IMO MEPC 61 Report (updated)

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1 IMO MEPC 61 Report (updated) Lloyd's Register report on the 61 st session of IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee 11 th October, 2010 Headline item: Ballast Water Management difficulties identified (Agenda item 2) Ship recycling slow progress in the development of the guidelines (Agenda item 3) Fuel quality related issues (Agenda item 4 & 7) GHG new regulations (Agenda item 5) Baltic Sea sewage discharge from passenger ships stricter control under MARPOL Annex IV (Agenda item 7) MARPOL related interpretations (Agenda item 7) Presentation at MEPC 61 by Dr A M Warris (Lloyd s Register Marine Environment Advisor) as an Expert Group Member on Feasibility Study and Impact Assessment of possible Market-based Measures established by IMO.

2 MARINE SERVICES Lloyd's Register, its affiliates and subsidiaries and their respective officers, employees or agents are, individually and collectively, referred to in this clause as the Lloyd's Register Group. The Lloyd's Register Group 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 Group 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. Lloyd s Register 2010 External Affairs 11/10/10 2 of 32

3 MARINE SERVICES Contents Introduction 5 Agenda Item 2 - Harmful aquatic organisms in ballast water 5 Agenda Item 3 - Recycling of ships 9 Agenda Item 4 - Prevention of air pollution from ships 11 Agenda Item 5 - Reduction of GHG emissions from Ships 13 Agenda Item 6 - Consideration and adoption of amendments to mandatory instruments (DG) 16 Agenda Item 7 - Interpretation of, and amendments to, MARPOL and related instruments 17 Agenda Item 8 - Implementation of the OPRC Convention and the OPRC-HNS Protocol and relevant conference resolutions 22 Agenda Item 9 - Identification and protection of Special Areas and Particularly Sensitive Sea Areas (PSSA) 23 Agenda Item 10 - Inadequacy of reception facilities 23 Agenda Item 11 - Reports of sub-committees 24 Agenda Item 12 - Work of other bodies 25 Agenda Item 13 - Status of conventions 25 Agenda Item 14 - Harmful anti-fouling systems for ships 25 Agenda Item 15 - Promotion of implementation and enforcement of MARPOL and related instruments 25 Agenda Item 16 - Technical Co-operation Sub-programme for the Protection of the Marine Environment 25 Agenda Item 17 - Role of human element 25 Agenda Item 18 - Formal safety assessment 25 External Affairs 11/10/10 3 of 32

4 MARINE SERVICES Agenda Item 19 - Noise from commercial shipping and its adverse impacts on marine life 26 Agenda Item 20 - Work programme of the Committee and subsidiary bodies 27 Agenda item 21 Application of the Committee s Guidelines 27 Agenda item 22 Election of the Chairman and Vice Chairman for Agenda Item 23 - Any other business 28 Date of the next session of the Committee arrangements for the working/drafting groups and intersessional arrangements 28 Summary of the decisions (list of finalised documents) Error! Boo External Affairs 11/10/10 4 of 32

5 Introduction The 61 st session of the IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee was held from the 27 th September to 1 st October, 2010 in London, the United Kingdom. The outcome relevant to the work of Lloyd's Register is summarised below. Due attention is to be made to Implication and Application given under each item. Agenda Item 2 - Harmful aquatic organisms in ballast water The International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships Ballast Water and Sediment, 2004 will enter into force 12 months after ratification by 30 States, representing 35% of world merchant shipping tonnage. To date, there are 26 States that represent 24.44% of the world merchant shipping tonnage. IMO, at the 25 th Session of its Assembly held in November 2007, had adopted a resolution (A.1005 (25) - Application of the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships Ballast Water and Sediments, 2004). The aim of this resolution was to grant a period of grace for the ships built in 2009 in order to accelerate ratification of the convention. MEPC 61 considered the following matters: Approval of the Ballast Water Treatment System The ballast water convention requires that for treatment systems which use an active substance, that the active substance is reviewed and approved by the IMO via GESAMP to ensure that the active substance does no environmental damage once treated ballast is discharged to sea. At this session, the Committee considered the outcome of the 13 th and 14 th meetings of the GESAMP-BWWG (Ballast Water Working Group of the Joint Group of Expert on the Scientific Aspects of Marine Environment Protection). The following are the treatment systems that where given final approval for the active substance used in that system in accordance with MEPC.169 (57) Procedure for Approval of Ballast Water Management Systems that make use of Active Substances (G9). However systems still require to be approved under MEPC. 174(58) - Guidelines for Approval of Ballast Water Management Systems (G8), to be Convention compliant. Product Special Pipe Hybrid Ballast Water Management System ARA Ballast" Ballast Water Management System BalClor Ballast Water Management System OceanGuardTM Ballast Water Management System Ecochlor Ballast Water Management System Severn Trent De Nora BalPure Ballast Water Management System States Japan Republic of Korea China Norway Germany Germany External Affairs 11/10/10 5 of 32

6 Implications: Builders and designers: Subject to the final approval by the Flag Administration, the new approval of the Ballast Treatment System at MEPC will provide wider range of choices for builders. Owners: Same as builders and designers given above. Flag Administrations and their ROs: Once the system is approved by IMO, approval by a Flag Administration must be arranged. Application: For Flag Administrations and Recognized Organizations involved in the approval of BW treatment systems also of interest for information of system manufactures regards the processes covered by these guidelines Review of the availability of ballast water treatment technologies MEPC 61 recalled that MEPC 59 had concluded that ballast water treatment technologies were available and were being fitted on board ships confirming that a sufficient number of ballast water management systems would be available for ships constructed in MEPC 61 agreed that for ships with ballast water capacity up to 5,000 cubic metres, including those constructed in 2011, there are sufficient technologies available and their number is increasing. Implications: Builders and designers: Builders & designers will have the difficult decision of selecting a Ballast Water treatment system for their designs taking into account issues such as space required and power requirements plus any particular safety issues with a particular system. Manufactures: Manufacturers of the system will need to supply all required information about the systems to help the selection process and provide necessary support to builders & designers regards installation of their equipment. Owners: No new requirements in these papers but owners will have the difficult decision of selecting a BW treatment system for their designs taking into account issues such as space required and power requirements plus any particular safety issues with a particular system. Flag Administrations and their ROs: Administrations will need to ensure /have confidence ships flying their flag have appropriate technologies installed in order that ship proper complies with the Convention over the ships life. Application: All ships and all interested parties to note Issues on the retrofitting of the treatment systems onboard existing ships and availability of the system At MEPC 61, concerns are expressed that that shipowners have difficulties in acquiring appropriate technologies for some special types of ships, in particular, seagoing unmanned barges; semi-submersibles; and heavy lift crane vessels due to the large volumes of ballast water required, the high flow rates and the special methods of ballasting and de-ballasting. MEPC 61 also paid attention to the information on the estimated number of vessels to which regulation D-2 may apply and, in this respect, raised its concern regarding the External Affairs 11/10/10 6 of 32

