IMO Maritime Environment Protection Committee 63 outcome
Singapore MPA issued a circular regarding Resolutions adopted during the 63rd session of the IMO Maritime Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 63).
The mandatory resolutions include the following:
a. Resolution MEPC.216(63) – Amendments to Annexes I, II, IV and V of
MARPOL 73/78 (Regional arrangements for port reception facilities under
MARPOL Annexes I, II, IV and V) (applicable from 1 Aug 2013);
The amendments provide for regional arrangements for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) when, because of these States’ unique circumstances, such arrangements are the only practical means to satisfy the respective requirements of MARPOL Annexes I, II, IV and V. Parties
participating in a regional arrangement shall develop a Regional Reception
Facilities Plan, taking into account the guidelines developed by the
Organization.
b. Resolution MEPC.217(63) – Amendments to Annex VI of MARPOL 73/78
(Regional arrangements for port reception facilities under MARPOL Annex
VI and certification of marine diesel engines fitted with selective catalytic
reduction systems under the NOx Technical Code 2008) (applicable from
1 Aug 2013);
The amendments provide for regional arrangements for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) to satisfy the requirements of paragraph 1 of
regulation 17 of the MARPOL Annex VI when, because of these States’
unique circumstances, such arrangements are the only practical means to
satisfy these requirements.
Parties participating in a regional arrangement shall develop a Regional Reception Facilities Plan, taking into account the guidelines developed by the Organization. The amendments related to the NOx Technical Code 2008 provide for more flexibility in the testing and certification processes of marine diesel engines fitted with selective catalytic reduction systems.
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Source: Singapore MPA
