MARPOL Annex 6

Question 1

Which ships does Annex 6 apply to?

Answer 1

All ships 400GT or above
or with engines that have a power output greater than 130Kw

Question 2

What air pollution does it apply to?

Answer 2

1. NOx (Nitrogen Oxides)
2. SOx (Sulphur Oxides)
3. Particulate Matter

Question 3

What is an ECA?

Answer 3

Emission Control Area (ECA) is an area where special mandatory measures for ship emissions is required to control air pollution to protect human health and the environment

Question 4

What is the max allowable sulfur content for ships inside an ECA?

Answer 4

0.10% m/m

Question 5

Whats the max allowable global sulphur content?

Answer 5

0.50% m/m

Question 6

What is a SEEMP?

Answer 6

Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan is a document which outlines how a ship can improve energy efficiency and can form part of the SMS

Question 7

What certificates apply to Annex 6?

Answer 7

1. International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate (IAPP)
2. International Energy Efficiency Certificate (IEE)

Question 8

What is the validity of an IAPP certificate?

Answer 8

5 years

Question 9

What is the validity of an IEE Certificate?

Answer 9

Valid for the ships lifetime

Question 10

What are some substances prohibitied from shipboard incineration?

Answer 10

1. Cargo residues from Annex I, II, & III
2. PCBs
3. Garbage containing traces of heavy metals
4. refined petroleum products containing halogen compounds
5. Sewage sludge and sludge oil
6. Exhaust gas cleaning system residues