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1 IMO MEPC 64 Agenda preview External Client Version Introduction The 64 th session of the IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 64) will be held from 1 to 5 October 2012, at the IMO headquarters in London. This briefing summarises subjects under discussion which are relevant to the work of Lloyd's Register Group Limited. Documents made available up to 3 September 2012 have been taken into consideration. Due attention should be made to the Advice and Application sections where provided. A full list of documents submitted under agenda items that are relevant to the work of relevant to the work of Lloyd's Register Group Limited are found in Annex 1 below. Harmful aquatic organisms in ballast water and other Interpretations of, and amendments to, MARPOL and related instruments (Agenda item 2 and part of 7) Overview MEPC 64 will continue to address the approval of the new products and various interpretations for the implementation of the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships Ballast Water and Sediment, 2004 (BWM Convention). MEPC 64 will also address various aspects on implementation of the BWM Convention, as well other interpretations of, and amendments to, MARPOL and related instruments. Reference is also to be made matters relating to the retention of black and grey water submitted under agenda item 7. The following are the elements of discussion: Approval of the systems (MEPC 64/2, MEPC 64/2/1, MEPC 64/2/2, MEPC 64/2/3, MEPC 34/2/4, MEPC 64/2/5, MEPC 64/INF.4, MEPC 64/INF.12, MEPC 64/INF13, MEPC 64/INF.18, MEPC 64/INF.20, MEPC 64/INF.26) Report on GESAMP-Ballast Water Working Group (MEPC 64/2/6, MEPC 64/2/7, MEPC 64/2/19) Updated data and information on the status of ballast water management system installation (MEPC 64/2/8, MEPC 64/2/10, MEPC 63/2/13,MEPC 64/INF.5, MEPC 64/INF.19, MEPC 64/INF.27) Ballast water treatment technology: an update to the Industry Guide (MEPC 64/INF.13) Interpretation on Major conversion - application after installation (MEPC 64/2/11) Application of the BWM Convention to MODU (MEPC 64/2/9) Application of the BWM Convention to Offshore Support Vessels (MEPC 64/2/14, MEPC 64/2/20)) Self-monitoring of BWMS (MEPC 64/2/15) Concerns over practical implementation (MEPC 64/2/16, MEPC 64/2/18) Consideration of amending the Guidelines for approval of ballast water management systems (G8) (MEPC 64/2/17) Stowage of grey and black water in the ballast tank (MEPC 64/7/2, MEPC 64/7/7) Matters relating to coating systems (MEPC 64/2/21, MEPC 64/INF.16, MEPC 64/INF.21) Call for full transparency in support of confident Ballast Water Management (MEPC 64/2/12) Discharge of Settled-out Water during Oil Spill Recovery Operations (MEPC 64/7) Entry in the supplement to the International Air Pollution Prevention (IAPP) Certificate (MEPC 64/7/3) Recording of incinerator capacity on the supplement to the IOPP Certificate (MEPC 64/7/4) International Sewage Pollution Prevention Certificate - capacity issue (MEPC 64/7/5) Considerations on exemption of survey and certification requirements for unmanned and non-self-propelled barge with no machinery (MEPC 64/7/6) Matters relevant to MARPOL Annex V - cargo residue and cargo hold washing water (MEPC 64/7/8, MEPC 64/6/9)

2 Background The BWM Convention will enter into force 12 months after ratification by 30 States, representing 35% of world merchant shipping tonnage. To date (31 August 2012), 35 States representing 27.95% of the world merchant shipping tonnage have ratified this Convention. Lloyd s Register has produced a guideline on BWM Convention and available technologies. This is available on Lloyd s Register website: Lloyd s Register s position Updated data and information on the status of ballast water management system installation (MEPC 64/2/8, MEPC 64/2/10, MEPC 63/2/13,MEPC 64/INF.5, MEPC 64/INF.19, MEPC 64/INF.27, MEPC 64/INF.33) Lloyd s Register appreciates the information provided. Interpretation on Major conversion - application after installation (MEPC 64/2/11) The document points out a very valid discussion. Stowage of grey and black water in the ballast tank (MEPC 64/7/2, MEPC 64/7/7) Lloyd s Register welcomes discussion on this point. Clear agreements on this issue will help the industry implement the requirements. Advice to clients Some of the discussion may result in amendments to existing IMO instruments. The details will be advised in Lloyd s Register s summary report on MEPC 64. Lloyd s Register will also provide a set of documents for proper implementation of revised MARPOL Annex V entering into force on 1 January 2013 as given under the above Lloyd s Register s position. For advice relating to the BWM convention, please see below Shipbuilders and designers: Subject to the final approval by the Flag Administration, the new approval of the Ballast Treatment Systems at MEPC will provide wider range of choice for builders. Manufacturers: Once the systems proposed are approved by IMO, approval by a Flag Administration must be arranged. Flag Administrations and Recognized Organizations: To monitor the development at MEPC 64 with regard to basic/final approval of the system and various interpretations as well as discussion on implementation. Applicability For MARPOL items, applicability is to be advised in Lloyd s Register s summary report on MEPC 64. As the BWM Convention has not entered into force yet, the requirements are not applicable. However, once the Convention enters into force, it will apply to all ships carrying seawater ballast except for: 1. granted to a ship or ships on a voyage or voyages between specified ports or locations; or to a ship which operates exclusively between specified ports or locations; 2. effective for a period of no more than five years subject to intermediate review; 3. granted to ships that do not mix ballast water or sediments other than between the ports or locations specified in 1 above; and 4. granted based on the Guidelines on risk assessment developed by the Organization.. Recycling of ships (Agenda item 3) Overview MEPC 64 will address the report of the correspondence group (MEPC 64/3/2, MEPC 64/3/3) including developments on the following work:

