RUSSIAN MARITIME REGISTER OF SHIPPING

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approved on 24.11.11

G U ID ELIN
ELI N E S
ON THE APPLICATION OF PROVISIONS
OF THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION
MARPOL 73/78

ND No. 2-030101-026-E

Saint-Petersburg
2011
 The Guidelines on the Application of Provisions of the International Conven-
tion for Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, as modified by the Protocol of
1978 relating thereto (MARPOL 73/78) have been approved in accordance with
the established approval procedure and come into force 1 December 2011.
The present Guidelines have been prepared on the basis of the regulations of
Annexes I, II, IV, V and VI to MARPOL 73/78, taking into consideration amend-
ments, resolutions, circulars and unified interpretations of IMO and IACS, as well
as amendments developed immediately before publication.
The Guidelines are intended for surveyors, ship crews and shipowners.

ISBN 978-5-89331-213-3 © Российский морской регистр судоходства, 2011

 CONTENTS

Part I. Regulations for technical supervision ................................................7

1 General ...................................................................................................7
1.1 Scope of application ...............................................................................7
1.2 Definitions and explanations ..................................................................8
2 Surveys...................................................................................................9
2.1 Types of surveys ....................................................................................9
2.2 Scope of surveys ..................................................................................12
2.3 Сertificates issued ................................................................................14
3 Technical documentation .....................................................................15
Part II. Ship’s construction, equipment and arrangements
for the prevention of pollution by oil ................................................17
1 Definitions and explanations ................................................................17
2 Types and scope of surveys..................................................................23
3 MARPOL 73/78 requirements for oil tankers......................................23
3.1 Segregated ballast tanks .......................................................................23
3.2 Slop tanks .............................................................................................25
3.3 Cargo tanks ..........................................................................................26
3.4 Crude oil washing system ....................................................................27
3.5 Requirements of Annex I to MARPOL 73/78 for double hull
of oil tankers ........................................................................................27
4 Calculation of damage assumptions and hypothetical outflow
of oil for oil tankers..............................................................................29
5 The 15 ppm bilge separators ................................................................30
5.1 General .................................................................................................30
5.2 Technical requirements of the normative documents ..........................30
6 The 15 ppm bilge alarm .......................................................................33
6.1 General .................................................................................................33
6.2 Technical requirements of the normative documents ..........................34
7 Automatic stopping device ..................................................................35
8 Oil discharge monitoring and control system ......................................35
8.1 General .................................................................................................35
8.2 Technical requirements of the normative documents ..........................36
8.3 Oil content meter..................................................................................37
9 Oil/water interface detectors ................................................................37
10 Pumping, piping and discharge arrangements for oily mixture ...........39
10.1 General .................................................................................................39

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10.2 Requirements of the normative documents for pumping, piping
and discharge arrangements for oily mixture.......................................39
11 Holding tanks .......................................................................................41
11.1 Oily bilge water holding tanks .............................................................41
11.2 Oil residues (sludge) tanks ...................................................................42
11.3 Construction and equipment of holding tanks .....................................45
12 Other means for removal of oil residues (sludge) ................................46
13 Oil fuel tanks protection.......................................................................46
13.1 Definitions and explanations ................................................................46
13.2 Requirements of the normative documents for oil fuel tanks
and their pipelines ................................................................................47
14 Application of the requirements of Annex I to MARPOL 73/78
for MODU, FOP and FPU ...................................................................49
15 Application of the requirements of Annex I to MARPOL 73/78
for oil tankers of less than 150 gross tonnage and other ships
of less than 400 gross tonnage in all areas ...........................................50
Part III. Ship’s construction, equipment and arrangements
for the prevention of pollution by noxious liquid substances
in bulk .................................................................................................52
1 Definitions and explanations ................................................................52
2 Types and scope of surveys..................................................................53
3 Construction of ships carrying noxious liquid substances in bulk.......54
3.1 General .................................................................................................54
4 Requirements of the normative documents for the equipment
of ships carrying noxious liquid substances in bulk ............................54
4.1 Ventilation system equipment ..............................................................54
4.2 Tank washing arrangements .................................................................54
4.3 Disposal systems for noxious liquid substances residues ....................55
4.4 Cargo systems ......................................................................................56
4.5 Underwater discharge outlet location ..................................................56
4.6 Underwater discharge outlet size .........................................................56
4.7 Slop tanks .............................................................................................57
5 Carriage of vegetable oils ....................................................................57
6 Requirements of the normative documents for the equipment
of ships other than chemical tankers ....................................................58
6.1 General .................................................................................................58
6.2 Construction and equipment of ships intended for the carriage
of noxious liquid substances in bulk ....................................................59

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Part IV. Ship’s equipment and arrangements for the prevention
of pollution by sewage........................................................................61
1 Definitions and explanations ................................................................61
2 Types and scope of surveys..................................................................62
3 Equipment for sewage storage, treatment and discharge .....................62
3.1 General .................................................................................................62
3.2 Holding tanks .......................................................................................63
3.3 Sewage treatment plants ......................................................................63
3.4 Sewage comminution and disinfection systems ..................................63
3.5 Arrangements for sewage discharge ....................................................64
4 Instrumentation ....................................................................................65
5 Application of the requirements of Annex IV to MARPOL 73/78
for ships not engaged in international voyages ....................................66
Part V. Ship’s equipment and arrangements for the prevention
of pollution by garbage ......................................................................67
1 General .................................................................................................67
1.1 Scope of application .............................................................................67
1.2 Definitions and explanations ................................................................67
1.3 Scope of technical supervision.............................................................67
2 Equipment and devices for garbage collection, storage
and processing......................................................................................68
2.1 General .................................................................................................68
2.2 Garbage receptacles .............................................................................68
2.3 Garbage comminuters and compactors ................................................69
2.4 Incinerators ..........................................................................................69
Part VI. Ship’s equipment and arrangements for the prevention
of air pollution ....................................................................................71
1 General .................................................................................................71
1.1 Scope of application .............................................................................71
1.2 Definitions and explanations ................................................................71
1.3 Surveys and scope of technical supervision.........................................72
2 Control of emissions from ships ..........................................................73
2.1 Ozone depleting substances .................................................................73
2.2 Nitrogen oxides (NOx) .........................................................................75
2.3 Sulphur oxides (SOx) ...........................................................................79
2.4 Volatile organic compounds .................................................................81
2.5 Shipboard incineration .........................................................................81

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3 Requirements of the normative documents for MODU, FOP
and FPU ...............................................................................................81

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 PART I. REGULATIONS FOR TECHNICAL SUPERVISION

1 GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE OF APPLICATION

1.1.1 The provisions of the present Guidelines apply during survey of ships
and shipboard equipment for compliance with the requirements of annexes to
MARPOL 73/78 and IMO resolutions considering IMO and IACS unified inter-
pretations.
1.1.2 The requirements of Annex I to MARPOL 73/78 (Part II “Ship’s Con-
struction, Equipment and Arrangements for the Prevention of Pollution by Oil”),
unless expressly provided otherwise, apply to all ships as specified in regulation 2
of Annex I to MARPOL 73/78.
1.1.3 The requirements of Annex II to MARPOL 73/78 (Part III “Ship’s Con-
struction, Equipment and Arrangements for the Prevention of Pollution by Nox-
ious Liquid Substances in Bulk”), unless expressly provided otherwise, apply to
all ships, which are certified to carry noxious liquid substances in bulk as specified
in regulation 2 of Annex II to MARPOL 73/78.
1.1.4 The requirements of Annex IV to MARPOL 73/78 (Part IV “Ship’s
Equipment and Arrangements for the Prevention of Pollution by Sewage”), unless
expressly provided otherwise, apply to the following ships engaged in interna-
tional voyages as specified in regulation 2 of Annex IV to MARPOL 73/78:
.1 new ships of 400 gross tonnage and above;
.2 new ships of less than 400 gross tonnage, which are certified to carry more
than 15 persons;
.3 existing ships of 400 gross tonnage and above, in 5 years after the date of
entry into force of Annex IV to MARPOL 73/78, i.e. after 27 September 2008;
.4 existing ships of less than 400 gross tonnage, which are certified to carry
more than 15 persons, in 5 years after the date of entry into force of Annex IV to
MARPOL 73/78, i.e. after 27 September 2008.
The Administration shall ensure that the existing ships specified in 1.1.4.3
and 1.1.4.4, the keels of which were laid or which were at a similar stage of con-
struction before 2 October 1983 are equipped, as far as practicable, to meet the
requirements for sewage discharge in accordance with regulation 11 of Annex IV
to MARPOL 73/78.
1.1.5 The requirements of Annex V to MARPOL 73/78 (Part V “Ship’s Equip-
ment and Arrangements for the Prevention of Pollution by Garbage”), unless ex-

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pressly provided otherwise, apply to all ships as specified in regulation 2 of An-
nex V to MARPOL 73/78.
1.1.6 The requirements of the revised Annex VI to MARPOL 73/78 adopted
by Resolution MEPC.176(58) (Part VI “Ship’s Equipment and Arrangements for
the Prevention of Air Pollution”), unless expressly provided otherwise in regula-
tions 3, 5, 6, 13, 15, 16 and 18 of Annex VI to MARPOL 73/78, apply to all ships
as specified in regulation 1 of Annex VI to MARPOL 73/78 and to each marine
diesel engine with a power output of more than 130 kW as specified in regula-
tion 13 of Annex VI to MARPOL 73/78.
1.1.7 In accordance with Article 4 of MARPOL 73/78 any violation of the
requirements of the Convention wherever it occurs, including that one occured
within the jurisdiction of any Party to the Convention, including territorial waters,
shall be prohibited.

1.2 DEFINITIONS AND EXPLANATIONS

1.2.1 In the present Guidelines the following definitions and explanations

have been adopted.
A d m i n i s t r a t i o n means the Government of the State, under whose au-
thority the ship is operating. With respect to a ship entitled to fly a flag of any
State, the Administration is the Government of that State.
G r o s s t o n n a g e means the gross tonnage of a ship determined in accor-
dance with the provisions of Annex I to the International Convention on Tonnage
Measurement, 1969, or in accordance with the provisions of another Convention
which will come into force in lieu of the above Convention.
I M O means the International Maritime Organization.
I B C C o d e means the International Code for the Construction and Equip-
ment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk.
M A R P O L 7 3 / 7 8 means the International Convention for the Prevention
of Pollution from Ships, 1973, as modified by the Protocols of 1978 and 1997
relating thereto, including amendments adopted by the IMO Marine Environment
Protection Committee.
M o b i l e o f f s h o r e d r i l l i n g u n i t ( M O D U ) means a vessel ca-
pable of engaging in drilling operations and/or resources extraction beneath the
seabed, such as oil, gas, sulphur or salt.
F i x e d o f f s h o r e p l a t f o r m ( F O P ) means an offshore oil and gas
field structure consisting of a topside and a substructure, which is fixed on the
seabed throughout its use and which forms a part of the offshore oil and gas
field construction.

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 Floating offshore oil and gas production unit (FPU)
means a self-propelled or non-self-propelled floating offshore structure, including:
floating production, storage and offloading unit (FPSO);
floating production and offloading unit (FPO);
floating storage and offloading unit (FSO);
single point mooring (SPM).
S i m i l a r s t a g e o f c o n s t r u c t i o n means the stage at which:
construction identifiable with a specific ship has begun; and
assembly of that ship has commenced comprising at least 50 t or one per cent
of the estimated mass of all structural material, whichever is less.
Discharge, in relation to harmful substances or effluents containing such sub-
stances, means any release howsoever caused from a ship and includes any escape,
disposal, spilling, leakage, pumping, emitting or emptying.
Discharge does not include:
dumping within the meaning of the Convention on the Prevention of Marine
Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and Other Matter, 1972; or
release of harmful substances directly arising from the exploration, exploita-
tion and associated offshore processing of sea-bed mineral resources; or
release of harmful substances for purposes of legitimate scientific research
into pollution abatement or control.
S h i p means a vessel of any time whatsoever operating in the marine envi-
ronment and includes hydrofoil boats, air-cushion vehicles, submersibles, as well
as MODU, FOP and FPU.
N O x T e c h n i c a l C o d e means the Technical Code on Control of Emis-
sion of Nitrogen Oxides from Marine Diesel Engines.

2 SURVEYS

2.1 TYPES OF SURVEYS

2.1.1 As to the prevention of pollution by oil, every oil tanker of 150 gross
tonnage and above and every other ship of 400 gross tonnage and above shall be
subject to the surveys specified below:
.1 an initial survey before the ship is put in service or before the appropriate
certificate is issued for the first time, which shall include a complete survey of its
structure, equipment, systems, fittings, arrangements and materials in so far as the
ship is covered by the requirements of Annex I to MARPOL 73/78 to ensure that
the ship complies with the applicable requirements;

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 .2 a renewal survey at intervals not exceeding 5 years, except where regula-
tions 10.2, 10.5, 10.6 or 10.7 of Annex I to MARPOL 73/78 are applicable. This
survey shall be such as to ensure that the structure, equipment, systems, fittings,
arrangements and materials fully comply with the applicable requirements;
.3 an intermediate survey within 3 months before or after the second anniver-
sary date or within 3 months before or after the third anniversary date of the cer-
tificate, which shall take the place of one of the annual surveys specified in 2.1.1.4.
This survey shall be such as to ensure that the equipment and arrangements as well
as associated systems fully comply with the applicable requirements and are in
good working order;
.4 an annual survey within 3 months before or after each anniversary date of
the certificate, including a general inspection of the structure, equipment, systems,
fittings, arrangements and materials to ensure that they have been maintained in ac-
cordance with paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of regulation 6 of Annex I to MARPOL 73/78
and that they remain satisfactory for the service for which the ship is intended;
.5 an occasional survey, according to the circumstances, which shall be made
during a repair as a result of inspections prescribed in paragraph 4.3 of regulation 6
of Annex I to MARPOL 73/78, or whenever any important repairs or renewals are
made. The survey shall be such as to ensure that the necessary repairs or renewals
have been effectively made, that the materials and workmanship of such repairs or
renewals are in all respects satisfactory and that the ship complies in all respects
with the applicable requirements.
2.1.2 As to the prevention of pollution by noxious liquid substances in
bulk, every ship carrying the above substances shall be subject to the surveys
specified below:
.1 an initial survey according to 2.1.1.1;
.2 a renewal survey according to 2.1.1.2, except where regulations 10.2, 10.5,
10.6 or 10.7 of Annex II to MARPOL 73/78 are applicable;
.3 an intermediate survey according to 2.1.1.3;
.4 an annual survey according to 2.1.1.4 to ensure that the structure, equip-
ment, systems, fittings, arrangements and materials have been maintained in ac-
cordance with paragraph 3 of regulation 8 of Annex II to MARPOL 73/78;
.5 an occasional survey depending on the circumstances, which shall be made
during the repair as a result of inspections prescribed in paragraph 3.3 of regula-
tion 8 of Annex II to MARPOL 73/78.
2.1.3 As to the prevention of pollution by sewage, every ship engaged in in-
ternational voyages of 400 gross tonnage and above, as well as every ship engaged
in international voyages of less than 400 gross tonnage which is certified to carry

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more than 15 persons according to regulation 4 of Annex IV to MARPOL 73/78
shall be subject to the surveys specified below:
.1 an initial survey according to 2.1.1.1 within the scope of the requirements
of Annex IV to MARPOL 73/78;
.2 a renewal survey according to 2.1.1.2, except where regulations 8.2, 8.5, 8,6
or 8.7 of Annex IV to MARPOL 73/78 are applicable;
.3 an occasional survey according to 2.1.1.5;
2.1.4 As to the prevention of pollution by garbage every ship shall be subject
to the surveys according to 2.1.1.1, 2.1.1.2, 2.1.1.4 and 2.1.1.5:
2.1.5 As to the prevention of air pollution every ship of 400 gross tonnage
and above, as well as every MODU, FOP and FPU shall be subject to the surveys
specified below according to Resolution MEРC.132(53):
.1 an initial survey according to 2.1.1.1;
.2 a renewal survey at intervals not exceeding 5 years, except where regula-
tions 9.2, 9.5, 9.6 or 9.7 of Annex VI to MARPOL 73/78. This survey shall be such
as to ensure that the equipment, systems, arrangements and materials fully comply
with applicable requirements;
.3 an intermediate survey according to 2.1.1.3;
.4 an annual survey according to 2.1.1.4 to ensure that the equipment, systems,
arrangements and materials have been maintained in accordance with paragraph 4
of regulation 5 of Annex VI to MARPOL 73/78;
.5 an occasional survey according to 2.1.1.5, according to the circumstances,
which shall be made during a repair as a result of inspections prescribed in para-
graph 4 of regulation 5 of Annex VI to MARPOL 73/78.
2.1.6 As to the prevention of air pollution from engines every engine covered
by the requirements of regulation 13 of Annex VI to MARPOL 73/78 shall be
subject to the surveys specified below:
.1 a pre-certificaton survey according to the NOx Technical Code and to the
developed on its basis Guidelines on the Application of Provisions of the Techni-
cal Code on Control of Emission of Nitrogen Oxides from Marine Diesel Engines;
.2 an initial survey of every engine having Engine International Air Pollution Pre-
vention Certificate (Form 2.4.40) with Supplement (Form 2.4.41) shall be conducted
on board a ship after the engine is installed but before it is placed in service. This survey
may lead (as regards compliance with regulation 13 of Annex VI to MARPOL 73/78)
to issuance of the International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate (Form 2.4.6) dur-
ing the ship’s initial survey for compliance with Annex VI to MARPOL 73/78;
.3 special, intermediate and annual surveys, which shall be conducted as part
of the ship’s surveys required by regulation 5 of Annex VI to MARPOL 73/78,

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to ensure that the engine continues to fully comply with the provisions of regula-
tion 13 of Annex VI to MARPOL 73/78 and NOx Technical Code.
2.1.7 No changes shall be made in the equipment, systems, arrangements and
materials covered by the above surveys without the express approval of the Rus-
sian Maritime Register of Shipping1.

2.2 SCOPE OF SURVEYS

2.2.1 The scope of surveys and intervals between them are given in Table 2.2.1.
The surveys listed in item 1 of Table 2.2.1 are performed considering the relevant
IACS Unified Interpretation МРС96 (Apr. 2009) set out in Annex to the Rules for
the Classification and Construction of Sea-Going Ships “Unified Interpretations of
the International Association of Classification Societies” (published in electronic
form as a separate edition).

