Environmental Protection

- MARPOL Regulations -

Training team, TMS

Terrible Accident In The Past

• Historical Oil Spill Accident

MARPOL
• The International Convention for the Prevention of
Pollution from Ship
• As Amended by 1978 Protocol (MARPOL 73/78)
• MARPOL Implementation
- 1967 Torrey Canyon
- 1973 – 1978 Amoco Cadiz et al
- MARPOL 73 and Protocol 78
- MARPOL enters into force Oct. 1983
1. Annex I and II – 1983
2. Annex III – 1992
3. Annex V – 1988
4. Annex IV – 2003
5. Annex VI – 2005
MARPOL 73/78
(International Convention for
the Prevention of Pollution from Ships)

• Annex I : by Oil
• Annex II : by Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk
• Annex III : by Harmful Substances
in Packaged Form
• Annex IV : by Sewage
• Annex V : by Garbage
• Annex VI : Air Pollution
Kinds of Pollutants
• Sea Pollution
a. Chemical cargoes
b. Petroleum cargoes
c. Animal, vegetable oils and fats cargos
d. Fuel oils and their waste
e. Lub. oils and their waste
f. Chemicals for maintenance work
g. Garbage
h. Sewage
i. Contaminated or infected ballast water
j. Anti fouling paints
Kinds of Pollutants

• Atmospheric Pollution

a. Exhaust emissions
b. Cargo vapors
c. Freon gas
d. Halons
e. Noise
MARPOL Annex I (Oil)
- General
• "Oil" means petroleum in any form including crude
oil, fuel oil, sludge, oil refuse and refined products
(other than petrochemicals which are subject to
the provisions of Annex II of the present Convention)
and, without limiting the generality of the foregoing,
includes the substances listed in Appendix I to this
Annex.
• The term “from the nearest land” means from
the baseline from which the territorial sea of
the territory in question is established in accordance
with international law.
MARPOL Annex I (Oil)
- Discharges outside special areas
• Machinery space (Bilge and Sludge)
1. the ship is proceeding en route;

2. the oily mixture is processed through an oil filtering equipment

meeting the requirements of regulation 14 of this Annex;

3. the oil content of the effluent without dilution does not exceed 15
parts per million;

4. the oily mixture does not originate from cargo pump room bilges on
oil tankers; and

5. the oily mixture, in case of oil tankers, is not mixed with oil cargo
residues.
MARPOL Annex I (Oil)
- Discharges in special areas
• Machinery space (Bilge and Sludge)
1. the ship is proceeding en route;

2. the oily mixture is processed through an oil filtering equipment

meeting the requirements of regulation 14.7 of this Annex;

3. the oil content of the effluent without dilution does not exceed 15
parts per million;

4. the oily mixture does not originate from cargo pump room bilges on
oil tankers; and

5. the oily mixture, in case of oil tankers, is not mixed with oil cargo
residues.
MARPOL Annex I (Oil)
- Discharges in special areas
• Regulation 14.7
Oil filtering equipment referred to in paragraph 2 of this
regulation shall comply with paragraph 6 of this regulation.
In addition, it shall be provided with alarm arrangements
to indicate when this level cannot be maintained. The
system shall also be provided with arrangements to ensure
that any discharge of oily mixtures is automatically
stopped when the oil content of the effluent exceeds 15
parts per million. In considering the design of such
equipment and approvals, the Administration shall have
regard to the specification recommended by the
Organization.
MARPOL Annex I (Oil)
- Discharges outside special areas
• Cargo area discharge of oil
1. the tanker in not within a special area;

2. the tanker I more than 50 nautical miles from the nearest lands;

3. the tanker is proceeding en route;

4. the instantaneous rate of discharge of oil content does not exceed 30 liters
per nautical mile;

5. the total quantity of oil discharged into the sea does not exceed for tankers
delivered on or before 31 Dec 1979, as defined in regulation 1,28.1,
1/15,000 of the total quantity of the particular cargo of which the residue
formed a part, and for tankers delivered after 31 Dec. 1979, as defined in
regulation 1.28.2, 1/30,000 of the total quantity of the particular cargo of
which the residue formed a part; and