3 Draft Guidelines for Safe and Environmentally Sound Ship Recycling (Facility guideline); Draft 2012 Guidelines for authorisation of ship recycling facilities; and Draft Guidelines for Survey and Certification of Ships There is a submission documents on the above guideline (MEPC 64/3/5). Further, the following proposals will be discussed Proposed amendments to the 2011 Guidelines for the Development of the Inventory of Hazardous Materials (resolution MEPC.197(62)) (MEPC 64/3, MEPC 64/3/4). And there is information from the Secretariat on the calculation of recycling capacity for meeting the entry into force conditions of the Hong Kong Convention (MEPC 64/INF.2) Background On 15 May 2009, at a Diplomatic Conference in Hong Kong, the International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships was adopted. The Convention will enter into force 24 months after it has been ratified by 15 states, representing 40% of the world fleet, and with an annual ship recycling capacity of 3% of that fleet. It is hoped that it will enter into force around No States have ratified the Convention to date (31 August 2012). Lloyd s Register has produced guidance on the Ship Recycling Convention and available services. These are available on Lloyd s Register website: Lloyd s Register s position Lloyd s Register supports the Hong Kong Convention and its early entry into force. However, elements of the guidelines continue to appear to go beyond the Convention and other areas, such as threshold values and exemptions are not sufficient for an effective and pragmatic implementation of the Convention at present for newbuild ships in particular. The submitted papers on threshold values and exemptions as well as the proposed work on survey guidelines are therefore welcomed in order to ensure that the Convention is applied consistently and pragmatically. Another major ongoing concern is the lack of proper information on how to update the Inventory. Lloyd s Register remains convinced that a simple check at Annual Survey is the only practical measure, and is most effective. For the owner s to have to call a surveyor for any significant change is clearly unrealistic, especially since IMO does not specify what significant means. This may have detrimental effects on quality of Inventories and on port state control. Advice to clients The non mandatory guidelines being developed are likely to be made mandatory by signatory governments, in the normal fashion. Each guideline may impose requirements (rather than guidance for the implementation), depending upon the discussion. The guidelines may also impose very complex systems in actual implementation. The implication date is unknown at this stage. Applicability All ships of 500 gt or over, including MODUs, FPSOs, FSOs, etc. Air pollution and energy efficiency (Agenda item 4 and part of 7) Overview MPEC 64 will discuss, under this agenda item, the following issues: Matters relating to energy efficiency measures (EEDI) and relevant proposals, that includes: o Minimum power guideline (MEPC 64/4/13, MEPC 64/4/37,MEPC 64/4/42, MEPC 64/INF.7) o Review of guidelines adopted at MEPC 63

4 - MEPC.215(63) Guidelines for calculation of reference lines for use with the energy efficiency design index (EEDI) (MEPC 64/4/11, MEPC 64/4/18, MEPC 64/INF.9) - MEPC.212(63) Guidelines on the method of calculation of the attained Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) for new ships calculation of coefficient fw (MEPC 64/4/28) Shaft generator and auxiliary engine power (MEPC 64/4/29) - MEPC 212 (63) Guidelines on the Method of Calculation of the Attained Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) for New Ships (MEPC 64/4/7, MEPC 64/4/18, MEPC 64/4/38) - MEPC 213 (63) Guidelines for the development of a Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) (MEPC 64/4/33) - calculation of a reference line for use with the EEDI for new cruise passenger ships (MEPC 64/4/19) - Development of EEDI reference line for LNG carriers (MEPC 64/4/26) o Guidance on treatment of innovative energy efficiency technologies for calculation and verification of the attained EEDI (MEPC 64/4/8, MEPC 64/4/39) o Proposed Interpretations (MEPC 64/4/12, MEPC 64/4/31, MEPC 64/4/45, MEPC 64/7/1) o A transparent and reliable hull and propeller performance standard (MEPC 64/INF.23) o Industry guidelines (MEPC 64/4/32, MEPC 64/INF.22) o Inclusion of additional ship type that are required to meet required EEDI target (MEPC 64/4/6, MEPC 64/4/9, MEPC 64/4/10, MEPC 64/4/14, MEPC 64/4/20, MEPC 64/4/23, MEPC 64/4/25) o Speed/power trial (MEPC 64/4/15, MEPC 64/4/43, MEPC 64/INF.6) o Development of EEDI methodology for vessels not covered by current regulation (MEPC 64/4/21, MEPC 64/4/34) o Proposed amendments to regulation 21 of MARPOL Annex VI - Considerations of the reduction rates of EEDI for large oil tankers and bulk carriers (MEPC 64/4/27) - specialised ships designed to carry fruit juices in bulk (MEPC 64/4/36) o Draft MEPC resolution on promotion of Technical Co-operation and Transfer of Technology (MEPC 64/4/22, MEPC 64/4/24, MEPC 64/4/30. MEPC 64/4/44, MEPC 64/4/46) Matters relating to MARPOL Annex VI (other the energy efficiency measures), that includes: o Guidelines for certification of engines using SCR exhaust gas after-treatment systems (MEPC 64/4/2, MEPC 64/4/40) o Onshore power supply (MEPC 64/4/3) o Ozone Depleting Substances (MEPC 64/4/4, MEPC 64/INF.10) o NOx Tier III requirements (MEPC 64/4/16, MEPC 64/4/35, MEPC 64/INF.8) o Low sulphur fuel availability (MEPC 64/4/17, MEPC 64/4/41) Background At MEPC 62, new MARPOL Annex VI Chapter 4 mandating EEDI (Energy Efficiency Design Index) and SEEMP (Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan) was adopted by resolution MEPC.203(62). MEPC 63 agreed that EEDI, which has been developed in the new chapter 4 of the Annex VI to the MARPOL Convention, is for new ships and shall not be used on existing ships, and adopted various Guidelines to assist in the implementation of EEDI and SEEMP. Lloyd s Register s position Matters relating to EEDI Minimum power guideline (MEPC 64/4/13, MEPC 64/4/37,MEPC 64/4/42, MEPC 64/INF.7) LR supports the work of IACS in producing an interim solution to the issue of ensuring new ships have minimum power for manoeuvring in adverse conditions. It should be noted that the work is focussed on providing a flexible tiered approach to the industry based on decreasing levels of conservatism and increasing levels of accuracy by taking a 3 tier approach, for which any of the 3 tiers may be applied as part of the design process. In addition, the reference lines for minimum power have been technically validated and are based on consistent data sets to those used by the IMO to develop the EEDI reference lines. Perhaps most importantly to note is that, until now, there has been no criteria for ensuring ships are able to provide adequate manoeuvring and seakeeping in adverse conditions and therefore, as part of the new regulation, IACS has sought to address this crucial issue. Going forward the drive will be to ensure that ship designs evolve and improvements are made to reliability and robustness as a result of improving standards within the industry.

