L10 - MARPOL Annex background

Question 1

What is MARPOL

Answer 1

The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships

Question 2

When was MARPOL Annex 6 adopted and entered into force?

Answer 2

Protocol was adopted in 1997 and it entered into force in May 2005

Question 3

How often is MARPOL VI update?

Answer 3

generally in every MEPC meeting

Question 4

What is the scope of MARPOL VI?//What does it cover?

Answer 4

1. Sulphur oxides
2. Nitric oxides
3. Volatile Organic Compounds
4. Ozone Depleting Substances
5. Energy Efficiency
6. Incineration Emissions

Question 5

What is Chapter I of MARPOL VI?

Answer 5

General:

Applications - Reg.1
Definitions - Reg.2
Exceptions and exemptions - Reg.3
Equivalents - Reg.4

Question 6

What is Chapter II of MARPOL VI?

Answer 6

Survey, Certification and Means of Control

1. Survey and inspections - Reg.5
2. Issue of endorsement of certificate - Reg.6
3. Issue of a certificate by another party Reg.7
4. Form of certificate Reg.8
5. Duration and validity of certificate Reg.9
6. Port state control and operational requirements Reg.10
7. Detection of violation and enforcement Reg.11

Question 7

What is Chapter III of MARPOL VI?

Answer 7

Requirements for Control of Emissions

1. Ozone displacing substances Reg.12
2. Nitrogen oxides (NOx) Reg.13
3. Sulphur oxides (SOx) and Particulate Matter (PM) Reg.14
4. Volatile organic compounds (VOC) Reg.15
5. Shipboard incineration Reg.16
6. Reception Facilities Reg.17
7. Fuel oil quality and availability Reg.18

Question 8

What is Chapter IV of MARPOL VI?

Answer 8

Energy Efficiency Regulations

Application Reg.19
Goals Reg.20
Functional requirements Reg.21
Attained EEDI Reg.22
Required EEDI Reg.23
Attained EEXI Reg.24
Required EEXI Reg.25
SEEMP Reg.26
DCS Reg.27
Carbon Intensity Index (CII) and rating Reg.28
Technical cooperation and technology transfer Reg.29