6. the tanker has in operation an oil discharge monitoring and control system
and a slop tank arrangement as required by regulations 29 and 31 of this
Annex.
MARPOL Annex I (Oil)
- General

• Special area means a sea area where for recognized

technical reasons in relation to its oceanographically and
ecological condition and to the particular character of its
traffic the adoption of special mandatory methods for the
prevention of sea pollution by oil is required.
Oily Water Separator
15 ppm Monitor Device
Bilge Line
MARPOL Annex IV (Sewage)
- General
• "Sewage" means:
.1 drainage and other wastes from any form
of toilets and urinals;
.2 drainage from medical premises
(dispensary, sick bay, etc.) via wash basins,
wash tubs and scuppers located in such
premises;
.3 drainage from spaces containing living
animals; or
.4 other waste waters when mixed with
the drainages defined above.
Sewage Treatment
MARPOL Annex IV (Sewage)
- General

• Ships constructed on or after 27 September

2003 shall comply with this regulation.
Ships constructed before 27 September
2003 shall comply with this regulation not
later than 27 September 2008.
• International Sewage Pollution Prevention
Certificate
(A renewal survey: five years)
MARPOL Annex IV (Sewage)
- Regulation 11 / Discharge of sewage

1 the discharge of sewage into the sea is

prohibited, except when:
.1 the ship is discharging comminuted and
disinfected sewage using a system approved
by the Administration in accordance with
regulation 9.1.2 of this Annex at a distance of
more than 3 nautical miles from the nearest
land, or sewage which is not comminuted or
disinfected at a distance of more than
12 nautical miles from the nearest land; or
.2 the ship has in operation an approved
sewage treatment plant which has been
certified by the Administration to meet
the operational requirements referred to
in regulation 9.1.1 of this Annex, and
.2.1 the test results of the plant are laid down
in the ship’s International Sewage
Pollution Prevention Certificate; and
.2.2 additionally, the effluent shall not
produce visible floating solids nor cause
discoloration of the surrounding water.
Sewage Overboard Valve
MARPOL Annex IV (Sewage)
- Company’s QSMS Manual

 Sewage treatment plant should be operated

12 miles from the nearest land
 The fact of close/open of the direct discharge valve
of sewage system and operation time of the sewage
treatment plant with ship’s position should be
recorded in the sewage operation log
 Special local regulation such as no sewage allow to
dispose – Portable toilets
MARPOL Annex V (Garbage)
A “Garbage Management Plan” and a “Garbage Record Book” shall
be carried on board the vessel. It also requires the vessel 12
meters or more in length overall to display placards which notify
the crew members of the garbage disposal requirement of
MARPOL Annex V.

Training
On joining the vessel, personnel should be familiarized with the
position of garbage collection points; minimizing, segregation,
storing, processing and disposal procedures as stated in Garbage
Management Plan.
Personnel should be trained to recognize different waste categories
and actively encouraged to comply with the Garbage Management
Plan.
 MARPOL Annex V (Garbage)
- Company’s Garbage Management Plan

 On board, the Chief Officer is responsible for implementing the

procedures within the Garbage Management Plan, and will be
responsible for maintaining the Garbage Record Book.
 Designated person in charge of carrying out the plan
 Area In Charge for Deck Dept.: Chief Officer
 Area In Charge for Engine Dept.: C/E Engineer
 Area In Charge for accommodation: Chief Steward/Chief Cook
 Overall In Charge: Chief Officer
- Responsible for maintaining Garbage Record Book
 Local Collection Station / Central Storage Facility
 All garbage storage receptacles
- Metal container with metal cover
- Color Coding
 MARPOL Annex V (Garbage)
- Company’s Garbage Management Plan
• Procedure included for Garbage Minimization,

1. Reusable packaging and use of containers. Disposable

cups, utensils, dishes, towels and rags and other
convenience items should be limited and replaced by
washable items where possible.
2. Where practical options exist, provisions packages in or
made of materials other than disposable plastic should be
selected to replenish ship’s supplies unless a reusable
plastic alternative is available.
3. Lining and packaging materials generated due to store
supply should preferably be disposed of at the port
reception facilities or store supplier and not retained on
board for storing.
 MARPOL Annex V (Garbage)
- Company’s Garbage Management Plan
• Procedure for collection and Segregation of Garbage,

Garbage containers are to be established in accommodation

spaces and engine room. This will serve as a temporary for
collection of garbage, here after called “Local Collection
Stations” from where garbage will be transferred to the
segregated storage receptacles hereafter called “Central
Storage Facility”.