5 Interpretations for implementation (MEPC 64/4/12, MEPC 64/4/31, MEPC 64/4/45, MEPC 64/7/1) Lloyd s register shares the interpretation developed by IACS, and wishes that interpretations will be approved by MEPC 64. Lloyd s Register also shares the views on SEEMP installation deadline expressed in MEPC 64/7/1. Primary points for discussions are: o "new ships" and "major conversion" (MEPC 64/4/12, MEPC 64/4/45) o Relationship between the International Energy Efficiency Certificate (IEEC) and the International Air Pollution Prevention (IAPP) Certificate (MEPC 64/4/31) o Provision of the Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) at entry into force of resolution MEPC.203(62) (MEPC 64/4/31, MEPC 64/7/1) Ozone Depleting Substances (MEPC 64/4/4, MEPC 64/INF.10) These are the outcome of the study Lloyd s Register undertook at the request of the IMO Secretariat. Matters other than EEDI Guidelines for certification of engines using SCR exhaust gas after-treatment systems (MEPC 64/4/2, MEPC 64/4/40) With regard to MEPC 64/4/4, Lloyd s Register considers that the issue requires a careful approach. LR considers that the efficiency to be demonstrated at each of the three load points is to be not more than 5% below that estimated not ± 5%, it is to be used on a conservative basis, and there is a concern that this proposal is attempting to compensate for test uncertainty by increasing the allowable deviation. With regard to MEPC 64/4/40, The US position appears to be that EUROMOT s assumptions and recommendations are based on feed forward SCR control, and that the US expects that most SCR s will use feedback. The under current is that they clearly don t like feed forward and want feedback control to be used. LR agrees with the US position, feedback has advantages in terms of environmental performance (it gives a much more reliable true NOx reduction, and it is easy to review this performance) and for operators is much more effective at controlling reductant injection and assists with maintenance management. Onshore power supply (MEPC 64/4/3) While Lloyd s Register appreciates work done by the IMO Secretariat, it considers that establishing a mechanism to keep this information given in Annex 1 (list of ports) updated (e.g., GISIS) would be of assistances. NOx Tier III CG report and relevant information/proposal (MEPC 64/4/16, MEPC 64/4/35, MEPC 64/INF.8) Lloyd s Register noted the progress of the work with the following observations: MEPC 64/4/16 CG Interim Report (Final Report to MEPC 65) covering the first two rounds gives that the general status of Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) systems is such that there is already the available technology to meet the Tier III requirements. This is supported by the findings presented by MEPC 64/4/35. Additionally, the CG identified that Exhaust Gas Re-circulation (EGR) is likely to be incorporated into some engine designs by the intended Tier III start date. Furthermore, there are a number of other potential options. Future rounds of the CG s work are to cover detailed aspects regarding SCR and EGR together with expansion on the other options. In general, Lloyd s Register has the following observation on the information on SCR given in MEPC 64/4/35: The tests were all carried out for comparatively short periods Information on the reductant injection profiles are not provided; The test primarily focus on 4 cycle engines, which is more suitable for SCR Detailed information on a burner to heat exhaust is not provided; There are no analysis reports of catalyst condition Overall the paper confirms that SCR is fully able to meet the Tier III emission limit but this is universally accepted. The concerns are not related to NOx reduction but rather how SCR will perform in a high sulphur environment under transient load conditions, and this paper does not offer any useful information on this point. Advice to clients Matters on EEDI and SEEMP are critical for the implementation on 1 January Lloyd s Register will provide a detailed report and guidance after the meeting.

