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EXTRAORDINARY
PART II —Section 3 —Sub-section ( i)
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
No. 528] NEW DELHI, TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2026/ASHADHA 16, 1948
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MINISTRY OF PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi , the 07th July, 2026
G.S.R. 586(E). —In exercise of the powers conferred by section 143 read with
section 131, sub -sections (2), (4) and (5) of section 133, section 134, sub -section (2) of
section 135, section 136 and section 140 and sub -section (1) of section 142 of the Merchant
Shipping Act, 2025 (24 of 2025), the Central Government hereby makes the following rules,
namely: -
CHAPTER I
PRELIMINARY
1. Short title and commencement . — (1) These rules may be called the Merchant
Shipping (Prevention of Air Pollution from Vessels) Rules, 2026.
(2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.
2. Application . — (1) The provisions of these rules shall apply in accordance with the
provisions of section 131 of the Act.
(2) The vessels to which these rules apply shall comply with the requirements specified
in the Schedules annexed to these rules.
3. Definitions. — (1) In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires, —
(a) “a similar stage of construction ” means the stage at which -
(i) construction identifiable with a specific vessel begins; and
(ii) assembly of that vessel has commenced comprising at least fifty
tons or one per cent. of the estimated mass of all structural material,
whichever is less;
(b) “Act" means the Merchant Shipping Act, 2025 (24 of 2025);
(c) “administration” means the Director -General for Indian vessels and with respect to a
vessel entitled to fly a flag of another State means the government of that State;
(d) “Annex I” means Annex I to the International Convention for the Prevention of
Pollution from Ships, 1973, as modified by the Protocol of 1978 (MARPOL), as
amended from time to time;
(e) “Annex II” means Annex II to the International Convention for the Prevention of
Pollution from Ships, 1973, as modified by the Protocol of 1978 (MARPOL), as
amended from time to tim e;
(f) “Annex VI” means Annex VI to the International Convention for the Prevention of
Pollution from Ships, 1973, as modified by the Protocol of 1978 (MARPOL), as
amended from time to time;
(g) “anniversary date” means the day and the month of each year that will correspond to
the date of expiry of the International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate or Indian Air
Pollution Prevention Certificate, as the case may be;
(h) “attained annual operational CII” means the operational carbon intensity indicator
value achieved by an individual vessel in accordance with paragraph 12 and 14 of
First Schedule annexed to these rules;
(i) “attained EEDI” means the EEDI value achieved by an individual vessel in
accordance with paragraph 8 of First Schedule annexed to these rules;
(j) “attained EEXI” means the EEXI value achieved by an individual vessel in
accordance with paragraph 9 of First Schedule annexed to these rules;
(k) “auxiliary control device” means a system, function or control strategy installed on a
marine diesel engine that is used to protect the engine and/or its ancillary equipment
against operating conditions that could result in damage or failure, or that is used to
facilitate the starting of the engine and it may also be a strategy or measure that has
been satisfactorily demonstrated not to be a defeat device;
(l) “bulk carrier” means a vessel which is intended primarily to carry dry cargo in bulk,
including such types as ore carriers as defined in International Convention for the
Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), 1974 chapter XII, regulation 1, but excluding
combination carriers;
(m) “calendar year” means the period from 1 January to 31 December of a year,
inclusive;
(n) “combination carrier” means a vessel designed to load one hundred percent
deadweight with both liquid and dry cargo in bulk;
(o) “company ” means the owner of the vessel or any other organisation or person such
as the manager, or the bareboat charterer, who has assumed the responsibility for
operation of the vessel from the owner of the vessel and who on assuming such
responsibility has agreed to take over all the duties and responsibilities imposed by
the International Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and for
Pollution Prevention , as amended;
(p) “containership” means a vessel designed exclusively for the carriage of containers in
holds and on deck;
(q) “convention” means the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from
Ships, 1973, as modified by the Protocol of 1978 (MARPOL), as amended from time
to time;
(r) “cruise passenger vessel ” means a passenger vessel not having a cargo deck,
designed exclusively for commercial transportation of passengers in overnight
accommodations on a sea voyage;
(s) “defeat device” means a device that measures, senses or responds to operating
variables such as engine speed, temperature, intake pressure or any other
parameter, for the purpose of activating, modulating, delaying or deactivating the
operation of any component or the function of the emission control system such that
the effectiveness of the emission control system is reduced under conditions
encountered during normal operation, unless the use of such a device is
substantially included in the applied emission certification test procedures;
(t) “deliberate emissions” include emissions occurring in the course of maintaining,
servicing, repairing or disposing of systems or equipment, except that deliberate
emissions do not include minimal releases associated with the recapture or recycling
of an ozone -depleting substance;
(u) “distance travelled” means distance travelled over ground;
(v) “electronic record book” means a device or system, approved by the Central
Government, used to electronically record the required entries for discharges,
transfers and other operations as required under these rules in lieu of a hard copy
record book taking into account the guidelines for the use of electronic record books
under International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973,
adopted by resolution MEPC. 312 (74), as may be amended by the International
Maritime Organization;
(w) “emission ” means any release of substances, subject to control by these rules, from
vessel into the atmosphere or sea;
(x) “emission control area ” means an area where the adoption of special mandatory
measures for emissions from vessels is required to prevent, reduce and control air
pollution from NO x or SO X and particulate matter or all three types of emissions and
their attendant adverse impacts on human health and the environment and shall
include those listed or designated under paragraphs 2 and 3 of the First Schedule;
(y) “existing vessel ” means a vessel which is not a new vessel;
(z) “fuel oil” means any fuel delivered to and intended for use on board a vessel;
(aa) “gas carrier” means a cargo vessel, other than a liquefied natural gas carrier
constructed or adapted and used for the carriage in bulk of any liquefied gas;
(bb) “gas fuel” means a fuel oil with a vapour pressure exceeding 0.28 MPa
absolute at a temperature of 37.8°C;
(cc) “general cargo vessel” means a vessel with a multi -deck or single deck hull
designed primarily for the carriage of general cargo and excludes speciali sed dry
cargo vessels, which are not included in the calculation of reference lines for general
cargo vessels, such as livestock carrier, barge carrier, heavy load carrier, yacht
carrier, nuclear fuel carrier;
(dd) “gross tonnage ” means the gross tonnage calculated in accordance with the
applicable rules made under the Act;
(ee) “in-use sample” means a sample of fuel oil in use on a vessel;
(ff) “installations ” in relation to paragraph 1 of the First Schedule to these rules means
the installation of systems, equipment including portable fire -extinguishing units,
insulation, or other material on a vessel, but excludes the repair or recharge of
previously installed systems, equipment, insulation, or other material, or the
recharge of portable fire -extinguishing units;
(gg) “installed ” means a marine diesel engine that is or is intended to be fitted on a
vessel, including a portable auxiliary marine diesel engine, only if its fuelling, cooling,
or exhaust system is an integral part of the vessel.
Explanation .— For the purposes of this clause ,—
(i) a fuelling system is considered integral to the vessel only if it is permanently
affixed to the vessel;
(ii) “installed” also includes a marine diesel engine that is used to supplement or
augment the installed power capacity of the vessel and is intended to be an
integral part of the vessel;
(hh) “irrational emission control strategy” means any strategy or measure that,
when the vessel is operated under normal conditions of use, reduces the
effectiveness of an emission control system to a level below that expected on the
applicable emission test procedures ;
(ii) “liquefied natural gas carrier” means a cargo vessel constructed or adapted and
used for the carriage in bulk of liquefied natural gas;
(jj) “low-flashpoint fuel” means gaseous or liquid fuel oil having a flashpoint lower than
otherwise permitted under paragraph 2.1.1 of regulation 4 of chapter II -2 of the
International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), 1974, as amended;
(kk) “major conversion ” means a conversion of a vessel —
(i) which substantially alters the dimensions, carrying capacity or
engine power of the vessel; or
(ii) which changes the type of the vessel; or
(iii) the intent of which in the opinion of the Central Government is
substantially to prolong the life of the vessel; or
(iv) which otherwise so alters the vessel that, if it were a new vessel,
it would become subject to relevant provisions of the present
rules, not applicable to it as an existing vessel; or
(v) which substantially alters the energy efficiency of the vessel and
includes any modifications that could cause the vessel to exceed
the applicable required EEDI as set out in paragraph 10 or the
applicable required EEXI as set out in paragraph 11 of the First
Schedule to these rules;
(ll) “marine diesel engine ” means any reciprocating internal combustion engine
operating on liquid or dual fuel, to which paragraph 2 of the First Schedule to these
rules applies, including booster or compound systems, if applied.
Explanation .— For the purpose of this clause, a gas fuelled engine installed on
a vessel constructed on or after 1st day of March, 2016 or a gas fuelled additional or
non-identical replacement engine installed on or after that date is also considered
as a marine diesel engine;
(mm) “MARPOL delivered sample” means the sample of fuel oil delivered in
accordance with sub -paragraph (8) of paragraph 6 of First Schedule to these rules;
(nn) “new vessel” means a vessel —
(i) for which the building contract is placed on or after 1st day of
January, 2013; or
(ii) 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 1st day of July,
2013; or
(iii) the delivery of which is on or after 1st day of July, 2015;
(oo) “non-conventional propulsion ” means a method of propulsion, other than
conventional propulsion, including diesel -electric propulsion, turbine propulsion, and
hybrid propulsion systems.
Explanation .— For the purpose of this clause, “conventional propulsion”
means a method of propulsion where any main reciprocating internal combustion
engine is the prime mover and coupled to a propulsion shaft either directly or
through a gear box;
(pp) “non-party” means a State which is not a party to the Convention;
(qq) “NO x Technical Code” means the Technical Code on Control of Emission of
Nitrogen Oxides from Marine Diesel Engines adopted by resolution 2 of the 1997
MARPOL conference, as amended by the Organization, provided that such
amendments are adopted and brought into force in accordance with the provisions
of article 16 of the convention;
(rr) “onboard sample means” a sample of fuel oil intended to be used or carried for use
on board that vessel;
(ss) “organisation” means the International Maritime Organization;
(tt) “ozone -depleting substances ” means controlled substances defined in paragraph (4)
of article 1 of the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer,
1987, listed in Annexes A, B, C or E to the said Protocol, and that may be found on
board vessel including, —
(i) Halon 1211 Bromochlorodifluoromethane;
(ii) Halon 1301 Bromotrifluoromethane;
(iii) Halon 2402 1, 2-Dibromo -1, 1, 2, 2 -tetraflouroethane (also
known as Halon 114B2);
(iv) CFC-11 Trichlorofluoromethane;
(v) CFC-12 Dichlorodifluoromethane;
(vi) CFC-113 1, 1, 2 – Trichloro – 1, 2, 2 – trifluoroethane;
(vii) CFC-114 1, 2 – Dichloro –1, 1, 2, 2 – tetrafluoroethane;
(viii) CFC-115 Chloropentafluoroethan;
(uu) “party” means a State which has become a party to Annex VI by signing and
ratifying either instrument or by acceding to it;
(vv) “Polar Code” means the International Code for Ships Operating in Polar
Waters, consisting of an introduction, parts I -A and II -A and parts I -B and II -B,
adopted by resolutions MSC.385(94) and MEPC.264(68), as may be amended:
Provided that —
(i) amendments to the environment -related provisions of the introduction and
chapter 1 of part II -A of the Polar Code are adopted, brought into force and
take effect in accordance with the provisions of article 16 of the convention
concerning the amendment procedures applicable to an appendix to an
annex; and
(ii) amendments to part II -B of the Polar Code are adopted by the Marine
Environment Protection Committee in accordance with its Rules of
Procedure;
(ww) “recognised organisation” means a classification society or other body
recognised by the Central Government for the purpose of performing statutory
surveys, audits, inspections, approvals and certification functions on behalf of the
Central Government;
(xx) “refrigerated cargo carrier” means a vessel designed exclusively for the
carriage of refrigerated cargoes in holds;
(yy) “required annual operational CII” means the target value of attained annual
operational CII in accordance with paragraphs 12 and 14 of the First Schedule to
these rules for the specific vessel type and size;
(zz) “required EEDI ” means the maximum value of attained Energy Efficiency
Design Index that is allowed by paragraph 10 of the First Schedule to these rules for
the specific vessel type and size;
(aaa) “required EEXI” means the maximum value of attained EEXI that is allowed by
paragraph 11 of the First Schedule to these rules for the specific vessel type and size;
(bbb) “ro -ro cargo vessel” means a vessel designed for the carriage of roll -on-roll-off
cargo transportation units;
(ccc) “ro-ro cargo vessel (vehicle carrier)” means a multi deck roll -on-roll-off cargo
vessel designed for the carriage of empty cars and trucks;
(ddd) “ro -ro passenger vessel” means a passenger vessel with roll -on-roll-off cargo
spaces;
(eee) “schedule” means the schedule appended to these rules which comprises of the
requirements of Annex VI of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution
from Ships, 1973, as amended from time to time;
(fff) “shipboard incineration ” means the incineration of wastes or other matter on board a
vessel, if such wastes or other matter were generated during the normal operation of that
vessel;
(ggg) “ shipboard incinerator ” means a shipboard facility designed for the primary
purpose of incineration;
(hhh) “sludge oil” means sludge from the fuel oil or lubricating oil separators, waste
lubricating oil from main or auxiliary machinery, or waste oil from bilge water separators,
oil filtering equipment or drip trays;
(iii) “sulphur content of fuel oil” means the concentration of Sulphur in a fuel oil,
measured in % m/m as tested in accordance with a standard ISO 8754:2003 Petroleum
products – Determination of sulphur content – Energy -dispersive X -ray fluorescence
spectrometry or equivalents;
(jjj) “tanker ” means an oil tanker as defined in regulation 1 of Annex I of the convention or
a chemical tanker as defined in regulation 1 of Annex II of the convention;
(kkk) “Unmanned non -self-propelled (UNSP) barge” means a barge that —
(a) is not propelled by mechanical means;
(b) has no system, equipment and/or machinery fitted that may generate
emissions regulated by these rules; and
(c) has neither persons nor living animals on board;
(lll) “vessels constructed ” means vessels the keels of which are laid or that are at a
similar stage of construction;
(mmm) “vessel delivered on or after 1 September 2019” means a vessel —
(a) for which the building contract is placed on or after 1 September 2015; or
(b) 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 March 2016; or
(c) the delivery of which is on or after 1 September 2019.