T a b l e 2.2.1
Symbols:
O – examination with provision of measures to enable the items involved to be made accessible
for examination, to be opened up or dismantled, if necessary;
C – external examination;
M – measurements of wear, clearances, insulation resistance, etc.;
H – pressure tests (hydraulic, pneumatic);
P – testing of machinery, equipment and arrangements under working conditions, external ex-
amination included;
E – control of availability of documents in force and/or brands confirming the checking of moni-
toring instruments by the competent bodies, if they are subject thereto.
Ship survey
Intermediate

Nos Item of survey

Annual

Special
Initial

1 Equipment and arrangements for the prevention of pollution by oil

1.1 Tanks (segregated ballast, slop, cargo, oil fuel, ОН ОМН
oil residues (sludge) and oily bilge water holding
tanks)
1.2 Crude oil washing system ОНР Р Р ОНР
1.3 15 ppm bilge separator ОР1 Р1 Р1 ОМНР1

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Hereinafter referred to as “the Register”.

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1.4 15 ppm bilge alarm EMР MР MР EMР
1.5 Automatic stopping device OP Р Р OP
1.6 Standard discharge connection C C C C
1.7 Discharge monitoring and control system for bal- ОМР МР МР ОМР
last and washing water
1.8 Oil content meter ЕМР МР МР ЕМР
1.9 Oil/water interface detectors in slop tanks ЕМР МР МР ЕМР
1.10 Pumping and discharge arrangement for oily bilge ОНР Р Р ОНР
water
1.11 Pumping and discharge arrangement for oil ОНР Р Р ОНР
residues (sludge)
1.12 Instrumentation Е Е Е Е
2 Equipment and arrangements for the prevention of pollution by noxious liquid substances
in bulk
2.1 Tanks (segregated ballast, slop, cargo) ОН ОМН
2.2 Pumps, pipelines, arrangements for cargo unload- ОР Р Р ОМР
ing and tank stripping
2.3 Ventilation equipment for removal of cargo resi- ОМР Р Р ОМР
dues
2.4 Tank washing equipment ОНР Р Р ОНР
2.5 Instrumentation Е Е Е Е
3 Equipment and arrangements for the prevention of pollution by sewage
3.1 Sewage treatment plant ОР2 ОМР2
3.2 Sewage comminution and disinfection system ОР ОМР
3.3 Holding tanks О ОМ
3.4 Sewage discharge system ОР ОР
3.5 Standard discharge connection C C
3.6 Instrumentation Е Е
4 Equipment and arrangements for the prevention of pollution by garbage
4.1 Incinerator ОР Р Р ОМР
4.2 Garbage comminuters and compactors ОР Р ОР
4.3 Garbage receptacles С С С
4.4 Instrumentation Е Е Е
5 Equipment and arrangements for the prevention of air pollution
5.1 Engines covered by regulation 13 of Annex VI to ОМР ОМ ОМ ОМ
MARPOL73/78
5.2 Arrangements for conversion of the engines to ОР Р Р ОР
fuel oil with low sulfur content
5.3 Exhaust gas cleaning system to reduce SOx emis- ОМР Р Р ОМР
sions
5.4 Approved method to ensure that the engine com- ОМР Р Р ОМР
plies with the applicable NOx limit
5.5 Volatile organic compounds vapours collection ОР Р Р ОР
system

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 Table 2.2.1 – continued
5.6 Incinerators ОМР Р Р ОМР
5.7 Instrumentation Е Е Е Е
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At annual surveys of ships flying the RF flag, the results of the sample analysis carried out
by a recognized laboratory shall be submitted. At initial survey and special surveys of ships flying
any flag, sample extraction is made being witnessed by a surveyor to the Register with subsequent
submission of the results of the sample analysis made by a recognized laboratory.
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At initial survey and special surveys of ships flying the RF flag, conclusion of state sanitary
authorities is submitted to confirm compliance of the plants with the requirements of Annex VI to
MARPOL 73/78.

2.3 CERTIFICATES ISSUED

2.3.1 When authorized by administrations and after initial or renewal surveys,

as well as pre-certification surveys of engines, the Register issues the following
certificates:
.1 International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate (Form 2.4.5) issued to any
oil tanker of 150 gross tonnage and above with Supplement (Form 2.4.26) and any
other ship of 400 gross tonnage and above with Supplement (Form 2.4.20) which
are engaged in voyages to ports or offshore terminals under the jurisdiction of
other Parties to MARPOL 73/78;
.2 International Pollution Prevention Certificate for the Carriage of Noxious
Liquid Substances in Bulk (Form 2.4.7) issued to any ship intended to carry nox-
ious liquid substances in bulk (exept substances listed in Chapter 17 of IBC Code)
and engaged in voyages to ports or offshore terminals under the jurisdiction of
other Parties to MARPOL 73/78;
.3 International Sewage Pollution Certificate (Form 2.4.9) issued to any
ship of 400 gross tonnage and above, as well as any ship of less than 400 gross
tonnage which is certified to carry more than 15 persons, engaged in voy-
ages to ports or offshore terminals under the jurisdiction of other Parties to
MARPOL 73/78;
.4 Certificate of Compliance of Equipment and Arrangements of the Ship with
the Requirements of Annex V to MARPOL 73/78 (Form 2.4.15) issued to any ship
engaged in voyages to ports or to offshore terminals under the jurisdiction of other
Parties to MARPOL 73/78;
.5 International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate (Form 2.4.6) with Supple-
ment (Form 2.4.23) issued to any ship of 400 gross tonnage and above engaged
in voyages to ports or offshore terminals under the jurisdiction of other Parties to
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 .6 Engine International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate (Form 2.4.40)
with Supplement (Form 2.4.41) issued to any engine covered by regulation 13 of
Annex VI to MARPOL 73/78 and installed on a ship which is engaged in interna-
tional voyages irrespective of the ship’s gross tonnage for the whole service life
of this engine.

3 TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION

3.1 At initial survey of ships for compliance with the requirements of

MARPOL 73/78, availability on board the ship of all the required documentation
according to 19.7.5, 19.7.6, 19.8.3, 19.9.3, 19.10.3 and 19.13.3, Part V “Technical
Supervision during Construction of Ships” of the Rules for Technical Supervision
during Construction of Ships and Manufacture of Materials and Products for Ships
(whichever is applicable) shall be verified.
In addition to the above, it is necessary to verify availability on board the ship
of the following documentation:
.1 approved documentation on operational procedures and ballast arrange-
ments for oil tankers having special ballast arrangements (if applicable);
.2 Prompt Access System to Computerised, Shore-Based Damage Stability
and Residual Structural Strength Calculation Programs User Manual, Agreement
with the Shore Center of Damage Stability and Residual Structural Strength Cal-
culations, as well as a copy of Certificate of Firm Conformity (Form 7.1.27) of this
shore center (for oil tankers of 5000 deadweight and above);
.3 Ozone Depleting Substances Record Book (if applicable);
.4 approved EGCS-SOx Operating Manual (scheme A) (if applicable);
.5 approved EGCS-SOx Operating Manual (scheme B) (if applicable);
.6 copy of SOx Emission Compliance Certificate/Certificate of Unit Approval
for Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems (Form 2.4.42) (if applicable);
.7 approved Onboard Monitoring Manual (if applicable);
.8 approved SOx Emission Control Area (SECA) Compliance Plan (when
EGCS-SOx is used);
.9 procedure for operations on preparation of the ship’s fuel oil system for
running on low sulphur fuel oil with sulphur content according to regulation 14.4
of Annex VI to MARPOL 73/78, prior to entry into the SOx emission control area
and the relevant ship’s log book for recording the volume of low sulphur fuel oil
in each tank, as well as the date, time and position of the ship when any fuel-oil-
change-over operation is completed;

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 .10 Volatile Organic Compounds Management Plan (for oil tankers carrying
crude oil, if applicable);
.11 Operation Manual for cargo vapours discharge system (for oil tankers, if
applicable);
.12 approved Ship to Ship Transfer Operation Plan (for oil tankers from 1 Jan-
uary 2011, if applicable);
.13 programme and test results to determine a quantity of residues in cargo
tanks, pumps and associated piping on ships certified to carry noxious liquid sub-
stances in bulk.
3.2 At special, annual and intermediate surveys of ships for compliance
with the requirements of MARPOL 73/78, the availability on board the ship
of documentation according to 3.1 shall be verified, as well as of the following
documentation:
.1 Document of Compliance according to provisions of condition assessment
scheme (CAS) (for oil tankers, if applicable);
.2 full complement of previous Survey Reports, including measurement re-
sults of hull members, records of repairs, as well as Report of Oil Tanker Survey
within condition assessment scheme (CAS);
.3 record books of engines parameters for engines covered by the require-
ments of NOx Technical Code;
.4 bunker delivery notes.

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 PART II. SHIP’S CONSTRUCTION,
EQUIPMENT AND ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE PREVENTION
OF POLLUTION BY OIL

1 DEFINITIONS AND EXPLANATIONS

1.1 In the present Part the following definitions and explanations have been
adopted.
W i n g t a n k means any tank adjacent to the side shell plating.
L i g h t w e i g h t means the displacement of a ship in metric tons without
cargo, fuel, lubricating oil, ballast water, fresh water and feed water in tanks, con-
sumable stores, and passengers and crew and their effects.
D e a d w e i g h t ( D W ) means the difference between the displacement of a
ship in water of a density of 1,025 t/m3 at the load waterline corresponding to the
assigned summer freeboard and the lightweight of the ship.
L e n g t h ( L ) means 96 per cent of the total length on a waterline at 85 per cent
of the least moulded depth measured from the top of the keel, or the length from the
foreside of the stem to the axis of the rudder stock on that waterline, if that be greater.
In ships designed with a rake of keel the waterline on which this length is measured
shall be parallel to the designed waterline. The length (L) shall be measured in metres.
A n n i v e r s a r y d a t e means the day and the month of each year, which
will correspond to the date of expiry of the International Oil Pollution Prevention
Certificate.
F u e l o i l means heavy distillates or residues from crude oil or blends of
such materials intended for use as a fuel for the production of heat or power of a
quality equivalent to the specification acceptable to IMO.
M a j o r c o n v e r s i o n means a conversion of a ship:
which substantially alters the dimensions or carrying capacity of the ship; or
which changes the type of the ship; or
the intent of which in the opinion of the Administration is substantially to
prolong its life; or
which otherwise so alters the ship that, if it were a new ship, it would be-
come subject to relevant provisions of MARPOL 73/78 not applicable as an
existing ship.
Notwithstanding the provisions of this definition:
conversion of an oil tanker of 20 000 t deadweight and above delivered on or
before 1 June 1982, as defined in regulation 1.28.3 of Annex I to MARPOL 73/78,

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to meet the requirements of regulation 18 of this Annex shall not be deemed to
constitute a major conversion for the purposes of this Annex;
conversion of an oil tanker delivered before 6 July 1996, as defined in regula-
tion 1.28.5 of Annex I to MARPOL 73/78, to meet the requirements of regulation
19 or regulation 20 of this Annex shall not be deemed to constitute a major conver-
sion for the purposes of this Annex;
alterations or modifications necessary for moving of an existing FPU (FPSO,
FPO or FSO) to another area shall not be deemed to constitute a major conversion
for the purposes of Annex I to MARPOL 73/78.
S e g r e g a t e d b a l l a s t means the ballast water introduced into a tank
which is completely separated from the cargo oil and fuel oil system and which
is permanently allocated to the carriage of ballast or to the carriage of ballast or
cargoes other than oil or noxious liquid substances.
C o m b i n a t i o n c a r r i e r means a ship designed to carry either oil or
solid cargoes in bulk.
I n s t a n t a n e o u s r a t e o f d i s c h a r g e o f o i l c o n t e n t means
the rate of discharge of oil in litres per hour at any instant divided by the speed of
the ship in knots at the same instant (the definition is not applicable to FPSO/FSO
at the site of their operation inasmuch as this definition shall apply to the ship
proceeding en route).
A m i d s h i p s is at the middle of the length (L).
Designated pump for oil residues (sludge) disposal
means any pump used for the disposal of oil residues (sludge) through the standard
discharge connection referred to in regulation 13 of Annex I to MARPOL 73/78,
or any pump used to transfer oil residues (sludge) to any other approved means of
oil residues (sludge) disposal such as an incinerator, auxiliary boiler suitable for
burning oil residues (sludge) or other acceptable means which are prescribed in
paragraph 3.2 of the Supplement (Form 2.4.20 or 2.4.26) to the International Oil
Pollution Prevention Certificate (Form 2.4.5).
O i l t a n k e r means a ship constructed or adapted primarily to carry oil in
bulk in its cargo spaces and includes combination carriers, any “NLS tanker” as de-
fined in Part III “Ship’s Construction, Equipment and Arrangements for the Preven-
tion of Pollution by Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk”, and any gas carrier as de-
fined in regulation 3.20 of Chapter II-1 of SOLAS 74 (as amended), when carrying
a cargo or part cargo of oil in bulk (FPSO and FSO not included in the definition).
C r u d e o i l t a n k e r means a ship engaged in trade of carrying crude oil.
C a t e g o r y 1 o i l t a n k e r means an oil tanker of 20 000 tonnes dead-
weight and above carrying crude oil, fuel oil, heavy diesel oil or lubricating oil as

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cargo, and deadweight of 30 000 tonnes deadweight and above carrying oil other
than the above, which does not comply with the requirements for oil tankers deliv-
ered after 1 June 1982, as defined below.
C a t e g o r y 2 o i l t a n k e r means an oil tanker of 20 000 tonnes dead-
weight and above carrying crude oil, fuel oil, heavy diesel oil or lubricating oil
as cargo, and of 30 000 tonnes deadweight and above carrying oil other than the
above, which complies with the requirements for oil tankers delivered after 1 June
1982, as defined below.
C a t e g o r y 3 o i l t a n k e r means an oil tanker of 5 000 tonnes dead-
weight and above but less than that specified above for Category 1 or Category 2
oil tankers.
O i l t a n k e r d e l i v e r e d o n o r b e f o r e 1 J u n e 1 9 8 2 means
an oil tanker:
for which the building contract was placed on or before 1 June 1979; or
in the absence of a building contract, the keel of which was laid or which was
at a similar stage of construction on or before 1 January 1980; or
the delivery of which was on or before 1 June 1982; or
which has undergone a major conversion on the date of placing the contract,
or beginning the construction work, or completing those work, or before these
dates corresponding to the above dates during the construction accordingly.
O i l t a n k e r d e l i v e r e d a f t e r 1 J u n e 1 9 8 2 means an oil tanker:
for which the building contract was placed after 1 June 1979; or
in the absence of a building contract, the keel of which was laid or which was
at a similar stage of construction after 1 January 1980; or
the delivery of which was after 1 June 1982; or
which has undergone a major conversion after the date of placing the contract,
or beginning the construction work, or completing those work, corresponding to
the above dates during the construction accordingly.
O i l t a n k e r d e l i v e r e d b e f o r e 6 J u l y 1 9 9 6 means an oil tanker:
for which the building contract was placed before 6 July 1993; or
in the absence of a building contract, the keel of which was laid or which was
at a similar stage of construction before 6 January 1994; or
the delivery of which was before 6 July 1996; or
which has undergone a major conversion on the date of placing the contract,
or beginning the construction work, or completing those work, or before these
dates corresponding to the above dates during the construction accordingly.
O i l t a n k e r d e l i v e r e d o n o r a f t e r 6 J u l y 1 9 9 6 means an
oil tanker:

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 for which the building contract was placed on or after 6 July 1993; or
in the absence of a building contract, the keel of which was laid or which was
at a similar stage of construction on or after 6 January 1994; or
the delivery of which was on or after 6 July 1996; or
which has undergone a major conversion on the date of placing the contract,
or beginning the construction work, or completing those work, or after these dates
corresponding to the above dates during the construction accordingly.
O i l t a n k e r d e l i v e r e d o n o r a f t e r 1 F e b r u a r y 2 0 0 2 means
an oil tanker:
for which the building contract was placed on or after 1 February 1999; or
in the absence of a building contract, the keel of which was laid or which was
at a similar stage of construction on or after 1 August 1999; or
the delivery of which was on or after 1 February 2002; or
which has undergone a major conversion on the date of placing the contract,
or beginning the construction work, or completing those work, or after these dates
corresponding to the above dates during the construction accordingly.
O i l t a n k e r d e l i v e r e d o n o r a f t e r 1 J a n u a r y 2 0 1 0 means
an oil tanker:
for which the building contract was placed on or after 1 January 2007; or
in the absence of a building contract, the keel of which was laid or which was
at a similar stage of construction on or after 1 July 2007; or
the delivery of which was on or after 1 January 2010; or
which has undergone a major conversion on the date of placing the contract,
or beginning the construction work, or completing those work, or after these dates
corresponding to the above dates during the construction accordingly.
P r o d u c t c a r r i e r means an oil tanker engaged in the trade of carrying oil
other than crude oil.
O i l y b i l g e w a t e r means water which may be contaminated by oil re-
sulting from things such as leakage or maintenance work in machinery spaces.
Any liquid entering the bilge system including bilge wells, bilge piping, tank top
or bilge holding tanks is considered oily bilge water.
O i l y m i x t u r e means a mixture with any oil content.
O i l means petroleum in any form including crude oil, fuel oil, oil residues
(sludge), oil refuse and refined products (other than those petrochemicals which
are subject to the provisions of Annex II to MARPOL 73/78) and, without limit-
ing the generality of the foregoing, includes the substances listed in Appendix I of
Annex I to MARPOL 73/78.
H e a v y g r a d e o i l means any of the following:

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 crude oils having a density at 15 °C higher than 900 kg/m3;
oils, other than crude oils, having either a density at 15 °C higher than
900 kg/m3 or a kinetic viscosity at 50 °C higher than 180 mm2/s; or
bitumen, tar and their emulsions.
O i l f u e l means any oil used as fuel in connection with the propulsion and
auxiliary machinery of the ship in which such oil is carried.
S l u d g e means part of oil, which due to its consistence is not liable to con-
ventional pumping or processing and requires special methods and devices for
disposal from the ship.
O i l r e s i d u e s ( s l u d g e ) means the residual waste oil products gener-
ated during the normal operation of a ship such as those resulting from the pu-
rification of fuel or lubricating oil for main and auxiliary machinery, separated
waste oil from oil filtering equipment, waste oil collected in drip trays, and waste
hydraulic and lubricating oils.
F o r w a r d a n d a f t e r p e r p e n d i c u l a r s shall be taken at the forward
and after ends of the length (L). The forward perpendicular shall coincide with the
foreside of the stem on the waterline on which the length is measured.
Vo l u m e s a n d a r e a s i n a s h i p shall be calculated in all cases to
moulded lines.
E x h a u s t e d o i l means exhausted lubricating oil, hydraulic oil or other
hydrocarbon based liquids, which are not suitable for use in machinery due to
deterioration and contamination.
S e p a r a t e d s l u d g e means sludge resulting from purification of fuel and
lubricating oil.
S l o p t a n k means any tank specifically designated for the collection of
tank drainings, tank washings and other oily mixtures.
C o n s t r u c t e d s h i p means a ship the keel of which is laid or which is at
a similar stage of construction.
H y p o t h e t i c a l o u t f l o w o f o i l means an outflow in case of as-
sumed damage of the ship calculated as defined in regulation 25 of Annex I to
MARPOL 73/78.
1 5 p p m b i l g e s e p a r a t o r may include any combination of a separa-
tor, filter or coalescer, and also a single unit designed to produce an effluent with
oil content not exceeding 15 ppm.
1 5 p p m b i l g e a l a r m means a device giving off a signal whenever the
oil content in the effluent exceeds 15 ppm.
S h i p d e l i v e r e d o n o r b e f o r e 3 1 D e c e m b e r 1 9 7 9 means
a ship:

