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MARPOL 73/78 Annex VI

MARPOL 73/78 Annex VI. Regulations for the Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships. Ratification Process. Protocol Requirements for entry into force The Protocol is Ratified by 15 signature States to MARPOL with a combined tonnage of 50% of World tonnage

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MARPOL 73/78 Annex VI

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  1. MARPOL 73/78 Annex VI Regulations for the Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships

  2. RatificationProcess • Protocol Requirements for entry into force • The Protocol is Ratified by 15 signature States to MARPOL with a combined tonnage of 50% of World tonnage • The Current Status of Ratification is by 22 Countries (Signatories of MARPOL Convention) • The Protocol was fully ratified in accordance with requirements on 18th May 2004 and has ENTERED INTO FORCE on 19th MAY 2005

  3. Flag States Party to the Protocol • Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Greece, Japan, Liberia, Marshall Islands, Norway, Panama, St Kitts and Nevis, Samoa, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, Vanuatu.

  4. Non-Parties to the ProtocolWhat happens then? • All Ships are to comply irrespective of Flag State – Article 5, para 4 of MARPOL Convention – “no more favourable treatment” • No PSC inspections unless Port State laws apply and allow e.g. EU Directive. • Bunker Delivery documentation and sample – here is the difficulty – FSI 13 and MEPC 53.

  5. Why MARPOL Annex VI? • Emission Gases from Ships • Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) – create Ozone • Sulphur Oxides (SOx) – create acidification • Carbon Dioxide (CO2) – is a GHG • Carbon Monoxide (CO) • Hydrocarbons (HC) – gas, soot and some particulates • The concentration of the differing exhaust gases is variable according to the engine type, engine settings and fuel type.

  6. Overview of Content • The Regulations in the Protocol • The NOx Technical Code • The Supporting Guidelines

  7. The Regulations • There are 19 Regulations but the following Regulations will impact Vessel operation for ALL VESSELS ABOVE 400 grt • Regulation 12 – Ozone Depleting Substances • Regulation 13 – NOx emissions • Regulation 14 – Sulphur Oxide emissions • Regulation 15 – VOC emissions • Regulation 16 – Shipboard Incinerators • Regulation 18 – Fuel Oil Quality control

  8. Regulation 12 Ozone Depleting Substances • “Deliberate” Emissions of Ozone Depleting Substances (HFCs) are prohibited • New installations can only use HCFCs (hydrochlorofluorocarbons) until 1st Jan 2020. • These substances, when removed from ships, must be delivered to reception facilities

  9. Regulation 13 – NOx • For all Engines (except emergency engines) installed on ships after 1st January 2000 of more than 130 kW must comply to this Regulation. • The NOx emission is limited to 17 g/kW h for engines operating at 130 rpm but reducing to 9.8 g/kW h for 2000 rpm. Between these revs the limit is designated by equation: 45 * n(-0.2) g/kW h • Existing engines can become a “new” engine if substantially modified.

  10. Regulation 13 - NOx • Regulation 13 requirements are fully defined by the NOx Technical Code – recommended technical reading. • Certification of the engine on manufacture and checked on installation for settings • Certificates required for Ships – EIAPP & IAPP • PSC Inspection of the engine by • Parameter Check method (Engine Technical File) • Simplified measurement method

  11. Regulation 14 - SOx • The Worldwide sulphur cap on fuel oil is set at 4.5%. • Sulphur Emission Control areas (SECAs) • Areas – Baltic, North Sea and English Channel • Sulphur Level of fuel – 1.5% or; • Alternatively use an exhaust gas cleaning system • Ship must have cleared all pipe systems and tanks and be using low sulphur fuel on entry • Regulations for the 1st SECA comes into force on 19th May 2006.

  12. Shipboard Procedures for SECAs • Plan in advance for entry and enter commencement date of preparation in Logbook together with bunker type quantities onboard. • Logbook entry when entry requirements met and entry into SECA - remember Lat. & Long., date and time, together with bunker figures for each tank. • Maintain daily record of bunker use and quantification of bunker tanks whilst in SECA. • DO NOT COMMENCE SHIFT TO HIGH SULPHUR FUEL UNTIL EXIT FROM SECA. Log existing conditions for bunkers and Lat. & Long. with date and time.