6 Applicability EEDI will apply to new ships of certain types, as defined by the regulations, contracted on or after 1 January SEEMP will be applicable to all ships. Reduction of GHG emissions from ships (Agenda item 5) Overview MEPC 64 will consider: the outcome of other relevant UNFCCC meetings (MEPC 64/5/1); the market-based measures for reduction of GHG emissions from ships. Including finalisation of the terms of reference for a continued impact assessment of the proposed market-based measures (MBM) for international shipping; and issues concerning climate finance and possible use of MBM revenues, relations between an MBM and the WTO Rules, as well as reduction target for international shipping o Terms of reference of the impact assessment work (MEPC 64/5) o Draft legal text (new convention) and relating information (MEPC 64/5/2, MEPC 64/INF.11) o Other proposals and information on Market Based Measures (MEPC 64/5/4, MEPC 64/5/6, MEPC 64/5/7, MEPC 64/5/8, MEPC 64/5/12, MEPC 64/INF.31) o Slow steaming (MEPC 64/5/10, MEPC 64/INF.14) o WTO Rule (MEPC 64/5/3) o Estimates on GHG emission (MEPC 64/5/5) o Further work methods (MEPC 64/5/9) o The technical and commercial realities of operating a ship in service (MEPC 64/5/11) Background In 1997 IMO adopted a resolution on CO2 emissions from ships (Resolution 8 of the 1997 International Conference of Parties to MARPOL 73/78). IMO Assembly further adopted resolution A.963(23) on IMO policies and practices related to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from ships, which requests the MEPC to develop a greenhouse gas emission index for ships, and guidelines for use of that index. MEPC 55 approved the work plan to identify and develop the mechanisms needed to achieve the limitation or reduction of CO2 emissions from international shipping. The work plan reiterated the call to consider technical, operational and market-based methods for dealing with GHG emissions (action 1(d) of resolution A.963(23)). MEPC 62 adopted amendments to MARPOL Annex VI and inserted new chapter 4 by resolutions MEPC 203(62) which requires Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) and Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP). MEPC 63 considered the impact of MBM s on greenhouse gas emission. Lloyd s Register s position Lloyd's Register continues to monitor the political debate and provides independent technical evaluation of proposals to our clients and industry stakeholders if requested. Advice to clients Lloyd s Register expects limited, and probably no, development on MBM at this time due to other critical topics on MEPC agenda such as EEDI, Ballast Water and Recycling convention. Lloyd s Register does expect that an updated study of GHG emissions as proposed by IMO Secretariat in 64/5/5 will gain support. Applicability To be decided at a future meeting. Adoption of amendments to the IBC Code (Agenda item 6) Overview Primary discussion points and amendments made to the code are as follows:

7 In total 43 new cleaning additives were presented and 29 accepted for Annex 10 of MEPC.2/Circ. MEPC.2/Circ Provisional classification of liquid substances transported in bulk, and other related matters Flag State Administrations were asked to check Annex 8 Tripartite Contact addresses including addresses and update GISIS in case of changes. MEPC.2/Circ 18 action to be taken by Flag Authorities/manufacturers for ESPH 18 submit expiring tripartite cargoes, so they can be carried after 17 December 2012 without disruption. 2 new products were assessed: a discrepancy with regards to fire-fighting requirements for Hexamethylenediamine (molten) was identified. The new information will be in LIST 1 of the MEPC2/Circ 18 on 17 December 2012, all countries, no expiry. OLOA /3/3 by SINGAPORE for LIST 3 of the MEPC2./Circ 18 all countries, no expiry. Inconsistencies in carriage requirements noted for a number of entries in chapters 17 and 18 of the IBC code including undertaking a review relevant chapter 21. LIST 1 MEPC.2/Circ 17 will go to Chapter 17 or Chapter 18, respective of their application to the IBC Code. Missing column I products will be updated Chapter 19 - The draft was in BLG 14/3 Annex 3. Now, UN Numbers will be removed and 2 qualifying footnotes about subset and chain length introduced and new synonyms of cargoes implemented since BLG 14. Secretary advised 8 synonyms will be changed. Will be in the Annex of the Report of the WG The complete list will be in Annex of BLG16/3 incl Hexamethylenediame Tall Oil, crude and Tall Oil pitch; reassessed at BLG 11 in 2007 will also be added. Footnotes n and o and a and b will be removed from Chapter 17 and 18 respectively Background MSC 87 noted that BLG 14 agreed to review the text of chapter 19 of the IBC Code to be incorporated into the next revision of the IBC Code and endorsed the ESPH Working Group's proposals with respect to understanding a systematic review of chapters 17 and 18 of the IBC Code. Amendments to the IBC Code have been approved at MEPC 63 for final adoption at MEPC 64 and MSC 91. Lloyd s Register s position In general, Lloyd s Register supports this development for improving the marine environment. Advice to clients: Owner: Significant as the cargoes lists attached to the certificate of fitness will be revised to some extent and may affect the cargoes that can be carried and will require the certificate of fitness to be reissued Shipbuilder/Equipment manufacture: Significant as there made be carriage requirement changes for some products which affecting the design of the ship and the equipment required to be installed for the carriage of intended cargoes the ship is being designed to carry National Administration / Recognized Organization: significant as all certificates of fitness and associated cargoes lists will be required to be reissued. Application New and existing ships to which the IBC Code applies, i.e. all chemical tankers regardless of tonnage and nature of voyage (international and non-international voyages). Other Interpretations of, and amendments to, MARPOL and related instruments (Remaining part of agenda item 7 and agenda item 11) Matters relevant to MARPOL Annex V - cargo residue and cargo hold washing water (MEPC 64/7/8, MEPC 64/6/9) Lloyd s Register is closing monitoring the discussion, as the issue has significant impact on ship operation. The matter not only relating to the carriage of solid bulk cargo but potentially involves breakage/refusal of containerized cargo; as such cargo will be treated as garbage. Lloyd s Register is currently developing guidance document for shipowners as well as templates for a Garbage Management Plan and a Record Book. Entry in the supplement to the International Air Pollution Prevention (IAPP) Certificate (MEPC 64/7/3) Recording of incinerator capacity on the supplement to the IOPP Certificate (MEPC 64/7/4) Lloyd s Register supports the interpretations/proposals prepared by IACS.

8 Other resolutions and circulars prepared by the Sub-Committees for conclusion at MEPC 64 (discussion under agenda item 11) The following will be reviewed: o o o o Draft Amendments to the 2011 Guidelines for the carriage of blends of petroleum oil and biofuels (MEPC.1/Circ.761) Draft MEPC circular on the Guidance for minimizing the transfer of invasive aquatic species as biofouling (hull fouling) for recreational craft Draft Unified Interpretation to regulation 16.9 of MARPOL Annex VI concerning the use of sludge oil during the warm-up process of continuous-feed type shipboard incinerators Draft MEPC resolution on the 2012 Guidelines on implementation of effluent standards and performance tests for sewage treatment plants Advice to clients Some of the discussion may result in amendments to existing IMO instruments. The details will be advised in Lloyd s Register s summary report on MEPC 64. Lloyd s Register will also provide a set of documents for proper implementation of revised MARPOL Annex V entering into force on 1 January 2013 as given under the above Lloyd s Register s position. Applicability To be advised in Lloyd s Register s summary report on MEPC 64. Lloyd's Register Group Limited, its affiliates and subsidiaries and their respective officers, employees or agents are, individually and collectively, referred to in this clause as 'Lloyd's Register'. Lloyd's Register assumes no responsibility and shall not be liable to any person for any loss, damage or expense caused by reliance on the information or advice in this document or howsoever provided, unless that person has signed a contract with the relevant Lloyd's Register entity for the provision of this information or advice and in that case any responsibility or liability is exclusively on the terms and conditions set out in that contract.