Garbage shall be segregated under the responsibility of the

Area in Charge for each department prior to landing at the
Central Storage Facility.
 MARPOL Annex V (Garbage)
- Company’s Garbage Management Plan
• The segregations of garbage are follows;
- Plastic, including but not limited to synthetic ropes, synthetic fishing nets,
plastic garbage bags and plastics mixed with non-plastic garbage
- Food waste
- Recyclable cooking oil (Container to be placed only at galley)
- Rags, glass, aluminium cans, metal for recycle
- Paper, cardboard, corrugated board, wood, lining, packaging materials
for recycle
- Incinerator ash (plastic products not to be incinerated)
- “Special Domestic/Operational waste” eg. Expired batteries, consumed
aerosol cans, empty paint cans, paint flakes/chips/dust, deck sweepings,
used paint brushes, expired medicine / medical waste, expired
pyrotechnic and condemned ships equipment

“Special” are segregated and stored at the source location. These not
required to be transferred to the “Central Storage Facility” but are sent
directly ashore for disposal.
MARPOL Annex V (Garbage)

Expired Medicine

All expired medicine should be stowed separately and not mixed

with non expired/valid medicine. Disposal of expired medicine
should be through shore druggist/medical facility. The vessel agent
should be consult regarding this matter. This can also be done
during the vessels annual check by a druggist. Appropriate entries
should be made in the Medical logbook to reflect the disposal and
receipt obtained from the reception facility.
MARPOL Annex V (Garbage)
Used Battery / Dry Cells

Batteries are harmful to the environment because beside plastic

the may contain Zinc-carbon, Alkaline manganese and silver oxide.
In order to simplify the method of disposal all batteries should be
landed ashore to a garbage reception facility and a receipt
obtained for it. The same must be recorded in the garbage
disposal log in the “other” column. All used batteries should be
stowed in a separate container marked “BATTERY”. When
disposing Lead-Acid batteries, they should be transported in
upright condition to avoid any spill of acid from the container. It
should be confirmed from the garbage removal service provider of
his ability the handle these batteries.
MARPOL Annex V (Garbage)
Ash
Burning of plastics is not permitted by the company but where there is
ash of plastic products which may contain toxic or metal residue or the
origin of the ash is doubtful or contaminated with oil, it should be send
ashore. Appropriate entries should be made in the garbage logbook in the
“other” column to reflect it and receipt obtained from the reception
facility. Ash should be discharge as per MARPOL Annex V.

Empty Paint Cans and Used Paint Brushes

These must be stowed in the paint locker or in a garbage receptacle and
should be send to a garbage reception facility ashore. Appropriate entries
should be made in the garbage logbook in the “other” column to reflect
this and receipt obtained from the reception facility. Alternatively all paint
residue can be remove from the paint cans with thinner and disposed as
in compliance with MARPOL Annex V.
MARPOL Annex V (Garbage)
Disposal of Expired Pyrotechnic
Disposal of expired pyrotechnics should be done through either one of
the below mentioned sources;

To a supplier of pyrotechnics
To the coastguard (eg in U.K coast guard)
To a garbage reception facility
To the service agent for life raft

Expired pyrotechnics should not be disposed into the sea or used for
testing or demonstration at sea / in port. Appropriate entries should be
made in the garbage logbook in “other” column to reflect this and receipt
obtained from the reception facility.