(2) Words and expressions used and not defined herein but defined in the Act shall have
the meanings respectively assigned to them in the Act.
4. Exceptions and Exemptions .—(1) The provisions of these rules shall not apply to —
(a) any emission necessary for the purpose of securing the safety of a ship or saving life
at sea; or
(b) any emission resulting from damage to a vessel or its equipment:
Provided that all reasonable precautions have been taken after the occurrence of the
damage or discovery of the emission for the purpose of preventing or minimi sing the
emission, and except if the owner or the master acted either with intent to cause
damage, or recklessly and with knowledge that damage would probably result.
(2) The Director -General may, in co -operation with any other Administration as appropriate,
issue an exemption from specific provisions of these rules for a vessel to conduct trials for
the development of vessel emission reduction and control technologies and engine design
programmes:
Provided that such an exemption shall only be provided if the applications of specific
provisions of these rules or the revised NO x Technical Code 2008 could impede
research into the development of such technologies or programmes:
Provided further that a permit issued under these rules shall not exempt a vessel
from the reporting requirement under paragraph 13 of the First Schedule to these rules
and shall not alter the type and scope of data required to be reported under the same:
Provided also that a permit for such an exemption shall only be provided to the
minimum number of vessels necessary and shall be subject to the following provisions,
namely: —
(a) for marine diesel engines with a per cylinder displacement up to 30 litres, the
duration of the sea trial shall not exceed eighteen months, and where additional time
is required, the Director -General may permit a renewal for one additional eighteen
months period from the date of its expiry; or
(b) for marine diesel engines with a per cylinder displacement at or above 30 litres,
the duration of the vessel trial shall not exceed five years and shall require a
progress review by the Director -General at each intermediate survey;
(c) a permit issued under clause (a) may be withdrawn based on such review if the
testing has not adhered to the conditions of the permit or if it is determined that the
technology or programme is not likely to produce effective results in the reduction and
control of vessel emissions;
(d) Where the Director -General determines that additional time is required to conduct
a test of a particular technology or programme, a permit issued under clause (a) may
be renewed for an additional time - period not exceeding five years from the date of its
expiry.
(3) Emissions directly arising from the exploration, exploitation and associated offshore
processing of sea -bed mineral resources are exempted from the provisions of these rules,
and include the following matters, namely: —
(a) emissions resulting from the incineration of substances that are solely and directly
the result of exploration, exploitation and associated offshore processing of sea -bed
mineral resources, including the flaring of hydrocarbons and the burning of cuttings,
muds, or stimulation fluids during well completion and testing operations, and flaring
arising from upset conditions;
(b) the release of gases and volatile compounds entrained in drilling fluids and
cuttings;
(c) emissions associated solely and directly with the treatment, handling, or storage
of sea -bed minerals; and
(d) emissions from marine diesel engines that are solely dedicated to the exploration,
exploitation and associated offshore processing of sea -bed mineral resources.
(4) The requirements of paragraph 6 of the First Schedule to these rules shall not apply to
the use of hydrocarbons that are produced and subsequently used on site as fuel, when
approved by the Director -General.
(5) The Director -General may exempt an Unmanned Non -Self-Propelled (UNSP) barge from
the requirements of sub -rule (1) of rule 6, sub -rule (1) of rule 7 and sub -rule (1) of rule 8 by
means of an International Air Pollution Prevention Exemption Certificate for Unmanned Non -
self-propelled (UNSP) Barges, for a period not exceeding five years provided that the barge
has undergone a survey to confirm that conditions referred to in clause (kkk) of sub -rule (1)
of rule 3 are met.
(6) The Director -General may, by order, grant an exemption from all or any of the provisions
of these rules, on an application made to the Director -General, on a case -to-case basis, in
respect of any vessel or class of vessels, subject to such terms and conditions as may be
specified. Any exemption so granted may be modified or revoked after giving reasonable
notice.
5. Equivalents. — (1) The Director -General may allow any fitting, material, appliance or
apparatus to be fitted in a vessel or other procedures, alternative fuel oils, or compliance
methods used as an alternative to that required by these rules if such fitting, material,
appliance or apparatus or other procedures, alternative fuel oils, or compliance methods are
at least as effective in terms of emissions reductions as that required by these rules,
including any of the standards set forth in paragraphs 2 and 3 of the First Schedule.
(2) The Director -General, when allowing a fitting, material, appliance or apparatus or other
procedures, alternative fuel oils, or compliance methods used as an alternative to that
required by these rules, shall communicate to the organisation for circulation to the parties’
particulars thereof, for their information and appropriate action, if any.
(3) The Director -General shall take into account relevant guidelines developed by the
organisation pertaining to the equivalents provided for in these rules.
Explanation. — For the purpose of this sub -rule, “guidelines developed by the
organisation” means the guidelines for Exhaust Gas Cleaning System via MEPC 340(77) as
may be amended by the organisation.
(4) The Director -General, when allowing the use of an equivalent under sub -rule (1) shall
endeavour not to impair or damage its environment, human health, property, or resources or
those of other States.
CHAPTER II
SURVEY, CERTIFICATION AND MEANS OF CONTROL
6. Surveys. — (1) Every vessel of 400 gross tonnage and above and every fixed and
floating drilling rig and other platforms shall, to ensure compliance with the requirements
of Part I of First Schedule, be subject to the following surveys, namely: —
(a) an initial survey before the vessel is put into service or before the certificate
required under rules 7 or 8, as the case may be, is issued for the first time, which
shall be such as to ensure that the equipment, systems, fittings, arrangements and
material fully comply with the applicable requirements of Part I of the First Schedule;
(b) a renewal survey at such intervals as may be specified by the Director -General,
but not exceeding five years, except in case of the applicability of sub -rules (2), (5),
(6) or (7) of rule 11, and which shall be such as to ensure that the equipment,
systems, fittings, arrangements and material fully comply with applicable
requirements of Part I of First Schedule;
(c) an intermediate survey within three months before or after the second anniversary
date or within three months before or after the third anniversary date of the certificate,
which shall fulfil the following conditions, namely: —
(i) an intermediate survey shall take the place of one of the annual surveys
specified in clause (d); and
(ii) the intermediate survey shall be such as to ensure that the equipment and
arrangements fully comply with the applicable requirements of Part I of the
First Schedule and are in good working order; and
(iii) such intermediate survey shall be endorsed on the International Air
Pollution Prevention Certificate issued under rules 8 or 9 or on the Indian
Air Pollution Prevention Certificate issued under rule 7, as the case may
be;
(d) an annual survey within three months before or after each anniversary date of the
certificate, including a general inspection of the equipment, systems, fittings,
arrangements and material referred to in clause (a) of sub -rule (1) to ensure that they
have been maintained in accordance with sub -rule (5) and that they remain
satisfactory for the service for which the vessel is intended, and which shall be
endorsed on the International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate issued under rules 8
or 9 or on the Indian Air Pollution Prevention Certificate issued under rule 7, as the
case may be; and
(e) an additional survey, either general or partial, according to the circumstances,
shall be made whenever any important repairs or renewals are made as specified in
sub-rule (5) or after a repair resulting from investigations specified in sub -rule (6),
which shall be such as to ensure that the necessary repairs or renewals have been
effectively made, that the material and workmanship of such repairs or renewals are
in all respects satisfactory and that the vessel complies in all respects with the
requirements of Part I of First Schedule.
(2) In the case of vessels of less than 400 gross tonnage, the Director -General may
establish appropriate measures in order to ensure that the applicable provisions of Part I of
the First Schedule are complied with.
(3) The survey of vessels for the purposes of the enforcement of the provisions of these
rules shall be carried out by a surveyor or authorised person, as the case may be, subject to
the following matters, namely: —
(a) the survey of marine diesel engines and equipment for compliance with
paragraph 2 of the First Schedule shall be conducted in accordance with the revised
NOx Technical Code 2008;
(b) when a surveyor or authorised person determines that the condition of the
equipment does not correspond substantially with the particulars of the certificate,
they shall ensure that corrective action is taken and shall in due course notify the
Director General and he shall take following appropriate measures, namely: —
(i) where such corrective action is not taken, the certificate shall be withdrawn
by the Director -General;
(ii) where the Indian vessel is in a port of another party, the appropriate
authorities of the port State shall also be notified immediately;
(iii) where any vessel other than Indian vessel is in an Indian port, and such
notification regarding foreign flag vessels at an Indian port or place is
received by Director -General from an officer of the administration of the
concerned vessel, a nominated surveyor or recognised organisation, the
Director -General shall give such officer, surveyor or recognised organisation
any necessary assistance to carry out their obligations under these rules; and
(c) in every case, the Director -General shall fully guarantee the completeness and
efficiency of the survey and shall undertake to ensure the necessary arrangements to
satisfy this obligation.
(4) Taking into account guidelines adopted by the organisation, vessels to which Part II of
the First Schedule applies shall also be subject to the following surveys, namely: —
(a) an initial survey before a new vessel is put in service and before the International
Energy Efficiency Certificate is issued, which shall verify that the vessel's attained
Energy Efficiency Design Index is in accordance with the requirements in Part II of
the First Schedule, and that the Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan required
by paragraph 12 of the First Schedule, is on board;
(b) a general or partial survey, according to the circumstances, after a major
conversion of a new vessel to which these rule applies, which shall ensure that the
attained Energy Efficiency Design Index is recalculated as necessary and meets the
requirement of paragraph 10 of the First Schedule with the reduction factor
applicable to the vessel type and size of the converted vessel in the phase
corresponding to the date of contract or keel laying or delivery determined for the
original vessel in accordance with clause ( nn) of sub -rule (1) of rule 3 ;
(c) in cases where the major conversion of a new vessel or existing vessel is so
extensive that the vessel is regarded by the Director -General as a newly constructed
vessel, the Director -General shall determine the necessity of an initial survey on
attained Energy Efficiency Design Index, which shall ensure the following matters,
namely: —
(i) such initial survey shall ensure the attained Energy Efficiency
Design Index is calculated and meets the requirement of paragraph 10
of the First Schedule to with the reduction factor applicable
corresponding to the vessel type and size of the converted vessel at
the date of the contract of the conversion, or in the absence of a
contract, the commencement date of the conversion;
(ii) such initial survey shall also verify that the Ship Energy Efficiency
Management Plan required by paragraph 12 of the First Schedule is
on board and for a vessel to which paragraph 13 of the First Schedule,
has been revised appropriately to reflect a major conversion in those
cases where the major conversion affects data collection methodology
or reporting processes.
Explanation .— For the purpose of this sub -rule, “guidelines adopted by the
organisation” means the 2014 Guidelines on survey and certification of the Energy
Efficiency Design Index (resolution MEPC.254(67), as amended by resolutions
MEPC.261(68) and MEPC.309(73)); consolidated text: MEPC.1/Circ.855/Rev.2, as
may be amended;
(d) for existing vessels, the verification of the requirement to have a Ship Energy
Efficiency Management Plan on board according to paragraph 12 of the First
Schedule shall take place at the first intermediate or renewal survey referred to in
sub-rule (1), whichever is the first, on or after 1 January 2013;
(e) The Director -General shall ensure that for each vessel to which paragraph 13 of
the First Schedule applies, the Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan complies
with sub -paragraph (2) of paragraph 12 of First Schedule. This shall be done prior
to collecting data under paragraph 13 of the First Schedule in order to ensure the
methodology and processes are in place prior to the beginning of the vessel’s first
reporting period and confirmation of compliance shall be provided to and retained on
board the vessel;
(f) The Director -General shall ensure that, for each vessel to which paragraph 14 of
the First Schedule applies, the Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan complies
with clause (a) of sub -paragraph (3) of paragraph 12 of the First Schedule. This shall
be done prior to 1 January 2023 and confirmation of compliance shall be provided to,
and retained on board, the vessel;
(g) the verification that the vessel’s attained energy efficiency existing ship index is in
accordance with the requirements in paragraphs 9 and 11 of the First Schedule shall
take place at the first annual, intermediate or renewal survey identified in sub -rule (1)
or the initial survey identified in clauses (a) and (c) of sub -rule (4), whichever is the
first, on or after 1 January 2023; and
(h) notwithstanding anything contained in clause (g), a general or partial survey,
according to the circumstances, carried out after a major conversion of a vessel to
which paragraph 9 of the First Schedule applies. The survey shall ensure that the
attained energy efficiency existing ship index is recalculated as necessary and meets
the requirement of paragraph 11 of the First Schedule.
(5) The equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of these rules and no
changes shall be made in the equipment, systems, fittings, arrangements, or material
covered by the survey, without the express approval of the Director -General:
Provided that the direct replacement of such equipment and fittings with equipment
and fittings that conform with the provisions of these rules shall be permitted.
(6) Whenever an accident occurs to a vessel or a defect is discovered that substantially
affects the efficiency or completeness of its equipment covered by these rules, the master or
owner of the vessel shall report at the earliest opportunity to the Director -General, a
nominated surveyor, or recognised organisation responsible for issuing the relevant
certificate.
(7) Any survey under these rules shall be undertaken in accordance with the applicable rules
made under the Act.
7. Issue or endorsement of Indian Air Pollution Prevention Certificate .— (1) Upon the
completion of the survey referred to in rule 6, the Director -General shall issue an Indian
Air Pollution Prevention Certificate to, —
(a) any Indian vessel, whether above or below 400 gross tonnage, which is
engaged in voyages to ports or offshore terminals in coastal waters;
(b) platforms and drilling rigs engaged in voyages in coastal waters;
(c) non-propelled accommodation barges and other manned non -propelled
vessel engaged in voyages in coastal waters.
