January 12th 2005 |
S.I.T informs: MARPOL - Annex VI on Air Pollution Prevention ! |
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Schiffs-&IndustrieTechnik GmbH
Public Relations
Wittenmoor 36
D-22525 Hamburg
Phone: +49 (0)40 837061
Fax: +49 (0)40 837278
E-Mail: press@sit-hamburg.com |
S.I.T supports ship owners receiving
either IAPP or EIAPP certificate
NOx-Reduction conforming to NOx-Technical Code
by using Water-in-DieselFuel-Emulsion (S.I.T CD-WiDE)
This is to inform you as per latest IMO regulation which may apply to one or more of the ships you own or operate which is classed with for instance Lloyd´s Register and ABS. In light of the recent ratification of MARPOL Annex VI on Air Pollution Prevention, Annex VI is scheduled to enter into force on 19 May 2005.
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! May 19 2005 !
IAPP
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EIAPP |
"Ships of 400 gt and above and floating drilling platforms built on or after 19 May 2005, flying the flag of a signatory Party to Annex VI and intending to engage on international voyages will, on delivery, need to obtain an IAPP International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate. Similarly, existing ships built before 19 May 2005 will need to be certificated no later than the first scheduled drydocking after 19 May 2005, but in all cases by 19 May 2008."
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IAPP Certificate is a ship related certification, to be issued by any classification society upon request of ship owner.
EIAPP Certificate is an engine related certification, to be issued by the engine maker for each engine type solely. The ship owner has to contact the engine maker for certification. |
As of July 2004, the Parties to Annex VI consist of Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Liberia, Marshal Islands, Norway, Panama, Samoa, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, and Vanuatu. An up-to-date listing is maintained at www.imo.org . However, it should be noted that on or after 19 May 2005 signatory States can require foreign flag ships operating in their jurisdictional waters and their flag ships to comply with the applicable provisions of MARPOL Annex VI.
Prerequisites for certification includes the significant retroactive aspect:
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Annex VI of MARPOL 73/78
NOx Technical Code;
(conforming to IMO MP/Conf. 3/35-6.2.3.4.1.12 NOx abatement equipment, emulsified fuel)
MEPC 38 / 40 / 41 / 42;
Enforcement 19 th May 2005 |
• Diesel engines (except emergency diesel engines, engines installed in lifeboats and any device or equipment intended to be used solely in case of emergency) with a power output of more than 130kW installed on ships, irrespective of GT, built on or after 1 January 2000 must be certified by, or on behalf of, the ship's Flag State to the requirements contained in the mandatory NOx Technical Code. Engines which, after that date, are replacement ‘new' engines, substantially modified, or have had their maximum continuous rating increased by 10% or more are also subject to the NOx-certification requirements, irrespective of the date of build of the ship onto which those engines are installed. In the case of platforms and drilling rigs those diesel engines used solely in connection with the exploration, exploitation or processing functions are exempt from these NOx controls.
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There are potential fuel oil segregation requirements for ships burning residual blend fuel oils and which operate within the SOx Emission Control Areas (SECA) introduced by
Annex VI, to date - the Baltic from 19 May 2006 and the North Sea probably from late 2007.
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As a further point, it must be noted that Annex VI introduces a number of operational factors which will need to be reflected in the ship's safety management system.
With regard to other marine air pollution controls your attention is drawn to the action being taken by the European Union which may change the existing 0.2% m/m maximum sulphur gas oil limit and instead, amongst other provisions, would unilaterally apply the SECA requirements irrespective of flag or coastal State ratification status.
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Test procedure on each vessel:
After installation the whole arrangement of NOx-reducing technology, for instance the S.I.T CD-WiDE plant plus the relevant diesel engine will be tested on board in relation to NOx-Code.
After positive results an IAPP certificate may be issued by the administration.
The shipowner is the responsible and exclusive person (supported by S.I.T) who can ask for IAPP certificate.
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Test bed run at engine maker workshop:
The relevant diesel engine type together with the NOx-reducing technology, for instance the S.I.T CD-WiDE plant will be tested in relation to NOx-Code.
After positive results an EIAPP certificate could be issued.
The diesel engine maker is the responsible and exclusive person who can ask for the EIAPP certificate. S.I.T may assist ship owner during contact and procedure.
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