Operation in SOX Emission Control Areas (SECAs) introduces new challenges to ship operators, both with respect to bunker management and voyage planning.
The scope of this guidance note is to assist ship operators to comply with regulation 14 of Marpol Annex VI.

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DNV-SECA-SOX Emission Control Areas.pdf	The scope of this guidance note is to assist ship operators to comply with regulation 14 of Marpol Annex VI.	1454 Kb

Increasingly demanding EU environmental legislation provides criminal penalties for particular activities by shipowners, operators, masters and crew.

A recent directive set out the circumstances in which ship-source discharges of polluting substances constitute a criminal offense.

INTERTANKO attended the meetings this week of the IMO's BLG 14 (Bulk Liquids and Gases Sub-committee) and reports in full from the Working Group on Evaluation of Safety and Pollution Hazards (ESPH 15) on chemicals and the preparation of consequential amendments. ESPH is a Working Group of BLG which is a Sub-committee of the IMO's MEPC (Marine Environment Protection Committee).

The MARPOL Training Institute, Inc is sending this to you so that you may consider what you will have to accomplish with your vessels to meet the ballast water standards that are coming into force for vessels operating in the both international port waters and those of the United States.

APPLICABILITY Shipbuilders, owners and managers

INFORMATION Under regulation II-1/3-9 of the SOLAS Convention (adopted by Resolution MSC.256 (84)) approved means of embarkation/disembarkation for use in port and for port-related operations must be installed on ships constructed (having their keel laid) on or after January 1, 2010.

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Means of embarkation and disembarkation LRS Circular MSC Circ 1331.pdf	Under regulation II-1/3-9 of the SOLAS Convention (adopted by Resolution MSC.256 (84)) approved means of embarkation/disembarkation for use in port and for port-related operations must be installed on ships constructed (having their keel laid) Jan/01/2010	180 Kb

This paper is meant to serve as a guide to charterers and class societies – a complete, step-by-step analysis of the challenges posed by these fuels, and the remedies that can and should be taken. Numerous references are made to the wealth of research that has been conducted over the past 25 years on this critical issue.

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Safety and Integrity of Marine Fuel Pumps.pdf	A complete, step-by-step analysis of the challenges posed by these fuels, and the remedies that can and should be taken.	465 Kb

Enforcement of EC Low Sulphur Mandate/ California CARB low sulphur fuel use requirement In a continuing effort to apprise ABS classed vessel owners/ operators/ managers of the operational ramifications of regional low sulphur fuel use requirements in both European Union (EU) ports and the Regulated California Waters
(extending 24 NM from California coastal low tide baseline), ABS has prepared the two (2) documents listed below for your information and guidance.

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ABS Letter 16 Dec 09 - EC Low Sulphur Mandate and California CARB Reqt.pdf	Enforcement of EC Low Sulphur Mandate/ California CARB low sulphur fuel use requirement	587 Kb

The revised MARPOL Annex VI introduced a new mandatory requirement (regulation 15.6) regarding Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) emissions control. This will apply to all tankers carrying crude oil.

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Marpol_Annex_VI--VOC-Management-Plan-Implementation.pdf	MARPOL Annex VI - VOC Management Plan implementation. APPLICABILITY All shipowners, operators, charterers and manufacturers. APPLICABILITY All shipowners, operators, charterers and manufacturers With effect from July 1, 2010, every tanker carrying crude	123 Kb

This paper provides guidelines to oil tanker operators and other interested parties on the potential consequences of enforcement of the EU Directive 2005/33/EC (for text see Appendix 1) provision mandating use of marine fuels with maximum 0.1% sulphur content when ships are at berth in EU ports from 1 January 2010, (the “Provision”).

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EU-Sul-Guidance.pdf	GUIDANCE FOR HAZARD IDENTIFICATION FOR USE OF AND SWITCHING TO LOW SULPHUR MARINE GAS OIL IN AUXILIARY BOILERS AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT ONBOARD TANKERS TO MEET REQUIREMENTS OF THE EU SULPHUR DIRECTIVE 2005/33/EC ON BOARD TANKERS	52 Kb

REC 026
List of minimum recommended spare parts for main internal combustion engines of ships for unrestricted service

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REC_26_minimum recommended spare parts.pdf	REC 026 List of minimum recommended spare parts for main internal combustion engines of ships for unrestricted service	50 Kb