica l mile s fro m th e neares t land , provide d that , i n an y case , th e sewag e that ha s bee n
stored i n holdin g tanks , o r sewag e originatin g fro m space s containin g livin g animals , shal l no t b e
discharged instantaneousl y bu t a t a moderat e rat e whe n th e shi p i s e n route an d proceedin g a t
.2 th e shi p ha s i n operatio n a n approve d sewag e treatmen t plan t whic h ha s bee n certifie d b y th e

and th e effluen t shal l no t produc e visibl e floatin g solid s no r caus e discoloratio n o f the surroundin g
water.

accordance wit h suc h les s stringen t requirement s a s ma y b e impose d b y suc h State .
B Discharge of sewage from passenger ships within a special area
3 Subjec t t o th e provision s o f regulatio n 3 o f thi s Annex , th e discharg e o f sewag e fro m a passenge r shi p
within a specia l are a shall b e prohibited :
.1 fo r ne w passenge r ship s on , o r afte r 1 Januar y 2016, subjec t to paragrap h 2 o f regulatio n 13 ; an d
.2 fo r existing passenge r ship s on , o r after 1 Januar y 2018 , subjec t to paragrap h 2 o f regulatio n 13 ,
except whe n th e followin g condition s ar e satisfied :
the shi p ha s i n operatio n a n approve d sewag e treatment plan t whic h ha s bee n certifie d b y th e Adminis -
tration t o mee t the operational requirement s referre d t o i n regulatio n 9.2. 1 o f this Annex, an d th e effluent
shall no t produc e visibl e floatin g solid s no r caus e discoloratio n o f the surroundin g water .
4 Whe n th e sewag e i s mixe d wit h waste s or waste water covered b y other Annexes of the present Conven-
tion, th e requirement s o f those Annexes shal l b e complied wit h i n additio n t o the requirement s o f this Annex."
4 New regulation 13 is added as follows:
Regulation 13
Reception facilities for passenger ships in special areas
1 Eac h Party , th e coastlin e o f which border s a specia l area , undertake s t o ensur e that :
.1 facilitie s for the receptio n o f sewage are provided i n port s and terminals which ar e i n a special are a
and whic h ar e use d b y passenge r ships ;
.2 th e facilitie s ar e adequat e t o mee t th e need s o f those passenge r ships ; an d
.3 th e facilitie s ar e operate d s o a s no t to caus e undu e dela y t o thos e passenge r ships .
2 Th e Governmen t o f eac h Part y concerne d shal l notif y th e Organizatio n o f the measure s take n pursuan t
to paragraph 1 o f this regulation. Upo n receip t of sufficient notifications i n accordance with paragrap h 1 o f this
regulation, th e Organizatio n shal l establis h a dat e fro m whic h th e requirement s o f regulatio n 11. 3 i n respec t
of the are a i n questio n shal l tak e effect . Th e Organizatio n shal l notif y al l Partie s o f the dat e s o establishe d n o
less than 1 2 month s i n advanc e of that date. Unti l th e date so established, ship s while navigatin g i n th e special
area shal l compl y wit h th e requirement s o f regulatio n 11. 1 o f this Annex. "
* Refe r to the Recommendation on standard s for the rate of discharge of untreated sewage from ship s adopted by the Marine Environ -
mental Protectio n Committe e of the Organization b y resolutio n MEPC.157(55) .

Amendments to the For m o f International Sewag e Pollutio n Preventio n Certificat e

1 The following text is added under the heading "Particulars of ship":
"Type of ship for the application of regulation 11.3: *

New/existing passenge r ship*
Ship other than a passenger ship"
2 Paragraph *1.1, is amended to read as follows:
"*1.1 Descriptio n of the sewage treatment plant:

Type of sewage treatment plant
in resolution MEPC.159(55).
in the guidelines developed by the Organization."
Delete as appropriate

Consolidated tex t o f MARPOL Anne x IV , includin g
amendments adopte d b y resolutio n MEPC.200(62) *
Regulations for the prevention of pollution
by sewage from ships
Chapter 1 - General
Regulation 1
Definitions
For the purposes of this Annex:
.1 fo r which the building contract is placed , o r i n the absence of a building contract, th e kee l o f which
is laid , o r whic h i s a t a simila r stag e o f construction , o n o r afte r th e dat e o f entr y int o forc e o f thi s
Annex; o r
.2 th e deliver y o f which i s thre e year s o r mor e afte r th e dat e o f entry int o forc e o f this Annex .
3 Sewage means :
.1 drainag e an d othe r waste s fro m an y for m o f toilet s an d urinals ;
.2 drainag e from medica l premise s (dispensary , sic k bay, etc. ) via wash basins , was h tubs and scuppers
located i n suc h premises ;
.3 drainag e fro m space s containin g livin g animals ; o r
.4 othe r waste waters whe n mixe d wit h th e drainage s define d above .
4 Holding tank mean s a tan k use d fo r th e collectio n an d storag e o f sewage .
of the territory i n questio n i s establishe d i n accordanc e with internationa l la w excep t that, fo r the purpose s o f

thence to a point latitud e 10°41 ' S, longitud e 145°00 ' E ,
* Anne x I V entered int o force on 2 7 Septembe r 2003. Th e amendment s adopte d b y resolutio n MEPC.200(62 ) ar e expected t o ente r
into force on 1 Januar y 2013.


thence to a poin t latitud e 21°00' S , longitud e 152°55 ' E ,
thence t o a poin t o n th e coas t o f Australi a i n
methods fo r th e preventio n o f sea pollutio n b y sewag e i s required .
The specia l area s are :

.1 th e Balti c Se a are a a s define d i n regulatio n 1.11. 2 o f Annex I ; an d
.2 an y othe r se a are a designate d b y th e Organizatio n i n accordanc e wit h criteri a an d procedure s for
designation o f specia l area s wit h respec t t o preventio n o f pollutio n b y sewag e fro m ships. *
7 International voyage mean s a voyag e fro m a countr y t o whic h th e presen t Conventio n applie s t o a por t
outside suc h country , o r conversely .
8 Person mean s membe r o f the cre w an d passengers .
9A passenger mean s ever y perso n othe r than :

.1 th e maste r and the member s of the cre w or other persons employed o r engaged i n an y capacit y on
board a shi p o n th e busines s o f that ship ; an d
.2 a chil d unde r on e yea r o f age.
10 A passenger ship mean s a shi p whic h carrie s mor e tha n 1 2 passengers .
For th e applicatio n o f regulatio n 11.3 , a new passenger ship i s a passenge r ship :

.1 fo r which th e buildin g contract i s placed , o r i n th e absence of a buildin g contract, th e kee l o f which
is laid , o r which i s i n a simila r stage o f construction, o n o r after 1 Januar y 2016; o r
.2 th e deliver y o f which i s tw o year s o r mor e afte r 1 Januar y 2016 .
An existing passenger ship i s a passenge r shi p whic h i s no t a ne w passenge r ship .
11 Anniversary date mean s th e da y an d th e mont h o f eac h yea r whic h wil l correspon d t o th e dat e o f expiry
of the Internationa l Sewag e Pollutio n Preventio n Certificate .
Regulation 2
Application+
1 Th e provision s o f this Anne x shal l appl y t o th e followin g ship s engage d i n internationa l voyages :
.1 ne w ship s o f 400 gros s tonnage an d above ; an d
.2 ne w ship s o f les s tha n 40 0 gros s tonnag e whic h ar e certifie d t o carr y mor e than 1 5 persons ; an d
.3 existin g ship s o f 40 0 gros s tonnag e an d above , fiv e year s afte r th e dat e o f entr y int o forc e o f this
Annex; an d
.4 existin g ship s o f les s than 40 0 gros s tonnage which ar e certifie d t o carry mor e than 1 5 persons , five
years afte r th e dat e o f entry int o forc e o f this Annex .
2 Th e Administration shal l ensur e that existing ships, accordin g to subparagraph s 1. 3 an d 1. 4 o f this regula -
tion, th e keel s o f which ar e lai d o r which ar e o f a simila r stage o f construction befor e 2 Octobe r 198 3 shal l b e
* Refe r t o Assembl y resolutio n A.927(22) , Guideline s fo r th e designatio n o f specia l area s unde r MARPO L an d guideline s fo r the
identification an d designatio n o f particularly sensitive sea areas .
+
MEP C 5 2 (1 1 t o 1 5 Octobe r 2004 ) confirme d tha t 2 7 Septembe r 200 3 wa s th e on e an d onl y entr y int o forc e dat e o f MARPO L
Annex I V (see document MEPC 52/24, paragraph s 6.16 to 6.19).

4- Consolidated text of MARPOL Annex IV including resolution MEPC.200(62)
equipped, a s fa r a s practicable , t o discharg e sewag e i n accordanc e wit h th e requirement s o f regulation 1 1 o f

the Annex .
Regulation 3
Exceptions
1 Regulatio n 1 1 o f this Annex shal l no t apply to:
.1 th e discharg e o f sewag e fro m a shi p necessar y fo r the purpos e o f securing the safet y o f a shi p an d
those on boar d o r savin g lif e a t sea; o r
.2 th e discharg e o f sewage resultin g fro m damag e t o a shi p o r it s equipmen t i f all reasonabl e precau -
tions hav e bee n take n befor e an d afte r the occurrenc e o f the damage, fo r the purpos e o f preventing
or minimizin g th e discharge .
Regulation 4
Surveys
Annex shal l b e subjec t t o th e survey s specifie d below :
tion 5 o f this Anne x i s issue d fo r th e firs t time , whic h shal l includ e a complet e surve y o f it s struc -
arrangements an d material s full y compl y wit h th e applicabl e requirement s o f this Annex .

where regulatio n 8.2 , 8.5 , 8. 6 o r 8. 7 o f thi s Anne x i s applicable . Th e renewa l surve y shal l b e
such a s t o ensur e tha t the structure , equipment , systems , fittings , arrangement s an d material s full y
comply wit h applicabl e requirement s o f this Annex .
.3 A n additiona l survey , eithe r genera l o r partial , accordin g t o th e circumstances , shal l b e mad e afte r
a repai r resultin g from investigation s prescribe d i n paragrap h 4 o f this regulation , o r whenever an y

of paragrap h 1 o f this regulatio n i n orde r t o ensur e that the applicabl e provision s o f this Anne x ar e complie d
with.
3 Survey s o f ships a s regard s th e enforcemen t o f the provision s o f this Anne x shal l b e carrie d ou t b y offic -
for th e purpos e o r t o organization s recognize d b y it .
* Refe r to Globa l an d unifor m implementatio n o f the harmonize d syste m o f survey and certificatio n (HSSC ) adopte d b y the Assem-
bly o f th e Organizatio n b y resolutio n A.883(21) , th e Surve y guideline s unde r th e harmonize d syste m o f surve y an d certification ,
2007, adopte d b y th e Assembl y o f th e Organizatio n b y resolutio n A.997(25) , a s ma y b e amende d b y th e Organization . Refe r t o
MSC/Circ.1010 - MEPC/Circ.382 o n Communicatio n o f informatio n o n th e authorization o f recognized organization s (ROs) , an d th e
information collected via the Global Integrate d Shipping Information System (GISIS).

4A n Administratio n nominatin g surveyor s o r recognizin g organization s t o conduc t survey s a s se t fort h i n

paragraph 3 o f this regulatio n shall , a s a minimum , empowe r any nominate d surveyo r or recognize d organiza -
tion to :
.1 requir e repair s to a ship ; an d
.2 carr y ou t survey s i f requeste d b y th e appropriat e authoritie s o f a Por t State .
The Administratio n shal l notif y th e Organizatio n o f the specifi c responsibilitie s an d condition s o f the authorit y
5 Whe n a nominate d surveyo r o r recognize d organizatio n determine s tha t the conditio n o f the shi p o r it s
equipment doe s no t correspon d substantiall y wit h th e particular s o f the Certificat e o r i s suc h tha t th e shi p i s
not fi t t o procee d t o se a withou t presentin g a n unreasonabl e threa t o f har m t o th e marin e environment , suc h
the Administration. I f such correctiv e actio n i s no t taken, th e Certificate should b e withdrawn an d th e Admin-
istration shal l b e notifie d immediatel y and i f the ship i s i n a port of another Party, th e appropriate authorities of
the Por t State shal l als o b e notifie d immediately . Whe n a n office r of the Administration, a nominate d surveyo r
or recognize d organizatio n ha s notifie d th e appropriat e authoritie s o f th e Por t State , th e Governmen t o f th e
Port Stat e concerne d shal l giv e suc h officer , surveyo r o r organizatio n an y necessar y assistanc e t o carr y out
their obligation s unde r thi s regulation . Whe n applicable , th e Governmen t o f th e Por t Stat e concerne d shal l
6I n ever y case , th e Administration concerne d shal l full y guarante e th e completenes s an d efficienc y o f the
7 Th e conditio n o f th e shi p an d it s equipmen t shal l b e maintaine d t o confor m wit h th e provision s o f the

8 Afte r any survey of the ship unde r paragraph 1 o f this regulatio n ha s bee n completed , n o change shall b e
made i n th e structure , equipment , systems , fittings , arrangement s o r material s covere d b y th e survey , withou t
the sanctio n o f th e Administration , excep t th e direc t replacemen t o f suc h equipmen t an d fittings .
9 Wheneve r a n acciden t occurs t o a shi p o r a defec t i s discovere d whic h substantiall y affect s th e integrit y
of th e shi p shal l repor t a t th e earlies t opportunit y t o th e Administration , th e recognize d organizatio n o r the
ated t o determin e whether a surve y a s require d b y paragrap h 1 o f this regulatio n i s necessary . I f the shi p i s i n
Port Stat e an d th e nominate d surveyo r o r recognize d organizatio n shal l ascertai n tha t suc h repor t ha s bee n
made.
Regulation 5
1 A n International Sewage Pollution Prevention Certificate shall be issued, after an initial or renewal survey
in accordanc e with the provisions of regulation 4 o f this Annex, t o any ship which i s engaged i n voyage s to
ports o r offshor e terminal s unde r th e jurisdiction o f other Partie s t o th e Convention . I n th e cas e o f existing
ships this requiremen t shall appl y five years after the date of entry int o force of this Annex.

4 - Consolidated text of MARPOL Annex IV including resolution MEPC.200(62)
2 Suc h Certificat e shal l b e issue d o r endorse d eithe r b y th e Administratio n o r b y an y person s o r organiza -

tion* dul y authorize d b y it . I n ever y case , th e Administratio n assume s ful l responsibilit y fo r the Certificate .
Regulation 6
Issue or endorsement of a Certificate by another Government
1 Th e Governmen t o f a Part y t o th e Conventio n may , a t the reques t o f the Administration , caus e a shi p t o
be surveye d and , i f satisfied tha t th e provision s o f this Anne x ar e complie d with , shal l issu e o r authoriz e th e
issue o f an Internationa l Sewag e Pollutio n Preventio n Certificat e t o th e ship , an d wher e appropriate , endors e
or authoriz e th e endorsemen t o f that Certificat e o n th e shi p i n accordanc e wit h thi s Annex .
2A cop y o f the Certificat e an d a cop y o f the surve y repor t shal l b e transmitte d a s soo n a s possibl e t o th e
Administration requestin g th e survey .
3A Certificat e s o issue d shal l contai n a statemen t t o th e effec t tha t i t ha s bee n issue d a t th e reques t o f
4N o Internationa l Sewag e Pollutio n Preventio n Certificat e shal l b e issue d t o a shi p whic h i s entitle d to fly
the fla g of a Stat e whic h i s no t a Party .
Regulation 7
Form of Certificate
The Internationa l Sewag e Pollutio n Preventio n Certificat e shal l b e draw n u p i n th e for m correspondin g t o th e
model give n i n th e appendi x t o thi s Anne x an d shal l b e a t leas t i n English , Frenc h o r Spanish . I f a n officia l
Regulation 8
Duration and validity of Certificate +
1A n Internationa l Sewag e Pollutio n Preventio n Certificat e shal l b e issue d fo r a perio d specifie d b y th e

Administration whic h shal l no t excee d fiv e years .
2.1 Notwithstandin g the requirements of paragraph 1 o f this regulation, when the renewal surve y is completed
within thre e month s befor e th e expir y dat e o f the existin g Certificate , th e ne w Certificat e shal l b e vali d fro m
the dat e o f completio n o f the renewa l surve y t o a dat e no t exceedin g fiv e year s fro m th e dat e o f expiry o f the
existing Certificate .
2.2 Whe n th e renewa l surve y i s complete d afte r th e expir y dat e o f the existin g Certificate , th e ne w Certifi -
cate shal l b e vali d fro m th e dat e o f completion o f the renewa l surve y t o a dat e no t exceedin g fiv e year s fro m
the dat e o f expir y o f the existin g Certificate .
2.3 Whe n th e renewa l surve y i s complete d mor e tha n thre e month s befor e th e expir y dat e o f th e existin g
Certificate, th e ne w Certificat e shal l b e vali d fro m th e dat e o f completio n o f the renewa l surve y t o a dat e no t
3I f a Certificat e i s issue d fo r a perio d o f les s tha n fiv e years , th e Administratio n ma y exten d th e validit y o f
the Certificat e beyon d th e expir y dat e to the maximu m perio d specifie d i n paragrap h 1 o f this regulation .
Refer to th e Guideline s fo r th e authorizatio n o f organizations actin g o n behal f of the Administration , adopte d b y th e Organizatio n
by resolutio n A.739(18) , a s amende d b y resolutio n MSC.208(81) , an d the Specification s o n th e surve y an d certificatio n function s o f
amended by the Organization.
+
Refe r t o th e Guidanc e o n th e timin g o f replacemen t o f existin g certificate s issue d afte r th e entr y int o forc e o f amendment s t o
certificates i n IM O instruments (MSC-MEPC.5/Circ,6) .


ship befor e the expiry date of the existing Certificate, th e person o r organization authorize d b y the Administra-
which shal l no t exceed fiv e month s fro m th e expir y date .
5I f a shi p a t the tim e whe n a Certificat e expire s i s no t i n a por t i n whic h i t i s t o b e surveyed , th e Admin -
purpose o f allowing th e shi p t o complet e it s voyag e t o th e por t i n whic h i t i s t o b e surveye d an d the n onl y i n
cases wher e i t appear s prope r an d reasonabl e t o d o so . N o Certificat e shal l b e extende d fo r a perio d longe r
than thre e months , an d a shi p t o whic h a n extensio n i s grante d shal l not , o n it s arriva l i n th e por t i n whic h i t
is t o b e surveyed , b e entitle d b y virtu e o f suc h extensio n t o leav e tha t por t withou t havin g a ne w Certificate .
When th e renewa l surve y i s completed , th e ne w Certificat e shal l b e vali d t o a dat e no t exceedin g fiv e year s
from th e dat e o f expiry o f the existin g Certificat e befor e th e extensio n wa s granted .
6A Certificat e issue d t o a shi p engage d o n shor t voyage s whic h ha s no t bee n extende d unde r th e fore -
going provision s o f this regulatio n ma y b e extende d b y th e Administratio n fo r a perio d o f grac e o f u p t o on e
month fro m the date of expiry stated on it . Whe n the renewa l surve y i s completed , th e ne w Certificate shall b e
valid t o a dat e no t exceedin g fiv e year s fro m th e dat e o f expiry o f the existin g Certificat e befor e th e extensio n
was granted .
7I n specia l circumstances , a s determined b y the Administration, a ne w Certificate nee d no t be dated from

the dat e o f expir y o f th e existin g Certificat e a s require d b y paragrap h 2.2 , 5 o r 6 o f thi s regulation . I n thes e
special circumstances , th e ne w Certificat e shal l b e vali d t o a dat e no t exceedin g fiv e year s fro m th e dat e o f
8A Certificat e issue d unde r regulatio n 5 o r 6 o f this Anne x shal l ceas e t o b e vali d i n an y o f the followin g
cases:
Annex; o r
the Governmen t issuin g th e ne w Certificat e i s full y satisfie d tha t the shi p i s i n complianc e wit h th e
requirements o f regulation s 4. 7 an d 4. 8 o f this Annex . I n th e cas e o f a transfe r betwee n Parties , i f
requested withi n 3 month s afte r th e transfe r ha s take n place , th e Governmen t o f the Part y whos e
Chapter 3 - Equipmen t an d contro l o f discharge
Regulation 9
Sewage systems
Annex shal l b e equippe d wit h on e o f the followin g sewag e systems :
.1 a sewag e treatmen t plan t whic h shal l b e o f a typ e approve d b y th e Administration , takin g into
* Refe r to the Recommendatio n o n internationa l effluen t standards an d guideline s fo r performanc e tests fo r sewage treatment plant s
adopted b y th e Marin e Environmen t Protectio n Committe e o f th e Organizatio n b y resolutio n MEPC.2(VI ) o r th e Revise d guide -
lines o n implementatio n o f effluen t standard s an d performanc e test s fo r sewag e treatmen t plant s adopte d b y th e MEP C b y resolu -
tion MEPC.159(55 ) (se e Unifie d Interpretatio n 3) .

.2 a sewag e comminutin g an d disinfectin g syste m approve d b y th e Administration . Suc h syste m shal l

be fitte d wit h facilitie s t o th e satisfactio n o f the Administration , fo r th e temporar y storag e o f sewage
when th e shi p i s les s tha n 3 nautica l mile s from th e neares t land , o r

relevant factors. Th e holdin g tank shal l b e constructe d t o the satisfactio n o f the Administratio n an d
2B y derogation from paragraph 1 , ever y passenger ship which, i n accordanc e with regulatio n 2, i s require d
to comply with th e provision s of this Annex, an d for which regulatio n 11. 3 applie s while i n a special area , shal l
be equippe d wit h on e o f the followin g sewag e systems :

relevant factors. Th e holdin g tank shal l b e constructe d t o the satisfactio n o f the Administratio n an d
Regulation 10
Standard discharge connections
1T o enabl e pipe s o f reception facilitie s t o b e connecte d wit h th e ship' s discharg e pipeline , bot h line s shal l
be fitte d wit h a standar d discharg e connectio n i n accordanc e wit h th e followin g table:
Standard dimensions of flanges for discharge connections
Bolt circl e diamete r 170 m m
Slots i n flang e 4 holes , 1 8 m m i n diameter , equidistantl y place d o n a bol t circle o f the abov e diameter,
slotted t o the flange periphery . Th e slo t width t o b e 1 8 m m
Bolts an d nuts : quantit y 4, eac h o f 1 6 m m i n diamete r and o f suitable lengt h
and diamete r
The flange i s designe d t o accep t pipe s u p to a maximu m interna l diamete r of 10 0 m m an d shal l b e o f steel o r othe r
equivalent materia l havin g a fla t face. Thi s flange , togethe r with a suitabl e gasket, shal l b e suitabl e for a servic e pressure of
600 kPa.Fo r ships havin g a moulde d dept h o f 5 m an d less , th e inne r diamete r of the discharg e connectio n ma y b e 3 8 mm .
2 Fo r ship s i n dedicate d trades , i.e . passenge r ferries , alternativel y th e ship' s discharg e pipelin e ma y b e
fitted wit h a discharg e connectio n whic h ca n b e accepte d b y th e Administration , suc h a s quick-connectio n
couplings.
Refer to the Recommendatio n o n internationa l effluen t standard s an d guidelines for performance tests for sewag e treatmen t plants
adopted b y th e Organizatio n b y resolutio n MEPC.2(VI) ; o r th e Revise d guideline s o n implementatio n o f effluen t standard s an d
performance tests for sewage treatment plants adopted by the MEPC by resolution MEPC.159(55 ) (see Unifie d Interpretatio n 3); or the
(2012) Guideline s on implementatio n of effluent standards and performanc e tests for sewage treatment plants, whic h ar e expected to
be adopted by MEPC 63 i n March 2012.

Regulation 11
Discharge of sewage
A Discharge of sewage from ships other than passenger ships in all areas
and discharge of sewage from passenger ships outside special areas
1 Subjec t to the provision s o f regulation 3 o f this Annex , th e discharg e of sewage int o the se a i s prohibited ,
except when :
.1 th e ship i s discharging comminuted an d disinfecte d sewage using a system approved b y the Admin-
istration i n accordanc e with regulatio n 9.1. 2 o f this Annex at a distance of more than 3 nautica l mile s
from th e neares t land , o r sewag e whic h i s no t comminute d o r disinfecte d a t a distanc e o f mor e
than 1 2 nautica l mile s from th e neares t land , provide d that , i n an y case , th e sewag e that ha s bee n
stored i n holdin g tanks , o r sewag e originatin g fro m space s containin g livin g animals , shal l no t b e
discharged instantaneousl y bu t a t a moderat e rat e whe n th e shi p i s en route an d proceedin g a t
.2 th e shi p ha s i n operatio n a n approve d sewag e treatmen t plan t whic h ha s bee n certifie d b y the
and th e effluen t shal l no t produc e visibl e floatin g solid s no r caus e discoloratio n o f the surroundin g
water.

accordance wit h suc h les s stringen t requirement s a s ma y b e impose d b y suc h State .
B Discharge of sewage from passenger ships within a special area
3 Subjec t t o th e provision s o f regulatio n 3 o f thi s Annex , th e discharg e o f sewag e fro m a passenge r shi p
within a special are a shall b e prohibited :
.1 fo r ne w passenge r ships on , o r afte r 1 Januar y 2016, subjec t to paragrap h 2 o f regulatio n 13 ; an d
.2 fo r existin g passenge r ship s on , o r after 1 Januar y 2018 , subjec t to paragrap h 2 o f regulation 13 ,
except whe n th e followin g condition s ar e satisfied :
the shi p ha s i n operatio n a n approve d sewag e treatment plant which ha s bee n certifie d b y the Adminis -
tration to mee t the operational requirement s referre d to i n regulatio n 9.2. 1 o f this Annex, an d the effluent
shall no t produc e visibl e floatin g solid s no r caus e discoloratio n o f the surroundin g water .
4 Whe n th e sewage i s mixe d wit h waste s or waste water covered b y other Annexes o f the present Conven-
tion, th e requirement s o f those Annexe s shal l b e complie d wit h i n additio n t o th e requirement s o f this Annex .

Regulation 12
1 Th e Governmen t o f eac h Part y t o th e Convention , whic h require s ship s operatin g i n water s unde r its
jurisdiction an d visiting ships while i n it s waters to comply with the requirement s of regulation 11.1 , undertake s
to ensur e th e provisio n o f facilities a t port s an d terminal s fo r th e receptio n o f sewage , withou t causin g dela \
to ships , adequat e t o mee t the need s o f the ship s usin g them.
* Refe r to the Recommendation on standards for the rate of discharge of untreated sewage from ships adopted by the Marine Environ-
mental Protectio n Committe e of the Organization b y resolutio n MEPC.157(55) .

4- Consolidated text of MARPOL Annex IV including resolution MEPC.200(62)
2 Th e Government of each Part y shall notif y the Organization, for transmission to the Contracting Govern-
ments concerned, of all cases where the facilities provided under this regulation are alleged to be inadequate.
Regulation 13
Reception facilities for passenger ships in special areas
1 Eac h Party , the coastline of which borders a special area , undertake s to ensure that:
.1 facilitie s for the reception of sewage are provided in ports and terminals which are in a special area
and which are used by passenger ships;
.2 th e facilities are adequate to mee t the need s of those passenger ships; an d
.3 th e facilities are operated so as not to cause undue delay to those passenger ships.
2 Th e Government of each Part y concerned shall notif y the Organization o f the measure s taken pursuan t
to paragraph 1 o f this regulation. Upon receipt of sufficient notifications in accordance with paragraph 1 o f this
regulation, th e Organization shal l establis h a date from which th e requirement s of regulation 11. 3 i n respec t
of the area in question shall take effect. The Organization shall notif y all Partie s of the date so established n o
less than 12 month s in advance of that date. Unti l the date so established, ships while navigating in the special
area shall compl y with the requirements of regulation 11. 1 o f this Annex.
Chapter 5 - Por t Stat e contro l

Regulation 14
duly authorized b y such Part y concernin g operational requirement s unde r this Annex, wher e there ar e clear
grounds for believin g that the maste r or crew are no t familiar with essentia l shipboar d procedure s relatin g to
the prevention o f pollution b y sewage.
2I n the circumstances given in paragraph 1 o f this regulation, the Party shall take such steps as will ensure
that the ship shal l no t sail unti l th e situatio n ha s bee n brough t to order i n accordanc e with th e requirement s
of this Annex.
3 Procedure s relating to the port State control prescribed i n article 5 of the present Convention shall apply
to this regulation.
4 Nothin g i n thi s regulatio n shal l b e construe d t o limi t the right s an d obligation s o f a Part y carryin g ou t
control ove r operational requirement s specifically provided for i n the present Convention.
* Refe r to procedures for port State control adopted by the Organization by resolution A.787(19) and amended by resolution A.882(21);
see IM O sales publication IA650E .

Appendix to Annex I V
Appendix
Form of International Sewage Pollution Prevention Certificate
INTERNATIONAL SEWAGE POLLUTION

PREVENTION CERTIFICATE
by the Protoco l o f 197 8 relatin g thereto, a s amended, (hereinafte r referred to as "th e Convention") unde r the authority

by
Particulars o f ship*
Name of ship
Port of registry
Gross tonnage
Number of persons which the ship is certified to carry
+
IMO Number
New/existing ship++
++
Type o f shi p fo r th e applicatio no f regulatio n 11.3:
New/existing passenge r ship*
Ship other than a passenger ship
Date on which kee l was laid or ship was at a similar stage of construction or, where applicable, date on which work for
a conversion or an alteration or modification of a major character was commenced
THIS IS TO CERTIFY:
1 Tha t the shi p i s equippe d wit h a sewag e treatment plant/comminuter/holdin g tank * an d a discharg e pipelin e in
compliance with regulations 9 and 1 0 of Annex IV of the Convention as follows:
++
1.1 Descriptio n o f the sewage treatment plant :
Type of sewage treatment plant
in resolution MEPC.159(55).
in the guidelines developed b y the Organization.
* Alternatively, th e particulars of the ship ma y be place d horizontall y i n boxes .

+
Refe r to the IM O Shi p Identificatio n Numbe r Schem e adopted b y the Organization b y resolutio n A.600(15) .
++

++
1.2 Descriptio n o f comminuter:
Type of comminuter
Standard o f sewage after disinfection
*1.3 Descriptio n of holding tank:
3
Total capacity of the holding tank m
Location
1.4 A pipeline for the discharge of sewage to a reception facility, fitted with a standard shore connection.
2 Tha t the ship has been surveyed in accordance with regulation 4 of Annex IV of the Convention.
3 Tha t the survey shows that the structure, equipment, systems, fittings, arrangements and material of the ship and
the condition thereof are in al l respect s satisfactory and that the ship complies with the applicable requirements
of Annex IV of the Convention.
This Certificat ei s vali d unti l (dd/mm/yyyy )+
subject to surveys in accordance with regulatio n 4 of Annex IV of the Convention.
Completion date of the survey on which this Certificate is based (dd/mm/yyyy )
Issued at
Date (dd/mm/yyyy )
+
Insert the date of expiry as specified by the Administration in accordance with regulation 8.1 o f Annex IV of the Convention. The
day and the month of this date correspond to the anniversary date as defined in regulation 1.8 of Annex IV of the Convention.


regulation 8.3 of Annex IV of the Convention, be accepted as valid until (dd/mm/yyyy)
Signed
Place
Date (dd/mm/yyyy )

Signed
Place
Date (dd/mm/yyyy)

This Certificat e shall , i n accordanc e wit h regulatio n 8. 5 o r 8.6 " o f Annex I V o f the Convention , b e accepte d a s vali d
until (dd/mm/yyyy )
Signed
Place
Date (dd/mm/yyyy )

Prospective amendment s to
MARPOL Annex V
Resolution MEPC.201 (62)


relating to the Internationa l Conventio n fo r the
Prevention o f Pollution from Ships , 197 3
(Revised MARPO L Annex V)
THE MARIN E ENVIRONMEN T PROTECTIO N COMMITTEE ,
RECALLING articl e 38(a ) o f the Convention o n th e Internationa l Maritim e Organizatio n concernin g the functions
NOTING articl e 1 6 o f the Internationa l Conventio n fo r the Preventio n o f Pollution fro m Ships , 197 3 (hereinafte r
HAVING CONSIDERE D draf t amendment s t o Anne x V o f MARPO L 73/78 ,
1. ADOPTS , i n accordanc e wit h articl e 16(2)(d ) o f th e 197 3 Convention , th e amendment s t o Anne x V o f

MARPOL 73/78 , th e tex t o f which i s se t out a t anne x t o th e presen t resolution ;
2. DETERMINES , i n accordanc e with articl e 16(2)(f)(iii ) o f the 197 3 Convention , tha t the amendments shall b e
deemed t o hav e bee n accepte d o n 1 Jul y 2012 unless , prio r to tha t date, no t les s tha n on e thir d o f the Partie s
above;
5. REQUEST S FURTHE R the Secretary-Genera l t o transmi t to the Member s o f the Organizatio n whic h ar e no t


Signed
Place
Date (dd/mm/yyyy)

Signed
Place
Date (dd/mm/yyyy )

This Certificat e shall , i n accordanc e wit h regulatio n 8. 5 o r 8.6* o f Annex I V o f the Convention , b e accepte d a s vali d
until (dd/mm/yyyy )
Signed
Place
Date (dd/mm/yyyy )

Prospective amendment s t o
MARPOL Anne x V

Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 197 3
RECALLING articl e 38(a) of the Convention o n the Internationa l Maritim e Organization concernin g the functions
body o f th e Organizatio n th e functio n o f considerin g an d adoptin g amendment s t o th e 197 3 Convention , a s

MARPOL 73/78 , th e text of which i s se t out a t annex to the presen t resolution ;
deemed t o hav e bee n accepte d o n 1 Jul y 201 2 unless , prio r to tha t date, no t les s tha n on e thir d o f the Partie s
3. INVITE S th e Partie s t o not e that , i n accordanc e wit h articl e 16(2)(g)(ii ) o f the 197 3 Convention , th e sai d
above;
5. REQUEST S FURTHE R the Secretary-Genera l t o transmit to the Member s o f the Organizatio n whic h ar e no t


regulation 8.3 of Annex IV of the Convention, be accepted as valid until (dd/mm/yyyy)
Signed
Place
Date (dd/mm/yyyy )

Signed
Place
Date (dd/mm/yyyy)

This Certificat e shall , i n accordanc e wit h regulatio n 8. 5 o r 8.6* o f Annex I V o f the Convention , b e accepte d a s vali d
until (dd/mm/yyyy )
Signed
Place
Date (dd/mm/yyyy)

Prospective amendment s t o
MARPOL Anne x V
Resolution M E P C . 2 0 1 (62)
Amendments to the Annex of the Protoco l o f 1978

Prevention o f Pollution from Ships , 197 3
RECALLING article 38(a) of the Convention o n th e Internationa l Maritim e Organization concernin g the functions
NOTING articl e 1 6 o f the Internationa l Conventio n fo r the Preventio n o f Pollutio n fro m Ships , 197 3 (hereinafte r
body o f the Organizatio n th e functio n o f considering an d adoptin g amendment s t o th e 197 3 Convention , a s

