26 June 2010

Technical eNewsletter
Entry into force of the Revised MARPOL Annex VI 1 July 2010
This newsletter is a reminder that the revised MARPOL Annex VI enters into force on 1 July 2010, and highlights the following requirements that will take immediate effect: n The maximum allowable sulphur content of fuels used inside Emission Control Areas (ECA) will be reduced from 1.50% to 1.00% (The Baltic and North Sea Area). n All ships using separate fuel oils to comply with the sulphur limitations inside ECA will be required to carry a written procedure showing how fuel changeover is done, also detailing the required time for changeover. The written procedure does not require approval. The details of any changeover operation shall be recorded in a logbook prescribed by the Administration. n All ships fitted with rechargeable systems and equipment containing Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) will be required to maintain a list of these systems and to maintain an ODS record book detailing all operations relating to recharging, repair/maintenance, discharging and the supply of ODS. n All Tankers carrying crude oil are required to have on board, and implement, an approved VOC Management Plan (see Technical eNewsletter no. 3 2010).
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The retroactive requirement related to NOx emissions from large combustion engines onboard vessels constructed between 1990 and 2000: Applicable engines Each diesel engine with a power output of more than 5,000 kW and a per cylinder displacement at or above 90 litres, which is installed on a ship constructed on or after 1 January 1990 but prior to 1 January 2000, must comply with the Tier I emission limits. This will typically be 2-stroke main engines and 4-stroke engines with a bore of more than approximately 450 mm. Compliance with Tier I NOx emission restrictions can be achieved by: 1. Installation of a certified Approved Method. This means a NOx emission reducing installation that has been certified by an Administration. Compliance is only required if an Approved Method for obtaining the necessary NOx reduction is commercially available for the engine(s) in question. 2. Certification of the engine confirming that the engine operates within the Tier I requirements. In order for an Approved Method to be commercially available, the following are necessary: A statement from the engine manufacturer that:

a) Power output is not reduced by more than 1% b) Fuel consumption has not increased by more than 2% c) Engine reliability and durability are not adversely affected Cost of installation and purchasing are within the limits as specified in Annex VI. Time frame for compliance Once an Administration has approved a method, IMO will be notified and will publish a notification of the availability of the method and the applicable date. Any necessary engine adjustments or installations of NOx reducing equipment shall take place no later than the first renewal survey that occurs 12 months or more after notification is published by IMO. However, if the supplier of an Approved Method is not able to deliver at this renewal survey, installation may take place at the following annual survey. Documentation of compliance For engines fitted with an Approved Method there must be an approved method file. This file will include a description of the onboard verification procedure. We recommend that any ship owner or manager with engines to which the above applies engages in a dialogue with the engine maker regarding the available Approved Methods.

Further information MARPOL Annex VI guide DNV Technical eNewsletter Contacts: DNV Classification Support GCSNO861@dnv.com DNV Machinery and Systems GCSNO894@dnv.com For changeover plans DNV Petroleum Services dnvps.oslo@dnv.com