9 Annex 1 List of documents submitted for each agenda item relevant to the work of Lloyd s Register. Agenda Item 2 MEPC 64/2 (China) - Application for Basic Approval of the OceanDoctor Ballast Water Management System This document contains non-confidential information related to the application for Basic Approval of the OceanDoctor Ballast Water Management System in accordance with the "Procedure for approval of ballast water management systems that make use of Active Substances (G9)" adopted by resolution MEPC.169(57). MEPC 64/2/1 (Japan) - Application for Final Approval of JFE BallastAce that makes use of NEO-CHLOR MARINE TM This document contains the non-confidential information related to the application for Final Approval of JFE BallastAce that makes use of NEO-CHLOR MARINETM ballast water management system, submitted in accordance with the "Procedure for approval of ballast water management systems that make use of Active Substances (G9)" adopted by resolution MEPC.169(57). This document contains a summary for translation purposes. MEPC 64/2/2 (Republic of Korea) - Application for Final Approval of the ballast water management system (Smart Ballast BWMS) This document contains the non-confidential information related to the application for Final Approval of the Smart Ballast BWMS developed by STX Metal Co., Ltd. in accordance with the Procedure for approval of ballast water management systems that make use of Active Substances (G9) adopted by resolution MEPC.169(57).* The Smart Ballast consists of electrolyzer, neutralization and control system units to manage the ballast water. MEPC 64/2/3 (Republic of Korea) - Application for Basic Approval of the HS-BALLAST ballast water management system This document contains the non-confidential information related to the application for Basic Approval of the HS- BALLAST ballast water management system in accordance with the "Procedure for approval of ballast water management systems that make use of Active Substances (G9)" adopted by resolution MEPC.169(57). The HS- BALLAST consists of electrolysis, neutralization, system monitoring and control modules, and accessories to treat the ballast water. This document contains a summary for translation purposes. MEPC 64/2/4 (Republic of Korea) - Application for Basic Approval of the GloEn-SaverTM Ballast Water Management System This document contains the non-confidential information related to the application for Basic Approval of the GloEn-SaverTM Ballast Water Management System in accordance with the Procedure for approval of ballast water management systems that make use of Active Substances (G9) adopted by resolution MEPC.169(57). The document contains a summary for translation purposes. MEPC 64/2/5 (Singapore) - Application for Basic Approval of Dow-Pinnacle Ballast Water Management System This document contains the non-confidential information related to the application for Basic Approval of the Dow-Pinnacle Ballast Water Management System developed by Dow Chemical Pacific (Singapore) Pte Ltd. in accordance with the "Procedure for approval of ballast water management systems that make use of Active Substances (G9)" adopted by resolution MEPC.169(57).* Dow-Pinnacle BWMS consists of filtration, ozone, neutralization and control system units to manage the ballast water. MEPC 64/2/6 (Secretariat) - Report of the twenty-first meeting of the GESAMP-Ballast Water Working Group This document contains the report of the twenty-first meeting of the GESAMP-Ballast Water Working Group (GESAMP-BWWG) and includes the evaluation of proposals submitted for approval by Denmark, the Republic of

10 Korea and the Netherlands. Following the decision of MEPC 58, only the main body of the GESAMP-BWWG report is translated in all the three working languages with the annexes being submitted in English only. The Committee is invited to:.1 agree that Final Approval be granted to DESMI Ocean Guard Ballast Water Management System submitted by Denmark in document MEPC 63/2/7;.2 agree that Basic Approval be granted to KTM-Ballast Water Management System submitted by the Republic of Korea in document MEPC 63/2/8;.3 agree that Basic Approval be granted to Hamworthy AquariusTM-EC BWMS submitted by the Netherlands in document MEPC 63/2/9;.4 urge applicants, test facilities and Administrations to recognize the importance of the assessment of water quality for the test water selected for use, and to include detailed results of the test water assessment in the dossiers both for Basic and Final Approval;.5 note the Group's recommendation to use unpolluted natural seawater as preferable to the use of synthetic seawater for BWMS testing;.6 request the Administrations submitting proposals for approval of Ballast Water Management Systems that make use of Active Substances, to inform the applicants that additional data that could affect the environmental assessment after the submission may not be accepted, as such information should have been included in the original submission to the Committee;.7 note the progress on the development of the database containing chemicals most commonly associated with treated ballast water, developed to facilitate the work of the Group; and.8 approve the report in general. MEPC 64/2/7 (Secretariat) - Report of the twenty-second meeting of the GESAMP-Ballast Water Working Group This document contains the report of the twenty-second meeting of the GESAMP-Ballast Water Working Group (GESAMP-BWWG) and includes the evaluation of proposals submitted for approval by China, Japan and the Republic of Korea. Following the decision of MEPC 58, only the main body of the GESAMP-BWWG report is translated in all the three working languages with the annexes being submitted in English only. The Committee is invited to:.1 agree that Basic Approval be granted to the OceanDoctor Ballast Water Management System submitted by China in document MEPC 64/2;.2 agree that Final Approval be granted to JFE BallastAce that makes use of NEO-CHLOR MARINETM submitted by Japan in document MEPC 64/2/1;.3 agree that Final Approval be granted to Smart Ballast BWMS submitted by the