MARPOL 73/78 , th e tex t o f which i s se t ou t a t anne x t o th e presen t resolution ;
2. DETERMINES , i n accordanc e with articl e 16(2)(f)(iii ) o f the 197 3 Convention , tha t the amendments shal l b e
deemed t o hav e bee n accepte d o n 1 Jul y 2012 unless , prio r to that date, no t les s tha n on e third o f the Partie s
above;
5. REQUEST S FURTHE R the Secretary-Genera l t o transmi t to the Member s o f the Organizatio n whic h ar e no t

Annex
Revised MARPOL Annex V

Regulation 1
Definitions
1 Animal carcasses mean s th e bodie s o f an y animal s tha t ar e carrie d o n boar d a s carg o an d tha t di e o r ar e
euthanized durin g th e voyage .
2 Cargo residues mean s th e remnant s o f any carg o whic h ar e no t covere d b y othe r Annexes t o th e presen t
Convention an d whic h remai n o n th e dec k o r i n hold s followin g loadin g or unloading , includin g loadin g an d
unloading exces s o r spillage , whethe r i n we t o r dr y conditio n o r entraine d i n was h wate r bu t does no t includ e
cargo dus t remainin g o n th e dec k afte r sweepin g o r dus t o n th e externa l surface s o f the ship .
3 Cooking oil mean s an y type o f edible oi l o r anima l fa t use d o r intende d t o b e use d fo r th e preparatio n o r
cooking o f food, bu t doe s no t includ e th e foo d itsel f that i s prepare d usin g thes e oils .
4 Domestic wastes mean s al l type s o f waste s no t covere d b y othe r Annexe s tha t ar e generate d i n th e
accommodation space s o n boar d th e ship . Domesti c waste s doe s no t includ e gre y water .
5 En route mean s tha t th e shi p i s underwa y a t se a o n a cours e o r courses , includin g deviatio n fro m th e
shortest direc t route , whic h a s fa r a s practicabl e fo r navigationa l purposes , wil l caus e an y discharg e t o b e
spread ove r a s grea t an are a o f the se a a s i s reasonabl e an d practicable .
6 Fishing gear mean s an y physica l devic e o r par t thereof or combinatio n o f item s tha t ma y b e place d o n o r
in th e wate r o r o n th e sea-be d wit h th e intende d purpos e o f capturing , o r controllin g fo r subsequen t captur e
or harvesting , marin e o r fres h wate r organisms .
7 Fixed or floating platforms mean s fixe d o r floatin g structure s locate d a t se a whic h ar e engage d i n th e
exploration, exploitatio n o r associate d offshor e processin g o f sea-bed minera l resources .
8 Food wastes mean s an y spoile d o r unspoile d foo d substance s an d include s fruits , vegetables , dair y
products, poultry , mea t product s an d foo d scrap s generate d aboar d ship .
9 Garbage mean s al l kind s o f foo d wastes , domesti c waste s an d operationa l wastes , al l plastics , carg o
residues, incinerato r ashes, cookin g oil, fishin g gear, an d animal carcasse s generated durin g the norma l opera -
tion o f th e shi p an d liabl e t o b e dispose d o f continuousl y o r periodicall y excep t thos e substance s whic h ar e
defined o r liste d i n othe r Annexe s t o th e presen t Convention . Garbag e doe s no t includ e fres h fis h an d part s
thereof generated a s a resul t o f fishin g activitie s undertake n durin g th e voyage , o r a s a resul t o f aquacultur e
activities whic h involv e th e transpor t o f fis h includin g shellfis h fo r placemen t i n th e aquacultur e facilit y an d
the transpor t of harveste d fis h includin g shellfis h fro m suc h facilitie s t o shor e fo r processing .
10 Incinerator ashes mean s as h an d clinker s resultin g fro m shipboar d incinerator s use d fo r th e incineratio n
of garbage .
of th e territor y i n questio n i s establishe d i n accordanc e wit h internationa l law , excep t that , fo r th e purpose s

4 - Prospective amendments to MARPOL Annex V (resolution MEPC.201(62))
of the presen t Annex , "fro m th e neares t land " of f the north-easter n coas t o f Australia shal l mea n fro m a lin e
latitude 11°00'S , longitud e 142°08 ' E

to a poin t i n latitud e 10°35 ' S, longitud e 141°55 ' E,
thence t o a poin t latitud e 09°10'S , longitud e 143°52'E ,
thence to a poin t latitud e 09°00 ' S, longitud e 144°30 " E ,
thence t o a poin t o n th e coas t o f Australia i n
12 Operational wastes mean s al l soli d waste s (includin g slurries ) no t covere d b y othe r Annexe s tha t ar e
collected on boar d during normal maintenanc e or operations of a ship, o r used for cargo stowage and handling .
Operational waste s als o include s cleanin g agent s an d additive s containe d i n carg o hol d an d externa l was h
water. Operationa l waste s doe s no t includ e gre y water , bilg e water, o r other simila r discharge s essentia l t o the
operation o f a ship , takin g int o accoun t the guideline s develope d b y th e Organization .
13 Plastic mean s a solid materia l whic h contain s a s a n essentia l ingredien t one or more hig h molecula r mass
polymers an d whic h i s forme d (shaped ) durin g eithe r manufactur e o f th e polyme r o r th e fabricatio n int o a
finished produc t by hea t and/or pressure . Plastic s hav e materia l propertie s rangin g from har d an d brittl e to sof t
and elastic . Fo r the purpose s o f this annex , "al l plastics " mean s al l garbag e tha t consist s o f or include s plasti c
in an y form , includin g syntheti c ropes , syntheti c fishin g nets , plasti c garbag e bag s an d incinerato r ashe s fro m
plastic products .
14 Special area mean s a sea area where for recognized technical reason s i n relatio n to it s oceanographic an d
ecological conditio n an d t o th e particula r characte r o f it s traffi c th e adoptio n o f specia l mandator y method s
for th e preventio n o f sea pollutio n b y garbag e i s required .
For the purpose s o f this Annex the specia l area s ar e the Mediterranea n Se a area , th e Balti c Se a area , th e Blac k
Sea area , th e Re d Se a area , th e Gulf s area , th e Nort h Se a area , th e Antarcti c are a an d th e Wide r Caribbea n
Region, whic h ar e define d a s follows:
.1 Th e Mediterranea n Se a are a mean s th e Mediterranea n Se a prope r includin g th e gulf s an d sea s

therein wit h th e boundar y betwee n th e Mediterranea n an d th e Blac k Se a constitute d b y th e 41 ° N
parallel an d bounde d t o th e wes t b y th e Strait s o f Gibralta r a t the meridia n 5°36 ' W.
.2 Th e Balti c Sea area means the Balti c Sea proper with the Gulf of Bothnia and the Gulf of Finland an d
the entranc e t o th e Balti c Se a bounde d b y th e paralle l o f the Ska w i n th e Skagerra k a t 57°44.8 ' N .
.3 Th e Blac k Sea are a mean s the Blac k Sea prope r with th e boundar y between th e Mediterranean an d
the Blac k Se a constitute d b y the paralle l 4 1 °N.
.4 Th e Re d Se a are a mean s the Re d Se a prope r includin g the Gulf s o f Suez an d Aqab a bounde d a t the
south b y th e rhum b lin e betwee n Ra s s i An e (12°28.5 ' N , 43°19.6 ' E ) an d Hus n Mura d (12°40.4 ' N ,
43°30.2' E).
.5 Th e Gulf s are a mean s th e se a are a locate d north-wes t o f th e rhum b lin e betwee n Ra s a l Had d
(22°30' N, 59°48 ' E) an d Ra s al Faste h (25°04 ' N , 61°25 ' E).
.6 Th e Nort h Se a area mean s the Nort h Se a prope r includin g seas therein wit h the boundary between:
.1 th e Nort h Se a southward s o f latitud e 62° N an d eastward s o f longitud e 4 ° W ;
.2 th e Skagerrak, th e southern limi t of which i s determined east of the Skaw by latitud e 57°44.8'N;
and

.3 th e Englis h Channe l an d it s approache s eastward s o f longitud e 5 ° W an d northward s o f

latitude 4 8 ° 3 0 ' N .
.7 Th e Antarcti c are a mean s th e se a are a sout h o f latitud e 60 ° S .
.8 Th e Wide r Caribbea n Regio n mean s th e Gul f o f Mexic o an d Caribbea n Se a prope r includin g th e

bays and sea s therein an d that portion o f the Atlantic Ocean withi n th e boundary constituted b y the
30° N paralle l fro m Florid a eastwar d t o 77°30 ' W meridian , thenc e a rhum b lin e to the intersectio n
of 20 ° N paralle l an d 59 ° W meridian , thenc e a rhum b lin e t o th e intersectio n o f 7°20 ' N paralle l
and 50 ° W meridian , thenc e a rhum b lin e draw n southwesterl y t o th e easter n boundar y o f Frenc h
Guiana.
Regulation 2
Application
Unless expressl y provide d otherwise , th e provision s o f this Anne x shal l appl y t o al l ships .
Regulation 3
General prohibition on discharge of garbage into the sea
1 Discharg e o f al l garbag e int o th e se a i s prohibited , excep t a s provide d otherwis e i n regulation s 4 , 5 , 6

and 7 o f this Annex .
2 Excep t a s provide d i n regulatio n 7 o f thi s Annex , discharg e int o th e se a o f al l plastics , includin g bu t

not limite d t o syntheti c ropes , syntheti c fishin g nets , plasti c garbag e bag s an d incinerato r ashe s fro m plasti c
products i s prohibited .
3 Excep t as provide d i n regulatio n 7 o f this Annex , th e discharg e int o th e se a o f cooking oil i s prohibited .
Regulation 4
Discharge of garbage outside special areas
1 Discharg e o f th e followin g garbag e int o th e se a outsid e specia l area s shal l onl y b e permitte d whil e th e
ship i s e n rout e an d a s far a s practicabl e from th e neares t land , bu t i n an y cas e no t les s than :
.1 3 nautica l mile s from th e neares t lan d fo r food waste s whic h hav e bee n passe d throug h a commi -
nuter o r grinder . Suc h comminute d o r groun d foo d waste s shal l b e capabl e o f passin g throug h a
screen wit h opening s n o greate r tha n 2 5 mm .
.2 1 2 nautica l mile s fro m th e neares t lan d fo r foo d waste s tha t hav e no t bee n treate d i n accordanc e
with subparagrap h . 1 above .
.3 1 2 nautica l mile s from the neares t land for cargo residue s that cannot be recovere d usin g commonl y
available method s for unloading. Thes e cargo residue s shall no t contain an y substances classified as
harmful t o th e marin e environment , takin g int o accoun t guideline s develope d b y th e Organization .
.4 Fo r anima l carcasses , discharg e shal l occu r a s fa r fro m th e neares t lan d a s possible , takin g int o
account th e guideline s develope d b y th e Organization .
2 Cleanin g agent s o r additive s containe d i n carg o hold , dec k an d externa l surface s was h wate r ma y b e
discharged int o th e sea , bu t thes e substance s mus t no t b e harmfu l t o th e marin e environment , takin g int o
account guideline s develope d b y th e Organization .
3 Whe n garbag e i s mixe d wit h o r contaminate d b y othe r substance s prohibite d fro m discharg e o r havin g
different discharg e requirements , th e mor e stringen t requirement s shal l apply .

Regulation 5
Special requirements for discharge of garbage from fixed or floating platforms
1 Subjec t t o th e provision s o f paragrap h 2 o f this regulation , th e discharg e int o th e se a o f an y garbag e i s

prohibited fro m fixe d o r floatin g platform s an d fro m al l othe r ship s whe n alongsid e o r withi n 50 0 m o f suc h
platforms.
2 Foo d waste s ma y b e discharged int o the se a from fixe d o r floating platform s locate d mor e than 1 2 nauti -
cal mile s fro m th e neares t lan d an d fro m al l othe r ship s whe n alongsid e o r withi n 50 0 m o f suc h platforms ,
but onl y whe n th e waste s hav e bee n passe d throug h a comminute r o r grinder . Suc h comminute d o r groun d
food waste s shal l b e capabl e o f passin g throug h a scree n wit h opening s n o greate r than 2 5 mm .
Regulation 6
Discharge of garbage within special areas
1 Discharg e o f th e followin g garbag e int o th e se a withi n specia l area s shal l onl y b e permitte d whil e th e
ship i s e n rout e and a s follows:
.1 Discharg e int o th e se a o f food waste s a s fa r as practicabl e fro m th e neares t land , bu t no t les s tha n
12 nautica l mile s fro m th e neares t lan d o r th e neares t ic e shelf . Foo d waste s shal l b e comminute d
or groun d an d shal l b e capabl e o f passing through a scree n wit h opening s n o greate r tha n 2 5 mm .
Food waste s shal l no t b e contaminate d b y an y othe r garbag e type . Discharg e o f introduce d avia n
products, includin g poultr y an d poultr y parts , i s no t permitte d i n th e Antarcti c are a unles s i t ha s
been treate d t o b e mad e sterile .
.2 Discharg e o f carg o residue s tha t canno t b e recovere d usin g commonl y availabl e method s fo r
unloading, wher e al l th e following condition s ar e satisfied :
.1 carg o residues , cleanin g agent s o r additives, containe d i n hol d washin g water do no t includ e
any substances classified as harmfu l t o the marin e environment, takin g int o account guidelines
developed b y th e Organization ;
.2 bot h th e por t of departure an d th e nex t por t of destination ar e within th e specia l are a and th e
ship wil l no t transit outside the specia l are a betwee n thos e ports ;
.3 n o adequat e receptio n facilitie s ar e availabl e a t thos e port s takin g int o accoun t guideline s
developed b y th e Organization ; an d
.4 wher e th e condition s o f subparagraph s 2.1 , 2. 2 an d 2. 3 o f this paragrap h hav e bee n fulfilled ,
discharge o f cargo hol d washin g water containin g residue s shal l b e mad e a s fa r a s practicabl e
from th e neares t lan d o r th e neares t ic e shel f an d no t les s tha n 1 2 nautica l mile s fro m th e
nearest lan d o r th e neares t ic e shelf .
2 Cleanin g agents o r additives containe d i n dec k an d externa l surface s wash wate r ma y b e discharged int o
the sea , bu t only i f these substance s ar e no t harmfu l t o the marin e environment, takin g int o accoun t guidelines
developed b y th e Organization .
3 Th e followin g rule s (i n additio n t o th e rule s i n paragrap h 1 o f this regulation ) appl y wit h respec t t o th e
Antarctic area :
.1 Eac h Part y a t whos e port s ship s depar t e n rout e t o o r arriv e fro m th e Antarcti c are a undertake s t o
ensure tha t a s soo n a s practicabl e adequat e facilitie s ar e provide d fo r th e receptio n o f al l garbag e
from al l ships , withou t causin g undu e delay , an d accordin g t o th e need s o f the ship s usin g them.
.2 Eac h Part y shal l ensur e that all ship s entitle d t o fl y it s flag , befor e enterin g the Antarctic area , hav e
sufficient capacit y o n boar d fo r th e retentio n o f al l garbage , whil e operatin g i n th e are a an d hav e
concluded arrangement s t o discharg e suc h garbag e a t a receptio n facilit y afte r leavin g th e area .
4 Whe n garbag e i s mixe d wit h o r contaminate d b y othe r substance s prohibite d fro m discharg e o r havin g
different discharg e requirements , th e mor e stringen t requirement s shal l apply .

Regulation 7
Exceptions
1 Regulation s 3 , 4 , 5 an d 6 o f this Anne x shal l no t appl y to :
.1 th e discharg e o f garbage from a shi p necessar y for the purpos e of securing the safet y o f a shi p an d
those o n boar d o r savin g lif e a t sea ; o r
.2 th e accidenta l los s o f garbag e resultin g fro m damag e t o a shi p o r it s equipment , provide d tha t al l
reasonable precaution s hav e bee n take n befor e an d afte r th e occurrenc e o f the damage , t o preven t
or minimiz e th e accidenta l loss ; o r
.3 th e accidenta l los s o f fishin g gea r fro m a shi p provide d tha t al l reasonabl e precaution s hav e bee n
taken t o preven t suc h loss ; o r
.4 th e discharg e o f fishin g gea r fro m a shi p fo r th e protectio n o f th e marin e environmen t o r fo r th e

safety o f that shi p o r it s crew .
2 Exceptio n o f en route:
.1 Th e e n route requirement s o f regulation s 4 an d 6 shal l no t appl y t o th e discharg e o f food waste s

where i t i s clea r th e retentio n o n boar d o f thes e foo d waste s present s a n imminen t healt h ris k t o
the peopl e o n board .
Regulation 8
Reception facilities*
1 Eac h Part y undertake s t o ensur e th e provisio n o f adequate facilitie s a t ports an d terminal s fo r the recep -
tion o f garbage withou t causin g undu e dela y t o ships , an d accordin g t o th e need s o f the ship s usin g them .
2 Receptio n facilitie s withi n specia l area s
.1 Eac h Party , th e coastlin e o f whic h border s a specia l area , undertake s t o ensur e tha t a s soo n a s
possible, i n all port s and terminals within the special area , adequat e reception facilities are provided,
taking int o accoun t the need s o f ships operatin g i n thes e areas .
.2 Eac h Part y concerne d shal l notif y th e Organizatio n o f th e measure s take n pursuan t t o subpara -
graph 3. 1 o f this regulation . Upo n receip t of sufficient notification s th e Organizatio n shal l establis h
a dat e from whic h th e requirement s o f regulatio n 6 o f this Anne x i n respec t of the are a i n questio n
are t o tak e effect . Th e Organizatio n shal l notif y al l Partie s o f th e dat e s o establishe d n o les s tha n
12 month s i n advanc e o f tha t date . Unti l th e dat e s o established , ship s tha t ar e navigatin g i n a
special are a shal l compl y with th e requirement s o f regulatio n 4 o f this Anne x a s regard s discharge s
outside specia l areas .
3 Eac h Part y shall notif y the Organization fo r transmission t o the Contracting Partie s concerned o f all case s
where th e facilitie s provide d unde r this regulatio n ar e allege d t o b e inadequate .
Regulation 9
Port State control on operational r e q u i r e m e n t s +
the preventio n o f pollutio n b y garbage .
Refer to the Guide to good practic e for port reception facility providers and users , MEPC.1/Circ.671 .
+
Refe r to the Procedure s for por t State control adopte d b y the Organization b y resolutio n A.787(19 ) and amended b y A.882(21); se e
IMO sales publication IA650E .

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2I n th e circumstances given i n paragrap h 1 o f this regulation , th e Part y shall tak e such step s as will ensur e
that the shi p shal l no t sai l unti l th e situatio n ha s bee n brough t to orde r i n accordanc e wit h th e requirement s
of thi s Annex .
Regulation 10
Placards, garbage management plans* and garbage record-keeping
1. 1 Ever y shi p o f 1 2 m o r mor e i n lengt h overal l an d fixe d o r floatin g platform s shal l displa y placard s
which notif y th e cre w an d passenger s o f the discharg e requirement s o f regulations 3 , 4 , 5 an d 6 o f
this Annex , a s applicable .
.2 Th e placard s shal l b e writte n i n th e workin g languag e o f the ship' s cre w and , fo r ship s engage d i n
voyages t o port s o r offshor e terminals unde r the jurisdiction o f other Partie s to the Convention, shal l
also b e i n English , Frenc h o r Spanish .
2 Ever y ship of 100 gross tonnage and above , an d ever y ship which i s certified to carry 1 5 o r mor e persons,
and fixe d o r floating platform s shal l carr y a garbag e managemen t pla n whic h th e cre w shal l follo w Thi s pla n
shall provid e writte n procedure s fo r minimizing , collecting , storing , processin g an d disposin g o f garbage ,
including the us e of the equipment on board . I t shall als o designate the perso n o r persons i n charg e of carrying
out the plan . Suc h a pla n shal l b e base d o n th e guideline s develope d b y the Organization 2 an d writte n i n th e
working languag e o f th e cre w
3 Ever y shi p o f 400 gros s tonnag e and abov e an d ever y shi p whic h i s certifie d to carr y 1 5 o r mor e person s
engaged i n voyage s t o port s o r offshor e terminal s unde r th e jurisdictio n o f anothe r Part y t o th e Conventio n
and ever y fixe d o r floatin g platfor m shal l b e provide d wit h a Garbag e Recor d Book . Th e Garbag e Recor d
Book, whethe r a s a par t o f th e ship' s officia l log-boo k o r otherwise , shal l b e i n th e for m specifie d i n th e
appendix t o thi s Annex :
.1 Eac h discharg e int o the sea or to a receptio n facility , o r a completed incineration , shal l b e promptly
recorded i n th e Garbag e Recor d Boo k an d signe d fo r o n th e dat e o f the discharg e o r incineratio n
by th e office r i n charge . Eac h complete d pag e o f the Garbag e Recor d Boo k shal l b e signe d b y th e
master o f the ship . Th e entrie s i n th e Garbag e Recor d Boo k shal l b e a t leas t i n English , Frenc h o r
Spanish. Wher e the entrie s ar e als o mad e i n a n officia l languag e o f the Stat e whos e fla g the shi p i s
entitled t o fly , th e entries i n tha t languag e shal l prevai l i n cas e o f a disput e or discrepancy.
.2 Th e entr y fo r eac h discharg e o r incineratio n shal l includ e dat e an d time , positio n o f th e ship ,
category o f the garbag e an d th e estimate d amoun t discharge d o r incinerated .
.3 Th e Garbag e Recor d Boo k shal l b e kep t o n boar d th e shi p o r th e fixe d o r floatin g platform , an d i n
such a plac e a s t o b e readil y availabl e fo r inspectio n a t al l reasonabl e times . Thi s documen t shal l
be preserve d fo r a perio d o f at leas t two year s fro m th e dat e o f the las t entry mad e i n it .
.4 I n th e even t o f an y discharg e o r accidenta l los s referre d t o i n regulatio n 7 o f thi s Anne x a n entr y

shall b e mad e i n th e Garbag e Recor d Book , o r i n th e cas e o f an y shi p o f les s tha n 40 0 gros s
tonnage, a n entr y shal l b e mad e i n th e ship' s officia l log-book , o f th e location , circumstance s of ,
and the reason s for the discharg e o r loss , detail s o f the item s discharge d o r lost , an d the reasonabl e
precautions take n t o preven t o r minimiz e suc h discharg e o r accidenta l loss .
Refer to the Guideline s for the development of garbage managemen t plans; se e IM O sale s publication IA656E .

4 Th e Administratio n ma y waiv e th e requirement s fo r Garbag e Recor d Book s for :
.1 an y shi p engage d o n voyage s o f 1 h o r les s i n duratio n whic h i s certifie d t o carr y 1 5 o r mor e

persons; o r
.2 fixe d o r floatin g platforms .
5 Th e competen t authorit y o f th e Governmen t o f a Part y t o th e Conventio n ma y inspec t th e Garbag e

Record Book s or ship's officia l log-boo k on boar d an y ship to which thi s regulatio n applie s while the ship i s i n
its port s or offshore terminals and ma y mak e a copy of any entry i n thos e books, an d ma y require the maste r of
the ship to certify that the copy i s a true copy of such a n entry . An y copy so made , whic h ha s bee n certifie d b y
the maste r of the shi p a s a true cop y o f an entr y i n th e ship' s Garbag e Recor d Boo k o r ship' s officia l log-book ,
shall b e admissibl e i n an y judicial proceeding s a s evidenc e o f the facts state d i n th e entry . Th e inspectio n o f a
Garbage Recor d Boo k o r ship' s officia l log-boo k an d th e takin g o f a certifie d cop y b y th e competen t authorit y
under thi s paragrap h shal l b e performe d a s expeditiousl y a s possibl e withou t causin g th e shi p t o b e undul y
delayed.
6 Th e accidenta l los s o r discharg e o f fishing gea r a s provide d for i n regulation s 7.1. 3 an d 7.1. 4 whic h pose s
a significan t threa t t o th e marin e environmen t o r navigatio n shal l b e reporte d t o th e Stat e whos e fla g the shi p
is entitle d t o fly , and , wher e th e los s o r discharg e occur s withi n water s subjec t t o th e jurisdictio n o f a coasta l
State, als o to that coastal State .

Appendix
Form o f Garbage Recor d Boo k
GARBAGE RECORD BOOK

Name of ship
IMO Numbe r
Period from :t o
1 Introduction
In accordance with regulation 1 0 of Annex V of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships,
1973, a s modified by the Protocol of 1978 (MARPOL), a record i s to be kept of each discharge operation or completed
incineration. This includes discharges into the sea, to reception facilities, or to other ships, as well as the accidental loss
of garbage.
2 Garbage and garbage management

Garbage mean s al l kind s o f foo d wastes , domesti c waste s an d operationa l wastes , al l plastics , carg o residues ,
incinerator ashes, cookin g oil , fishin g gear , an d anima l carcasse s generate d durin g th e norma l operatio n o f the shi p
and liabl e to b e disposed o f continuously or periodicall y except those substances which ar e defined o r listed i n othe r
Annexes t o the presen t Convention . Garbag e doe s no t includ e fres h fis h an d part s thereo f generate d a s a resul t o f
fishing activities undertaken during the voyage, or as a result of aquaculture activities which involve the transport of fish
including shellfis h fo r placement i n the aquaculture facility and th e transport of harveste d fis h includin g shellfis h fro m
such facilities to shore for processing.
The Guidelines for the Implementation of MARPOL Annex V* should also be referred to for relevant information.
3 Description of the garbage

Garbage is to be grouped int o categories for the purposes of the Garbage Recor d Boo k (or ship's official log-book ) as
follows:
A Plastic s
B Foo d wastes
C Domesti c Waste s
D Cookin g Oil
E Incinerato r ashe s
F Operationa l wastes
G Carg o residue s
H Anima l Carcass(es )
I Fishin g Gear+
4 Entries in the Garbage Record Book

4.1 Entrie s in the Garbage Record Boo k shall b e made on each of the following occasions:
4.1.1 Whe n garbage is discharged to a reception facility* ashore or to other ships:
.1 Dat e and time of discharge
.2 Por t or facility, or name of ship
.3 Categorie s of garbage discharged
.4 Estimated amount discharged for each category in cubic metres
.5 Signatur e of officer in charge of the operation.
Refer to the Guidelines for the Implementation of MARPOL Annex V, as amended by resolutions.
+
Refer to the Guidelines to be developed by the Organization.
++
In line with the standard format for waste delivery receipt, MEPC.1/Circ.645, ships' masters should obtain from the operator of the
reception facilities, which includes barges and trucks, a receipt or certificate specifying the estimated amount of garbage transferred.
The receipts or certificates must be kept together with the Garbage Record Book.

4.1.2 Whe n garbage is incinerated:

.1 Dat e and time of start and stop of incineration
.2 Positio n of the ship (latitude and longitude ) at the start and stop of incineration
.3 Categorie s of garbage incinerated
.4 Estimate d amount incinerated i n cubic metres
.5 Signatur e of the officer in charge of the operation.
4.1.3 Whe n garbage is discharged into the sea in accordance with regulation s 4, 5 or 6 of MARPOL Annex V:
.1 Dat e and time of discharge
.2 Positio n o f th e shi p (latitud e an d longitude) . Note : fo r carg o residu e discharges , includ e discharg e
start and stop positions.
.3 Categor y of garbage discharged
.4 Estimate d amount discharged for each category in cubic metres
.5 Signatur e of the officer in charge of the operation.
4.1.4 Accidenta l o r othe r exceptiona l discharge s o r los s o f garbag e int o th e sea , includin g i n accordanc e wit h
regulation 7 of MARPOL Annex V:
.1 Dat e and time of occurrence
.2 Por t or position of the ship at time of occurrence (latitude, longitud e and water depth i f known)
.3 Categorie s of garbage discharged o r lost
.4 Estimate d amount for each category in cubic metres
.5 Th e reason for the discharge or loss and general remarks .
4.2 Amoun t of garbage

The amount of garbage on board should be estimated in cubic metres, i f possible separately according to category. The
Garbage Record Boo k contains many references to estimated amount of garbage. I t is recognized that the accuracy of
estimating amount s of garbage i s lef t to interpretation . Volume estimates will diffe r before and afte r processing. Som e
processing procedure s ma y no t allow for a usable estimate of volume, e.g. , th e continuous processin g o f food waste .
Such factors should be taken into consideration when makin g and interpreting entries made in a record.

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RECORD OF GARBAGE DISCHARGES

Ship's name
IMO No
Garbage categories:
A. Plastic s
B. Foo d wastes
C. Domesti c wastes (e.g., paper products, rags, glass, metal, bottles, crockery, etc.)
D. Cookin g oil
E. Incinerato r Ashes
F. Operationa l wastes
G. Carg o residue s
H. Anima l Carcass(es)
I. Fishin g gear
Position of
the s h i p / Estimated
To
Date/ Remarks amount Certification/
Category To sea reception Incineration
time (e.g., discharged Signature
facility
accidental incinerated
loss)
Master's signature Dat e

Prospective amendments to
MARPOL Annex VI*
Resolution MEPC.202(62)
Amendments to the Annex of the Protoco l o f 1997

to amen d the Internationa l Conventio n fo r the Preventio n
of Pollution from Ships, 1973 , a s modified
by the Protoco l o f 1978 relatin g thereto
(Designation of the United States Caribbean Sea emission
control area and exemption of certain ships operating
in the North American emission control area and
the United States Caribbean sea emission control area
under regulations 13 and 14 and appendix VII
of MARPOL Annex VI)
RECALLING Articl e 38(a) of the Convention o n the Internationa l Maritim e Organization concernin g the functions
referred t o a s th e "197 3 Convention") , articl e V I o f the Protoco l o f 197 8 relatin g to th e Internationa l Conven -
tion fo r the Preventio n o f Pollutio n fro m Ships , 197 3 (hereinafte r referre d to a s the "197 8 Protocol" ) an d articl e
4 o f th e Protoco l o f 199 7 t o amen d th e Internationa l Conventio n fo r th e Preventio n o f Pollutio n fro m Ships ,
1973, a s modifie d b y th e Protoco l o f 197 8 relatin g theret o (hereinafte r referre d t o a s th e "199 7 Protocol") ,
modified b y th e 197 8 an d 199 7 Protocols ,
NOTING ALS O that , b y th e 199 7 Protocol , Anne x V I entitle d Regulation s fo r th e Preventio n o f Ai r Pollutio n
from Ship s wa s adde d t o th e 197 3 Conventio n (hereinafte r referre d t o a s "Anne x VI") ,
NOTING FURTHE R tha t the revise d Anne x V I wa s adopte d b y resolutio n MEPC.176(58 ) an d entere d int o forc e
on 1 Jul y 2010,
HAVING CONSIDERE D draf t amendment s t o th e revise d Anne x VI ,
1. ADOPTS , i n accordanc e wit h articl e 16(2)(d ) o f the 197 3 Convention , th e amendment s t o Anne x V I , th e
text o f which i s se t out a t anne x t o th e presen t resolution ;
* Se e pages 377-425 for a consolidated text of MARPOL Annex VI, includin g amendments adopted by resolutions MEPC.202(62) and
MEPC.203(62).

deemed t o hav e bee n accepte d o n 1 Jul y 2012, unles s prio r to tha t date , no t les s tha n on e third o f the Partie s
3. INVITE S th e Partie s t o not e that , i n accordanc e wit h articl e 16(2)fg)(ii ) o f the 197 3 Convention , th e sai d
above;
to al l Partie s t o th e 197 3 Convention , a s modifie d b y th e 197 8 an d 199 7 Protocols , certifie d copie s o f th e
present resolutio n an d th e tex t o f the amendment s containe d i n th e Annex ;
5. REQUEST S FURTHE R the Secretary-Genera l t o transmit to th e Member s o f the Organizatio n whic h ar e no t

Parties t o th e 197 3 Convention , a s modifie d b y th e 197 8 an d 199 7 Protocols , copie s o f the presen t resolutio n
and it s Annex .
Annex
Amendments to regulations 13 and 14 and appendix VII
of the revised MARPOL Annex VI
1 Paragraph 6 of regulation 13 is replaced by the following:
"6 Fo r the purpos e o f this regulation , emissio n contro l area s shal l be :
.1 th e Nort h America n area , whic h mean s th e are a describe d b y the coordinate s provide d i n appen -
dix VI I t o thi s Annex ;
.2 th e Unite d State s Caribbea n se a area , whic h mean s the area describe d b y the coordinates provide d
in appendi x VI I t o thi s Annex ; an d
.3 an y other se a area , includin g an y por t area, designate d b y the Organizatio n i n accordanc e with th e
criteria an d procedure s se t fort h i n appendi x II I t o thi s Annex. "
2 Paragraph 7.3 of regulation 13 is amended to read as follows:
"7.3 Wit h regar d t o a marin e diese l engin e wit h a powe r outpu t o f mor e tha n 5,00 0 k W an d a pe r cylin -
der displacemen t a t o r abov e 9 0 l installe d o n a shi p constructe d o n o r afte r 1 Januar y 199 0 bu t prio r t o
1 Januar y 2000 , th e Internationa l Ai r Pollutio n Preventio n Certificat e shall , fo r a marin e diese l engin e t o
which paragrap h 7. 1 o f thi s regulatio n applies , indicat e tha t eithe r a n approve d metho d ha s bee n applie d
pursuant t o paragrap h 7.1. 1 o f this regulatio n o r th e engin e ha s bee n certifie d pursuan t t o paragrap h 7.1. 2 o f
this regulatio n o r that an approve d metho d doe s no t yet exist or i s no t yet commercially available as describe d
in paragrap h 7. 2 o f this regulation. "
"3 Fo r the purpos e o f this regulation , emissio n contro l area s shal l include :
.1 th e Balti c Se a are a a s define d i n regulatio n 1.11. 2 o f Annex I an d th e Nort h Se a are a a s define d i n

regulation 1.14. 6 o f Anne x V ;
.2 th e Nort h America n are a a s describe d b y th e coordinate s provide d i n appendi x VI I t o thi s Annex ;
.3 th e Unite d State s Caribbea n Se a are a a s describe d b y th e coordinate s provide d i n appendi x VI I t o

this Annex ; an d
.4 an y other sea area , includin g any por t area, designate d b y the Organization i n accordanc e with th e
criteria an d procedure s se t forth i n appendi x II I t o thi s Annex. "

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4 A new subparagraph 4 is added to paragraph 4 of regulation 14 to read as follows:
.4 Prior to 1 January 2020, the sulphur content of fuel oil referred to in paragraph 4 of this regulation shall
not apply to ships, operating in the North American area or the United States Caribbean Sea area defined in
paragraph 3, built on or before 1 August 2011 that are powered by propulsion boilers that were not originally
designed for continued operation on marine distillate fuel or natural gas."
7 During the first 12 months immediately following entry into force of an amendment designating a specific
emission control area under paragraph 3 of this regulation, ships operating in that emission control area are
exempt from the requirements in paragraphs 4 and 6 of this regulation and from the requirements of paragraph 5
of this regulation insofar as they relate to paragraph 4 of this regulation.*"
6 Appendix VII is amended as follows:
Appendix VII
Emission control areas
(regulation 13.6 and regulation 14.3)
1 The boundaries of emission control areas designated under regulations 13.6 and 14.3, other than the
Baltic Sea and the North Sea areas, are set forth in this appendix.
2 The North American area comprises:
The 12 month exemption provided by paragraph 7 will apply for the North American emission control area until 1 August 2012.
The 12 month exemption provided by paragraph 7 will apply for the United States Caribbean Sea emission control area until
1 January 2014.