  13. Regulation 15 - VOCs • Subject to individual terminal regulations tankers may have to be equipped with Vapour return manifold. • Notification of VOC control by a port to the IMO shall be 6 months before enforcement. • Tankers can be can accept tankers upto 3 years after the date of VOC control enforcement by the Terminal. • The standard for the design of VOC return manifold and operation is contained in MSC/Circ.585.

  14. Regulation 16 - Incinerators • Incinerators installed after 1st Jan 2000 to meet regulations and must certified to meet the specifications in MEPC Resolution 76(40) (Appendix IV of Annex VI). • Each incinerator must have a manufacturers operations manual. • Crew responsible for the incinerator operation shall be trained and follow the operations manual.

  15. Regulation 16 – Use of Incinerators • The following substances are prohibited from incineration: • Annex I, II and III cargo residues and related packing material. • PCBs. • Garbage as defined by Annex V containing heavy metals. • Petroleum Products containing halogens. • PVC can only be incinerated in type approved incinerators. • Flue gas temperatures shall be monitored and not less than 850 deg C for continuous feed and reach 600 deg C within 5 minutes for batch feed.

  16. Regulation 18 – Fuel Oil Quality • “Fuel oil shall be blends of hydrocarbons derived from petroleum refining” • “Fuel oil shall be free from inorganic acid” • “Fuel oil shall not include any added substance or chemical waste which either: • Jeopardises the safety of ships or adversely affects the performance of the machinery, or • Is harmful to personnel, or • Contributes overall to additional air pollution”

  17. Regulation 18 – Fuel Oil Quality • Bunker Delivery Note (BDN) • Becomes a Statutory document • Must be kept on board for 3 years for inspection and a copy may be taken for further examination by PSC. • Must contain all data required by Appendix V • Name and IMO number of vessel • Port • Date of Commencement of delivery • Details of fuel oil supplier • Product name, quantity , Density at 15 0C and Sulphur content % m/m • A declaration that fuel supplied meets Regulation 14 and 18 requirements

  18. Regulation 18 – Fuel Oil Quality • Fuel Oil Sampling • A sealed sample meeting the requirements in associated guidelines has to supplied to the ship by the bunker supplier • For each individual BDN a sample has to be taken at the vessel’s bunker receiving manifold. (see procedure in associated guidelines) – ISM Manuals ?? • The sample label has to be signed by both the bunker supplier’s representative and the vessel’s Chief Engineer. • The sample size shall be not less than 400 mls • The sample is not to be used for any commercial purpose • The sample is to be retained on board for at least 1 year for inspection by PSC as required

  19. Shipboard Procedures for BDN and Samples • Adequate bunker manifold location for sampler attachment • External safe storage location for samples for 1 year period • Log book for sample retention and custody transfer • Safe storage for BDNs and other documents relating to bunkering onboard

  20. Port/Flag State Control Guidelines • Proposed Guidelines from FSI 13 for MEPC 53 approval. • Initial inspections and Primary survey parameters – then “Clear Grounds” for in-depth inspections • “In depth” inspection parameters • Detainable deficiencies • Non-Party ship inspections

  21. Other Gas Emission Requirements • Greenhouse Gas Emissions • Greenhouse Gas Emission Indexing of Ships • CO2 Equation used for “Voyage” Calculations C. Con. Factor * FCi / (M Cargoi * Dist i ) Where: C. Con Factor for HFO = 3.11 C. Con Factor for MDO = 3.17 Distance = Loaded + Ballast distance (nm)

  22. Other Regional Regulations • United States of America • NOx Regulations applicable only to US flagged ships • California Air Resources Board (CARB) • European Union – Directive 1999/32 • Current Directive in force from July 2000 • Subject to extension and amendments and due to come into force 2005

  23. The Future – Crystal Ball time!! • Due to the introduction of new engine technology – e.g. HAM – pressure for further reduction in NOx emissions • International and Regional pressure for further reduction in SOx emissions • Introduction of “Particulate” emission control • Further considerations for VOC control

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