(2) The Indian river sea vessels (RSV), Indian river sea passenger vessels (RSPV) and
Indian coastal vessels (ICV) shall be surveyed and certified in accordance with the
respective laws applicable to such vessels, in so far as such laws implement or
supplement the requirements of Annex VI of the convention and these rules.
8. Issue or endorsement of certificates and statements of compliance related to
fuel oil consumption reporting. — (1) An International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate
shall be issued, after an initial or renewal survey in accordance with the provisions of rule 6
to the following types of vessels, namely: —
(a) any vessel of 400 gross tonnage and above engaged in voyages to ports or
offshore terminals under the jurisdiction of any other party; and
(b) platforms and drilling rigs engaged in voyages to waters under the sovereignty or
jurisdiction of any other party.
(2) A vessel constructed before the date of entry into force of Annex VI in India, shall be
issued with an International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate in accordance with sub -rule
(1) no later than the first scheduled dry -docking after the date of such entry into force, but in
no case later than three years after this date.
(3) A certificate under sub -rule (2) either issued or endorsed by the Director -General or by
the recognized organisation duly authorised by it and in every case the Director -General
assumes full responsibility for the certificate.
(4) An International Energy Efficiency Certificate for a vessel shall be issued after a survey in
accordance with the provisions of sub -rule (4) of rule 6 to any vessel of 400 gross tonnage
and above before that vessel may engage in voyages to ports or offshore terminals under
the jurisdiction of India or any other party.
(5) The certificate issued under sub -rule (4) as the case may be, shall be issued or endorsed
either by the Director -General or by the recognized organization duly authorised by it and in
every case the Director -General assumes full responsibility for the certificate.
(6) Upon receipt of reported data pursuant to sub -paragraph (3) of paragraph 13 of the First
Schedule and attained annual operational CII pursuant to sub -paragraph (2) of paragraph 14
of the First Schedule, the Director -General shall—
(a) determine whether the data has been reported in accordance with paragraph 13
of the First Schedule;
(b) verify that the attained annual operational CII is based on the data submitted in
accordance with paragraph 13 of the First Schedule;
(c) determine the operational carbon intensity rating of the vessel, based on the
verified attained annual operational CII, in accordance with sub -paragraph (6) of
paragraph 14 of the First Schedule; and
(d) issue a Statement of Compliance related to fuel oil consumption reporting and
operational carbon intensity rating to the vessel no later than five months from the
beginning of the calendar year, upon determination and verification pursuant to
clauses (a) to (c) and the Director -General shall assume full responsibility for such
Statement of Compliance.
(7) Upon receipt of reported data pursuant to sub -paragraphs (4), (5) or (6) of paragraph 13
of the First Schedule, the Director -General shall promptly determine whether the data has
been reported in accordance with paragraph 13 and, if so, issue a Statement of Compliance
related to fuel oil consumption to the vessel at that time and the Director -General shall
assume full responsibility for this Statement of Compliance.
(8) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub -rule (6), a vessel rated as ‘D’ for three
consecutive years or rated as ‘E’ in accordance with paragraph 14 of the First Schedule,
shall not be issued a Statement of Compliance, unless a plan of corrective actions is duly
developed and reflected in the Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan and verified by the
Director -General or recognised organisation in accordance with sub -paragraphs (7) and (8)
of paragraph 14 of the First Schedule.
9. Issue or endorsement of a certificate for or by another party. — (1) The Director -
General may, at the request of the administration of a vessel concerned, survey the vessel
and if satisfied that the provisions of the Annex VI of the convention are complied with, issue
an International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate or an International Energy Efficiency
Certificate to that vessel, and where appropriate, endorse or authorise the endorsement of
that certificate on the vessel, in accordance with the provisions of these rules.
(2) Where a certificate is issued under sub -rule (1), the Director -General shall transmit a
copy of the same along with the copy of the survey report to the administration concerned.
(3) A certificate issued under sub -rule (1) shall contain a statement to the effect that it has
been issued at the request of the administration concerned and it shall have the same force
and receive the same recognition as certificate issued under rule 8 of these rules .
(4) Where the survey is to be carried out for an Indian vessel which is in the jurisdiction of
the administration of another State, the Director -General may request that administration to
carry out a survey in accordance with the provisions of the convention and issue
an International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate or an International Energy Efficiency
Certificate, if such administration is authorised to do the same.
(5) No International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate or an International Energy Efficiency
Certificate shall be issued to a vessel which is entitled to fly the flag of a State which is not a
party.
10. Form of certificates and statements of compliance related to fuel oil
consumption reporting and operational carbon intensity rating. — (1) An International
Air Pollution Prevention Certificate shall be issued in the Form I of Second Schedule.
(2) An International Energy Efficiency Certificate shall be issued in the Form II of Second
Schedule.
(3) The statement of compliance issued pursuant to sub -rules (6) and (7) of rule 8 shall be
issued in the form specified in Appendix VII of the Second Schedule.
(4) In accordance with sub -rule (5) of rule 4, the International Air Pollution Prevention
Exemption Certificate for Unmanned Non -self-propelled Barges shall be drawn up in the
Form III of the Second Schedule.
(5) The Indian Air Pollution Prevention Certificate shall be in the Form IV of Second
Schedule.
(6) Every certificate issued under these rules shall be in English.
11. Duration and validity of certificates and statements of compliance related to
fuel oil consumption reporting. — (1) Every International Air Pollution Prevention
Certificate shall be issued for a period specified by the Director -General, which shall not
exceed five years.
(2) Notwithstanding the provisions in sub -rule (1), —
(a) when the renewal survey is completed within three months before the expiry date
of the existing certificate, the new certificate shall be valid from the date of completion
of the renewal survey to a date not exceeding five years from the date of expiry of the
existing certificate;
(b) when the renewal survey is completed after the expiry date of the existing
certificate, the new certificate shall be valid from the date of completion of the renewal
survey to a date not exceeding five years from the date of expiry of the existing
certificate; and
(c) when the renewal survey is completed more than three months before the expiry
date of the existing certificate, the new certificate shall be valid from the date of
completion of the renewal survey to a date not exceeding five years from the date of
completion of the renewal survey.
(3) Where a certificate is issued for a period less than five years, the Director -General may
extend the validity of the certificate beyond the expiry date to the maximum period specified
in sub -rule (1), provided that the surveys referred to in clauses (c) and (d) of sub -rule (1) of
rule 6 applicable when a certificate is issued for a period of five years are carried out, as may
be appropriate.
(4) Where a renewal survey has been completed and a new certificate cannot be issued or
placed on board the vessel before the expiry date of the existing certificate, the Director -
General may endorse the existing certificate and such a certificate shall be accepted as valid
for a further period that shall not exceed five months from such expiry date.
(5) Where a vessel, at the time when a certificate expires, is not in a port in which it is to be
surveyed, the Director -General may extend the period of validity of the certificate only for the
purpose of allowing the vessel to complete its voyage to the port in which it is to be
surveyed, in cases where it appears proper and reasonable to do so:
Provided that, no certificate shall be extended for a period longer than three months,
and a vessel to which such extension is granted shall not, on its arrival in the port in which it
is to be surveyed, be entitled by virtue of such extension to leave that port without having a
new certificate and where the renewal survey is completed, the new certificate shall be valid
to a date not exceeding five years from the date of expiry of the existing certificate before
such extension was granted.
(6) A certificate issued to a vessel engaged on short voyages, which has not been extended
under the foregoing provisions of this rule, may be extended by the Director -General for a
period of one month from the date of expiry stated on such, and in a case where the renewal
survey is completed, the new certificate shall be valid to a date not exceeding five years from
the date of expiry of the existing certificate before such extension was granted.
(7) In special circumstances, as determined by the Director -General, taking into account the
guidelines adopted by the organisation, a new certificate need not be dated from the date of
expiry of the existing certificate as required by clause (a) of sub -rule (2), sub -rule (5) or sub -
rule (6), and the new certificate shall be valid to a date not exceeding five years from the
date of completion of the renewal survey.
Explanation .—For the purpose of this sub -rule, “guidelines adopted by the
organisation” means the Survey Guidelines Under the Harmonized System of Survey and
Certification (HSSC), 2023 adopted vide A.1207 (34)”.
(8) Where an annual or intermediate survey is completed before the period specified in rule
6, the following matters shall be complied with, namely: —
(a) the anniversary date shown on the certificate shall be amended by endorsement to
a date that shall not be more than three months later than the date on which the survey
was completed;
(b) the subsequent annual or intermediate survey required under rule 6 shall be
completed at such intervals specified by that rule using the new anniversary date; and
(c) the expiry date may remain unchanged provided one or more annual or
intermediate surveys, as appropriate, are carried out so that the maximum intervals
between the surveys specified under rule 6 are not exceeded.
(9) A certificate issued under rules 7, 8 or 9 shall cease to be valid in any of the following
cases, namely: —
(a) where the relevant surveys are not completed within the periods specified under
sub-rule (1) of rule 6 ;
(b) where the certificate is not endorsed in accordance with clauses (c) and (d) of
sub-rule (1) of rule 6 ;
(c) upon the transfer of a vessel to another flag State which is a party
(10) In case of a transfer from India to another State, if a request is made by the
administration concerned within three months after such transfer has taken place, the
Director -General shall, as soon as possible, transmit to that administration copies of the
certificate carried by the vessel before such transfer and copies of survey reports, if
available.
(11) In case of a transfer of a vessel from the flag of another State, the Director -General
shall issue a new certificate to such vessel, only if he is fully satisfied that the vessel is in
compliance with the requirements of sub -rule (4) of rule 6.
(12) The International Energy Efficiency Certificate shall be valid throughout the life of the
vessel, subject to the provisions of sub -rule (13).
(13) An International Energy Efficiency Certificate issued under these rules shall cease to be
valid in any of the following cases, namely: —
(a) if the vessel is withdrawn from service or if a new certificate is issued following
major conversion of the vessel; or
(b) upon the transfer of the vessel flying the flag of another State to Indian flag, a new
certificate shall only be issued when the Director -General is fully satisfied that the
vessel is in compliance with the requirements of Part II of the First Schedule;
(c) upon transfer of an Indian vessel to the flag of another state, if requested by the
Administration of new Flag, within three months after the transfer has taken place, the
Director -General shall, as soon as possible, transmit to the Administration copies of the
certificate carried by the vessel before the transfer and, if available, copies of the
relevant survey reports;
(d) if the vessel’s equipment, systems, fittings, arrangements, or material covered by
the survey were changed without the express approval of the Director -General, as
specified in sub -rule (5) of rule 6, unless rule 4 applies.
(14) The statement of compliance issued pursuant to sub -rule (6) of rule 8 shall be valid for
the calendar year in which it is issued and for the first five months of the following calendar
year. The statement of compliance issued pursuant to sub -rule (7) of rule 8 shall be valid for
the calendar year in which it is issued, for the following calendar year, and for the first five
months of the subsequent calendar year. All statements of compliance shall be kept on
board for at least five years.
12. Port State control on operational requirements .— (1) A vessel when in a port or
an offshore terminal in India is subject to inspection by surveyor or an authorised person
concerning operational requirements under these rules, where there are clear grounds for
believing that the master or crew are not familiar with essential shipboard procedures
relating to the prevention of air pollution from vessels.
(2) In the circumstances specified in sub -rule (1), the surveyor or authorised person shall
take such steps to ensure that the vessel shall not sail until the situation has been brought to
order in accordance with the requirements of these rules.
(3) Nothing in this rule shall be construed to limit the rights and obligations of the Central
Government carrying out control over operational requirements specifically provided for in
the Act or rules made thereunder or convention.
(4) In relation to Part II of the First Schedule, any port State inspection may verify, when
appropriate, that there is a valid statement of compliance related to fuel oil consumption
reporting and operational carbon intensity rating, an International Energy Efficiency
Certificate and a Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan on board, in accordance with the
applicable rules made under the Act.
(5) Notwithstanding the provisions of sub -rule (4), any port State inspection may inspect
whether the Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan is duly implemented by the vessel in
accordance with paragraph 14 of First Schedule.
13. Detection of violations and enforcement. — (1) The Director -General shall co -
operate with any other party in the detection of violations and the enforcement of the
provisions of Annex VI or these rules, using all appropriate and practicable measures of
detection and environmental monitoring, adequate procedures for reporting and
accumulation of evidence.
(2) A vessel to which Annex VI or these rules applies may, in any port or offshore terminal
under jurisdiction of India, be subject to inspection by surveyors or authorised persons for
the purpose of verifying whether the vessel has emitted any of the substances covered by
Annex VI or these rules in violation of the provisions and where an inspection indicates a
violations, a report shall be forwarded to the Director -General for any appropriate action.
(3) Where any party, in accordance with the provisions of Annex VI or these rules, furnishes
to the Director -General evidence, if any, that the vessel has emitted any of the substances
covered by Annex VI or these rules in violation of its provisions, the Director -General shall,
upon receiving such evidence, investigate the matter, and may request the other party to
furnish further or better evidence of the alleged contravention.
(4) Where the Director -General is satisfied that sufficient evidence is available to initiate
proceedings in respect of the alleged violation of the provisions of Annex VI or these rules, it
shall cause such proceedings to be taken in accordance with such law as soon as possible
and shall promptly inform the party or its administration that has reported the alleged
violation, as well as the organisation, of the action taken.
(5) Surveyor or an authorised person may also inspect a vessel to which Annex VI or these
rules applies when it enters the ports or offshore terminals under the jurisdiction of India, if a
request for an investigation is received from any party or its administration together with
sufficient evidence that the vessel has emitted any of the substances covered by Annex VI
or these rules in any place in violation of the provisions of Annex VI or these rules and the
report of such investigation shall be sent to the party requesting it and to the administration
of the vessel concerned so that the appropriate action be taken under the convention.