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the sea area located off the coasts of the Hawaiian Islands of Hawai'i, Maui, Oahu, Moloka'i,
Ni'ihau, Kaua'i, Lana'i, and Kaho'olawe, enclosed by geodesic lines connecting the following
coordinates:


3 The United States Caribbean Sea area includes:

.1 the sea area located off the Atlantic and Caribbean coasts of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and
the United States Virgin Islands, enclosed by geodesic lines connecting the following coordinates:


Amendments t o th e Anne x o f the Protoco l o f 199 7

to amen d th e Internationa l Conventio n fo r the Preventio n
of Pollutio n fro m Ships , 1973 , a s modifie d
by th e Protoco l o f 1978 relatin g theret o
(Inclusion of regulations on energy efficiency for ships

in MARPOL Annex VI)
RECALLING Article 38(a) of the Convention o n the Internationa l Maritim e Organization concernin g the functions
NOTING articl e 1 6 o f the Internationa l Conventio n fo r the Preventio n o f Pollutio n fro m Ships , 197 3 (hereinafte r
referred t o a s th e "197 3 Convention") , articl e V I o f the Protoco l o f 197 8 relatin g t o th e Internationa l Conven -
tion fo r the Preventio n o f Pollution fro m Ships , 197 3 (hereinafte r referre d t o a s the "197 8 Protocol" ) an d articl e
4 o f th e Protoco l o f 199 7 t o amen d th e Internationa l Conventio n fo r th e Preventio n o f Pollutio n fro m Ships ,
1973, a s modifie d b y th e Protoco l o f 197 8 relatin g theret o (hereinafte r referre d t o a s th e "199 7 Protocol") ,
modified b y th e 197 8 an d 199 7 Protocols ,
NOTING ALS O that , b y th e 199 7 Protocol , Anne x V I entitle d Regulation s fo r th e Preventio n o f Ai r Pollutio n
from Ship s wa s adde d t o th e 197 3 Conventio n (hereinafte r referre d t o a s "Anne x VI") ,
NOTING FURTHE R tha t th e revise d Anne x V I wa s adopte d b y resolutio n MEPC . 176(58 ) an d entere d int o forc e
on 1 Jul y 2010,
RECOGNIZING tha t th e amendment s t o Anne x V I an d inclusio n o f a ne w chapte r 4 inten d t o improv e energ y

efficiency fo r ship s throug h a se t o f technica l performanc e standards , whic h woul d resul t i n reductio n o f
emissions o f an y substance s tha t originat e fro m fue l oi l an d it s combustio n process , includin g thos e alread y
controlled b y Anne x VI ,
RECOGNIZING ALS O tha t adoptio n o f the amendment s t o Anne x V I i n n o wa y prejudge s th e negotiation s hel d
in othe r internationa l fora , suc h a s the Unite d Nation s Framewor k Conventio n o n Climat e Chang e (UNFCCC) ,
nor affec t th e position s o f the countrie s tha t participat e i n suc h negotiation ,
HAVING CONSIDERE D draf t amendment s t o th e revise d Anne x V I fo r inclusio n o f regulation s o n energ y

efficiency fo r ships ,
1. ADOPTS , i n accordanc e wit h articl e 16(2)(d ) o f the 197 3 Convention , th e amendment s t o Anne x VI , th e
text of which i s se t ou t i n th e anne x t o th e presen t resolution ;
2. DETERMINES , i n accordanc e with articl e 16(2)(f)(iii ) o f the 197 3 Convention , tha t the amendments shal l b e
deemed t o hav e bee n accepte d o n 1 Jul y 2012 , unles s prio r to that date, no t les s tha n on e thir d o f the Partie s
or Partie s th e combine d merchan t fleet s o f whic h constitut e no t les s tha n 5 0 pe r cen t o f the gros s tonnag e o f
the world' s merchan t fleet , hav e communicate d t o th e Organizatio n thei r objectio n t o th e amendments ;

above;
to al l Partie s t o th e 197 3 Convention , a s modifie d b y th e 197 8 an d 199 7 Protocols , certifie d copie s o f th e
present resolutio n an d th e tex t o f the amendment s containe d i n th e Annex ;
5. REQUEST S FURTHE R the Secretary-Genera l t o transmit t o th e Member s o f the Organizatio n whic h ar e no t

Parties t o th e 197 3 Convention , a s modifie d b y th e 197 8 an d 199 7 Protocols , copie s o f the presen t resolutio n
and it s Annex ; an d
6. INVITE S th e Partie s t o MARPO L Anne x V I an d othe r Membe r Government s t o brin g th e amendment s t o

MARPOL Anne x V I t o th e attentio n o f shipowners, shi p operators , shipbuilders , shi p designers , marin e diese l
engine an d equipmen t manufacturer s a s wel l a s an y othe r intereste d groups .
Annex
Amendments to MARPOL Annex VI on regulations for the prevention of air pollution from
ships by inclusion of new regulations on energy efficiency for ships
Chapter 1 -Genera l
Regulation 1
Application
1 The regulation is amended as follows:
'The provision s o f this Anne x shal l appl y to al l ships , excep t where expressly provide d otherwis e i n regulation s
3, 5 , 6 , 13 , 15 , 16 , 18 , 19 , 20 , 2 1 an d 22 o f this Annex."
Regulation 2
Definitions
2 Paragraph 21 is amended as follows:
'21 Tanker i n relatio n t o regulatio n 1 5 o f thi s Anne x mean s a n oi l tanke r a s define d i n regulatio n 1 o f
Annex I o f the presen t Convention o r a chemica l tanke r a s define d i n regulatio n 1 o f Annex I I o f the presen t
Convention."
3 The following is added at the end of regulation 2:
'For th e purpos e o f chapte r 4 o f this Annex :

.1 fo r which th e buildin g contrac t i s place d o n o r afte r 1 Januar y 2013; o r
construction o n o r afte r 1 Jul y 2013; o r
.3 th e deliver y o f which i s o n o r afte r 1 Jul y 2015 .
24 Major Conversion mean s i n relatio n t o chapte r 4 o f this Anne x a conversio n o f a ship :

.1 whic h substantiall y alter s th e dimensions , carryin g capacit y o r engin e powe r o f the ship ; o r
.2 whic h change s th e typ e o f the ship ; o r

.3 th e inten t o f whic h i n th e opinio n o f th e Administratio n i s substantiall y t o prolon g th e lif e o f th e

ship; o r
.4 whic h otherwis e s o alter s th e shi p that , i f i t wer e a ne w ship , i t woul d becom e subjec t to relevan t
provisions o f the presen t Conventio n no t applicabl e t o i t a s a n existin g ship ; o r
.5 whic h substantiall y alter s th e energ y efficienc y o f th e shi p an d include s an y modification s tha t

could caus e th e shi p t o excee d th e applicabl e require d EED I a s se t ou t i n regulatio n 2 1 o f thi s
Annex.
'25 Bulk carrier mean s a shi p whic h i s intende d primaril y t o carr y dr y carg o i n bulk , includin g suc h type s
as or e carrier s a s define d i n regulatio n 1 o f chapter XI I o f SOLAS 7 4 (a s amended ) bu t excluding combinatio n
carriers.
26 Gas carrier mean s a carg o shi p constructe d o r adapte d an d use d fo r th e carriag e i n bul k o f any liquefie d
gas.
27 Tanker i n relatio n t o chapte r 4 o f this Anne x mean s a n oi l tanke r a s define d i n regulatio n 1 o f Annex I
of the presen t Convention o r a chemica l tanke r or an NL S tanker as define d i n regulatio n 1 o f Annex I I o f the
28 Container ship mean s a shi p designe d exclusivel y fo r th e carriag e o f container s i n hold s an d o n deck .
29 General cargo ship mean s a shi p wit h a multi-dec k o r singl e dec k hul l designe d primaril y fo r the carriag e
of general cargo . Thi s definitio n exclude s specialize d dr y carg o ships , whic h ar e no t include d i n th e calcula -
tion o f reference line s for general carg o ships , namel y livestoc k carrier , barg e carrier , heav y loa d carrier , yach t
carrier, nuclea r fue l carrier .
30 Refrigerated cargo carrier mean s a shi p designe d exclusivel y fo r th e carriag e o f refrigerate d cargoe s i n
holds.
31 Combination carrier mean s a shi p designe d t o loa d 100 % deadweigh t wit h bot h liqui d an d dr y carg o i n
bulk.
32 Passenger ship mean s a shi p whic h carrie s mor e tha n 1 2 passengers .
33 Ro-ro cargo ship (vehicle carrier) mean s a mult i dec k roll-on-roll-of f carg o shi p designe d fo r the carriag e
of empt y car s an d trucks .
34 Ro-ro cargo ship mean s a shi p designe d fo r th e carriag e o f roll-on-roll-of f carg o transportatio n units .
35 Ro-ro passenger ship mean s a passenge r shi p wit h roll-on-roll-of f carg o spaces .
36 Attained EEDI i s th e EED I valu e achieve d b y a n individua l shi p i n accordanc e wit h regulatio n 2 0 o f this
Annex.
37 Required EEDI i s th e maximu m valu e o f attained EED I tha t i s allowe d b y regulatio n 2 1 o f this Anne x fo r
the specifi c shi p typ e an d size. "

Regulation 5
Surveys
1 Ever y shi p o f 400 gros s tonnag e an d abov e an d ever y fixe d an d floatin g drillin g ri g an d othe r platform s
shall, t o ensur e complianc e wit h th e requirement s o f chapter 3 o f this Annex , b e subjec t to th e survey s speci -
fied below :
.1 A n initia l surve y befor e th e shi p i s pu t int o servic e o r befor e th e certificat e require d unde r regula -
tion 6 o f thi s Anne x i s issue d fo r th e firs t time . Thi s surve y shal l b e suc h a s t o ensur e tha t th e

equipment, systems , fittings , arrangement s an d materia l full y compl y wit h th e applicabl e require -
ments o f chapte r 3 o f thi s Annex ;
.2 A renewa l surve y a t interval s specifie d b y th e Administration , bu t no t exceeding five years, excep t
where regulatio n 9.2 , 9.5 , 9. 6 o r 9. 7 o f this Anne x i s applicable . Th e renewa l surve y shal l b e suc h
applicable requirement s o f chapte r 3 o f thi s Annex ;
.3 A n intermediat e surve y withi n thre e month s befor e o r afte r th e secon d anniversar y dat e o r withi n
three month s befor e o r afte r th e thir d anniversar y dat e o f the certificat e whic h shal l tak e th e plac e
of one o f the annua l survey s specifie d i n paragrap h 1. 4 o f this regulation . Th e intermediat e surve y
requirements o f chapter 3 o f this Anne x an d ar e i n goo d workin g order . Suc h intermediat e survey s
shall b e endorse d o n th e IAP P Certificat e issue d unde r regulatio n 6 o r 7 o f this Annex ;
.4 A n annua l surve y withi n thre e month s befor e o r afte r eac h anniversar y dat e o f th e certificate ,
including a genera l inspectio n o f th e equipment , systems , fittings , arrangement s an d materia l
referred t o i n paragrap h 1. 1 o f this regulatio n t o ensur e tha t they hav e bee n maintaine d i n accord -
ance with paragrap h 5 o f this regulatio n an d tha t they remai n satisfactor y fo r the servic e fo r whic h
the shi p i s intended . Suc h annua l survey s shal l b e endorse d o n th e IAP P Certificat e issue d unde r
regulation 6 o r 7 o f this Annex ; an d
tion o r afte r a repai r resultin g from investigation s prescribe d i n paragrap h 6 o f this regulation . Th e
survey shall b e such a s to ensure that the necessar y repair s or renewal s hav e been effectivel y made ,
that the shi p complie s i n al l respect s wit h th e requirement s o f chapter 3 o f this Annex. "
2I n the case of ships of less than 400 gross tonnage, the Administration ma y establish appropriat e measures
in orde r t o ensur e tha t th e applicabl e provision s o f chapte r 3 o f this Anne x ar e complie d with. "
6 A new paragraph 4 is added after existing paragraph 3 as follows:
4 Ship s to which chapte r 4 o f this Annex applies shal l als o b e subject to the survey s specifie d below , takin g
into accoun t guideline s adopte d b y th e Organization: *
.1 A n initia l surve y befor e a ne w shi p i s pu t i n servic e an d befor e the Internationa l Energ y Efficienc y
Certificate i s issued . Th e surve y shal l verif y tha t th e ship' s attaine d EED I i s i n accordanc e wit h
the requirement s i n chapte r 4 o f this Annex , an d tha t th e SEEM P require d b y regulatio n 2 2 o f this
Annex i s o n board ;
.2 A genera l o r partia l survey , accordin g t o th e circumstances , afte r a majo r conversio n o f a shi p
to whic h thi s regulatio n applies . Th e surve y shal l ensur e tha t th e attaine d EED I i s recalculate d a s
necessary an d meet s th e requiremen t o f regulatio n 2 1 o f thi s Annex , wit h th e reductio n facto r
applicable t o th e shi p typ e an d siz e o f th e converte d shi p i n th e phas e correspondin g t o th e dat e
of contract or kee l layin g o r deliver y determine d fo r the origina l shi p i n accordanc e wit h regulatio n
2.23 o f thi s Annex ;
.3 I n case s wher e th e majo r conversio n o f a ne w o r existin g shi p i s s o extensiv e tha t th e shi p i s

regarded b y the Administration a s a newl y constructed ship , th e Administration shal l determin e th e
necessity of an initia l surve y on attaine d EEDI . Suc h a survey , i f determined necessary , shal l ensur e
that the attaine d EED I i s calculate d an d meet s the requiremen t of regulatio n 2 1 o f this Annex , wit h
the reductio n facto r applicabl e correspondin g t o th e shi p typ e an d siz e o f the converte d shi p a t the
date o f the contrac t of the conversion , o r i n th e absenc e o f a contract , th e commencemen t dat e o f
the conversion . Th e surve y shal l als o verif y that the SEEM P require d b y regulatio n 2 2 o f this Anne x
is on board ; an d
* Refe r to Guidelines o n Surve y and Certificatio n o f the Energ y Efficienc y Desig n Index .

.4 Fo r existin g ships , th e verificatio n o f th e requiremen t t o hav e a SEEM P o n boar d accordin g t o

regulation 2 2 o f this Anne x shal l tak e plac e a t the firs t intermediat e o r renewa l surve y identifie d i n
paragraph 1 o f this regulation , whicheve r i s th e first , o n o r after 1 Januar y 2013. "
7 Paragraph 4 is renumbered paragraph 5.
8 Paragraph 5 is renumbered paragraph 6 .
Regulation 6
Issue or endorsement of a Certificate
9 The heading is amended as follows:
"Issue or endorsement of Certificates"
10 The following sub-heading is added at the beginning of the regulation:
'international Air Pollution Prevention Certificate"
"2 A shi p constructe d befor e th e dat e thi s Anne x enter s int o forc e fo r tha t particula r ship' s Administration ,
shall b e issue d with a n Internationa l Ai r Pollution Preventio n Certificat e i n accordanc e with paragrap h 1 o f this
regulation n o late r tha n th e firs t schedule d dry-dockin g afte r th e dat e o f such entr y int o force , bu t i n n o cas e
later tha n thre e year s afte r this date. "
12 The following is added at the end of the regulation:
"International Energy Efficiency Certificate
4A n Internationa l Energ y Efficienc y Certificat e fo r th e shi p shal l b e issue d afte r a surve y i n accordanc e
with th e provision s o f regulatio n 5. 4 o f this Anne x t o an y shi p o f 400 gros s tonnag e an d abov e befor e tha t shi p
may engag e i n voyage s t o port s o r offshor e terminal s unde r th e jurisdictio n o f other Parties .
5 Th e certificat e shal l b e issue d o r endorse d eithe r b y th e Administratio n o r an y organizatio n dul y author -

ized b y it. * I n ever y case , th e Administratio n assume s ful l responsibilit y fo r th e certificate. "
Regulation 7
"1 A Part y may , a t th e reques t o f the Administration , caus e a shi p t o b e surveye d and , i f satisfie d tha t th e
applicable provision s o f this Annex ar e complie d with , shal l issu e or authoriz e the issuanc e of an Internationa l
Air Pollutio n Preventio n Certificat e o r a n Internationa l Energ y Efficienc y Certificat e t o th e ship , an d wher e
appropriate, endors e o r authoriz e th e endorsemen t o f suc h certificate s o n th e ship , i n accordanc e wit h thi s
Annex."
"4 N o Internationa l Ai r Pollutio n Preventio n Certificat e or Internationa l Energ y Efficienc y Certificat e shal l b e
issued t o a shi p whic h i s entitle d t o fl y the flag o f a Stat e which i s no t a Party. "
* Refe r t o th e Guideline s fo r the authorizatio n o f organizations actin g o n behal f of the Administration , adopte d b y th e Organizatio n
by resolutio n A.739(18) , a s amended b y resolutio n MSC.208(81) , an d the Specification s o n th e surve y an d certificatio n function s of

Regulation 8
Form of Certificate
"Form of Certificates"
76 The following subheading is added, and the existing regulation is renumbered as paragraph 1:
"International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate"
17 The following new paragraph 2 is added at the end of the regulation:
2 Th e Internationa l Energ y Efficienc y Certificat e shal l b e draw n u p i n a for m correspondin g t o th e mode l

given i n appendi x VII I t o this Anne x an d shal l b e a t leas t i n English , Frenc h o r Spanish . I f an officia l languag e
of the issuin g Part y i s als o used , thi s shal l prevai l i n cas e of a disput e o r discrepancy. "
Regulation 9
Duration and Validity of Certificate
"Duration and Validity of Certificates"
19 The following subheading is added at the beginning of the regulation:
"International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate"
20 The following is added at the end of the regulation:
10 Th e Internationa l Energ y Efficienc y Certificat e shal l b e vali d throughou t the lif e o f the shi p subjec t to th e
provisions o f paragraph 1 1 below .
11 A n Internationa l Energ y Efficienc y Certificat e issue d unde r thi s Anne x shal l ceas e t o b e vali d i n an y of
the followin g cases :
.1 i f the shi p i s withdraw n fro m servic e o r i f a ne w certificat e i s issue d followin g majo r conversio n o f
the ship ; o r
.2 upo n transfe r o f the shi p t o th e fla g o f another State . A ne w certificat e shal l onl y b e issue d whe n
requirements o f chapte r 4 o f thi s Annex . I n th e cas e o f a transfe r betwee n Parties , i f requeste d
within thre e month s afte r the transfer ha s take n place , th e Governmen t of the Part y whos e fla g the
ship wa s formerl y entitle d t o fly shall , a s soo n a s possible , transmi t to th e Administration copie s of
the certificat e carrie d b y the shi p befor e th e transfer and, i f available, copie s o f the relevan t surve y
reports."
Regulation 10
Port State Control on Operational Requirements
21 A new paragraph 5 is added at the end of the regulation as follows:
"5 I n relatio n t o chapte r 4 o f thi s Annex , an y por t Stat e inspectio n shal l b e limite d t o verifying , whe n
appropriate, tha t ther e i s a vali d Internationa l Energ y Efficienc y Certificat e o n board , i n accordanc e wit h
article 5 o f the Convention. "

22 A new chapter 4 is added at the end of the Annex as follows:
"Chapter 4 - Regulation s o n energ y efficienc y fo r ship s

Regulation 19
Application
1 Thi s chapte r shal l appl y t o al l ship s o f 400 gros s tonnag e an d above .
2 Th e provision s o f this chapte r shal l no t appl y to :

.1 ship s solel y engage d i n voyage s withi n water s subjec t to th e sovereignt y o r jurisdiction o f the Stat e
the fla g o f whic h th e shi p i s entitle d t o fly . However , eac h Part y shoul d ensure , b y th e adoptio n
of appropriat e measures , tha t suc h ship s ar e constructe d an d ac t i n a manne r consisten t wit h th e
requirements o f chapter 4 o f this Annex , s o far a s i s reasonabl e an d practicable .
3 Regulation s 2 0 an d 2 1 o f thi s Anne x shal l no t appl y t o ship s whic h hav e diesel-electri c propulsion ,
turbine propulsio n o r hybri d propulsio n systems .
4 Notwithstandin g th e provision s o f paragrap h 1 o f thi s regulation , th e Administratio n ma y waiv e th e

requirement fo r a shi p o f 40 0 gros s tonnag e an d abov e fro m complyin g wit h regulation s 2 0 an d 2 1 o f thi s
Annex.
5 Th e provisio n o f paragraph 4 o f this regulatio n shal l no t appl y t o ship s o f 400 gros s tonnag e an d above :
.1 fo r which th e buildin g contrac t i s place d o n o r afte r 1 Januar y 2017 ; o r
construction o n o r afte r 1 Jul y 2017 ; o r
.3 th e deliver y o f which i s o n o r after 1 Jul y 2019 ; o r
.4 i n case s of a majo r conversion o f a ne w or existing ship, a s define d i n regulatio n 2.2 4 o f this Annex,
on o r afte r 1 Januar y 2017 , an d i n whic h regulation s 5.4. 2 an d 5.4. 3 o f this Anne x apply .
6 Th e Administratio n o f a Part y t o th e presen t Conventio n whic h allow s applicatio n o f paragrap h 4 , o r

suspends, withdraw s or declines the application o f that paragraph, t o a ship entitled to fly it s flag shall forthwit h
communicate t o th e Organizatio n fo r circulatio n t o th e Partie s t o th e presen t Protoco l particular s thereof , fo r
their information .
Regulation 2 0
Attained Energy Efficiency Design Index (Attained EEDI)
1 Th e attaine d EED I shal l b e calculate d for :

.1 eac h ne w ship ;
.2 eac h ne w shi p whic h ha s undergon e a majo r conversion ; an d
.3 eac h ne w o r existin g shi p whic h ha s undergon e a majo r conversion , tha t i s s o extensiv e tha t th e
ship i s regarde d b y the Administratio n a s a newl y constructed shi p
which fall s int o one or mor e of the categories i n regulation s 2.25 t o 2.35 o f this Annex . Th e attaine d EED I shal l
be specifi c t o eac h shi p an d shal l indicat e the estimate d performanc e o f the shi p i n term s o f energy efficiency ,
and b e accompanie d b y th e EED I technica l fil e tha t contain s th e informatio n necessar y fo r th e calculatio n o f
the attained EED I an d that shows the proces s o f calculation. Th e attained EED I shal l b e verified, base d on th e
EEDI technica l file , eithe r b y th e Administratio n o r b y an y organization * dul y authorize d b y it .
* Refe r t o the Guideline s fo r th e authorizatio n o f organizations actin g o n behal f of the Administration , adopte d b y th e Organizatio n
by resolutio n A.739(18) , a s amende d b y resolutio n MSC.208(81) , an d the Specification s on th e survey and certificatio n function s of

2 Th e attaine d EED I shal l b e calculate d takin g int o accoun t guidelines * develope d b y th e Organization .
Regulation 21
Required EEDI
1 Fo r each :
.1 ne w ship;
.2 ne w shi p whic h ha s undergon e a majo r conversion ; an d
.3 ne w o r existin g shi p whic h ha s undergon e a majo r conversio n tha t i s s o extensiv e tha t th e shi p i s
regarded b y th e Administratio n a s a newl y constructe d shi p whic h fall s int o on e o f the categorie s
defined i n regulation s 2.2 5 t o 2.3 1 o f thi s Anne x an d t o whic h thi s chapte r i s applicable , th e
attained EED I shal l b e a s follows :
where X i s th e reductio n facto r specifie d i n Tabl e 1 fo r th e require d EED I compare d t o th e EED I

reference line .
2 Fo r eac h ne w an d existin g shi p tha t ha s undergon e a majo r conversio n whic h i s s o extensiv e tha t th e
ship i s regarde d b y th e Administratio n a s a newl y constructe d ship , th e attaine d EED I shal l b e calculate d an d
meet th e requiremen t o f paragrap h 21. 1 wit h th e reductio n facto r applicabl e correspondin g t o th e shi p typ e
and siz e o f th e converte d shi p a t th e dat e o f the contrac t o f th e conversion , o r i n th e absenc e o f a contract ,
the commencemen t dat e o f the conversion .
Table 1 - Reduction factors (in percentage) for the EEDI relative to the EEDI reference line
Phase 0 Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3

Ship Type Size 1 Jan 2013 - 1 Jan 2015 - 1 Jan 2020 - 1 Jan 2025
31 Dec 2014 31 Dec 2019 31 Dec 2024 and onwards
Bulk carrie r 20,000 DW T an d abov e 0 10 20 30
1 0 , 0 0 0 - 2 0 , 0 0 0 DW T n/a 0-10 a 0-20 a
0-30 a
Gas carrie r 10,000 DW T an d abov e 0 10 20 30
a a
2 , 0 0 0 - 1 0 , 0 0 0 DW T n/a 0-10 0-20 0-30 a
Tanker 20,000 DW T an d abov e 0 10 20 30
a a
4,000 - 20,00 0 DW T n/a 0-10 0-20 0-30 a
Container shi p 15,000 DW T an d abov e 0 10 20 30
a a
1 0 , 0 0 0 - 1 5 , 0 0 0 DW T n/a 0-10 0-20 0-30 a
General Carg o ship s 15,000 DW T an d abov e 0 10 15 30
a a
3 , 0 0 0 - 1 5 , 0 0 0 DW T n/a 0-10 0-15 0-30 a
Refrigerated carg o carrie r 5,000 DW T an d abov e 0 10 15 30
3,000 - 5,00 0 DW T n/a 0-10 a 0-15 a 0-30 a
Combination carrie r 20,000 DW T an d abov e 0 10 20 30
a a
4,000 - 20,00 0 DW T n/a 0-10 0-20 0-30 a
a
Reductio n facto r to b e linearl y interpolate d betwee n th e two value s dependen t upo n vesse l size . Th e lowe r value o f the reductio n
factor i s to be applied to the smaller ship size.
n/a mean s that no required EED I applies .
* Guideline s on th e method o f calculation o f the Energ y Efficienc y Desig n Inde x for ne w ships .

3 Th e Referenc e lin e values shal l b e calculate d a s follows :
Reference lin e valu e = a . b -c
where a , b an d c ar e the parameter s give n i n Tabl e 2 .
Table 2 - Parameters for determination of reference values for the different ship types
Ship type defined in regulation 2 a b c

2.25 Bul k carrie r 961.79 DVVT o f the shi p 0.477
2.26 Ga s carrie r 1120.00 DWT o f the shi p 0.456
2.27 Tanke r 1218.80 DVVT o f the shi p 0.488
2.28 Containe r shi p 174.22 DVVT o f the shi p 0.201
2.29 Genera l carg o shi p 107.48 DWT o f th e shi p 0.216
2.30 Refrigerate d carg o carrie r 227.01 DWT o f th e shi p 0.244
2.31 Combinatio n carrie r 1219.00 DWT o f th e shi p 0.488
4I f the desig n o f a shi p allow s i t t o fal l int o mor e tha n on e o f the abov e shi p typ e definition s specifie d i n
table 2 , th e require d EED I fo r th e shi p shal l b e th e mos t stringen t (th e lowest ) require d EEDI .
5 Fo r eac h shi p t o whic h thi s regulatio n applies , th e installe d propulsio n powe r shal l no t b e les s tha n th e
propulsion powe r neede d t o maintai n th e manoeuvrabilit y o f the shi p unde r advers e condition s a s define d i n
the guideline s t o b e develope d b y th e Organization .
6A t th e beginnin g o f phas e 1 an d a t th e midpoin t o f phas e 2 , th e Organizatio n shal l revie w th e statu s

of technologica l development s and , i f prove n necessary , amen d th e tim e periods , th e EED I referenc e lin e
parameters fo r relevan t shi p types an d reductio n rate s se t out i n thi s regulation .
Regulation 22
Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP)
1 Eac h shi p shall kee p on boar d a ship specific Ship Energ y Efficienc y Management Plan (SEEMP) . Thi s may
form par t o f the ship' s Safet y Managemen t Syste m (SMS) .
2 Th e SEEM P shal l b e develope d takin g int o accoun t guideline s adopte d b y th e Organization .
Regulation 23
Promotion of technical co-operation and transfer of technology
relating to the improvement of energy efficiency of ships
1 Administration s shall , i n co-operatio n wit h th e Organizatio n an d othe r internationa l bodies , promot e

and provide , a s appropriate , suppor t directl y o r throug h th e Organizatio n t o States , especiall y developin g
States, tha t reques t technical assistance .
2 Th e Administratio n o f a Part y shal l co-operat e activel y wit h othe r Parties , subjec t t o it s nationa l laws ,
regulations an d policies , t o promot e the developmen t an d transfe r o f technology an d exchang e o f informatio n
to. State s whic h reques t technica l assistance , particularl y developin g States , i n respec t o f the implementatio n
of measure s t o fulfi l th e requirement s o f chapter 4 o f this annex , i n particula r regulation s 19. 4 t o 19.6. "

23 A new appendix VIII is added at the end of the Annex as follows:
"Appendix VII I
Form o f International Energ y Efficienc y (IEE ) Certificat e
INTERNATIONAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY CERTIFICATE
Issued under the provisions of the Protocol of 1997, as amended by resolution MEPC.203(62), to amend the International
Convention for the Prevention of Pollution by Ships, 1973, as modified by the Protocol of 1978 related thereto (hereinafter
referred to as "th e Convention") unde r the authority of the Government of:
(full designation of the Party)
by
Particulars o f ship*
Name of ship
Distinctive number or letters ,
+
IMO Number
Port of registry
Gross tonnage
THIS IS TO CERTIFY:
1 Tha t the ship has been surveyed in accordance with regulation 5.4 of Annex VI of the Convention; and
2 Tha t the survey shows that the ship complies with the applicable requirements in regulation 20, regulation 21 and
regulation 22.
Completion dat e of survey on which this Certificate is based (dd/mm/yyyy )
Issued at
Date (dd/mm/yyyy )
issuing the Certificate) ,
* Alternatively , th e particulars of the ship ma y b e place d horizontall y i n boxes .

+
I n accordanc e with th e IM O shi p identificatio n numbe r scheme, adopte d b y the Organizatio n b y resolutio n A.600(15) .

Supplement to the International Energy Efficiency Certificate

(IEE Certificate)
RECORD OF CONSTRUCTION RELATING TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY

in respec t of the provision s of Annex I o f the Internationa l Conventio n for the Preventio n o f Pollution from Ships , 1973 ,
as modified by the Protocol of 1978 relating thereto (hereinafter referred to as "the Convention").
Notes:
1 Thi s Record shall be permanently attached to the IEE Certificate. The IEE Certificate shall be available on board
the ship at all times.
2 Th e Record shall b e at least in English , Frenc h or Spanish. I f an official languag e of the issuing Part y is also
used, this shall prevail in case of a dispute or discrepancy.
3 Entrie s in boxes shall be made by inserting either: a cross (x) for the answers "yes" and "applicable"; or a dash
(-) for the answers "no" and "no t applicable", a s appropriate.
4 Unles s otherwise stated, regulations mentioned in this Record refer to regulations in Annex VI of the Convention,
and resolutions or circulars refer to those adopted by the International Maritim e Organization.
1.1 Nam e of ship
1.2 IM O number
1.3 Dat e of building contrac t
1.4 Gros s tonnage

1.5 Deadweigh t
1.6 Typ e of ship*
2 Propulsion system
2.1 Diese l propulsio n
2.2 Diesel-electri c propulsio n
2.3 Turbin e propulsio n

2.4 Hybri d propulsio n
2.5 Propulsio n system other than any of the above
3 Attained Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI)

3.1 Th e Attained EEDI in accordance with regulation 20.1 i s calculated based
on the information contained in the EEDI technical file which also shows
the process of calculating the Attained EED I
The Attained EED I is : gram s C0 2 /tonne-mile
3.2 Th e Attained EEDI is not calculated as:
3.2.1 th e ship is exempt under regulation 20.1 a s it is not a new ship as defined in regulation 2.23 . . . .
3.2.2 th e type of propulsion system i s exempt in accordance with regulatio n 19. 3
3.2.3 th e requirement of regulation 20 is waived b y the ship's Administration
in accordance with regulation 19. 4
3.2.4 th e type of ship is exempt in accordance with regulation 20.1
* Insert ship type in accordance with definitions specified in regulation 2. Ships falling into more than one of the ship types defined in
regulation 2 should be considered as being the ship type with the most stringent (the lowest) required EEDI. If ship does not fall into
the ship types defined in regulation 2, insert "Ship other than any of the ship type defined in regulation 2".