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 for which the building contract was placed on or before 31 December 1975; or
in the absence of a building contract, the keel of which was laid or which was
at a similar stage of construction on or before 31 July 1976; or
the delivery of which was on or before 31 December 1979; or
which has undergone a major conversion on the date of placing the contract,
or beginning the construction work, or completing those work, or before these
dates corresponding to the above dates during the construction accordingly.
S h i p d e l i v e r e d a f t e r 3 1 D e c e m b e r 1 9 7 9 means a ship:
for which the building contract was placed after 31 December 1975; or
in the absence of a building contract, the keel of which was laid or which was
at a similar stage of construction after 30 June 1976; or
the delivery of which was after 31 December 1979; or
which has undergone a major conversion after the date of placing the contract,
or beginning the construction work, or completing those work, corresponding to
the above dates during the construction accordingly.
O i l r e s i d u e s ( s l u d g e ) i n c i n e r a t o r s mean the following:
main and auxiliary steam boilers with appropriate oil residues (sludge) pro-
cessing systems;
heaters of thermal liquid systems with appropriate oil residues (sludge) pro-
cessing systems;
incinerators with appropriate oil residues (sludge) processing systems de-
signed for oil residues (sludge) incineration;
inert gas systems with appropriate oil residues (sludge) processing systems.
C r u d e o i l m e a n s any liquid hydrocarbon mixture occurring naturally
in the earth whether or not treated to render it suitable for transporting and
includes:
crude oil from which certain distillate fractions may have been removed;
crude oil to which certain distillate fractions may have been added.
T a n k means an enclosed space, which is formed by the permanent structure
of a ship and which is designed for the carriage of liquid in bulk.
O i l y b i l g e w a t e r h o l d i n g t a n k means a tank collecting oily bilge
water prior to its discharge, transfer or disposal.
O i l r e s i d u e s ( s l u d g e ) t a n k means a tank which holds oil residues
(sludge) from which sludge may be disposed directly through the standard dis-
charge connection or any other approved means of disposal.
C e n t r e t a n k means any tank inboard of a longitudinal bulkhead.
C l e a n b a l l a s t means the ballast in a tank which since oil was last carried
therein, has been so cleaned that effluent therefrom if it were discharged from a

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ship which is stationary into clean calm water on a clear day would not produce
visible traces of oil on the surface of the water or on adjoining shorelines or cause
a sludge or emulsion to be deposited beneath the surface of the water or upon
adjoining shorelines. If the ballast is discharged through an oil discharge monitor-
ing and control system approved by the Administration, evidence based on such
a system to the effect that instantaneous rate of discharge of oil content did not
exceed 30 litres per nautical mile shall be determinative that the ballast was clean,
notwithstanding the presence of visible traces.
B r e a d t h ( B ) means diesel the maximum breadth of the ship measured
amidships to the moulded line of the frame in a ship with a metal shell and to the
outer surface of the hull in a ship with a shell of any other material. The breadth
(B) is measured in metres.

2 TYPES AND SCOPE OF SURVEYS

2.1 The types and scope of surveys, as well as documents issued by the Regis-
ter are given in Part I “Regulations for Technical Supervision”.

3 MARPOL 73/78 REQUIREMENTS FOR OIL TANKERS

3.1 SEGREGATED BALLAST TANKS

3.1.1 Every crude oil tanker of 20 000 tonnes deadweight and above and ev-
ery product carrier of 30 000 tonnes deadweight and above delivered after 1 June
1982, as defined in Section 1, shall be provided with segregated ballast tanks and
shall comply with paragraphs 2, 3 and 4, or 5 as appropriate, of regulation 18 of
Annex I to MARPOL 73/78.
3.1.2 Every crude oil tanker of 40 000 tonnes deadweight and above delivered
on or before 1 June 1982, as defined in Section 1 shall be provided with segregated
ballast tanks and shall comply with the requirements of paragraphs 2 and 3 of
regulation 18 of Annex I to MARPOL 73/78.
Notwithstanding the above, these oil tankers may have no segregated ballast
tanks provided the following conditions are satisfied simultaneously:
oil tankers operate with a cargo tank cleaning procedure using the
crude oil washing in accordance with regulations 33 and 35 of Annex I to
MARPOL 75/78; and

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 oil tankers are not intended to carry crude oil which is not suitable for crude
oil washing.
3.1.3 Every product carrier of 40 000 tonnes deadweight and above delivered
on or before 1 June 1982, as defined in Section 1 segregated ballast tanks shall be
provided with segregated ballast tanks and shall comply with the requirements of
paragraphs 2 and 3 of regulation 18 of Annex I to MARPOL 73/78, or alternatively
operate with dedicated clean ballast tanks in accordance with the provisions of
paragraphs 8.1 to 8.4 of regulation 18 of Annex I to MARPOL 73/78.
3.1.4 In every crude oil tanker of 20 000 tonnes deadweight and above and
every product carrier of 30 000 tonnes deadweight and above delivered after
1 June 1982, as defined in Section 1, except those tankers delivered on or after
6 July 1996 that meet the double hull and double bottom requirements in accor-
dance with regulation 19 of Annex I to MARPOL 73/78, the segregated ballast
tanks required to provide the capacity to comply with the requirements of para-
graph 2 of regulation 18 of Annex I to MARPOL 73/78, which are located within
the cargo tank length, shall be arranged in accordance with the requirements of
paragraphs 13, 14 and 15 of regulation 18 of Annex I to MARPOL 73/78 to provide
a measure of protection against oil outflow in the event of grounding or collision.
3.1.5 Any oil tanker of less than 150 m in length may be considered by the
Register as a segregated ballast tanker, provided that the draught of the tanker is
calculated by one of the recommended formulae given in Table 3.1.5.

T a b l e 3.1.5
Minimum
Formula

Minimum draught Mean Minimum mean Maximum trim,

draught at stern,
at bow, in m draught, in m draught, in m in m
in m
A – – 0,2 + 0,032 L – (0,024-6×10–5 L) L
B 0,700 + 0,0170 L 2,3 + 0,030 L – 1,550 + 0,023 L 1,600 + 0,013 L
C 0,5000 + 0,0225 L 2,0000 + 0,0275 L – – –
Note:
A – applied for ships of 50 to 150 m in length. Therewith, good ballast conditions during sail-
ing in weather up to and including Beaufort scale 5 are provided.
B – good ballast conditions during sailing in weather up to and including Beaufort scale 6 are
provided. The formulae of minimum draught at bow and stern, or minimum mean draught or mini-
mum trim may be used in calculation.
C – contains certain increased draughts to prevent the propeller emergence and slamming.

Taking into consideration the unique operating requirements, the surveyor

to the Register shall make certain that the particular oil tanker has a sufficient

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ballast capacity for safe operation. In any case the stability shall be examined
independently.
3.1.6 Any oil tanker which is not required to be provided with segregated
ballast tanks in accordance with 3.1.1 to 3.1.3 may, however, be qualified as a
segregated ballast tanker, provided that it complies with the requirements of para-
graphs 2, 3, 4 or 5 of regulation 18 of Annex I to MARPOL 73/78.
3.1.7 Oil tankers delivered on or before 1 June 1982, as defined in Section 1,
having special ballast arrangements shall be so constructed or operate in such a
manner that they comply at all times with the draught and trim requirements set
out in paragraph 2 of regulation 18 of Annex I to MARPOL 73/78 without re-
course to the use of ballast water, provided that the requirements of paragraph 10
of regulation 18 of Annex I to MARPOL 73/78 are complied with.
3.1.8 Oil tankers of 70 000 tonnes deadweight and above delivered after
31 December 1979, as defined in Section 1, shall be provided with segregated
ballast tanks and shall comply with paragraphs 2, 3 and 4, or 5 of regulation 18 of
Annex I to MARPOL 73/78.
3.1.9 Provision may be made for emergency discharge of the segregated bal-
last by means of a connection to a cargo pump through a portable spool piece.
In this case, non-return valves shall be fitted on the segregated ballast con-
nections to prevent the passage of oil to the segregated ballast tanks. The portable
spool piece shall be mounted in a conspicuous position in the pump room and a
permanent notice restricting its use shall be prominently displayed adjacent to it.
3.1.10 Segregated ballast tanks shall be provided with independent ballast
pumps and pipelines, intended exclusively for the intake of ballast water from the
sea and discharge it into the sea. The segregated ballast pipelines and tanks shall
not be connected to the pipelines of the freshwater system. The segregated ballast
tanks shall not be used for the carriage of any cargo or for storage of any ship’s
stores or materials.

3.2 SLOP TANKS

3.2.1 Every oil tanker of 150 gross tonnage and above shall be provided with
a slop tank or combination of slop tanks in accordance with the requirements of
regulation 29 of Annex I to MARPOL 73/78. In oil tankers delivered on or before
31 December 1979, as defined in Section 1, any cargo tank may be designated
as a slop tank. The capacity of a slop tank or combination of slop tanks shall
comply with the requirements of paragraph 2.3 of regulation 29 of Annex I to
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 3.2.2 Oil tankers of 70 000 tonnes deadweight and above delivered after
31 December 1979, as defined in Section 1, shall be provided with at least two
slop tanks.
3.2.3 Inlets, outlets and baffles of slop tanks shall be so positioned as to avoid
excessive turbulence and entrainment of oil or emulsion with the water.
3.2.4 The requirements of regulation 29 of Annex I to MARPOL 73/78 maybe
waived for any oil tanker in the following cases:
.1 an oil tanker is engaged in voyages of 72 hours or less in duration within
50 miles or less from the nearest land, provided that the oil tanker is engaged
exclusively in trades between ports or terminals within a State Party to Annex I
to MARPOL 73/78, provided also that all oily mixtures are retained on board
for their subsequent discharge to reception facilities, and that the Administra-
tion ascertains that such reception facilities are adequate to receive such oily
mixtures;
.2 an oil tanker is engaged in the carriage of asphalt, provided that all residues
are retained on board for the subsequent discharge of the residues and tank wash-
ings to reception facilities;
.3 an oil tanker of less than 150 gross tonnage, provided that oil is retained on
board for subsequent discharge of all tank washings to reception facilities.
3.2.5 The requirements of regulation 29 of Annex I to MARPOL 73/78 apply
to ships other than oil tankers fitted with cargo spaces of an aggregate capacity of
200 m3 and above specially designed and used to carry oil. The said requirements
also apply to FPU (FPSO and FSO).
These provisions are not applicable if the total capacity of these spaces is less
than 1000 m3, provided oil residues (sludge) and tank washings are retained on
board for subsequent discharge to reception facilities.
3.2.6 Where a pipeline is provided for discharge of oily bilge water from ma-
chinery spaces to slop tanks, it shall be provided with a reliable means to prevent
cargo or vapour from penetrating into machinery spaces.

3.3 CARGO TANKS

3.3.1 Every oil tanker of 150 gross tonnage and above delivered after 31 De-
cember 1979, but before 1 January 2010, and delivered on or before 31 December
1979, which falls into one of the following categories:
a tanker, the delivery of which is after 1 January 1977, or
a tanker to which both the following conditions apply:
delivery is not later than 1 January 1977, and

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 no building contract has previously been placed, but the keel is laid, or the
tanker is at a similar stage of construction after 30 June 1974,
as regards limitations of size and arrangement of cargo tanks, as well as pipe-
lines connecting cargo tanks and pipelines running through cargo tanks shall com-
ply with the provisions of regulation 26 of Annex I to MARPOL 73/78.

3.4 CRUDE OIL WASHING SYSTEM

3.4.1 Every crude oil tanker of 20 000 tonnes deadweight and above delivered
after 1 June 1982, as defined in Section 1, shall be fitted with a crude oil washing
system. This system shall fully comply with the requirements of regulation 33 of
Annex I to MARPOL 73/78 within one year after the tanker was first engaged in
the trade of carrying crude oil or by the end of the third voyage carrying crude oil
suitable for crude oil washing, whichever occurs later.
3.4.2 FPU (FPSO and FSO) shall be fitted with a crude oil washing system if
the properties of the oil extracted are suitable for crude oil washing.
3.4.3 Any cargo or slop tank fitted with a crude oil washing system shall be
provided with an inert gas system in accordance with the requirements of 9.16,
Part VIII “Systems and Piping” of the Rules for the Classification and Construc-
tion of Sea-Going Ships.
3.4.4 The crude oil washing system and associated equipment and arrange-
ments (piping, tank washing machines, pumps, stripping system and ballast
pipelines) shall comply with Specifications for the Design, Operation and Con-
trol of Crude Oil Washing Systems in accordance with the provisions of Resolu-
tion A.446(XI), as amended by Resolutions A.497(XII) and A.897(21), as well as
the requirements of 9.12, Part VIII “Systems and Piping” of Rules for the Clas-
sification and Construction of Sea-Going Ships.

3.5 REQUIREMENTS OF ANNEX I TO MARPOL 73/78

FOR DOUBLE HULL OF OIL TANKERS

3.5.1 Cargo tanks protection.

3.5.1.1 Double hull (double sides and double bottom) of oil tankers of
600 tonnes deadweight and above delivered on and after 6 July 1996, as defined
in Section 1, shall comply with the requirements of regulation 19 of Annex I to
MARPOL 73/78.
3.5.1.2 Oil tankers of 5 000 tonnes deadweight and above delivered before
6 July 1996, as defined in Section 1, shall comply with the double hull require-

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ments in accordance with paragraphs 2 to 5, 7 and 8 of regulation 19 of Annex I
to MARPOL 73/78, considering conditions specified in regulation 20 of Annex I
to MARPOL 73/78.
3.5.1.3 Oil tankers of 600 t deadweight and above carrying heavy grade oil
as cargo regardless of the date of delivery shall meet double hull and double bot-
tom requirements according to paragraphs 2 to 8 of regulation 19 of Annex I to
MARPOL 73/78, on conditions specified in regulation 21 of this Annex.
3.5.1.4 For FPU (FPSO and FSO) it is recommended to apply regulations
19.3.1, 19.3.6, 19.7 and 19.8 of Annex I to MARPOL 73/78.
3.5.1.5 Notwithstanding compliance with the requirements of 3.5.1.3 on ships
operating in the Antarctic area, they are prohibited to carry in bulk as cargo or carry
and use as fuel heavy grade oil listed in regulation 43 of Annex I to MARPOL 73/78.
3.5.2 Cargo pump rooms protection.
3.5.2.1 On oil tankers of 5000 t deadweight and above constructed on or after
1 January 2007, cargo pump rooms shall be provided with the following protec-
tive means in accordance with the requirements of regulation 22 of Annex I to
MARPOL 73/78:
.1 on these ships cargo pump rooms shall be provided with a double bottom.
The double bottom protecting the cargo pump room may be a void tank, a ballast
tank or, unless prohibited by other regulations, an oil fuel tank;
.2 ballast pumps shall be provided with suitable arrangements to ensure ef-
ficient discharge from double bottom tanks;
.3 ballast system pipelines may be fitted within the double bottom of cargo
pump rooms, provided that any damage to these pipelines shall not affect opera-
tion of the cargo system;
.4 suction wells within the double bottom of cargo pump rooms shall be as
small as practicable, and the distance between the well bottom and the ship’s base
line measured at right angles to the ship’s base line shall be not less than half
height of the double bottom.
3.5.2.2 In case the cargo pump room bottom or part thereof (cases NO 2
and NO 3, Fig. 3.5.2.2) is located above the ship’s base line (BL) by at least the
minimum height required in regulation 22.2 of Annex I to MARPOL 73/78, there
will be no need for a double bottom construction in way of the pump room or
part thereof.
In case the part of the pump room is located below the minimum height
required in regulation 22.2, this part of the pump room shall serve as a dou-
ble bottom protecting the above part of the pump room (cases NO 1 and NO 3,
Fig. 3.5.2.2).

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 Double bottom NO 2 Double bottom
is required NO 1 NO 3 is not required

BL
Minimum height of the double bottom Double bottom
is required

Fig. 3.5.2.2

4 CALCULATION OF DAMAGE ASSUMPTIONS

AND HYPOTHETICAL OUTFLOW OF OIL FOR OIL TANKERS

4.1 For oil tankers delivered before 1 January 2010, as regards hypothetical
outflow of oil, as well as limitations of size and arrangement of cargo tanks, regu-
lations 25 and 26 of Annex I to MARPOL 73/78 shall apply.
For the purpose of calculating hypothetical oil outflow damage assumptions
shall be in accordance with regulation 24 of Annex I to MARPOL 73/78.
The pipeline installed within the double bottom shall be fitted with valves
or other closing arrangements at the point of connection to the tank served. In
accordance with the unified interpretation of regulation 25.3.3 (MEPC 56/23, An-
nex 15) these valves shall be installed not less than h/2 distant from the bottom
plate (refer to Fig. 13.2.6). Apart from the fact that the suction wells referred to in
regulation 25.3.3 of Annex to MARPOL 73/78 shall not be excessive in area, their
size shall correspond to this of the suction.
As reducing oil outflow in case of bottom damage, the approved cargo trans-
fer systems are used according to paragraph 5 of regulation 25 of Annex I to
MARPOL 73/78. If the installed cargo transfer system connects two cargo tanks
or more, valves or other closing arrangements shall be provided to separate tanks
from each other.
4.2 For oil tankers delivered on or after 1 January 2010, accidental oil out-
flow performance apply according to regulation 23 of Annex I to MARPOL 73/78
considering the provisions of Resolution MEPC.122(52) as amended by Resolu-
tion MEPC.146(54). The oil outflow for each cargo tank shall be calculated sub-
ject to the unified interpretation of regulation 23.7.3.2 (accidental oil outflow per-
formance) of Annex I to MARPOL 73/78 (MEPC.59/24, Annex 24).

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 4.3 For FPU (FPSO and FSO) the application of regulations 24 and 25 of An-
nex I to MARPOL 73/78 is recommended as regards side damage only.

5 THE 15 PPM BILGE SEPARATORS

5.1 GENERAL

5.1.1 Any ship of 400 gross tonnage and above shall be fitted with the 15 ppm
bilge separator.
It is recommended that any ship of less than 400 gross tonnage be fitted with
the 15 ppm bilge separator.
5.1.2 The provisions of 5.1.1 are not applicable to the ships covered by the
provisions of 11.1.2.
5.1.3 The 15 ppm bilge separator shall be of the approved design according
to the provisions of the applicable IMO Resolutions (A.393(X), MEPC.60(33),
MEPC.107(49)) and be of capacity sufficient to provide oil content in the oily
mixture discharged overboard not exceeding 15 ppm.

