Marpol Annex Vi

MARPOL Annex VI
– Air Pollution
Marpol Annex VI – Air Pollution
Agenda
► Presentation of MARPOL Annex VI
► NOx emission compliance
► NOx certification of diesel engines
 1st step: pre-certification
 2nd step: initial survey onboard
 3rd step: periodical surveys onboard
► IAPP Certificate
MARPOL Annex VI – Air Pollution 2

Presentation of MARPOL Annex VI
MARPOL Annex VI
► Provides regulations for the prevention of air pollution from ships,
► Will enter into force on 19 May 2005,
► Applies to all ships of 400 gross tonnage and above and to offshore
units built on or after 19 May 2005,
► Ships built before 19 May 2005 are to be certified not later than the first
scheduled drydocking after 19 May 2005, but in any case by 19 May
2008,
► The compliance of the ship with Annex VI will be marked by the

issuance of an IAPP Certificate.

MARPOL Annex VI covers
► Ozone depleting substances,
► Nitrogen oxide emissions from diesel engines,
► Sulphur oxide emissions from ships,
► Volatile organic compound emissions from tankers,
► Shipboard incineration,
► Fuel oil quality.

Ozone depleting substances (ODS): Regulation 12
► New installations containing
► ODS prohibited on all ships ODS are defined in the Montreal Protocol on
Substances that deplete the Ozone Layer. The following ODS may be
found on board ships:
 halon 1211, halon 1301, halon 2402
 CFC-11, CFC-12, CFC-113, CFC-114, CFC-115
► Deliberate emission of ODS during operation, maintenance, repair, etc.

are prohibited.
► Hydro fluorocarbons permitted until 1 January 2020.

Ozone depleting substances (ODS): BV surveyor actions
► The crew should have been informed about the ODS emission
restrictions.
► IAPP certificate: Paragraph 2.1 is to be filled in.

NOx emissions from Diesel engines: Regulation 13
► Applies to all Diesel engines
 With a power > 130 kW
 Installed on a ship built on or after 1 January 2000
 Or built on or after 1 January 2000 and replacing an existing engine (or

added to existing engines)
 Or which undergo a substantial modification on or after 1 January 2000
 Or the MCR of which is increased by more than 10% after 1 January 2000

NOx emissions from Diesel engines: Regulation 13
► Does not apply to the following engines:
 Emergency diesel engines
 Engines installed in lifeboats
 Other engines used solely in case of emergency

NOx emissions from Diesel engines: BV surveyor actions
► Will be detailed later.

SOx emissions from the ship: Regulation 14
► General requirement
 The sulphur content of any fuel oil used onboard is not to exceed 4,5% m/m
 Applies to the whole ship, regardless of the type of combustion machinery

or fuel grade.
► In SOx Emission Control Areas (SECA)
 The sulphur content of fuel oils used within SECAs is not to exceed 1,5%
m/m.
 Alternatively, exhaust gas cleaning systems or equivalent means can be

used to reduce SOx emissions below 6.0 g/kWh

SOx emissions from the ship: Regulation 14 (cont.)
► Present situation of SECAs
 Baltic Sea from 19 May 2006,
 North Sea probably from end of 2007
► Procedure to be followed when entering a SECA
 Where several types of fuel oils are used, fuels systems with sulphur
content exceeding 1,5% m/m are to be fully flushed before entering the
SECA.
 All parameters related to the fuel changeover are to be recorded.

SOx emissions from the ship: BV Surveyor action
► When the ship operates in a SECA check that:
 As documented by the bunker delivery notes (see regulation 18), the fuel oil
sulphur content is below 1,5% m/m.
or
 An approved exhaust gas cleaning system is provided.
or
 An other approved technology to reduce SOx emissions below 6,0 g

SOx/kWh is used.

Shipboard incineration: Regulation 16
► Incinerators installed on board a ship on or after 1 January 2000 are to

be type approved in accordance with the provisions of IMO Resolution
MEPC.76(40) : Standard Specification for Shipboard Incinerators.
► Operating manual specifying how to operate the incinerator is to be

kept onboard.
► Incineration of certain substances is prohibited (cargo residues, PCBs,

etc.).
► Personnel responsible for the operation is to be trained.

Shipboard incineration: BV Surveyor action
► Check that the operating manual of the incinerator is available onboard.
► Check that the personnel responsible for the operation is properly

trained.