7 installation of ballast water management systems on ships, in particular, on existing ships, due to the complexity of piping arrangements, lack of space in engine rooms, the need for additional auxiliary engines, access to drydock facilities, etc. Implications: Builders and designers: No particular issues for builders & designers for new building, but should note he potential work-load if they are involved in the retrofitting work. Owners: Note the information provided, and consider how they can possibly meet the requirements, once convention comes into force. Flag Administrations and their ROs: Flag Administrations should be aware of these statistics to predict feasibility of meeting deadlines. Application: All ships with large ballast water capacities and flow rates Discrepancies with regard to the usage of the terms "anniversary date of delivery of the ship" and "date of construction" The Committee also agreed on the meaning of the term date of delivery as in regulation B-3 which relates to the anniversary date of delivery of the ship. This decision clarifies the date by which existing will need to install and use a treatment once the Convention enters into force. A BMW circular will be circulated for this clarification. Implication: Builders and designers: No particular issues for builders and designers Owners: Owners will need to be aware of the out come of these discussions as it may effect when they will be required to install and use a BW treatment system Flag Administrations and their ROs: Administrations will need to understand this issue to know when there ships are required to comply with the Convention Application: Ship of 400 gt or above for which the survey requirements are applicable under the BWM Convention regulation E-1. PSC tool There was a proposal at MEPC 61 on PSC tool for the verification of the BWM system. It was agreed to instruct the FSI Sub-Committee to consider this issue in the context of the PSC Guidelines currently under development by the Sub-Committee. Implication: Builders and designers: No particular issues for builders & designers Owners: Owner will need confidence that the systems on their ships operate as certified and the availability a tool to assist in verifying proper operation will be of benefit to them. Flag Administrations and their ROs: To note the discussion and communicate with PSC authorities where appropriate. Application: Ship of 400 gt or above for which the survey requirements are applicable under the BWM Convention regulation E-1. (Currently, the proposed PSC tool is applicable only to a specific type of the treatment system) External Affairs 11/10/10 7 of 32

8 BWM Circular on the Framework for determining when a Basic Approval granted to one BWMS may be applied to another system that uses the same Active Substance or Preparation MEPC.169(57) Procedure for approval of ballast water management systems that make use of Active Substances (G9) provides that, subject to evaluation an Active Substance or Preparation may be used for Prototype or Type Approval testing for the approval of different ballast water management systems (BWMS). The objective of the guidelines is to provide guidance for the manufacturers and the Administration, and for other interested parties, in preparing an application based on the use of a previously granted Basic Approval and, for its subsequent evaluation by the GESAMP-BWWG for Final Approval according to Procedure (G9) for another active substance. Implication: This will simplify the basic approval process at IMO thus facilitating the approval procedure. Nevertheless, final approval by IMO and subsequent approval by the Administration will still be required. Application: For Flag Administrations and their Recognized Organizations involved in the approval of BW treatment systems, and also of interest for information of system manufactures regards the processes covered by these guidelines. BWM Circular on the Guidance for Administrations on the type approval process for ballast water management systems in accordance with Guidelines (G8) The circular will provide guidance for Administrations on the procedure for evaluating an application for Type Approval of a ballast water management system (BWMS) in accordance with MEPC.174(58) Guidelines for approval of ballast water management systems (G8). The guidance in the circular is intended to act as an aide-mémoire for Administrations and Recognized Organizations. The circular provides guidance on interpretation of Guidelines (G8) and is not intended to replace or supersede the requirements of those Guidelines. The circular also provides guidance on the details of the Type Approval to be reported to the IMO. Implications: Manufacturers of ballast water treatment systems: To note the guidance on scaling of treatment systems and the use of basic approvals. Also that the guidance on other methods of BW managements systems was not completed meaning that there is still no means for the approval of such methods Administrations and ROs: To note guidance on the type approval process for ballast water management systems in accordance with the G8 guidelines. It is recommended also to note that the sampling protocol guidance has not yet been completed. Application: For Flag Administrations and Recognized Organizations involved in the approval of BW treatment systems and also of interest for information of system manufactures regarding the processes covered by these guidelines External Affairs 11/10/10 8 of 32

9 Agenda Item 3 - Recycling of ships (Background) On May 15, 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 when 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 To date, no States have ratified the Convention. Once the Convention enters into force: Ships may only be recycled in the authorised facilities in countries which are party to the Convention. Facilities which comply with the Convention will be issued with a Document of Authorisation for Ship Recycling by the competent authority of the recycling state. The facility will prepare a specific Ship Recycling Plan, based on the IHM (Inventory of Hazardous Materials) which the owner provides. This Plan will be approved by the recycling facility s national authority (although this may be done on a tacit approval basis). At the Final Survey before the ship is taken out of service, the IHM will be completed for items such as operational stores and bunkers. The approved Ship Recycling Plan will then be checked against the IHM to ensure it properly reflects the information it contains. Now the IMO is working on a set of Guidelines to help implementation and thus speed ratification. Currently, the following Guidelines are under development (or have been completed) for the implementation of the convention: Title Guidelines for the development of the Inventory of Hazardous Material (Inventory guideline) Guidelines for safe and environmentally sound ship recycling (Facility guidelines) Guidelines for the development of the Ship Recycling Plan (SRP guideline Guidelines for the authorization of Ship Recycling Facilities (Authorization guidelines) Guidelines for survey and certification Guidelines for inspection of ships Status/target Completed (MEPC.179 (59)) Under development Target MEPC 62 (July 2011) Under development Target - MEPC 62 (July 2011) Under development Target - MEPC 62 (July 2011) Under development Target - MEPC 64 (October 2012) Under development Target - MEPC 64 (October 2012) (Progress at MEPC 61) There was some progress as given below. The matter will be further discussed at MEPC 62, following discussion by the Intersessional Correspondence Group. Principles in developing guidelines: External Affairs 11/10/10 9 of 32