Used / Waste Cooking Oil / Fat

Such oils or fats from the gallery should be off landed ashore.
 MARPOL Annex V (Garbage)
• The location of receptacles at Local Collection Station ,
A. Plastics
B. Food Wastes
C. Domestic Wastes
D. Cooking Oil
E. Incinerator Ashes
F. Operational Wastes
G. Cargo Residues
H. Animal Carcass(es)
I. Fishing Gear

(Cat F, G, H, I – Normally not generated in company vessels)

 MARPOL Annex V (Garbage)
 The location of receptacles at local collection station.
Category Type
Cat. A All plastics as defined by
MARPOL Annex V and
amendment.
Cat. B Food Waste
Cat. C (Domestic Waste)
Paper, Cardboard, Corrugated
board, Wood, Lining,
Packaging materials, etc
(Domestic Waste)
Rags, Glass, Metal, Bottles,
Crockery, etc
Color Code Location
Red Central Storage Facility, Bridge, Galley,
Mess rooms or Pantry, CCR & ECR
Green Central Storage Facility, Bridge, Galley,
Mess rooms or Pantry
Yellow Central Storage Facility,.
Receptacle for paper garbage to be
placed at Bridge, Pantry, CCR & ECR.
The packaging and lining materials to be
off-landed to the supplier during supply.
Provision handling space if required by
the vessel otherwise Cat. C garbage
generated at other spaces shall be
transported directly to the Central
Storage Facility.
Black Central Storage Facility, Bridge, Galley,
Mess room(s) or Pantry, Smoke room(s),
CCR, ECR & Engine workshop.
 MARPOL Annex V (Garbage)
 The location of receptacles at local collection station.
Category Type Color Code Location

(Special Domestic Operational Blue As appropriate

Waste)
Expired batteries, Consumed
aerosol cans, Empty paint cans,
Used paint brushes, Expired
medicine / Medical waste, Expired
pyrotechnics and condemned
ships equipment.
Cat. D Cooking Oil ------ Wasted / Used cooking oil to be stored
at galley in a dedicated container.
Cat. E Incinerator Ash Grey Engine room

Cat: Not Garbage which has to be ------- Each cabin as necessary

Specified segregated prior transfer to
Central Storage Facility
 MARPOL Annex V (Garbage)
 Central Storage Facility.

• The Chief Officer shall ensure that a Central Storage

Facility is designated on poop deck or boat deck. The
location of garbage facility shall be such that it does not
obstruct exists or the operation of other equipment.

• The Central Storage Facility shall be of metal container /

drum with metal cover. The color coding and capacity of
these metal container / drums.
Central Storage Facility
Central Storage Facility
 MARPOL Annex V (Garbage)
 Central Storage Facility
Color
Category Type Min Capa. Location
Code
Cat. A All plastics as defined by MARPOL Red 200 Liters Poop deck / Boat deck
Annex V and amendment.
Cat. B Food Waste Green 200 Liters Poop deck / Boat deck

Cat. C (Domestic Waste) Yellow 200 Liters Poop deck / Boat deck
Paper, Cardboard, Corrugated board,
Wood, Lining, Packaging materials,
etc
(Domestic Waste) Black 200 Liters Poop deck / Boat deck
Rags, Glass, Metal, Bottles, Crockery,
etc
(Special Domestic Operational Waste) Blue As As appropriate and as per
Expired batteries, Consumed aerosol Appropriate plan
cans, Empty paint cans, Used paint
brushes, Expired medicine / Medical
waste, Expired pyrotechnics and
condemned ships equipment.
Cat. D Cooking Oil ------ 20 Liters Poop deck / Boat deck

Cat. E Incinerator Ash Grey 20 Liters Engine room

GARBAGE PLACARD (Applicable 1st Jan 2013)
 MARPOL Annex V (Garbage)
 DISPLAY OF PLACARDS
• Every vessel shall display placards which shall notify the crew of the
disposal requirements. The O.I.C of the garbage management of the
vessel must ensure that these placards are kept update to the latest
amendments of Annex V of MARPOL.