Fuel oil quality: Regulation 18

► The “appropriate authorities” will have to maintain a register of local fuel oil
suppliers.
► Details of fuel oils used onboard shall be recorded by means of a bunker
delivery note containing the following information:
 Name and IMO number of the ship
 Port
 Date of commencement of delivery
 Name, address, and telephone number of marine fuel oil supplier
 Product name(s)
 Quantity (metric tons)
 Density at 15 °C (kg/m3)
 Sulphur content (% m/m)
 A declaration signed and certified by the fuel oil supplier’s representative that
the fuel oil supplied is in conformity with regulation 14 (1) or (4) (a) related to
sulphur content and regulation 18 (1) related to fuel oil elaboration process
(see Appendix V)
Fuel oil quality: Regulation 18 (cont.)
► Bunker delivery notes are to be kept onboard the ship for a period of 3
years after the fuel oil has been delivered onboard.
► The bunker delivery note shall be accompanied by a representative

sample of the fuel oil delivered. The sample is to be kept onboard until the
fuel oil is substantially consumed , but in any case for at least 12 months
from the time of delivery.
► Guidelines for the sampling are given in Resolution MEPC.96(47).

Fuel oil quality: Regulation 18 (cont.) BV Surveyor action
► Should be limited to the verification of the bunker delivery note to

check the sulphur content of the fuel oil used when the ship operates in
SOx emission control areas.

NOx emission compliance
1 - General
► “NOx” means NO and NO2, which are formed during fuel combustion.
► NOx emissions from diesel engines only are considered. NOx

emissions from marine diesel engines account for approximately 17%
of global NOx emissions produced by fuel combustion.
► Other sources are considerably lower (about 2 g/kWh for boilers and 5
g/kWh for gas turbines vs. 10 to 15 g/kWh for diesel engines).
► NOx has harmful effect on the environment (acidification, formation of

ozone, adverse health effects).

2 – NOx-influencing parameters
NOx emissions are influenced by the combustion process. When the

combustion temperature and duration increase, the amount of NOx
formed increases. Higher peak pressure and compression ratio result
in higher NOx emission levels. NOx-influencing parameters include:
 Injection parameters (timing, nozzle, pump, fuel cam, injection pressure for
common rail systems).
 Combustion chamber (cylinder head, piston, cylinder liner, compression

ratio, valve timing).
 Charge air system (turbocharger, charge air cooler).

2 – NOx-influencing parameters (cont.)

Equipment to reduce NOx emissions:
 Direct water injection
 Charge air humidification
 Emulsified fuel (fuel / water emulsion)
 Exhaust gas recirculation
 Selective catalytic reduction (injection of urea solution)

NOx certificate of diesel engines
1st step: pre-certification
ENGINE GROUP ON-BOARD NOx

TECHNICAL FILE CONFORMITY
OR FAMILY VERIFICATION
OF PRODUCTION
SPECIFICATION PROCEDURE
DOCUMENT REVIEW
PRE-CERTIFICATION SURVEY
ISSUANCE OF EIAPP OR
STATEMENT OF
COMPLIANCE

No NOx/2000/76P
STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE
ENGINE INTERNATIONAL AIR POLLUTION PREVENTION
(MEPC / Circ. 344 of 19 November 1998)
Issued under the provisions of the Protocol of 1997 to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution
from Ships, 1973, as modified by the Protocol of 1978 related thereto (hereinafter referred to as “the Convention”)
by BUREAU VERITAS
Engine Model number Serial number Test cycle(s) Rated Power (kW) Engine
Manufacturer and Speed Approval
(RPM) number
SSANGYONG Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. MAN B&W 9L28/32H SB9L28-2127 D2 1890 kW x 720 rpm MOT 4/371/5
This is to certify :
1. That the above-mentioned marine diesel engine has been surveyed for pre-certification in accordance with the
requirements of the Technical Code on Control of Emission of Nitrogen Oxides from Marine Diesel Engines
made mandatory by Annex VI of the Convention ; and
2. That the pre-certification survey shows that the engine, its components, adjustable features, and Technical
File, prior to the engine’s installation and/or service on board a ship, fully comply with the applicable
regulation 13 of Annex VI of the Convention.
This Statement is valid for the life of the engine subject to surveys in accordance with regulation 5 of Annex VI
of the Convention, installed in ships under the authority of this Government.
Issued at PARIS LA DEFENSE on 02 January 2001