10 MEPC 61 noted the agreement at the established Working Group that:.1 all guidelines and their appendices should provide objective performance-based standards or high-level objectives which will add clarity to the requirements of the Convention, and should not need further explanation/interpretation;.2 the guidelines should not provide guidance on activities that are outside the scope of the Convention, nor create new requirements in addition to those intended by the Convention; and.3 the guidelines should address their respective scopes and should not overlap, or in the rare instances where overlap is unavoidable, should ensure consistency and eliminate conflicts. Guidelines for safe and environmentally sound ship recycling (the facility guidelines) MEPC 61 noted that the Working Group discussed various proposals to simplify the text and appearance of the facility guidelines and agreed to remove the voluminous appendix 4 (sampling guidance), on the understanding that it mostly contained guidance about best practices. Guidelines for the development of the Ship Recycling Plan (the SRP guidelines) MEPC 61 noted that the Working Group had extensive discussions on the guidelines for the Ship Recycling Plan (the SRP guidelines). These discussions covered issues of scope, writing style, and most importantly on what are the intended provisions of the Convention for the SRP guidelines. During these long discussions the group was evenly divided on whether the SRP should focus on the Inventory of Hazardous Materials, the Safe-for-entry procedures and Safe-for-hot-work procedures; or whether the SRP should provide information for six chronological steps covering the complete ship recycling process SRP Guideline. MEPC 61 noted that the Working Group eventually reached consensus and agreed that the development of the SRP should be based on the use of the DASR (Document of Authorization to conduct Ship Recycling) and not on the SRFP. Furthermore, the Group agreed on a draft structure for the SRP guidelines that can form the basis for the development of the guidelines by the correspondence group. Guidelines for the authorization of Ship Recycling Facilities (authorization guidelines) The guideline is still at its first draft. Further consideration will be required toward next meeting via discussions by the Correspondence Group. Proposals for amending the Inventory of Hazardous Materials Owing to shortage of time, MEPC 61 could not address issues raised, i.e.: - the form of testing for the Hazardous Materials; - threshold of the material that require entry in the inventory. Some members expressed that a definitive testing should help properly and securely test for hazards, and proper threshold values and exemptions should reduce volume of the inventory and unnecessary information (such as all solder on the ship). The matter will be further discussed at MEPC 62. External Affairs 11/10/10 10 of 32

11 Entry into enclosed space Although this is one of the items addressed by a guideline, special attention has been paid to this issue. The Working Group also noted the development at the DSC Sub- Committee in this relation. At MEPC 61, no substantial conclusion was made. The matter was left to the further discussion at the Correspondence Group. Implications: The non mandatory guidelines being developed are likely to be made mandatory by signatory governments, in the normal fashion. Builders: 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. Exact implication is not foreseeable at this stage. Owners: Similar to builders. As owner specific element, due attention is to be paid to the discussion on inventory guidelines. Depending upon the discussion, it may make it easier for Owners to select suitable consultants or laboratories to help them prepare the inventory and take and analyse samples. Further, discussion on the authorization guideline may reduce the number of approved facilitates. Flag Administrations and their ROs: Similar to Builders and Owners. With regard to the inventory guideline, the new initiative should make it easier for authorities to see that the work has been carried out by properly qualified people in the correct manner. Application: all ships of 500 gt or over, including MODUs, FPSOs, FSOs, etc. Agenda Item 4 - Prevention of air pollution from ships MEPC separated the discussion on Prevention of air pollution from ships (Agenda item 4) from Reduction of GHG emissions from Ships (Agenda item 5). Matters relevant to MARPOL Annex VI were discussed under this agenda item in the plenary. However, an amendment to the IAPPC Supplement was made under agenda item 6 and many proposals were made under agenda item 7. Reference is also to be made to those agenda items. The following discussions took place at MEPC Fuel related issues a) Sulphur monitoring - Proposed Amendments to Draft Revised Guidelines for Monitoring the Worldwide Average Sulphur Content of Fuel Oils Supplied for Use on Board Ships Amendments to the 2009 Guidelines for monitoring the worldwide average sulphur content of residual fuel oils supplied for use on board ships (resolution MEPC.183(59)) In accordance with MARPOL Annex VI regulation 14.2, annual sulphur monitoring results have been reported to IMO. At BLG 14, amendments were proposed to the monitoring guidance. External Affairs 11/10/10 11 of 32

12 MEPC 61 approved the guideline developed by BLG. Sulphur monitoring will go forward on a tonnage weighted basis and therefore will require re-establishment of the baseline value from the first three years worth of data. Additionally the scope of this monitoring will be extended to cover, within a separate grouping, distillate fuels. Implications: No direct implication to owners/builders. Application: To member Government, data provider and the IMO Secretariat. b) Fuel Specification There was a report on the ISO Fuel specification on the revised specification of marine fuels ISO 8217:2010, which newly introduces level of hydrogen sulphide (H 2 S). In this regard, there was also a discussion with regard to possible Governments involvement for ensuring bunker fuel quality. After lengthy discussion, it was agreed to refer this matter to the BLG Sub-Committee. Implications: Owners: To note the development in ISO, and advise shipmaster/engineer as appropriate. Flag Administration and its ROs (and Classification Societies): To note the development in ISO. Application: All ships using marine fuel. c) Others fuel availability etc. MARPOL Annex VI regulation 14.8 requires review of fuel availability to be completed by 2018 in order to confirm global sulphur limitation of 0.50% from 1 January 2020 as opposed to The regulation stipulates that such review shall be done by a Group of Expert but gives no start time. There was a proposal for starting fuel availability study at MEPC 59. The same proposal was submitted once again to MEPC 61. MEPC 61 agreed to establish a Correspondence Group to review the methodology of such review, prior to the review conducted by the Expert Group in accordance with MARPOL Annex VI regulation It is intended that the Correspondence Group should conclude the work by MEPC 62, i.e., this will not be a continuous task. Implication: At this moment, MEPC made it clear about the intent of the Correspondence Group, i.e., this is only a pre-study phrase of the global sulphur limitation after Application: Relevant to the decision making for the final decision of the sulphur content as per MARPOL Annex VI. 2. Exhaust Gas Cleaning System Owing to shortage of time, the matter was referred to the BLG Sub-Committee without any discussion at MEPC 61. External Affairs 11/10/10 12 of 32