(6) The international law concerning the prevention, reduction, and control of pollution of the
marine environment from vessels, including that law relating to enforcement and safeguards,
in force at the time of application or interpretation of the rules, applies, mutatis mutandis , to
the rules and standards set forth in these rules.
CHAPTER III
MISCELLEANEOUS
14. Reception facilities. — (1) The Director -General taking into account the guidelines
adopted by the organisation shall ensure the provision of facilities adequate to meet the
following matters, namely: —
(a) needs of vessels using its repair ports for the reception of ozone depleting
substances and equipment containing such substances when removed from vessels;
(b) needs of vessels using its ports, terminals or repair ports for the reception of
exhaust gas cleaning residues from an approved exhaust gas cleaning systems;
without causing undue delay to vessels; and
(c) needs in vessel breaking facilities for the reception of ozone depleting substances
and equipment containing such substances when removed from vessel.
Explanation .— For the purpose of this sub -rule, “guidelines adopted by the
organisation” means the 2011 Guidelines for Reception Facilities under MARPOL
Annex VI issued vide MEPC.199(62), as may be further amended .
(2) If a particular port or terminal is, taking into account the guidelines to be issued by the
organisation, remotely located from, or lacking in, the industrial infrastructure necessary to
manage and process those substances referred to in sub -rule (1) and therefore cannot
accept such substances, then the Director -General shall inform the organisation of any such
port or terminal so that this information may be circulated to all parties and member States of
the organisation for their information and any appropriate action.
(3) The Director -General shall also notify the organisation of its ports and terminals where
reception facilities are available to manage and process such substances.
15. Fee.— The fee for surveys and issue of International Air Pollution Prevention
Certificate or the Indian Air Pollution Prevention Certificates shall be in accordance with the
applicable rules made under the Act.
16. Penalty. — (1) Any contravention of these rules or failure to comply with any
requirement thereof shall be liable to penalties as specified in the Act.
(2) Any person who operates any vessel in contravention of the provisions of these rules,
and for which no specific penalty is provided under sub -section (2) of section 281 of the Act,
shall be liable to penalty which may extend upto fifty thousand rupees, and if the breach is a
continuing one, with further penalty which may extend to five thousand rupees for every day
after the first day during which the breach continues.
(3) The imposition of any penalty under this rule shall not absolve the owner or master from
the requirement of rectifying the non -compliance.
FIRST SCHEDULE
[See rules 3,4,5,6,8,11 and 12]
PART I
REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM VESSELS
1. Ozone -depleting Substances. — (1) This paragraph does not apply to permanently
sealed equipment where there are no refrigerant charging connections or potentially
removable components containing ozone -depleting substances.
(2) Subject to the provisions of sub -rule (1) of rule 4, any deliberate emissions of ozone -
depleting substances shall be prohibited:
Provided that emissions arising from leaks of an ozone -depleting substance, whether
or not the leaks are deliberate, may be regulated by the Director -General.
(3) (a) Installations that contain ozone -depleting substances, other than hydro -
chlorofluorocarbons, shall be prohibited, —
(i) on vessels constructed on or after 19 May 2005; or
(ii) in the case of vessels constructed before 19 May 2005 which have a
contractual delivery date of the equipment to the vessel on or after 19 May
2005 or, in the absence of a contractual delivery date, the actual delivery of
the equipment to the vessel on or after 19 May 2005.
(b) Installations that contain ozone depleting substances, other than
hydrocholorofluorocarbons, shall be prohibited, —
(i) on vessels constructed on or after 1 January 2020; or
(ii) in the case of vessels constructed before 1 January 2020, which have a
contractual delivery date of the equipment to the vessel on or after 1 January
2020 or, in the absence of a contractual delivery date, the actual delivery of
the equipment to the vessel on or after 1 January 2020.
(4) The substances referred to in this paragraph, and equipment containing such
substances, shall be delivered to appropriate reception facilities when removed from
vessels.
(5) Each vessel, subject to rule 7 or sub -rule (1) of rule 8, shall maintain a list of equipment
containing ozone -depleting substances, as specified in section 2.1 of Supplement to Indian
Air Pollution Prevention Certificate or International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate (IAPP
Certificate), as provided in Form IV and Form I of Second Schedule, as the case may be.
(6) Each vessel, subject to the provisions of rule 7 or sub -rule (1) of rule 8 that has
rechargeable systems that contain ozone -depleting substances, shall maintain an ozone -
depleting substances record book, which may form part of an existing log -book or electronic
recording system, as approved by the Director -General, taking into account the guidelines
adopted by organisation:
Provided that an electronic recording system shall be considered as an electronic
record book if the electronic recording system is approved by the Director -General on or
before the first International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate renewal survey carried out on
or after 1 October 2020, but not later than 1 October 2025.
Explanation .— For the purpose of this sub -paragraph, “guidelines adopted by the
organisation” means the Guidelines for the use of electronic record books under MARPOL,
adopted by resolution MEPC. 312(74), as may be amended.
(7) Entries in the ozone -depleting substances record book shall be recorded in terms of
mass (kg) of substance and shall be completed without delay on each occasion, in respect
of the following particulars, namely: —
(a) recharge, full or partial, of equipment containing ozone -depleting substances;
(b) repair or maintenance of equipment containing ozone -depleting substances;
(c) discharge of ozone -depleting substances to the atmosphere —
(i) deliberate; and
(ii) non -deliberate;
(d) discharge of ozone -depleting substances to land -based reception facilities; and
(e) supply of ozone -depleting substances to the vessel.
2. Nitrogen Oxides (NO x).— (1) (a) This paragraph shall apply to the following categories,
namely: —
(i) each marine diesel engine with a power output of more than 130 kW
installed on a vessel; and
(ii) each marine diesel engine with a power output of more than 130 kW
that undergoes a major conversion on or after 1 January 2000, except
when demonstrated, to the satisfaction of the Director -General that
such engine is an identical replacement to the engine that it is
replacing and is otherwise not covered under sub -clause (i).
Explanation .— For the purpose of the interpretation of this sub -clause, reference
be made to the “Unified Interpretation to MARPOL Annex VI issued vide
MEPC.1/Circ.795/Rev.9, as may be amended.
(b) This paragraph does not apply to the following categories, namely: —
(i) a marine diesel engine intended to be used solely for emergencies
or solely to power any device or equipment intended to be used solely
for emergencies on the vessel on which it is installed, or a marine
diesel engine installed in lifeboats intended to be used solely for
emergencies; and
(ii) a marine diesel engine installed on a vessel solely engaged in
voyages within waters, subject to the sovereignty or jurisdiction of
India, provided, the Director -General has specified an alternative NO x
control measure for such engine.
(c) Notwithstanding the provisions of clause (a) of sub -paragraph (1), the Director -
General may provide an exclusion from the application of this paragraph for any
marine diesel engine that is installed on a vessel constructed, or for any marine
diesel engine that undergoes a major conversion, before 19 May 2005, provided that
the vessel on which the engine is installed is solely engaged in voyages to ports or
offshore terminals within the State the flag of which the vessel is entitled to fly.
(2)(a) For the purpose of this paragraph, major conversion means a modification on or after
1 January 2000 of a marine diesel engine that has not already been certified to the
standards set forth in sub -paragraphs (3), (4), or sub -clause (i) of clause (a) of sub -
paragraph (5), where —
(i) the engine is replaced by a marine diesel engine or an additional
marine diesel engine is installed; or
(ii) any substantial modification, as defined in the revised NOx
Technical Code 2008, is made to the engine; or
(iii) the maximum continuous rating of the engine is increased by more
than ten percent. compared to the maximum continuous rating of the
original certification of the engine.
(b) For a major conversion involving the replacement of a marine diesel engine with a
non-identical marine diesel engine, or the installation of an additional marine diesel
engine, the standards in this paragraph at the time of the replacement or addition of
the engine shall apply.
(c) In the case of replacement engines only, if it is not possible for such a
replacement engine to meet the standards set forth in sub -clause (i ) of clause (a) of
sub-paragraph 5 (Tier III, as applicable), then that replacement engine shall meet the
standards set forth in sub -paragraph (4) (Tier II), taking into account the guidelines
developed by the organisation and the Director - General shall notify the organisation
in those instances, where a Tier II rather than a Tier III replacement engine has been
installed on or after 1 August 2025, in accordance with the provisions of this sub -
paragraph.
Explanation .— For the purpose of this sub -paragraph, “guidelines adopted by the
organisation” means the Unified Interpretation to MARPOL Annex VI issued vide
MEPC.1/Circ.795/Rev.9, and the “2013 Guidelines as Required by Regulation 13.2.2
of MARPOL Annex VI in respect of Non -Identical Replacement Engines Not
Required to meet the Tier III Limit issued vide MEPC Resolution MEPC.230 (81), as
may be amended.
(d) A marine diesel engine referred to in sub -clauses (ii) and (iii) of clause (a) of sub -
paragraph (2), shall meet the following standards, namely: —
(i) for vessels constructed prior to 1 January 2000, the standards set
forth in sub - paragraph (3) shall apply; and
(ii) for vessels constructed on or after 1 January 2000, the standards
in force at the time the vessel was constructed shall apply.
Tier I
(3) Subject to the provisions of rule 4, the operation of a marine diesel engine that is installed
on a vessel constructed on or after 1 January 2000 and prior to 1 January 2011 is prohibited,
except when the emission of nitrogen oxides (calculated as the total weighted emission of
NO 2) from the engine is within the following limits, where n = rated engine speed (crankshaft
revolutions per minute), namely: —
(a) 17.0 g/kWh when n is less than 130 rpm;
(b) 45 · n(-0.2) g/kWh when n is 130 or more but less than 2,000 rpm;
(c) 9.8 g/kWh when n is 2,000 rpm or more.
Explanation .— For the purpose of interpretation of this sub -paragraph, reference be
made to the guidelines for the application of the NOx Technical Code relative to certification
and amendments of Tier I engines (MEPC.1/Circ.679), as may be amended.
Tier II
(4) Subject to the provisions of rule 4, the operation of a marine diesel engine that is installed
on a vessel constructed on or after 1 January 2011 is prohibited, except when the emission
of nitrogen oxides (calculated as the total weighted emission of NO 2) from the engine is
within the following limits, where n = rated engine speed (crankshaft revolutions per minute),
namely: —
(a) 14.4 g/kWh when n is less than 130 rpm;
(b) 44 · n(-0.23) g/kWh when n is 130 or more but less than 2,000 rpm;
(c) 7.7 g/kWh when n is 2,000 rpm or more.
Tier III
(5)(a) Subject to the provisions of rule 4, in an emission control area designated for Tier III
NO x control under sub -paragraph (6) (NO x Tier III emission control area), the operation of a
marine diesel engine that is installed on a vessel is prohibited, —
(i) except when the emission of nitrogen oxides (calculated as the total
weighted emission of NO 2) from the engine is within the following limits, where
n = rated engine speed (crankshaft revolutions per minute):
(A) 3.4 g/kWh when n is less than 130 rpm;
(B) 9 · n (–0.2) g/kWh when n is 130 or more but less than 2,000 rpm;
(C) 2.0 g/kWh when n is 2,000 rpm or more;
(ii) When the vessel is constructed on or after, —
(A) 1 January 2016 and is operating in the North American Emission
Control Area or the United States Caribbean Sea Emission Control
Area;
(B) 1 January 2021 and is operating in the Baltic Sea Emission
Control Area or the North Sea Emission Control Area;
(iii) when that vessel is operating in a NO X Tier III emission control area, other
than an emission control area described in sub -clause (ii) of clause (a), and is
constructed on or after the date of adoption of such an emission control area,
or a later date as may be specified by the organisation in the amendment
designating the NO X Tier III emission control area, whichever is later.
(b) The standards set forth in sub -clause (i) of clause (a) shall not apply to the
following categories, namely: —
(i) a marine diesel engine installed on a vessel with a length ( L), of
less than 24 metres when it has been specifically designed, and is
used solely, for recreational purposes; or
(ii) a marine diesel engine installed on a vessel with a combined
nameplate diesel engine propulsion power of less than 750 kW if it is
demonstrated, to the satisfaction of the Director -General, that the
vessel cannot comply with the standards set forth in sub -clause (i) of
clause (a), because of design or construction limitations of the
vessel; or
(iii) a marine diesel engine installed on a vessel constructed prior to 1
January 2021 of less than 500 gross tonnage, with a length ( L) of 24
metres or over when it has been specifically designed, and is used
solely, for recreational purposes.
Explanation .—For the purpose of this sub -paragraph, “length
(L)” means ninety -six per cent. of the total length on a waterline at
eighty -five 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 vessels
designed with a rake of keel the waterline on which s length is
measured shall be parallel to the designed waterline. The length (L)
shall be measured in metres.
(c) The tier and on/off status of marine diesel engines installed on board a vessel to
which clause (a), which are certified to both Tier II and Tier III or which are certified to
Tier II only, and as interpreted taking into account the guidelines adopted by the
organisation, shall be recorded in such logbook or electronic record book as directed
by the Director -General taking into account the guidelines adopted by the
organisation, at entry into and exit from a NO x Tier III emission control area, or when
the on/off status changes within such an area, together with the date, time and
position of the vessel.
Explanation .– For the purpose of this sub -paragraph, “guidelines adopted by
the organisation” means Unified Interpretation to MARPOL Annex VI as adopted vide
MEPC.1/Circ. 795/Rev.9. as may be amended and the guidelines for the use of
electronic record books under MARPOL, adopted by resolution MEPC. 312(74 ), as
may be amended.