5.2 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE NORMATIVE DOCUMENTS

5.2.1 The 15 ppm bilge separators preventing discharge of oily bilge water
with the oil content exceeding 15 ppm shall comply with the technical require-
ments and requirements for tests for type approval according to the provisions of
Resolution MEPC.107(49) (considering the provisions of MEPC.1/Circ.643) in
the following cases:
.1 the 15 ppm bilge separators are fitted on ships, the keels of which are laid
on or after 1 January 2005;
.2 the 15 ppm bilge separators are ordered on or after 1 January 2005,
for fitting on ships, the keels of which are laid before that date (refer to
MEPC/Circ.420).
5.2.2 The 15 ppm bilge separators are considered to be applicable for use in
conjunction with oily bilge water and oily ballast water from oil fuel tanks, as
these are of low or medium capacity.
5.2.3 The 15 ppm bilge separators shall be so designed that they are capable
of reliable operation under the environment conditions in accordance with 2.3,
Part VII “Machinery Installations” and 2.1, Part XI “Electrical Equipment” of the
Rules for the Classification and Construction of Sea-Going Ships.

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 5.2.4 The 15 ppm bilge separators operating under excessive pressure shall
be provided with safety devices. A safety device shall be set to a pressure equal to
popen = 1,1 p, where p is working pressure.
5.2.5 The 15 ppm bilge separators shall be of a reliable design. Units and
parts subject to periodical examination and maintenance shall be readily acces-
sible for attending personnel. The capacity of the 15 ppm bilge separator pump
shall be consistent with the throughput of the 15 ppm bilge separator. In any case
the capacity of the 15 ppm bilge separator shall not exceed more than 1,1 times the
throughput of the 15 ppm bilge separator.
5.2.6 Provision shall be made for the drainage of the 15 ppm bilge separator.
5.2.7 When the oily mixture shall be heated in the 15 ppm bilge separator,
steam or water coils may be used for this purpose. Electric heating is permitted
provided the requirements of 15.3, Part XI “Electrical Equipment” of the Rules for
the Classification and Construction of Sea-Going Ships are met.
5.2.8 The 15 ppm bilge separator shall be so designed that it functions
automatically.
However, fail-safe arrangements shall be provided to avoid any discharge in
case of malfunction.
There shall be no need for any adjustment to valves or other equipment to
bring the 15 ppm bilge separator into operation. The equipment shall be capable of
operating for at least 24 hours of normal duty without attention.
5.2.9 Changing the feed to the 15 ppm bilge separator (from oily bilge water
to oil, oily bilge water to emulsified bilge water, or from oil and/or eater to air)
shall not result in the discharge overboard of any oily mixture containing more
than 15 ppm of oil.
5.2.10 The 15 ppm bilge separators, pumps and other equipment shall be fitted
with pressure, temperature and level gauges, and an alarm and protection system
shall be provided.
5.2.11 If a centrifugal separator is incorporated in the 15 ppm bilge separator,
it shall meet the requirements of 5.4, Part IX “Machinery” of the Rules for the
Classification and Construction of Sea-Going Ships
5.2.12 Where there is a possibility of oil residues (sludge) leakage, the 15 ppm
bilge separators, pumps and other equipment shall be fitted with arrangements
for collecting leakages in compliance with the requirements of 13.5, Part VIII
“Systems and Piping” of the Rules for the Classification and Construction of Sea-
Going Ships.
5.2.13 In a vertical section of the piping for discharge of purified water, after
the 15 ppm bilge separator, provision shall be made for a sampling arrangement

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as close as practicable to the 15 ppm bilge separator outlet. The design of the sam-
pling arrangement shall correspond to the design shown in Fig. 5.2.13.

not greater
than 2 mm

∅6
not less than 60 mm

120 °

not greater than 400 mm

Direction of flow

Fig. 5.2.13
Sampling arrangement for pressure piping

5.2.14 If any restrictions for operation and assembly are introduced, which
are deemed necessary by the Register, shall be put down on a plate attached to the
equipment.
5.2.15 The electronic units of the 15 ppm bilge separator shall comply with
the provisions of 5.2.3.
5.2.16 Re-circulating facilities shall be provided, after and adjacent to the
overboard outlet of the stopping device, to enable the 15 ppm bilge separator sys-
tem, including the 15 ppm bilge alarm and the automatic stopping device, to be
tested with the overboard discharge closed.
5.2.17 The pipeline for discharge of purified water after the 15 ppm bilge
separator shall not have connections with bilge (including oily bilge water

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pipeline system) and ballast system, except for the outlet referred to in 5.2.16
and the re-circulation pipeline after automatic stopping device. Re-circulating
facilities for oily bilge water shall exclude any by-pass of the 15 ppm bilge
separator.
5.2.18 The 15 ppm bilge separator inlet pipelines shall not have connections
with the pipelines of sea water or fresh water systems. The 15 ppm bilge separator
pipelines may have connections with the above pipelines for washing purposes in
accordance with the approved design of the 15 ppm bilge separator.
5.2.19 Recommended throughput of the 15 ppm bilge separators depending
on the ship’s gross tonnage is given in Table 5.2.19.
T a b l e 5.2.19
Recommended throughput
Ship’s gross tonnage
of the 15 ppm bilge separators (m3/h)
400 and above, but less than 1600 0,5
1600 and above, but less than 4000 1,0
4000 and above, but less than 15000 2,5
15000 and above 5,0

6 THE 15 PPM BILGE ALARM

6.1 GENERAL

6.1.1 The 15 ppm bilge alarm shall be fitted in accordance with regulation 14
of Annex I to MARPOL 73/78:
on any ship of 10 000 gross tonnage and above;
on any ship of 400 gross tonnage and above, but less than 10 000 gross ton-
nage, which carries water ballast in oil fuel tanks;
on any ship of 400 gross tonnage and above, but less than 10 000 gross ton-
nage, if the 15 ppm bilge separator needs to be used during voyages within the
special areas as defined in MARPOL 73/78.
6.1.2 The 15 ppm bilge alarm shall be so designed as to comply with the
provisions of the applicable IMO Resolutions (A.393(X), MEPC.60(33),
MEPC.107(49)) and the provisions of 6.2.
6.1.3 Ships fitted with the 15 ppm bilge alarm shall be provided with an auto-
matic stoping device meeting the provisions of Section 7.

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 6.2 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE NORMATIVE DOCUMENTS

6.2.1 The 15 ppm bilge alarm shall have type approval according to Resolu-
tion MEPC.107(49) (considering the provisions of MEPC.1/Circ.643) in the fol-
lowing cases:
.1 the 15 ppm bilge alarm is fitted on ships, the keels of which are laid on or
after 1 January 2005;
.2 the 15 ppm bilge alarm is ordered on or after 1 January 2005, for fitting on
ships, the keels of which are laid before that date (refer to MEPC/Circ.420).
6.2.2 The 15 ppm bilge alarm shall resist corrosion in conditions of the marine
environment. The 15 ppm bilge alarm shall not contain or use any substance of
a dangerous nature, unless adequate arrangements, approved by the Register, are
provided to eliminate any hazards introduced thereby.
6.2.3 The 15 ppm bilge alarm shall, if intended to be fitted in locations where
flammable atmosphere may be present, comply with the requirements of 2.9,
Part XI “Electrical Equipment” of the Rules for the Classification and Construction
of Sea-Going Ships. Any moving parts of the 15 ppm bilge alarm, which are fitted
in hazardous areas, shall be so designed to avoid the formation of static electricity.
6.2.4 The 15 ppm bilge alarm shall be capable of reliable performance in cli-
matic conditions and under mechanical effects in accordance with 2.1, Part XI
“Electrical Equipment” of the Rules for the Classification and Construction of
Sea-Going Ships.
6.2.5 The response time of the 15 ppm bilge alarm, that is, the time, which
elapses between an alteration in the sample being supplied to the 15 ppm bilge
alarm and ppm display showing the correct response, shall exceed 5 s.
6.2.6 The 15 ppm bilge alarm shall be fitted with an electrical/electronic de-
vice, which shall be pre-set by the manufacturer to activate when the effluent ex-
ceeds 15 ppm with simultaneous provision of a command signal to the automatic
stoping device to discontinue discharge overboard. This shall also operate auto-
matically if at any time the 15 ppm bilge alarm fails to function, requires a warm-
up period or otherwise is de-energized.
6.2.7 It is recommended that a simple means be provided aboard ship to check
on instrument drift and the ability to re-zero the instrument.
6.2.8 The 15 ppm bilge alarm shall record date, time and alarm status, and operat-
ing status of the 15 ppm bilge separator. The recording device shall also store data for
at least eighteen months and shall be able to display or print a protocol for official in-
spections as required. In the event the 15 ppm bilge alarm is replaced, means shall be
provided to ensure the data recorded remains available on board for eighteen months.

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 6.2.9 To avoid willful manipulation of the 15 ppm bilge alarms, the following
items shall be included:
.1 every access of the 15 ppm bilge alarm beyond the operations specified in
6.2.7 requires the breaking of the seal; and
.2 the 15 ppm bilge alarm shall be designed so that the alarm is always acti-
vated whenever clean water is used for cleaning or zeroing purposes.
6.2.10 The accuracy of the 15 ppm bilge alarm shall be within ± 5 ppm, and it
shall be checked at a renewal surveys according to the manufacturers instructions.
The calibration certificate for the 15 ppm bilge alarm, certifying date of last cali-
bration check, shall be retained onboard. The calibration of 15 ppm bilge alarms
may be performed by the manufacturer or persons authorized by the manufacturer.
6.2.11 The 15 ppm bilge alarm shall be installed in the ship relative to the
15 ppm bilge separator so that the overall response time (including the response
time of the 15 ppm bilge alarm) between an effluent discharge from the 15 ppm
bilge separator exceeding 15 ppm, and the operation of the automatic stopping
device preventing overboard discharge, shall be as short as possible and in any
case not more than 20 s.
6.2.12 The arrangement on board ship for the extraction of samples from the
15 ppm bilge separator discharge line to the 15 ppm bilge alarm shall give an ad-
equate pressure and flow.

7 AUTOMATIC STOPPING DEVICE

7.1 The automatic stopping device shall stop any discharge overboard of oily
mixture when the 15 ppm bilge alarm referred to in 6.2 activates.
7.2 The automatic stopping device shall consist of a valve arrangement installed
in the effluent outlet line of the 15 ppm bilge separator, which automatically diverts
the effluent mixture from being discharged overboard back to the ship’s bilges or
oily bilge water holding tanks when the oil content of the effluent exceeds 15 ppm.

8 OIL DISCHARGE MONITORING AND CONTROL SYSTEM

8.1 GENERAL

8.1.1 In accordance with regulation 31 of Annex I to MARPOL 73/78, oil

tankers of 150 gross tonnage and above, as well as FPU (FPSO and FSO) shall be

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equipped with an approved oil discharge monitoring and control system, except for
cases specified in regulation 3 of this Annex. Application of the above regulation for
FPSO and FSO shall be considered as regards fulfillment of regulation 34 of Annex I
to MARPOL 73/78. If all oily mixtures are discharged from FPSO and FSO into
reception facilities the oil discharge monitoring and control system is not required.
The oil discharge monitoring and control system is a system which monitors
the discharge into the sea of oily ballast water or other oily bilge water from the
cargo tank areas.
8.1.2 The requirements to discharge when using the oil discharge monitoring
and control system are defined in regulation 34 of Annex I to MARPOL 73/78.

8.2 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE NORMATIVE DOCUMENTS

8.2.1 The technical requirements in accordance with the provisions of Resolu-

tion MEPC.108(49) shall apply to the oil discharge monitoring and control system.
8.2.2 The above Resolution MEPC.108(49) apply to equipment installed in
oil tankers the keels of which are laid on or after 1 January 2005. The oil tank-
ers constructed before this date shall comply with IMO Resolutions A.393(X),
A.496(XII) MEPC.13(19) and A.586(14).
8.2.3 The oil discharge monitoring and control system shall come into opera-
tion when there is any discharge of effluent into the sea and shall be such that
will ensure that the discharge of oily mixture is automatically stopped when the
instantaneous rate of discharge of oil exceeds that permitted by regulation 34 of
Annex I to MARPOL 73/78.
8.2.4 The oil discharge monitoring and control system shall function effec-
tively under all environment conditions which oil tankers are normally assumed
to encounter. The oil discharge monitoring and control system shall be designed
and constructed to meet the requirements for reliable performance in climatic con-
ditions and under mechanical effects specified in 2.1, Part XI “Electrical Equip-
ment” of the Rules for the Classification and Construction of Sea-Going-Ships.
8.2.5 The oil discharge monitoring and control system shall comprise the
equipment specified in paragraph 6.1.4 of Resolution MEPC.108(49), including
an oil content meter. The meter shall be approved in accordance with the provi-
sions of this Resolution, and shall be issued the Type Approval Certificate specify-
ing the range of cargoes carried.
8.2.6 Any failure of the oil discharge monitoring and control system shall
stop the discharge. In the event of failure of oil discharge monitoring and control
system the manually operated alternative method may be used.

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 8.3 OIL CONTENT METER

8.3.1 The accuracy of oil content meters designed shall be such that the read-
ing will represent the actual oil content of the sample being tested within ± 10 ppm
or ±10 per cent, whichever is greater. The accuracy shall remain within the above
limit despite the presence of contaminants other than oil, such as entrained air,
rust, mud and sand.
8.3.2 The meter shall be designed so that it functions within the above limit
when the power supply (in the form of electricity, compressed air, etc.) is varied
by ±10 per cent, from the value for which the meter is designed.
8.3.3 It shall not be necessary to calibrate the meter on board ship in case of
change of oil type, but pre-set alterations in the calibration may be made in ac-
cordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. The accuracy of the readings shall
at all times remain within the limit specified in 8.3.1.
8.3.4 The response time of the meter shall not exceed 20 s.
8.3.5 The meter may have several scales as appropriate for its intended use.
The full range of the scale shall not be less than 1000 ppm.
8.3.6 The meter shall have simple means to enable the ship’s crew to check its
functioning by introduction of a simulated signal corresponding approximately to
half the full-scale reading of the meter.
8.3.7 The meter or any electrical equipment, which is part of the meter, shall,
if intended to be fitted in locations where flammable atmospheres may be present,
comply with the requirements of 19.2, Part XI “Electrical Equipment” of the Rules
for the Classification and Construction of Sea-Going Ships. Any moving parts,
which are fitted in hazardous areas, shall be so arranged as to avoid the formation
of static electricity.
8.3.8 The meter shall not contain or use any substance of a dangerous nature,
unless adequate safety arrangements, approved by the Register, are provided.
8.3.9 The meter shall resist corrosion in conditions of the marine
environment.
8.3.10 The meter shall be constructed from materials compatible with oily
mixtures.

9 OIL/WATER INTERFACE DETECTORS

9.1 In accordance with regulation 32 of Annex I to MARPOL 73/78, oil tank-

ers of 150 gross tonnage and above, as well as MODU, FOP and FPU shall be

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provided with oil/water interface detectors for a rapid and accurate determination
of the oil/water interface in slop tanks, except for cases specified in regulation 3 of
this Annex. For FPSO and FSO the detector is not required if all oily mixtures are
discharged into reception facilities.
9.2 The technical requirements in accordance with the provisions of Resolu-
tion MEPC.5(XIII) shall apply to oil/water interface detectors. The detector shall
be approved in accordance with the provisions of this Resolution and shall have
Type Approval Certificate.
9.3 The oil/water interface detectors may be permanently installed or portable.
When only permanently installed detectors are used, each slop tank shall be pro-
vided with such a detector.
9.4 The interface detectors shall be capable of detecting the vertical position
of the oil/water interface at any level in the tank.
9.5 The position of permanently installed equipment or access openings for
portable equipment shall be selected with due regard for the tank structure and
ship motions.
9.6 The control and display units of permanently installed oil/water interface
detectors shall be located in the cargo control room or similar space.
9.7 Permanently installed detectors shall withstand the impact from the jets of
tank washing equipment.
9.8 The detector shall be designed so as to determine interfaces of liquids hav-
ing a wide range of density differences. The detector shall be provided with a plate
indicating the conditions of application and limitations imposed.
9.9 The detector shall be so designed that it can be installed in a dangerous
space. The detector shall not interfere with radio communication.
9.10 The detector shall be practical, reliable and constructed of materials suit-
able for use in the marine environment.
9.11 The detector shall be capable of reliable operation at ambient tempera-
tures from – 30 to + 50 °C.
9.12 The detector shall respond promptly and in a distinctive manner to
changes between oil and water.
9.13 The detector shall be capable of providing an indication of the oil/water
interface by means of an indicator. There is no need for continuous indication of
the interface position.
9.14 The accuracy of the detector indication shall be such that it will indicate
within ± 25 mm the actual position of the interface between oil and water.
9.15 The detector shall be capable of being checked on board for correct
working.

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 10 PUMPING, PIPING AND DISCHARGE ARRANGEMENTS
FOR OILY MIXTURE

10.1 GENERAL

10.1.1 Oily mixture pumping, piping and discharge arrangements, hydraulic

tests of the pipes and fittings shall meet the requirements of Part VIII “Systems
and Piping” of the Rules for the Classification and Construction of Sea-Going
Ships.

10.2 REQUIREMENTS OF THE NORMATIVE DOCUMENTS

FOR PUMPING, PIPING AND DISCHARGE ARRANGEMENTS
FOR OILY MIXTURE

10.2.1 Oil tankers.

10.2.1.1 Equipment and arrangements for the discharge to the sea of ballast
water or oily bilge water from cargo tank areas of oil tankers, as well as ships
fitted with cargo spaces which are constructed and utilized to carry oil in bulk of
aggregate capacity of 2000 cubic metres or more, as well as FPU (FPSO and FSO)
shall comply with the requirements of regulation 30 of Annex I to MARPOL 73/78
and include the following:
.1 discharge manifolds for the discharge of oily mixtures (oily ballast water,
washing water, etc.) to reception facilities located on the open deck on both sides
of the ship (for FPSO and FSO a manifold may be available at least at a single
point);
.2 pipelines for the discharge to the sea of the ballast water or oily bilge water
from cargo tank areas above or below the waterline in the deepest ballast condi-
tion depending upon the conditions referred to in this regulation (not applicable to
FPSO and FSO);
.3 means for stopping the discharge into the sea of ballast water or oily bilge
water from cargo tank areas;
.4 means to drain all cargo pumps and all oil lines at the completion of cargo
discharge;
.5 stripping devices;
.6 part flow arrangements for control of ballast water or oily bilge water dis-
charge from cargo tank areas;
.7 sea chests with valves connected to the cargo pipeline systems with use of
a positive means.

