To: IAMU International Executive Board From: Capt Walter Nadolny, Asst Professor, SUNY Maritime College

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1 International Association of Maritime Universities Liaison Committee Representative Report International Maritime Organization Marine Environmental Protection Committee Meeting in London on October 2016 MEPC 70 To: IAMU International Executive Board From: Capt Walter Nadolny, Asst Professor, SUNY Maritime College Executive Summery This session of the IMO-MEPC was perhaps one of the most productive sessions of the committee. A number of important issues were agreed upon and settled. In addition several items of interest regarding changes in both the oil record book and garbage record book will be forthcoming. These changes are amended to the report. Of particular note was a landmark decision for both the environment and human health with the significant reduction of the sulfur content of marine fuels worldwide. A global sulfur cap of 0.5% will take effect on January 1 st It represents a significant cut from the existing 3.5% global limit currently in place and demonstrates a clear commitment by IMO to ensuring shipping meets its environmental obligations. In this session a total of 170 papers and associated documents were introduced. A breakdown is included at the end of the report. It should be noted that this representative monitored papers submitted to the Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) committee. These submissions include a number of model classes that will be of interest to our institutions as they develop curricula. The model courses introduced for approval Updated Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response and Cooperation. This course has four levels and is amended to this report (PPR 4/14/1-4/14/4). Also of interest is Use of Electronic Record Books PPR 4/16. A paper presented by Brazil may be an opportunity for further research by our institutions. Ir references Methane Slip (MEPC 70/6/4) Adoption of mandatory data collection system for fuel oil consumption The MEPC adopted mandatory MARPOL Annex VI requirements for ships to record and report their fuel oil consumption. Ships of 5,000 of gross tons and above will be required to collect consumption data for each type of fuel oil they use. This data will be reported to the flag State after the end of each calendar year. The flag state will then issue a Statement of Compliance to the ship. Flag States will report this data to an IMO Ship Fuel Oil Consumption Database. IMO will be required to produce an annual report to the MEPC, summarizing the data collected. Roadmap for reducing Green House Gas (GHG) emissions approved

2 The MEPC approved a plan for developing a comprehensive IMO strategy on reduction of GHG emissions from ships, which foresees an initial GHG reduction strategy to be adopted in This represents a first concrete step in the maritime sector recognizing its contribution to GHG emissions likely 5-7% globally. Unfortunately this step is only a study. Any significant action will be put off until the early 2020 s. The discussions around GHG s were contentious. Ongoing work was agreed to but it will be in the form of more studies and data collection. This perhaps is area that our member institutions can be involved in. Energy efficiency of international shipping The EEDI (Energy Efficiency Design Index)The Committee developments relevant to implementing Phase 2 (1 Jan Dec 2024) of the EEDI. The energy-efficiency regulations require IMO to review the status of developments and, if proven necessary, amend the time periods, and or the reference line parameters for relevant ship types and reduction rates. It was apparent in both the discussions and the papers that ro-ro cargo ships and ro ro passenger ships have difficulty attaining the baseline EEDI. There is an ongoing review with the intent of adjusting these baselines. It should be noted that the phase three requirements is that new builds be 30% more efficient than the current baseline. These are set to be implemented in The EEDI attainment is added by the adoption of new fuels such as LNG, Dual fuel engines, Hybrid vessels, etc. As these technologies mature and are more widely adopted gains in the EEDI will come easily. The secretariat noted that more than 1900 ships have attained certification as being EEDI compliant to date. (70/Inf.36) 2020 global sulfur cap implementation date decided 1 January 2020 was confirmed as the implementation date for a significant reduction in the sulfur content of the fuel oil used by ships. The decision to implement a global sulfur cap of 0.50% in 2020 represents a significant cut from the 3.5% limit currently in place and demonstrates a clear commitment by IMO to ensuring shipping meets its environmental obligations. The new global cap will not change the limits in SOx Emission Control Areas (ECAS) previously established by IMO, which is 0.10%. The ECAs established under MARPOL Annex VI for SOx are: the Baltic Sea area; the North Sea area; the North American area; and the United States Caribbean Sea area (round Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands. North Sea and Baltic Sea emission control areas for nitrogen oxides (NOX) approved

3 The MEPC approved the designation of the North Sea and the Baltic Sea as emission control areas (ECA) for nitrogen oxides (NOX) under MARPOL Annex VI. The draft amendments to designate the NOX ECAs will be put forward for adoption MEPC 71 The amendments to MARPOL Annex VI would see both ECAs enter into effect on 1 January Designation as a NOX ECA would require marine diesel engines to comply with the Tier III NOX emission limit when installed on ships constructed on or after 1 January 2021 and operating in the North Sea and the Baltic Sea. Furthermore, provisions were approved to allow ships fitted with non-tier III compliant marine diesel engines to be built, converted, repaired and/or maintained at shipyards located in the NOX Tier III ECAs. Both areas are already ECAS for SOx. Bunker delivery note amendments approved The MEPC approved draft amendments to the MARPOL Annex VI bunker delivery note relating to the supply of marine fuel oil to ships, which have fitted alternative mechanisms such as scrubbers or catalytic converters, to address sulfur emissions requirements. The draft amendments to appendix V of MARPOL Annex VI are intended to address situations where the fuel oil supplied does not meet low sulfur requirements, but has been supplied to a ship which is using equivalent means (for example, abatement technology such as scrubbers) to reduce the sulfur oxide emissions of the ship in order to comply with MARPOL requirements. The MEPC approved Guidelines for onboard sampling for the verification of the sulfur content of fuel oil used on board. The guidelines provide an agreed method for sampling to enable effective control and enforcement of fuel oil used on board ships under the provisions of MARPOL Annex VI. Interpretations for SCRs under NOX Technical Code The MEPC approved unified interpretations to the NOX Technical Code of 2008 related to the approval of selective catalytic reduction systems and stack scrubbers to meet NOX standards. Adoption of other amendments to MARPOL The MEPC adopted the following with an entry into force date of 1 March 2018: Amendments to MARPOL Annex I to update Form B of the Supplement to the International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate, in relation to segregated ballast tanks. Amendments to MARPOL Annex V related to products, which are hazardous to the marine environment (HME) and Form of Garbage Record Book. The amendments provide criteria for the classification of solid bulk cargoes as harmful to the marine environment and are aimed at ensuring that such substances are declared by the shipper if they are classed as harmful and are not discharged.