13 Implication: not applicable, as decision was not taken. Application: not applicable, as decision was not taken. 3. Ozone depleting substances The Committee noted information on the procedure for obtaining hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) in European Union ports to non-european Union Flagged vessels. The Secretariat was instructed to prepare a draft technical circular for approval at MEPC 62. Implication: Owners ships having HCFCs onboard may convey this information to masters. Application: Ships having HCFCs onboard. Agenda Item 5 - Reduction of GHG emissions from Ships Previously MEPC discussed Prevention of air pollution from ships and Reduction of GHG emissions from ships under one agenda item. However, at this session the Committee separated these two issues. The following discussions took place under this agenda item. Draft set of Regulations in to make EEDI (Energy Efficiency Design Index) and SEEMP (Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan) mandatory MEPC 61, having undergone very lengthy exhaustive discussion, finally prepared a set of regulation to make EEDI and SEEMP mandatory, which was supported by the majority opinions expressed at the meeting. EEDI is an indicator for a new ship that provides information on the CO 2 emission per cargo carriage (volume/weight distance). SEEMP is a plan encouraging those ships in service to reduce CO 2 emission through optimization of its operation. MEPC 61 did not take any decision against this agreed text of the convention as to how to further proceed with the text, owing to the differences of opinion, despite the numerous attempts to reach a consensus. However, the agreed text, if proposed for adoption by a party to the MARPOL Annex VI (a government that ratifies MARPOL Annex VI), will be circulated by the Secretary General of IMO in accordance with Article 16.2(a) of the MARPOL 73/78 Convention, and will be considered for adoption at MEPC 62. The following is the primary element of the regulation: External Affairs 11/10/10 13 of 32

14 General This set of regulations governs the mandatory assignment of EEDI, including Required EEDI and Attained EEDI. Required EED will become more stringent as the introductory phases progress (Phase 0 to 3). SEEMP will also be mandatory, although approval of SEEMP will not be required. Survey and certification regime requirements, including format of certificate. Phase in scheme There will be 4 phases. Phase 0 will be 2 years; phases 1 and 2 will be 5 years each; phase 3 is now open ended. EEDI for phase 0 will have a zero target reduction from the reference line. EEDIs for other phases will have, respectively, 10, 20 and 30% target reductions from reference lines. Provision for review of target reduction is provided in phase 1. Application (cut off lower limit) Seven major ship types are selected for application (bulk carriers, tankers, gas tankers, container ships, general cargo ships, refrigerated cargo ships, and combination carrier)s. Depending upon ship type, lower limit of required EED are different. Application exemption to the developing countries There was exhaustive discussion on this clause, but finally, MEPC 61 did not agreed to include such exemption. Technology transfer This was another exhaustive discussion point. A reference to a draft proposal is given in the square bracket to indicate that this is an item for further discussion. Safely related issue caution against underpowered ships A regulation may be developed prior to the conclusion of this matter. Port State control A regulation is prepared, but may be deleted if it is incorporated into the MARPOL Convention. GHG abatement technology The regulation does not specifically address any specific technology. Any technology will be equally dealt with under alternative arrangement. Guidelines for calculation of reference line for use with the Energy Efficiency Design Index This is a guideline for setting up reference line an average EEDI of existing fleets from where improvement will be measured. Guidelines on survey and certification of the EEDI This guideline provides details of survey and certification work which is superseding MEPC.1/Circ In general, it stipulates the following work flow in details: External Affairs 11/10/10 14 of 32

15 MEPC 61 adopted above guideline as an MEPC resolution. Guidelines on the methods of calculation of the EEDI This is the guidance containing formulas for the calculation of EEDIs for each representative ship type. MEPC 61 could not conclude this guideline, which will be further considered by the Correspondence Group. Guidelines for SEEMP The objective of these Guidelines is to provide the users with assistance in the process of establishing a mechanism to achieve the limitation or reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from ships in operation. The guidelines are under development using MEPC/Circ. 684 as a basis of its work. However, the Working Group was unable to conclude the matter. The matter will be further discussed by the Correspondence Group. Implication: The final (and critical) issue will be resolved at MEPC 62 (July 2011), however, the following will be the envisaged impact at this session: Builder & designer: Will be required to invest in research and development to obtain better EEDI Owner: Need to consider EEDI elements into the ship building contract Ship managers: Start considering the contents of SEEMP External Affairs 11/10/10 15 of 32

16 Flag Administration and its ROs: Need to develop survey and certification regime, appropriate training of surveyors. Application: To new ships of 400 gt or above in general. Ships engaged in the noninternational voyages are exempted. Some propulsion methods, e.g., ships with steam, diesel-electric and hybrid propulsions are excluded. Depending upon ship time, lower limit of application of reduction factor is different. Market Based Measures (MBM) The Committee, following the presentation on the report of the Expert Group on Feasibility Study and Impact Assessment of Possible Market-based Measures, had a lengthy but generic discussion in the principle of the measures. Primarily, they were policy (principle) related discussions. The Committee finally agreed to establish an Intersessional Working Group to further consider options evaluated by the Expert Group. Implication: At this moment, the future of MBM is not clear, but most likely, MBM will need to be imposed under a new international convention. Therefore, no immediate impacts to industry are envisaged at this stage. However, once the decision is made, it will affect various industries significantly. Application: Not yet decided. Agenda Item 6 - Consideration and adoption of amendments to mandatory instruments (DG) The Committee considered the draft amendments to MARPOL Annex III (the Revised Annex III) and Annex VI (Revised Form of Supplement to the IAPP certificate) with a view to adoption. A Drafting Group was established to carry out any editorial changes that were necessary to the draft amendments. Subsequently, the Committee adopted the following instruments. Amendments to MARPOL Annex III The revision of the MARPOL Annex III was tasked to the DSC Sub-Committee by MEPC 59 in order to: - Revise the criteria defining marine pollutant in MARPOL Annex III so as to bring them in line with the recently revised Globally Harmonized System (GHS) criteria; and - Revise certain documentation provision in MARPOL Annex III in order to align them with the proposed amendments to SOLAS regulation VII/4 The requirements for marking, labelling and documentation have been simplified to refer to the IMDG Code requirements. The appendix has also been updated. Some changes for clarification for the Port State Control related regulations were also made during this session. External Affairs 11/10/10 16 of 32