(d) Emissions of nitrogen oxides from a marine diesel engine, subject to clause (a) of
that occur immediately following building and sea trials of a newly constructed vessel,
or before and following converting, repairing, and/or maintaining the vessel, or
maintenance or repair of a Tier II engine or a dual fuel engine when the vessel is
required to not have gas fuel or gas cargo on board due to safety requirements, for
which activities take place in a shipyard or other repair facility located in a NO X Tier III
emission control area are temporarily exempted, provided the following conditions are
met, namely: —
(i) the engine meets the Tier II NO X limits; and
(ii) the vessel sails directly to or from the shipyard or other repair facility, does
not load or unload cargo during the duration of the exemption, and follows any
additional specific routing requirements indicated by the port State in which the
shipyard or other repair facility is located, if applicable.
(e) The exemption provided in clause (d) applies on the following occasions, namely: —
(i) for a newly constructed vessel, the period beginning at the time the vessel is
delivered from the shipyard, including sea trials, and ending at the time the
vessel directly exits any NO X Tier III emission control area(s) or, with regard to a
vessel fitted with a dual fuel engine, the vessel directly exits any NO X Tier III
emission control area(s) or proceeds directly to the nearest gas fuel bunkering
facility appropriate to the vessel located in any NO X Tier III emission control
area(s);
(ii) for a vessel with a Tier II engine undergoing conversion, maintenance or
repair, the period beginning at the time the vessel enters any NO X Tier III
emission control area and proceeds directly to the shipyard or other repair
facility, and ending at the time the vessel is released from the shipyard or other
repair facility and directly exits any NO X Tier III emission control area after
performing sea trials, if applicable; or
(iii) for a vessel with a dual fuel engine undergoing conversion, maintenance or
repair, when the vessel is required to not have gas fuel or gas cargo on board
due to safety requirements, the period beginning at the time the vessel enters
any NO X Tier III emission control area(s) or when it is degassed in any NO X Tier
III emission control area(s) and proceeds directly to the shipyard or other repair
facility, and ending at the time when the vessel is released from the shipyard or
other repair facility and directly exits any NO X Tier III emission control area(s) or
proceeds directly to the nearest gas fuel bunkering facility appropriate to the
vessel located in any NO X Tier III emission control area(s).
(6) For the purpose of this paragraph, a NO X Tier III emission control area shall be any sea
area, including any port area, designated by the organisation in accordance with the criteria
and procedures set forth in Appendix II of the Second Schedule, and shall constitute the
following areas, namely: —
(a) the North American Emission Control Area, which means the area described by the
coordinates in Appendix VII to the Annex VI of the convention;
(b) the United States Caribbean Sea Emission Control Area, which means the area
described by the coordinates in Appendix VII to the Annex VI of the convention;
(c) the Baltic Sea Emission Control Area which means the Baltic Sea proper with the
Gulf of Bothnia, the Gulf of Finland and the entrance to the Baltic Sea bounded by the
parallel of the Skaw in the Skagerrak at 57°44.8' N;
(d) the North Sea Emission Control Area which means the North Sea proper including
seas therein with the boundary between:
(i) the North Sea southwards of latitude 62º N and eastwards of longitude 4º W;
(ii) the Skagerrak, the southern limit of which is determined east of the Skaw by
latitude 57º 44.8΄ N; and
(iii) the English Channel and its approaches eastwards of longitude 5º W and
northwards of latitude 48º 30΄ N.
(7) (a)Subject to the provisions of sub -clause (i) of clause (a) of sub -paragraph (1), a marine
diesel engine with a power output of more than 5,000 kW and a per cylinder displacement at
or above 90 litres installed on a vessel constructed on or after 1 January 1990, but prior to 1
January 2000 shall comply with the emission limits set forth in clause (d):
Provided that an approved method for that engine has been certified by a party to
taking into account the guidelines adopted by the organisation and notification of such
certification has been submitted to the organisation by such administration taking into
account the guidelines adopted by the organisation, and the compliance with this sub -
paragraph shall be demonstrated through one of the following matters, namely: —
(i) installation of the certified approved method, as confirmed by a survey using the
verification procedure specified in the approved method file, including appropriate
notation on the vessel’s International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate of the presence
of the approved method; or
(ii) certification of the engine confirming that it operates within the limits set forth in sub -
paragraphs (3), (4) or sub -clause (i) of clause (a) of sub -paragraph (5) and an appropriate
notation of the engine certification on the vessel’s International Air Pollution Prevention
Certificate.
Explanation .—For the purpose of this sub -paragraph, “guidelines adopted by the
organisation” means the 2014 Guidelines on the approved method process (resolution
MEPC.243(66)) as may be amended and the 2014 Guidelines in respect of the
information to be submitted by an Administration to the Organization covering the
certification of an approved method as required under regulation 13.7.1 of MARPOL
Annex VI (resolution MEPC.242(66)), as may be amended” .
(b) The provisions contained in clause (a) shall apply no later than the first renewal survey
that occurs twelve months or more after deposit of the notification under clause (a): —
where an owner of a vessel on which an approved method is to be installed can
demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Director -General that the approved method was not
commercially available despite best efforts to obtain it, then that approved method shall be
installed on the vessel no later than the next annual survey of that vessel which falls after the
approved method is commercially available.
(c) With regard to a marine diesel engine with a power output of more than 5,000 kW and a
per cylinder displacement at or above 90 litres installed on a vessel constructed on or after 1
January 1990, but prior to 1 January 2000, the International Air Pollution Prevention
Certificate shall, for a marine diesel engine to which clause (a) applies, shall indicate one of
the following matters, namely: —
(i) an approved method has been applied pursuant to sub -clause (i) of proviso
to clause (a);
(ii) the engine has been certified pursuant to sub -clause (ii) of proviso to
clause (a);
(iii) an approved method is not yet commercially available as described in
clause (b); or
(iv) an approved method is not applicable.
(d) Subject to the provisions of rule 4, the operation of a marine diesel engine described in
clause (a) is prohibited, except when the emission of nitrogen oxides (calculated as the total
weighted emission of NO 2) from the engine is within the following limits, where n = rated
engine speed (crankshaft revolutions per minute) —
(a) 17.0 g/kWh when n is less than 130 rpm;
(b) 45 · n(-0.2) g/kWh when n is 130 or more but less than 2,000 rpm; and
(c) 9.8 g/kWh when n is 2,000 rpm or more.
(e) Certification of an approved method shall be in accordance with chapter 7 of the revised
NO x Technical Code 2008 and shall include verification of the following matters, namely: —
(i) by the designer of the base marine diesel engine to which the approved method
applies that the calculated effect of the approved method will not decrease engine rating
by more than one per cent., increase fuel consumption by more than two per cent. as
measured according to the appropriate test cycle set forth in the revised NO x Technical
Code 2008, or adversely affect engine durability or reliability; and
(ii) that the cost of the approved method is not excessive, which is determined by a
comparison of the amount of NO x reduced by the approved method to achieve the
standard set forth in clause (d) and the cost of purchasing and installing such approved
method and such cost shall not exceed 375 Special Drawing Rights/metric ton NOx
calculated in accordance with the Cost -Effectiveness(Ce) formula below and taking into
account the guidelines adopted by the organisation:
Provided that for the purpose of this sub -paragraph, the cost of an approved method
shall not exceed 375 Special Drawing Rights/metric tonne NOx calculated in accordance
with the cost -effectiveness (Ce) formula below:
Ce =
Explanation .— For the purpose of this sub -paragraph, “guidelines adopted by the
organisation” means Definitions for the cost -effectiveness formula in regulation 13.7.5 of the
revised MARPOL Annex VI (MEPC.1/Circ.678), as may be amended.
(8) The revised NO x Technical Code 2008 shall be applied in the certification, testing, and
measurement procedures for the standards set forth in this paragraph.
(9) The procedures for determining NO x emissions set out in the revised NO x Technical
Code 2008 are intended to be representative of the normal operation of the engine and any
defeat device and irrational emission control strategy undermine this intention and shall not
be allowed:
Provided that this paragraph shall not prevent the use of auxiliary control devices that
are used to protect the engine and/or its ancillary equipment against operating conditions
that could result in damage or failure or that are used to facilitate the starting of the engine.
3. Sulphur Oxides (SO x) and particulate matter. — (1) The sulphur content of fuel oil
used or carried for use on board vessels shall not exceed 0.5% m/m.
(2) The worldwide average sulphur content of residual fuel oil supplied for the use on board
vessels shall be monitored taking into account the guidelines developed by the organisation.
Explanation .— For the purpose of this sub -paragraph, “guidelines adopted by the
organisation” means the 2020 Guidelines for monitoring the worldwide average sulphur
content of fuel oils supplied for use on board ships (Resolution MEPC. 326 (75)), as may be
amended.
(3) For the purpose of this paragraph, emission control areas shall be any sea area,
including any port area, designated by the organisation in accordance with the criteria and
procedures set forth in Appendix II of Second Schedule and emission control areas under
this paragraph are: —
(a) the Baltic Sea area as defined in regulation 1.11.2 of Annex I of the convention;
(b) the North Sea area as defined in regulation 1.14.6 of Annex V of the convention;
(c) the North American Emission Control Area, which means the area described by
the coordinates provided in appendix VII to Annex VI of the convention;
(d) the United States Caribbean Sea Emission Control Area, which means the area
described by the coordinates provided in appendix VII to Annex VI of the convention;
(e) The Mediterranean Sea Emission Control Area, which means the area described
by the co -ordinates provided in appendix VII to Annex VI of the convention; and
(e) any sea area, including any port area, designated by the organisation, in
accordance with the criteria and procedures set forth in Appendix II of Second
Schedule.
(4) While a vessel is operating within an emission control area, the sulphur content of fuel oil
used on board vessels shall not exceed 0.10% m/m.
(5) The sulphur content of fuel oil referred to in sub -paragraphs (1) and (4) shall be
documented by its supplier as required by paragraph 6 of this Schedule.
(6) Those vessels using separate fuel oils to comply with sub -paragraph (4) and entering or
leaving an emission control area set forth in sub -paragraph (3) shall carry a written
procedure showing the manner of doing the fuel oil change -over, allowing sufficient time for
the fuel oil service system to be fully flushed of all fuel oils exceeding the applicable sulphur
content specified in sub -paragraph (4) prior to entry into an emission control area and the
volume of low sulphur fuel oils in each tank as well as the date, time, and position of the
vessel when any fuel -oil-change -over operation is completed prior to the entry into an
emission control area or commenced after exit from such an area, shall be recorded in such
log-book or electronic record book as prescribed by the Director -General.
Explanation . — For the purpose of interpretation of this sub -paragraph, reference be
made to the Guidelines for the use of electronic record books under MARPOL, adopted by
resolution MEPC. 312(74 ), as may be amended.
(7) During the first twelve months immediately following entry into force of an amendment
designating a specific emission control area under sub -paragraph (3), vessels operating in
that emission control area are exempt from the requirements in sub -paragraphs (4) and (6)
and from the requirements of sub -paragraph (5) in so far as they relate to sub -paragraph (4).
(8) Where any officer duly authorised by the Director -General requires the in -use fuel oil
sample or onboard fuel oil sample to be analysed, it shall be done in accordance with the
verification procedure set forth in Appendix V of Second Schedule to determine whether the
fuel oil being used or carried for use on board meets the requirements in sub -paragraphs (1)
or (4):
Provided that in -use fuel oil sample shall be drawn taking into account the guidelines
adopted by the organisation and the onboard fuel oil sample shall be drawn taking into
account the guidelines to be adopted by the organisation.
Explanation. — For the purpose of this sub -paragraph “guidelines adopted by the
organisation” means the 2019 Guidelines for on board sampling for the verification of the
sulphur content of the fuel oil used on board vessels (MEPC.1/Circ.864/Rev.1), as may be
amended and the 2020 Guidelines for on board sampling of fuel oil intended to be used or
carried for use on board a vessel (MEPC.1/Circ.889), as may be amended.
(9) The sample shall be sealed by such officers with a unique means of identification
installed in the presence of the vessels representative and the vessel shall be given the
option of retaining a duplicate sample.
(10) For each vessel, subject to the provisions of rules 6 to 8, a sampling point shall be fitted
or designated for the purpose of taking representative samples of the fuel oil being used on
board the vessel taking into account the guidelines adopted by the organisation.
Explanation .—For the purpose of this sub -paragraph, “guidelines adopted by the
organisation” means the 2019 Guidelines for on board sampling for the verification of the
sulphur content of the fuel oil used on board vessels (MEPC.1/Circ.864/Rev.1), as may be
further amended.
(11) For a vessel constructed before 1 April 2022, any sampling point referred to in sub -
paragraph (10) shall be fitted or designated not later than the first renewal survey as
identified in clause (b) of sub -rule (1) of rule 6 on or after 1 April 2023.
(12) The requirements of sub -paragraphs (10) and (11) above are not applicable to a fuel oil
service system for a low -flashpoint fuel or a gas fuel.
(13) The officers authorised under the Act shall, as appropriate, utilize a sampling point fitted
or designated for the purpose of taking representative sample of the fuel oil being used on
board in order to verify that the fuel oil complies with this paragraph.
(14) Taking fuel oil samples under this paragraph by such officers shall be performed as
expeditiously as possible without causing the vessel to be unduly delayed.
4. Volatile organic compounds. — (1) Where the emissions of volatile organic
compounds from a tanker are to be regulated in a port or ports or a terminal or terminals
under the jurisdiction of India, they shall be regulated in accordance with the provisions of
this paragraph.
(2) If the Director -General regulates tankers for volatile organic compounds emissions, it
shall submit a notification to the organisation at least six months before the effective date,
which shall include information on the size of tankers to be controlled, the cargoes requiring
vapour emission control systems, and the effective date of such control.
Explanation .— For the purpose of this sub -paragraph, “notification to the
organisation” means, notification to the Organization on ports or terminals where volatile
organic compound (VOC) emissions are to be regulated vide MEPC. 1/Circ. 509, as may be
amended.
(3) If the Director -General designates ports or terminals at which volatile organic compounds
emissions from tankers are to be regulated, it shall ensure that vapour emission control
systems, approved by the Director -General taking into account the safety standards for such
systems adopted by the organisation are provided in any designated port and terminal and
are operated safely and in a manner so as to avoid undue delay to a vessel.