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 10.2.2 All ships including oil tankers.
10.2.2.1 In every ship provision shall be made for a pipeline to discharge oily
bilge water of machinery spaces and oil residues (sludge) to reception facilities
the discharge connections of which shall have flanges of standard dimensions in
accordance with regulation 13 of Annex I to MARPOL 73/78 (Fig. 10.2.2.1). The
pipeline shall be led to both sides of the ship.

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D

∅ 22 × 6 holes
∅ 18
3
21 R11
5 ∅

Fig. 10.2.2.1

N o t e . The flange is designed to accept pipes up to a maximum internal diameter of 125 mm and
shall be of steel or other equivalent material having a flat face. This flange, together with a gasket of oil
proof material, shall be suitable for a service period of 0,6 MPa. The flange is connected by six bolts of
suitable length and of 20 mm in diameter each.

In well-grounded cases, on agreement with the Register, the pipeline may be

led to one side of the ship.

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 The discharge manifolds shall be located in places convenient for connection
of hoses and shall have nameplates. The discharge manifolds shall be provided
with blank flanges.
10.2.2.2 The pipelines to connections for discharge of oily bilge water of ma-
chinery spaces and oil residues (sludge) shall not be connected to the oil fuel sup-
ply pipeline system.
10.2.2.3 No part of the machinery spaces bilge water system shall form part
of any direct operational bilge water discharge system, such as cargo hold bilge
discharge or anchor chain locker discharge.
10.2.2.4 Starting and stopping of the discharge arrangements shall be effected
manually.
10.2.2.5 In the vicinity of discharge manifolds provision shall be made for the
discharge observation and remote cut-off position or the effective communication
system (such as telephone or radio system) between the observation position and
the discharge control position.

11 HOLDING TANKS

11.1 OILY BILGE WATER HOLDING TANKS

11.1.1 If oily bilge water holding tank (tanks) for machinery spaces is ar-
ranged, it shall be of sufficient capacity to provide to the ship the flexibility of op-
eration in ports, coastal waters and special areas to prevent unauthorized discharge
of oily mixtures into the sea.
In accordance with MEPC.1/Circ.642 the recommended capacity of oily bilge
water holding tank (tanks) for machinery spaces shall be determined by the for-
mulae given in Table 11.1.1.

T a b l e 11.1.1
Main engine rating P, kW Capacity of tank, m3
Up to 1000 4,0
1 000 to 20 000 Р / 250
Above 20 000 40 + Р / 500

11.1.2 If a ship is exclusively engaged in voyages within special areas as de-

fined in Annex I to MARPOL 73/78, the Administration may waive the require-
ments for the ship fitting with filtering equipment. In this case, when determining

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oily bilge water holding tank (tanks) capacity, absence of this equipment shall be
taken into consideration.
The calculation of the total capacity of oily bilge water holding tanks, ap-
proved by the customer, with regard to the intended area of navigation and service
conditions of the ship shall be submitted to the Register.
11.1.3 Any MODU, FOP and FPU shall be equipped with oily bilge water
holding tank (tanks) for machinery spaces whose capacity calculations shall be
submitted to the Register for consideration. The capacity of the above tanks shall
comply with Table 11.1.1, where P means the main engine rating of MODU/drill-
ing ship/FPU or the total power of driving engines of the FOP main electrical
power source.

11.2 OIL RESIDUES (SLUDGE) TANKS

11.2.1 In accordance with regulation 12 of Annex I to MARPOL 73/78 any

ship of 400 gross tonnage and above shall be provided with a tank or tanks, hav-
ing regard to the type of machinery and length of voyage, to receive oil residues
(sludge) the minimum capacity of which, in m3, shall be calculated by the formulae:
.1 for ships, which do not carry ballast water in oil fuel tanks:

V1 = K1 C D (11.2.1.1)

where K1 = factor equal to:

0,015 (applied to ships constructed on or after 31 December 1990) and
0,01 (applied to the remaining ones) – for ships where heavy fuel oil is purified for main
engine use;
0,005 – for ships using diesel oil or heavy fuel oil which does not require purification
before use;
C = daily oil fuel consumption, in m3;
D = maximum duration of voyage between ports, where oil residues (sludge) may be dis-
charged into reception facilities, in days (where the duration of voyage is not known it
shall be adopted equal to 30 days);

.2 for ships for which the building contract is placed, or in the absence of a
building contract the keels of which are laid before 1 July 2010, and which are
fitted with homogenizers, oil residues (sludge) incinerators, or other arrangements
for oil residues (sludge) discharge approved by the Register:
V1 = 50 per cent of the value stipulated under 11.2.1, or
V1 = 1 m3 for ships of 400 gross tonnage and above but less than 4000 gross
tonnage, or 2 m3 for ships of 4000 gross tonnage and above, whichever is greater;

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 .3 for ships which carry ballast water in oil fuel tanks:

V2 = V1 + K2 B (11.2.1.3)

where F1 = refer to 11.2.1.1 or 11.2.1.2

K1 = factor equal to:
0,01 for heavy fuel oil bunker tanks;
0,005 for diesel oil bunker tanks;
B = capacity of ballast water tanks, which can also be used to carry oil fuel, in t.

11.2.2 The pipeline system of oil residues (sludge) tank or tanks shall be provid-
ed with a designated pump for oil residues (sludge) disposal through the standard dis-
charge connection referred to in regulation 13 of Annex I to MARPOL 73/78. Where
oil residues (sludge) service tank referred to in 11.2.3 directly supplies oil residues
(sludge) to any other approved means of oil residues (sludge) disposal such as an
incinerator, auxiliary boiler suitable for burning oil residues (sludge) or other accept-
able means which are prescribed in paragraph 3.2 of the Supplement (Form 2.4.20
or 2.4.26) to the International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate (Form 2.4.5), the
above pump for this oil residues (sludge) service tank is not provided.
The designated pump for oil residues (sludge) disposal through the standard
discharge connection may also be used to transfer oil residues (sludge) to any
other approved means of oil residues (sludge) disposal.
The above pump shall comply with 11.2.11 and 10.2.2.4.
11.2.3 Tanks holding oil residues (sludge) prior to incineration in the approved
means referred to in 11.2.2 (oil residues (sludge) service tanks) shall be provided.
The above tanks shall be provided in addition to oil residues (sludge) tanks and
shall be listed under paragraph 3.1of the Supplement (Form 2.4.20 or 2.4.26) to
the International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate (Form 2.4.5).
Oil residues (sludge) service tanks shall be equipped with suitable drainage
facilities and fuel oil supply connections with a view to improving combustibility
and calorific value (refer to МЕРС.1/Circ.642).
11.2.4 The pump discharge pipelines of the system referred to in 11.2.2 shall
not be connected to the oily bilge water piping except for the common pipeline
running to the standard discharge connections specified in 10.2.2.1, as well as
to oily bilge water holding tanks, bilges of machinery spaces or 15 ppm bilge
separators. The common pipeline shall not be used to transfer oil residues (sludge)
between ship’s oil residues (sludge) tanks.
However, arrangements may be provided to discharge settled water from oil
residues (sludge) tanks to oily bilge water holding tanks by means of manually

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operated self-closing valve with the possibility to visually observe the discharge
or of similar arrangements (provided oil residues (sludge) tanks are located above
oily bilge water holding tanks).
11.2.5 Piping to and from oil residues (sludge) tanks shall have no direct connec-
tion overboard, other than the common pipeline to standard discharge connections
in accordance with 10.2.2.1. Ships having piping to and from oil residues (sludge)
tanks to overboard discharge outlets, other than the standard discharge connections
referred to in 10.2.2.1, installed prior to 4 April 1993 may comply with regulation
12.3 of Annex I to MARPOL 73/78 by the installation of blanks in this piping.
11.2.6 Oil residues (sludge) tanks shall be designed and constructed so as to
facilitate their cleaning and the discharge of residues to reception facilities.
11.2.7 In accordance with MEPC.1/Circ.642 an independent tank may be pro-
vided for collection of separated sludge. The accumulated oil as a result of the
15 ppm separator operation may also be discharged to this tank.
11.2.8 The separated dirty water and exhausted control water of fuel oil puri-
fiers shall be discharged into a particular tank for this purpose in order to minimize
the influx to the tank for separated sludge. This particular tank shall be located
above the double bottom for the purpose of facilitating its drain without the need
for a drain pump.
If dirty water and exhausted control water from purifiers are not discharged to
a particular tank, and in lieu of this to a tank for separated sludge, the tank shall
be located above the double bottom for the purpose of draining facilities specified
in 11.2.4.
11.2.9 Whenever possible, the separated sludge tank shall be located below
the heavy fuel oil purifier. If this is not possible, the separated sludge tank shall be
located close to the heavy fuel oil purifier in such a way that the discharge line to
the tank can be installed at the maximum gradient. The pipelines shall, wherever
possible, be straight or fitted with large radius elbows.
11.2.10 The suction pipeline of the designated pump for oil residues (sludge)
disposal shall be as short as possible. The oil residues (sludge) tank shall be de-
signed so that oil residues (sludge) have free access to the suction line. The suction
opening or the submersible pump shall be arranged so that the oil residues (sludge)
path to the suction opening is as short as possible.
11.2.11 The designated pump for oil residues (sludge) disposal shall be self-
priming displacement pump with suitable means for protection against dry run-
ning and shall have a sufficient total head and delivery rate.

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 In any case the pump delivery rate shall not be less than the value when the
tank discharge is provided within 4 to 8 hours. The pressure spool piece of the
pump shall only be connected to the standard discharge connections and to oil
residues (sludge) tanks and to oil residues (sludge) incinerators specified in para-
graph 3.2 of the Supplement (Form 2.4.20 or 2.4.26) to the International Oil Pol-
lution Prevention Certificate (Form 2.4.5).

11.3 CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT OF HOLDING TANKS

11.3.1 Holding tanks may be built-in or independent. The equipment of hold-

ing tanks shall comply with the requirements of MEPC.1/Circ.642.
11.3.2 The holding tank shall be provided with:
.1 an access hole for inspection and cleaning;
.2 an air pipe;
.3 a heating system according to 11.3.4 if heavy fuel oil is used on board;
.4 visual and audible alarm operating in case of 80 per cent filling of the tank.
11.3.3 The inner surfaces of the bottom and vertical walls of the oil residues
(sludge) tank, except for the built-in tanks, shall be smooth (external framing). In
this case, the bottom shall be inclined towards the spool piece.
11.3.4 Separated sludge tanks (irrespective of the fuel relative density) shall
be equipped with tank heating systems. The heating pipes shall be arranged so
that, seen from the heating inlet, they are arranged away from the boundaries and
then, across the whole bottom area, sufficiently high to avoid being covered totally
by sediments in the tank.
The tank heating system shall be designed so as to enable heating of sludge
up to 60 °C.
The suction line from the tank to the pump shall be provided with heat tracing.
11.3.5 Access holes of the oil residues (sludge) tank shall be arranged so that
all areas of the tank can be cleaned. An access hole shall be sited on top of the tank
to facilitate the use of a portable pump.
11.3.6 The top of oil residues (sludge) tanks shall be fitted with steaming-out
lines for cleaning.
11.3.7 Ships intended for operation with heavy fuel oil of a relative density
greater than 0,94 at 15 °C shall be provided with oily bilge water holding tank
(tanks) fitted with heating facilities to preheat the oily mixture prior to the dis-
charge of the tank (tanks) contents through the 15 ppm bilge separator.

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 12 OTHER MEANS FOR REMOVAL OF OIL RESIDUES
(SLUDGE)

12.1 Other means for removal of oil residues (sludge) include oil residues
(sludge) incinerators referred to in Section 1.
12.2 Oil residues (sludge) incinerator systems shall consist of the following:
steam boiler or heater of thermal liquid systems, or incinerator;
oil residues (sludge) processing system.
12.3 Oil residues (sludge) processing system shall consist of the following:
a tank for mixing oil residues (sludge) with oil fuel (mixing tank);
oil residues (sludge) preheating systems;
filter;
homogenization systems.
12.4 The mixing tank shall be equipped with suitable drainage facilities and a
oil fuel supply connection shall be provided.
12.5 The homogenization system shall assure that the entire contents of the
mixing tank are processed into homogeneous and combustible mixture. This sys-
tem shall be pit into operation following adequate draining of the tank. A device
for continuous indication and monitoring of the water content in oil residues
(sludge) shall be provided.

13 OIL FUEL TANKS PROTECTION

13.1 DEFINITIONS AND EXPLANATIONS

13.1.1 A s h i p d e l i v e r e d o n o r a f t e r 1 A u g u s t 2 0 1 0 means a ship:

for which the building contract is placed on or after 1 August 2007; or
in the absence of a building contract, the keel of which is laid or which is at a
similar stage of construction on or after 1 February 2008; or
the delivery of which is on or after 1 August 2010; or
which has undergone a major conversion after the date of placing the contract,
or beginning the construction work, or completing those work, corresponding to
the above dates during the construction accordingly.
S m a l l o i l f u e l t a n k means an oil fuel tank with a maximum indi-
vidual capacity not greater than 30 m 3.
S k e g means a structure of the ship keel extending below the moulded line
of the bottom shell plating.

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 13.2 REQUIREMENTS OF THE NORMATIVE DOCUMENTS
FOR OIL FUEL TANKS AND THEIR PIPELINES

13.2.1 On ships delivered on or after 1 August 2010, as defined in 13.1.1, oil

fuel tanks shall be located as follows:
for ships having an aggregate oil fuel capacity of 600 m3 and above, oil fuel
tanks shall be located above the moulded line of the bottom shell plating at a dis-
tance in accordance with regulation 12A(6) of Annex I to MARPOL 73/78;
for ships having an aggregate oil fuel capacity of 600 m3 or more but less
than 5000 m3, oil fuel tanks shall be located inboard of the moulded line of the
side shell plating at a distance in accordance with regulation 12A(7) of Annex I to
MARPOL 73/78;
for ships having an aggregate oil fuel capacity of 5000 m3 and above, oil fuel
tanks shall be located inboard of the moulded line of the side shell plating at a
distance in accordance with regulation 12A(8) of Annex I to MARPOL 73/78.
13.2.2 The provisions of regulation 12A of Annex I to MARPOL 73/78
shall apply to self-elevating drilling units and FPU except paragraph 6 of the
said regulation. However, in any voyage from the place of operation for any
purpose, double bottom oil fuel tanks shall be void if they are not in compli-
ance with the requirements of paragraph 6 of regulation 12A of Annex I to
MARPOL 73/78.
13.2.3 The provisions of regulation 12A of Annex I to MARPOL 73/78 apply
to all oil fuel tanks except small oil fuel tanks, provided that the aggregate capacity
of such tanks is not greater than 600 m3.
13.2.4 Individual oil fuel tanks shall not have a capacity of over 2500 m3.
13.2.5 Suction wells in oil fuel tanks shall comply with regulation 12A(10) of
Annex I to MARPOL 73/78. In addition to being as small as practicable, the size of
the suction wells mentioned in regulation 12A(10) of Annex I to MARPOL 73/78,
shall be appropriate to the size of the suction pipe and area covered.
13.2.6 Oil fuel piping shall comply with regulation 12A(9) of Annex I to
MARPOL 73/78.
In this case, the provisions of regulation 12A(10) of Annex I to MARPOL 73/78
as regards location of suction wells in oil fuel tanks may be similarly applied to
the location of valves in pipelines of oil fuel tanks, namely, these valves may
be located at a distance of not less than h/2 from the bottom shell plating (refer
to Fig. 13.2.6).
Valves in pipelines of oil fuel tanks may be located at a distance from the
ship’s bottom or side shell plating of less than h and w respectively, provided

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 Air pipe or overflow pipe

Case 1 Case 2 Case 3

Valve

Oil fuel pipeline

Fig. 13.2.6:
h means the minimum distance of oil fuel tanks location from the moulded line of the bottom shell
plating according to regulation 12A(6) of Annex I to MARPOL 73/78, in m;
w means the minimum distance of oil fuel tanks location from the moulded line of the side shell
plating according to regulation 12A(7) or 12A(8) of Annex I to MARPOL 73/78, in m;
F.O.T. means an oil fuel tank

that the accidental oil fuel outflow performance standard, as defined in regula-
tion 12A(11) of Annex I to MARPOL 73/78, is complied with.
Air or overflow pipes of oil fuel tanks shall not be considered as part of oil fuel
piping, and therefore may be located at a distance of less than w from the side shell
plating (refer to Fig. 13.2.6).
13.2.7 The distance h shall be measured from the moulded line of the bottom
shell plating at right angles thereto.
13.2.8 For ships designed with a skeg, it shall not be considered as providing
oil fuel tanks protection. For the area within the skeg breadth the distance h shall
be measured at right angles to the line parallel to the base line, at the intersection
of the skeg and moulded line of the bottom shell plating as shown in Fig. 13.2.8.
13.2.9 For ships designed with constant trim, the base line shall not be used as
a reference point. The distance h shall be measured at right angles to the moulded
line of the bottom shell plating at the relevant frames where oil fuel tanks protec-
tion shall be provided.
13.2.10 When the distances h and w are different, the distance w shall have
preference at levels exceeding 1,5 h above the base line.
For ships designed with the bottom rise, the distance 1,5h shall be measured
from the moulded line of the bottom shell plating but at right angles to the base
line as shown in Fig. 13.2.10.

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Flat bottom

Fig. 13.2.10

13.2.11 The distance h referred to in regulation 12A(11)(8) of Annex I to

MARPOL 73/78 shall be measured as specified in 13.2.9 and 13.2.10.

14 APPLICATION OF THE REQUIREMENTS OF ANNEX I

TO MARPOL 73/78 FOR MODU, FOP AND FPU

14.1 MODU, FOP and FPU shall comply with the requirements of Annex I to
MARPOL 73/78 applicable to ships of 400 gross tonnage and above other than oil
tankers, except for specified in regulation 39.2 of this Annex.

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 14.2 In survey of FPU for compliance with Annex I to MARPOL 73/78, in
addition to the requirements of regulation 39.2 of this Annex, the provisions of
the Guidelines for the Application of the Revised Annex I to MARPOL 73/78 Re-
quirements to FPSO and FSO, in accordance with Resolution MEPC.139(53), as
amended according to Resolution MEPC.142(54), shall be taken into consideration.
14.3 FPU (FPSO and FSO) shall not be considered as offshore terminals and
are not intended for reception of contaminated ballast and washing water from
tankers under loading or unloading operations.