1. The placards shall be in English and in the working language of the

ship’s personal.
2. The placards shall be posted on the Bridge, ECR, Galley, Mess room(s)
and Garbage collection area.
3. Placards required by regulation 10.1 should contain a summary
declaration stating the prohibition and restrictions for discharging
garbage from ships under MARPOL Annex V and the possible penalties
for failure to comply (Sample placards targeting crew and shipboard
operations are shown in Appendix). The declaration should be placed on
a placard at least 12.5 cm by 20 cm, made of durable material and fixed
in Bridge, ECR, Galley and Mess room(s), should also be replaced when
damage or wear compromises the readability of the declaration.
MARPOL Annex V (Garbage)
COMMINUTER
MARPOL Annex V (Garbage)
COMMINUTER
MARPOL Annex V (Garbage)
• COMMINUTER
• The food comminuter if meeting the requirement of MARPOL Annex V
(comminuted food waste should be capable of passing through a screen
with openings of no greater than 25 mm) may be used to process food
garbage. In special areas it should never be used within 12NM fro the
nearest land, further food waste disposed a special area must be done
through comminuter only and outside special area never within 3NM from
the nearest land. Although unprocessed food wastes may be discharged
beyond 12NM, it is recommended that comminuters be used as they
hasten assimilation into the marine environment.

• The vessel shall be guided by MARPOL Annex V for the definition of

“Nearest land” and “Special areas”. All vessels fitted with comminuter
must follow the manufacturer’s instruction closely to ascertain its
limitations and proper use.
• Person responsible for operating the comminuter : Chief Cook under
guidance of Chief Officer
• Person responsible for maintenance of comminuter : Chief Engineer or
person designated by Chief Engineer.
MARPOL Annex V (Garbage)
INCINERATOR
MARPOL Annex V (Garbage)
INCINERATOR
MARPOL Annex V (Garbage)
• INCINERATOR
• Ash and clinkers from shipboard incinerators should be considered as
operational waste and therefore, as garbage that is not eligible for
discharge into the sea. The incinerator should not be used in port.

• Incinerator of used Cooking Oil (Cat D) and transfer to sludge tanks are
not acceptable to various port state authorities, hence cooking oil
incineration is not permitted on company vessel. Company vessel’s
incinerators are generally designed to burn approximately 20 Kgs of rags
in one hour. Ash from other products such as oil rags, paper etc to be
disposed to the shore reception facility only. Incinerated ash is categorized
as CAT E garbage in the plan.

• Person responsible for operation of incinerator : Chief Engineer or person

designated by Chief Engineer.

• Person responsible for maintenance of incinerator : Chief Engineer or

person designated by Chief Engineer.
 MARPOL Annex V (Garbage)

• Garbage Record Book

MARPOL Annex VI (Air pollution)
 MARPOL Annex VI (Air pollution)
Annex VI of MARPOL enter into force on 19th May 2005, regulation for the
prevention of Air Pollution from ships.

 Basically the code covers the following

- Regulation 12 - Emissions from Ozone depleting substances from

refrigerating plants and fire fighting equipment.
- Regulation 13 - Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) emissions from diesel engines
- Regulation 14 - Sulphur Oxide (SOx) emissions from ships
- Regulation 15 - Volatile Organic compounds emissions from cargo oil
tanks of oil tankers
- Regulation 16 - Emissions from shipboard incinerators.
- Regulation 18 - Fuel Oil quality.
 MARPOL Annex VI (Air pollution)
Annex VI of MARPOL enter into force on 19th May 2005, regulation for the
prevention of Air Pollution from ships.

1. Limits on nitrogen oxide emission (Nox) from any diesel engine of more than
130 Kw installed after 1 Jan 2000.
2. Sulphur oxide emissions (Sox) – The sulphur content of any fuel oil shall not
exceed 3.5% m/m globally since 1st Jan 2012. After 1 Jan 2020 this is likely to
be reduced to 0.5% m/m.
3. Emission Control Areas (ECAs) have been established with more stringent
controls on sulphur emission. From 1st Jan 2015, the sulphur content of fuel oil
used onboard ships must not exceed 0.1% m/m while operating in;
a) North America ECA, which is up to 200 miles from the territorial waters of the
US coast and include French Territory in the area.
b) ECA for the coastal waters of Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands area, which
includes the Caribbean waters surrounding the islands of the Commonwealth of
Puerto Rico and the United State Virgin Islands.
c) Baltic Sea Area and North Sea Area
 MARPOL Annex VI (Air pollution)
For procedure relating to operation in ECA,