4 Required EEDI
4.1 Require d EED I is : gram s C0 2 /tonne-mile
4.2 Th e required EEDI is not applicable as:
4.2.2 th e type of propulsion system is exempt in accordance with regulation 19. 3
4.2.3 th e requirement of regulation 21 i s waived by the ship's Administration i n accordance
with regulation 19.4
4.2.4 th e type of ship is exempt in accordance with regulation 21.1
4.2.5 th e ship's capacity is below the minimum capacity threshold in Table 1 o f regulation 21.2
5 Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan

5.1 Th e ship is provided with a Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP)
6 EEDI technical file

6.1 Th e IEE Certificate is accompanied by the EEDI technical file in compliance with regulation 20.1 . . .
6.2 Th e EEDI technical file identification/verification numbe r
6.3 Th e EEDI technical file verification date
Issued at
Date (dd/mm/yyyy )
(dare of issue) (signature of duly authorized official
issuing the Record)
(seal or stamp of the issuing authority, as appropriate)"

Consolidated tex t of MARPOL Anne x VI , includin g
amendments adopte d b y resolution s MEPC.202(62 )
and MEPC.203(62) *
Regulations for the prevention of air pollution from ships
Chapter 1 - General
Regulation 1
Application
The provisions of this Annex shall apply to all ships , except where expressly provided otherwise in regulation s
3, 5, 6, 13, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21 an d 22 of this Annex.
Regulation 2
Definitions
For the purpose of this Annex:
1 Annex means Annex VI to the International Conventio n for the Prevention o f Pollution from Ships , 197 3
(MARPOL), a s modifie d b y the Protoco l o f 197 8 relatin g thereto, an d a s modifie d b y th e Protoco l o f 1997 ,
as amende d b y th e Organization , provide d tha t suc h amendment s ar e adopte d an d brough t int o forc e i n
accordance with the provisions of article 1 6 of the present Convention.
2 A similar stage of construction mean s the stage at which:

.1 constructio n identifiabl e with a specific ship begins; and
.2 assembl y of that ship has commenced comprising at least 50 tonnes or one per cent of the estimated
mass of all structura l material , whicheve r i s less . \
\
3 Anniversary date means the day and the month of each year that will correspon d to the date of expiry of
the International Ai r Pollutio n Preventio n Certificate .
4 Auxiliary control device means a system, function or control strategy installed on a marine diesel engine
that is use d to protect the engine and/or it s ancillary equipment against operating conditions that could resul t
in damage or failure, or that is used to facilitate the starting of the engine. An auxiliary control device may also
be a strategy or measure that has been satisfactorily demonstrated no t to be a defeat device.
5 Continuous feeding is defined as the process whereby waste is fed int o a combustion chamber without
human assistance while the incinerator is in normal operating conditions with the combustion chamber opera-
tive temperature between 850° C and 1,200°C .
6 Defeat device mean s a devic e tha t measures , sense s o r respond s t o operatin g variable s (e.g. , engin e
speed, temperature, intak e pressure or any other parameter) for the purpose of activating, modulating , delay -
ing or deactivating the operation o f any component or the function o f the emission contro l syste m suc h tha t
* revise d Anne x VI entered int o force on 1 Jul y 2010. The amendments adopted by resolutions MEPC.202(62) and MEPC.203(62) are
expected to enter into force on 1 Januar y 2013.

the effectivenes s o f th e emissio n contro l syste m i s reduce d unde r condition s encountere d durin g norma l
operation, unles s th e us e o f suc h a devic e i s substantiall y include d i n th e applie d emissio n certificatio n tes t
procedures.
7 Emission mean s an y releas e o f substances , subjec t t o contro l b y thi s Annex , fro m ship s int o th e atmos -
phere o r sea .
8 Emission control area mean s a n are a wher e th e adoptio n o f specia l mandator y measure s fo r emission s
from ship s i s require d t o prevent , reduc e an d contro l ai r pollutio n fro m N O x o r SO x an d particulat e matte r
or al l thre e type s o f emission s an d thei r attendan t advers e impact s o n huma n healt h an d th e environment .
Emission contro l area s shal l includ e those liste d in , o r designated under , regulation s 1 3 an d 1 4 o f this Annex.
9 Fuel oil mean s an y fue l delivere d t o an d intende d fo r combustio n purpose s fo r propulsio n o r operatio n
on boar d a ship , includin g distillate an d residua l fuels .
10 Gross tonnage mean s th e gros s tonnag e calculate d i n accordanc e wit h th e tonnag e measuremen t regula -
tions containe d i n Anne x I t o th e Internationa l Conventio n o n Tonnag e Measurement s o f Ships, 1969 , o r an y
successor Convention .
11 Installations i n relatio n t o regulatio n 1 2 o f thi s Anne x mean s th e installatio n o f systems , equipmen t

including portabl e fire-extinguishin g units , insulation , o r othe r materia l o n a ship , bu t exclude s th e repai r o r
recharge o f previousl y installe d systems , equipment , insulatio n o r othe r material , o r th e recharg e o f portabl e
fire-extinguishing units .
12 Installed mean s a marin e diese l engin e tha t i s o r i s intende d t o b e fitte d o n a ship , includin g a portabl e
auxiliary marin e diese l engine , onl y i f it s fuelling , coolin g o r exhaus t syste m i s a n integra l par t o f the ship . A
fuelling syste m i s considere d integra l t o th e shi p onl y i f i t i s permanentl y affixe d t o th e ship . Thi s definitio n
includes a marin e diesel engin e that i s use d t o supplemen t or augment the installe d powe r capacity of the ship
and i s intende d t o b e a n integra l par t of the ship .
13 Irrational emission control strategy mean s an y strateg y o r measur e that , whe n th e shi p i s operate d unde r
normal condition s o f use , reduce s th e effectivenes s o f a n emissio n contro l syste m t o a leve l belo w tha t
expected o n th e applicabl e emissio n tes t procedures .
14 Marine diesel engine mean s an y reciprocatin g interna l combustio n engin e operatin g o n liqui d o r dua l
fuel, t o whic h regulatio n 1 3 o f this Anne x applies , includin g booster/compoun d system s i f applied.
15 NOx Technical Code mean s th e Technica l Cod e o n Contro l o f Emissio n o f Nitroge n Oxide s fro m Marin e
Diesel Engine s adopte d b y resolutio n 2 o f the 199 7 MARPO L Conference , a s amende d b y th e Organization ,
provided tha t suc h amendment s ar e adopte d an d brough t int o forc e i n accordanc e wit h th e provision s o f
article 1 6 o f the presen t Convention .
16 Ozone-depleting substances mean s controlle d substance s define d i n paragrap h (4 ) o f articl e 1 o f th e

Montreal Protoco l o n Substance s tha t Deplet e th e Ozon e Layer , 1987 , liste d i n Annexe s A , B , C o r E t o th e
said Protoco l i n forc e a t the tim e o f application o r interpretatio n o f this Annex .
Ozone-depleting substance s tha t ma y b e foun d o n boar d shi p include , bu t ar e no t limite d to :

Halon 121 1 Bromochlorodifluoromethan e
Halon 130 1 Bromotrifluoromethan e
Halon 240 2 1,2-Dibromo-1,1,2,2-tetraflouroethan e
(also know n a s Halo n 114B2 )
CFC-11 Trichlorofluoromethan e
CFC-12 Dichlorodifluoromethan e
CFC-113 1,1,2-Trichloro-1,2,2-trifluoroethan e
CFC-114 1,2-Dichloro-1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethan e
CFC-115 Chloropentafluoroethan e

4 - Consolidated text of MARPOL Annex VI including resolutions MEPC.202(62) and MEPC.203(62)
17 Shipboard incineration mean s th e incineratio n o f waste s o r othe r matte r o n boar d a ship , i f suc h waste s
or othe r matte r wer e generate d durin g th e norma l operatio n o f that ship .
18 Shipboard incinerator mean s a shipboar d facilit y designe d fo r th e primar y purpos e o f incineration .
19 Ships constructed mean s ship s th e keel s o f which ar e lai d o r tha t ar e a t a simila r stag e o f construction.
20 Sludge oil mean s sludg e fro m th e fue l oi l o r lubricatin g oi l separators , wast e lubricatin g oi l fro m mai n o r
auxiliary machinery , o r wast e oi l fro m bilg e wate r separators , oi l filterin g equipmen t or dri p trays .
21 Tanker i n relatio n t o regulatio n 1 5 o f thi s Anne x mean s a n oi l tanke r a s define d i n regulatio n 1 o f

Annex I o f the presen t Convention o r a chemica l tanke r a s define d i n regulatio n 1 o f Annex I I o f the presen t
Convention.
23 N e w ship mean s a ship :

.1 fo r which th e buildin g contrac t i s place d o n o r after 1 Januar y 2013; o r
construction o n o r after 1 Jul y 2013 ; o r
.3 th e deliver y of which i s on o r afte r 1 Jul y 2015.
24 Major Conversion mean s i n relatio n t o chapte r 4 o f this Anne x a conversio n o f a ship :

.1 whic h substantiall y alter s th e dimensions , carryin g capacit y o r engin e powe r o f the ship ; o r
.2 whic h change s th e typ e o f the ship ; o r
.3 th e inten t o f whic h i n th e opinio n o f th e Administratio n i s substantiall y t o prolon g th e lif e o f th e
ship; o r
.4 whic h otherwis e s o alter s th e shi p that , i f i t wer e a ne w ship , i t woul d becom e subjec t t o relevan t
provisions o f the presen t Conventio n no t applicabl e t o i t a s a n existin g ship ; o r
.5 whic h substantiall y alter s th e energ y efficienc y o f th e shi p an d include s an y modification s tha t

could caus e th e shi p t o excee d th e applicabl e require d EED I a s se t ou t i n regulatio n 2 1 o f thi s
Annex.
25 Bulk carrier mean s a shi p whic h i s intende d primaril y t o carr y dr y carg o i n bulk , includin g suc h type s
as ore carriers a s define d i n regulatio n 1 o f chapter XI I o f SOLAS 7 4 (a s amended ) bu t excluding combination
carriers.
26 Gas carrier mean s a carg o shi p constructe d o r adapte d an d use d fo r th e carriag e i n bul k o f any liquefie d
gas.
27 Tanker i n relatio n t o chapte r 4 o f thi s Anne x mean s a n oi l tanke r a s define d i n regulatio n 1 o f Anne x I
of the presen t Convention o r a chemica l tanke r o r a n NL S tanke r a s define d i n regulatio n 1 o f Annex I I o f the
28 Container ship mean s a shi p designe d exclusivel y fo r th e carriag e o f container s i n hold s an d o n deck .
29 General cargo ship mean s a shi p wit h a multi-dec k o r singl e dec k hul l designe d primaril y fo r the carriag e
of general cargo . Thi s definitio n exclude s specialize d dr y carg o ships , whic h ar e no t include d i n th e calcula -
tion o f reference line s for general carg o ships, namel y livestoc k carrier, barg e carrier, heav y loa d carrier , yach t
carrier, nuclea r fue l carrier .
30 Refrigerated cargo carrier mean s a shi p designe d exclusivel y fo r th e carriag e o f refrigerate d cargoe s i n
holds.
31 Combination carrier mean s a shi p designe d t o loa d 100 % deadweigh t wit h bot h liqui d an d dr y carg o i n
bulk.
32 Passenger ship mean s a shi p whic h carrie s mor e tha n 1 2 passengers .

33 Ro-ro cargo ship (vehicle carrier) mean s a mult i dec k roll-on-roll-of f carg o shi p designe d fo r th e carriag e
of empt y car s an d trucks .
34 Ro-ro cargo ship mean s a shi p designe d fo r th e carriag e o f roll-on-roll-of f carg o transportatio n units .
35 Ro-ro passenger ship mean s a passenge r shi p wit h roll-on-roll-of f carg o spaces .
36 Attained EEDI i s th e EED I valu e achieve d b y a n individua l shi p i n accordanc e wit h regulatio n 2 0 o f this
Annex.
37 Required EED\ i s the maximu m valu e of attained EED I tha t i s allowe d b y regulatio n 2 1 o f this Anne x for
the specifi c shi p typ e an d size .
Regulation 3
Exceptions and exemptions
General
1 Regulation s o f this Anne x shal l no t appl y to :
.1 an y emissio n necessar y fo r the purpos e o f securing the safet y o f a shi p o r savin g lif e a t sea; o r
.2 an y emissio n resultin g from damag e t o a shi p o r it s equipment :
.2.1 provide d tha t all reasonabl e precaution s hav e bee n take n afte r the occurrenc e o f the damag e
or discover y o f the emissio n fo r th e purpos e o f preventin g o r minimizin g th e emission ; an d
.2.2 excep t i f the owne r o r th e maste r acte d eithe r wit h inten t to caus e damage , o r recklessl y an d
with knowledg e tha t damag e woul d probabl y result .
Trials for ship emission r e d u c t i o n a n d control technology research
2 Th e Administratio n o f a Part y may , i n co-operatio n wit h othe r Administration s a s appropriate , issu e

an exemptio n fro m specifi c provision s o f thi s Anne x fo r a shi p t o conduc t trial s fo r th e developmen t o f shi p
emission reductio n an d contro l technologie s an d engin e design programmes . Suc h a n exemptio n shal l onl y be
provided i f the application s o f specific provision s o f the Annex o r the revise d N O x Technical Cod e 2008 coul d
impede researc h int o th e developmen t o f suc h technologie s o r programmes . A permi t fo r suc h a n exemptio n
shall onl y b e provide d t o th e minimu m numbe r o f ship s necessar y an d b e subjec t t o th e followin g provisions :
.1 fo r marin e diese l engine s wit h a pe r cylinde r displacemen t u p t o 3 0 l , th e duratio n o f th e se a
trial shal l no t excee d 1 8 months . I f additiona l tim e i s required , a permittin g Administratio n o r
Administrations ma y permi t a renewa l fo r on e additiona l 18-mont h period ; o r
.2 fo r marin e diesel engine s with a per cylinder displacement at or above 30 l , th e duration o f the shi p
trial shal l no t excee d fiv e year s an d shal l requir e a progres s revie w b y th e permittin g Administra -
tion o r Administration s a t eac h intermediat e survey . A permi t ma y b e withdraw n base d o n thi s
review i f th e testin g ha s no t adhere d t o th e condition s o f th e permi t o r i f i t i s determine d tha t th e
technology o r programm e i s no t likel y t o produc e effectiv e result s i n th e reductio n an d contro l o f
ship emissions . I f the reviewin g Administration o r Administrations determin e that additiona l tim e i s
required t o conduc t a tes t o f a particula r technolog y o r programme , a permi t ma y b e renewe d fo r
an additiona l tim e perio d no t t o excee d fiv e years .
Emissions from sea-bed mineral activities

3.1 Emission s directly arising from the exploration, exploitatio n and associated offshore processing of sea-bed
mineral resource s are , consisten t with articl e 2(3)(b)(ii ) o f the presen t Convention , exemp t from th e provision s
of this Annex . Suc h emission s includ e the following :
.1 emission s resultin g fro m th e incineratio n o f substance s tha t ar e solel y an d directl y th e resul t o f
exploration, exploitatio n and associated offshore processing of sea-bed minera l resources , includin g

4- Consolidated text of MARPOL Annex VI including resolutions MEPC.202(62) and MEPC.203(62)
but not limited to the flaring of hydrocarbons and the burning of cuttings, muds , and/or stimulation
fluids during well completion and testing operations, and flaring arising from upse t conditions;
.2 th e release of gases and volatile compounds entrained i n drilling fluids and cuttings;
.3 emission s associated solely and directly with the treatment, handling or storage of sea-bed minerals;
and
.4 emission s from marin e diesel engine s that are solely dedicated to the exploration, exploitatio n and
associated offshore processing of sea-bed minera l resources .
3.2 Th e requirement s o f regulatio n 1 8 o f thi s Anne x shal l no t appl y t o th e us e o f hydrocarbon s tha t ar e
produced and subsequently used on site as fuel, when approved by the Administration.
Regulation 4
Equivalents*
1 Th e Administration of a Party may allow any fitting, material , appliance or apparatus to be fitted in a ship
or other procedures, alternative fuel oils, or compliance methods used as an alternative to that required by this
Annex if such fitting, material, appliance or apparatus or other procedures, alternative fuel oils, or compliance
methods are at least as effective in terms of emissions reductions as that required by this Annex, including any
of the standards set forth i n regulation s 13 an d 14 .
2 Th e Administratio n o f a Part y tha t allow s a fitting , material , applianc e o r apparatu s o r othe r proce -
dures, alternativ e fuel oils , o r compliance methods used as an alternativ e to that required b y this Annex shall
communicate t o th e Organizatio n fo r circulatio n t o th e Partie s particular s thereof , fo r their informatio n an d
appropriate action, i f any.
3 Th e Administration of a Party should take into account any relevant guidelines developed by the Organi-
zation pertainin g to the equivalents provided for i n this regulation .
4 Th e Administratio n o f a Part y tha t allows th e us e o f an equivalen t as se t forth i n paragrap h 1 o f this
regulation shal l endeavou r no t to impai r or damage it s environment, huma n health , propert y or resource s or
those of other States.

Regulation 5
Surveys
1 Ever y shi p of 400 gross tonnage and abov e and every fixed an d floatin g drilling rig and other platforms
shall, to ensure compliance with the requirements of chapter 3 of this Annex, b e subject to the surveys speci-
fied below :
.1 A n initia l surve y before the ship i s put into service or before the certificate required unde r regula-
tion 6 of this Annex is issued for the first time. This survey shall be such as to ensure that the equip-
ment, systems , fittings , arrangement s an d materia l full y compl y with th e applicabl e requirement s
of chapter 3 o f this Annex;
.2 A renewa l surve y at intervals specified b y the Administration, bu t not exceeding five years, excep t
where regulation 9.2 , 9.5 , 9. 6 or 9.7 of this Annex is applicable. The renewal surve y shall b e such
applicable requirement s of chapter 3 o f this Annex;
.3 A n intermediat e survey within thre e month s befor e or after the second anniversar y date or within
three month s befor e or after the third anniversar y date of the certificate which shal l tak e the place
of one of the annual survey s specified i n paragrap h 1. 4 of this regulation . The intermediat e survey
* Refe r to the 2009 Guidelines for exhaust gas cleaning systems, adopte d by resolutio n MEPC.184(59) .

requirements o f chapter 3 o f this Anne x an d ar e i n goo d workin g order . Suc h intermediat e survey s
shall b e endorse d o n th e IAP P Certificat e issue d unde r regulatio n 6 o r 7 o f this Annex ;
.4 A n annua l surve y withi n thre e month s befor e o r afte r eac h anniversar y dat e o f th e certificate ,
including a genera l inspectio n o f th e equipment , systems , fittings , arrangement s an d materia l
referred t o i n paragrap h 1. 1 o f this regulatio n t o ensur e tha t they hav e bee n maintaine d i n accord -
ance wit h paragrap h 5 o f this regulatio n an d tha t the y remai n satisfactor y fo r th e servic e fo r whic h
the shi p i s intended . Suc h annua l survey s shal l b e endorse d o n th e IAP P Certificat e issue d unde r
regulation 6 o r 7 o f this Annex ; an d

tion o r afte r a repai r resultin g fro m investigation s prescribe d i n paragrap h 6 o f this regulation . Th e
survey shall b e such a s to ensure that the necessar y repair s or renewals hav e bee n effectivel y made ,
that the shi p complie s i n al l respect s wit h th e requirement s o f chapter 3 o f this Annex .
2I n the case of ships of less than 400 gross tonnage, the Administration ma y establish appropriat e measures
in orde r t o ensur e tha t th e applicabl e provision s o f chapte r 3 o f this Anne x ar e complie d with .
3 Survey s o f ship s a s regard s th e enforcemen t o f th e provision s o f thi s Anne x shal l b e carrie d ou t b y

officers o f th e Administration .
.1 Th e Administration may , however , entrus t the surveys either to surveyors nominate d for the purpose
or t o organization s recognize d b y it . Suc h organization s shal l compl y wit h th e guideline s adopte d
by th e Organization; *
.2 Th e surve y o f marin e diese l engine s an d equipmen t fo r complianc e wit h regulatio n 1 3 o f thi s

Annex shal l b e conducte d i n accordanc e wit h th e revise d N O x Technica l Cod e 2008 ;
.3 Whe n a nominate d surveyo r o r recognize d organizatio n determine s tha t th e conditio n o f th e

equipment doe s no t correspon d substantiall y wit h th e particular s o f the certificate , i t shal l ensur e
that correctiv e actio n i s take n an d shal l i n du e cours e notif y th e Administration . I f such correctiv e
action i s not taken, the certificate shall b e withdrawn b y the Administration. I f the ship i s i n a port of
another Party , th e appropriat e authorities o f the por t State shal l als o b e notifie d immediately . Whe n
an office r o f the Administration , a nominate d surveyo r o r recognize d organizatio n ha s notifie d th e
appropriate authoritie s o f th e por t State , th e Governmen t o f th e por t Stat e concerne d shal l giv e
such officer , surveyo r o r organizatio n an y necessar y assistanc e t o carr y ou t their obligation s unde r
.4 I n ever y case , th e Administratio n concerne d shal l full y guarante e th e completenes s an d efficienc y

of the surve y an d shal l undertak e t o ensur e th e necessar y arrangement s t o satisf y thi s obligation .
4 Ship s t o which chapte r 4 o f this Anne x applie s shal l als o b e subjec t to th e survey s specifie d below , takin g
into accoun t guideline s adopte d b y th e Organization +
.1 A n initia l surve y befor e a ne w shi p i s pu t i n servic e an d befor e th e Internationa l Energ y Efficienc y
Certificate i s issued . Th e surve y shal l verif y tha t th e ship' s attaine d EED I i s i n accordanc e wit h
the requirement s i n chapte r 4 o f this Annex , an d tha t th e SEEM P require d b y regulatio n 2 2 o f this
Annex i s o n board ;
.2 A genera l o r partia l survey , accordin g t o th e circumstances , afte r a majo r conversio n o f a shi p

to whic h thi s regulatio n applies . Th e surve y shal l ensur e tha t the attaine d EED I i s recalculate d a s
* Refe r t o th e Guideline s fo r the authorizatio n o f organizations actin g o n behal f of the Administration , adopte d b y th e Organizatio n
by resolutio n A.739(18) , a s amende d b y resolutio n MSC.208(18) , an d th e Specification s o n th e surve y an d certificatio n function s of
amended b y the Organization. Refe r also to the Survey Guidelines under the Harmonize d Syste m o f Survey and Certificatio n for the
revised MARPO L Anne x VI (resolutio n MEPC.180(59) .
+
Refe r to Guideline s on Surve y and Certificatio n o f the Energ y Efficienc y Desig n Index .

necessary an d meet s th e requiremen t o f regulatio n 2 1 o f thi s Annex , wit h th e reductio n facto r

applicable t o th e shi p typ e an d siz e o f th e converte d shi p i n th e phas e correspondin g t o th e dat e
of contract or kee l layin g o r deliver y determine d fo r the origina l shi p i n accordanc e wit h regulatio n
2.23 o f this Annex ;
.3 I n case s wher e th e majo r conversio n o f a ne w o r existin g shi p i s s o extensiv e tha t th e shi p i s

regarded b y the Administration a s a newl y constructe d ship , th e Administratio n shal l determin e the
necessity of an initia l surve y on attaine d EEDI . Suc h a survey , i f determined necessary , shal l ensur e
that the attaine d EED I i s calculate d an d meet s th e requiremen t of regulatio n 2 1 o f this Annex , wit h
the reductio n facto r applicabl e correspondin g to th e shi p typ e an d siz e o f the converte d shi p a t the
date o f the contrac t of the conversion , o r i n th e absenc e o f a contract , th e commencemen t date o f
the conversion . Th e surve y shal l als o verif y that the SEEM P require d b y regulatio n 2 2 o f this Anne x
is on board ; an d
.4 Fo r existin g ships , th e verificatio n o f th e requiremen t t o hav e a SEEM P o n boar d accordin g t o

regulation 2 2 o f this Anne x shal l tak e plac e a t the firs t intermediat e o r renewa l surve y identifie d i n
paragraph 1 o f this regulation , whicheve r i s the first, o n o r after 1 Januar y 2013.
5 Th e equipmen t shall b e maintaine d t o confor m wit h th e provision s o f this Anne x an d n o change s shal l b e
made i n the equipment, systems , fittings , arrangement s or material covere d b y the survey, withou t the express
approval o f th e Administration . Th e direc t replacemen t o f suc h equipmen t an d fitting s wit h equipmen t an d
fittings tha t confor m wit h th e provision s o f this Anne x i s permitted .
6 Wheneve r a n acciden t occur s t o a shi p o r a defec t i s discovere d tha t substantiall y affect s th e efficienc y
or completenes s o f it s equipmen t covere d b y thi s Annex , th e maste r o r owne r o f th e shi p shal l repor t a t th e
earliest opportunit y t o th e Administration , a nominate d surveyo r o r recognize d organizatio n responsibl e fo r
issuing th e relevan t certificate .
Regulation 6
Issue or endorsement of Certificates
International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate
1A n Internationa l Ai r Pollutio n Preventio n Certificat e shal l b e issued , afte r a n initia l o r renewa l surve y i n
accordance wit h th e provision s o f regulatio n 5 o f this Annex , to :
.1 an y shi p o f 400 gros s tonnag e an d abov e engage d i n voyage s t o port s o r offshor e terminals unde r
the jurisdictio n o f othe r Parties ; an d
.2 platform s an d drillin g rig s engage d i n voyage s t o water s unde r th e sovereignt y o r jurisdictio n o f

other Parties .
2A shi p constructe d befor e th e dat e thi s Anne x enter s int o forc e fo r tha t particula r ship' s Administration ,
shall b e issue d with a n Internationa l Ai r Pollution Preventio n Certificat e i n accordance with paragrap h 1 o f this
regulation n o late r tha n th e firs t schedule d dry-dockin g afte r th e dat e o f suc h entr y int o force , bu t i n n o cas e
later tha n thre e year s afte r thi s date .
3 Suc h certificat e shal l b e issue d o r endorsed eithe r b y the Administration o r by an y perso n o r organizatio n
duly authorize d b y it. * I n ever y case , th e Administratio n assume s ful l responsibilit y fo r th e certificate .
Refer t o th e Guideline s fo r the authorizatio n o f organizations actin g o n behal f of the Administration , adopte d b y the Organizatio n
by resolutio n A.739(18) , a s amende d b y resolutio n MSC.208(81) , an d th e Specification s o n th e surve y and certificatio n function s o f

International Energy Efficiency Certificate

4A n Internationa l Energ y Efficienc y Certificat e fo r the shi p shal l b e issue d afte r a surve y i n accordanc e
with the provisions of regulation 5. 4 of this Annex to any ship of 400 gross tonnage and above before that ship
may engage i n voyages to ports or offshore terminals unde r the jurisdiction o f other Parties .
5 Th e certificate shall b e issue d or endorsed either by the Administration or any organization duly author-
ized by it.* I n every case, the Administration assumes full responsibilit y for the certificate.
Regulation 7
1A Part y may , a t the reques t of the Administration, caus e a ship to b e surveyed and , i f satisfied tha t the
provisions of this Annex are complied with, shal l issu e or authorize the issuance of an Internationa l Air Pollu-
tion Prevention Certificate or an Internationa l Energ y Efficiency Certificate to the ship, and where appropriate,
endorse or authorize the endorsement of such certificate s on the ship, i n accordanc e with this Annex.
2A copy of the certificate and a copy of the survey repor t shall b e transmitted as soon a s possible to the
requesting Administration.
3A certificate so issued shall contai n a statement to the effect that it has been issue d at the request of the
Administration and it shall have the same force and receive the same recognition as a certificate issued under
regulation 6 of this Annex.
4N o International Air Pollution Preventio n Certificate or an Internationa l Energ y Efficiency Certificate shall
be issued to a ship which i s entitled to fly the flag of a State which i s not a Party.
Regulation 8
Form of Certificates
International Air Pollution Certificate
1 Th e Internationa l Ai r Pollutio n Preventio n Certificat e shal l b e draw n u p i n a for m correspondin g t o

the mode l give n i n appendi x I t o this Annex and shal l b e at leas t i n English , Frenc h o r Spanish. I f an officia l
language of the issuing country is also used, this shall prevail i n case of a dispute or discrepancy.
2 Th e Internationa l Energ y Efficienc y Certificate shall b e drawn u p i n a form corresponding to the mode l
given i n appendix VIII t o this Annex and shall b e at least in English , Frenc h or Spanish. I f an official languag e
of the issuing Party is also used, this shall prevai l i n case of a dispute or discrepancy.
Regulation 9
Duration and validity of Certificates
International Air Pollution Certificate

1A n Internationa l Air Pollution Preventio n Certificate shall b e issued for a period specified by the Admin-
istration, which shall no t exceed five years.
Refer to the Guideline s fo r the authorizatio n o f organizations actin g o n behal f of the Administration , adopte d b y th e Organizatio n
by resolutio n A.739(18) , a s amended b y resolutio n MSC.208(81) , an d th e Specifications o n th e surve y and certificatio n function s of
amended by the Organization.

2 Notwithstandin g th e requirement s o f paragrap h 1 o f this regulation :
.1 whe n th e renewa l surve y i s complete d withi n thre e month s befor e th e expir y dat e o f the existin g
certificate, th e ne w certificat e shal l b e vali d fro m th e dat e o f completio n o f the renewa l surve y t o
a dat e no t exceedin g fiv e year s fro m th e dat e o f expiry o f the existin g certificate ;
.2 whe n th e renewa l surve y i s complete d afte r th e expir y dat e o f th e existin g certificate , th e ne w

certificate shal l b e valid fro m th e dat e o f completion o f the renewa l surve y to a dat e no t exceeding
five year s fro m th e dat e o f expiry o f the existin g certificate ; an d
.3 whe n th e renewa l surve y i s complete d mor e tha n thre e month s befor e the expir y dat e o f the exist -
ing certificate , th e ne w certificat e shal l b e vali d fro m th e dat e o f completion o f the renewa l surve y
to a dat e no t exceeding fiv e year s fro m th e dat e o f completion o f the renewa l survey .
of the certificat e beyon d th e expir y dat e t o th e maximu m perio d specifie d i n paragrap h 1 o f thi s regulation ,
is issue d fo r a perio d o f five year s ar e carrie d ou t as appropriate .

ship befor e the expiry dat e of the existin g certificate, th e perso n o r organization authorize d b y the Administra-
that shal l no t excee d fiv e month s fro m th e expir y date .
5I f a ship , a t the time when a certificat e expires , i s no t i n a por t i n whic h i t i s to b e surveyed , th e Admin-
istration ma y exten d th e perio d o f validit y o f th e certificate , bu t thi s extensio n shal l b e grante d onl y fo r th e
purpose o f allowing the shi p t o complet e it s voyag e to the por t i n whic h i t i s t o b e surveyed , an d the n onl y i n
cases wher e i t appear s prope r an d reasonabl e t o d o so . N o certificat e shal l b e extende d fo r a perio d longe r
than thre e months , an d a shi p t o whic h a n extensio n i s grante d shal l not , o n it s arriva l i n th e por t i n whic h i t
is t o b e surveyed , b e entitle d b y virtu e o f suc h extensio n t o leav e tha t por t withou t havin g a ne w certificate .
When th e renewa l surve y i s completed , th e ne w certificat e shal l b e vali d t o a dat e no t exceedin g fiv e year s
from th e dat e o f expiry o f the existin g certificat e befor e th e extensio n wa s granted .
6A certificat e issue d t o a shi p engage d o n shor t voyages tha t ha s no t bee n extende d unde r th e foregoin g
to a dat e no t exceedin g fiv e year s fro m th e dat e o f expir y o f the existin g certificat e befor e th e extensio n wa s
granted.
7I n specia l circumstances , a s determined b y the Administration, a ne w certificate nee d no t be dated from

the dat e o f expir y o f the existin g certificat e a s require d b y paragrap h 2.1 , 5 o r 6 o f thi s regulation . I n thes e

Annex, then :
.1 th e anniversar y dat e show n o n th e certificat e shal l b e amended b y endorsemen t to a dat e that shall
not b e mor e tha n thre e month s late r than th e dat e o n whic h th e surve y wa s completed ;

completed a t the interval s prescribe d b y tha t regulatio n usin g the ne w anniversar y date ; an d
.3 th e expir y dat e ma y remai n unchanged , provide d on e o r mor e annua l o r intermediat e surveys ,

as appropriate , ar e carrie d ou t s o tha t th e maximu m interval s betwee n th e survey s prescribe d b y
regulation 5 o f this Anne x ar e no t exceeded.

cases:
Annex;
.2 i f the certificat e i s no t endorsed i n accordanc e wit h regulatio n 5.1. 3 o r 5.1. 4 o f this Annex ; an d
.3 upo n transfe r o f the shi p t o th e fla g o f anothe r State . A ne w certificat e shal l onl y b e issue d whe n
requirements o f regulation 5. 4 o f this Annex . I n th e cas e o f a transfe r betwee n Parties , i f requeste d
within thre e month s afte r the transfe r ha s take n place , th e Governmen t of the Part y whose fla g the
ship wa s formerl y entitle d t o fl y shall , a s soo n a s possible , transmi t to th e Administratio n copie s o f
the certificat e carrie d b y th e shi p befor e th e transfe r and , i f available, copie s o f the relevan t survey
reports.
10 Th e Internationa l Energ y Efficienc y Certificat e shal l b e vali d throughou t the lif e o f the shi p subjec t to th e
provisions o f paragraph 1 1 below .
11 A n Internationa l Energ y Efficienc y Certificat e issue d unde r thi s Anne x shal l ceas e t o b e vali d i n an y o f
the followin g cases :
.1 i f the shi p i s withdraw n fro m servic e or i f a ne w certificat e i s issue d followin g majo r conversio n o f
the ship ; o r
the Governmen t issuin g the ne w certificat e i s full y satisfie d tha t the shi p i s i n complianc e wit h th e
requirements o f chapte r 4 o f thi s Annex . I n th e cas e o f a transfe r betwee n Parties , i f requeste d
within thre e month s afte r the transfe r ha s take n place , th e Governmen t of the Part y whos e fla g the
ship wa s formerly entitle d t o fl y shall , a s soo n a s possible , transmi t to the Administration copie s of
the certificat e carrie d b y the shi p befor e th e transfer and , i f available, copie s o f the relevan t surve y
reports.
Regulation 10
1A ship , whe n i n a por t o r a n offshor e termina l unde r th e jurisdictio n o f anothe r Party , i s subjec t t o
inspection b y officer s dul y authorize d b y suc h Part y concernin g operationa l requirement s unde r thi s Anne x
where ther e ar e clea r ground s fo r believin g tha t th e maste r o r cre w ar e no t familia r wit h essentia l shipboar d
procedures relatin g t o th e preventio n o f air pollutio n fro m ships .
2I n th e circumstance s give n i n paragrap h 1 o f this regulation , th e Part y shal l tak e suc h step s a s to ensur e
of this Annex .
3 Procedure s relatin g to the por t Stat e contro l prescribe d i n articl e 5 o f the presen t Convention shal l appl \
5I n relatio n t o chapte r 4 o f thi s Annex , an y por t Stat e inspectio n shal l b e limite d t o verifying , whe n
appropriate, tha t ther e i s a vali d Internationa l Energ y Efficienc y Certificat e o n board , i n accordanc e wit h
article 5 o f the Convention .
* Refe r t o th e Procedure s fo r por t Stat e contro l adopte d b y th e Organizatio n b y resolutio n A.787(19 ) an d amende d b y A.882(21) ;
see IM O sale s publicatio n IA650E . Refe r als o t o th e revise d Guideline s fo r por t Stat e contro l unde r the revise d MARPO L Anne x V I
(resolution MEPC.18K59)) .

Regulation 11
Detection of violations and enforcement
1 Partie s shal l co-operat e i n th e detectio n o f violation s an d th e enforcemen t o f th e provision s o f thi s

Annex, usin g al l appropriat e an d practicabl e measure s o f detection an d environmenta l monitoring , adequat e
procedures fo r reportin g an d accumulatio n o f evidence.
2A shi p t o whic h thi s Anne x applie s may , i n an y por t o r offshor e termina l o f a Party , b e subjec t t o
inspection b y officer s appointe d o r authorize d b y tha t Part y fo r th e purpos e o f verifying whethe r th e shi p ha s
emitted an y o f the substance s covere d b y thi s Anne x i n violatio n o f the provisio n o f this Annex . I f an inspec -
tion indicate s a violatio n o f this Annex , a repor t shal l b e forwarde d t o th e Administratio n fo r an y appropriat e
action.
3 An y Part y shal l furnis h t o th e Administratio n evidence , i f any , tha t th e shi p ha s emitte d an y o f th e

substances covere d b y thi s Anne x i n violatio n o f the provision s o f this Annex . I f i t i s practicabl e t o d o so , th e
competent authorit y o f the forme r Part y shal l notif y th e maste r o f the shi p o f the allege d violation .
4 Upo n receivin g suc h evidence , th e Administratio n s o informe d shal l investigat e th e matter , an d ma y

request the othe r Part y t o furnis h furthe r o r bette r evidenc e o f the allege d contravention . I f the Administratio n
is satisfie d tha t sufficien t evidenc e i s availabl e t o enabl e proceeding s t o b e brough t i n respec t o f th e allege d
violation, i t shal l caus e suc h proceeding s t o b e take n i n accordanc e wit h it s la w a s soo n a s possible . Th e
Administration shal l promptl y infor m the Part y that has reporte d the alleged violation, a s well a s the Organiza-
tion, o f the actio n taken .
5A Part y ma y als o inspec t a shi p t o which thi s Anne x applie s whe n i t enters the port s o r offshor e terminals
under it s jurisdiction , i f a reques t fo r a n investigatio n i s receive d fro m an y Part y togethe r wit h sufficien t
evidence tha t th e shi p ha s emitte d an y o f th e substance s covere d b y th e Anne x i n an y plac e i n violatio n o f
this Annex . Th e repor t o f suc h investigatio n shal l b e sen t t o th e Part y requestin g i t an d t o th e Administratio n
so tha t the appropriat e actio n ma y b e take n unde r th e presen t Convention.
6 Th e internationa l la w concernin g th e prevention , reductio n an d contro l o f pollutio n o f th e marin e

environment fro m ships , includin g tha t la w relatin g t o enforcemen t an d safeguards , i n forc e a t th e tim e o f
application o r interpretatio n o f thi s Annex , applies , mutatis mutandis, t o th e rule s an d standard s se t fort h i n
this Annex .
Chapter 3 - Requirement s fo r contro l o f emissions fro m ship s

Regulation 12
Ozone-depleting substances
1 Thi s regulatio n doe s no t appl y to permanentl y seale d equipmen t where ther e ar e n o refrigeran t chargin g
connections o r potentiall y removabl e component s containin g ozone-depletin g substances .
2 Subjec t to th e provision s o f regulatio n 3.1 , an y deliberat e emission s o f ozone-depleting substance s shal l

be prohibited. Deliberat e emissions includ e emissions occurrin g i n th e course of maintaining, servicing , repair -
ing o r disposin g o f system s o r equipment , excep t tha t deliberat e emission s d o no t includ e minima l release s
associated wit h th e recaptur e o r recyclin g of an ozone-depletin g substance. Emission s arisin g from leak s of an
ozone-depleting substance , whethe r or no t the leak s ar e deliberate , ma y b e regulate d b y Parties .
3.1 Installation s tha t contai n ozone-depletin g substances , othe r tha n hydrochlorofluorocarbons , shal l b e
prohibited:
.1 o n ship s constructe d o n o r after 1 9 Ma y 2005 ; o r
.2 i n th e case o f ships constructe d befor e 1 9 Ma y 2005, whic h hav e a contractua l deliver y dat e o f the
equipment t o th e shi p o n o r afte r 1 9 Ma y 200 5 or , i n th e absenc e o f a contractua l deliver y date ,
the actua l deliver y o f the equipmen t to th e shi p o n o r afte r 1 9 Ma y 2005 .