15 APPLICATION OF THE REQUIREMENTS OF ANNEX I

TO MARPOL 73/78 FOR OIL TANKERS OF LESS THAN 150 GROSS
TONNAGE AND OTHER SHIPS OF LESS THAN 400 GROSS
TONNAGE IN ALL AREAS

15.1 On each oil tanker of less than 150 gross tonnage and FPU (FPSO and
FSO), and on each other ship of less than 400 gross tonnage, the Administration
shall take adequate measures to ensure that the applicable provisions of Annex I to
MARPOL 73/78 are complied with.
15.2 In accordance with regulation 14.4 of Annex I to MARPOL 73/78 the
Administration shall ensure that ships of less than 400 gross tonnage are equipped,
as far as practicable, to retain onboard oil or oily mixtures (a holding tank of suf-
ficient capacity and a pipeline for discharge of oily mixtures to reception facili-
ties with standard discharge connections) or discharge them in accordance with
the requirements of regulation 15.6 of this Annex, namely: the discharge of oily
mixtures is carried out through 15 ppm separators approved by the Administration
provided the ship is proceeding en route.
15.3 For a ship of less than 400 gross tonnage flying the flag of the Russian
Federation, which is equipped at least with an oil residues (sludge) tank (tanks)
of sufficient capacity and pipelines for discharge of oil residues (sludge) and oily
bilge water to reception facilities with standard discharge connections as specified
in 10.2.2.1, the Register may issue the Oil, Sewage and Garbage Pollution Pre-
vention Certificate (Form 2.4.18) upon the results of relevant surveys (provided
the requirements of Annexes IV and V to MARPOL 73/78 are complied with, if
applicable).
15.4 For oil tankers of less than 150 gross tonnage and FPU (FPSO and
FSO) the requirements of regulation 29 (slop tanks), regulation 31 (oil discharge
monitoring and control system) and regulation 32 (oil/water interface detector)

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of Annex I to MARPOL 73/78, shall not apply, provided that oil is retained on
board with subsequent discharge of all contaminated washing water to the recep-
tion facilities.
15.5 In addition to the provisions of 15.3, for an oil tanker of less than 150 gross
tonnage flying the flag of the Russian Federation, which is equipped at least on
both sides of the open deck with discharge manifolds for connection to reception
facilities for discharge of oily ballast water or oily bilge water, the Register may
issue the Oil, Sewage and Garbage Pollution Prevention Certificate (Form 2.4.18)
upon the results of relevant surveys (provided the requirements of Annexes IV and
V to MARPOL 73/78, if applicable).

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 PART III. SHIP’S CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT
AND ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE PREVENTION
OF POLLUTION BY NOXIOUS LIQUID SUBSTANCES IN BULK

1 DEFINITIONS AND EXPLANATIONS

1.1 In the present Part the following definitions and explanations have been
adopted.
N o x i o u s l i q u i d s u b s t a n c e s mean substances of Categories X, Y,
Z or OS indicated in the pollution category column of Chapter 17 or Chapter 18
of the IBC Code.
H i g h - v i s c o s i t y s u b s t a n c e means a noxious liquid substance in
Category X or Y with a viscosity equal to or greater than 50 MPa·s at the unload-
ing temperature.
O t h e r s u b s t a n c e s mean substances indicated as OS (other substances)
in the pollution category column of Chapter 18 of the International Code for the
Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk
have been evaluated and found to fall outside Category X, Y and Z, because they
are, at present, considered to present no harm to marine resources, human health,
amenities or other legitimate uses of the sea when discharged into the sea from
tank cleaning or deballasting operations.
L i q u i d s u b s t a n c e means substance having a vapour pressure not ex-
ceeding 0,28 MPa absolute at a temperature of 37,8 °C.
S o l i d i f y i n g s u b s t a n c e means a noxious a liquid substance, which:
in the case of a substance with a melting point of less than 15 °C which is at a
temperature of less than 5 °C above its melting point at the time of unloading; or
in the case of a substance with a melting point of equal to or greater than 15 °C
which is at a temperature of less than 10 °C above its melting point at the time of
unloading.
S e g r e g a t e d b a l l a s t means ballast water introduced into a tank per-
manently allocated to the carriage of ballast or cargoes other than oil or noxious
liquid substances, and which is completely separated from the cargo and fuel oil
systems.
C a t e g o r y X means noxious liquid substances which, if discharged into
to the sea from tank cleaning or deballasting operations, are deemed to present a

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major hazard to either marine resources or human health and, therefore, justify the
prohibition of the discharge into the marine environment.
C a t e g o r y Y means noxious liquid substances which, if discharged into
the sea from tank cleaning or deballasting operations, are deemed to present a
hazard to either marine resources or human health or cause harm to amenities or
other legitimate uses of the sea and, therefore, justify a limitation on the quality
and quantity of the discharge into the marine environment.
C a t e g o r y Z means noxious liquid substances which, if discharged into
the sea from tank cleaning or deballasting operations, are deemed to present a mi-
nor hazard to either marine resources or human health and, therefore, justify less
stringent restrictions on the quality and quantity of the discharge into the marine
environment.
L o w - v i s c o s i t y s u b s t a n c e means a noxious liquid substance, which
is not a high-viscosity substance.
N L S t a n k e r means a ship constructed or adapted to carry a cargo of nox-
ious liquid substances in bulk, and includes an “oil tanker” as defined in Annex I
to MARPOL 73/78 when certified to carry a cargo or part cargo of noxious liquid
substances in bulk.
N o n - s o l i d i f y i n g s u b s t a n c e means a noxious liquid substance,
which is not a solidifying substance.
R e s i d u e means any noxious liquid substance, which remains for
disposal.
A s s o c i a t e d p i p i n g means the pipeline from the suction point in a
cargo tank to the shore connection used for unloading the cargo and includes all
ship’s piping, pumps and filters which are in open connection with the cargo un-
loading line.
R e s i d u e / w a t e r m i x t u r e means residue, to which water has been
added for any purpose (e.g. tank cleaning, ballasting, oily bilge slops).
C h e m i c a l t a n k e r means a ship constructed or adapted for the carriage
in bulk of any liquid product listed in Chapter 17 of the IBC Code.

2 TYPES AND SCOPE OF SURVEYS

2.1 The types and scope of surveys, as well as documents issued by the Reg-
ister are given in Part I “Regulations for Technical Supervision”.

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 3 CONSTRUCTION OF SHIPS CARRYING NOXIOUS LIQUID
SUBSTANCES IN BULK

3.1 GENERAL

3.1.1 The construction of chemical tankers and NLS tankers shall comply with
the requirements of the revised texts of Annex II to MARPOL 73/78, the IBC Code,
as well as the Rules for the Classification and Construction of Chemical Tankers.
3.1.2 The requirements for construction and equipment of ships carrying dan-
gerous and noxious substances in bulk other than chemical tankers and bulk carri-
ers for the carriage of noxious liquid substances are given in Section 6.

4 REQUIREMENTS OF THE NORMATIVE DOCUMENTS

FOR THE EQUIPMENT OF SHIPS
CARRYING NOXIOUS LIQUID SUBSTANCES IN BULK

4.1 VENTILATION SYSTEM EQUIPMENT

4.1.1 When cargo residues shall be removed from cargo tanks by ventilation,
the ventilation equipment shall be used complying with the requirements of Sec-
tion 12, Part VIII “Systems and Piping” of the Rules for the Classification and
Construction of Sea-Going Ships.
4.1.2 The characteristics and arrangement of the ventilation equipment shall
comply with the following requirements.
4.1.2.1 Ventilation equipment shall produce an air jet, which can reach the
tank bottom. The minimum flow rate of the ventilation equipment as a function of
jet penetration depth is shown in Fig. 4.1.2.1.
4.1.2.2 Ventilation equipment shall be placed in the tank opening closest to the
tank swamp or suction point.
4.1.2.3 Ventilation equipment shall, when practicable, be positioned so that
the air jet is directed at the tank swamp or suction point and impingement of the air
jet on the tank structural members shall be avoided as much as possible.

4.2 TANK WASHING ARRANGEMENTS

4.2.1 Tank washing arrangements are subject to special consideration by the

Register.

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Fig. 4.1.2.1
Minimum flow rate as function of jet penetration depth

4.3 DISPOSAL SYSTEMS

FOR NOXIOUS LIQUID SUBSTANCES RESIDUES

4.3.1 The equipment and systems for pumping and discharge of noxious liq-
uid substances residues shall preclude the possibility of their discharge exceeding
the specified values.
4.3.2 Arrangement and location of pipelines for pumping and discharge of
noxious liquid substances residues shall comply with the requirements of Sec-
tion 4, Part VIII “Systems and Piping” of the Rules for the Classification and
Construction of Sea-Going Ships.

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 4.4 CARGO SYSTEMS

4.4.1 Cargo systems shall comply with the requirements of Section 1, Part VI
“Systems and Piping” of the Rules for the Classification and Construction of
Chemical Tankers.
4.4.2 The cargo system used for unloading of noxious liquid substances, which
includes cargo and stripping pumps, suction and discharge pipelines and fittings
shall ensure that each tank and the cargo system do not contain a quantity of residue
in excess of the values specified in regulation 12 of Annex II to MARPOL 73/78.
4.4.3 Pumping performance tests shall use water as the test medium. Such wa-
ter tests shall, by measurement, show that the system meets the above requirements.

4.5 UNDERWATER DISCHARGE OUTLET LOCATION

4.5.1 The underwater discharge outlet (or outlets) for the residue/water mix-
ture discharge shall be located below the waterline (at any operation draughts)
within the cargo area in the vicinity of the bilge. If dual outlets are provided, they
shall be located on the opposite sides of the ship, as specified above.
4.5.2 The underwater discharge outlet (or outlets) shall be so arranged so as
to avoid the re-intake of residue/water mixtures by the ship’s pumps through sea-
water intakes.

4.6 UNDERWATER DISCHARGE OUTLET SIZE

4.6.1 The underwater discharge outlet (or outlets) arrangement shall be such that
the residue/water mixture discharged into the sea will not pass the ship’s boundary layer.
To this end, when the discharge is made normal to the ship’s shell plating, the
minimum diameter of the discharge outlet is governed by the formula:

D = Qd / 5 Ld (4.6.1)

where D = minimum diameter of the discharge outlet, in m;

Ld = distance from the forward perpendicular to the discharge outlet, in m.
Qd = the maximum discharge rate selected at which the ship may discharge a residue/water
mixture through the outlet, in m3 /h.

When the discharge is directed at an angle to the ship’s shell plating, the above
formula shall be modified by substituting for Qd the component of Qd, which is
normal to the ship’s shell plating.

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 4.7 SLOP TANKS

4.7.1 Though a ship is not required to be fitted with separate slop tanks,
they may be required for some washing operations. Cargo tanks may be used
as slop tanks.

5 CARRIAGE OF VEGETABLE OILS

5.1 The carriage of individually identified vegetable oils identified by the rel-
evant footnote in Chapter 17 of the IBC Code is permitted if a tanker meets all the
requirements for a type 2 ship specified in the IBC Code.
As specially decided by the Administration, the carriage of vegetable oils may
be permitted on ships meeting all requirements for ship type 3 except for cargo
tanks location. In this case, the entire cargo tank length shall be protected by bal-
last tanks or spaces other than tanks that carry oil as follows:
.1 wing tanks or spaces shall be arranged such that cargo tanks are lo-
cated inboard of the moulded line of the side shall plating nowhere less than
760 mm; and
.2 double bottom tanks or spaces shall be arranged such that the distance
between the bottom of the cargo tanks and the moulded line of the bottom shall
plating measured at right angles to the bottom shell plating is not less than
B/15 m or 2 m at the centreline, whichever is the lesser. The minimum distance
shall be 1 m.
5.2 In accordance with Resolution MEPC.148(54) dry cargo ships are certi-
fied to carry some vegetable oils in deep tanks or independent tanks, specifically
designed for this purpose. The products allowed to be carried are restricted to
those unmodified vegetable oils (primarily triglycerides), which are listed in the
IBC Code with indication of pollution hazard only.
5.2.1 The following criteria on construction and carriage shall apply to the
above dry cargo ships:
.1 the independent tanks for the carriage of vegetable oils shall be located at
least 760 mm from the ship’s side shell plating;
.2 the carriage of vegetable oils in independent tanks or in deep tanks shall be
restricted to trades specifically identified by Administration.
5.2.2 Every such dry cargo ship shall meet the requirements of Annex II to
MARPOL 73/78 regarding the discharge requirements and the availability of the
relevant Manual.

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 6 REQUIREMENTS OF THE NORMATIVE DOCUMENTS
FOR THE EQUIPMENT OF SHIPS OTHER
THAN CHEMICAL TANKERS

6.1 GENERAL

6.1.1 Ships other than chemical tankers or bulk carriers for the carriage of nox-
ious liquid substances (supply vessels for MODU and FOP; dry cargo ships certi-
fied to carry vegetable oils in bulk) shall comply with the applicable provisions of
Resolution A.673(16), as amended in accordance with Resolution MSC.236(82),
and Resolution MEPC.148(54).
6.1.2 Construction and equipment of ships other than chemical tankers or bulk
carriers for the carriage of noxious liquid substances, which carry noxious liquid
substances in bulk shall be such as to minimize uncontrolled discharge of such
substances into the sea.
6.1.3 A technical justification, agreed with the shipowner, of the possibility
and conditions of carriage of noxious liquid substances in bulk by the ship shall be
submitted to the Register for approval. The technical justification shall consider
the category of the substance to be carried, equipment available on board and shall
contain a list of specifications and practical requirements to be complied with on
ships carrying noxious liquid substances, which are indicated in the IBC Code.
6.1.4 The provisions of 6.1.3 may be waived in respect of ships for which the
carriage of a particular noxious liquid substance is predestined by their purpose
and for which the requirements of 6.1.3 shall be complied with and approved in
the ship’s design and technical documentation.
6.1.5 The provisions of the present Part do not cover process discharges of
fishing and fish processing vessels, which are the result of fishing products pro-
cessing, except cod-liver oil discharges. Observance of procedural requirements
with regard to these discharges is within the shipowner’s competence.
6.1.6 Fish transport vessels carrying cod-liver oil may be covered by regula-
tion 4.1.3 of Annex II to MARPOL 73/78, according to which the Administration
may permit the carriage of vegetable oils and cod-liver oil on type 3 ships, pro-
vided the requirements of this Regulation as regards cargo tanks location against
the ship’s shell plating are complied with.
For fish transport vessels, whose constructional and operational features are
such that ballasting of cargo tanks is not required and cargo tanks washing is only
required for repair or dry-docking, the Administration, in accordance with regula-
tion 4.4 of Annex II, may allow exemption from the provisions of regulation 12 of

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Annex II to MARPOL 73/78 (including underwater discharge outlet), provided the
following conditions are complied with:
any effluent from cod-liver oil tank washings is discharged to a reception
facility;
the International Pollution Prevention Certificate for the Carriage of Noxious
Liquid Substances in Bulk (Form 2.4.7) indicates that each cargo tank is certified
for the carriage of cod-liver oil only without intermediate cleaning, as well as the
particulars of the exemption;
the ship carries the Procedures and Arrangements Manual approved by the
Administration or by the Register on its behalf.
6.1.7 The requirements may be waived in respect of fishing vessels, the
technological equipment of which is intended for the production and storage
of cod-liver oil.
However the following conditions shall be complied with:
arrangements for storage and delivery of cod-liver oil shall be approved by the
Register within the ship’s design;
any discharges of cod-liver oil, including residues of cargo and washing wa-
ter containing cod-liver oil, except cases specified in regulation 3 of Annex II to
MARPOL 73/78;
any effluent from cod-liver oil tank washings is discharged to a reception
facility;
the ship carries the Procedures and Arrangements Manual approved by the
Register.
The Manual shall contain a technical justification of the possibility and condi-
tions of cod-liver oil storage on board. The technical justification shall consider the
equipment available on board and shall contain a list of specifications and practical
requirements to be complied with to prevent marine pollution by noxious substances;
cod-liver oil unloading operations shall be recorded in the relevant ship’s log
book;
the Certificate (Form 2.4.7) is not issued to a fishing vessel. Although, during
approval of the Procedures and Arrangements Manual and the ship survey for com-
pliance with the provisions of the Manual, the Report (Form 6.3.10) shall be issued.

6.2 CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT OF SHIPS INTENDED

FOR THE CARRIAGE OF NOXIOUS LIQUID SUBSTANCES IN BULK

6.2.1 The design and equipment of ships intended for the carriage of particular
noxious liquid substances in bulk as the main or additional cargo shall comply

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with the applicable requirements of the Rules for the Classification and Construc-
tion of Chemical Tankers and of Sections 3 and 4 of the present Part.
6.2.2 The requirements for ships not intended for the carriage of particular
noxious liquid substances are subject to the Register approval in accordance
with 6.1.3.
6.2.3 For the loading, unloading and other operations with noxious liquid sub-
stances an independent cargo system shall be provided on board, which shall be
served by a separate pump. The necessity of the pump (pumps) operation on a
standby basis is within the shipowner’s competence.
6.2.4 The design and laying of cargo system piping shall maximally facilitate
the drainage of piping and pumps as a result of the flowing of cargo to the suction
point. Where necessary, special drainage facilities shall be provided, which shall
remove the drainage to cargo or slop tanks.
6.2.5 To exclude accidental spillage in way of discharge sockets, provision
shall be made for a watching position equipped with a means of remotely switch-
ing off the pumping facilities, or for effective communication (such as telephone
or radio) between the position for watching the discharge and the control position
for pumping facilities.
6.2.6 For diluting the residues of noxious liquid substances in tanks and for
tank washing a special system shall be provided The piping by which the washing
water is led to the tanks, shall be equipped with non-return valves.
6.2.7 Circulation of the washing water in tanks during the dilution of cargo
residues and the discharge of washing water shall be effected by means of a
special pump. On agreement with the Register, cargo pumps may be used for
that purpose.
6.2.8 Efficient measures shall be taken for washing cargo system piping.
6.2.9 Ships certified to carry noxious liquid substances of Categories X, Y
and Z shall have an underwater discharge outlet (or outlets). For ships constructed
before 1 January 2007, which are certified to carry noxious liquid substances of
Category Z, the underwater discharge outlet is not mandatory.
6.2.10 Noxious liquid substances residues and washing water shall be dis-
charged to reception facilities in accordance with 6.2.5.
6.2.11 The sockets of cargo discharge piping shall be provided with shut-
off valves, reducer and blank flanges. The type of reducer shall be approved
by the Register.