Republic of Korea in document MEPC 64/2/2; and.4 approve the report in general. MEPC 64/2/8 (Hong Kong, China) - Implementation of the Ballast Water Management Convention for existing ships This document provides an analysis of the present status of ballast water management systems installed on board ships flying the flag of Hong Kong, China. The document requests the Committee to review the availability of the ballast water management systems and the implementation schedule. MEPC 64/2/9 (Singapore) - Ballast water management for mobile offshore units This document proposes measures that mobile offshore units could be adopted to comply with the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediment, 2004 A internal circulation method is proposed. MEPC 64/2/10 (Japan) - Updated data and information on the status of ballast water management system installation This document, as a response to the agreement at MEPC 63, provides the updated data and information on the status of installation of ballast water management system (BWMS) on ships controlled by shipowners/operators of Japan MEPC 64/2/11 (Japan) Clarification on application of ballast water management after BWMS installation The BWM Convention does not stipulate clearly whether the new installation of a ballast water management system (BWMS hereafter) should be treated as "Major conversion" or not. This document contains the Japanese

11 view on identifying a potential problem if the new installation work of BWMS for existing ships is treated as "Major conversion". Japan is of the view that the new installation of BWMS should not be treated as a "Major conversion" and an opportunity of ballast water exchange should be retained even if a shipowner installs a BWMS on its ship and operates that system occasionally in accordance with the requirement of the Convention ahead of the Convention schedule. MEPC 64/2/12 (IUCN) - Call for full transparency in support of confident Ballast Water Management This document is a substantiated call for implementing full transparency, minimising confidentiality of information of ballast water management and the available options to comply with the requirements of the Ballast Water Management Convention, in order to create confidence and trust for the maritime world and enable informed choices. Entry into force of the BWM Convention entails approaches in ballast water management that require both regulator and industry to create confidence and trust in the options to meet the requirements. Transparency is needed on the process of certification, on the science and technology underlying certification and on port State control, as well as on recognising emerging challenges. MEPC 64/2/13 (China) - Current status of the installation of ballast water management systems on board This document provides information on the current status of the installation of Ballast Water Management Systems (BWMS) on ships flying the Chinese flag. There are only 12 vessels that have BWMS installed onboard, and a large number of ships have not yet installed BWMS. The uncertainty of the sampling the industry is facing during port State inspection will not be solved by mandatory enforcement of BWMS installation. Therefore it is recommended that the Committee should carefully consider the problems from PSC and the reliability of BWMS in the assessment of availability of BWMS. MEPC 64/2/14 (Vanuatu) - Application of the BWM Convention to Offshore Support Vessels The characteristics of the Offshore Support Vessels (OSV) and of their operation while serving offshore energy and mineral infrastructures pose some serious problems for the application of the BWM Convention. The solution to these problems is not obvious, which potentially results in a non-uniform application of the Convention. This document proposes several potential solutions. Vanuatu therefore recommends that the Committee instruct the BLG Sub-Committee to prepare, at its next session, a BWM circular which would provide the support vessel industry with clarification on the expected ways of complying with the BWM Convention once it enters into force. MEPC 64/2/15 (Germany) - Monitoring and sampling of certain ballast water management systems Germany proposes to develop a common understanding for exercising the discretion of port States in accordance with articles 8, 9 and 10 of the Ballast Water Management Convention (BWMC) for ballast water management systems (BWMS) installed during an interim period and of common standards for self-monitoring of BWMS as a practical way forward in the implementation of the BWMC MEPC 64/2/16 (ICS) - Considerations for a practical implementation of the BWM Convention This document presents and discusses issues that will affect the practical implementation of the BWM Convention. ICS believes it is now appropriate to reconsider the regulation B-3 timelines in a pragmatic way to enable a smooth implementation of the BWMC. It also states that It could be appropriate to permit ships over a certain age, [18 years] [20 years], to continue with deep water ballast exchange as a means of management and control of ballast water. It also raises concerns over the ships with larger ballast water capacities and specialist ship type such as unmanned barged, semi-submersibles and heavy lift crane vessels. MEPC 64/2/17 (ICS) - Consideration of amending the Guidelines for approval of ballast water management systems (G8) This document discusses the rationale for amendments to the Guidelines for approval of ballast water management systems (G8) to provide a more robust and fit for purpose testing of such systems and the possible consequence such action could have on the consideration of the development of outstanding sampling and analysis procedures. MEPC 64/2/18 (Liberia, Marshal Islands, Panama, BIMCO, INTERTANKO, CLIA, INTERCARGO, InterManager, IPTA, NACE, WSC) - Challenges to effective implementation of the BWM Convention This document has been submitted to explain the challenges being faced for effective implementation of the BWM Convention and to provide proposals to address those challenges.