(4) A tanker to which sub -paragraph (1) applies shall be provided with a vapour emission
collection system approved by the Director -General taking into account the safety standards
for such systems developed by the organisation, and shall use this system during the
loading of relevant cargoes and a port or terminal that has installed vapour emission control
systems in accordance with these rules may accept tankers which are not fitted with vapour
collection systems for a period of three years after the effective date identified in sub -
paragraph (2).
Explanation . — For the purposes of sub -paragraphs (3) and (4), “safety standards”
means the standards for vapour emission control systems (MSC/Circ.585), as may be
amended.
(5) A tanker carrying crude oil shall have on board and implement a volatile organic
compounds management plan approved by the Director -General and prepared taking into
account the guidelines adopted by the organisation, where such plan shall be specific to
each vessel and shall at least include the following matters, namely: —
(a) provide written procedures for minimizing volatile organic compounds emissions
during the loading, sea passage and discharge of cargo;
(b) give consideration to the additional volatile organic compounds generated by
crude oil washing;
(c) identify a person responsible for implementing the plan; and
(d) for vessels on international voyages, be written in the English.
Explanation .— For the purpose of this sub -paragraph, “guidelines adopted by the
organisation” means the Guidelines for the development of a volatile organic compounds
management plan (resolution MEPC.185(59)), as may be amended and also the Technical
information on systems and operation to assist development of volatile organic compounds
management plans (MEPC.1/Circ.680), as may be amended and Technical information on a
vapour pressure control system to facilitate the development and update of volatile organic
compounds management plans (MEPC.1/Circ.719), as may be amended.
(6) This paragraph shall also apply to gas carriers only if the types of loading and
containment systems allow safe retention of non -methane volatile organic compounds on
board or their safe return ashore.
Explanation .—For the purpose of this sub -paragraph, reference be made to the
International Code for the Construction and Equipment of vessels carrying liquefied gases in
bulk resolution MSC 370(93), as may be amended.
5. Shipboard incineration. —(1) Except as provided in sub -paragraph (4), shipboard
incineration shall be allowed only in a shipboard incinerator.
(2) Shipboard incineration shall be prohibited for the following substances, namely: —
(a) residues of cargoes subject to applicable rules relating to prevention of pollution by
oil from vessels, control of pollution by noxious liquid substances in bulk, prevention of
pollution by harmful substances carried by sea in packaged form framed under the
Act or related contaminated packing materials;
(b) polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs);
(c) garbage, as defined in accordance with the applicable rules made under the Act,
containing more than traces of heavy metals;
(d) refined petroleum products containing halogen compounds;
(e) sewage sludge and sludge oil either of which are not generated on board the
vessel; and
(f) exhaust gas cleaning system residues.
(3) Shipboard incineration of polyvinyl chlorides (PVCs) shall be prohibited, except in a
shipboard incinerator for which Type Approval Certificates have been issued.
Explanation .— For the purpose of this sub -paragraph, Type Approval Certificates to
be issued in accordance with the Revised guidelines for the implementation of Annex V of
MARPOL (resolution MEPC.59(33), as amended by resolution MEPC.92(45)), or Standard
specification for shipboard incinerators (resolution MEPC.76(40), as amended by resolution
MEPC.93(45)), or 2014 Standard specification for shipboard incinerators (resolution MEPC
244(66)), as may be further amended.
(4) Shipboard incineration of sewage sludge and sludge oil generated during normal
operation of a vessel may also take place in the main or auxiliary power plant or boilers, but
in those cases, shall not take place inside ports, harbours and estuaries.
(5) Nothing in this paragraph either —
(a) affects the incineration at sea prohibitions of the Convention on the Prevention of
Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and Other Matter, 1972, as amended, and
the 1996 Protocol thereto, or other requirements thereof; or
(b) precludes the development, installation and operation of alternative design
shipboard thermal waste treatment devices that meet or exceed the requirements of
this paragraph.
(6) (a) Except as provided in clause (b), each incinerator that is installed on board a vessel
constructed on or after 1 January 2000 or incinerator that is installed on board a vessel on or
after 1 January 2000 shall meet the requirements contained in Appendix III to Second
Schedule and each incinerator subject to this sub -paragraph shall be approved by the
Director -General taking into account the standard specification for shipboard incinerators
adopted by the organisation; or
Explanation. — For the purpose of this sub -paragraph, “standard specification for
shipboard incinerators adopted by the organisation” means the 2014 Standard specification
for shipboard incinerators (resolution MEPC.244(66)), or Standard specification for
shipboard incinerators (resolution MEPC.76(40), as amended by resolution MEPC.93(45)),
and Type approval of shipboard incinerators (MEPC.1/Circ.793), as may be further
amended.
(b) The Director -General may allow exclusion from the application of clause (a) to any
incinerator that is installed before 19 May 2005 on board a vessel, where the vessel is solely
engaged in voyages within waters subject to the sovereignty or jurisdiction of India.
(7) Incinerators installed in accordance with the requirements of clause (a) of sub -paragraph
(6) shall be provided with a manufacturer’s operating manual, which is to be retained with
the unit and which shall specify how to operate the incinerator within the limits described in
paragraph 2 of Appendix III of Second Schedule.
(8) Personnel responsible for the operation of an incinerator installed in accordance with the
requirements of clause (a) of sub -paragraph (6) shall be trained to implement the guidance
provided in operating manual of the manufacturers as required by sub -paragraph (7).
(9) For incinerators installed in accordance with the requirements of clause (a) of sub -
paragraph (6), the combustion chamber gas outlet temperature shall be monitored at all
times when the unit is in operation:
where that incinerator is of the continuous -feed type, waste shall not be fed into the
unit when the combustion chamber gas outlet temperature is below 850°C:
where that incinerator is of the batch -loaded type, the unit shall be designed so that
the combustion chamber gas outlet temperature shall reach 600°C within five minutes after
start-up and will thereafter stabilize at a temperature not less than 850°C.
6. Fuel oil availability and quality. —(1) The Director -General shall take all reasonable
steps to promote the availability of fuel oils that comply with these rules at ports and
terminals within the jurisdiction of India and inform the organisation of the availability of
compliant fuel oils in its ports and terminals.
(2) (a) If any vessel is found not to be in compliance with the standards for compliant fuel oils
set forth in these rules, the Director -General may require the vessel to fulfil the following
requirements, namely: —
(i) present a record of the actions taken to attempt to achieve compliance;
and
(ii)provide evidence that it attempted to purchase compliant fuel oil in
accordance with its voyage plan and, if it was not made available where
planned, that attempts were made to locate alternative sources for such fuel
oil and that despite best efforts to obtain compliant fuel oil, no such fuel oil
was made available for purchase.
(b) The Director -General shall not require a vessel to deviate from its intended voyage or
delay unduly the voyage in order to achieve compliance.
(c) If a vessel provides the information set forth in clause (a), the Director -General shall
take into account all relevant circumstances and the evidence presented to determine the
appropriate action to take, including not taking control measures.
(d) A vessel registered under the Act shall notify the Director -General and the competent
authority of relevant Port of destination when it cannot purchase compliant fuel oil in the
manner specified in Appendix VIII of the Second Schedule
(e) A vessel not registered under the Act and bound to a place or port in India shall inform
the Director -General when it cannot purchase compliant fuel oil in the manner specified in
Appendix VIII of the Second Schedule.
(f) The Director -General shall notify the organisation when a vessel has presented
evidence of the non -availability of compliant fuel oil.
(3) Fuel oil delivered to and used on board a vessel to which these rules apply shall meet the
following requirements, namely: —
(a) except as provided in clause (b), —
(i) the fuel oil shall be blends of hydrocarbons derived from petroleum refining
which shall not preclude the incorporation of small amounts of additives
intended to improve some aspects of performance;
(ii) the fuel oil shall be free from inorganic acid;
(iii) the fuel oil shall not include any added substance or chemical waste
which, jeopardizes the safety of vessels or adversely affects the performance
of the machinery or is harmful to personnel or contributes overall to additional
air pollution.
(b) fuel oil derived by methods other than petroleum refining shall not —
(i) exceed the applicable sulphur content set forth in paragraph 3 of this
schedule;
(ii) cause an engine to exceed the applicable NO x emission limits set forth in
sub-paragraphs (3), (4), sub -clause (i) of clause (a) of sub -paragraph (5), and
clause (d) of sub -paragraph (7) of paragraph 2;
(iii) contain inorganic acid; or
(iv) jeopardize the safety of vessels or adversely affects the performance of
the machinery or be harmful to personnel or contribute overall to additional air
pollution.
(4) This paragraph does not apply to coal in its solid form or nuclear fuels and sub -
paragraphs (5), (6), (7), (8) and clauses (b) to (d) of sub -paragraph (9), do not apply to a
low-flashpoint fuel or a gas fuel.
(5) (a) For each vessel, subject to the provisions of rules 6, 7 and 8, details of fuel oil
delivered to and used on board that vessel shall be recorded by means of a bunker delivery
note, either in digital form or in hard copy form, that shall contain at least the information
specified in Appendix IV of the Second Schedule.
(b) For each vessel, subject to the provisions of rules 6, 7 and 8, details of low -
flashpoint fuel or gas fuel delivered to and used on board that vessel shall be recorded by
means of a bunker delivery note that shall include at least the information specified in items
1 to 6 of Appendix IV of the Second Schedule, the density as determined by a test method
appropriate to the fuel type together with the associated temperature and a declaration
signed and certified by the fuel oil supplier's representative t hat the fuel oil is in conformity
with sub -paragraph (3) and in addition the sulphur content of a low -flashpoint fuel or a gas
fuel delivered to a vessel specifically for use on board that vessel shall be documented on
the bunker delivery note by the supplier in terms of either the actual value as determined by
a test method appropriate to the fuel type or, with the agreement of the appropriate authority
at the port of supply, a statement that the sulphur content, when tested by such a method, is
less than 0.001% m/m.
(6) The bunker delivery note shall be kept on board the vessel in such a place as to be
readily available for inspection at all reasonable times and it shall be retained for a period of
three years after the fuel oil has been delivered on board.
(7) Officers duly authorised under the Act may —
(a) inspect the bunker delivery notes on board any vessel to which either these rules
or the convention applies while the vessel is in the port or offshore terminal of India;
(b) make a copy of each delivery note;
(c) require the master or person in charge of the vessel to certify that each copy is a
true copy of such bunker delivery note; and
(d) verify the contents of each note consultations with the port where the note was
issued:
Provided that the inspection of the bunker delivery notes and the taking of certified
copies by officers shall be performed as expeditiously as possible without causing the vessel
to be unduly delayed.
(8) The bunker delivery note shall be accompanied by a MAPROL Delivered Sample, which
is representative sample of the fuel oil delivered taking into account guidelines developed by
the organisation, and which shall be sealed and signed by the supplier’s representative and
the master or officer in charge of the bunker operation on completion of bunkering
operations and retained under the vessel’s control until the fuel oil is substantially consumed,
but in any case for a period of not less than twelve months from the time of delivery and
where the Director -General requires such representative sample to be analysed, it shall be
done in accordance with the verification procedure set forth in Appendix V of the Second
Schedule to determine whether the fuel oil meets the requirements of these rules.
Explanation. — For the purpose of this sub -paragraph, “guidelines developed by the
organisation” means 2009 Guidelines for the Sampling of Fuel Oil for Determination of
Compliance with the Revised MARPOL Annex VI vide MEPC 182(59), as may be amended.
(9) The Director -General shall ensure that appropriate authorities designated by it fulfil the
following duties, namely: —
(a) approving local suppliers of fuel oil taking into account guidelines adopted by the
organisation and maintaining a register of all approved local suppliers of fuel oil;
Explanation .— For the purpose of this clause, “guidelines adopted by the
organisation” means the Guidance for Best Practice for Member State/Coastal State
vide MEPC.1/Circ.884, as may be amended.
(b) requiring approved local suppliers to provide the bunker delivery note and, if
applicable the MARPOL delivered sample as required by this paragraph, certified by
the fuel oil supplier that the fuel oil meets the requirements of paragraph 3 and this
paragraph;
(c) requiring approved local suppliers to retain a copy of the bunker delivery note for
at least three years for inspection and verification by the port State as necessary;
(d) take action as appropriate against approved local fuel oil suppliers that have been
found to deliver fuel oil that does not comply with that stated on the bunker delivery
note;
(e) informing the administration concerned of any vessel receiving fuel oil found to be
non-compliant with the requirements of paragraph 3 and this paragraph; and
(f) informing the organisation of all cases where fuel oil suppliers have failed to meet
the requirements specified in paragraph 3 and this paragraph.
(10) In connection with port State inspections carried out by the Director -General, the
Director -General shall —
(a) inform all the concerned under whose jurisdiction a bunker delivery note was
issued of cases of delivery of non -compliant fuel oil, giving all relevant information;
and
(b) ensure that remedial action as appropriate is taken to bring non -compliant fuel oil
discovered into compliance.
(11) For every vessel of 400 gross tonnage and above on scheduled services with frequent
and regular port calls, the Director - General may decide after application and consultation
with affected parties that compliance with sub -paragraph (6) may be documented in an
alternative manner which gives similar certainty of compliance with paragraph 3 and this
paragraph.
PART II
ENERGY EFFICIENCY FOR VESSELS
7. Application. —(1) This part shall apply to the vessels of 400 gross tonnage and above.
(2) The provisions of this part shall not apply to —
(a) vessels solely engaged in voyages within waters subject to the sovereignty or
jurisdiction of India:
Provided that the Director -General shall ensure, by adoption of appropriate
measures, that such vessels are constructed and act in a manner consistent with this
part, so far as is reasonable and practicable;
(b) vessels not propelled by mechanical means, and platforms including floating
production storage and offloading units and floating storage units and drilling rigs,
regardless of their propulsion.