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 PART IV. SHIP’S EQUIPMENT AND ARRANGEMENTS
FOR THE PREVENTION OF POLLUTION BY SEWAGE

1 DEFINITIONS AND EXPLANATIONS

1.1 In the present Part the following definitions and explanations have been
adopted.
I n t e r n a t i o n a l v o y a g e means a voyage from a country, to which
MARPOL 73/78 applies, to a port outside this country or conversely.
N e w s h i p means a ship for which the building contract is placed, or in
the absence of a building contract, the keel of which is laid or which is at a simi-
lar stage of construction on or after the date of entry into force of Annex IV to
MARPOL 73/78; or the delivery of which is three years or more after the date of
entry into force of Annex IV to MARPOL 73/78.
H o l d i n g t a n k means a tank for the collection and storage of untreated
sewage, activated sludge and pulp from the sewage treatment plant.
S e w a g e c o m m i n u t i o n a n d d i s i n f e c t i o n s y s t e m means a
plant, in which sewage is disinfected and the solid particles contained therein are
comminuted.
S e w a g e means:
drainage and other wastes from any form of toilets, urinals and WC scuppers;
drainage from wash basins, wash tubs and scuppers located in medical prem-
ises (dispensary, sick bay, etc.);
drainage from spaces containing living animals;
other waste waters when mixed with the drainages defined above.
E x i s t i n g s h i p means a ship, which is not a new ship.
S e w a g e t r e a t m e n t p l a n t means a plant, in which sewage is treated
and disinfected.
Sewage treatment plants installed on ships on or af-
ter 1 January 2010:
for new ships – plants on ships the keels of which are laid, or which are at the
similar stage of construction on or after 1 January 2010;
for existing ships – new plants the date of contract for delivery of which is
on or after 1 January 2010, or in the absence of a contract for delivery, new plants
which shall be actually delivered on or after 1 January 2010.
S a n i t a r y a n d d o m e s t i c w a s t e w a t e r s mean:
drainage from the wash basins, showers, laundries, wash tubs and scuppers;
drainage from sinks and equipment of galleys and spaces annexed to galleys.

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 N u m b e r o f p e r s o n s o n b o a r d means crew and special personnel
and passengers, which the ship is certified to carry.

2 TYPES AND SCOPE OF SURVEYS

2.1 Types and scope of surveys, as well as documents issued by the Register
are specified in Part I “Regulations for Technical Supervision”.
2.2 All ships listed in 1.1.4, Part I “Regulations for Technical Supervision” are
subject to surveys in accordance with regulation 4 of Annex IV to MARPOL 73/78.
2.3 Based on the results of surveys, the International Sewage Pollution Pre-
vention Certificate (Form 2.4.9) shall be issued to ships or renewed in accordance
with regulations 5 to 8 of Annex IV to MARPOL 73/78.

3 EQUIPMENT FOR SEWAGE STORAGE,

TREATMENT AND DISCHARGE

3.1 GENERAL

3.1.1 In ships listed in 1.1.4, Part I “Regulations for Technical Supervision”,

provision shall be made for equipment of one of the following types:
.1 sewage treatment plant of the type approved by the Administration;
.2 sewage comminution and disinfection system approved by the Administra-
tion. This system shall be equipped by the means satisfying the requirements of
the Administration for temporary sewage storage, when the ship is within the area,
where the discharge is prohibited;
.3 holding tank of the capacity satisfying the requirements of the Administration.
3.1.2 No discharge of comminuted and disinfected sewage, as well as of un-
treated sewage, shall be possible in areas where the discharge is prohibited.
3.1.3 The pipelines, electrical equipment and control devices shall comply
with the requirements of Part VIII “Systems and Piping”, Part XI “Electrical
Equipment” and Part XV “Automation” of the Rules for the Classification and
Construction of Sea-Going Ships as appropriate.
3.1.4 Equipment for collection, storage, treatment and discharge of sewage
from MODU, FOP and FPU shall meet the requirements of Section 3, Part XX
“Equipment for Prevention of Pollution” of the Rules for the classification, con-
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 3.2 HOLDING TANKS

3.2.1 The calculation of the total capacity of holding tanks having regard to
the intended area of navigation, service conditions of the ship and number of per-
sons on board shall be submitted to the Register.
3.2.2 The holding tank shall be constructed to the satisfaction of the Adminis-
tration and shall have a means to indicate visually the amount of its contents.

3.3 SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANTS

3.3.1 The capacity of the sewage treatment plant, in litres per day, shall be
determined by the formula

Q = nq (3.3.1)

where n = number of persons;

q = daily amount of sewage per one person, in 1 (according to the current standard).

3.3.2 Sewage treatment plants shall comply with the requirements of Resolu-
tion MEPC.159(55) in the following cases:
.1 when installed on board ships the keels of which are laid or which are at a
similar stage of construction on or after 1 January 2010;
.2 when new plants are delivered to existing ships with a contractual delivery
date to the ship on or after 1 January 2010 or, in the absence of a contractual deliv-
ery date, the actual delivery of the equipment to the ship on or after 1 January 2010.
In all other cases sewage treatment plants shall comply with the requirements
of Resolution МЕРС.2(VI).
3.3.3 Efficiency of means for washing and disinfection shall be checked, as
well as associated machinery and piping of the plant.

3.4 SEWAGE COMMINUTION AND DISINFECTION SYSTEMS

3.4.1 The sewage comminution and disinfection systems shall meet the re-
quirements of 3.3.1 and 3.3.3.
3.4.2 The holding tanks for temporary storage of sewage associated with the
systems shall meet the requirements of 3.2.
3.4.3 The sewage comminution and disinfection systems shall provide for
comminution of particles not exceeding 25 mm in size.

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 3.4.4 The systems shall ensure a degree of sewage disinfection according to
the current international standards.

3.5 ARRANGEMENTS FOR SEWAGE DISCHARGE

3.5.1 In every ship provision shall be made (irrespective of availability of

sewage treatment plant or sewage holding tank) for a pipeline for discharge of
sewage to reception facilities.
The pipeline shall be led to both sides of the ship. In well-grounded cases, in
agreement with the Register, the pipeline may be led to one side. The discharge
manifolds shall be located in places convenient for connection of hoses; they shall
be fitted with standard discharge connections with flanges according to regula-
tion 10 of Annex IV to MARPOL 73/78 (Fig. 3.5.1), as well as shall be provided
with nameplates. The discharge manifolds shall be provided with blank flanges.
3.5.2 Starting and stopping of the discharge shall be effected manually. In
the vicinity of the discharge manifolds provision shall be made for the discharge

Cutout D = 18 × 4 holes 16

∅2 70
10 ∅ 1 R9

Fig. 3.5.1

N o t e . The flange is designed to accept pipes up to maximum internal diameter of 100 mm and
shall be of steel or other equivalent material having a flat face. This flange, together with a suitable
gasket, shall be suitable for a service pressure of 0,6 MPa. For ships having a moulded depth of 5 m
and less, the inner diameter of the discharge connection my be 38 mm. The flange is connected by four
bolts of suitable length and of 16 mm in diameter each.

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observation and remote cut-off position or for the effective communication system
(telephone or radio system) between the observation position and the discharge
control position.
3.5.3 To provide the discharge of untreated sewage from the ship’s holding tanks
in the areas, where the discharge is allowed in accordance with regulation 11.1.1
of Annex IV to MARPOL 73/78 (as amended by Resolution MEPC.164(56)), the
shipowner shall submit the calculation of the rate of discharge to the Register
for review. This calculation shall be prepared on the basis of the requirements of
Resolution MEPC.157(55).
The rate of discharge shall be determined based upon the ship’s maximum
summer draft and maximum service speed.
Where sewage is to be discharged from a holding tank using a pump calibrat-
ed at a fixed rate, the pump can either be calibrated at a rate permitted at 4 knots,
or calibrated for a specific minimum ship’s speed in excess of 4 knots.
Where the sewage pump capacity may be alternating, the rate of discharge
may be increased up to the maximum calculated value corresponding to the ship’s
maximum summer draft and maximum service speed as a result of the pump ca-
pacity increase, provided that the ship’s speed corresponds to the maximum rate
of discharge.
When the above calculation and untreated sewage discharge facilities in
accordance with the approved rate of discharge (pumps with relevant fixed
or alternating capacity, shut-off and control valves, etc.) are not available on
board, discharge of untreated sewage into the sea within the areas where the
discharge is permitted shall be prohibited in accordance with regulation 11.1.1
of Annex IV to MARPOL 73/78. In this case all sewage shall be stored in hold-
ing tanks and discharged to the reception facilities. The fact of discharge of
untreated sewage within the areas where the discharge is permitted without the
above measures taken shall be considered as a violation of the MARPOL 73/78
requirements.

4 INSTRUMENTATION

4.1 The holding tanks shall be provided with the visual and audible alarm
operating in case of 80 per cent filling of the tank.
4.2 The sewage treatment plant shall be fitted with devices for collection of
samples of purified and disinfected waters.

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 5 APPLICATION OF THE REQUIREMENTS OF ANNEX IV
TO MARPOL 73/78 FOR SHIPS NOT ENGAGED
IN INTERNATIONAL VOYAGES

5.1 On ships not engaged in international voyages the Administration

shall take adequate measures to meet the applicable provisions of Annex VI to
MARPOL 73/78.
5.2 For ships flying the flag of the Russian Federation equipped with at least
a sewage holding tank of sufficient capacity and a sewage discharge pipeline
with standard discharge connections according to 3.5.1, the Register may issue
the Oil, Sewage and Garbage Pollution Prevention Certificate (Form 2.4.18) upon
the results of relevant surveys (provided the requirements of Annexes I and V to
MARPOL 73/78 are complied with, if applicable).

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 PART V. SHIP’S EQUIPMENT AND ARRANGEMENTS
FOR THE PREVENTION OF POLLUTION BY GARBAGE

1 GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE OF APPLICATION

1.1.1 The provisions of the present Part cover all the ships in accordance with
the requirements of Annex V to MARPOL 73/78.
1.1.2 The MODU, FOP and FPU equipment and arrangements for the pre-
vention of pollution by garbage shall comply with the requirements of Section 4,
Part XX “Equipment for Prevention of Pollution” of the Rules for the classifica-
tion, construction and equipment of MODU and FOP.

1.2 DEFINITIONS AND EXPLANATIONS

1.2.1 In the present Part the following definitions and explanations have been
adopted.
I n c i n e r a t o r means the ship’s plant for burning of solid waste generated
during operation of the ship.
G a r b a g e means all kinds of victual, domestic and operational waste (ex-
cluding fresh fish and parts thereof) generated during normal operation of the ship
as specified in Annex V to MARPOL 73/78.
G a r b a g e p r o c e s s i n g d e v i c e means a plant for comminution or
reducing the volume and mass of garbage.
G a r b a g e r e c e p t a c l e means containers and other receptacles for the
collection and storage of garbage.
N u m b e r o f p e r s o n s o n b o a r d means crew, passengers and special
personnel, which the ship is certified to carry.

1.3 SCOPE OF TECHNICAL SUPERVISION

1.3.1 General provisions on the procedure of technical supervision during

manufacture of the equipment and arrangements designed for garbage processing
and their survey, as well as the requirements for the technical documentation sub-
mitted to the Register for review are specified in the Rules for Technical Supervi-
sion during Сonstruction of Ships and Manufacture of Materials and Products for
Ships and in Part I “Regulations for Technical Supervision”.

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 Every ship is subject to surveys as specified in 2.1.3, Part I “Regulations for
Technical Supervision”.
1.3.2 Subject to the Register technical supervision during manufacture are
incinerators of the approved type and garbage processing devices with the associ-
ated electrical equipment, control, regulation and monitoring devices.
1.3.3 Subject to the Register technical supervision during the ship’s survey are in-
cinerators of the approved type, garbage processing devices and garbage receptacles.

2 EQUIPMENT AND DEVICES FOR GARBAGE COLLECTION,

STORAGE AND PROCESSING

2.1 GENERAL

2.1.1 In every ship provision shall be made for garbage collection and storage
devices. Ships may be fitted with incinerators and garbage processing devices hav-
ing regard to such factors as type of ship, area of navigation, number of crew, etc.
2.1.2 The garbage processing devices and incinerators shall comply with the
requirements of Part VIII “Systems and Piping” and Part XI “Electrical Equip-
ment”, and the control, regulation and monitoring devices shall comply with the
requirements of Part XV “Automation” of the Rules for the Classification and
Construction of Sea-Going Ships.

2.2 GARBAGE RECEPTACLES

2.2.1 Garbage receptacles may be removable or permanently fixed. In both

cases garbage receptacles shall have smooth inner surfaces.
2.2.2 The calculation of the total capacity of the garbage receptacles having
regard to the intended area of navigation, service conditions of the ship and num-
ber of persons on board shall be submitted to the Register.
2.2.3 The permanently fixed garbage receptacles shall be so designed as to
allow easy discharge and cleaning.
2.2.4 The removable garbage receptacles shall be provided with appliances
for reliable securing on board the ship.
2.2.5 The garbage receptacles shall be provided with covers ensuring tight
closure of openings for garbage loading.
2.2.6 The garbage receptacles shall be grouped into three categories:
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 receptacles for food waste;
receptacles for other garbage.
The garbage receptacles from each of the three categories shall be clearly
marked and differ in colour.
2.2.7 The garbage receptacles shall be located in places convenient for per-
mitted garbage disposal into the sea, discharge to reception facilities, transport
to processing or incineration locations. The garbage receptacles may be placed
on the weather deck or in ventilated spaces isolated from accommodation and
service spaces. In all cases garbage shall be so stored to avoid human health and
safety hazards.

2.3 GARBAGE COMMINUTERS AND COMPACTORS

2.3.1 The garbage comminutors shall provide for comminution of particles

not exceeding 25 mm in size.
2.3.2 Garbage compactors shall be installed in a compartment with adequate
room for operating and maintaining the unit and storing trash to be processed. The
space shall have freshwater washdown service, coamings, deck drains, adequate
ventilation and fire-fighting equipment.
2.3.3 The arrangements for disposal of garbage into the sea shall be provided
with plates indicating the conditions of their use.

2.4 INCINERATORS

2.4.1 The incinerator installed on board the ship shall comply with the re-
quirements of Resolution MEPC.59(33) or Resolution MEPC.76(40), whichever
is applicable.
2.4.2 In accordance with regulation 16 of Annex VI to MARPOL 73/78, the
incinerators set forth below shall be manufactured in compliance with the require-
ments of Resolution MEPC.76(40) as regards the incinerators up to 1500 kW and
shall have type approval of the Administration:
incinerators installed in ships, the keels of which were laid on or after
1 January 2000;
new incinerators installed in existing ships, the date of contract for delivery of
which is on or after 1 January 2000.
Utilization in ships of the above mentioned incinerators having no type ap-
proval in accordance with the requirements in Resolutions MEPC.76(40) shall
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 2.4.3 Incinerators installed in existing ships, the date of contract for delivery
of which is before 1 January, 2000, may have type approval in accordance with the
requirements of Resolution MEPC.59(33) or other normative documents.
2.4.4 During survey of incinerators on board, the following units and devices
shall be tested:
.1 flame safeguard of incinerating furnace in case of the burner flame fail-
ure with verification of audible alarm and visible indicator operation. The shut-
down times shall be verified in accordance with the requirements of the above
resolutions;
.2 limit controls for operation;
.3 fuel oil pressure limit control for operation in case of fuel oil pressure low-
ering below the value required for safe combustion;
.4 other interlocks provided as specified by the incinerator manufacturer;
.5 programming controls controlling and cycling the unit (prepurge, ignition,
postpurge, etc.) as specified by the incinerator manufacturer;
.6 fuel oil supply controls: operation of two fuel oil control solenoid valves for
all conditions of the incinerator operation;
.7 device shutting off fuel oil supply to burners in case of reduced voltage;
.8 switches for proper operation;
.9 availability of marking (name of manufacturer, type, serial number, power
in thermal units per time unit, IMO Resolution for compliance with which the
incinerator was approved), as well as warning plates;
.10 oil residues (sludge) processing system (if available):
tank for mixing oil residues (sludge) with fuel oil;
oil residues (sludge) preheating system;
homogenization system.

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 PART VI. SHIP’S EQUIPMENT AND ARRANGEMENTS
FOR THE PREVENTION OF AIR POLLUTION

1 GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE OF APPLICATION

1.1.1 The provisions of the present Part apply to all ships subject to the Register
technical supervision, as well as to their equipment, arrangements and systems for the
prevention of air pollution, except where expressly provided otherwise, in compli-
ance with the requirements of Annex VI to MARPOL 73/78 and NOx Technical Code.

1.2 DEFINITIONS AND EXPLANATIONS

1.2.1 In the present Part the following definitions and explanations have been
adopted. See Circular
E m i s s i o n means any release of substances subject to control by Annex VI
to MARPOL 73/78 from ships into the atmosphere or sea.
Major conversion in relation to nitrogen oxides
( N O x ) e m i s s i o n c o n t r o l means a modification on or after 1 January 2000
of a marine diesel engine that has not already been surveyed to the standards set
forth in regulations 13.1, 13.4 or 13.5.1.1 of Annex VI to MARPOL 73/78 where:
.1 the engine is replaced by a marine diesel engine, or an additional marine
diesel engine is installed; or
.2 any substantial modification, as defined in the revised NOx Technical Code
is made to the engine; or
.3 the maximum continuous rating of the engine is increased by more than 10 per
cent as compared to the maximum continuous rating of the initial survey of the engine.
A p p r o v e d m e t h o d means a method for a particular engine, or a range
of engines, which if applied to the engine, will ensure that the engine complies
with the applicable NOx limit as detailed in regulation 13.7 of Annex VI to
MARPOL 73/78. Approved methods may be the necessary engine settings or the
installation of the set of equipment for the engine modernization.
O z o n e d e p l e t i n g s u b s t a n c e s mean controlled substances defined
in paragraph 4 of article I of the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the
Ozone Layer, 1987, listed in Annexes A, B, C or E to the said Protocol in force at
the time of application or Interpretation of Annex. VI to MARPOL 73/78.

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 Ozone depleting substances that may be found on board ship include, but are
not limited to:
halons:
1211 Bromochlorodifluoromethane;
1301 Bromotrifluoromethane;
2402 1,2-Dibromo-1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethane (also known as Halon 114B2);
chlorofluorocarbons (CFC):
CFC-11 Trichlorofluoromethane;
CFG-12 Dichlorodifluoromethane;
CFC-113 1,1,2-Trichloro-1,1,2-trifluoroethane;
CFC-114 1,2-Dichloro-1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethane;
CFC-115 Chloropentafluoroethane.
S O x e m i s s i o n c o n t r o l a r e a means an area where the adoption of special
mandatory measures for SOx emissions from ships is required to prevent, reduce and
control air pollution from SOx and its attendant adverse impacts on land and sea areas.
S h i p b o a r d i n c i n e r a t i o n means the incineration of wastes and other
matter on board a ship, if such wastes or other matter were generated during the
normal operation of that ship.
C a r g o v a p o u r c o l l e c t i o n s y s t e m means an arrangement consist-
ing of pipelines and hoses applied for collecting vapours from cargo tanks of tank-
ers and their transfer to the device intended for their processing (i.e. utilization, for
example, by means of burning).
S h i p s c o n s t r u c t e d mean ships the keels of which are laid or which are
at a similar stage of construction.
Installations (in relation to ozone depleting sub-
s t a n c e s ) means the installation of systems, equipment including portable fire
extinguishing units, insulation or other material on a ship, but excludes the repair
or recharge of previously installed systems, equipment, insulation, or other mate-
rial, or the recharge of portable fire extinguishing units.
F u e l o i l i n c i n e r a t o r s mean any engines, auxiliary boilers, gas tur-
bines or other installations consuming fuel oil except shipboard incinerators.