12 MEPC 64/2/19 (Secretariat) - Report of the twenty-third meeting of the GESAMP-Ballast Water Working Group This document contains the report of the twenty-third meeting of the GESAMP-Ballast Water Working Group (GESAMP-BWWG) and includes the evaluation of proposals submitted for approval by the Republic of Korea and Singapore. Following the decision of MEPC 58, only the main body of the GESAMP-BWWG report is translated in all three working languages with the annexes being submitted in English only MEPC 64/2/20 (Vanuatu) - Methods for offshore support vessels compliance with BWM Convention This document provides a format for a draft resolution to allow coastal support vessels more flexibility in complying with the BWM Convention requirements while meeting the functional requirements of the Convention. This is intended to be a companion document to MEPC 64/2/14. MEPC 64/2/21 (Marshall Islands) - Comments on document MEPC 64/INF.16 on compatibility between Ballast Water Management Systems and ballast tank coatings This document expresses support for consideration by the Committee of the standard test method developed by NACE International to determine the potential corrosion effects of ballast water management systems on ballast tanks. MEPC 64/INF.4 (Norway) - Information on the Type Approval of the OceanSaver Ballast Water Management System This document provides information related to the OceanSaver Ballast Water Management System, a ballast water management system that makes use of Active Substance MEPC 64/INF.5 (Sweden) - Present status of ballast water management system installations on ships managed by Swedish shipowners This document presents data on installations of ballast water management systems on ships managed by Swedish shipowners MEPC 64/INF.12 (China) - Information on the Type Approval of the Cyeco Ballast Water Management System This document provides information on the Type Approval of the CyecoTM Ballast Water Management System manufactured by Shanghai Cyeco Environmental Technology Co., Ltd. MEPC 64/INF.13 - Ballast water treatment technology: an update to the Industry Guide This document provides information on the latest update of the Industry Guide commissioned by Lloyd's Register on the current status, availability and specifications of ballast water management systems MEPC 64/INF.16 (NACE International) - Compatibility between ballast water management systems and ballast tank coatings The majority of the current Administration type-approved ballast water treatment technologies developed to satisfy regulation D-2 of the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ship's Ballast Water and Sediments (MEPC 59/2/16) make use of Active Substances. These substances may, depending on the substance, concentration, variation of operating conditions and exposure duration, have an adverse effect on the ballast tank coatings, ballast piping system, and/or anodes within the tank. NACE International has developed a standard test method to determine the potential corrosion effects of ballast water management systems on ballast tanks. Information gained from the use of this test procedure will help the Administration, shipowner, shipbuilder, ballast water management system (BWMS) supplier and Classification Society in making more informed decisions. MEPC 64/INF.17 (Japan) - Information on the Type Approval of MICROFADE Ballast Water Management System This document contains the notification from the Japanese Administration to the International Maritime Organization that the Administration has type approved the MICROFADE Ballast Water Management System in accordance with the Guidelines for approval of ballast water management systems (G8), and regulation D-3.1 of the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments, 2004

13 MEPC 64/INF.18 (Rep of Korea) - Information on the Type Approval of AquaStarTM Ballast Water Management System This document provides information on the Type Approval Certificate of AquaStarTM Ballast Water Management System manufactured by AQUA Eng. Co., Ltd. MEPC 64/INF.19 (Rep of Korea) - Current status of installation and information on availability of ballast water management systems This document provides the current status of installation of ballast water management systems on Republic of Korea-flagged ships as proposed by Japan at MEPC 63. It also contains information on the estimated availability of ballast water management systems approved by the Republic of Korea. MEPC 64/INF.20 (Germany) - Information on the Type Approval Certificate for the BalPure BP-500 Ballast Water Management System This document contains the notification by the German Administration that it issued Type Approval for the BalPure BP-500 Ballast Water Management System developed by Severn Trent de Nora LLC (STDN), Texas, UNITED STATES, in accordance with the Procedure for approval of ballast water management systems that make use of Active Substances (G9), adopted by resolution MEPC.169(57) MEPC 64/INF.21 (IPPIC) - Considerations regarding testing to ensure compatibility between Ballast Water Management Systems and ballast tank coatings The document provides information about the test results on representative epoxy coatings according to ISO with the aim of establishing a test protocol for ballast water management systems (BWMS). The document proposes that the effect of some BWMS need not be tested for their effect as regards the ballast tank coating. Finally, IPPIC also offers to provide coating expert opinions at any meeting, or for any work group aiming to assist GESAMP-BWWG Methodology and further offers to help BWMS suppliers validate the suitability of their products relative to the ballast tank coatings. MEPC 64/INF.26 (Greece) - Information on the Type Approval of the ERMA FIRST BWTS Ballast Water Management System This document contains information on the Type Approval Certification of the ERMA FIRST BETS Ballast Water Management System manufactured by ERMA FIRST ESK Engineering Solutions SA. MEPC 64/INF.27 (India) - Present status of ballast water management system installations on ships registered under the Indian flag This document presents data on installations of ballast water management systems on ships registered under the Indian flag. MEPC 64/INF.33 (Republic of Korea) - Information on the type approval of ARA PLASMA BWTS Ballast water management system This document provides information on the Type Approval Certificate of "ARA PLASMA BWTS" (previously "ARA Ballast") ballast water management system manufactured by SAMKUN CENTURY Co. Ltd. (previously 21st Century Shipbuilding Co. Ltd.) Agenda item 3 MEPC 64/3 (ICS, BIMCO, INTERTANKO, INTERCARGO and IPTA) - Proposals on threshold values and exemptions applicable under the Hong Kong Convention This document proposes draft lists of threshold values and exemptions to apply in the development of Inventories of Hazardous Materials under regulation 5 of the Hong Kong Convention. In the annexes to this document, proposed amendments to the inventory guidelines are provided. MEPC 64/3/1 (ICS, BIMCO, INTERTANKO, INTERCARGO and IPTA) - Proposals on threshold values and exemptions applicable under the Hong Kong Convention Background information This document provides background information on the issue of threshold values and exemptions applicable under the Hong Kong Convention.