(3) Paragraphs 8 to 11 shall not apply —
(a) to vessel which have non -conventional propulsion, except that paragraphs 8 and
10 shall apply to cruise passenger vessel having non -conventional propulsion and
liquefied natural gas carriers having conventional or non -conventional propulsion,
delivered on or after 1 September 2019, and paragraphs 9 and 11 shall apply to
cruise passenger vessels having non -conventional propulsion and liquefied natural
gas carriers having conventional or non -conventional propulsion;
(b) to category A vessels as defined in the Polar Code and such vessels are also
exempted from paragraph 14 of this Schedule.
(4) Subject to the provisions of sub -paragraph (1), the Director -General may, for a vessel of
400 gross tonnage and above, upon the transfer of the vessel to Indian flag, accept waiver
by the previous Administration, of the requirement from complying with paragraphs 8 and 10.
(5) The provisions of sub -paragraph (4) shall not apply to vessel of 400 gross tonnage and
above —
(a) for which the building contract is placed on or after 1 January 2017; or
(b) 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 July 2017; or
(c) the delivery of which is on or after 1 July 2019; or
(d) in cases of a major conversion of a new vessel or existing vessel, on or after 1
January 2017, and in which clauses (b) and (c) of sub -rule (4) of rule 6 apply.
(6) The Director -General, when allows or suspends, or withdraws or declines the application
under sub -paragraph (4), on vessel registered under the Act after coming into effect of these
rules, shall forthwith communicate to the organisation for circulation to the parties to the
convention particulars thereof, for their information.
8. Attained Energy Efficiency Design Index. —(1) The attained energy efficiency design
index shall be calculated for the following categories of vessels, namely: —
(a) each new vessel;
(b) each new vessel, which has undergone a major conversion; and
(c) each new or existing vessel, which has undergone a major conversion, that is so
extensive that the vessel is regarded by the Director -General as a newly constructed
vessel,
which falls into one or more of the categories such as bulk carrier, gas carrier, tanker,
container vessel, refrigerated cargo carrier, general cargo vessel, combination carrier,
passenger vessel, ro -ro cargo vessel, ro -ro cargo vessel (vehicle carrier), ro -ro passenger
vessel, liquefied natural gas carrier, cruise passenger vessel. The attained energy
efficiency design index shall be specific to each vessel and shall indicate the estimated
performance of the vessel in terms of energy efficiency, and be accompanied by the
energy efficiency design index technical file that contains the information necessary for
the calculation of the attained energy efficiency design index and that shows the process
of calculation. The attained energy efficiency design index shall be verified, based on the
energy efficiency design index technical file, by the Director -General.
(2) The attained energy efficiency design index shall be calculated taking into account
guidelines developed by the organisation.
Explanation .— For the purpose of this sub -paragraph, “guidelines developed by the
organisation” means the 2018 Guidelines on the method of calculation of the Energy
Efficiency Design Index for new ships (resolution MEPC.308(73), as amended by resolutions
MEPC. 322 (74) and MEPC. 332 (76), as may be amended.
(3) For each vessel subject to paragraph 10, the Director -General shall report to the
organisation the required and attained energy efficiency design index values and relevant
information, taking into account the guidelines developed by the organisation via electronic
communication —
(a) within seven months of completing the survey required under sub -rule (4) of rule
6; or
(b) within seven months following 1 April 2022 for a vessel delivered prior to 1 April
2022.
Explanation .— For the purpose of this sub -paragraph, “guidelines developed by the
organisation” means the 2018 Guidelines on the method of calculation of the attained
Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) for new vessels (resolution MEPC.308(73)), as
amended by resolutions MEPC.322(74) and MEPC.332(76), as may be amended.
9. Attained energy efficiency existing ship index (attained EEXI) - (1) The attained
energy efficiency existing ship index shall be calculated for —
(a) each vessel; and
(b) each vessel which has undergone a major conversion,
which falls into the categories of bulk carrier, gas carrier, tanker, container vessel, general
cargo vessel, refrigerated cargo carrier, combination carrier , ro -ro cargo vessel, ro -ro cargo
vessel (vehicle carrier), ro -ro passenger vessel, liquefied natural gas carrier and cruise
vessel and the attained energy efficiency existing ship index shall be specific to each vessel
and shall indicate the estimated performance of the vessel in terms of energy efficiency, and
be accompanied by the energy efficiency existing ship index technical file which contains the
information necessary for the calculation of the attained energy efficiency existing ship index
and which shows the process of the calculation. The attained energy efficiency existing ship
index shall be verified, based on the energy efficiency existing ship index technical file, by
the Director -General.
(2) The attained energy efficiency existing ship index shall be calculated taking into account
the guidelines developed by the organisation.
(3) Subject to the provisions of sub -paragraph (1), for each vessel to which paragraph 8
applies, the attained energy efficiency design index verified by the Director -General or by
any organisation duly authorized by it in accordance with sub -paragraph (1) of paragraph 8
may be taken as the attained energy efficiency existing ship index if the value of the attained
energy efficiency design index is equal to or less than that of the required energy efficiency
existing ship index required by paragraph 11 and in this case, the attained energy efficiency
existing ship index shall be verified based on the energy efficiency design index technical
file.
10. Required energy efficiency design index - (1) For each:
(a) new vessel;
(b) new vessel which has undergone a major conversion; and
(c) new or existing vessel which has undergone a major conversion that is so
extensive that the vessel is regarded by the Central Government as a newly
constructed vessel,
which falls into one of the categories of bulk carrier, gas carrier, tanker, container vessel,
general cargo vessel, refrigerated cargo carrier, combination carrier, ro -ro cargo vessel, ro -
ro cargo vessel(vehicle), ro -ro passenger vessel liquefied natural gas carrier and cruise
passenger vessel and to which this chapter is applicable, the attained energy efficiency
design index shall be as follows:
Attained EEDI ≤ Required EEDI = (1 -𝑋
100) ⋅ Reference line value
where X is the reduction factor specified in table 1 for the required energy efficiency design
index compared to the energy efficiency design index reference line.
(2) For each new and existing vessel that has undergone a major conversion which is so
extensive that the vessel is regarded by the Administration as a newly constructed vessel,
the attained energy efficiency design index shall be calculated and meet the requirement of
sub-paragraph (1) with the reduction factor applicable corresponding to the vessel type and
size of the converted vessel at the date of the contract of the conversion, or in the absence
of a contract, the commencement date of the conversion.
Table 1 – Reduction factors (in percentage) for energy efficiency design index relative to the
energy efficiency design index reference line
Vessel Type Size Phas
e 0
1 Jan
–
Dec
2014 Phas
e 1
1 Jan
–
Dec
2019 Phas
e 2
1 Jan
–
Mar
2022 Phas
e 2
1 Jan
–
Dec
2024 Phase
1 Jan
and
onward
s Phase
1 Jan
and
onward
s
Bulk carrier 20,000 DWT
and above 0 10 20 30
10,000 and
above but
less than
20,000 DWT n/a 0-10* 0-20* 0-30*
Gas carrier 15,000 DWT
and above 0 10 20 30
10,000 and
above but
less than
15,000 DWT 0 10 20 30
2,000 and
above but
less than
10,000 DWT n/a 0-10* 0-20* 0-30*
Tanker 20,000 DWT
and above 0 10 20 30
4,000 and
above but
less than
20,000 DWT n/a 0-10* 0-20* 0-30*
Container vessel 200,000
DWT and
above 0 10 20 50
120,000 and
above but
less than
200,000
DWT 0 10 20 45
80,000 and
above but
less than
120,000
DWT 0 10 20 40
40,000 and
above but
less than 0 10 20 35
80,000 DWT
15,000 and
above but
less than
40,000 DWT 0 10 20 30
10,000 and
above but
less than
15,000 DWT n/a 0-10* 0-20* 15-30*
General Cargo
vessels 15,000 DWT
and above 0 10 15 30
3,000 and
above but
less than
15,000 DWT n/a 0-10* 0-15* 0-30*
Refrigerated cargo
carrier 5,000 DWT
and above 0 10 15 30
3,000 and
above but
less than
5,000 DWT n/a 0-10* 0-15* 0-30*
Combination carrier 20,000 DWT
and above 0 10 20 30
4,000 and
above but
less than
20,000 DWT n/a 0-10* 0-20* 0-30*
LNG carrier*** 10,000 DWT
and above n/a 10** 20 30
Ro-ro cargo vessel
(vehicle carrier)*** 10,000 DWT
and above n/a 5** 15 30
Ro-ro cargo
vessel*** 2,000 DWT
and above n/a 5** 20 30
1,000 and
above but
less than
2,000 DWT n/a 0-
5*,** 0-20* 0-30*
Ro-ro passenger
vessel*** 1000 DWT
and above n/a 5** 20 30
250 and
above but
less than
1,000 DWT n/a 0-
5*,** 0-20* 0-30*
Cruise passenger
vessel*** having
non-conventional
propulsion 85,000 GT
and above n/a 5** 20 30
25,000 and
above but
less than
85,000 GT n/a 0-
5*,** 0-20* 0-30*
* Reduction factor to be linearly interpolated between the two values dependent upon
vessel size. The lower value of the reduction factor is to be applied to the smaller
vessel size.
** Phase 1 commences for those vessels on 1 September 2015.
*** Reduction factor applies to those vessels delivered on or after 1 September 2019.
Note: n/a means that no required EEDI applies.
(3) The reference line values shall be calculated as follows:
Reference line value = a · b−c
where a, b and c are the parameters given in table 2
Table 2 - Parameters for the determination of reference values for the different vessel types
Vessel type a b c
Bulk carrier 961.79 DWT of the vessel
where DWT≤279,000
279,000 where DWT >
279,000 0.47
Combination carrier 1,219.00 DWT of the vessel 0.48
Container vessel 174.22 DWT of the vessel 0.20
Cruise passenger vessel
having non -conventional
propulsion 170.84 GT of the vessel 0.21
Gas carrier 1,120.00 DWT of the vessel 0.45
General cargo vessel 107.48 DWT of the vessel 0.21
LNG carrier 2,253.7 DWT of the vessel 0.47
Refrigerated cargo carrier 227.01 DWT of the vessel 0.24
Ro-ro cargo vessel 1405.15 DWT of the vessel
0.49
8 1686.17* DWT of the vessel
where DWT≤17,000*
17,000 where DWT >
17,000*
Ro-ro cargo vessel (vehicle
carrier) (DWT/GT)-0.7 · 780.36
where DWT/GT < 0.3
1,812.63 where
DWT/GT ≥ 0.3 DWT of the vessel 0.47
752.16 DWT of the vessel 0.38
Ro-ro passenger vessel
902.59* DWT of the vessel
where DWT≤10,000*
10,000 where DWT >
10,000* 1
Tanker 1,218.80 DWT of the vessel 0.48
* to be used from phase 2 and thereafter.
(4) If the design of a vessel allows it to fall into more than one of the vessel types specified
in table 2, the required energy efficiency design index for the vessel shall be the most
stringent (the lowest) required energy efficiency design index.
(5) For each vessel to which this paragraph applies, the installed propulsion power shall not
be less than the propulsion power needed to maintain the manoeuvrability of the vessel
under adverse conditions as defined in the guidelines to be developed by the organisation.
Explanation . — For the purpose of this sub -paragraph, the “guidelines developed by
the organisation” means the Guidelines for determining minimum propulsion power to
maintain the manoeuvrability of vessels in adverse conditions (MEPC.1/Circ.850/Rev.3), as
may be amended.
(6) At the beginning of phase 1 and at the midpoint of phase 2, the organisation shall review
the status of technological developments and, if proven necessary, amend the time periods,
the energy efficiency design index reference line parameters for relevant vessel types and
reduction rates set out in this paragraph.
11. Required energy efficiency existing ship index. – (1) For:
(a) each vessel; and
(b) each vessel which has undergone a major conversion,
which falls into one of the categories of bulk carrier, gas carrier, tanker, container vessel,
general cargo vessel, refrigerated cargo carrier, combination carrier, ro -ro cargo vessel, ro -
ro cargo vessel (vehicle), ro -ro passenger vessel, liquefied natural gas carrier and cruise
vessel and to which this chapter is applicable, the attained energy efficiency existing ship
index shall be as follows:
Attained EEXI ≤ Required EEXI = (1 –𝑌
100 ) · EEDI reference line value
Where Y is the reduction factor specified in Table 3 below for the required energy efficiency
existing ship index compared to the energy efficiency design index reference line
Table 3 – Reduction (in percentage) for the energy efficiency existing ship index relative to
the energy efficiency design index reference line
Vessel Type Size Reduction factor
Bulk carrier 200,000 DWT and above 15
20,000 and above but less
than 200,000 DWT 20
10,000 and above but less
than 20,000 DWT 0-20*
Gas carrier 15,000 DWT and above 30
10,000 and above but less
than 15,000 DWT 20
2,000 and above but less
than 10,000 DWT 0-20*
Tanker 200,000 DWT and above 15
20,000 and above but less
than 200,000 DWT 20
4,000 and above but less
than 20,000 DWT 0-20*
Container vessel 200,000 DWT and above 50
120,000 and above but less
than 200,000 DWT 45
80,000 and above but less
than 120,000 DWT 35
40,000 and above but less
than 80,000 DWT 30
15,000 and above but less
than 40,000 DWT 20
10,000 and above but less
than 15,000 DWT 0-20*
General cargo vessel 15,000 DWT and above 30
3,000 and above but less
than 15,000 DWT 0-30*
Refrigerated cargo carrier 5,000 DWT and above 15
3,000 and above but
less than 5,000 DWT 0-15*
Combination carrier 20,000 DWT and above 20
4,000 and above but
less than 20,000 DWT 0-20*
LNG carrier 10,000 DWT and above 30
Ro-ro cargo vessel (vehicle
carrier) 10,000 DWT and above 15
Ro-ro cargo vessel 2,000 DWT and above 5
1,000 and above but less
than 2,000 DWT 0-5*
Ro-ro passenger vessel 1,000 DWT and above 5
250 and above but less than
1,000 DWT 0-5*
Cruise passenger vessel
having non conventional
propulsion 85,000 GT and above 30
25,000 and above but less
than 85,000 GT 0-30*
*Reduction factor to be linearly interpolated between the two values dependent
upon vessel size. The lower value of the reduction factor is to be applied to the
smaller vessel size.