(Place of issue of statement) (Date of issue)
C. MAILLOT - SECRETARY
(Signature of duly authorized official
issuing the statement)
(Seal or Stamp of the authority, as appropriate)

No NOx/2000/76P
Supplement to Engine International Air Pollution Prevention Statement of Compliance
(EIAPP Statement of Compliance)
RECORD OF CONSTRUCTION, TECHNICAL FILE
AND MEANS OF VERIFICATION
In respect of the provisions of Annex VI of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships,
1973, as modified by the Protocols of 1978 and 1997 relating thereto (hereinafter referred to as “the Convention”)
and of the Technical Code on Control of Emission of Nitrogen Oxides from Marine Diesel Engines
(hereinafter referred to as the “ NOx Technical Code”)
Notes :
1. This Record and its attachments shall be permanently attached to the EIAPP Statement of Compliance. The EIAPP
Statement of Compliance shall accompany the engine throughout its life and shall be available on board the ship at all
times.
2. If the language of the original Record is neither English nor French, the text shall include a translation into one of these
languages.
3. Unless otherwise stated, regulations mentioned in this Record refer to regulations of Annex VI of the convention and
the requirements for an engine’s Technical File and means of verifications refer to mandatory requirements from the NOx
Technical Code.
Particulars of the engine
1.1 Name and address of manufacturer : SSANGYONG Heavy Industries Co., Ltd.
1.2 Place of engine build : as above
1.3 Date of engine build : April 2000
1.4 Place of pre-certification survey : as above
1.5 Date of pre-certification survey : April 2000
1.6 Engine type and model number : MAN B&W 9L28/32H
1.7 Engine serial number : SB9L28-2127
1.8 If applicable, the engine is a parent engine x or a member engine of the following engine family
or engine group : L 28/32H, as per annexed list
1.9 Test cycle(s) (see chapter 3 of the NOx Technical Code) : D2
1.10 Rated Power (kW) and Speed (RPM) : 1890 kW x 720 rpm
1.11 Engine approval number : MOT 4/371/5
1.12 Specification(s) of test fuel : MDO (ISO-F-DMC)

1.13 NOx reducing device designated approval number (if installed) : not applicable
1.14 Applicable NOx Emission Limit (g/kWh)(regulation 13 of Annex VI) : 12.1 g/kWh
1.15 Engine’s actual NOx Emission Value (g/kWh) : 10.7 g/kWh (at 110% of the rated power)
2 Particulars of the Technical File

2.1 Technical File identification/approval number : MOT 4/371/5 NOx
2.2 Technical File approval date : 02 January 2001
2.3 The Technical File, as required by chapter 2 of the NOx Technical Code, is an essential part of the EIAPP
Statement of Compliance and must always accompany an engine throughout its life and always be
available on board a ship
3 Specifications for the On-board NOx Verification Procedures for the Engine Parameter Survey
3.1 On-board NOx verification procedures identification/approval number : MOT 4/371/5 NOx
3.2 On-board NOx verification procedures approval date : 02 January 2001
3.3 The specifications for the on-board NOx verification procedures, as required by chapter 6 of the NOx
Technical Code, is an essential part of the EIAPP Statement of Compliance through its life and always be
available on board a ship.
THIS IS TO CERTIFY that this Record is correct in all respects
Issued at PARIS LA DEFENSE on 02 January 2001

(Place of issue of statement) (Date of issue)
C. MAILLOT - SECRETARY
(Signature of duly authorized
official
issuing the statement)
(Seal or Stamp of the authority, as appropriate)

Annex to Statement of compliance N° NOx/2000/76P

MAN B&W L28/32H GROUP
LIST OF MEMBERS
Engine Type Nominal rated power Rated speed Certified power range Engine Approval
(kW per cylinder) (rpm) (kW per cylinder) number
5L28/32H 210 720 168 to 231 MOT 4/371/1
6L28/32H 210 720 168 to 231 MOT 4/371/2
7L28/32H 210 720 168 to 231 MOT 4/371/3
8L28/32H 210 720 168 to 231 MOT 4/371/4
9L28/32H 210 720 168 to 231 MOT 4/371/5*
*parent engine of the group

