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INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANIZATION

IMO

SUB-COMMITTEE ON BULK LIQUIDS BLG 11/5/7

AND GASES 12 January 2007
11th session Original: ENGLISH
Agenda item 5

REVIEW OF MARPOL ANNEX VI AND THE NOx TECHNICAL CODE

Proposal to harmonize a record book of engine parameters

Submitted by the Republic of Korea

SUMMARY

Executive summary: This document provides a proposal for a standard form of a record
book for engine parameters defined in the NOx Technical Code,
Chapter 1, section 1.3.16, in order to harmonize and facilitate the
record book of engine parameters, as well as for the convenience of
shipowners and the relevant persons involved.

Action to be taken: Paragraph 7

Related document: MEPC 53/24

Introduction

1 The Sub-Committee will recall, that MEPC 53 agreed on a revision of MARPOL

Annex VI, which entered into force on 19 May 2005, and instructed the BLG Sub-Committee to
complete the work by 2007. Several Member States and the shipping industry have offered
opinions and views on how to solve the potential environmental problems caused by emissions
from ships and, while MARPOL Annex VI was implemented, have detected issues that need
clarification.

2 The Republic of Korea would like to propose and underline the necessity for a standard
form of record book for engine parameters defined in the NOx Technical Code, Chapter 1,
section 1.3.16, in order to improve the control of engine parameters and efficiency of engine
surveys.

The necessity of the form of the record book

3 All engines which MARPOL Annex VI, regulation 13(1)(a), applies to shall be surveyed
in accordance with the NOx Technical Code, and an Engine International Air Pollution
Prevention Certificate (EIAPP) shall be issued and delivered with the engines. Also, the

For reasons of economy, this document is printed in a limited number. Delegates are
kindly asked to bring their copies to meetings and not to request additional copies.
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responsible Administration and recognized organizations shall ensure that the engines comply
with MARPOL Annex VI, regulation 13(3)(a) by on-board NOx verification procedures such as
engine parameter check method, simplified measurement method or the direct measurement and
monitoring method.

4 According to the NOx Technical Code, Chapter 6, section 6.2.3.2, shipowners or persons
responsible for ships equipped with diesel engines, which are required to use the engine
parameter check method as the on-board NOx verification procedure, shall maintain,
chronologically, a record book of engine parameters, including the replacement of components
and the change of settings influencing NOx emission of the engine. The record book is
recognized as the critical documentation whether the engines are in compliance with MARPOL
Annex VI.

Proposal for a standard form of record book

5 However, the use of different forms of the record book has been found to be one reason
for different understanding of the purpose and keeping methods of the record book by users. The
shipowner and responsible person of the record book might be confused about keeping it. The
Republic of Korea is of the opinion that the responsible persons should be provided with
information with respect to the form of the record book to remove any possible confusion.
Furthermore, the work of administrations and recognized organizations in terms of survey and
certification procedures will be certainly simplified through it.

6 In order to facilitate the development of the sample form, the contents of the form of the
record book identified are listed as follows, and the draft form is attached as annex:

.1 all engine components and parameter listed influencing the NOx emission of the
engine;

.2 IMO Identification Number and the replaced date of the components;

.3 adjusted parameter values and the adjusted date of the engine settings; and

.4 signature of the responsible person for the engine.

Action requested of the Sub-Committee

7 The Sub-Committee is invited to consider the above and the proposed standard form of
Record Book for Engine Parameters set out at annex and take action as appropriate.

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ANNEX

DRAFT FORM OF RECORD BOOK OF ENGINE PARAMETERS

Record book of Engine Parameters

This record book of engine parameters is the document for recording all parameter changes, including components and
engine settings which may influence the NOx emission of engine.

Engine group name : .....................................................

Identification/
approval number : .........................................................

Test cycle : ...................................................................

Engine Information Ship Information

Engine type IMO No.

Engine rating (kW) Ship No.

Engine rpm Ship name

Engine No. Ship owner

Parent or Member Engine Ship yard

Parent engine No.

Engine builder

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ANNEX
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List of NOx Relevant Components

IMO Identification No.

Name Confirmed Date Remarks
or Drawing No.

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Record of Engine Components

Component(s) : Approved IMO ID No.

IMO ID No. Signature

Manufacturer Replaced date Remarks
(Replaced) (Ship’s officer)

Note: If any replacements of components are made to the engine after its pre-certification, a full record of such
replacements should be kept in this record book.

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ANNEX
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Record of Engine Parameters

Adjusted Signature
Parameter Date Remarks
Parameter (Ship’s officer)

Note: If any adjustments or modifications are made to the engine after its pre-certification, a full record of such
adjustments or modifications should be recorded in this record book.

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