1.3 SURVEYS AND SCOPE OF TECHNICAL SUPERVISION

1.3.1 Every ship of 400 gross tonnage and above, as well as every MODU,
FOP and FPU shall be subject to surveys in accordance with regulation 5 of An-
nex VI to MARPOL 73/78.
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 .1 installations and systems in relation to application therein ozone depleting
substances (fire-fighting systems, refrigerating equipment);
.2 marine diesel engines of more than 130 kW power output in relation to NOx
emission control in compliance with NOx Technical Code;
.3 exhaust gas cleaning system to reduce NOx emission in compliance with
NOx Technical Code;
.4 exhaust gas cleaning system to reduce SOx emission in compliance with
Resolution MEPC.184(59);
.5 shipboard fuel system in relation to the possibility of conversion of the ship
engines to fuel oil with low sulphur content within SOx emission control areas, and
the possibility of fuel oil sampling on the ship suction fuel oil piping by means of
sampling device of the design approved by the Register in compliance with Reso-
lution MEPC.182(59);
.6 cargo vapour discharge system in relation to availability of the system ap-
proved by the Register on board tankers subject to control in relation to volatile
organic compounds vapour emission;
.7 shipboard incinerators.
1.1.3 During survey of ships and marine diesel engines the provisions of the
Guidelines on the Application of Provision of the Technical Code on Control of
Emission of Nitrogen Oxides from Marine Diesel Engines.
1.3.4 In the case of ships of less than 400 gross tonnage, the Administration
may establish appropriate measures in order to ensure that the applicable provi-
sions of Annex VI to MARPOL 73/78 are complied with.

2 CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM SHIPS

2.1 OZONE DEPLETING SUBSTANCES

2.1.1 Any deliberate emissions of ozone depleting substances occurring dur-

ing recharging, maintenance and repair of installations on board shall be prohib-
ited (except for ensuring ship security or safety of life at sea, or in case of ship
damage). Deliberate emissions do not include minimal releases associated with
recapture or recycling of ozone depleting substances.
2.1.2 In accordance with regulation 12.3 of Annex VI to MARPOL 73/78 the
following installations shall be prohibited:
.1 installations which contain ozone depleting substances other than hydro-
chlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs):

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in the case of ships constructed before 19 May 2005, which have a contractual
delivery of the equipment to the ship on or after 19 May 2005 or, in the absence
of a contractual delivery date, the actual delivery of the equipment to the ship on
or after 19 May 2005;
.2 installations which contain hydro-chlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs):
on ships constructed on or after 1 January 2020; or
in the case of ships constructed before 1 January 2020, which have a con-
tractual delivery of the equipment to the ship on or after 1 January 2020, or in the
absence of a contractual delivery date, the actual delivery of the equipment to the
ship on or after 1 January 2020.
2.1.3 The ozone depleting substances and equipment containing such sub-
stances shall be delivered to appropriate reception facilities when removed from
ships.
2.1.4 Permanently tight equipment containing CFC and HCFC with no com-
pounds for charging of cooling agent or removable components shall not be sub-
ject to control of ozone depleting substances emissions from ships. Domestic
refrigerators, refrigerating chambers, air conditioners, etc. may be considered as
such equipment.
2.1.5 Each ship subject to regulation 6.1 of Annex VI to MARPOL 73/78,
namely each ship of 400 gross tonnage and above engaged in international
voyages:
shall maintain a list of equipment containing ozone depleting substances. This
list shall be entered in item 2.1 of the Supplement to the International Air Pollution
Prevention Certificate (Form 2.4.23);
which has rechargeable systems that contain ozone depleting substances shall
maintain the Ozone Depleting Substances Record Book.
2.1.6 The Ozone Depleting Substances Record Book may form part of an ex-
isting log book or electronic recording system as approved by the Administration.
Entries in the Ozone Depleting Substances Record Book shall be recorded
in terms of mass, in kg, of substance and shall be completed in respect of the
following:
.1 recharge, full or partial, of equipment containing ozone depleting sub-
stances;
.2 repair or maintenance of equipment containing ozone depleting sub-
stances;
.3 deliberate and non-deliberate discharge of ozone depleting substances to
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 .4 discharge of ozone depleting substances to land-based reception facili-
ties; and
.5 supply of ozone depleting substances to the ship.

2.2 NITROGEN OXIDES (NOx)

2.2.1 Regulation 13 of Annex VI to MARPOL 73/78 applies to:

each marine diesel engine with a power output of more than 130 kW perma-
nently installed on a ship;
each marine diesel engine with a power output of more than 130 kW which
undergoes a major conversion on or after 1 January 2000 except when demon-
strated to the satisfaction of the Administration that such engine is an identical
replacement to the engine which it is replacing and is otherwise not covered by
regulation 13.1.1.1 of Annex VI to MARPOL 73/78.
Notwithstanding the above provisions, the Administration may provide an ex-
clusion from the application of this regulation for any marine diesel engine which
is installed on a ship constructed, or for any marine diesel engine which undergoes
a major conversion, before 19 May 2005, provided that the ship on which the en-
gine is installed is solely engaged in voyages to ports or offshore terminals within
the State the flag of which the ship is entitled to fly.
2.2.2 The date of major conversion may be determined:
by the contract for this conversion; or
by the date of the marine diesel engine removal from service in compliance
with the ship’s log book (if the contractual date for conversion is lacking).
2.2.3 For a major conversion involving the replacement of a marine die-
sel engine with a non-identical marine diesel engine or the installation of an
additional marine diesel engine, the standards in regulation 13 of Annex VI to
MARPOL 73/78 in force at the time of replacement or addition of the engine
shall apply. On or after 1 January 2016, in the case of replacement engines only,
if it is not possible for such replacement engine to meet the standards set forth in
regulation 13.5.1.1 of Annex VI to MARPOL 73/78 (Tier III), then that replace-
ment engine shall meet the standards set forth in regulation 13.4 of Annex VI to
MARPOL 73/78 (Tier II). IMO shall develop guidelines to set forth the criteria of
when it is not possible for replacement engine to meet the standards in regulation
13.5.1.1 of Annex VI to MARPOL 73/78.
2.2.4 If any substantial modification is made to any marine diesel engine (un-
less it is covered by regulation 13.1.2 of Annex VI to MARPOL 73/78); or the
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as compared to the maximum continuous rating of the initial survey of the engine,
then the NOx emission (calculated as the total weighted emission of NO2) from this
engine shall be within the following limits:
for a ship constructed prior to 1 January 2000, the standards set forth in regu-
lation 13.3 of Annex VI to MARPOL 73/78 (Tier I) shall apply;
for a ship constructed on or after 1 January 2000, the standards set forth in
regulation 13 of Annex VI to MARPOL 73/78 in force at the time the ship was
constructed (Tiers I, II or III) shall apply.
2.2.5 NOx emission limitations do not apply to:
emergency marine diesel engines;
marine diesel engines installed in lifeboats and any device or equipment in-
tended to be used solely for emergencies;
marine diesel engines installed on ships not engaged in international voyages,
provided that such engines are subject to an alternative NOx control measure es-
tablished by the Administration;
marine diesel engines ensuring the operation of MODU, FOP and FPU pro-
cess equipment.
2.2.6 Subject to regulation 13 of Annex VI to MARPOL 73/78, the opera-
tion of a marine diesel engine is prohibited, except when the emission of NOx
(calculated as the total weighted emission of NO2) from the engine is within the
limits specified in regulation 13 of Annex VI to MARPOL 73/78, for the follow-
ing tiers of compliance of marine diesel engines with the requirements of this
regulation:
Tier I: marine diesel engine is installed on a ship constructed on or after
1 January 2000 and prior to 1 January 2011:

17,0 g/kWh, when n is less than 130 rpm;

45,0 × n(-0,2) g/kWh, when n is 130 or more but less than 2000 rpm;
9,8 g/kWh, when n is 2000 rpm or more

where n = rated engine speed.

Tier II: marine diesel engine is installed on a ship constructed on or after

1 January 2011:

14,4 g/kWh, when n is less than 130 rpm;

44,0 × n(-0,23) g/kWh, when n is 130 or more but less than 2000 rpm;
7,7 g/kWh, when n is 2000 rpm or more

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Tier III: marine diesel engine is installed on a ship constructed on or after

1 January 2016 and operating in NOx emission control areas designated under
regulation 13.6 of Annex VI to MARPOL 73/78:

3,4 g/kWh, when n is less than 130 rpm;

9,0 × n(-0,2) g/kWh, when n is 130 or more but less than 2000 rpm;
2,0 g/kWh, when n is 2000 rpm or more

where n = rated engine speed.

Tier II standard may apply to a marine diesel engine installed on a ship con-
structed on or after 1 January 2016 and operating outside NOx emission control
areas designated under regulation 13.6 of Annex VI to MARPOL 73/78.
Existing marine diesel engine with a power output of more than 5000 kW
and a per cylinder displacement at or above 90 l installed on a ship construct-
ed on or after 1 January 1990 but prior to 1 January 2000.
NOx emission limits from the above existing marine diesel engine shall re-
main within limits of Tier I standard. To this end the Administration of Party to
Protocol 1997 (Annex VI to MARPOL 73/78) shall survey an approved method
for that engine and submit notification of such survey to IMO.
Compliance with the above requirement may be demonstrated through one of
the following:
installation of the approved method, as confirmed by a survey using the veri-
fication procedure specified in the Approved Method File, including appropriate
notation on the Supplement to the International Air Pollution Prevention Certifi-
cate (Form 2.4.23); or
pre-certification survey of the engine confirming that it operates within the NOx
emission limits set forth in regulation 13.7.4 of Annex VI to MARPOL 73/78 (i.e.
within limits of Tier I standard), as a result of which the Technical File of Marine
Diesel Engine has been approved, the Engine International Air Pollution Prevention
Certificate (Form 2.4.40) has been issued, including appropriate notation on the
Supplement to the International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate (Form 2.4.23).
Compliance with the above requirement shall be demonstrated no later than
the first survey to renew the International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate
(Form 2.4.6) that occurs 12 months or more after deposit to IMO of the Adminis-
tration’s notification about survey of the approved method.

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 Requirements for installation of the approved method for engines cannot be
imposed on the shipowner in the following cases:
the approved method does not exist, i. e. it has not been developed by the
engine manufacturer, or it has been developed by the engine manufacturer but has
not been surveyed by the Administration, or notification of such survey has not
been submitted to IMO;
the shipowner of the ship on which the existing approved method shall be in-
stalled can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Administration that the approved
method was not commercially available despite best efforts to obtain it.
In the latter case, the existing approved method shall be installed on the ship
no later than the next annual survey of that ship which falls after the approved
method is declared commercially available by the shipowner.
If the approved method for engines covered by regulation 13.7.1, Annex VI to
MARPOL 73/78 does not exist, the International Air Pollution Prevention Certifi-
cate (Form 2.4.6) may be issued with the Supplement (Form 2.4.23) containing the
entry in paragraph 2.2.1 about the engine with “–” in column “Approved method
exists”.
If the existing approved method for engines covered by regulation 13.7.1,
Annex VI to MARPOL 73/78 is not commercially available, the International
Air Pollution Prevention Certificate (Form 2.4.6) may also be issued. In this case
the Supplement (Form 2.4.23) thereto shall contain the entry about the engine
in paragraph 2.2.1 with “+” in column “Approved method not commercially
available”.
At each annual survey to confirm the International Air Pollution Prevention
Certificate (Form 2.4.6) with the Supplement (Form 2.4.23) containing the entry
in paragraph 2.2.1 about the engine covered by regulation 13.7.1, Annex VI to
MARPOL 73/78 with “–” in column “Approved method exists”, the existence
of the approved method for the engine shall be verified on the basis of the IMO
circulars.
Survey of an approved method shall be in accordance with chapter 7 of the
revised NOx Technical Code and shall include verification:
by the designer of the base marine diesel engine to which the approved meth-
od applies that the calculated effect of the approved method will not decrease en-
gine rating by more than 1per cent, increase fuel consumption by more than 2 per
cent as measured according to the appropriate test cycle set forth in revised NOx
Technical Code, or adversely affect engine durability or reliability;
that the cost of the approved method as compared to the amount of NOx re-
duced by the approved method calculated in accordance with the formula in regu-

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lation 13.7.5.2 of Annex VI to MARPOL 73/78, is not excessive, i.e. it doesn’t ex-
ceed 375 SDR (definitions for the above formula are given in MEPC.1/Circ.678).
2.2.7 Marine diesel engines covered by regulation 13 of Annex VI to
MARPOL 73/78 specified in 2.2.1, shall be subject to pre-certification survey at
the manufacturer’s in accordance with the revised NOx Technical Code and the
provisions of the Guidelines on the Application of Provisions of the Technical
Code on Control of Emission of Nitrogen Oxides from Marine Diesel Engines.
Upon the survey results the Engine International Air Pollution Prevention
Certificate (Form 2.4.40) with Supplement (Form 2.4.41) shall be issued to parent
engines and to each engine of the group or family by the Register on behalf of the
Administration.

2.3 SULPHUR OXIDES (SOx)

2.3.1 In accordance with regulation 14.1 of Annex VI to MARPOL 73/78,

the sulphur content of any fuel oil used on board ships shall not exceed the fol-
lowing limits, even though the International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate
(Form 2.4.6) has not been issued to the ship yet:
4,5 % m/m prior to 1 January 2012;
3,5 % m/m on and after 1 January 2012;
0,5 % m/m on and after 1 January 2020.
2.3.2 In accordance with regulation 14.4 of Annex VI to MARPOL 73/78
while ships are operating within SOx emission control area, the sulphur content of
any fuel oil used on board ships shall not exceed the following limits, even though
the International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate (Form 2.4.6) has not been
issued to the ship yet:
1,5 % m/m prior to 1 July 2010;
1,0 % m/m on and after 1 July 2010;
0,1 % m/m on and after 1 January 2015.
2.3.3 An exhaust gas cleaning system for shipboard fuel oil incinerators
approved by the Administration, taking into account the provisions of Resolu-
tion MEPC.184(59) providing for equal compliance with the requirements of
2.3.1 and 2.3.2, may be used as an alternative compliance method to reduce SOx
emission.
2.3.4 In accordance with Resolution MEPC.184(59) during approval of the
above incinerators the compliance with regulations 14.1 and 14.4 of Annex VI to
MARPOL 73/78 shall be demonstrated on the basis of SO2 (ppm)/CO2 (% v/v)
ratio given in Table 2.3.4.

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 T a b l e 2.3.4
Limits of fuel oil sulphur content specified in regulations 14.1 and 14.4
of Annex VI to MARPOL 73/78 and corresponding values of emissions
Fuel oil sulphur content (% m/m) Emission ratio SO2 (ppm)/CO2 (% v/v)
4,5 195,0
3,5 151,7
1,5 65,0
1,0 43,3
0,5 21,7
0,1 4,3
N o t e . Emission ratio limits may be only applicable when using a distillate based fuel oil or
residual fuel oil.

2.3.5 For ships of 400 gross tonnage and above details of fuel oil delivered
to and used on board shall be recorded by means of bunker delivery notes which
shall be kept onboard for three years since fuel oil delivery and which shall be ac-
companied by a representative sample obtained at the receiving ship’s inlet bunker
manifold by one of the following methods:
.1 manual valve-setting continuous-drip sampler;
.2 time-proportional automatic sampler;
.3 flow-proportional automatic sampler.
Bunker delivery notes shall permanently be kept onboard even though the
International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate (Form 2.4.6) has not been issued
to the ship yet.
2.3.6 The representative fuel oil sample shall be retained under the ship’s con-
trol until the fuel oil delivered is totally consumed, but in any case for a period of
not less than twelve months from the time of bunkering. The fuel oil verification
procedure for the purposes of Annex VI to MARPOL 73/78 is specified in Ap-
pendix VI of Annex VI to MARPOL 73/78. Requirements for the sampling and
sample storage are set forth in Resolution МЕРС.182(59) and MЕРС/Circ.508.
2.3.7 Considering the above, ship fuel oil systems shall ensure the following:
.1 possibility of fuel oil sampling at the receiving ship’s inlet bunker manifold
by means of the sampler according to Resolution МЕРС.182(59);
.2 possibility of ensuring safe transfer on to fuel oils with sulphur content as
specified in 2.3.2 prior to entry into SOx emission control area. The fuel oil service
system shall be fully flushed of all kinds of fuels exceeding permissible limits of
sulphur content.

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 2.4 VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS

2.4.1 All oil tankers which are subject to volatile organic compounds
vapour emission control in accordance with regulation 15.5 of Annex VI to
MARPOL 73/78 shall be provided with a vapour collection system approved
by the Register in accordance with the requirements of 9.9, Part VIII “Sys-
tems and Piping” of the Rules for the Classification and Construction of Sea-
Going Ships.
2.4.2 In accordance with regulation 15.6 of Annex VI to MARPOL 73/78
a tanker carrying crude oil shall have on board and implement a Volatile Or-
ganic Compounds Management Plan approved by the Administration. Such a
plan shall be prepared in accordance with Resolution MEPC.185(59), as well as
MEPC.1/Circ.680 and MEPC.1/Circ.719.

2.5 SHIPBOARD INCINERATION

2.5.1 Shipboard incineration shall be in accordance with regulation 16 of An-

nex VI to MARPOL 73/78.
2.5.2 General provisions for use and surveys of incinerators are given in 2.4,
Part V “Ship’s Equipment and Arrangements for the Prevention of Pollution by
Garbage”.
2.5.3 In accordance with MEPC.1/Circ.642 shipboard incineration of oil resi-
dues (sludge) shall be allowed in the following approved plants:
incinerators with appropriate system of oil residues (sludge) preparation for
burning;
auxiliary steam boilers with appropriate system of oil residues (sludge) prepa-
ration for burning;
systems of thermal liquid heaters with appropriate system of oil residues
(sludge) preparation for burning;
inert gas systems with appropriate system of oil residues (sludge) preparation
for burning.

3 REQUIREMENTS OF THE NORMATIVE DOCUMENTS

FOR MODU, FOP AND FPU

3.1 MODU, FOP and FPU shall comply with the requirements of regula-
tion 19 of Annex VI to MARPOL 73/78.

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 3.2 Emissions arising from process equipment of MODU, FOP and FPU used
in exploration and extraction of seabed mineral resources are not subject to control
in accordance with Annex VI to MARPOL 73/78.
3.3 The regulation 18 of Annex VI to MARPOL 73/78 as regards fuel oil qual-
ity shall not apply to the use of hydrocarbons produced and subsequently used at
the site as oil fuel, when approved by the Administration.

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