4 The amendment added an additional category to the garbage record book. It will include Electronic Waste (e-waste). This was very broadly interpreted to include any device that uses power, either by direct connection or battery. (MEPC 70/3/1,2,3,; 70/17/8) Particularly Sensitive Sea Area (PSSA) designated in Papua New Guinea The MEPC designated the region surrounding Jomard Entrance, part of the Louisiade Archipelago at the south eastern extent of Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea, as a Particularly Sensitive Sea Area (PSSA). The PSSA includes established routing systems (four two-way routes and a precautionary area), which was adopted in 2014 and entered into force on 1 June (MEPC 70/8) This paper is a good example to use in class detailing the process and data needed to designate and approve a PSSR. (MEPC 70/8) Implementation of the BWM Convention - Revised Guidelines for approval of ballast water management systems adopted The conditions for entry into force of the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments (BWM Convention), 2004, were met on 8 September 2016 and the treaty will enter into force on 8 September The MEPC adopted revised Guidelines for approval of ballast water management systems, which update the 2008 Guidelines. The revision to the guidelines will include more robust test and performance specifications as well as more detailed requirements for approval reporting and control and monitoring equipment, among others. The type approval process was expanded, with detailed requirements for land-based, shipboard, and other test. A ballast water management system, which in every respect fulfills the requirements of the Guidelines, should be approved by the Administration for fitting on board ships. The approvals should take the form of a Type Approval Certificate for BWMS, specifying the particulars of the system and any limiting operating conditions. The MEPC also further discussed the agreed roadmap for implementation of the BWM Convention and agreed to instruct a correspondence group to develop a structured plan for data gathering and analysis of experience gained with the implementation of the BWM Convention. This data would be very useful to our institutions in judging the effectiveness of BWMS over time. Submissions were invited to MEPC 71 in relation to developing guidance to incorporate the same risk area concept, which the Committee agreed might already be applied to grant exemptions under the Convention. Further work on the of the Convention will also take place at the next session of the Sub- Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR 4), in January 2017, including the

5 review of guidance on sampling and analysis and the completion of the "Ballast Water Management How to do it" manual. With regards to the dates of implementation of the BWM Convention, the MEPC proposed draft amendments the Convention relating to the time scale for implementation of its requirements had been previously approved at the last session. The draft amendments would provide for compliance with the regulations of the Convention by a ship s first renewal survey following entry into force. Final Approval was granted to one BWMS that makes use of active substances and Basic Approval to one system. The total number of type-approved BWMS stands now at 69. In this correspondents opinion a change in the STCW training is on the horizon. It would likely be Ballast Water Management for both operational and management levels. This is likely to apply to both deck and engine officers. Oil pollution response manuals approved The revised section II of the Manual on Oil Pollution Contingency Planning; and the Guide on oil spill response in ice and snow conditions were approved. This paper contains important material for vessels as well as pollution response in polar conditions. This representative feels it can be either whole, or in part, valuable additions to our curricula. (PPR 2/15) Election of the Chairman and Vice-Chairman for 2017 Mr. Arsenio Dominguez (Panama) as Chairman and Mr. Hideaki Saito (Japan) as Vice-Chairman were unanimously re-elected for Conclusion This session of the MEPC was one of the most productive sessions in memory. A great deal of cooperation and consensus was reached. The entire agenda was finished. I attribute it to the chairman laying out firm guidelines for discussion and keeping the agenda items on topic. I believe that the work of the Pollution Prevention and Response sub-committee should be monitored as the output of this group can effect and add to our curricula. I have attached a full list of papers submitted if any of our institutional partners are interested in a particular topic I can forward them via . I want to thank the IAMU as well as the IMO-MEPC for the opportunity to attend the meeting, be a part of the discussion and add the IAMU s perspective. It has given me the opportunity to broaden my knowledge of the Marine Environmental field and hopefully pass that along to present and future students.

6 Breakdown of documents submitted. 2 Decisions of other bodies, 4 Papers 3 Consideration and adoption of amendments to mandatory instruments, 7 Papers 4 Harmful aquatic organisms in ballast water, 20 Papers 5 Air pollution and energy efficiency, 36 Papers 6 Further technical and operational measures for enhancing the energy efficiency of international shipping, 6 Papers 7 Reduction of GHG emissions from ships, 15 Papers 8 Identification and protection of Special Areas and PSSA s 2 Papers 9 Pollution prevention and response, 5 Papers 10 Reports of other sub-committees, 3 Papers 11 Technical cooperation activities for the protection of the marine environment, 2 Papers 12 Capacity building for the implementation of new measures, 1 Paper 13 Analysis and consideration of recommendations to reduce administrative burdens in IMO instruments as identified by the SG-RAR, None submitted 14 Application of the Committees' Guidelines, 2 Papers 15 Work programs of the Committee and subsidiary bodies, 8 Papers 16 Elections of the Chairman and Vice-Chairman for 2017, Floor Action only 17 Any other business, 13 Papers. In addition 41 Informational Papers were submitted as well 12 Working Papers and 4 J Papers.