2nd step: initial survey onboard
Purpose : after the pre-certification of the engine, determine to what

extent the engine has been subjected to further adjustments and / or
modifications which could affect the NOx emissions. See NOx
Technical Code, § 2.3.2.
Scope of the inspection : check the possible modifications undergone

by the engine further to the pre-certification by means of the methods
allowed by the Code, § 2.1.2:
► On-board engine parameter check method
► On-board simplified measurement method

2nd step: initial survey onboard

On-board engine parameter check method
(see NOx Technical Code, Chapter 6)
This method includes:
1. A document inspection of engine parameters (record book) to check

that they are within the allowable range specified in the engine
Technical file.
Engine parameters include NOx-influencing components and settings,

and operating values (like cylinder peak pressure, exhaust gas
temperature) which are related to the NOx emission performance.

On-board engine parameter check method (cont.)
► The record book of engine parameters contains the description of all

changes affecting the engine parameters, adjustments, parts
replacements or modifications.
► The record book is to be kept available on board together with the

Technical File and On-board NOx verification procedures.

2. An inspection of engine components and adjustable features in

addition to the documentation inspections. It shall be verified that the
adjustable features are within the allowable range specified in the
Technical File.
► The surveyor can check one or all of the components, settings or

operating values.
► Where adjustments / modifications have been made, the surveyor has

to check that they fall within the approved range as specified in the
Technical File.

3. Where the adjustments / modifications fall outside the approved range,

the situation is that of a “substantial modification” and complete NOx
measurement are normally required.

On-board simplified measurement method
This method is derived from the procedure for NOx emission

measurements on a test bed. Main simplifications are:
 HC measurements not required.
 Engine torque may be estimated by means other than direct measurement

(voltage / amperage measurement for generating sets, propeller curve with
engine speed measurement).
 For the fuel consumption, the results from the test bed measurements can
be used.

On-board simplified measurement method (cont.)
(see NOx Technical Code, Chapter 6.3)
 Less parameters to be measured
 Test fuels: heavy fuel oil of RM-grade according to ISO 8217, 1996, may be
used.
 Deviations from the engine load points corresponding to the concerned test
cycle can be considered.
 Allowances from 10% to 15% of the applicable NOx limit will be applied.

3rd step: periodica l surveys onboard
► Periodical surveys will have to be carried out at intervals specified by

the flag administration, but not exceeding 5 years.
► One intermediate survey is to be carried out during the period of validity

of the IAPP Certificate. See MARPOL Annex VI, reg. 5 (c).

3rd step: periodica l surveys onboard

Scope of the periodical surveys onboard
Scope of the inspection : similar to the initial survey, i.e. check the
possible modifications undergone by the engine further to the previous
on-board survey.
Method of survey : According to the Code, § 2.1.2:
 On-board engine parameter check method (already described)
 On-board simplified measurement method (already described)
 On-board direct measurement and monitoring method

Direct measurement and monitoring method
This method is described in IMO Resolution MEPC.103(49):
Guidelines for on-board NOx verification procedure – direct

measurement and monitoring method
 This method is similar to the test bed measurement method and simplified
measurement method.
 It involves the installation of a fixed or portable emissions measurement /

recording system, allowing a continuous or intermittent monitoring.
 The measurement / recording system should be type-approved by BV.
 No Direct measurement and monitoring systems approved to date.

Direct measurement and monitoring method (cont)
► Analysers are to be checked and adjusted in accordance with the NOx

Technical Code.
► The main difference in comparison with bed and simplified

measurement method is that different combinations of weighting factors
can be used, depending on the test cycle considered. See Appendix 2
of the Resolution.
► To demonstrate compliance with the NOx Technical Code, the data are
to be taken during the last 30 days. Data may have been collected in
several occasions when the engine load corresponds to that required by
the Resolution.
► Data are to be retained on-board for at least 3 months.

► An on-board monitoring manual is to be submitted to BV for approval.
► The surveyor will check:
 The data obtained from the measurements (may be presented in electronic

format)
 The measuring equipment, including checking and adjustment are in

accordance with the manual.
► Of course, there will be no attendance of the Surveyor to the

measurements.

► Main benefits of the direct measurement and monitoring method are for
the owner:
 It allows a continuous record of the engine emissions
 It does not require any disruption of the vessel operations
 It reduces survey fees!