Alternatively, ships must fit an exhaust gas cleaning system or use any
other technological method to limit Sox emissions.
4. Besides ECA areas regulated by MARPOL, there are other local
regulations regarding exhaust emission;
a) EU regulations regarding use of 0.1% m/m sulphur content when “At
berth” which includes anchorages in certain European countries. EU
regulation coverage also extends to most of European countries in the
Mediterranean and hence should not be confused with the ECA of Baltic
Sea & North Sea Areas.
b) The fuel regulation of CARB requires vessel to use only distillate
grades of fuel (marine gas oil or marine diesel oil) not exceeding 0.1%
m/m sulphur content when vessel is operating within 24Nm off the coast
of California.
 MARPOL Annex VI (Air pollution)

5. Company should select fuels with a view to minimizing the potentially

harmful elements in engine exhaust emissions. Purchase fuels to agreed
specifications and ensure that the fuel supplied conform to the relevant
ISO standards.
6. Monitor performance and regularly review maintenance procedures to
ensure that machinery is always operated at its optimum level.
7. Vessels shall retain all bunker delivery notes and bunker quality
certificates in file.
8. Bunker sample should be retained for a period of at least 12 months or
until all bunker consumed whichever is late.
 MARPOL Annex VI (Air pollution)
Regulation 13 - Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) emissions from diesel engines
(Nox Emission)

This regulation applies to diesel engines with a power output of more than
130 kW each which are installed on a ship constructed on
or after 1 January 2000; and each diesel engine with a
power output of more than 130 kW which undergoes a
major conversion on or after 1 January 2000. It does not
apply to lifeboat engines or emergency generators.

All certified engines are delivered with an individual Technical File that
contains the engine’s specifications for compliance with the
NOx regulation, and the applicable onboard verification
procedure. The certification process includes an emission
test for compliance with the NOx requirements on the
manufacturer’s test bed.
 MARPOL Annex VI (Air pollution)
 The engine parameter check ensures that the present state of the engine
corresponds to the specified components, calibration or parameter adjustment
state at the time of initial certification. The engine’s Technical File identifies
the components, settings and operating values that influences the exhaust
emissions and these must be checked to ensure compliance during surveys and
inspections. The components and settings will be those which affect the NOx
produced by the engine, such as:
- Injection timing
- Injection system components (nozzle, injector, fuel pump)
- Injection pressure
- Camshaft components (fuel cam, inlet- and exhaust cam)
- Valve timing
- Combustion chamber (piston, cylinder head, cylinder liner)
- Compression ratio (connecting rod, piston rod, shim, gaskets)
- Turbocharger type and build (internal components)
- Charge air cooler/charge air pre-heater
- Auxiliary blower
- NOx reducing equipment
 MARPOL Annex VI (Air pollution)
Newly Designated Emission Control Area (ECA) in China,

China Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) has published new regulations

designating 3 Emission Control Areas (ECAs) in its territorial waters which
encompass the coastal and inland waters near the Pearl River Delta
(excluding the waters of Hong Kong and Macao), Yangtze River Delta, and
Bohai-Rim Sea region.

This covers the eleven core ports;

Pearl River Delta : Shenzhen, Guangzhou and Zhujiang port

Yangtze River Delta : Shanghai, Ningbo-Zhoushan, Suzhou and Nantong
port
Bohai Rim Sea Region : Tianjin, Qinhuangdao, Tangshan and Huanghua
port
 MARPOL Annex VI (Air pollution)

Newly Designated Emission Control Area (ECA) in China,

The effective date of implementation is as follows:

1. From 01 January 2017, all ships calling at the Pearl River Delta and Bohai Rim
Sea Region will be required to use fuel with no more than 0.5% sulfur content
while at berth, except during the first hour after arriving or before departing from
port.
2. The ECAs for Yangtze River Delta was implemented since 1st April 2016,
hence, all ships calling the eleven core ports within the ECAs as listed above are
to comply with the above regulation

It is mandatory that Main Engine, Generator Engine and Boiler to change over to
fuel with 0.5% by mass (m/m) Sulfur content, however main engine is exempted
when it is only used for the propulsion of the vessel.
 MARPOL Annex VI (Air pollution)

Newly Designated Emission Control Area (ECA) in China,

The effective date of implementation is as follows:

“At berth” covers ship at alongside terminal or wharf, whether or not they are
working cargo.