17 Implications: Shippers and ship operators should note this development as the proposal is to harmonize all requirements to those stipulated in the IMDG Code; there should not be a significant impact. Application: Ships carrying harmful substances in packaged form. The envisaged entryinto-force date is 1 January 2014, in order to align the entry-into-force date of these amendments with amendment (36-12) of the IMDG Code. Certificate form (Amendments to MARPOL Annex VI) MEPC 60 noted the problem of the existing supplement to the certificate for MARPOL Annex VI. MEPC 60 approved a revised certificate format and agreed to issue an MEPC.1/Circ. 718 as an interim solution. At MEPC 61, further amendments were made to MEPC.1/Circ. 718, i.e., a minor editorial change was made (Substituting the word applicable for valid ) and it was clarified that all available options should be completed in order to avoid repeated re-issuance as the various dates are passed. (Replacement of the certificate) In relation to the adoption of the new form of the certificate, an NGO member raised a question as follows: - paragraph 3.2 of MSC-MEPC.5/Circ.6 states that, on the timing of the replacement of existing certificates, in cases where the ship has to comply with new requirements, the certificate (and its supplement, if any) is to be "re-issued at the opportunity of the survey specified with the new requirement occurring after the date of entry into force of the amendments - on the other hand, MEPC.1/Circ.718 urges Flag States to take early action and to use the new revised form of Supplement to the IAPP Certificate at the earliest possible opportunity, when issuing the Supplement in accordance with the revised MARPOL Annex VI. It was agreed that the matter would be further discussed at the FSI Sub-Committee, however the drafting group expressed that the guidance given by MSC-MEPC.5/Circ.6 applies rather than immediately as indicated by MEPC.1/Circ.718. Implications: Ships will be required to replace their certificate but it will be done in conjunction with the scheduled survey. Application: All new and existing ships of 400 gt and above, and existing and new floating platforms. The new form of the certificate will be valid from 1 February Agenda Item 7 - Interpretation of, and amendments to, MARPOL and related instruments Under this agenda item, a wide range of issues regarding amendments to and interpretation of the MARPOL Convention and other instruments were discussed. The following were the main elements of the discussions. External Affairs 11/10/10 17 of 32

18 1. MARPOL Annex I a. MEPC Circular on Interpretation of regulation 12 tanks for mixing oil residues with fuel oil In order to cope with amendments made to regulation 12 by resolution MEPC.187(59) amending MARPOL Annex I that will enter into force on 1 January 2011 a unified interpretation on this regulation was revised. It was agreed that the revised interpretation would be circulated as an MEPC circular. The circular provides various interpretations, e.g. designated pump for disposal used in regulation as any pump used for the disposal of oil residue (sludge) through the standard discharge connection referred to in regulation 13, or any pump used to transfer oil residue (sludge) to any other approved means of disposal such as an incinerator, auxiliary boiler suitable for burning oil residue (sludge) or other acceptable means which are prescribed in paragraph 3.2 of the supplement to IOPP Certificate, Form A or B. Further, interpretations are given to Regulation 12.3, 12.4 as well in order to provide clearer guidance to the Oil residue (sludge) tanks. Implication: Builders, Owners: This interpretation will assist with the implementation of resolution MEPC.187(59). In general, this seems to be confirmation of industry practice, thus no major impact is expected. Flag Administrations and its ROs: These interpretations are to be incorporated into various instructions to surveyors. Application: Ships subject to MARPOL Annex I regulation 12.1,.e. all ship types of 400 gt or over. b. MEPC Circular on Oil Record Book entry guideline At MEPC 60, members proposed clarification regarding sample entries of the new form of the Oil Record Book that is entering into force on 1 January 2011 (resolution MEPC.187(59) - Annex 3). Following the work of the informal co-ordination group, new guidance was proposed at MEPC 61. One of the reasons for this hasty conclusion was to avoid any problem at Port State Control. Whilst there were still differences in opinion, the Committee unanimously agreed to approve the guideline as an MEPC Circular in order to avoid any dispute during Port State Control operation. Implication (Owners and Governments): To be embraced as a way to reduce Port State Control problems. Application: Ships required to carry an Oil Record Book - oil tankers of 150 gt or above, and other types of ships of 400 gt or above. External Affairs 11/10/10 18 of 32

19 2. MARPOL Annex IV - Establishment of Special Area under MARPOL Annex IV (Sewage) in the Baltic Sea This has been a subject of discussion at several MEPC meetings back to MEPC 59. This is the latest submission from the Baltic countries. The proposing member states reiterated the need for the introduction of stricter discharge of water from passenger ships, i.e., nature of the area, (water volume exchange rate is very small, 3% a year) concentration of the nutrients as a result of the visits of large passenger ships in very specific areas during specific periods. They also explained that the entry into force mechanism was revised, i.e., only after the establishment of sufficient reception facilities in the area will the requirement enter into force. There were still a number of concerns expressed from members, e.g. readiness of reception facility, whether ships are the cause of the pollution. A procedural question was also raised, i.e., establishing a special area for a special location without discussing basic principle of special areas under Annex IV. After exhaustive discussion, MEPC 61 approved draft amendments to MARPOL Annex IV for final adoption at MEPC 62. It was also agreed to task the DE Sub-Committee to review the Revised Guidelines on Implementation of Effluent Standards and Performance Tests for Sewage Treatment Plants (MEPC.159(59)). Implications: Builders & Manufacturers: Major impact for passenger ship builders as they will have to consider how to optimise their black and grey water discharge arrangements inside and outside the special areas. Sewage treatment plant manufacturers will need to retest their recently approved sewage treatment plants to the new standard. There is the possibility that there may a requirement for change over procedures when navigating into/out of the special areas. Training, safety procedures and operational procedures will need to be defined on how to change modes. Modification of arrangements on existing vessels and retrofit of very large sewage treatment systems will be a challenge. The system needs to be adaptable as there could be other regional (different) standards. Owners: Major impact for passenger ship owners as they will have to consider how to optimise their black and grey water discharge arrangements inside and outside the special areas, plus the constraints of dry dockings and space available onboard. The system needs to be adaptable as there could be other regional (different) standards. Flag Administrations and its ROs: As a consequence of the possible decision, they may be required to further consider more sewage type approval work for large capacity sewage treatment plants. In addition, approval of structure as well as arrangements of holding tanks would require careful attention. Application: Passenger ships of 400 gt or above, or less than 400 gt with more than 15 passengers on board. For new passenger ships 1 January 2013, existing passenger ships 1 January It should be noted that the above dates are the earliest possible entry into force. The actual enforcement will be 12 months after notification of the readiness of the reception facilities, in other words, if the reception facilities required are not ready, the above date could be postponed. External Affairs 11/10/10 19 of 32