14 MEPC 64/3/2 (Japan) - Report of the intersessional Correspondence Group on Ship Recycling Guidelines Guidelines for Inspection of Ships under the Hong Kong Convention This document reports on the considerations of the intersessional Correspondence Group on Ship Recycling Guidelines established by MEPC 63. The Committee is invited to:.1 note the progress made by the Correspondence Group;.2 agree in general to the developed draft text of the PSC Guidelines (annex 2 to this document); and.3 establish a working group to consider and make its determination on the outstanding issues discussed in this report, as well as on any remaining matters arising from the draft text contained in annex 2 to this document, for the finalisation of the draft guidelines. MEPC 64/3/3 (Jappan) - Report of the intersessional Correspondence Group on Ship Recycling Guidelines - Guidelines for Survey and Certification of Ships under the Hong Kong Convention This document reports on the considerations of the intersessional Correspondence Group on Ship Recycling Guidelines established by MEPC 63 MEPC 64/3/4 (China) - Proposed amendments to the 2011 Guidelines for the Development of the Inventory of Hazardous Materials (resolution MEPC.197(62)) This document proposes the establishment of a specific threshold value for asbestos MEPC 64/3/5 Proposal for the development of a definition to the Guidelines for survey and certification of ships under the Hong Kong Convention This document proposes that a definition of "a similar stage of construction" be added to the draft Guidelines for survey and certification of ships under the Hong Kong Convention MEPC 64/3/6 (ICS, INTERTANKO, INTERCARGO and IPTA) - Comments on the report of the Correspondence Group on Ship Recycling Guidelines Guidelines for Inspection of Ships under the Hong Kong Convention This submission comments on the report of the intersessional Correspondence Group on Ship Recycling Guidelines Guidelines for inspection of ships under the Hong Kong Convention MEPC 64/INF.2 (Secretariat) - Calculation of recycling capacity for meeting the entry into force conditions of the Hong Kong Convention This document shows that the conditions for entry into force of the Hong Kong Convention in the period April 2012 to April 2013 necessitate accession or ratification by at least 15 States, whose combined merchant fleets constitute not less than 417,232,604 gross tons, and whose combined maximum annual ship recycling volumes constitute not less than 12,516,978 gross tons Agenda item 4 MEPC 64/4 (Secretariat) - Sulphur monitoring for 2011 This document presents the results of sulphur monitoring for It indicates that Sulphur data for residual fuel - the average sulphur content of the tested residual fuels has increased since 2010 by 0.04 percentage points from 2.61 per cent to 2.65 per cent Just 14 out of the 97,137 samples (0.01%) exceed 4.5 per cent m/m sulphur. It should also be noted that per cent of the samples exceed 3.5 per cent m/m sulphur. As the 3.50 per cent m/m sulphur limit became effective on 1 January 2012, those fuels cannot be used from that date. Sulphur data for distillate fuel - The average sulphur content of the tested distillate fuels has decreased since 2010 by 0.01 percentage points from 0.15 per cent to 0.14 per cent. The distribution of samples shows that per cent of the samples are below 0.1 per cent sulphur content, which can be used within ECA-SOx after 1 January Just 139 out of 25,415 samples (0.5%) exceed 1.0 per cent m/m sulphur.

15 MEPC 64/4/1 (Secretariat) - Draft MEPC Resolution on Promotion of Technical Co-operation and Transfer of Technology relating to the improvement of energy efficiency of ships This document provides the background and reproduces the text of the draft MEPC Resolution on Promotion of Technical Co-operation and Transfer of Technology relating to the improvement of energy efficiency of ships as discussed at MEPC 63. MEPC 64/4/2 (EUROMOT) - Guidelines for certification of engines using SCR exhaust gas aftertreatment systems Concerning guidelines for Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) systems (resolution MEPC.198(62)), EUROMOT proposes to amend the formula for deriving the NOx reduction rates in paragraph of the guidelines. Potential deviations could be minimised by referring to the inlet NOx concentration during pre-certification as the baseline. MEPC 64/4/3 (Secretariat) - Onshore power supply This document presents updated information on the development and availability of onshore power supply for international shipping. The documents attached proposed MARPOL regulation on onshore power supply for ships. MEPC 64/4/4 (Secretariat) - Ozone-depleting substances This document presents updated information on the consideration by the Parties to the Montreal Protocol of the treatment of Ozone-depleting Substances (ODS) used by ships, and notification of a report for a study on the treatment of ODS used to service ships undertaken by Lloyd's Register. MEPC 64/4/5 (Secretariat) - Draft IMO model course on energy-efficient operation of ships This document reports progress on the development of the draft IMO Model Course on energy-efficient operation of ships. MEPC 64/4/6 (Denmark, Japan, Norway and WSC) - Development of the EEDI reference line for ro-ro cargo ships (vehicle carrier) This document proposes the EEDI reference line, with possible correction factors, for ro-ro vehicle carriers, taking the characteristics of this ship type into account. MEPC 64/4/7 (Japan) - Draft guidelines for the calculation of the coefficient fw for decrease in ship speed in a representative sea condition This document contains the latest version of the draft guidelines for the calculation of the coefficient fw for decrease in ship speed in a representative sea condition, which was further considered by interested members and observer organizations. MEPC 64/4/8 (Denmark, Germany and Japan) - Guidance on treatment of innovative energy efficiency technologies for calculation and verification of the attained EEDI This document contains the revised version of the draft guidance on treatments of innovative energy efficiency technologies for calculation and verification of the attained EEDI, which was further considered by interested members and observer organizations in the informal correspondence group led by Japan MEPC 64/4/9 (Denmark, Japan and Norway) - Development of the EEDI reference lines for ro-ro cargo ships and ro-ro passenger ships This document presents a method to determine the EEDI reference lines for ro-ro cargo ships (excluding ro-ro cargo ship (vehicle carrier)) and ro-ro passenger ships. The method is based on the principle in resolution MEPC.215(63) Guidelines for calculation of reference lines for use with the energy efficiency design index (EEDI) using the ratio DWT/GT as a correction parameter. MEPC 64/4/10 (Denmark, Japan and Norway) - Capacity for ro-ro passenger ships when calculating the energy efficiency design index for new ships This document propose to revise the resolution MEPC.212(63) 2012 Guidelines on the method of calculation of the attained energy efficiency design index (EEDI) for new ships in order to use DWT as parameter for the capacity of ro-ro passenger ships instead of GT.