Ship will not be required to comply with 0.5% m/m while maneuvering,
anchoring and tying to buoys however, ships must comply as soon as possible at
arrival in port (within one hour of berthing) and must continue to comply while
at berth until departure. No earlier than one hour prior to departure (one hour
notice prior departure) vessel is allowed to change over to normal grade fuel.
MARPOL Annex VI (Air pollution)
Pearl River Delta Area;
MARPOL Annex VI (Air pollution)
Yangtze River Delta Area;
MARPOL Annex VI (Air pollution)
Bohai-Rim Sea Area;
 MARPOL Annex VI (Air pollution)
Hong Kong Air Pollution Control Regulation,
From July 1, 2015, the Hong Kong Legislative Council has approved the Air
Pollution Control regulation, which prohibits Ocean Going Vessels the use of a
marine fuel with sulfur content exceeding 0.5% by weight whilst vessel is “at berth”
in Hong Kong.

Therefore it is mandatory that Main Engine, Generator Engine and Boiler will be
required to change over to fuel with 0.5% by mass (m/m) Sulfur content. The main
engine is exempted when it is only used for the propulsion of the vessel.

“At berth” covers ship at anchorage, on buoys or alongside, whether or not they are
working cargo.

Ship will not be required to comply with 0.5% m/m while maneuvering; however,
ships must comply as soon as possible at arrival in port (within one hour of berthing)
and must continue to comply while at berth until departure. No earlier than one hour
prior to departure, vessel is allowed to change over to normal grade fuel.
MARPOL Annex VI (Air pollution)
- Sulfur Oxides (Sox)

• For any bunkering on or after 01Jan 2015

• Sulfur content of fuel oil ; not to exceed 3.5% m/m
• Fuel oil sample bottle ; More than 400ml
Filling 90% ±5%
• Fuel oil sample bottle ; More than 1 year (2 bottles)
• Bunker delivery note ; More than 3 years
• Sox Emission Control Areas (ECA) ; 0.1% m/m
Experts expect proposals for other ECAs
 MARPOL Annex VI (Air pollution)
Fuel Oil Quality
Although fuel oil quality is currently primarily a matter between
owners/managers and suppliers, it will under Annex VI of MARPOL 73/78 also
become a statutory matter. In addition to requirements limiting the sulphur content
of oil fuel, Annex VI contains requirements preventing the incorporation of
potentially harmful substances, and in particular waste streams (e.g. chemical
waste), into fuel oils.

Bunker delivery notes must be kept on board for a minimum of three years and
must contain the following information:
- Name and IMO number of receiving ship
- Bunkering Port
- Date of commencement of bunkering
- Name, address, and telephone number of marine fuel oil supplier
- Product name
- Quantity (metric tons)
- Density at 15°C (kg/m3)
- Sulphur content (% m/m)
 MARPOL Annex VI (Air pollution)
Fuel Oil Quality
Samples must be taken by either a manual valve-setting continuous-drip
sampler a time-proportional automatic sampler, or a flow-proportional automatic
sampler.

Samples must be kept on board for at least 12 months and the labels must
contain the following information:
- Location at which, and the method by which, the sample was drawn
- Bunkering date
- Name of bunker tanker/bunker installation
- Name and IMO number of the receiving ship
- Signatures and names of the supplier’s representative
and the ship's representative
- Details of seal identification
- Bunker grade.
MARPOL Annex VI (Air pollution)

 Incident Sharing on Fuel Usage in ECA

 Update Development on DECA in China

 TI 2015-01 FOBAS

 TI 2017-01 Guidance on Bunkering in S.PORE

 Maneuvering Fuel for Panama Canal

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