3.2 Installation s that contain hydrochlorofluorocarbon s shall b e prohibited:

.1 o n ships constructed on or after 1 Januar y 2020; or
.2 i n the case of ships constructed before 1 Januar y 2020, whic h hav e a contractual deliver y date of
the equipment to the ship on o r after 1 Januar y 2020 or , i n th e absence of a contractual deliver y
date, the actual delivery of the equipment to the ship on or after 1 Januar y 2020.
4 Th e substances referred to in this regulation, an d equipment containing such substances, shal l b e deliv-
ered to appropriate receptio n facilities when remove d from ships .
5 Eac h shi p subjec t t o regulatio n 6. 1 shal l maintai n a lis t o f equipmen t containin g ozone-depletin g
substances.*
6 Eac h ship subject to regulation 6.1 tha t has rechargeable systems that contain ozone-depleting substances
shall maintai n a n ozone-depleting substances record book. Thi s recor d boo k ma y for m par t o f a n existin g
logbook or electronic recording system as approved by the Administration.
7 Entrie s in the ozone-depleting substances record book shall be recorded in terms of mass (kg) of substance
and shall be completed without delay on each occasion, i n respec t of the following:
.1 recharge , full or partial, o f equipment containing ozone-depleting substances;
.2 repai r or maintenanc e of equipment containing ozone-depleting substances;
.3 discharg e of ozone-depleting substances to the atmosphere:
.3.1 deliberate ; and
.3.2 non-deliberate ;
.4 discharg e of ozone-depleting substances to land-base d receptio n facilities; an d
.5 suppl y of ozone-depleting substances to the ship.
Regulation 13
Nitrogen oxides (NOx)
Application
1.1 Thi s regulation shall apply to:
.1 eac h marine diesel engine with a power output of more than 13 0 kW installed on a ship; and
.2 eac h marine diesel engine with a power output of more than 130 kW that undergoes a major conver-
sion on or after 1 Januar y 2000 except when demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Administration
that such engine i s an identica l replacemen t to the engine that it is replacin g and i s otherwise not
covered unde r paragraph 1.1. 1 o f this regulation.
1.2 Thi s regulation does not apply to:
.1 a marin e diesel engin e intende d to b e use d solel y for emergencies, o r solely to powe r any device
or equipment intended to be used solely for emergencies on the ship on which i t is installed , o r a
marine diesel engin e installed i n lifeboat s intende d to be used solely for emergencies; and
.2 a marin e diesel engin e installe d o n a ship solely engaged i n voyage s within water s subjec t to the
sovereignty or jurisdiction of the State the flag of which the ship is entitled to fly, provided that such
engine is subject to an alternative NO x control measur e established by the Administration.
1.3 Notwithstandin g th e provision s o f paragraph 1. 1 o f this regulation , th e Administratio n ma y provid e a n
exclusion fro m th e applicatio n o f thi s regulatio n fo r an y marin e diese l engin e tha t i s installe d o n a shi p
constructed, or for any marine diesel engine that undergoes a major conversion, before 19 May 2005, provided
* Se e appendix I , Supplemen t to International Air Pollution Preventio n Certificat e (IAPP Certificate), sectio n 2.1.

that the ship on whic h th e engine i s installe d i s solel y engaged i n voyages to port s or offshore terminals within
the Stat e the fla g of which th e shi p i s entitle d t o fly .
M a j o r conversion
2.1 Fo r the purpos e o f this regulation , major conversion mean s a modificatio n o n o r afte r 1 Januar y 200 0 o f
a marin e diese l engin e that ha s no t already bee n certifie d t o the standards se t forth i n paragrap h 3 , 4 , o r 5.1. 1
of this regulatio n where :
.1 th e engine i s replace d b y a marin e diesel engin e or an additiona l marin e diesel engin e i s installed ,
or
.2 an y substantia l modification , a s define d i n th e revise d N O x Technica l Cod e 2008 , i s mad e to th e

engine, o r
.3 th e maximu m continuou s ratin g o f th e engin e i s increase d b y mor e tha n 10 % compare d t o th e

maximum continuou s ratin g o f the origina l certificatio n o f the engine .
2.2 Fo r a majo r conversion involvin g the replacemen t of a marin e diesel engin e with a non-identica l marin e
diesel engin e or the installatio n o f an additiona l marin e diesel engine , th e standard s i n thi s regulatio n i n forc e
at th e tim e o f the replacemen t o r additio n o f the engin e shal l apply . O n o r afte r 1 Januar y 2016 , i n th e cas e
of replacement engines only, i f it i s no t possible for such a replacemen t engine to mee t the standards se t forth
in paragrap h 5.1. 1 o f this regulatio n (Tie r III) , the n tha t replacemen t engin e shal l mee t the standard s se t forth
in paragrap h 4 o f this regulatio n (Tie r II) . Guideline s ar e t o b e develope d b y th e Organizatio n t o se t forth th e
criteria o f when i t i s no t possibl e fo r a replacemen t engin e t o mee t th e standard s i n paragrap h 5.1. 1 o f this
regulation.
2.3 A marin e diese l engin e referre d t o i n paragrap h 2.1. 2 o r 2.1. 3 o f this regulatio n shal l mee t the followin g
standards:
.1 fo r ships constructe d prio r to 1 Januar y 2000, th e standards set forth i n paragrap h 3 o f this regula -
tion shal l apply ; an d
.2 fo r ship s constructe d o n o r afte r 1 Januar y 2000 , th e standard s i n forc e a t th e tim e th e shi p wa s

constructed shal l apply .
Tier I
constructed o n o r afte r 1 Januar y 200 0 an d prio r to 1 Januar y 201 1 i s prohibited , excep t when th e emissio n
of nitroge n oxide s (calculate d a s th e tota l weighte d emissio n o f N 0 2 ) fro m th e engin e i s withi n th e followin g
limits, wher e n = rate d engin e spee d (crankshaf t revolution s pe r minute) :
.1 17. 0 g / k Wh whe n n i s les s than 13 0 rpm ;
.2 4 5 . n (-0.2) g / k W h whe n n i s 13 0 or mor e but les s than 2,00 0 rpm ;
Tier II
constructed o n o r after 1 Januar y 2011 i s prohibited , excep t when th e emission o f nitrogen oxide s (calculate d
as the total weighte d emissio n o f N 0 2 ) fro m th e engine i s within th e following limits , wher e n = rate d engin e
speed (crankshaf t revolution s pe r minute) :
.1 14. 4 g / k W h whe n n i s les s than 13 0 rpm ;
.2 4 4 . n ( - 0 . 2 3 ) g / k W h whe n n i s 13 0 o r mor e bu t les s than 2,00 0 rpm ;
.3 7.7 g / k W h whe n n i s 2,00 0 rp m o r more .

Tier III
5.1 Subjec t t o regulatio n 3 o f this Annex , th e operatio n o f a marin e diese l engin e tha t i s installe d o n a shi p
constructed o n o r after 1 Januar y 2016:
.1 i s prohibited except when the emission of nitrogen oxides (calculated as the total weighted emission
of N 0 2 ) fro m th e engin e i s withi n th e followin g limits , wher e n=rated engin e spee d (crankshaf t
.1.1 3. 4 g/kW h whe n n i s les s tha n 13 0 rpm ;
.1.2 9 . n (-0.2) g/kW h whe n n i s 13 0 o r mor e bu t les s tha n 2,00 0 rpm ; an d
.1.3 2. 0 g/kW h whe n n i s 2,00 0 rp m o r more ;
.2 i s subjec t to th e standard s se t forth i n paragrap h 5.1. 1 o f this regulatio n whe n th e shi p i s operatin g
in a n emissio n contro l are a designate d unde r paragrap h 6 o f this regulation ; an d
.3 i s subjec t t o th e standard s se t fort h i n paragrap h 4 o f thi s regulatio n whe n th e shi p i s operatin g

outside o f an emissio n contro l are a designate d unde r paragrap h 6 o f this regulation .
5.2 Subjec t to the revie w set forth i n paragrap h 1 0 of this regulation , th e standards set forth i n paragrap h 5.1.1
of this regulatio n shal l no t appl y to :
.1 a marin e diese l engin e installe d o n a shi p wit h a lengt h (L) , a s define d i n regulatio n 1.1 9 o f Annex
I t o th e presen t Convention , les s tha n 2 4 m whe n i t ha s bee n specificall y designed , an d i s use d
solely, fo r recreationa l purposes ; o r
.2 a marin e diese l engin e installe d o n a shi p wit h a combine d nameplat e diese l engin e propulsio n
power o f les s tha n 75 0 k W i f i t i s demonstrated , t o th e satisfactio n o f the Administration , tha t the
ship canno t compl y wit h th e standard s se t fort h i n paragrap h 5.1. 1 o f thi s regulatio n becaus e o f
design o r constructio n limitation s o f the ship .
Emission control area

6 Fo r th e purpose s o f this regulation , emissio n contro l area s shal l be :
.1 th e Nort h America n area , whic h mean s the are a describe d b y the coordinate s provide d i n appen -
dix VI I t o thi s Annex ;
.2 th e Unite d State s Caribbean se a area, whic h mean s the area describe d b y the coordinates provide d
in appendi x VI I t o thi s Annex ; an d
.3 an y other sea area , includin g any por t area, designate d b y the Organization i n accordanc e with th e
M a r i n e diesel engines installed on a ship constructed prior to 1 January 2 0 0 0
7.1 Notwithstandin g paragrap h 1.1. 1 o f this regulation , a marin e diese l engin e wit h a powe r outpu t o f mor e
than 5,00 0 k W an d a pe r cylinde r displacemen t a t o r abov e 9 0 l installe d o n a shi p constructe d o n o r afte r
1 Januar y 199 0 bu t prio r t o 1 Januar y 200 0 shal l compl y wit h th e emissio n limit s se t fort h i n paragrap h 7. 4
of this regulation , provide d tha t a n approve d metho d fo r tha t engin e ha s bee n certifie d b y a n Administratio n
of a Part y an d notificatio n o f suc h certificatio n ha s bee n submitte d t o th e Organizatio n b y th e certifyin g
Administration. Complianc e wit h thi s paragrap h shal l b e demonstrate d throug h on e o f the following :
.1 installatio n o f th e certifie d approve d method , a s confirme d b y a surve y usin g th e verificatio n

procedure specifie d i n th e approve d metho d file , includin g appropriat e notatio n o n th e ship' s
International Ai r Pollutio n Preventio n Certificat e o f the presenc e o f the approve d method ; o r
.2 certificatio n o f th e engin e confirmin g tha t i t operate s withi n th e limit s se t fort h i n paragrap h 3 ,

4, o r 5.1. 1 o f thi s regulatio n an d a n appropriat e notatio n o f th e engin e certificatio n o n th e ship' s
International Ai r Pollutio n Preventio n Certificate .

4- Consolidated text of MARPOL Annex VI including resolutions MEPC.202(62) and MEPC.203(62)
7.2 Paragrap h 7. 1 o f this regulatio n shal l appl y n o late r than th e first renewal surve y that occurs 1 2 month s or
more afte r deposi t of the notificatio n i n paragrap h 7.1 . I f a shipowne r o f a shi p o n whic h a n approve d metho d
is t o b e installe d ca n demonstrat e t o th e satisfactio n o f the Administratio n tha t the approve d metho d wa s no t
commercially availabl e despit e bes t effort s t o obtai n it , the n tha t approve d metho d shal l b e installe d o n th e
ship n o late r tha n th e nex t annua l surve y o f tha t shi p tha t fall s afte r th e approve d metho d i s commerciall y
available.
7.3 Wit h regar d t o a marin e diese l engin e wit h a powe r outpu t o f mor e tha n 5,00 0 k W an d a pe r cylin -
der displacemen t a t o r abov e 9 0 l installe d o n a shi p constructe d o n o r afte r 1 Januar y 199 0 bu t prio r t o
1 Januar y 2000 , th e Internationa l Ai r Pollutio n Preventio n Certificat e shall , fo r a marin e diese l engin e t o
which paragrap h 7. 1 o f thi s regulatio n applies , indicat e tha t eithe r a n approve d metho d ha s bee n applie d
pursuant t o paragrap h 7.1. 1 o f thi s regulatio n o r th e engin e ha s bee n certifie d pursuan t t o paragrap h 7.1. 2 o f
this regulatio n o r that an approve d metho d doe s no t yet exist or i s no t yet commercially availabl e as describe d
in paragrap h 7. 2 o f this regulation .
7.4 Subjec t to regulatio n 3 o f this Annex , th e operation o f a marin e diese l engin e describe d i n paragrap h 7. 1
of this regulatio n i s prohibited , excep t whe n th e emissio n o f nitroge n oxide s (calculate d a s th e tota l weighte d
emission o f N 0 2 ) fro m th e engin e i s withi n th e followin g limits , wher e n = rate d engin e spee d (crankshaf t
.1 17. 0 g / k Wh whe n n i s les s tha n 13 0 rpm ;
.2 4 5 . n ( - 0 . 2 ) g / k W h whe n n i s 13 0 o r mor e bu t les s tha n 2,00 0 rpm ; an d
7.5 Certificatio n o f an approve d metho d shal l b e i n accordanc e with chapte r 7 o f the revise d N O x Technical
Code 200 8 an d shal l includ e verification :
.1 b y th e designe r o f th e bas e marin e diese l engin e t o whic h th e approve d metho d applie s tha t th e
calculated effec t o f th e approve d metho d wil l no t decreas e engin e ratin g b y mor e tha n 1.0% ,
increase fuel consumptio n b y mor e than 2.0 % a s measure d accordin g to the appropriat e tes t cycle
set forth i n th e revise d N O x Technical Cod e 2008, o r adversely affec t engine durabilit y or reliability ;
and
.2 tha t the cos t of the approve d metho d i s no t excessive, whic h i s determine d b y a compariso n o f the
amount of N O x reduce d b y the approve d metho d to achieve the standard se t forth i n paragrap h 7. 4
of this regulatio n an d th e cos t o f purchasin g an d installin g suc h approve d method. *
Certification
8 Th e revise d N O x Technica l Cod e 200 8 shal l b e applie d i n th e certification , testin g an d measuremen t

procedures fo r the standard s se t forth i n thi s regulation .
9 Th e procedure s fo r determinin g N O x emission s se t ou t i n th e revise d N O x Technica l Cod e 200 8 ar e

intended t o b e representativ e o f th e norma l operatio n o f th e engine . Defea t device s an d irrationa l emissio n
control strategie s undermin e thi s intentio n an d shal l no t b e allowed . Thi s regulatio n shal l no t preven t the us e
of auxiliary contro l device s tha t are use d t o protec t the engin e and/o r it s ancillar y equipmen t agains t operating
conditions tha t coul d resul t i n damag e o r failure o r tha t ar e use d t o facilitat e th e startin g o f the engine .
* Th e cost of an approved metho d shall no t exceed 375 Specia l Drawin g Rights/metric tonne NO x calculated i n accordanc e with the
cost-effectiveness (Ce ) formul a below :
See MEPC.1/Circ.678 o n Definition s for the cost-effective formulae i n regulatio n 13.7. 5 o f MARPOL Anne x VI.

Review
10 Beginnin g i n 201 2 an d complete d n o late r tha n 2013 , th e Organizatio n shal l revie w th e statu s o f th e
technological development s t o implemen t th e standard s se t fort h i n paragrap h 5.1. 1 o f thi s regulatio n an d
shall, i f prove n necessary , adjus t the time period s (effectiv e date ) se t forth i n tha t paragraph .
Regulation 14
Sulphur oxides (SOx) and particulate matter
General requirements
1 Th e sulphu r conten t o f an y fue l oi l use d o n boar d ship s shal l no t excee d th e followin g limits :
.1 4.50 % m/ m prio r to 1 Januar y 2012 ;
.2 3.50 % m/ m o n an d afte r 1 Januar y 2012; an d
2 Th e worldwid e averag e sulphu r conten t o f residua l fue l oi l supplie d fo r us e o n boar d ship s shal l b e
monitored takin g int o accoun t guideline s develope d b y th e Organization. *
Requirements w i t h i n emission control areas
3 Fo r the purpos e o f this regulation , emissio n contro l area s shal l include :

.1 th e Balti c Se a are a a s define d i n regulatio n 1.11. 2 o f Anne x I an d th e Nort h Se a a s define d i n
regulation 1.14. 6 o f Anne x V ;
.2 th e Nort h America n are a a s describe d b y th e coordinate s provide d i n appendi x VI I t o thi s Annex ;
.3 th e Unite d State s Caribbea n Se a are a a s describe d b y th e coordinate s provide d i n appendi x VI I t o
this Annex ; an d
.4 an y othe r sea area , includin g an y por t area, designate d b y the Organizatio n i n accordanc e with th e
4 Whil e ship s ar e operatin g withi n a n emissio n contro l area , th e sulphu r conten t of fuel oi l use d o n boar d
ships shal l no t excee d th e followin g limits :
.1 1.50 % m/ m prio r to 1 Jul y 2010;
.2 1.00 % m/ m o n an d afte r 1 Jul y 2010 ;
.4 Prio r t o 1 Januar y 2020 , th e sulphu r conten t of fuel oi l referre d t o i n paragrap h 4 o f this regulatio n
shall no t appl y t o ship s operatin g i n th e Nort h America n are a o r th e Unite d State s Caribbea n Se a
area define d i n paragrap h 3 , buil t o n o r befor e 1 Augus t 201 1 tha t ar e powere d b y propulsio n
boilers tha t wer e no t originall y designe d fo r continue d operatio n o n marin e distillat e fue l o r natura l
gas.
5 Th e sulphu r conten t o f fue l oi l referre d t o i n paragrap h 1 an d paragrap h 4 o f thi s regulatio n shal l b e

documented b y it s supplie r a s require d b y regulatio n 1 8 o f this Annex .
6 Thos e ship s usin g separate fuel oil s t o compl y wit h paragrap h 4 o f this regulatio n an d enterin g or leavin g
an emissio n contro l are a se t fort h i n paragrap h 3 o f thi s regulatio n shal l carr y a writte n procedur e showin g
how th e fue l oi l changeove r i s t o b e done , allowin g sufficien t tim e fo r th e fue l oi l servic e syste m t o b e full y
flushed o f al l fue l oil s exceedin g th e applicabl e sulphu r conten t specifie d i n paragrap h 4 o f thi s regulatio n
prior t o entr y int o a n emissio n contro l area . Th e volum e o f lo w sulphu r fue l oil s i n eac h tan k a s wel l a s th e
* Refe r t o resolutio n MEPC.192(61) , 201 0 Guideline s fo r monitorin g th e world-wid e averag e sulphu r conten t o f residua l fue l oil s
supplied for use on boar d ships.

date, tim e an d positio n o f the ship when an y fuel oi l changeove r operation i s complete d prio r to the entry int o
an emissio n contro l are a o r commence d afte r exi t fro m suc h a n are a shal l b e recorde d i n suc h logboo k a s
prescribed b y th e Administration .
7 Durin g th e firs t 1 2 month s immediatel y followin g entr y int o forc e o f a n amendmen t designatin g a
specific emissio n contro l are a unde r paragrap h 3 o f thi s regulation , ship s operatin g i n tha t emissio n contro l
area ar e exemp t from th e requirement s i n paragraph s 4 an d 6 o f this regulatio n an d fro m th e requirement s o f
paragraph 5 o f this regulatio n insofa r a s the y relat e t o paragrap h 4 o f this regulation. *
Review provision
8A revie w o f th e standar d se t fort h i n paragrap h 1. 3 o f thi s regulatio n shal l b e complete d b y 201 8 t o

determine th e availabilit y o f fuel oi l t o compl y wit h th e fue l oi l standar d se t forth i n tha t paragrap h an d shal l
take int o accoun t th e followin g elements :
.1 th e globa l marke t suppl y an d deman d fo r fue l oi l t o compl y wit h paragrap h 1. 3 o f thi s regulatio n
that exis t a t the time tha t the revie w i s conducted ;
.2 a n analysi s o f the trend s i n fue l oi l markets ; an d
.3 an y othe r relevan t issue .
9 Th e Organizatio n shal l establis h a grou p o f experts , comprisin g representative s wit h th e appropriat e

expertise i n th e fue l oi l marke t an d appropriat e maritime , environmental , scientifi c an d lega l expertise , t o
conduct th e revie w referre d t o i n paragrap h 8 o f thi s regulation . Th e grou p o f expert s shal l develo p th e
appropriate informatio n t o infor m th e decisio n t o b e take n b y th e Parties .
10 Th e Parties , base d o n th e informatio n develope d b y th e grou p o f experts , ma y decid e whethe r i t i s

possible for ships t o compl y with th e date i n paragrap h 1. 3 o f this regulation . I f a decisio n i s taken tha t i t i s no t
possible fo r ship s t o comply , the n th e standar d i n tha t paragrap h shal l becom e effectiv e o n 1 Januar y 2025 .
Regulation 15
• Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
1I f the emission s o f VOCs fro m a tanke r ar e t o b e regulate d i n a por t o r port s o r a termina l o r terminal s
under the jurisdiction o f a Party , the y shal l b e regulate d i n accordanc e wit h th e provision s o f this regulation .
2A Part y regulatin g tankers fo r VO C emission s shal l submi t a notificatio n t o th e Organization . Thi s notifi -
cation shal l includ e informatio n o n th e siz e o f tankers to b e controlled , th e cargoe s requirin g vapour emission
control system s an d th e effectiv e dat e o f such control . Th e notificatio n shal l b e submitte d a t leas t si x month s
before th e effectiv e date .
3A Part y tha t designate s port s o r terminals a t which VO C emission s fro m tanker s ar e t o b e regulate d shal l
ensure tha t vapou r emissio n contro l systems , approve d b y tha t Part y takin g int o accoun t the safet y standard s
for suc h system s develope d b y th e Organization + ar e provide d i n an y designate d por t an d termina l an d ar e
operated safel y an d i n a manne r so a s to avoi d undu e delay to a ship .
4 Th e Organization shal l circulat e a lis t of the ports and terminals designated b y Partie s to other Partie s an d
Member State s o f the Organizatio n fo r thei r information .
5A tanke r t o whic h paragrap h 1 o f thi s regulatio n applie s shal l b e provide d wit h a vapou r emissio n
collection syste m approve d b y th e Administratio n takin g int o accoun t th e safet y standard s fo r suc h system s
developed b y th e Organization, * an d shal l us e thi s syste m durin g th e loadin g o f relevan t cargoes . A por t o r
terminal tha t ha s installe d vapou r emissio n contro l system s i n accordanc e wit h thi s regulatio n ma y accep t
tankers tha t ar e no t fitte d wit h vapou r collectio n system s fo r a perio d o f thre e year s afte r th e effectiv e dat e
identified i n paragrap h 2 o f this regulation .
The 1 2 mont h exemptio n provide d b y paragrap h 7 wil l appl y for the Nort h America n emissio n contro l are a unti l 1 Augus t 2012.
The 1 2 mont h exemptio n provide d b y paragrap h 7 wil l appl y fo r th e Unite d State s Caribbea n Se a emissio n contro l are a unti l
1 January 2014.
+
Se e MSC/Circ.585, Standard s for vapour emission control systems .

6A tanke r carryin g crud e oi l shal l hav e o n boar d an d implemen t a VO C managemen t pla n approve d
by th e Administration. * Suc h a pla n shal l b e prepare d takin g int o accoun t th e guideline s develope d b y th e
Organization. Th e pla n shal l b e specifi c to eac h shi p an d shal l a t least :
.1 provid e writte n procedure s fo r minimizin g VO C emission s durin g th e loading , se a passag e an d
discharge o f cargo ;
.2 giv e consideratio n t o th e additiona l VO C generate d b y crud e oi l washing ;
.3 identif y a perso n responsibl e for implementin g the plan ; an d
.4 fo r ship s o n internationa l voyages , b e writte n i n th e workin g languag e o f th e maste r an d officer s
and, i f the working languag e o f the maste r and officer s i s no t English , Frenc h o r Spanish , includ e a
translation int o on e o f these languages .
7 Thi s regulatio n shal l als o appl y t o ga s carrier s onl y i f the type s o f loadin g and containmen t system s allo w
safe retentio n o f non-methan e VOC s o n boar d o r thei r saf e retur n ashore. +
Regulation 16
Shipboard incineration
1 Excep t a s provide d i n paragrap h 4 o f thi s regulation , shipboar d incineratio n shal l b e allowe d onl y i n a
shipboard incinerator .
2 Shipboar d incineratio n o f the following substance s shal l b e prohibited :

.1 residue s o f cargoes subjec t to Anne x I , I I o r II I o r relate d contaminate d packin g materials ;
.2 polychlorinate d biphenyl s (PCBs) ;
.3 garbage , a s define d b y Anne x V , containin g mor e than trace s o f heav y metals ;
.4 refine d petroleu m product s containin g haloge n compounds ;
.5 sewag e sludg e an d sludg e oi l eithe r o f which i s no t generated o n boar d th e ship ; an d
.6 exhaus t ga s cleanin g syste m residues .
3 Shipboar d incineratio n o f polyvinyl chloride s (PVCs ) shal l b e prohibited, excep t i n shipboar d incinerator s
for whic h I M O Typ e Approva l Certificates ++ have bee n issued .
4 Shipboar d incineratio n o f sewage sludge and sludg e oil generate d durin g norma l operatio n o f a ship ma y
also tak e plac e i n th e mai n o r auxiliar y powe r plan t o r boilers , bu t i n thos e cases , shal l no t tak e plac e insid e
ports, harbour s an d estuaries .
5 Nothin g i n thi s regulatio n neither :

.1 affect s th e prohibitio n in , o r othe r requirement s of , th e Conventio n o n th e Preventio n o f Marin e
Pollution b y Dumpin g o f Waste s an d Othe r Matter , 1972 , a s amended , an d th e 199 6 Protoco l
thereto, no r
.2 preclude s th e development , installatio n an d operatio n o f alternativ e desig n shipboar d therma l
waste treatmen t device s tha t mee t o r excee d th e requirement s o f this regulation .
6.1 Excep t a s provide d i n paragrap h 6. 2 o f thi s regulation , eac h incinerato r o n a shi p constructe d o n o r
after 1 Januar y 200 0 o r incinerato r tha t i s installe d o n boar d a shi p o n o r afte r 1 Januar y 200 0 shal l mee t
the requirement s containe d i n appendi x I V t o thi s Annex . Eac h incinerato r subjec t t o thi s paragrap h shal l
* Refe r to resolutio n MEPC.185(59) , Guideline s fo r th e developmen t of a VO C managemen t plan . Se e als o MEPC.1/Circ.68 0 on

Technical informatio n on systems and operation to assist development of VOC management plans; an d MEPC.1/Circ.719 on Technical
information o n a vapour pressur e contro l syste m t o facilitate the development and updat e of VOC managemen t plans.
+
Refe r to resolutio n MSC.30(61) , Internationa l Cod e for the Constructio n an d Equipmen t of Ships Carrying Liquefie d Case s i n Bulk .
++
Type Approval Certificates issued in accordance with resolution MEPC.59(33), Revise d guidelines for the implementation of Annex V
of MARPOL 73/78 , a s amende d b y resolutio n MEPC.92(45) , o r MEPC.76(40) , Standar d specificatio n fo r shipboar d incinerators , a s
amended by resolutio n MEPC.93(45) .

be approve d b y th e Administratio n takin g int o accoun t th e standar d specificatio n fo r shipboar d incinerator s

developed b y th e Organization; * o r
6.2 Th e Administratio n ma y allo w exclusio n fro m th e applicatio n o f paragrap h 6. 1 o f this regulatio n t o an y

incinerator installe d o n boar d a shi p befor e 1 9 Ma y 2005, provide d tha t the shi p i s solel y engaged i n voyage s
within water s subjec t t o th e sovereignt y o r jurisdiction o f the Stat e th e fla g o f which th e shi p i s entitle d t o fly .
7 Incinerator s installe d i n accordanc e wit h th e requirement s o f paragrap h 6. 1 o f thi s regulatio n shal l b e

provided wit h a manufacturer' s operatin g manual , whic h i s t o b e retaine d wit h th e uni t an d whic h shal l
specify ho w to operat e the incinerato r within th e limit s describe d i n paragrap h 2 o f appendix I V o f this Annex .
8 Personne l responsibl e fo r th e operatio n o f a n incinerato r installe d i n accordanc e wit h th e requirement s

of paragraph 6. 1 o f this regulatio n shal l b e traine d t o implemen t th e guidanc e provide d i n th e manufacturer' s
operating manua l a s require d b y paragrap h 7 o f this regulation .
9 Fo r incinerator s installe d i n accordanc e wit h th e requirement s o f paragrap h 6. 1 o f thi s regulatio n th e

combustion chambe r gas outlet temperature shall b e monitore d a t all time s the uni t is i n operation . Wher e that
incinerator i s o f the continuous-fee d type , wast e shal l no t b e fe d int o th e uni t when th e combustio n chambe r
gas outle t temperatur e i s belo w 850°C . Wher e tha t incinerato r i s o f th e batch-loade d type , th e uni t shal l b e
designed s o tha t th e combustio n chambe r ga s outle t temperatur e shal l reac h 600° C withi n fiv e minute s afte r
start-up an d wil l thereafte r stabiliz e a t a temperatur e no t les s tha n 850°C .
Regulation 17
1 Eac h Part y undertake s t o ensur e th e provisio n o f facilities adequat e t o mee t the:

.1 need s of ships usin g it s repai r ports for the receptio n o f ozone-depleting substances and equipmen t
containing such substance s whe n remove d fro m ships ;
.2 need s o f ship s usin g it s ports , terminal s o r repai r port s fo r th e receptio n o f exhaus t ga s cleanin g
residues fro m a n exhaus t gas cleanin g system ;
without causin g undu e dela y t o ships , an d

.3 need s i n ship-breakin g facilitie s fo r th e receptio n o f ozone-depletin g substance s an d equipmen t
containing suc h substance s whe n remove d fro m ships .
2I f a particula r por t o r termina l o f a Part y is , takin g int o accoun t th e guideline s t o b e develope d b y th e

Organization, 1 ' remotely located from, or lacking in, the industrial infrastructur e necessary to manage and process
those substances referred to i n paragrap h 1 o f this regulatio n an d therefore cannot accept such substances, the n
the Part y shall infor m th e Organization o f any such por t or terminal s o that this informatio n ma y be circulated to
all Partie s an d Membe r State s o f the Organizatio n fo r their informatio n an d an y appropriat e action . Eac h Part y
that ha s provide d th e Organizatio n wit h suc h informatio n shal l als o notif y th e Organizatio n o f it s port s an d
terminals wher e receptio n facilitie s ar e availabl e to manag e an d proces s suc h substances .
3 Eac h Part y shal l notif y th e Organizatio n fo r transmission t o th e Member s o f the Organizatio n o f all case s
where th e facilitie s provide d unde r this regulatio n ar e unavailabl e o r allege d t o b e inadequate .
Regulation 18
Fuel oil availability and quality
Fuel oil availability

1 Eac h Part y shal l tak e al l reasonabl e step s t o promot e th e availabilit y o f fue l oil s tha t compl y wit h thi s
Annex an d infor m th e Organizatio n o f the availabilit y o f compliant fuel oil s i n it s port s an d terminals .
* Refe r to resolution MEPC.76(40) , a s amended b y resolutio n MEPC.93(45) , Standar d specification for shipboard incinerators .
+
Refe r to resolutio n MEPC.199(62) , 201 1 Guideline s for reception facilitie s under MARPOL Annex VI.

2.1 I f a shi p i s foun d b y a Part y no t t o b e i n complianc e wit h th e standard s fo r complian t fue l oil s se t fort h
in thi s Annex , th e competen t authority o f the Part y i s entitle d t o requir e th e shi p to :
.1 presen t a recor d o f the action s take n t o attemp t to achiev e compliance ; an d
.2 provid e evidenc e tha t i t attempte d t o purchas e complian t fue l oi l i n accordanc e wit h it s voyag e
plan and , i f it was no t made available where planned , tha t attempts were mad e to locat e alternative
sources fo r suc h fue l oi l an d tha t despit e bes t effort s t o obtai n complian t fue l oil , n o suc h fue l oi l
was mad e availabl e fo r purchase .
2.2 Th e shi p shoul d no t b e require d t o deviat e fro m it s intende d voyag e o r t o dela y undul y th e voyag e i n
order t o achiev e compliance .
2.3 I f a shi p provide s th e informatio n se t fort h i n paragrap h 2. 1 o f thi s regulation , a Part y shal l tak e int o
account al l relevan t circumstance s an d th e evidenc e presente d t o determin e th e appropriat e actio n t o take ,
including no t takin g contro l measures .
2.4 A shi p shal l notif y it s Administratio n an d th e competen t authorit y o f th e relevan t por t o f destinatio n
when i t canno t purchas e complian t fue l oil .
2.5 A Part y shal l notif y th e Organizatio n whe n a shi p ha s presente d evidenc e o f th e non-availabilit y o f
compliant fue l oil .
Fuel oil quality
3 Fue l oi l fo r combustion purpose s delivere d t o an d use d o n boar d ship s t o whic h thi s Anne x applie s shal l
meet th e followin g requirements :
.1 excep t as provide d i n paragrap h 3. 2 o f this regulation :
.1.1 th e fue l oi l shal l b e blend s o f hydrocarbon s derive d fro m petroleu m refining . Thi s shal l no t
preclude th e incorporatio n o f smal l amount s o f additive s intende d t o improv e som e aspect s
of performance ;
.1.2 th e fuel oi l shal l b e fre e from inorgani c acid ; an d
.1.3 th e fue l oi l shal l no t includ e an y adde d substanc e o r chemica l wast e that :
.1.3.1 jeopardize s th e safet y o f ships o r adversel y affect s th e performanc e o f the machinery , o r
.1.3.2 i s harmfu l t o personnel , o r
.1.3.3 contribute s overal l t o additiona l ai r pollution .
.2 fue l oi l fo r combustio n purpose s derive d b y method s othe r tha n petroleu m refinin g shal l not :
.2.1 excee d th e applicabl e sulphu r conten t se t forth i n regulatio n 1 4 o f this Annex ;
.2.2 caus e an engin e to exceed the applicable N O x emission limi t set forth i n paragraph s 3 , 4 , 5.1.1
and 7. 4 o f regulatio n 13 ;
.2.3 contai n inorgani c acid ; o r
.2.4.1 jeopardiz e th e safet y o f ship s o r adversel y affec t th e performanc e o f the machinery , o r
.2.4.2 b e harmfu l t o personnel , o r
.2.4.3 contribut e overal l t o additiona l ai r pollution .
4 Thi s regulatio n doe s no t apply to coal i n it s solid form o r nuclear fuels. Paragraph s 5 , 6 , 7.1 , 7.2 , 8.1 , 8.2 ,
9.2, 9.3 , an d 9. 4 o f this regulatio n d o no t appl y t o ga s fuel s suc h a s liquefie d natura l gas , compresse d natura l
gas o r liquefie d petroleu m gas . Th e sulphu r conten t o f gas fuel s delivere d t o a shi p specificall y for combustio n
purposes o n boar d tha t shi p shal l b e documente d b y th e supplier .
5 Fo r eac h shi p subjec t t o regulation s 5 an d 6 o f thi s Annex , detail s o f fue l oi l fo r combustio n purpose s
delivered to and use d on boar d shal l b e recorde d b y mean s of a bunke r delivery not e that shall contai n a t leas t
the informatio n specifie d i n appendi x V t o thi s Annex .