20 3. MARPOL Annex V a. Approval of the final draft MEPC 61 approved the final text of MARPOL Annex V for adoption at MEPC 62 (July 2011). It is expected that the amendment will enter into force 16 months after the adoption. The amendment will impose general prohibition, i.e., as a default, no discharge is allowed. It should be noted that with regard to the revised MAPROL Annex V, there appears to be operations and safety relegated issues in addition to environment related issues, for example: - The management of cargo residues and cargo hold washing water, which falls under the provisions of MARPOL Annex V. It should be noted that discharge in special areas is prohibited. - The status of deck (and other external part of ship) washing water is still subject to further discussion. For example, deck washing water that may contain pollutants could be subject to control in or out of the special area. - Cooking oil is considered as food waste thus subject to control. Implication Builder, flag States and its ROs: This implication has given rise to a number of safety and practical issues, taking into consideration that storage of washing water in cargo holds is unfeasible due to the adverse effect of free surface on ship stability and the need to have the hold ready for the next cargo, while storage of washings in ballast tanks could lead to damage to the pumping systems and coatings not to mention ballast water treatment systems and the lack of capacity as the vessel is usually in ballast condition during washing operations. The lack of adequate reception facilities is also causing concerns. Owners: In addition to the implication given above, the garbage management plan must be review and updated accordingly. In relation to cargo hold/deck washing water discharge, IMO may consider developing a list of clearing agents/additives. Application: All ships, including new and existing ships from the date that will be decided by the Committee. Impact will be significant to fishing vessels and dry cargo ships. The lower limit of garbage management plan might be extended from 400 gt to 100 gt. The requirements are also applicable to fixed or floating platforms. b. Proposed linkage with IMSBC Code The cargo residue related matter, including cargo hold washing water will be discussed in the DSC Sub-Committee in relation with the IMSBC Code. 4. MARPOL Annex VI a. Proposal of Emission Control Areas This is the discussion on the proposed new Emission Control Area in Central America (in the region of Puerto Rico). MEPC 61 approved area for final adoption at MEPC 62. External Affairs 11/10/10 20 of 32

21 Implication: Builders: Not significant impact, since the proposed area is near the agreed North America ECA. So vessels operating in the area may be already modified to operate in ECA areas by the time this requirement enters into force. Owners: No significant impact, since the proposed area is near the agreed North America ECA. So vessels operating in the area may be already modified to operate in ECA areas. However they will be using more low sulphur fuels. Application: To all ships visiting the area from the date that will be decided by the Committee. b. Propulsion boiler designed for operation of heavy fuel oil The Committee considered a proposal to insert an exemption in regulation 14 of MARPOL Annex VI to allow the old steamships not designed for distillate or natural gas fuels to be exempted from the fuel sulphur limits for North America ECA. The proposer further revised the proposal to - allow such exemption only up to 2020; - limit such exemption only in ECAs in North America and proposed Central America. The revision was agreed by MEPC 61 for adoption at MEPC 62. Implication (Builders and owners): No impact as it is aimed at relatively small numbers of old vessels. Flag Administration and its RO: If the proposal is accepted, there may be potential conflict against other areas of the Convention (e.g., treatment of auxiliary boiler). c. Clarification of the scope of application of regulation 15.6 and 15.7 of MARPOL Annex VI (VOC management plan) A Unified Interpretation was proposed to clarify that gas carriers are not required to have an approved VOC management plan. The Committee agreed with this interpretation and approved the Unified Interpretation on this matter for circulation as an MEPC circular. Implication Builders and owners: No impact, since gas carriers have not had VOC manuals. Governments: Once the matter is concluded, it would be necessary to communicate this to surveyors, Recognized Organizations and PSC authorities. Application: Ships required to have VOC management plan (size limitation this is up to each Government enforcing the requirement). 5. NOx Technical Code testing of engine with SCR (Selective Catalyst Reduction) systems Currently section of the NOx Technical Code requires the engine and any NOx reduction device which forms part of that engine s NOx certification to be tested together at the Pre-certification Survey. This is normally undertaken at the engine builder s works. In certain circumstances, in accordance with section 2.2.4, this testing could be undertaken after installation however that testing is to meet all the External Affairs 11/10/10 21 of 32

22 requirements as given in chapter 5 of the Code. In addition requires that the gas sample be drawn from the after-treatment device. One option of a NOx reducing device is a Selective Catalyst Reduction (SCR) unit. At BLG 14 there was a proposal that guidelines being developed in respect of SCR units should allow the engine and SCR to be tested separately, at for example respective builder s works, with the combined system subject to a confirmation test during the trials trip prior to delivery. This confirmation test would be of limited extent and rigour and hence may not comparable with the full chapter 5 requirements. Additionally it has been proposed that SCR performance could be assessed on the basis of % reduction rather than by direct measurement and furthermore that simulated exhaust gas could be used. However, the BLG could not make any decision as the current NOx technical code does not allow such test methods. At MEPC 61, two proposals are made to amend the NOx technical code (1) being an unspecified amendment when test bed or onboard testing was not appropriate (unspecified as to what this represents) or (2) to allow conducting tests of main engine and SCR separately, with simulated exhaust gas and on a % reduction basis. The majority who took floor supported the proposal for the following reasons: - such testing is necessary to due to the engine size - such test methods do not compromise robustness of the scheme, rather enhancing it However, a substantial number of delegations opposed the proposal because: - it is not appropriate to revise the NOx technical code when BLG Sub-Committee is preparing guidelines against the existing code: - separate testing will not provide consistent test results It was agreed to send this matter to the BLG Sub-Committee for further discussion. Implication: If the proposal is agreed, it would fundamentally change the mechanism for engine certification. Application: Principally to Tier III engines installed due to ship construction date or as additional or non-identical replacement engines on ships which are intended to operate inside ECA-NOx areas. Each marine diesel engine with a power output of more than 130 kw installed onboard a ship constructed on or after 1 January 2016, but could be applied to other engines so fitted however if such fundamental changes were adopted as proposed it is expected that there would be pressure to apply such deviations on a much wider basis to engine and/or NOx reduction device testing in general. Agenda Item 8 - Implementation of the OPRC Convention and the OPRC-HNS Protocol and relevant conference resolutions The outcome of the 11 th meeting of the OPRC-HNS Technical Group, which met in the week prior to MEPC 61, was brought to the attention of the Committee. Among others, one of the key discussions for the shipping industry was the approval of the manual on pollution. The completion and publication of the manual is essential as External Affairs 11/10/10 22 of 32

23 the manual is given in the footnote of MARPOL Annex I regulation 42 on ship to ship transfer which is entering into force on 1 January It is worth noting that MEPC 60 took a decision that those ship owners, management companies, Flag Administrations and their Recognized Organizations were encouraged to approve the ship to ship transfer plan based upon the draft manual that has been posted on the IMO website since April. The draft manual was finalized and approved at MEPC 61. The new text will be published as an IMO publication as soon as possible. The publication may be further revised in the future pending the development of the discussions on the mandatory Polar Code which is now under development. Implication: Whilst matters are mostly relevant to the work of Governments, an operational manual may help shipowners and thus possible incorporation into shipboard/shore-side safety management system should be considered. Special attention may be paid by owners regarding a discussion on the manual on oil pollution as the document is referred to in the revised MARPOL Annex I regulation 42 on ship to ship transfer coming into force on 1 January 2011 (MEPC.186(59)). Application: Not specific to ships, except for the issue of ship to ship transfer mentioned above, which is applicable to oil tankers of 150 gt and above engaged in the transfer of oil cargo between oil tankers at sea and STS operation. For the details, reference is to be made to Lloyd s Resister Classification News No. 27/2010. Agenda Item 9 - Identification and protection of Special Areas and Particularly Sensitive Sea Areas (PSSA) MEPC 61 considered proposed PSSA in the Strait of Bonifacio. Owing to lack of time, the Committee was not able to examine the details of the proposed area, although the Committee agreed with the proposal in principle noting that the pilotage scheme is recommendatory. The proposed PSSA will be examined at MEPC 62. Meanwhile, the proposing members will submit proposal for routeing measures to the NAV Sub- Committee. Implication: Once the area is designated as particularly sensitive area, and various proposed measures are adopted by the IMO, there will be operational restrictions for ships navigating the areas. Application: To all ships navigating the area. Agenda Item 10 - Inadequacy of reception facilities Owing to lack of time, MEPC 61 just noted the submission made under this agenda item. Ship recycling External Affairs 11/10/10 23 of 32