IAPP Certificate
This item is to be filled in when no modifications or minor

modification have been made to the engine

IAPP Certificate
This item is to be filled in case of major conversion of the engine:

► substantial modification, or
► power increase > 10%

IAPP Certificate
This item is to be filled in when the engine is fitted with an

exhaust gas cleaning system or other equivalent method.

IAPP Certificate
This item is to be filled in when the engine is fitted with a

NOx monitoring and recording device.

Air emissions: Cap on NOx (MARPOL Annex VI Reg 13)
Engine fitted on a
Revised Outcome of MEPC58
ship built at date D:
MARPOL Annex VI 1/1/2000 ≤ D <
Tier I
1/1/2011
will enter into force 1/1/2011 ≤ D <
Tier II
1st July 2010 1/1/2016
1/1/2016 ≤ D Tier III in ECA Tier II elsewhere
“existing engines”
1/1/1990 ≤ D <
1/1/2000 Tier I
cylinders ≥ 90 l
& power > 5,000kW
130 ≤ N <
Engine rpm N < 130 N ≥ 2000
2000
Tier I
45 N-0.2 g /
Current 17 g / kWh 9.8 g / kWh
kWh
Reg 13(3)(a)
Tier II 44 N-0.23 g /
14.4 g / kWh 7.7 g / kWh
~ 80% Tier I kWh
Tier III 3.4 g / kWh 9 N-0.2 g /

2 g / kWh
~ 20% Tier I kWh

How to reduce NOx emissions?
Before combustion Engine modification After combustion
► Humidification ► Optimization of ► Selective catalytic

(water injection in combustion process reduction (SCR)
charge air system)
► Injection timing retard
► Water / fuel
emulsion ► Injection rate profile
tuning (common rail
► Fuel quality technology)
► Natural gas ► Compression ratio
► Charge air temperature
and pressure
► Exhaust gas recirculation
► Direct water injection

Air emissions: Cap on Sulphur content of fuels
(MARPOL Annex VI Reg 14)
Revised MARPOL Annex VI will enter into force on 1st July 2010
General requirements In ECA (emission control areas)
► sulphur content ≤ 4,50 % before ► sulphur content ≤ 1,5% before

1 January 2012 1 March 2010 (or exhaust gas
cleaning system with total emission
► sulphur content ≤ 3,50 % on or of SOx ≤ 6 g SOx/kWh).
after 1 January 2012
► sulphur content ≤ 1 % on or after
► sulphur content ≤ 0,50 % on or 1 March 2010 (or exhaust gas
after 1 January 2020, cleaning system with total emission
of SOx ≤ 4 g SOx/kWh).
(subject to a feasibility review to be
completed not later than 2018 in order ► sulphur content ≤ 0.1 % on or
to respond to objections raised by the after 1 Jan. 2015 (or exhaust gas
refining industries. Should the review cleaning system with total emission
conclude negatively, the effective date of SOx ≤ 0.4 g SOx/kWh).
would be 1 January 2025.)

IMO and UE regulations relating to SOx
UE / IMO comparison relating to fuel oil sulphur contents
01/03/2010 01/01/2012 01/03/2015 01/01/2020
IMO General 4.5% 3.5% 0.5%
IMO ECA 1.5% 1% 0.1%
EU ECA 1.5% 0.5% ?

EU At berth 1% 0.1%
01/01/2010

How to reduce SOx emissions?
Exhaust gas cleaning systems
Sea water scrubber

► open loop system
► sulphur neutralized by water alkalinity.
Fresh water scrubber

► closed loop system
► uses NaOH
► zero discharge in enclosed area
Guidelines for exhaust gas cleaning system adopted by MEPC 57 on 4

April 2008

Outcome of MEPC 59 (12 – 17 July 2009)
► Approval of amendments to Annex VI/Marpol to designate specific portions of the

coastal waters of the United States and Canada as an Emission Control Area
(ECA)
 Expected to enter into force on 1 July 2010
Control of Emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulphur Oxides (Sox) and
particulate matter
► Reminder: Baltic Sea Area and North Sea (incl English-French Channel) are
currently listed as “SECA” for the Control of Sox Emissions
► Adoption of guidelines to assist the implementation of the revised Annex

VI/Marpol:
 Guidelines for the sampling of fuels
 Revised Guidelines for monitoring the worldwide average Sulphur Content
 Revised Guidelines for Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems
 Guidelines for the development of VOC Management Plans
Guidelines for the application of the NOx Technical Code relative to Certification and
Amendments of Tier I Engines MARPOL Annex VI – Air Pollution 50
Green House Gases
World CO2 emissions by sector

(106 tonnes of CO2)
The environmental matters present three characteristics:

•They are unavoidable,
•They are generally painful,
•They are often controversial.