6 Th e bunke r deliver y not e shal l b e kep t o n boar d th e shi p i n suc h a plac e a s t o b e readil y availabl e fo r
inspection a t al l reasonabl e times . I t shal l b e retaine d fo r a perio d o f thre e year s afte r th e fue l oi l ha s bee n
delivered o n board .
7.1 Th e competen t authorit y o f a Part y ma y inspec t th e bunke r deliver y note s o n boar d an y shi p t o whic h
this Anne x applie s whil e th e shi p i s i n it s por t o r offshor e terminal , ma y mak e a cop y o f eac h deliver y note ,
and ma y requir e th e maste r o r perso n i n charg e o f th e shi p t o certif y tha t eac h cop y i s a tru e cop y o f suc h
bunker delivery note . Th e competen t authority ma y als o verify the content s o f each not e through consultation s
with th e por t where th e not e wa s issued .
7.2 Th e inspectio n o f th e bunke r deliver y note s an d th e takin g o f certifie d copie s b y th e competen t authorit y
under paragraph 7. 1 shal l b e performed as expeditiously as possible without causing the ship to be unduly delayed.
8.1 Th e bunke r deliver y not e shal l b e accompanie d b y a representativ e sampl e o f th e fue l oi l delivere d
taking int o accoun t guideline s develope d b y th e Organization. * Th e sampl e i s t o b e seale d an d signe d b y
the supplier' s representativ e an d th e maste r o r office r i n charg e o f th e bunke r operatio n o n completio n o f
bunkering operation s an d retaine d unde r th e ship' s contro l unti l th e fue l oi l i s substantiall y consumed , bu t i n
any cas e fo r a perio d o f no t les s tha n 1 2 month s fro m th e tim e o f delivery .
8.2 I f a n Administratio n require s th e representativ e sampl e t o b e analysed , i t shal l b e don e i n accordanc e

with th e verificatio n procedur e se t fort h i n appendi x V I t o determin e whethe r th e fue l oi l meet s th e require -
9 Partie s undertak e t o ensur e tha t appropriate authoritie s designate d b y them :
.1 maintai n a registe r o f loca l supplier s o f fuel oil ;
.2 requir e loca l supplier s t o provid e th e bunke r deliver y not e an d sampl e a s require d b y thi s regula -
tion, certifie d b y th e fue l oi l supplie r that the fue l oi l meet s th e requirement s o f regulation s 1 4 an d
18 o f this Annex ;
.3 requir e loca l supplier s t o retai n a cop y o f th e bunke r deliver y not e fo r a t leas t thre e year s fo r
inspection an d verificatio n b y the por t State as necessary ;
.4 tak e action a s appropriat e against fuel oi l supplier s that have bee n foun d to deliver fuel oi l tha t does
not compl y wit h tha t state d o n th e bunke r deliver y note ;
.5 infor m th e Administration o f any shi p receivin g fuel oi l foun d to be non-complian t with th e require -
ments o f regulatio n 1 4 o r 1 8 o f this Annex ; an d
.6 infor m th e Organizatio n fo r transmissio n t o Partie s an d Membe r State s o f th e Organizatio n o f al l

cases where fuel oi l supplier s hav e failed to mee t the requirement s specifie d i n regulation s 1 4 o r 1 8
of thi s Annex .
10 I n connectio n wit h por t Stat e inspection s carrie d ou t b y Parties , th e Partie s furthe r undertak e to :
.1 infor m th e Part y o r non-Part y unde r whose jurisdictio n a bunke r deliver y not e wa s issue d o f cases
of delivery o f non-complian t fue l oil , givin g al l relevan t information ; an d
.2 ensur e tha t remedia l actio n a s appropriat e i s take n t o brin g non-complian t fuel oi l discovere d int o
compliance.
11 Fo r ever y shi p o f 40 0 gros s tonnag e an d abov e o n schedule d service s wit h frequen t an d regula r por t
calls, a n Administratio n ma y decid e afte r applicatio n an d consultatio n wit h affecte d State s tha t complianc e
with paragrap h 6 o f this regulatio n ma y b e documente d i n a n alternativ e manne r that gives simila r certaint y o f
compliance wit h regulation s 1 4 an d 1 8 o f this Annex .
* Refe r t o MEPC.182(59) , Guideline s fo r th e samplin g o f fue l oi l fo r determinatio n o f complianc e wit h th e revise d Anne x V I o f
MARPOL.

Chapter 4 - Regulation s o n energ y efficienc y fo r ship s
Regulation 19
Application
1 Thi s chapte r shal l appl y t o al l ship s o f 400 gros s tonnag e an d above .
2 Th e provision s o f this chapte r shal l no t appl y to :
.1 ship s solel y engage d i n voyage s withi n water s subjec t to the sovereignt y o r jurisdiction o f the Stat e
the fla g o f whic h th e shi p i s entitle d t o fly . However , eac h Part y shoul d ensure , b y th e adoptio n
of appropriat e measures , tha t suc h ship s ar e constructe d an d ac t i n a manne r consisten t wit h th e
requirements o f chapter 4 o f this Annex , s o fa r a s i s reasonabl e an d practicable .
3 Regulation s 2 0 an d 2 1 o f thi s Anne x shal l no t appl y t o ship s whic h hav e diesel-electri c propulsion ,
turbine propulsio n o r hybri d propulsio n systems .
4 Notwithstandin g th e provision s o f paragrap h 1 o f thi s regulation , th e Administratio n ma y waiv e th e

requirement fo r a shi p o f 40 0 gros s tonnag e an d abov e fro m complyin g wit h regulation s 2 0 an d 2 1 o f thi s
Annex.
5 Th e provisio n o f paragraph 4 o f this regulatio n shal l no t apply t o ship s o f 400 gros s tonnag e an d above :
.1 fo r which th e buildin g contrac t i s place d o n o r after 1 Januar y 2017; o r

construction o n o r after 1 Jul y 2017; o r
.3 th e deliver y of which i s o n o r after 1 Jul y 2019 ; o r
.4 i n case s o f a majo r conversion o f a ne w or existing ship, a s define d i n regulatio n 2.2 4 o f this Annex,
on o r afte r 1 Januar y 2017 , an d i n whic h regulation s 5.4. 2 an d 5.4. 3 o f this Anne x apply .
6 Th e Administratio n o f a Part y t o th e presen t Conventio n whic h allow s applicatio n o f paragrap h 4 , o r

suspends, withdraw s or declines the application of that paragraph, t o a ship entitled to fly it s flag shall forthwit h
communicate t o th e Organizatio n fo r circulatio n t o th e Partie s t o th e presen t Protoco l particular s thereof , fo r
their information .
Regulation 2 0
Attained Energy Efficiency Design Index (Attained EEDI)
1 Th e attaine d EED I shal l b e calculate d for :
.1 eac h ne w ship ;
.2 eac h ne w shi p whic h ha s undergon e a majo r conversion ; an d
.3 eac h ne w o r existin g shi p whic h ha s undergon e a majo r conversion , tha t i s s o extensiv e tha t th e
ship i s regarde d b y the Administration a s a newl y constructe d shi p
which fall s int o on e or more o f the categories i n regulation s 2.25 t o 2.35 o f this Annex. Th e attaine d EED I shal l
be specifi c t o eac h shi p an d shal l indicat e the estimate d performanc e o f the shi p i n term s o f energy efficiency ,
and b e accompanie d b y th e EED I technica l fil e tha t contain s th e informatio n necessar y fo r th e calculatio n o f
the attained EED I an d tha t shows the proces s o f calculation. Th e attained EED I shal l b e verified , base d o n th e
EEDI technica l file , eithe r b y th e Administratio n o r b y an y organization * dul y authorize d b y it .
* Refe r to th e Guideline s fo r the authorizatio n o f organizations actin g o n behal f of the Administration , adopte d b y the Organizatio n
by resolutio n A.739(18) , a s amende d b y resolutio n MSC.208(81) , an d the Specification s o n th e surve y and certificatio n function s of

2 Th e attaine d EED I shal l b e calculate d takin g int o accoun t guidelines * develope d b y th e Organization .
Regulation 21
Required EEDI
1 Fo r each :
.1 ne w ship ;
.2 ne w shi p whic h ha s undergon e a majo r conversion ; an d
.3 ne w o r existin g shi p whic h ha s undergon e a majo r conversio n tha t i s s o extensiv e tha t th e shi p i s
regarded b y th e Administratio n a s a newl y constructe d shi p whic h fall s int o on e o f the categorie s
defined i n regulation s 2.2 5 t o 2.3 1 o f thi s Anne x an d t o whic h thi s chapte r i s applicable , th e
attained EED I shal l b e as follows:
where X i s th e reductio n facto r specifie d i n Tabl e 1 fo r th e require d EED I compare d t o th e EED I

reference line .
2 Fo r eac h ne w an d existin g shi p tha t ha s undergon e a majo r conversio n whic h i s s o extensiv e tha t th e
ship i s regarde d b y the Administration a s a newl y constructe d ship , th e attaine d EED I shal l b e calculated an d
meet th e requiremen t o f paragrap h 21. 1 wit h th e reductio n facto r applicabl e correspondin g t o th e shi p typ e
and siz e o f the converte d shi p a t th e dat e o f th e contrac t o f the conversion , o r i n th e absenc e o f a contract ,
the commencemen t dat e o f the conversion .
Table 1 - Reduction factors (in percentage) for the EEDI relative to the EEDI reference line
Phase 0 Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3

Ship Type Size 1 Jan 2013 - 1 Jan 2015 - 1 Jan 2020 - 1 Jan 2025
31 Dec 2014 31 Dec 2019 31 Dec 2024 and onwards
Bulk carrie r 20,000 DW T an d abov e 0 10 20 30
a
1 0 , 0 0 0 - 2 0 , 0 0 0 DW T n/a 0-10 a
0-20 0-30 a
Gas carrie r 10,000 DW T an d abov e 0 10 20 30
2 , 0 0 0 - 1 0 , 0 0 0 DW T n/a 0-10 a
0-20 a
0-30 a
Tanker 20,000 DW T an d abov e 0 10 20 30
a a
4,000 - 20,00 0 DW T n/a 0-10 0-20 0-30 a
Container shi p 15,000 DW T an d abov e 0 10 20 30
a a
1 0 , 0 0 0 - 1 5 , 0 0 0 DW T n/a 0-10 0-20 0-30 a
General Carg o ship s 15,000 DW T an d abov e 0 10 15 30
3,000 - 1 5 , 0 0 0 DW T n/a 0-10 a
0-15 a
0-30 a
Refrigerated carg o carrie r 5,000 DW T an d abov e 0 10 15 30

a a
3,000 - 5,00 0 DW T n/a 0-10 0-15 0-30 a
Combination carrie r 20,000 DW T an d abov e 0 10 20 30
a a
4,000 - 20,00 0 DW T n/a 0-10 0-20 0-30 a
a
Reductio n facto r to be linearl y interpolate d betwee n th e two values dependen t upo n vesse l size . Th e lowe r value of the reductio n
factor is to be applied to the smaller ship size.
n/a mean s that no require d EED I applies .
3 Th e Referenc e lin e value s shal l b e calculate d a s follows:

-c
Reference lin e valu e = a • b
where a , b an d c ar e the parameter s given i n Tabl e 2.
* Guideline s on th e metho d of calculation of the Energ y Efficienc y Desig n Inde x for ne w ships .

Table 2 - Parameters for determination of reference values for the different ship types
Ship type defined in regulation 2 a b c

2.25 Bul k carrie r 961.79 DWT o f the shi p 0.477
2.26 Ga s carrie r 1120.00 DWT o f the shi p 0.456
2.27 Tanke r 1218.80 DWT o f the shi p 0.488
2.28 Containe r shi p 174.22 DWT o f the shi p 0.201
2.29 Genera l carg o shi p 107.48 DWT o f the shi p 0.216
2.30 Refrigerate d carg o carrie r 227.01 DWT o f the shi p 0.244
2.31 Combinatio n carrie r 1219.00 DWT o f the shi p 0.488
4I f the design o f a ship allows i t to fall int o mor e than on e of the above ship type definitions specified i n
table 2, the required EED I for the ship shall b e the most stringent (the lowest ) require d EEDI .
5 Fo r each shi p to which this regulatio n applies , th e installe d propulsio n powe r shall no t be les s than the
propulsion powe r needed to maintain the manoeuvrability of the ship under adverse conditions as defined i n
the guidelines to be developed by the Organization.
6A t the beginnin g o f phase 1 an d a t the midpoin t of phase 2 , th e Organizatio n shal l revie w the statu s
of technological development s and , i f prove n necessary , amen d th e tim e periods , th e EED I referenc e lin e
parameters for relevant ship types and reductio n rate s set out in this regulation.
Regulation 22
Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP)
1 Eac h ship shall keep on board a ship specific Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP). This may
form par t of the ship's Safety Management System (SMS) .
2 Th e SEEMP shall b e developed taking into account guidelines adopted by the Organization.
Regulation 23
Promotion of technical co-operation and transfer of technology
relating to the improvement of energy efficiency of ships
1 Administration s shall , i n co-operatio n wit h th e Organizatio n an d othe r internationa l bodies , promot e

and provide , a s appropriate , suppor t directl y o r throug h th e Organizatio n t o States , especiall y developin g
States, that request technical assistance .
2 Th e Administration o f a Part y shal l co-operat e activel y with othe r Parties , subjec t to it s nationa l laws ,
regulations and policies , t o promote the development and transfer of technology and exchange of information
to States which reques t technical assistance , particularl y developing States , i n respec t of the implementatio n
of measures to fulfil th e requirements of chapter 4 of this annex, i n particula r regulations 19. 4 to 19.6 .

Appendices to Annex VI
Appendix I
Form of International Air Pollution Prevention (IAPP) Certificat e
(Regulation 8)

Issued unde r the provision s o f the Protoco l o f 1997 , a s amende d b y resolutio n MEPC.176(58 ) i n 2008 , t o amen d th e
International Conventio n for the Preventio n o f Pollution from Ships , 1973 , a s modifie d b y the Protoco l o f 197 8 related
thereto (hereinafter referred to as "th e Convention") under the authority of the Government of:

by
Name of ship
+
IMO Number
Port of registry
Gross tonnage
THIS IS TO CERTIFY:
1 Tha t the ship has been surveyed in accordance with regulation 5 of Annex VI of the Convention; and
2 Tha t th e surve y show s that th e equipment , systems , fittings , arrangement s an d material s fully compl y wit h th e
applicable requirements of Annex VI of the Convention.
++
This Certificat ei s vali d unti l (dd/mm/yyyy)
subject to surveys in accordance with regulation 5 of Annex VI of the Convention.
Completion date of the survey on which this Certificate is based (dd/mm/yyyy)
Issued at
Date (dd/mm/yyyy) .
* Alternatively, the particulars of the ship may be placed horizontally in boxes.

+
In accordance with the IMO ship identification number scheme, adopted by the Organization by resolution A.600(15).
++
Insert the date of expiry as specified by the Administration in accordance with regulation 9.1 o f Annex VI of the Convention. The
day and the month of this date correspond to the anniversary date as defined in regulation 2.3 of Annex VI of the Convention, unless
amended in accordance with regulation 9.8 of Annex VI of the Convention.


THIS I S TO CERTIF Y that, a t a survey required b y regulatio n 5 o f Annex VI o f the Convention , th e ship was found to
comply with the relevant provision s of that Annex:

Place
Date (dd/mm/yyyy )

Place
Date (dd/mm/yyyy )

Place
Date (dd/mm/yyyy )

Place
Date (dd/mm/yyyy )

WITH REGULATION 9.8. 3
THIS I S T O CERTIF Y that, a t a n annual/intermediate * surve y i n accordanc e wit h regulatio n 9.8. 3 o f Annex VI o f the
Convention, the ship was found to comply with the relevant provisions of that Annex:
Signed
Place
Date (dd/mm/yyyy )

THAN 5 YEARS WHERE REGULATION 9. 3 APPLIES
regulation 9.3 of Annex VI of the Convention, b e accepted as valid until (dd/mm/yyyy)
Signed
Place
Date (dd/mm/yyyy )


The ship complies with the relevant provisions of the Annex, and this Certificate shall, in accordance with regulation 9.4
of Annex VI of the Convention, be accepted as valid until (dd/mm/yyyy)
Signed
Place
Date (dd/mm/yyyy )

This Certificat e shall , i n accordanc e with regulatio n 9. 5 o r 9.6* o f Annex VI o f the Convention , b e accepte d a s valid
until (dd/mm/yyyy )
Signed
Place
Date (dd/mm/yyyy)

Signed
Place
Date (dd/mm/yyyy)
Signed
Place
Date (dd/mm/yyyy )
" Delete as appropriate.

SUPPLEMENT TO
INTERNATIONAL AIR POLLUTIO N PREVENTIO N CERTIFICAT E
(IAPP CERTIFICATE )
RECORD OF CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT
Notes:
1 Thi s Recor d shall b e permanently attached to the IAPP Certificate. Th e IAP P Certificate shall b e available on
2 Th e Record shall b e at least in English, Frenc h or Spanish. I f an official languag e of the issuing country is also
3 Entrie s in boxes shall be made by inserting either a cross (x) for the answer "yes" and "applicable " or a (-) for
the answers "no" and "not applicable" as appropriate.
4 Unles s otherwise stated, regulations mentioned in this Record refer to regulations of Annex VI of the Convention
and resolution s or circulars refer to those adopted b y the International Maritim e Organization.
1.1 Nam e of ship
1.2 IM O Numbe r
1.3 Dat e on which kee l was lai d or ship was at a similar stage of construction (dd/mm/yyyy).
1.4 Lengt h (L)* metres
2 Contro l o f emissions from ship s

2.1 Ozone-depleting substances (regulatio n 12 )
2.1.1 Th e following fire-extinguishin g systems , othe r systems and equipmen t containing ozone-depletin g substances ,
other than hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), installe d before 19 May 2005 may continue in service:
System o r equipment Location o n boar d Substance
2.1.2 Th e following systems containing HCFCs installed before 1 Januar y 2020 may continue in service:
System o r equipment Location on boar d Substance
* Completed only in respect of ships constructed on or after 1 January 2016 that are specially designed, and used solely, for recrea-
tional purposes and to which, in accordance with regulation 13.5.2.1, the NOx emission limit as given by regulation 13.5.1.1 will not
apply.

2.2 Nitrogen oxides (N0X) (regulation 13 )
2.2.1 Th e following marine diesel engines installed on this ship comply with the applicable emission limit of regulation 13
in accordance with the revised NO x Technical Code 2008:
Engine Engine Engine Engine Engine Engine

#1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6
Manufacturer and model
Serial number
Use
Power output (kW)
Rated speed (rpm)
Date of installation (dd/mm/yyyy)
According
to Reg.
Date of major conversion 13.2.2
(dd/mm/yyyy) According
to Reg.
13.2.3
Exempted by regulation 13.1.1.2
Tier I Reg.13.3
Tier ll Reg.13.4
Tier II Reg. 13.2.2 or 13.5.2
Tier III Reg.13.5.1.1
Approved method exists

Approved method not commercially
available
Approved method installed
2.3 Sulphur oxides (S0X) and particulate matter (regulation 14 )
2.3.1 Whe n the ship operates outside of an Emissio n Control Area specified i n regulation 14.3 , the ship uses:
.1 fue l oi l wit h a sulphu r conten t a s documente d b y bunke r deliver y note s tha t doe s no t excee d th e limi t
value of:
• 0.50 % m/m , and/o r
.2 a n equivalen t arrangemen t approve d i n accordanc e wit h regulatio n 4. 1 a s liste d i n 2. 6 that i s a t leas t a s

effective i n term s o f SO x emission reduction s as compare d to usin g a fuel oi l wit h a sulphur content limi t
value of:
• 0.50 % m/ m

2.3.2 Whe n the ship operates inside an Emission Control Area specified in regulation 14.3 , the ship uses:
.1 fue l oil with a sulphur content as documented by bunker delivery notes that does not exceed the limit value
of:
• 0.10 % m/m , and/or
.2 a n equivalen t arrangemen t approve d i n accordanc e wit h regulatio n 4. 1 a s liste d i n 2. 6 that i s a t leas t a s
effective i n term s o f SO x emissio n reduction s a s compare d t o usin g a fuel oi l wit h a sulphu r content limi t
value of:
• 0.10 % m/ m
2.4 Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) (regulation 15 )

2.4.1 Th e tanker has a vapour collection system installed and approved in accordance
with MSC/Circ.58 5
2.4.2.1 Fo r a tanker carrying crude oil, there is an approved VOC management plan
2.4.2.2 VO C management plan approval reference :
2.5 Shipboard incineration (regulatio n 16 )

The ship has an incinerator:
.1 installe d on or after 1 Januar y 2000 that complies with resolution MEPC.76(40) *
.2 installe d before 1 Januar y 2000 that complies with:
.2.1 resolutio n MEPC.59(33) +
.2.2 resolutio n MEPC.76(40) *
2.6 Equivalents (regulation 4)

The ship has bee n allowed to us e the following fitting, material , applianc e or apparatus to b e fitted i n a ship or other
procedures, alternative fuel oils, or compliance methods used as an alternative to that required by this Annex:
System or equipment Equivalent used Approval reference

Issued at
Date (dd/mm/yyyy)
issuing the Record)
* As amended by MEPC.93(45).
+
As amended by MEPC.92(45).

Appendix II
Test cycles and weighting factors
(Regulation 13)
The following test cycles an d weightin g factor s shal l b e applie d fo r verification o f compliance o f marin e diese l
engines with th e applicabl e N O x limi t i n accordanc e with regulatio n 1 3 o f this Annex usin g the test procedur e
and calculatio n metho d a s specifie d i n th e revise d N O x Technica l Cod e 2008 .
.1 Fo r constant-spee d marin e engine s fo r shi p mai n propulsion , includin g diesel-electri c drive , tes t
cycle E 2 shal l b e applied;
.2 Fo r controllable-pitch propelle r set s tes t cycle E 2 shal l b e applied ;
.3 Fo r propeller-law-operate d mai n an d propeller-law-operate d auxiliar y engine s th e tes t cycl e E 3

shall b e applied ;
.4 Fo r constant-spee d auxiliar y engine s test cycle D 2 shal l b e applied ; an d
.5 Fo r variable-speed , variable-loa d auxiliar y engines , no t include d above , tes t cycl e C 1 shal l b e

applied.
Test cycl e fo r constant-speed main propulsion applicatio n

(including diesel-electri c driv e an d al l controllable-pitc h propelle r installations )
Speed 100% 100% 100% 100%

Test cycl e
Power 100% 75% 50% 25%
type E2
Test cycl e fo r propeller-law-operated main an d propeller-law-operated auxiliary engine applicatio n
Speed 100% 91% 80% 63%

Test cycl e
Power 100% 75% 50% 25%
type E3
Test cycl e fo r constant-speed auxiliary engine applicatio n
Speed 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

Test cycl e
Power 100% 75% 50% 25% 10%
type D 2
Weighting facto r 0.05 0.25 03 0.3 0.1
Test cycl e fo r variable-speed and variable-load auxiliary engine applicatio n
Speed Rated Intermediate Idle

Test cycl e
Torque 100% 75% 50% 10% 100% 75% 50% 0%
type C1
Weighting facto r 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.15
In th e cas e o f a n engin e t o b e certifie d i n accordanc e wit h paragrap h 5.1. 1 o f regulatio n 13 , th e specifi c

emission a t eac h individua l mod e poin t shal l no t excee d th e applicabl e N O x emissio n limi t valu e b y mor e
than 5 0 % except as follows:
.1 Th e 10 % mod e poin t i n th e D 2 tes t cycle.
.2 Th e 10 % mod e poin t i n th e C 1 tes t cycle.
.3 Th e idl e mod e poin t i n th e C 1 tes t cycle.

Appendix II I
Criteria and procedures for designation of emission control areas
(Regulation 13.6 and regulation 14.3)
1 Objective s
1.1 Th e purpos e o f thi s appendi x i s t o provid e th e criteri a an d procedure s t o Partie s fo r th e formulatio n
and submissio n o f proposal s fo r th e designatio n o f emissio n contro l area s an d t o se t fort h th e factor s t o b e
considered i n th e assessmen t of such proposal s b y th e Organization .
1.2 Emission s o f N O x , SO x an d particulat e matte r fro m ocean-goin g ship s contribut e t o ambien t concentra -
tions o f ai r pollutio n i n citie s an d coasta l area s aroun d th e world . Advers e publi c healt h an d environmenta l
effects associate d wit h ai r pollutio n includ e prematur e mortality , cardiopulmonar y disease , lun g cancer ,
chronic respirator y ailments , acidificatio n an d eutrophication .
1.3 A n emissio n contro l are a shoul d b e considere d fo r adoptio n b y th e Organizatio n i f supporte d b y a

demonstrated nee d t o prevent , reduc e an d contro l emission s o f N O x o r SO x an d particulat e matte r o r al l thre e
types o f emission s (hereinafte r emissions ) fro m ships .
2 Proces s for the designation of emission control areas

2.1 A proposa l t o th e Organizatio n fo r designatio n o f an emissio n contro l are a fo r N O x o r SO x an d particu -
late matte r o r al l thre e type s o f emissions ma y b e submitte d onl y b y Parties . Wher e tw o o r mor e Partie s hav e
a commo n interes t i n a particula r area , the y shoul d formulat e a coordinate d proposal .
2.2 A proposa l t o designat e a give n are a a s a n emissio n contro l are a shoul d b e submitte d t o th e Organiza -
tion i n accordanc e wit h th e rule s an d procedure s establishe d b y th e Organization .
3 Criteri a for designation of an emission control area

3.1 Th e proposa l shal l include :
.1 a clea r delineatio n o f the propose d are a o f application, alon g wit h a referenc e char t o n whic h th e
area i s marked;
.2 th e typ e o r type s o f emission(s ) tha t i s o r ar e bein g propose d fo r contro l (i.e. , N O x o r SO x an d

particulate matte r o r al l thre e type s o f emissions);
.3 a descriptio n o f the huma n population s an d environmenta l area s a t ris k fro m th e impact s o f shi p
emissions;
.4 a n assessmen t that emissions fro m ship s operatin g i n th e propose d are a o f application ar e contrib -
uting t o ambien t concentration s o f air pollutio n o r t o advers e environmenta l impacts . Suc h assess -
ment shal l includ e a descriptio n o f th e impact s o f th e relevan t emission s o n huma n healt h an d
the environment , suc h a s advers e impact s t o terrestria l an d aquati c ecosystems , area s o f natura l
productivity, critica l habitats , wate r quality , huma n health , an d area s o f cultura l an d scientifi c
significance, i f applicable . Th e source s o f relevan t dat a includin g methodologie s use d shal l b e
identified;
.5 relevan t information , pertainin g t o th e meteorologica l condition s i n th e propose d are a o f appli -

cation, t o th e huma n population s an d environmenta l area s a t risk , i n particula r prevailin g win d
patterns, o r t o topographical , geological , oceanographic , morphologica l o r othe r condition s tha t
contribute t o ambien t concentration s o f ai r pollutio n o r advers e environmenta l impacts ;
.6 th e natur e o f th e shi p traffi c i n th e propose d emissio n contro l area , includin g th e pattern s an d

density o f suc h traffic ;

.7 a descriptio n o f th e contro l measure s take n b y th e proposin g Part y o r Partie s addressin g land -

based source s o f N O x , SO x an d particulat e matte r emission s affectin g th e huma n population s an d
environmental area s a t ris k tha t ar e i n plac e an d operatin g concurren t wit h th e consideratio n o f
measures t o b e adopte d i n relatio n t o provision s o f regulation s 1 3 an d 1 4 o f Annex VI ; an d
.8 th e relativ e cost s o f reducin g emission s fro m ship s whe n compare d wit h land-base d controls , an d
the economi c impact s o n shippin g engage d i n internationa l trade .
3.2 Th e geographical limit s o f an emissio n contro l are a will b e base d o n th e relevan t criteria outline d above ,
including emission s an d depositio n fro m ship s navigatin g i n th e propose d area , traffi c pattern s an d density ,
and win d conditions .
4 Procedure s for the assessment and adoption of emission control areas

by the Organization
4.1 Th e Organizatio n shal l conside r eac h proposa l submitte d t o i t b y a Part y o r Parties .
4.2 I n assessin g the proposal , th e Organizatio n shal l tak e int o accoun t the criteri a tha t ar e t o b e include d i n
each proposa l fo r adoption a s se t forth i n sectio n 3 above .
4.3 A n emissio n contro l are a shal l b e designate d b y mean s o f a n amendmen t t o thi s Annex , considered ,
adopted an d brough t int o forc e i n accordanc e wit h articl e 1 6 o f the presen t Convention .
5 O p e r a t i o n of emission control areas
5.1 Partie s tha t hav e ship s navigatin g i n th e are a ar e encourage d t o brin g t o th e Organizatio n an y concern s
regarding th e operatio n o f the area .

Appendix I V
Type approval an d operatin g limit s for shipboar d incinerator s
(Regulation 16 )
1 Shipboar d incinerator s described i n regulatio n 16.6. 1 shal l posses s an I M O Type Approval Certificat e for
each incinerator . I n orde r to obtai n suc h certificate , th e incinerato r shal l b e designe d an d buil t to a n approve d
standard as described i n regulatio n 16.6.1 . Eac h mode l shal l b e subject to a specified type approval tes t opera-
tion a t th e factor y o r a n approve d tes t facility , an d unde r th e responsibilit y o f th e Administration , usin g th e
following standar d fuel/wast e specificatio n fo r th e typ e approva l tes t fo r determinin g whethe r th e incinerato r
operates withi n th e limit s specifie d i n paragrap h 2 o f this appendix :
Sludge oi l consistin g of: 75 % sludg e oi l fro m heav y fue l oi l (HFO) ;
5% wast e lubricatin g oil ; an d
2 0 % emulsifie d water .
Solid wast e consistin g of : 5 0 % foo d waste ;
5 0 % rubbis h containing ;
approx. 3 0 % paper ,
" 40 % cardboard ,
" 10 % rags ,
" 20% plastic
The mixtur e wil l hav e u p t o 5 0 % moistur e an d 7 % incombustibl e solids .
2 Incinerator s describe d i n regulatio n 16.6. 1 shal l operat e within th e following limits :

0 2 i n combustio n chamber : 6-12%
CO i n flu e ga s maximu m 200 mg/M J
average:
Soot numbe r maximu m Bacharach 3 o r
average: Ringelman 1 (20 % opacity ) ( a highe r soo t numbe r i s acceptabl e onl y durin g
very shor t period s suc h a s startin g up )
Unburned component s i n
ash residues : Maximum 10 % b y weigh t
Combustion chambe r flu e

gas outle t temperatur e range : 850-1,200°C

Appendix V
Information to b e include d i n th e bunke r delivery note
(Regulation 18.5 )
Name and IM O Numbe r of receiving ship
Port
Date o f commencement of delivery
Name, addres s and telephone numbe r of marine fuel oil supplie r
Product name(s)
Quantity i n metri c tonnes
Density at 15°C, kg/m 3 *
Sulphur content ( % m/m) +
A declaratio n signe d an d certifie d b y th e fue l oi l supplier' s representativ e tha t th e fue l oi l supplie d i s i n

conformity with the applicable paragraph of regulation 14. 1 o r 14. 4 and regulatio n 18. 3 o f this Annex.
* Fue l oil shal l b e tested i n accordance with IS O 3675:1998 or ISO 12185:1996 .

+
Fuel oi l shal l b e tested i n accordanc e with IS O 8754:2003.

Appendix V I
Fuel verificatio n procedur e for MARPO L Anne x V I fue l oi l sample s
(Regulation 18.8.2 )
The following procedur e shal l b e use d t o determin e whethe r the fuel oi l delivere d t o an d use d o n boar d ship s
is complian t wit h th e sulphu r limit s require d b y regulatio n 1 4 o f Annex VI .
1 General requirements
1.1 Th e representativ e fue l oi l sample , whic h i s require d b y paragrap h 8. 1 o f regulatio n 1 8 (th e "MARPO L
sample") shal l b e use d t o verif y th e sulphu r conten t o f the fue l oi l supplie d t o a ship .
1.2 A n Administration , throug h it s competen t authority , shal l manag e th e verificatio n procedure .
1.3 Th e laboratorie s responsibl e for the verification procedur e set forth i n thi s appendi x shall b e fully accred-
ited* fo r th e purpos e o f conducting the tests .
2 Verification p r o c e d u r e stage 1
2.1 Th e MARPO L sampl e shal l b e delivere d b y th e competen t authorit y t o th e laboratory .
2.2 Th e laborator y shall :

.1 recor d th e detail s o f the sea l numbe r an d th e sampl e labe l o n th e test record ;
.2 confir m tha t the conditio n o f the sea l o n th e MARPO L sampl e i s tha t i t ha s no t bee n broken ; an d
.3 rejec t an y MARPO L sampl e wher e the sea l ha s bee n broken .
2.3 I f the seal o f the MARPOL sampl e ha s no t been broken , th e laborator y shall procee d with th e verification
procedure an d shall :
.1 ensur e that the MARPO L sampl e i s thoroughl y homogenized ;
.2 dra w tw o subsample s fro m th e MARPO L sample ; an d
.3 resea l th e MARPO L sampl e an d recor d th e ne w resea l detail s o n th e tes t record .
2.4 Th e two subsample s shal l b e tested i n succession , i n accordanc e wit h th e specifie d tes t metho d referre d
to i n appendi x V (secon d footnote) . Fo r th e purpose s o f thi s verificatio n procedure , th e result s o f th e tes t
analysis shal l b e referre d t o a s "A " an d "B" :
.1 I f the result s o f "A " an d " B " ar e withi n th e repeatabilit y (r ) o f the tes t method , th e result s shal l b e
considered valid .
.2 I f the result s o f "A" an d " B " ar e no t within th e repeatabilit y (V ) o f the tes t method , bot h result s shal l
be rejecte d an d t w o ne w subsample s shoul d b e take n b y th e laborator y an d analysed . Th e sampl e
have bee n taken .
2.5 I f the test result s of "A" an d " B " ar e valid, a n averag e of these t wo result s shoul d b e calculate d thus givin g
the resul t referre d t o a s "X" :
.1 I f the resul t o f "X " i s equa l t o o r fall s belo w th e applicabl e limi t require d b y Anne x VI , th e fue l oi l
shall b e deeme d t o mee t th e requirements .
.2 I f th e resul t o f "X " i s greate r tha n th e applicabl e limi t require d b y Anne x VI , verificatio n proce -
dure stag e 2 shoul d b e conducted ; however , i f th e resul t o f "X " i s greate r tha n th e specificatio n
limit b y 0.59/ ? (wher e R i s th e reproducibilit y o f the tes t method) , th e fue l oi l shal l b e considere d
non-compliant an d n o furthe r testin g i s necessary .
Accreditation i s i n accordanc e with IS O 1702 5 o r an equivalent standard.