24 MEPC 60, having considered proposal of amending the MARPOL Convention to deal with the material coming out of ship recycling activities, instructed the FSI Sub- Committee to further consider the issue. FSI 18 concluded that the Hong Kong Ship Recycling Convention properly address the matter, thus not action would be required with regard to the MARPOL Convention. Implication: Primarily these matters are relevant to Governments work. Application: Not applicable. Agenda Item 11 - Reports of sub-committees Background: The Committee considered the reports of the Sub-Committees on issues of relevance to the Committee, including the outcomes of DSC 14, BLG 14 DE 53 and FSI 18, as well as those of other subsidiary bodies. Implication and Application: Up to each instrument. (Outcome of BLG 14) The matters relevant to Lloyd s Register are introduced below. References are also to be made to agenda items 2 and 4 where relevant discussion on the outcome of BLG 14 took place. Shale oil The Committee noted the BLG s decision that Shale oil should be regarded as MARPOL Annex I Cargo. (Outcome of DE 53) There were no particular actions that triggered responses from Industry at this session. (Outcome of FSI 18) MEPC Resolution on Revised Guidelines for Survey and Certification of Anti-Fouling Systems on ships The FSI Sub-Committee was tasked to up date MEPC.102(48) Guidelines for the survey and certification of anti-fouling systems on ships (adopted 11 Oct 2002) to take into account the fact that the AFS Convention had now entered into force and to take into account experience gained in using MEPC.102(48). Changes are primarily of an editorial nature. MEPC 61 adopted the revised guideline as an MEPC resolution. Implication: Will affect surveys of ships for issue of AFS certification however as the amendments are mainly of an editorial nature no significant impact is expected. Application: All ships that are subject to the AFS Convention (ships of 400 gt or above, excluding FSUs and FPSOs). External Affairs 11/10/10 24 of 32

25 Agenda Item 12 - Work of other bodies MEPC 61 noted the outcome of the work of other bodies. There was no decision that triggered response from industry. Agenda Item 13 - Status of conventions Owing to lack of time, MEPC 61 just noted submission made under this agenda item. Agenda Item 14 - Harmful anti-fouling systems for ships Owing to lack of time, there was no substantial discussion under this agenda item at this session. However, to a submission made by an industry NGO stating that paint manufacturers were forced to undergo type approval without any statutory requirement, a statement was made at MEPC 61 informing the Committee that it is paint manufacturers that are seeking type approval. There will be further discussion at MEPC 62. Implications: No specific implication is envisaged at this stage. Application: Not applicable. Agenda Item 15 - Promotion of implementation and enforcement of MARPOL and related instruments Owing to lack of time, MEPC 61 just noted submission made under this agenda item. Agenda Item 16 - Technical Co-operation Sub-programme for the Protection of the Marine Environment Owing to lack of time, MEPC 61 just noted submission made under this agenda item. Agenda Item 17 - Role of human element Owing to lack of time, MEPC 61 just noted submission made under this agenda item. Agenda Item 18 - Formal safety assessment The Committee has been developing environmental risk evaluation criteria for the purpose of the Formal Safety Assessment (FSA) with a view to incorporating such criteria into the IMO FSA Guidelines (MSC/Circ.1023-MEPC/Circ.392, as consolidated in MSC 83/INF.2). External Affairs 11/10/10 25 of 32

26 MEPC 56 recognised that environmental risk assessment criteria were still under development and there was limited experience in their practical application and subsequently had agreed to establish a correspondence group. MEPC 61 considered the report of the correspondence group on Environmental Risk Evaluation Criteria and any other submissions under this item. Opinions were divided with regard to the approach to CATS (Cost of Averting a Ton of Oil Split). The Committee recalled that this environmental risk assessment will be part of IMO FSA study. Because of the request of MEPC to include this environmental element, MSC has been waiting for the conclusion of IMO FSA guideline. The Chairman urged early conclusion to the Committee. It was agreed to establish a Working Group to conclude the matter at MEPC 62. Implications: Depending upon the FSA methodology under consideration, it will affect the outcome of the FSA study for oil tankers. The outcome of such FSA studies may have an impact on ship design, e.g., wider double hull spaces for oil tankers. Application: To be identified at a later stage. Agenda Item 19 - Noise from commercial shipping and its adverse impacts on marine life Since agreement of the new work programme at MEPC 58, IMO (MEPC Committee) has been working on identifying and addressing the ways to minimize the introduction of incidental noise to the marine environment from commercial shipping to reduce the potential adverse impact on marine life and, in particular, develop voluntary technical guidelines for ship-quieting technologies as well as potential navigation and operational practices. MEPC 61, owing to lack of time, simply agreed to continue work by the Correspondence Group. No discussion took place during the session at all. The following are the areas being addressed by the Correspondence Group: 1) Propeller noise and the relationship between cavitation and cause of underwater sonic energy; 2) Noise profiles for individual ships using standardized measurement protocols, including those in which quieting technologies have been implemented; 3) Temporal and geospatial variation in ambient noise levels in relation to environmental factors and shipping density4) Quantification of relationship between individual ship noise reductions and regional ambient noise level reductions; 5) Linkage of noise measurements (ship and water body) to appropriate tracking mechanisms e.g., AIS; 6) Continued progress in quantifying scales over which animal communication may be masked by noise from individual ships as well as increased average background noise from ships; External Affairs 11/10/10 26 of 32