Efficient designs & operations
Waste heat recovery
• Heat recovery: - from exhaust gases

- from charge air cooling system
- from cylinder cooling system
• Efficiency gain: x 1.1 (+ 10%)

MEPC 59: Interim Guidelines For Voluntary Verification
of EEDI (Energy Efficiency Design Index - New Ships)
► Two-Stage Verification Process:
 Preliminary verification, at design stage
 Final Verification of the Attained EEID, at the sea trial

MEPC 59: Guidance for the Development of a Ship
Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP)
► Suggested best practices
► Fuel Efficient Operations

 Improved voyage planning (IMO Res A.893(21))
 Weather routeing
 Just in time (Port communication, speed selection)
 Speed optimization
 Optimized shaft power
► Optimized ship handling

 Optimum trim / Ballast

Optimum propeller and propeller inflow considerations
 Optimum use if rudder and heading control systems
► Hull Maintenance/Docking intervals

 Optimum trim / Ballast

MEPC 59: Guidance for the Development of a Ship
Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP)
► Propulsion System
 Propulsion system maintenance
► Waste oil recovery, improved fleet management, energy management, etc…

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► Presentation of MARPOL Annex VI

► NOx emission compliance

► NOx certification of diesel engines

 1st step: pre-certification

 2nd step: initial survey onboard

 3rd step: periodical surveys onboard

MARPOL Annex VI – Air Pollution 2

► Provides regulations for the prevention of air pollution from ships,

► Will enter into force on 19 May 2005,

► The compliance of the ship with Annex VI will be marked by the

MARPOL Annex VI – Air Pollution 3

MARPOL Annex VI covers

► Ozone depleting substances,

► Nitrogen oxide emissions from diesel engines,

► Sulphur oxide emissions from ships,

► Volatile organic compound emissions from tankers,

► Fuel oil quality.

MARPOL Annex VI – Air Pollution 4

Ozone depleting substances (ODS): Regulation 12

► New installations containing

 halon 1211, halon 1301, halon 2402

 CFC-11, CFC-12, CFC-113, CFC-114, CFC-115

► Deliberate emission of ODS during operation, maintenance, repair, etc.

► Hydro fluorocarbons permitted until 1 January 2020.

MARPOL Annex VI – Air Pollution 5

Ozone depleting substances (ODS): BV surveyor actions

► IAPP certificate: Paragraph 2.1 is to be filled in.

MARPOL Annex VI – Air Pollution 6

NOx emissions from Diesel engines: Regulation 13

► Applies to all Diesel engines

 With a power > 130 kW

 Installed on a ship built on or after 1 January 2000

 Or built on or after 1 January 2000 and replacing an existing engine (or

 Or which undergo a substantial modification on or after 1 January 2000

MARPOL Annex VI – Air Pollution 7

NOx emissions from Diesel engines: Regulation 13

► Does not apply to the following engines:

 Emergency diesel engines

 Engines installed in lifeboats

 Other engines used solely in case of emergency

MARPOL Annex VI – Air Pollution 8

NOx emissions from Diesel engines: BV surveyor actions

► Will be detailed later.

MARPOL Annex VI – Air Pollution 9

SOx emissions from the ship: Regulation 14

 Applies to the whole ship, regardless of the type of combustion machinery

► In SOx Emission Control Areas (SECA)

 Alternatively, exhaust gas cleaning systems or equivalent means can be

MARPOL Annex VI – Air Pollution 10

SOx emissions from the ship: Regulation 14 (cont.)

► Present situation of SECAs

 Baltic Sea from 19 May 2006,

 North Sea probably from end of 2007

► Procedure to be followed when entering a SECA

 All parameters related to the fuel changeover are to be recorded.

MARPOL Annex VI – Air Pollution 11

SOx emissions from the ship: BV Surveyor action

► When the ship operates in a SECA check that:

 An approved exhaust gas cleaning system is provided.

 An other approved technology to reduce SOx emissions below 6,0 g

MARPOL Annex VI – Air Pollution 12

Shipboard incineration: Regulation 16