3 Verification procedure stage 2

3.1 I f stag e 2 o f th e verificatio n procedur e i s necessar y i n accordanc e wit h paragrap h 2.5. 2 above , th e
competent authority shall sen d the MARPOL sample to a second accredited laboratory .
3.2 Upo n receivin g the MARPOL sample, the laboratory shall:

.1 recor d th e detail s o f the resea l numbe r applie d i n accordanc e wit h 2.3. 3 abov e an d th e sampl e
label on the test record;
.2 dra w two subsamples from the MARPOL sample; an d
.3 resea l the MARPOL sample and record the new reseal detail s on the test record.
3.3 Th e tw o subsample s shal l b e teste d i n succession , i n accordanc e wit h th e tes t metho d specifie d i n
appendix V (secon d footnote). Fo r the purposes of this verification procedure , th e results of the test analysis
shall be referred to as "C" and "D":
.1 I f the results of "C" an d " D" are within the repeatability (r) of the test method, the results shall b e
considered valid.
.2 I f the results of "C" and " D" are not within the repeatability (r) of the test method, bot h result s shall
be rejecte d an d tw o ne w subsamples shal l b e taken b y the laborator y an d analysed . Th e sample
have been taken.
3.4 I f th e tes t result s o f "C " an d " D " ar e valid , an d th e result s o f "A" , "B" , "C" , an d " D " ar e withi n th e
reproducibility (R) of the test method then the laboratory shall average the results, which is referred to as "Y":
.1 I f the resul t of "Y" i s equal to or falls below the applicable limi t required b y Annex VI, the fuel oi l
shall b e deemed to meet the requirements.
.2 I f the result of "Y" i s greater than the applicable limit required by Annex VI, then the fuel oil fails to
meet the standards require d by Annex VI.
3.5 I f the results of "A", "B" , "C " and " D " are not within the reproducibility (R) of the test method then the
Administration ma y discard all o f the test results and, at its discretion, repea t the entire testing process.
3.6 Th e results obtained from the verification procedure are final.

Appendix VII
Emission control areas
(regulation 13.6 and regulation 14.3)
1 The boundaries of emission control areas designated under regulations 13.6 and 14.3, other than the
Baltic Sea and the North Sea areas, are set forth in this appendix.
2 The North American area comprises:






.3 the sea area located off the coasts of the Hawaiian Islands of Hawai'i, Maui, Oahu, Moloka'i,
Ni'ihau, Kaua'i, Lana'i, and Kaho'olawe, enclosed by geodesic lines connecting the following
coordinates:

3 The United States Caribbean Sea area includes:

.1 the sea area located off the Atlantic and Caribbean coasts of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and
the United States Virgin Islands, enclosed by geodesic lines connecting the following coordinates:


Appendix VIII
Form of International Energ y Efficiency (IEE ) Certificat e
INTERNATIONAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY CERTIFICATE

Issued under the provisions of the Protocol of 1997, as amended by resolution MEPC.203(62), to amend the International
Convention for the Prevention of Pollution by Ships, 1973, as modified by the Protocol of 1978 related thereto (hereinafter
referred to as "the Convention") unde r the authority of the Government of:
(full designation of the Party)

by
Name of ship.
Distinctive number or letters
+
IMO Number
Port of registry
Gross tonnage
THIS IS TO CERTIFY:
1 Tha t the ship has been surveyed in accordance with regulation 5.4 of Annex VI of the Convention; and
2 Tha t the survey shows that the ship complies with the applicable requirements in regulation 20, regulation 21 an d
regulation 22.
Completion date of survey on which this Certificate is based (dd/mm/yyyy )
Issued at
Date (dd/mm/yyyy )
' Alternatively , th e particulars of the ship ma y be placed horizontall y i n boxes .

+
In accordance with the IMO ship identification number scheme, adopted by the Organization by resolution A.600(15).

Supplement to the International Energy Efficiency Certificate

(IEE Certificate)
RECORD OF CONSTRUCTION RELATING TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY

in respec t of the provision s of Annex I o f the Internationa l Convention for the Preventio n o f Pollution from Ships , 1973 ,
as modified b y the Protocol of 1978 relating thereto (hereinafter referred to as "the Convention").
Notes:
1 This Record shall be permanently attached to the IEE Certificate. The IEE Certificate shall be available on board
the ship at all times.
2 The Recor d shal l b e at leas t i n English , Frenc h o r Spanish. I f an officia l languag e of the issuing Part y is also
3 Entries in boxes shall be made by inserting either: a cross (x) for the answers "yes" and "applicable"; or a dash
(-) for the answers "no" an d "no t applicable", a s appropriate.
4 Unless otherwise stated, regulations mentioned in this Record refer to regulations in Annex VI of the Convention,
and resolution s or circulars refer to those adopted b y the International Maritim e Organization.
1.1 Nam e of ship

1.2 IM O number
1.3 Dat e of building contract
1.4 Gros s tonnage
1.5 Deadweigh t
1.6 Typ e of ship*
2 Propulsion system
2.1 Diese l propulsio n
2.2 Diesel-electri c propulsio n
2.3 Turbin e propulsio n
2.4 Hybri d propulsio n
2.5 Propulsio n system other than any of the above
3 Attained Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI)

3.1 Th e Attained EEDI in accordance with regulation 20.1 i s calculated based
on the information contained in the EEDI technical file which also shows the process
of calculating the Attained EED I
The Attained EED I is : gram s C0 2 /tonne-mile
3.2 Th e Attained EEDI is not calculated as:

3.2.3 th e requirement of regulation 20 is waived b y the ship's Administration
3.2.4 th e type of ship is exempt in accordance with regulatio n 20.1
* Inser t ship type in accordance with definitions specified in regulation 2. Ships falling into more than one of the ship types defined in
regulation 2 should b e considered a s being the ship type with the most stringent (the lowest) require d EEDI . I f ship does not fall int o
the ship types defined i n regulation 2, inser t "Ship other than any of the ship type defined in regulation 2".

4 Required EEDI
4.1 Require d EED I is : gram s C0 2 /tonne-mile
4.2 Th e required EEDI is not applicable as:
4.2.3 th e requirement of regulation 21 i s waived by the ship's Administration in accordance
with regulation 19. 4
4.2.4 th e type of ship is exempt in accordance with regulatio n 21.1
4.2.5 th e ship's capacity is below the minimum capacity threshold in Table 1 o f regulation 21.2
5 Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan

5.1 Th e ship is provided with a Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP)
6 EEDI technical file

6.1 Th e IEE Certificate is accompanied by the EEDI technical file in compliance with regulation 20.1 . . .
6.2 Th e EEDI technical file identification/verification numbe r
6.3 Th e EEDI technical file verification date
Issued at
Date (dd/mm/yyyy )
issuing the Record)

5
2011 Guideline s for the carriage of blends
of petroleum oil an d biofuel s
1 Th e Marine Environment Protection Committee, at its sixty-second session (11 t o 15 July 2011), recogniz-
ing the need to clarify how biofuels subject to MARPOL Annex II, when blended with petroleum oils, subjec t
to Annex I o f MARPOL, ca n b e shipped i n bulk , approve d the 2011 Guideline s for the carriage of blends of
petroleum oil and biofuels, which are attached at annex.
2I n approvin g th e 201 1 Guidelines , th e Committe e agree d tha t thes e shoul d becom e operativ e fro m
1 Septembe r 2011 an d that until tha t time, the current interi m guidance measure s which hav e been i n plac e
should remai n i n effect.
3 Membe r Governments and internationa l organizations are invited to bring the annexed Guidelines to the
attention of Administrations, recognize d organizations, por t authorities, shipowners, shi p operators and other
parties concerned.
Annex
2011 Guidelines for the carriage of blends

of petroleum oil and biofuels
1 Application
1.1 Thes e guideline s appl y t o ship s whe n carryin g i n bul k blend s o f petroleum oi l an d biofuel s subjec t to
Annex I an d Annex I I of MARPOL, respectively .
2 Scope
2.1 Thes e Guideline s hav e bee n develope d t o clarif y ho w biofuel s subjec t to Anne x I I o f MARPOL, whe n
blended with petroleu m oils, subjec t to Annex I of MARPOL, ca n b e shipped i n bulk.
3 Definitions
For the purpose of these guidelines:
3.1 Biofuels ar e ethy l alcohol , fatt y aci d methy l ester s (FAME) , vegetabl e oil s (triglycerides ) an d alkane s
(C10-C26), linea r and branche d wit h a flashpoin t of either 60° C o r les s o r mor e than 60°C , a s identifie d i n
chapters 1 7 and 1 8 of the IBC Code or the MEPC.2/Circular/tripartite agreements.* Followin g the distribution
of these guidelines, further biofuels identified as falling under the scope of the guidelines, will b e recorded i n
annex 1 1 o f the MEPC.2/Circular which deals with biofuel/petroleu m oil blends .
3.2 Biofuel blends are mixtures resultin g from the blending of those products identifie d at 3.1 abov e with a
petroleum oil.
* Se e IMO publication, sale s number 1C100E.

4 Carriage of biofuel blends

The carriag e provisio n fo r biofue l blend s i s base d o n th e volumetri c compositio n o f the blend s a s follows :
4.1 Biofuel blends containing 75% or more of petroleum oil
4.1.1 Whe n containin g 75 % o r mor e o f petroleu m oil , th e biofue l blen d i s subjec t to Anne x I o f MARPOL .
4.1.2 Whe n carryin g suc h biofue l blends , Oi l Discharg e Monitorin g Equipmen t (ODM E - se e resolutio n
MEPC.108(49)) shal l b e i n complianc e wit h regulatio n 3 1 o f Annex I o f MARPOL an d shoul d b e approve d fo r
the mixtur e bein g transported .
4.1.3 Unti l 1 Januar y 201 6 biofue l blend s ma y b e carrie d whe n th e ship' s O D M E i s no t i n complianc e wit h
paragraph 4.1. 2 abov e provide d tha t tank residue s an d al l tan k washing s ar e pumpe d ashore .
4.1.4 Whe n considerin g th e dec k fire-fightin g syste m requirement s o f SOLA S chapte r II-2 , regulation s 1.6. 1
and 1.6.2 , whe n carryin g biofue l blend s containin g ethyl alcoho l the n alcoho l resistan t foams shoul d b e used .
4.2 Biofuel blends containing more than 1% but less than 75% of petroleum oil
4.2.1 Whe n containin g mor e tha n 1 % bu t les s tha n 75 % o f petroleu m oil , th e biofue l blend s ar e subjec t to
Annex I I o f MARPO L an d shoul d b e carrie d unde r th e followin g conditions :
a c d e f g h i' i" i'" j k I n o

Biofuel blend s o f diesel/ga s oi l X S/P 2 2C Cont No Yes C T ABC No 15.12,
and FAM E 15.17,
(> 25 % bu t < 9 9 % b y volume ) 15.19.6
Biofuel blend s o f diesel/ga s oi l X S/P 2 2G Cont No Yes C T ABC No 15.12,
and Vegetabl e oi l 15.17,
(> 25 % bu t < 9 9 % b y volume ) 15.19.6
Biofuel blend s o f gasoline an d X S/P 2 2G Cont No T3 HA No C F-T AC No 15.12,
ethyl alcoho l 15.17,
(> 25 % bu t < 9 9 % b y volume ) 15.19.6
Biofuel blend s o f diesel/gas oi l X S/P 2 2G Cont No Yes C T ABC No 15.12,
and alkane s (C10-C26) , 15.17,
linear and branche d wit h a 15.19.6
flashpoint > 60° C
(> 25 % bu t < 99 % b y volume )
Biofuel blend s o f diesel/gas oi l X S/P 2 2G Cont No T3 IIA No C F-T ABC No 15.12,

and alkane s (C10-C26) , linea r 15.17,
and branche d wit h a 15.19.6
flashpoint < 60° C
(> 25 % bu t < 99 % b y volume )
4.2.2 Wit h respec t to ne w biofuel s identifie d a s fallin g unde r th e scop e o f these guidelines , carriag e require -
ments fo r specifi c biofuel/petroleu m oi l blend s t o b e shippe d a s MARPO L Anne x I I cargoe s wil l b e incorpo -
rated int o Lis t 1 o f the MEPC.2/Circular , a s appropriate .
4.3 Biofuel blends containing 1% or less petroleum oil
4.3.1 Whe n containing 1 % or less of petroleum oil, the biofuel blend s are subject to Annex II of MARPOL.
5 Blending of petroleum oil and biofuel on board
5.1 Blendin g o n boar d describe s th e mixin g o f t w o product s resultin g i n on e singl e produc t ( a blende d
mixture) an d reflect s onl y physica l mixin g a s distinc t fro m an y chemica l processing . Suc h mixin g operation s
should onl y b e undertake n whils t the shi p i s withi n por t limits .

5-2011 Guidelines for the carriage of blends of petroleum oil and biofuels
5.2 Th e physical blending on board of petroleum oil and biofuels during a sea voyage to create new products
is prohibited as indicated in MSC-MEPC.2/Circ.8 Prohibitio n of Blending MARPOL Cargoes on Boar d Durin g
the Sea Voyage.
6 Certification requirements
6.1 Th e certification for the biofuel blen d to be shipped should b e i n complianc e with Anne x I o r Annex I I
of MARPOL, as appropriate.

Certificates and documents require d
to be carried on boar d ships
(Note: All certificates to be carried on board must be originals)
1 All ships to which the referenced Convention applies Reference
International Tonnage Certificate (1969)

An Internationa l Tonnag e Certificat e (1969 ) shal l b e issue d t o ever y ship , Tonnage Convention , articl e 7
the gros s an d ne t tonnage o f which hav e bee n determine d i n accordanc e
with th e Convention .
International Load Line Certificate

An Internationa l Loa d Lin e Certificat e shal l b e issue d unde r the provision s LL Convention, articl e 16 ;
of the Internationa l Conventio n o n Loa d Lines , 1966 , t o ever y shi p whic h 1988 L L Protocol , articl e 1 6
has bee n surveye d an d marke d i n accordanc e wit h th e Conventio n o r th e
Convention a s modifie d b y the 198 8 L L Protocol , a s appropriate.
International Load Line Exemption Certificate

An Internationa l Loa d Lin e Exemptio n Certificat e shal l b e issue d t o an y LL Convention , articl e 6 ;
ship t o whic h a n exemptio n ha s bee n grante d unde r an d i n accordanc e 1988 L L Protocol , articl e 1 6
with articl e 6 o f the Loa d Lin e Conventio n o r th e Conventio n a s modifie d
by the 198 8 L L Protocol , a s appropriate .
Coating Technical File

A Coatin g Technica l File , containin g specification s o f the coatin g syste m SOLAS 1974 ,
applied t o dedicate d seawate r ballas t tank s i n al l type s o f ship s an d regulation II-1/3-2 ;
double-side ski n space s o f bul k carrier s o f 15 0 m i n lengt h an d upwards , Performance standar d fo r
record o f the shipyard' s an d shipowner' s coatin g work , detaile d criteri a protective coating s fo r
for coatin g sections , jo b specifications , inspection , maintenanc e an d dedicated seawate r ballas t
repair, shal l b e kep t on boar d an d maintaine d throughou t th e lif e o f the tanks i n al l type s o f ship s an d
ship. double-side ski n space s
of bul k carrier s
(resolution MSC.215(82) )
Construction drawings
A se t o f as-buil t constructio n drawing s an d othe r plan s showin g SOLAS 1974 ,
any subsequen t structura l alteration s shal l b e kep t o n boar d a shi p regulation 11-1/3-7 ;
constructed o n o r afte r 1 Januar y 2007. MSC/Circ.1135 o n A s buil t
construction drawing s t o b e
maintained o n boar d th e shi p
and ashor e

Ship Construction File

A Shi p Constructio n Fil e wit h specifi c informatio n shoul d b e kep t o n SOLAS 1974 ,
board oi l tanker s o f 15 0 m i n lengt h an d abov e an d bul k carrier s o f regulation 11-1/3-10 ;
150 m i n lengt h an d above , constructe d wit h singl e deck , top-sid e MSC.1/Circ.1343 o n
tanks an d hoppe r sid e tank s i n carg o spaces , excludin g or e carrier s an d Guidelines fo r th e informatio n
combination carriers : to b e include d i n a Shi p
Construction Fil e
.1 for whic h th e buildin g contrac t i s place d o n o r afte r
1 Jul y 2016;
.2 in th e absenc e o f a buildin g contract , th e keel s o f which ar e

laid o r whic h ar e a t a simila r stag e o f construction o n o r afte r
1 Jul y 2017; o r
.3 the deliver y o f which i s o n o r afte r 1 Jul y 202 0 shal l carr y a

Ship Constructio n Fil e containin g informatio n i n accordanc e
with regulation s an d guidelines ,
and update d a s appropriat e throughou t the ship' s lif e i n orde r t o facilitat e

safe operation , maintenance , survey , repai r an d emergenc y measures .
Intact stability booklet

Every passenge r shi p regardles s o f size an d ever y carg o shi p o f 24 m SOLAS 1974 , regulation s 11-1/ 5
and ove r shal l b e incline d o n completio n an d th e element s o f their and 11-1/5-1 ; L L Convention ;
stability determined . Th e maste r shal l b e supplie d wit h a Stabilit y Bookle t 1988 L L Protocol ,
containing suc h informatio n a s i s necessar y to enable him , b y rapi d regulation 1 0
and simpl e procedures , t o obtai n accurat e guidanc e a s t o th e stabilit y
of the shi p unde r varyin g condition s o f service. Fo r bul k carriers , th e
information require d i n a bul k carrie r bookle t ma y b e containe d i n th e
stability booklet .
Damage control plans and booklets

On passenge r an d carg o ships , ther e shal l b e permanentl y exhibite d plan s SOLAS 1974 , regulatio n 11-1/19 ;
showing clearl y fo r eac h dec k an d hol d th e boundarie s o f the watertigh t MSC.1/Circ.1245
compartments, th e opening s therei n wit h th e mean s o f closure an d
position o f an y control s thereof , an d th e arrangement s fo r th e correctio n
of an y lis t du e t o flooding . Booklet s containin g th e aforementione d
information shal l b e mad e availabl e t o th e officer s o f the ship .
Minimum safe manning document

Every shi p t o whic h chapte r I o f the Conventio n applie s shal l b e provide d SOLAS 1974 , regulatio n V/14. 2
with a n appropriat e saf e mannin g documen t or equivalen t issue d b y th e
Administration a s evidenc e o f the minimu m saf e manning .
Fire safety training manual

A training manua l shal l b e writte n i n th e workin g languag e o f the shi p SOLAS 1974 ,
and shal l b e provide d i n eac h cre w mes s roo m an d recreatio n roo m regulation I I 2/15.2. 3
or i n eac h cre w cabin . Th e manua l shal l contai n th e instruction s an d
information require d i n regulatio n I I 2/15.2.3.4 . Par t of such informatio n
may b e provide d i n th e form o f audio-visual aid s i n lie u o f the manual .

6 - Certificates and documents required to be carried on board ships
Fire Control plan/booklet

General arrangemen t plan s shal l b e permanentl y exhibite d fo r th e SOLAS 1974 ,
guidance o f the ship' s officers , showin g clearl y fo r eac h dec k th e regulations I I 2/15.2. 4
control stations , th e variou s fir e section s togethe r wit h particular s o f and I I 2/15.3. 2
the fire detectio n an d fir e alar m system s an d th e fire-extinguishin g
appliances, etc . Alternatively , a t the discretio n o f the Administration , th e
aforementioned detail s ma y b e se t out i n a booklet , a cop y o f which shal l
be supplie d t o eac h officer , an d on e cop y shal l a t al l time s b e availabl e
on boar d i n a n accessibl e position . Plan s an d booklet s shall b e kep t
up to date; an y alteration s shall b e recorde d a s soo n a s practicable . A
duplicate se t of fire contro l plan s o r a bookle t containing suc h plan s shal l
be permanentl y store d i n a prominentl y marke d weathertigh t enclosur e
outside th e deckhous e fo r th e assistanc e o f shore-sid e fire-fightin g
personnel.
Onboard training and drills record

Fire drill s shal l b e conducte d an d recorde d i n accordanc e wit h th e SOLAS 1974 ,
provisions o f regulation s III/19. 3 an d I1I/19.5 . regulation I I 2/15.2.2. 5
Fire safety operational booklet

The fir e safet y operationa l bookle t shal l contai n th e necessar y informatio n SOLAS 1974 ,
and instruction s fo r the saf e operatio n o f the shi p an d carg o handlin g regulation II-2/16. 2
operations i n relatio n t o fir e safety . Th e bookle t shal l b e writte n i n
the workin g languag e o f the shi p an d b e provide d i n eac h cre w mes s
room an d recreatio n roo m o r i n eac h cre w cabin . Th e bookle t ma y b e
combined wit h th e fir e safet y trainin g manual s require d i n
regulation I I 2/15.2.3 .
Maintenance Plans
The maintenanc e pla n shal l includ e th e necessar y informatio n abou t fir e SOLAS 1974 ,
protection system s an d fire-fightin g system s an d appliance s a s require d regulations II-2/14.2. 2
under regulatio n II-2/14.2.2 . Fo r tankers, additiona l requirement s ar e and II-2/14. 4
referred t o i n regulatio n II-2/14.4 .
Training manual
The training manual , whic h ma y compris e severa l volumes , shal l contai n SOLAS 1974 , regulatio n HI/3 5
instructions an d information , i n easil y understoo d term s illustrate d
wherever possible , o n th e life-savin g appliance s provide d i n th e shi p an d
on th e bes t method s o f survival. An y par t of suc h informatio n ma y b e
provided i n th e for m o f audio-visua l aid s i n lie u o f the manual .
Nautical charts and nautical publications

Nautical chart s an d nautica l publication s fo r the intende d voyag e SOLAS 1974 ,
shall b e adequat e an d up-to-date . A n electroni c char t displa y an d regulations V/19.2.1. 4 an d V/2 7
information syste m (ECDIS ) i s als o accepte d a s meetin g the char t carriage
requirements o f this subparagraph .

International Code of Signals and a copy of Volume III of IAMSAR Manual

All ship s require d t o carr y a radi o installatio n shal l carr y the Internationa l SOLAS 1974 , regulatio n V/2 1
Code o f Signal ; al l ship s shal l carr y a n up-to-dat e cop y o f Volume II I o f
the Internationa l Aeronautica l an d Maritim e Searc h an d Rescu e (IAMSAR )
Manual.
Records of navigational activities

All ship s engage d o n internationa l voyage s shal l kee p o n boar d a recor d SOLAS 1974 ,
of navigationa l activitie s an d incident s includin g drill s an d pre-departur e regulations V/2 6 an d V/28. 1
tests. Whe n suc h informatio n i s no t maintaine d i n th e ship' s log-book , i t
shall b e maintaine d i n anothe r form approve d b y th e Administration .
Manoeuvring booklet
The stoppin g times, shi p heading s an d distance s recorde d o n trials , SOLAS 1974 , regulatio n II-1/2 8
together wit h th e result s o f trial s t o determin e th e abilit y o f ship s havin g
multiple propeller s t o navigat e an d manoeuvr e wit h on e o r mor e
propellers inoperative , shal l b e availabl e o n boar d fo r th e us e o f the
master o r designate d personnel .
Certificates for masters, officers or ratings

Certificates fo r masters , officer s o r rating s shal l b e issue d t o thos e STCW 1978 , articl e VI,
candidates who , t o th e satisfactio n o f the Administration , mee t the regulation I/2 ;
requirements for service , age , medica l fitness , training , qualification s STCW Code , sectio n A-l/ 2
and examination s i n accordanc e wit h th e provision s o f the STC W Cod e
annexed t o th e Internationa l Conventio n o n Standard s o f Training,
Certification an d Watchkeepin g fo r Seafarers , 1978 . Format s o f certificates
are give n i n sectio n A I/ 2 o f the STC W Code . Certificate s mus t b e kep t
available i n thei r origina l for m o n boar d th e ship s o n whic h th e holde r i s
serving.
Records of hours of rest

Records o f daily hour s o f res t of seafarers shal l b e maintaine d o n board. * STCW Code, sectio n A-VIII/11 ;
Seafarers' Hour s o f Wor k
and th e Mannin g o f Ship s
Convention, 199 6 (No.180) ;
IMO/ILO Guideline s fo r th e
development o f tables o f
seafarers' shipboar d workin g
arrangements an d format s o f
records o f seafarers ' hour s o f
work o r hour s o f res t
* Amendment s to par t A of the STCW Code shall ente r into force on 1 Januar y 2012 unles s mor e than on e third of Parties or Parties ,
the combined merchan t fleets of which constitut e no t less than 50 % of the gross tonnage of the world's merchan t shipping of ships of
100 gross registe r tons or more, hav e notifie d the Secretary General tha t they object to the amendments prior to 1 Jul y 2011.

International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate

An internationa l Oi l Pollutio n Preventio n Certificat e shal l b e issued , MARPOL Annex I ,
after surve y i n accordanc e wit h regulatio n 6 o f Annex I o f MARPOL, regulation 7
to an y oi l tanke r o f 15 0 gros s tonnag e an d abov e an d an y othe r shi p o f
400 gros s tonnag e an d abov e whic h i s engage d i n voyage s t o port s o r
offshore terminal s unde r th e jurisdictio n o f othe r Partie s t o MARPOL . Th e
certificate i s supplemente d wit h a Recor d o f Construction an d Equipmen t
for Ship s othe r than Oi l Tanker s (For m A ) o r a Recor d o f Construction an d
Equipment for Oi l Tanker s (For m B) , a s appropriate .
Oil Record Book

Every oi l tanke r o f 15 0 gros s tonnag e an d abov e an d ever y shi p o f 400 MARPOL Anne x I ,
gross tonnag e an d abov e othe r tha n a n oi l tanke r shal l b e provide d regulations 1 7 an d 3 6
with a n Oi l Recor d Book , Par t l (Machiner y spac e operations) . Ever y oi l
tanker o f 15 0 gros s tonnag e an d abov e shal l als o b e provide d wit h a n Oi l
Record Book , Par t I I (Cargo/ballas t operations).
Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan

Every oi l tanke r o f 15 0 gros s tonnag e an d abov e an d ever y shi p othe r MARPOL Anne x I ,
than a n oi l tanke r o f 400 gros s tonnag e an d abov e shal l carr y o n boar d a regulation 37 ;
Shipboard Oi l Pollutio n Emergenc y Pla n approve d b y th e Administration . resolution MEPC.54(32 )
as amende d b y
resolution MEPC.86(44 )
International Sewage Pollution Prevention Certificate

An Internationa l Sewag e Pollutio n Preventio n Certificat e shal l b e issued , MARPOL Anne x IV ,
after a n initia l o r renewa l surve y i n accordanc e wit h th e provision s o f regulation 5 ;
regulation 4 o f Annex I V o f MARPOL , t o an y shi p whic h i s require d t o MEPC/Circ.408
comply wit h th e provision s o f that Anne x an d i s engage d i n voyage s t o
ports o r offshor e terminal s unde r th e jurisdictio n o f other Partie s t o th e
Convention.
Garbage Management Plan

Every shi p o f 400 gros s tonnag e an d abov e an d ever y shi p whic h i s MARPOL Anne x V ,
certified t o carr y 1 5 person s o r mor e shal l carr y a garbag e managemen t regulation 9
plan whic h th e cre w shal l follow .
Garbage Record Book

Every shi p o f 400 gros s tonnag e an d abov e an d ever y shi p whic h i s MARPOL Anne x V ,
certified t o carr y 1 5 person s o r mor e engage d i n voyage s t o port s regulation 9
or offshor e terminal s unde r th e jurisdictio n o f other Partie s t o th e
Convention an d ever y fixe d an d floatin g platfor m engage d i n exploratio n
and exploitatio n o f the sea-be d shal l b e provide d wit h a Garbag e Recor d
Book.

Voyage data recorder system-certificate of compliance

The voyag e dat a recorde r system , includin g al l sensors , shal l b e subjecte d SOLAS 1974 , regulatio n V/18. 8
to a n annua l performanc e test . Th e tes t shal l b e conducte d b y a n
approved testin g o r servicin g facilit y t o verif y th e accuracy , duratio n an d
recoverability o f the recorde d data . I n addition , test s an d inspection s shal l
be conducte d t o determin e th e serviceabilit y o f al l protectiv e enclosure s
and device s fitte d t o ai d location . A cop y o f the certificat e o f compliance
issued b y th e testin g facility , statin g th e dat e o f compliance an d th e
applicable performanc e standards , shal l b e retaine d o n boar d th e ship .
Cargo Securing Manual

All cargoes , othe r than soli d an d liqui d bul k cargoes , carg o unit s an d SOLAS 1974 ,
cargo transport units , shal l b e loaded , stowe d an d secure d throughou t regulations VI/5. 6 an d VII/5 ;
the voyag e i n accordanc e wit h th e Carg o Securin g Manua l approve d b y MSC.1/Circ.1353
the Administration. I n ship s with r o - r o spaces, a s defined i n regulatio n
II-2/3.41, all securin g o f such cargoes , carg o unit s an d carg o transpor t
units, i n accordanc e with th e Carg o Securin g Manual , shal l b e complete d
before the shi p leave s th e berth . Th e Carg o Securin g Manua l i s require d
on al l type s o f ship s engage d i n th e carriag e o f al l cargoe s othe r than
solid an d liqui d bul k cargoes , whic h shal l b e draw n u p to a standar d a t
least equivalen t t o th e guideline s develope d b y th e Organization .
Document of Compliance
A documen t o f complianc e shal l b e issue d t o ever y compan y whic h SOLAS 1974 , regulatio n IX/4 ;
complies wit h th e requirement s o f th e IS M Code . A cop y o f the ISM Code, paragrap h 1 3
document shall b e kep t on board .
Safety Management Certificate

A Safet y Managemen t Certificat e shal l b e issue d t o ever y shi p b y th e SOLAS 1974 , regulatio n IX/4 ;
Administration o r a n organizatio n recognize d b y th e Administration . Th e ISM Code, paragrap h 1 3
Administration o r a n organizatio n recognize d b y i t shall , befor e issuin g
the Safet y Managemen t Certificate , verif y tha t th e compan y an d it s
shipboard managemen t operat e i n accordanc e wit h th e approve d safet y
management system .
International Ship Security Certificate (ISSC) or

Interim International Ship Security Certificate
An Internationa l Shi p Securit y Certificat e (ISSC ) shal l b e issue d t o ever y SOLAS 1974 ,
ship b y th e Administratio n o r a n organizatio n recognize d b y i t t o verif y regulation XI-2/9.1.1;
that th e shi p complie s wit h th e maritim e securit y provision s o f SOLAS , ISPS Cod e par t A, sectio n 1 9
chapter X I 2 an d par t A o f the ISP S Code . A n interi m ISS C ma y b e issue d and appendices .
under th e ISP S Cod e par t A, sectio n 19.4 .

Ship Security Plan and associated records

Each shi p shal l carr y on boar d a shi p securit y pla n approve d b y the SOLAS 1974 , regulatio n XI-2/9 ;
Administration. Th e pla n shal l mak e provision s fo r th e thre e securit y ISPS Cod e par t A, section s 9
levels a s define d i n par t A o f the ISP S Code . Record s o f the followin g and 1 0
activities addresse d i n th e shi p securit y pla n shal l b e kep t on boar d fo r a t
least the minimu m perio d specifie d b y th e Administration :
.1 training , drill s an d exercises ;
.2 securit y threat s an d securit y incidents ;
.3 breache s o f security ;
.4 change s i n securit y level ;
.5 communication s relatin g t o th e direc t securit y o f the shi p suc h

as specifi c threats to the shi p o r to por t facilities th e shi p is , o r
has been, in ;
.6 interna l audit s an d review s o f securit y activities ;
.7 periodi c revie w o f th e shi p securit y assessment ;
.8 periodi c revie w o f the shi p securit y plan ;
.9 implementatio n o f any amendment s t o th e plan ; an d
.10 maintenance , calibratio n an d testin g of any securit y equipmen t

provided o n board , includin g testing o f the shi p securit y aler t
system.
Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR)

Every shi p t o whic h chapte r I o f the Conventio n applie s shal l b e issue d SOLAS 1974 , regulatio n XI-1/ 5
with a Continuou s Synopsi s Record . Th e Continuou s Synopsi s Recor d
provides a n onboar d recor d o f the histor y o f the shi p wit h respec t to th e
information recorde d therein .
International Anti-fouling System Certificate

Ships o f 400 gros s tonnag e an d abov e engage d i n internationa l voyages , AFS Convention,
excluding fixed o r floatin g platforms , FSUs , an d FPSOs , shal l b e regulation 2(1 ) o f annex 4
issued afte r inspectio n an d surve y a n internationa l Anti-foulin g Syste m
Certificate togethe r wit h a Recor d o f Anti-fouling Systems .
Declaration on Anti-fouling System

Ships o f 24 m o r mor e i n length , bu t les s tha n 40 0 gros s tonnag e engage d AFS Convention ,
in internationa l voyages , excludin g fixed o r floating platforms , FSUs , regulation 5(1 ) o f anne x 4
and FPSOs , shal l carr y a Declaratio n signe d b y th e owne r o r owner' s
authorized agents . Suc h Declaratio n shal l b e accompanie d b y appropriat e
documentation (suc h a s a pain t receip t o r a contracto r invoice ) o r contai n
appropriate endorsement .