27 7) Continued progress in quantifying the biological significance of auditory masking in marine mammals; and 8) Consideration of navigational and operational procedures that may lead to quieter ships including speed reductions and routeing decisions. Implications: Although the goal is to develop voluntary guidelines, it may affect ship design. Noting one big source of noise is propeller cavitation, the matter has some relevancy to the discussion on energy efficiency of ships. Application: Not applicable. Agenda Item 20 - Work programme of the Committee and subsidiary bodies There was not new work programme proposed at MEPC 61. Agenda item 21 Application of the Committee s Guidelines Amendments to the Committee Guidelines MEPC 61 considered the report of the Chairmen's meeting held during MSC 87 and, in particular, the outcome of MSC 87 regarding a consolidated text of the revised Guidelines on the organization and method of work of the MSC and MEPC and their subsidiary bodies (MSC-MEPC.1/Circ.2), with a view to approval for circulation. MEPC 61 also considered, as appropriate, the outcome of the Council Working Group on the Organization's Strategic Plan (CWGSP 11) related to the matter. MEPC 61 approved revised Committee Guideline (MSC/MEPC circular) for transmission to MSC 88 for concurrence. In this regard, there was a proposal submitted by industry NGOs to MEPC 61 regarding introduction on the human element checklist. MEPC 61, in principle, agreed this proposal but agreed to defer the further detailed discussion to MEPC 62 for the possible incorporation in the future revision to the guideline. It was also agreed to review possible application of SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Time-bound) objectives to the Committee s proceedings, that are currently only aimed at Sub-Committee. The detailed discussion will take place at MEPC 62. Implications: No immediate impact to the industry out of this agenda item, but those involved in the work at IMO should note the changes, including stricter document control. Application: Not applicable. External Affairs 11/10/10 27 of 32

28 Agenda item 22 Election of the Chairman and Vice Chairman for 2011 Mr Andreas Chrysostomou (Cyprus) was elected as Chairman and Captain Manuel Nogueira (Spain) was elected as Vice-Chairman for Agenda Item 23 - Any other business There were no documents submitted under this agenda item at MEPC 61. Date of the next session of the Committee arrangements for the working/drafting groups and intersessional arrangements Dates for the future sessions: MEPC to 15 July 2011 MEPC 63 March 2012 Working Groups (WG) / Drafting Groups (DG): MEPC 62 WG Energy Efficiency Measures for ships (to be confirmed) WG Ship Recycling WG Environmental Risk Evaluation Criteria DG Amendments to Mandatory Instruments RG (Review Group) Ballast Water Technologies TG (Technical Group) on Evaluation of Particularly Sensitive Sea Area Intersessional arrangements: Correspondence Groups: - Review of MARPOL Annex V - Ship Recycling guidelines - Environmental Risk Evaluation Criteria - Noise from commercial shipping and adverse impacts on marine life. - Fuel Oil Availability Methodology for the study Intersessional meetings: - OPRC/HNS Technical Group, to be held the week before MEPC 62 - ESPH Working Group to be held from 18 to 22 October 2010; and - Working Group on GHG Emissions from Ships (GHG-WG 3), to be held in Spring of 2011 External Affairs 11/10/10 28 of 32

29 Summary of the decisions (list of finalised documents) Amendments to MARPOL Convention (adoption) Regulation Title Adoption Entry into force Agenda item Comprehensive set of MARPOL Annex III Regulations for the prevention of pollution by harmful substances carried by sea in packaged form MEPC 61 1 January Appendix to MARPOL Annex VI Revised form of supplement to the international air pollution Prevention certificate MEPC 61 1 February Amendments to MARPOL Convention (approval subject to adoption at MEPC 62) Regulation Title Approval Adoption Entry into force Annex IV regulations 1, 9, 11, 12 bis Comprehensive set of MARPOL Annex V Annex VI, regulation 14 Annex VI, regulation 13 and 14 and APPENDIX VII 1 Definition/9 Sewage systems/11 Discharge of sewage/12 bis Reception facilities for passenger ships in Special Areas Regulations for the prevention of pollution by garbage from ships Sulphur Oxides (SOx) and Particulate Matter MEPC 61 MEPC 62 MEPC 61 MEPC 62 MEPC 61 MEPC 62 Emission control area MEPC 61 MEPC 62 *but 12 month after notification of the reception facility readiness 1 January 2013 * Not specified yet but likely on 1 December 2012 Not specified yet but likely on 1 December 2012 Not specified yet but likely on 1 December 2012 Agenda item Proposed new text of a convention (potentially MARPOL Convention) (agreed subject to the further action by member States) Regulation Title Approval Adoption Entry into force A comprehensive set of regulations Regulations on energy efficiency for ships Agreed by majority Up to member States action Agenda item TBD 5 External Affairs 11/10/10 29 of 32

30 Agreed guidelines (potentially MEPC resolution) or simple record of agreement subject to the final adoption at MEPC 62. ID Title Effective date Agenda item TBA Guidelines for calculation of reference line for use with the Energy Efficiency Design Not specified 5 Index TBA Guidelines on survey and certification of the EEDI Not specified 5 Agreed Manuals (potentially circulated as a technical circular) or published as an IMO publication ID Title Effective date Agenda item TBA Manual on Pollution Not specified 8 MEPC Resolutions (adopted) ID Title Effective date Agenda item TBA Amendments to the 2009 Guidelines for monitoring the worldwide average sulphur content of residual fuel oils supplied for use Not specified 4 on board ships (resolution MEPC.183(59)) TBA Guidelines for calculation of reference line for use with the Energy Efficiency Design Index Not specified 5 TBA Guidelines on survey and certification of the EEDI Not specified 5 TBA Revised Guidelines for Survey and Certification of Anti-Fouling Systems on ships Not specified 11 MEPC Circulars (approved for circulation) ID Title Effective date Agenda item TBA Unified Interpretation on MARPOL Annex I regulation 12 Not specified (but assumed from 1 7 January 2011) TBA Oil Record Book entry guidance Not specified 7 TBA Clarification of the scope of application of regulation 15.6 and 15.7 of MARPOL Annex VI (VOC management plan) Not specified 7* *While original proposal was made under agenda item 7, the IMO takes this as agenda item 4. MSC/MEPC Circulars (subject to concurrence of MSC 88) ID Title Effective date Agenda item TBA Amendments to the Committee Guideline Not specified 21 External Affairs 11/10/10 30 of 32

31 Other Circulars (approved for circulation) ID Title Effective date Agenda item BWM "anniversary date of delivery of the ship" Circular and "date of construction" Not specified 2 Framework for determining when a Basic Active Substance or Preparation BMW Approval granted to one BWMS may be Circular applied to another system that uses the same Not specified 2 BMW Circular Guidance for Administrations on the type approval process for ballast water management systems in accordance with Guidelines (G8) Not specified 2 External Affairs 11/10/10 31 of 32

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