International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate

Ships constructe d befor e th e dat e o f entr y int o forc e o f the Protoco l MARPOL Anne x VI ,
of 199 7 shal l b e issue d wit h a n Internationa l Ai r Pollutio n Preventio n regulation 6
Certificate. An y shi p o f 400 gros s tonnag e an d abov e engage d i n voyage s
to port s o r offshor e terminal s unde r th e jurisdictio n o f other Partie s
and platform s an d drillin g rig s engage d i n voyage s t o water s unde r the
sovereignty o r jurisdiction o f other Partie s t o th e Protoco l o f 199 7 shal l b e
issued wit h a n Internationa l Ai r Pollutio n Preventio n Certificate .
Ozone Depleting Substances Record Book

Each shi p subjec t to MARPO L Anne x VI, regulatio n 6. 1 tha t ha s MARPOL Anne x VI ,
rechargeable system s tha t contai n ozone-depletin g substance s shal l regulation 12. 6
maintain a n ozone-depletin g substance s recor d book .
Fuel Oil Changeover Procedure and Log-Book (record of fuel changeover)

Those ship s usin g separat e fuel oil s t o compl y wit h MARPO L Anne x VI , MARPOL Anne x VI ,
regulation 14. 3 an d enterin g o r leavin g a n emissio n contro l are a shal l regulation 14. 6
carry a writte n procedur e showin g ho w th e fue l oi l changeove r i s t o
be done . Th e volum e o f lo w sulphu r fue l oil s i n eac h tan k a s wel l a s
the date , tim e an d positio n o f the shi p whe n an y fue l oi l changeove r
operation i s complete d prio r to the entr y int o a n emissio n contro l are a
or commence d afte r exi t fro m suc h a n are a shal l b e recorde d i n suc h
logbook, a s prescribe d b y th e Administration.
Manufacturer's Operating Manual for Incinerators

Incinerators installe d i n accordanc e wit h th e requirement s o f MARPO L MARPOL Anne x VI ,
Annex VI, regulatio n 16.6.1 , shal l b e provide d wit h a Manufacturer' s regulation 16. 7
Operating Manual , whic h i s to b e retaine d wit h th e unit .
Bunker Delivery Note and Representative Sample

Bunker Deliver y Not e an d representativ e sampl e o f the fue l oi l delivere d MARPOL Anne x VI ,
shall b e kep t o n boar d i n accordanc e wit h requirement s o f MARPO L regulations 18. 6 an d 18.8. 1
Annex VI, regulation s 18. 6 and 18.8.1 .
Technical File
Every marin e diese l engin e installe d o n boar d a shi p shal l b e provide d NOx Technica l Code ,
with a Technica l File . Th e Technica l Fil e shal l b e prepare d b y th e paragraph 2.3. 4
applicant fo r engin e certificatio n an d approve d b y th e Administration ,
and i s require d t o accompan y a n engin e throughou t it s lif e o n boar d
ships. Th e Technical Fil e shal l contai n th e informatio n a s specifie d i n
paragraph 2.4. 1 o f the N O x Technica l Code .
Record Book of Engine Parameters

Where th e Engin e Paramete r Chec k metho d i n accordanc e wit h N O x Technica l Code ,
paragraph 6. 2 o f the N O x Technica l Cod e i s use d t o verif y compliance , paragraph 2.3. 7
if any adjustment s o r modification s ar e mad e t o a n engin e afte r it s
pre-certification, a ful l recor d o f such adjustment s o r modification s shal l
be recorde d i n th e engine' s Recor d Boo k o f Engin e Parameters .

Exemption Certificate*
When a n exemptio n i s grante d t o a shi p unde r and i n accordanc e SOLAS 1974 , regulatio n I/12 ;
with th e provision s o f SOLAS 1974 , a certificat e calle d a n Exemptio n 1988 SOLA S Protocol ,
Certificate shal l b e issue d i n additio n t o th e certificate s liste d above . regulation I/1 2
LRIT conformance test report

A Conformanc e tes t repor t shoul d b e issued , o n satisfactor y completio n SOLAS 1974 ,
of a conformanc e test , b y th e Administratio n o r th e AS P w h o conducte d regulation V/19-1 ;
the tes t actin g o n behal f of the Administratio n an d shoul d b e i n MSC.1/Circ.1307
accordance wit h th e mode l se t ou t i n appendi x 2 o f MSC.1/Circ.1307 .
2 In addition to the certificates listed in section 1 above, passenger

ships shall carry:
Passenger Ship Safety Certificate

A certificat e calle d a Passenge r Shi p Safet y Certificat e shal l b e issue d SOLAS 1974 , regulatio n I/12 ;
after inspectio n an d surve y t o a passenge r shi p whic h complie s wit h th e 1988 SOLA S Protocol ,
requirements o f chapters I I 1 , I I 2 , III , I V an d V an d an y othe r relevan t regulation I/12 ,
requirements o f SOLA S 1974 . A Recor d o f Equipmen t fo r th e Passenge r
Ship Safet y Certificat e (For m P ) shal l b e permanentl y attached .
Special Trade Passenger Ship Safety Certificate,

Special Trade Passenger Ship Space Certificate
A Specia l Trad e Passenge r Shi p Safet y Certificat e issue d unde r th e STP 71, rul e 5
provisions o f the Specia l Trad e Passenge r Ship s Agreement , 1971 .
A certificat e calle d a Specia l Trad e Passenge r Shi p Spac e Certificat e shal l SSTP 73, rul e 5
be issue d unde r the provision s o f the Protoco l o n Spac e Requirement s fo r
Special Trad e Passenge r Ships , 1973 .
Search and rescue cooperation plan

Passenger ship s t o whic h chapte r I o f the Conventio n applie s shal l hav e SOLAS 1974 , regulatio n V/7. 3
on boar d a pla n fo r cooperatio n wit h appropriat e searc h an d rescu e
services i n even t of a n emergency .
List of operational limitations

Passenger ship s t o whic h chapte r I o f the Conventio n applie s shal l keep , SOLAS 1974 , regulatio n V/3 0
on boar d a lis t of all limitation s o n th e operatio n o f the ship , includin g
exemptions fro m an y o f the SOLAS , regulations , restriction s i n operatin g
areas, weathe r restrictions , se a stat e restrictions , restriction s i n permissibl e
loads, trim , spee d an d an y othe r limitations , whethe r impose d b y th e
Administration o r establishe d durin g th e desig n o r th e buildin g stages .
Decision support system for masters

In al l passenge r ships , a decisio n suppor t syste m fo r emergenc y SOLAS 1974 , regulatio n Ml/2 9
management shal l b e provide d o n th e navigatio n bridge .
SLS.14/Circ.115, Add.1 , Add. 2 an d Add.3 refe r to the issu e of exemption certificate .

3 In addition to the certificates listed in section 1 above, cargo ships

shall carry:
Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate

A certificat e calle d a Carg o Shi p Safet y Constructio n Certificat e shal l SOLAS 1974 , regulatio n I/12 ;
be issue d afte r surve y t o a carg o shi p o f 50 0 gros s tonnag e an d ove r 1988 SOLA S Protocol ,
which satisfie s th e requirement s fo r carg o ship s o n survey , se t out regulation I/1 2
in regulatio n I/1 0 o f SOLAS 1974 , an d complie s wit h th e applicabl e
requirements o f chapters II- 1 an d II-2 , othe r than thos e relatin g to
fire-extinguishing appliance s an d fir e contro l plans .
Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate

A certificat e calle d a Carg o Shi p Safet y Equipmen t Certificat e shal l b e SOLAS 1974 , regulatio n I/12 ;
issued afte r surve y t o a carg o shi p o f 50 0 gros s tonnag e an d ove r whic h 1988 SOLA S Protocol ,
complies wit h th e relevan t requirement s o f chapters II- 1 an d II-2 , II I an d regulation I/1 2
V an d an y othe r relevan t requirement s o f SOLA S 1974 . A Recor d o f
Equipment for th e Carg o Shi p Safet y Equipment Certificat e (For m E ) shal l
be permanentl y attached .
Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate

A certificat e calle d a Carg o Shi p Safet y Radi o Certificat e shal l b e issue d SOLAS 1974 , regulatio n I/12 ,
after surve y t o a carg o shi p o f 30 0 gros s tonnag e an d over , fitte d wit h a as amende d b y th e GMDS S
radio installation , includin g those use d i n life-savin g appliances , whic h amendments;
complies wit h th e requirement s o f chapte r I V an d an y othe r relevan t 1988 SOLA S Protocol ,
requirements o f SOLA S 1974 . A Recor d o f Equipmen t fo r th e Carg o Shi p regulation I/1 2
Safety Radi o Certificat e (For m R ) shal l b e permanentl y attached .
Cargo Ship Safety Certificate

A certificat e calle d a Carg o Shi p Safet y Certificat e ma y b e issue d afte r 1988 SOLA S Protocol ,
survey t o a carg o shi p whic h complie s wit h th e relevan t requirement s o f regulation I/1 2
chapters II-1, II-2, III , I V an d V an d othe r relevan t requirement s o f SOLAS
1974 a s modifie d b y the 198 8 SOLA S Protocol , a s a n alternativ e to th e
above carg o shi p safet y certificates . A Recor d o f Equipmen t fo r th e Carg o
Ship Safet y Certificat e (For m C ) shal l b e permanentl y attached .
Document of authorization for the carriage of grain

A documen t o f authorization shal l b e issue d fo r ever y shi p loade d SOLAS 1974 , regulatio n VI/9 ;
in accordanc e wit h th e regulation s o f the Internationa l Cod e fo r th e International Cod e fo r th e
Safe Carriag e o f Grai n i n Bulk . Th e documen t shal l accompan y o r b e Safe Carriag e o f Grai n i n Bulk ,
incorporated int o th e grai n loadin g manua l provide d t o enabl e th e maste r section 3
to mee t th e stabilit y requirement s o f the Code .
Certificate of insurance or other financial security in respect

of civil liability for oil pollution damage
A certificat e attestin g that insuranc e o r othe r financia l securit y i s i n forc e CLC 1969 , articl e VII
shall b e issue d t o eac h shi p carryin g mor e tha n 2,00 0 ton s o f oil i n bul k
as cargo . I t shall b e issue d o r certifie d b y the appropriat e authorit y o f
the Stat e o f the ship' s registr y afte r determinin g tha t the requirement s
of article VII , paragrap h 1 , o f the CL C Conventio n hav e bee n complie d
with.


of civil liability for bunker oil pollution damage
Certificate attestin g that insuranc e o r othe r financia l securit y i s i n forc e i n Bunker Conventio n 2001 ,
accordance wit h th e provision s o f this Conventio n shal l b e issue d t o eac h article 7
ship o f greater tha n 1,00 0 gros s tonnag e afte r th e appropriat e authorit y o f
a Stat e Part y ha s determine d tha t the requirement s o f article 7 , paragrap h
1 hav e been complie d with . W i t h respec t to a ship registere d i n a Stat e
Party suc h certificat e shal l b e issue d o r certifie d b y th e appropriat e
authority o f the Stat e o f the ship' s registry ; wit h respec t t o a shi p no t
registered i n a Stat e Part y i t ma y b e issue d o r certifie d b y th e appropriat e
authority o f an y Stat e Party . A Stat e Part y ma y authoriz e eithe r a n
institution o r a n organizatio n recognize d b y i t to issu e th e certificat e
referred t o i n paragrap h 2 .

of civil liability for oil pollution damage
A certificat e attestin g tha t insuranc e o r othe r financia l securit y i s i n forc e CLC 1992 , articl e VII
in accordanc e with th e provision s o f the 199 2 CL C Conventio n shal l b e
issued t o eac h shi p carryin g mor e tha n 2,00 0 ton s o f oil i n bul k a s carg o
after th e appropriat e authorit y o f a Contractin g Stat e ha s determine d tha t
the requirement s o f article VII , paragrap h 1 , o f the Conventio n hav e bee n
complied with . Wit h respec t to a shi p registere d i n a Contractin g State ,
such certificat e shal l b e issue d b y th e appropriat e authorit y o f the Stat e o f
the ship' s registry ; wit h respec t to a shi p no t registere d i n a Contractin g
State, i t ma y b e issue d o r certifie d b y th e appropriat e authorit y o f any
Contracting State .
Enhanced survey report file

Bulk carrier s an d oi l tanker s shal l hav e a surve y repor t file an d SOLAS 1974 , regulatio n XI-1/2 ;
supporting document s complyin g wit h paragraph s 6.2 an d 6. 3 o f anne x resolution A.744(18 )
A an d anne x B o f resolutio n A.744(18 ) - Guideline s o n th e enhance d
programme o f inspection s durin g survey s o f bul k carrier s an d oi l tankers .
Record of oil discharge monitoring and control system

for the last ballast voyage
Subject to th e provision s o f paragraphs 4 an d 5 o f regulatio n 3 o f MARPOL Anne x I ,
MARPOL Anne x I , ever y oi l tanke r o f 15 0 gros s tonnag e an d abov e regulation 3 1
shall b e equippe d wit h a n oi l discharg e monitorin g an d contro l syste m
approved b y th e Administration . Th e syste m shal l b e fitte d wit h a
recording devic e t o provid e a continuou s recor d o f the discharg e i n litre s
per nautica l mil e an d tota l quantit y discharged , o r the oi l conten t an d rat e
of discharge. Th e recor d shal l b e identifiabl e a s to time an d dat e an d shal l
be kep t for a t leas t three years .
Oil Discharge Monitoring and Control (ODMC) Operational Manual

Every oi l tanke r fitte d wit h a n Oi l Discharg e Monitorin g an d Contro l MARPOL Anne x I ,
system shal l b e provide d wit h instruction s a s t o th e operatio n o f the regulation 31;
system i n accordanc e wit h a n operationa l manua l approve d b y the resolution A.496(XII) ;
Administration. resolution A.586(14) ;
resolution MEPC.108(49 )

Cargo Information
The shippe r shal l provid e th e maste r o r hi s representativ e wit h SOLAS 1974 , regulation s VI/ 2
appropriate information , confirme d i n writing , o n th e cargo , i n advanc e and XII/10 ;
of loading . I n bul k carriers, th e densit y o f the carg o shal l b e provide d i n MSC/Circ.663
the abov e information .
Ship Structure Access Manual

This regulatio n applie s t o oi l tanker s o f 50 0 gros s tonnag e an d ove r an d SOLAS 1974 ,
bulk carriers, a s define d i n regulatio n IX/1 , o f 20,000 gros s tonnag e an d regulation II-1/3- 6
over, constructe d o n o r after 1 Januar y 2006 . A ship' s mean s o f access t o
carry ou t overal l an d close-u p inspection s an d thicknes s measurement s
shall b e describe d i n a Shi p structur e acces s manua l approve d b y th e
Administration, a n update d cop y o f which shal l b e kep t o n board .
Bulk Carrier Booklet

To enabl e th e maste r t o preven t excessiv e stres s i n th e ship' s structure , SOLAS 1974 , regulation s VI/ 7
the shi p loadin g an d unloadin g soli d bul k cargoe s shal l b e provide d wit h and XII/8 ;
a bookle t referre d t o i n SOLA S regulatio n VI/7.2 . Th e bookle t shal l b e Code o f Practic e fo r th e Saf e
endorsed b y th e Administratio n o r o n it s behal f to indicat e tha t SOLA S Loading an d Unloadin g o f Bul k
regulations XII/4 , 5 , 6 an d 7 , a s appropriate, ar e complied with. A s Carriers (BL U Code )
an alternativ e t o a separat e booklet , th e require d informatio n ma y b e
contained i n th e intac t stabilit y booklet .
Crude Oil Washing Operation and Equipment Manual (COW Manual)

Every oi l tanke r operatin g wit h crud e oi l washin g system s shal l b e MARPOL Anne x I ,
provided wit h a n Operation s an d Equipmen t Manua l detailin g the syste m regulation 35 ;
and equipmen t an d specifyin g operationa l procedures . Suc h a Manua l resolution MEPC.8 1 (43)
shall b e t o th e satisfactio n o f the Administratio n an d shal l contai n al l th e
information se t ou t i n th e specification s referre d t o i n regulatio n 3 5 o f
Annex I o f MARPOL .
Condition Assessment Scheme (CAS) Statement of Compliance,

CAS Final Report and Review Record
A Statemen t o f Complianc e shal l b e issue d b y th e Administratio n t o MARPOL Anne x I
every oi l tanke r whic h ha s bee n surveye d i n accordanc e wit h th e regulations 20 and 21 ;
requirements o f the Conditio n Assessmen t Schem e (CAS ) an d foun d t o resolution MEPC.94(46) ;
be i n complianc e wit h thes e requirements . I n addition , a cop y o f the CA S resolution MEPC.99(48) ;
Final Repor t which wa s reviewe d b y the Administratio n fo r th e issu e o f resolution MEPC.112(50) ;
the Statemen t o f Compliance an d a cop y o f the relevan t Revie w Recor d resolution MEPC.131 (53);
shall b e place d o n boar d t o accompan y th e Statemen t o f Compliance . resolution MEPC.155(55 )
Subdivision and stability information

Every oi l tanke r t o whic h regulatio n 2 8 o f Annex I o f MARPO L applie s MARPOL Anne x I ,
shall b e provide d i n a n approve d for m wit h informatio n relativ e t o regulation 2 8
loading an d distributio n o f carg o necessar y t o ensur e complianc e wit h
the provision s o f this regulatio n an d dat a o n th e abilit y o f the shi p t o
comply wit h damag e stabilit y criteri a a s determine d b y thi s regulation .

VOC Management Plan

A tanker carryin g crud e oil , t o whic h MARPO L Anne x V I regulatio n 15. 1 MARPOL Anne x VI ,
applies, shal l hav e o n boar d an d implemen t a V O C Managemen t Plan . regulation 15. 6
4 In addition to the certificates listed in sections 1 and 3 above,

where appropriate, any ship carrying noxious liquid
chemical substances in bulk shall carry:
International Pollution Prevention Certificate for the Carriage of Noxious

Liquid Substances in Bulk (NLS Certificate)
An internationa l pollutio n preventio n certificat e fo r th e carriag e o f MARPOL, Anne x II ,
noxious liqui d substance s i n bul k (NL S certificate ) shal l b e issued , afte r regulation 8
survey i n accordanc e wit h th e provision s o f regulatio n 8 o f Annex I I o f
MARPOL, t o an y shi p carryin g noxiou s liqui d substance s i n bul k an d
which i s engage d i n voyage s t o port s o r terminals unde r the jurisdiction
of other Partie s t o MARPOL . I n respec t o f chemical tankers , th e
Certificate o f Fitnes s fo r the Carriag e o f Dangerou s Chemical s i n Bul k
and th e Internationa l Certificat e o f Fitnes s fo r th e Carriag e o f Dangerou s
Chemicals i n Bulk , issue d unde r th e provision s o f the Bul k Chemica l
Code an d Internationa l Bul k Chemica l Code , respectively , shal l hav e th e
same force an d receiv e the sam e recognitio n a s th e NL S certificate .
Cargo record book

Ships carryin g noxiou s liqui d substance s i n bul k shal l b e provide d wit h MARPOL Anne x II ,
a Carg o Recor d Book , whethe r a s par t o f the ship' s officia l lo g boo k o r regulation 15. 2
otherwise, i n th e form specifie d i n appendi x I I t o th e Annex II .
Procedures and Arrangements Manual (P & A Manual)

Every shi p certifie d t o carr y noxiou s liqui d substance s i n bul k shal l hav e MARPOL Anne x II ,
on boar d a Procedure s an d Arrangement s Manua l approve d b y th e regulation 14 ;
Administration. resolution MEPC.18(22) ,
Shipboard Marine Pollution Emergency Plan

for Noxious Liquid Substances
Every shi p o f 15 0 gros s tonnag e an d abov e certifie d t o carr y noxiou s MARPOL Anne x II ,
liquid substance s i n bul k shal l carr y o n boar d a shipboar d marin e regulation 17
pollution emergenc y pla n fo r noxiou s liqui d substance s approve d b y t h e '
Administration.

where applicable, any chemical tanker shall carry:
Certificate of Fitness for the Carriage

of Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk
A certificat e calle d a Certificat e o f Fitnes s fo r th e Carriag e o f Dangerou s BCH Code , sectio n 1.6 ;
Chemicals i n Bulk , th e mode l for m o f which i s se t ou t i n th e appendi x t o BCH Cod e a s modifie d b y
the Bul k Chemica l Code , shoul d b e issue d afte r a n initia l o r periodica l resolution MSC.18(58) ,
survey t o a chemica l tanke r engage d i n internationa l voyage s whic h section 1. 6
complies wit h th e relevan t requirement s o f the Code .
Note: Th e Cod e i s mandator y unde r Anne x I I o f MARPOL fo r chemical

tankers constructed befor e 1 Jul y 1986 .

or
International Certificate of Fitness for the Carriage
of Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk
A certificat e calle d a n Internationa l Certificat e o f Fitnes s fo r th e Carriag e
of Dangerou s Chemical s i n Bulk , th e mode l for m o f which i s se t out i n
the appendi x t o th e Internationa l Bul k Chemica l Code , shoul d b e issue d
after a n initia l o r periodica l surve y t o a chemica l tanke r engage d i n
international voyage s whic h complie s wit h th e relevan t requirement s o f
the Code .
Note: Th e Cod e i s mandator y unde r bot h chapte r VI I o f SOLA S 197 4

and Anne x I I o f MARPO L fo r chemica l tanker s constructe d o n o r afte r
1 Jul y 1986 .

where applicable, any gas carrier shall carry:
Certificate of Fitness for the Carriage of Liquefied Cases in Bulk

A certificat e calle d a Certificat e o f Fitnes s fo r th e Carriag e o f Liquefie d GC Code , sectio n 1. 6
Gases i n Bulk , th e mode l for m o f which i s se t ou t i n th e appendi x t o th e
Gas Carrie r Code , shoul d b e issue d afte r a n initia l o r periodica l surve y to
a ga s carrie r whic h complie s wit h th e relevan t requirement s o f the Code .
International Certificate of Fitness for the Carriage

of Liquefied Cases in Bulk
A certificat e calle d a n Internationa l Certificat e o f Fitnes s fo r th e Carriag e IGC Code , sectio n 1.5 ;
of Liquefie d Gase s i n Bulk , th e mode l for m o f which i s se t ou t i n th e IGC Cod e a s modifie d b y
appendix to th e Internationa l Ga s Carrie r Code, shoul d b e issue d afte r resolution MSC.17(58) ,
an initia l o r periodica l surve y t o a ga s carrie r whic h complie s wit h th e section 1. 5
relevant requirement s o f th e Code .
Note: Th e Cod e i s mandator y unde r chapte r VI I o f SOLA S 197 4 fo r ga s

carriers constructe d o n o r after 1 Jul y 1986 .
7 In addition to the certificates listed in sections 1, and 2 or 3

above, where applicable, any high-speed craft shall carry:
High-Speed Craft Safety Certificate

A certificat e calle d a High-Spee d Craf t Safet y Certificat e shal l b e issue d SOLAS 1974 , regulatio n X/3 ;
after completio n o f a n initia l o r renewa l surve y t o a craf t whic h complie s 1994 HS C Code , sectio n 1.8 ;
with th e requirement s o f the 199 4 HS C Cod e o r th e 200 0 HS C Code , a s 2000 HS C Code , sectio n 1. 8
appropriate.
Permit to Operate High-Speed Craft

A certificat e calle d a Permi t to Operat e High-Spee d Craf t shal l b e issue d t o 199 4 HS C Code , sectio n 1.9 ;
a craf t which complie s wit h th e requirement s se t ou t i n paragraph s 1.2. 2 t o 200 0 HS C Code , sectio n 1. 9
1.2.7 o f the 199 4 HS C Cod e o r the 200 0 HS C Code , a s appropriate .


above, where applicable, any ship carrying dangerous goods shall
carry:
Document of compliance with the special requirements

for ships carrying dangerous goods
The Administratio n shal l provid e th e shi p wit h a n appropriat e documen t SOLAS 1974 ,
as evidenc e o f complianc e o f constructio n an d equipmen t wit h th e regulation II-2/19. 4
requirements o f regulatio n II-2/1 9 o f SOLAS 1974 . Certificatio n fo r
dangerous goods , excep t soli d dangerou s good s i n bulk , i s no t require d
for those cargoe s specifie d a s clas s 6. 2 an d 7 an d dangerou s good s i n
limited quantities .

above, where applicable, any ship carrying dangerous goods in
packaged form shall carry:
Dangerous goods manifest or stowage plan

Each shi p carryin g dangerou s good s i n package d for m shal l hav e a specia l SOLAS 1974 ,
list or manifes t settin g forth, i n accordanc e wit h th e classificatio n se t regulations VII/4.5 an d VII/7-2 ;
out i n th e I M D G Code , th e dangerou s good s o n boar d an d th e locatio n MARPOL Anne x III ,
thereof. Eac h shi p carryin g dangerou s good s i n soli d for m i n bul k shal l regulation 4
have a lis t o r manifes t settin g fort h th e dangerou s good s o n boar d an d th e
location thereof . A detaile d stowag e plan , whic h identifie s b y clas s an d
sets ou t the locatio n o f al l dangerou s good s o n board , ma y b e use d i n
place o f suc h a specia l lis t o r manifest . A cop y o f on e o f these document s
shall b e mad e availabl e befor e departur e t o th e perso n o r organizatio n
designated b y th e por t Stat e authority .

above, where applicable, any ship carrying INF cargo shall carry:
International Certificate of Fitness for the Carriage of INF Cargo

A shi p carryin g IN F carg o shal l compl y wit h th e requirement s o f the SOLAS 1974 ,
International Cod e fo r th e Saf e Carriag e o f Package d Irradiate d Nuclea r regulation VII/16 ;
Fuel, Plutoniu m an d Hig h Leve l Radioactiv e Wastes o n Boar d Ship s (IN F INF Cod e
Code) i n additio n t o an y othe r applicabl e requirement s o f the SOLA S (resolution MSC.88(71)) ,
regulations an d shal l b e surveye d an d b e provide d wit h th e International , paragraph 1. 3
Certificate o f Fitnes s fo r th e Carriag e o f IN F Cargo .

above, where applicable, any nuclear ship shall carry:
A Nuclear Cargo Ship Safety Certificate or Nuclear Passenger Ship Safety

Certificate, in place of the Cargo Ship Safety Certificate or Passenger Ship
Safety Certificate, as appropriate.
Every nuclear-powere d shi p shal l b e issue d wit h th e certificat e require d SOLA S 1974 , regulatio n VIII/1 0
by SOLAS , chapte r VIII.

O t h e r certificates and documents which are not mandatory
Special purpose ships
Special Purpose Ship Safety Certificate

In additio n t o SOLA S certificate s a s specifie d i n paragrap h 7 o f the Resolution A.534(13 ) a s
Preamble o f the Cod e o f Safet y fo r Specia l Purpos e Ships , a Specia l amended b y MSC/Circ.739 ;
Purpose Shi p Safet y Certificat e shoul d b e issue d afte r surve y i n 2008 SP S Cod e
accordance wit h th e provision s o f paragrap h 1. 6 o f the Cod e fo r Specia l (resolution MSC.266(84)) ,
Purpose Ships . Th e duratio n an d validit y o f the certificat e shoul d b e SOLAS 1974 , regulatio n I/12 ;
governed b y th e respectiv e provision s fo r carg o ship s i n SOLA S 1974 . 1988 SOLA S Protocol ,
If a certificat e i s issue d fo r a specia l purpos e shi p o f les s than 50 0 gros s regulation I/1 2
tonnage, thi s certificat e shoul d indicat e t o wha t extent relaxation s i n
accordance wit h 1. 2 wer e accepted .
Offshore support vessels
Offshore Supply Vessel Document of Compliance

The Documen t o f Complianc e shoul d b e issue d afte r satisfie d tha t th e Resolution MSC.235(82 )
vessel complie s wit h th e provision s o f th e Guideline s fo r th e desig n an d
construction o f Offshore Suppl y Vessels , 2006 .
Certificate of Fitness for Offshore Support Vessels

When carryin g suc h cargoes , offshor e suppor t vessel s shoul d carr y Resolution A.673(16) ;
a Certificat e o f Fitnes s issue d unde r th e Guideline s fo r th e Transpor t MARPOL Anne x II ,
and Handlin g o f Limite d Amount s o f Hazardou s an d Noxiou s Liqui d regulation 13(4 )
Substances i n Bul k o n Offshor e Suppor t Vessels. I f an offshor e suppor t
vessel carrie s onl y noxiou s liqui d substances , a suitabl y endorse d
International Pollutio n Preventio n Certificat e fo r th e Carriag e o f Noxiou s
Liquid Substance s i n Bul k ma y b e issue d instea d o f the abov e Certificat e
of Fitness .
Diving systems
Diving System Safety Certificate
A certificat e shoul d b e issue d eithe r b y th e Administratio n o r an y perso n Resolution A.536(13) ,
or organizatio n dul y authorize d b y i t afte r surve y o r inspectio n t o a divin g section 1. 6
system whic h complie s wit h th e requirement s o f the Cod e o f Safet y fo r
Diving Systems. I n ever y case , th e Administratio n shoul d assum e full
responsibility fo r th e certificate .
Dynamically supported craft
Dynamically Supported Craft Construction and Equipment Certificate

To b e issue d afte r surve y carrie d ou t i n accordanc e wit h paragrap h Resolution A.373(X) ,
1.5.1(a) o f the Cod e o f Safet y fo r Dynamicall y Supporte d Craft . section 1. 6

Mobile offshore drilling units
Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit Safety Certificate

To b e issue d afte r surve y carrie d ou t i n accordanc e wit h th e provision s o f Resolution A.414(XI) ,
the Cod e fo r th e Constructio n an d Equipmen t o f Mobil e Offshor e Drillin g section 1.6 ;
Units, 1979 , or , fo r unit s constructe d o n o r afte r 1 Ma y 1991 , th e Cod e for resolution A.649(16 )
the Constructio n an d Equipmen t of Drillin g Units , 1989 . section 1.6 ;
resolution A.649(16 )
as modifie d b y
resolution MSC.38(63) ,
section 1.6 ,
2009 M O D U Cod e
(resolution A.1023(26) )
Wing-In-Ground (WIG) Craft
Wing-in-ground Craft Safety Certificate

A certificat e calle d a W I G Craf t Safet y Certificat e shoul d b e issue d afte r MSC/Circ.1054, sectio n 9
completion o f an initia l o r renewa l surve y t o a craft , whic h complie s wit h
the provision s o f the Interi m Guideline s fo r W IG craft .
Permit to Operate WIG Craft

A permi t to operat e shoul d b e issue d b y th e Administratio n t o certif y MSC/Circ.1054, sectio n 1 0
compliance wit h th e provision s o f the Interi m Guideline s fo r W I G craft .
Noise levels
Noise Survey Report

A nois e surve y repor t shoul d b e mad e fo r eac h shi p i n accordanc e wit h Resolution A.468(Xll) ,
the Cod e o n Nois e Level s o n Boar d Ships . section 4. 3

The Internationa l Conventio n for the Preventio n o f Pollution from Ships,
1973 (MARPOL Convention), i s concerned with preservin g the marine
environment through the prevention of pollution b y oil and other harmful
substances and the minimization o f accidental discharg e of such
substances. It s technical content is laid out in six Annexes, the first five
of which were adopted b y the 1973 Convention, as modified b y a 1978
Protocol. These Annexes cover pollution of the sea by oil, b y noxious
liquid substances in bulk, b y harmful substances in packaged form, b y
sewage from ships and b y garbage from ships. Annex VI was adopted
by a further Protocol i n 199 7 and covers air pollution from ships.
The 2011 consolidate d edition aims to provide an easy and

comprehensive referenc e to the up-to-date provision s and Unifie d
Interpretations of the Articles, Protocol s and Annexes of the MARPO L
Convention, includin g the incorporation of all of the amendments
that have bee n adopte d b y the Marin e Environmen t Protectio n
Committee (MEPC) and entered into force, u p to and including the
2010 amendments as adopted b y resolutions MEPC. 190(60) and
MEPC.194(61).
The Additional Informatio n section o f the consolidated edition include s

amendments to the revised Annex III adopte d on 1 Octobe r 2010 by
resolution MEPC.193(61) and entering into force on 1 Januar y 2014, if
accepted, as well as prospective amendments to Annexes IV, V and VI
adopted on 15 July 2011 b y resolutions MEPC.200(62), MEPC.201(62) ,
MEPC.202(62) and MEPC.203(62 ) which, i f accepted, ente r into force
on 1 Januar y 2013.
Also included in Additional Information, for ease of reference, are the

consolidated texts of both Annex IV and Annex VI. The former includes
amendments adopted by resolution MEPC.200(62) on Special Area
provisions and the latter those amendments adopted by resolution
MEPC.203(62) on energy efficiency for ships.

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MARPOL

CONSOLIDATED EDITION 2011

Articles, Protocols , Annexes and Unified Interpretations of the

Fifth edition 2011

Printed an d boun d b y CP I Grou p (UK ) Ltd , Croydon , CR O 4Y Y

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International Convention for the Prevention

Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention

Protocol I: Provisions concerning reports

Protocol II: Arbitration 31

Protocol of 1997 to amend the International Convention

Chapter 2 - Surveys and certification

MARPOL CONSOLIDATED EDITIO N 201 1 iii

Regulation 1 3 Standar d discharg e connection 6 4

Part C - Control of operational discharge of oil

Regulation 1 5 Contro l o f discharge o f oil 6 6

Chapter 4 - Requirements for the cargo area of oil tankers

Regulation 2 4 Damag e assumption s 8 7

Regulation 2 7 Intac t stability 9 1

Regulation 2 9 Slo p tanks 9 5

Regulation 3 3 Crud e oil washin g requirement s 9 9

IV MARPOL CONSOLIDATE D EDITIO N 201 1

Chapter 5 - Prevention of pollution arising from an oil pollution incident

Chapter 6 - Reception facilities

Chapter 7 - Special requirements for fixed or floating platforms

Unified Interpretations of Annex 1 135

Appendices to Unified Interpretations of Annex I

MARPOL CONSOLIDATE D EDITIO N 201 1 v

Chapter 2 - Categorization of noxious liquid substances

Chapter 3 - Surveys and certification

Chapter 4 - Design, construction, arrangement and equipment

Chapter 5 - Operational discharges of residues of noxious liquid substances

Chapter 6 - Measures of control by port States

Chapter 7 - Prevention of pollution arising from an incident

Chapter 8 - Reception facilities

vi MARPOL CONSOLIDATE D EDITIO N 201 1

Appendix to Annex III

Chapter 2 - Surveys and certification

Chapter 3 - Equipment and control of discharge

Chapter 4 - Reception facilities

Chapter 5 - Port State control

MARPOL CONSOLIDATE D EDITIO N 201 1 vii

Unified Interpretations of Annex IV 23 7

Chapter 2 - Survey, certification and means of control

Chapter 3 - Requirements for control of emissions from ships

viii MARPOL CONSOLIDATE D EDITIO N 201 1

Unified Interpretations of Annex VI 29 5

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In addition , amendment s t o Anne x II I adopte d o n 1 Octobe r 201 0 b y resolutio n MEPC.193(61) , a s wel l a s

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Protocol I - Provisions concerning reports on incident s involvin g harmful substances

Annex I - Regulation s for the preventio n o f pollution b y oil

1990 amendment s (resolutio n MEPC.39(29) ) o n th e introductio n o f th e harmonize d syste m o f

1991 amendment s (resolutio n MEPC.47(31) ) o n ne w regulatio n 26 , Shipboar d Oi l Pollutio n

1992 amendment s (resolutio n MEPC.52(32) ) o n ne w regulation s 13 F an d 13 G an d relate d amend -

1994 amendment s (resolutio n 1 adopte d o n 2 Novembe r 199 4 b y th e Conferenc e o f Partie s t o

1997 amendment s (resolutio n MEPC.75(40) ) o n designatio n o f Nort h Wes t Europea n water s a s a

1999 amendment s (resolutio n MEPC.78(43) ) o n amendment s t o regulation s 13 G an d 2 6 an d th e

2003 amendment s (resolutio n MEPC.111(50) ) o n amendment s t o regulatio n 13G , ne w regulatio n

- 200 4 amendment s (resolutio n MEPC.117(52) ) o n th e revise d Anne x I : entere d int o forc e o n

2006 amendment s (resolutio n MEPC.14 1 (54)) o n amendment s t o regulation s 1 an d 21 , additio n o f

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