(2) The energy efficiency design index reference line values shall be calculated in
accordance with sub -paragraphs (3) and (4) of paragraph 10. For ro -ro cargo vessels and
ro-ro passenger vessels, the reference line value to be used from phase 2 and thereafter
under sub -paragraph (3) of paragraph 10 shall be referred to.
12. Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan. —(1) Each vessel shall keep on board a
vessel specific Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP), which may form part of
the vessel’s Safety Management System (SMS) and the Ship Energy Efficiency
Management Plan shall be developed taking into account guidelines adopted by the
organisation and the green hydrogen standards wherever possible.
Explanation .— For the purpose of this sub -paragraph, “guidelines adopted by the
organisation” means the 2022 Guidelines for the development of a Ship Energy Efficiency
Management Plan (SEEMP Guidelines) (resolution MEPC. 346(78)), as may be amended.
(2) In the case of a vessel of 5,000 gross tonnage and above, the Ship Energy Efficiency
Management Plan shall include a description of the methodology that will be used to collect
the data required by sub -paragraph (1) of the paragraph 13 and the process that will be used
to report the data to the vessel’s administration concerned.
(3) In the case of a vessel of 5,000 gross tonnage and above, which falls into one or more of
the categories of bulk carrier, gas carrier, tanker, container vessel, general cargo vessel,
refrigerated cargo carrier, combination carrier, ro -ro cargo vessel, ro -ro cargo vessel
(vehicle), ro -ro passenger vessel, liquefied natural gas carrier and cruise vessel, —
(a) on or before 1 January 2023 the Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan shall
include —
(i) a description of the methodology that will be used to calculate the
vessel's attained annual operational CII required by paragraph 14and
the process that will be used to report this value to the vessel's
Administration concerned;
(ii) the required annual operational CII, as specified in paragraph 14, for
the next three years;
(iii) an implementation plan documenting how the required annual
operational CII will be achieved during the next three years; and
(iv) a procedure for self -evaluation and improvement.
(b) for a vessel rated as D for three consecutive years or rated as E in accordance
with paragraph 14, the Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan shall be reviewed in
accordance with sub-paragraph (8) of paragraph 14 to include a plan of corrective actions to
achieve the required annual operational CII.
(4) The Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan shall be subject to verification and
company audits taking into account the guidelines to be developed by the organisation.
Explanation . — For the purpose of this sub -paragraph, “guidelines to be developed
by the organisation” means the Guidelines for the verification and company audits by the
Administration of part III of the Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP)
(resolution MEPC.347(78), as may be amended.
13. Collection and reporting of ship fuel oil consumption data .—(1) Each vessel of
5,000 gross tonnage and above shall collect, either electronically or physically, the data
specified in Appendix VI of Second Schedule, for that and each calendar year or portion
thereof, as appropriate, according to the methodology included in the Ship Energy Efficiency
Management Plan.
(2) Except as provided for in sub -paragraphs (4), (5) and (6), at the end of each calendar
year, the vessel shall aggregate the data collected in that calendar year or portion thereof,
as appropriate.
(3) Except as provided for in sub -paragraphs (4), (5) and (6), within three months after the
end of each calendar year, the vessels registered under the Act shall report to Director -
General, the aggregated value for each datum specified in Appendix VI of Second Schedule,
via electronic communication and using a standardised format developed by the
organisation.
Explanation .— For the purpose of this sub -paragraph, “standardised format
developed by the organisation ” means the 2022 Guidelines for the development of a Ship
Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP Guidelines) (resolution MEPC. 346(78)), as
may be amended.
(4) In the event of the transfer of a vessel registered under the Act to another State, the
vessel shall on the day of completion of the transfer or as close as practical thereto report to
the Director -General, the aggregated data for the period of the calendar year corresponding
Director -General, as specified in Appendix VI of Second Schedule and, upon prior request of
the administration concerned, the disaggregated data.
(5) In the event of a change from one company to another, the vessel shall on the day of
completion of the change or as close as practical thereto report to Director -General, the
aggregated data for the portion of the calendar year corresponding to the company, as
specified in Appendix VI of Second Schedule and, upon request of Director -General, the
disaggregated data.
(6) In the event of transfer of the vessel flying the flag of another State to Indian flag and
from one company to another concurrently, provisions of sub -paragraph (4) shall apply.
(7) The data shall be verified according to procedure established by the Director -General,
taking into account guidelines developed by the organisation .
Explanation .— For the purpose of this sub -paragraph, “guidelines developed by the
organisation ” means the 2022 Guidelines for Administration Verification of Ship Fuel Oil
Consumption Data and operational carbon intensity (Resolution MEPC. 348(78)), as may be
amended.
(8) Except as provided for in sub -paragraphs (4), (5) and (6), the disaggregated data that
underlies the reported data noted in Appendix VI of Second Schedule for the previous
calendar year shall be readily accessible for a period of not less than twelve months from the
end of that calendar year and be made available to the Director -General upon request.
(9) The Director -General shall ensure that the reported data noted in Appendix VI of Second
Schedule by its registered vessel of 5,000 gross tonnage and above are transferred to the
IMO Ship Fuel Oil Consumption Database via electronic communication and using a
standardised format to be developed by the organisation not later than one month after
issuing the statements of compliance of the vessel.
Explanation. — For the purpose of this sub -paragraph, “standardized format to be
developed by the organisation” means 2022 Guidelines for the development of a Ship
Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) (resolution MEPC. 346(78)), as may be
amended.
(10) The Director -General shall ensure that by 31st May of every year, all vessels of 400
gross tonnage and above, but below 5,000 gross tonnage, shall submit fuel consumption
data to the recognised organisation, either electronically or physically:
Provided that there shall not be any requirement related to the description of the
methodology that will be used to collect the data in the Ship Energy Efficiency Management
Plan for such vessels.
14. Operational carbon intensity . — (1) After the end of calendar year 2026 and after
the end of each following calendar year, each vessel of 5,000 gross tonnage and above
which falls into one or more of the categories of bulk carrier, gas carrier, tanker, container
vessel, general cargo vessel, refrigerated cargo carrier, combination carrier, ro -ro cargo
vessel, ro -ro cargo vessel (vehicle), ro -ro passenger vessel, liquefied natural gas carrier and
cruise vessel shall calculate the attained annual operational CII over a 12 -month period
from 1 January to 31 December for the preceding calendar year, using the data collected in
accordance with paragraph 13, taking into account the guidelines to be developed by the
organisation.
Explanation . — For the purpose of this sub -paragraph, the “guidelines to be
developed by the organisation” means the 2022 Guidelines on operational carbon intensity
indicators and the calculation methods (CII guidelines, G1) (resolution MEPC.352(78)), and
the 2022 Interim guidelines on correction factors and voyage adjustments for CII calculations
(CII guidelines, G5) (resolution MEPC.355(78)), as may be amended.
(2) Within three months after the end of each calendar year, the vessel registered under the
Act shall report to Director -General or any organisation duly authorised by it, the attained
annual operational CII via electronic communication and using a standardised format to be
developed by the organisation.
Explanation. — For the purpose of this sub -paragraph, “standardised format to be
developed by the organisation” means 2022 Guidelines for the development of a Ship
Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) (resolution MEPC. 346(78)), as may be
amended.
(3) Subject to the provisions of sub -paragraphs (1) and (2), in the event of any transfer of a
vessel addressed in sub -paragraphs (4) (5) or (6) of paragraph 13 completed after 1 January
2023, a vessel shall, after the end of the calendar year in which the transfer takes place,
calculate and report the attained annual operational CII for the full 12 -month period from 1
January to 31 December in the calendar year during which the transfer took place, in
accordance with sub -paragraphs (1) and (2), for verification in accordance with sub -rule (6)
of rule 8, taking into account guidelines to be developed by the organisation and nothing in
this paragraph relieves any vessel of its reporting obligations under paragraph 13 or this
Schedule.
Explanation. — For the purpose of this sub -paragraph, “guidelines to be developed by
the organisation” means 2022 Guidelines for the development of a Ship Energy Efficiency
Management Plan (SEEMP) (resolution MEPC. 346(78)), as may be amended.
(4) For each vessel of 5,000 gross tonnage and above which falls into one or more of the
categories of bulk carrier, gas carrier, tanker, container vessel, general cargo vessel,
refrigerated cargo carrier, combination carrier, ro -ro cargo vessel, ro -ro cargo
vessel(vehicle), ro -ro passenger vessel, liquefied natural gas carrier and cruise vessel, the
required annual operational CII shall be determined as follows:
Required annual operational CII = (1 - 𝑍
100) ⋅ CIIR
where,
Z is the annual reduction factor to ensure continuous improvement of the vessel’s
operational carbon intensity within a specific rating level; and
CIIR is the reference value.
(5) The annual reduction factor Z and the reference value CII R shall be the values defined
taking into account the guidelines to be developed by the organisation .
Explanation. — For the purpose of this sub -paragraph, “guidelines to be developed
by the organisation” means 2021 Guidelines on the operational carbon intensity reduction
factors relative to reference lines (CII reduction factor guidelines, G3) (resolution
MEPC.338(76) and the 2022 Guidelines on the reference on the reference lines for use with
operational carbon intensity indicators (CII reference lines guidelines, G2) (resolution
MEPC.353(78)), as may be amended.
(6) The attained annual operational CII shall be documented and verified against the
required annual operational CII to determine operational carbon intensity rating A, B, C, D or
E, indicating a major superior, minor superior, moderate, minor inferior, or inferior
performance level, either by the Director -General or by any organisation duly authorised by
it, taking into account the guidelines developed by the organisation. The middle point of
rating level C shall be the value equivalent to the required annual operational CII set out in
sub-paragraph (4).
(7) A vessel rated as D for three consecutive years or rated as E shall develop a plan of
corrective actions to achieve the required annual operational CII.
(8) The Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan shall be reviewed to include the plan of
corrective actions accordingly, taking into account the guidelines to be developed by the
organisation. The revised Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan shall be submitted to the
administration or any organisation duly authorised by it for verification, preferably together
with, but in no case later than one month after reporting the attained annual operational CII
in accordance with sub -paragraph (2).
Explanation. — For the purpose of this sub -paragraph, “guidelines to be developed by
the organisation” means 2022 Guidelines for the development of a Ship Energy Efficiency
Management Plan (SEEMP) (resolution MEPC. 346(78)), as may be amended.
(9) A vessel rated as D for three consecutive years or rated as E shall duly undertake the
planned corrective actions in accordance with the revised Ship Energy Efficiency
Management Plan.
(10) The Director -General or the port authorities, as the case may be, shall encourage the
vessels rated A or B, or vessels which uses green hydrogen or green hydrogen derivatives
as fuel, through incentives as may be decided.
(11) A review may be conducted by the Organization to assess: —
(a) the effectiveness of this paragraph in reducing the carbon intensity of international
shipping;
(b) the need for reinforced corrective actions or other means of remedy, including
possible additional Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI) requirements;
(c) the need for enhancement of the enforcement mechanism;
(d) the need for enhancement of the data collection system; and
(e) the revision of the Z factor and CIIR values.
Based on such review, the Director -General may decide to adopt amendments to this
Schedule and such amendments shall be adopted and brought into force in accordance with
the amendments brought into the Annex VI of the Convention.
SECOND SCHEDULE
[See rule 10]
FORMS
FORM I - FORM OF INTERNATIONAL AIR POLLUTION PREVENTION CERTIFICATE
INTERNATIONAL AIR POLLUTION PREVENTION CERTIFICATE
Issued under the provisions of the Protocol of 1997, as amended, to amend the International
Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, as modified by the Protocol of
1978 relating thereto (hereinafter referred to as “the Convention”) under the authority of the
Government of:
…………………………………………………………………………………………………….
(full designation of the country)
By……………………………………………………………………………………
(full designation of the competent person or organization authorized under the provisions of
the Convention)
Particulars of ship48
Name of ship …………………………………………………………………………..
Distinctive Number or letters …………………………………………………………
IMO Number49 …………………………………………………………………………..
Port of Registry ………………………………………………………………………..
Gross tonnage …………………………………………………………………………
This is to certify:
1. That the ship has been surveyed in accordance with the regulation 5 of Annex VI
of the Convention; and
2. That the survey shows that the equipment, systems, fittings, arrangements and
material fully comply with the applicable requirements of Annex VI of the
Convention
This certificate is valid until (dd/mm/yyyy)50 …………………………………………….
Subject to surveys in accordance with regulation 5 of Annex VI of the Convention
Completion date of survey on which this certificate is based (dd/mm/yyyy)…………………….
Issued at ……………………………………………………………………………………………
(place of issue of certificate)
Date (dd/mm/yyyy) ……………………… ………………………………………………
(date of issues) (signature of duly authorized official
issuing the certificate)
(seal or stamp of the authority, as appropriate)
ENDORSEMENT FOR ANNUAL AND INTERMEDIATE SURVEYS
THIS IS TO CERTIFY that, at a survey required by regulation 5 of Annex VI of the
Convention, the ship was found to comply with the relevant provisions of that Annex:
Annual survey Signed ………………………………………….
(signature of duly authorized official)
1 Alternatively, the particulars of the ship may be placed horizontally in boxes
2 In accordance with the IMO ship Identification number scheme
3 Insert the date of expiry as specified by the Administration in accordance with regulation 9.1 of Annex VI of
the Convention. The day and the month of this date correspond to the anniversary date as defined in
regulation 2.1.3 of Annex VI of the Convention, unless amended in accordance with regulation 9.8 of Annex VI
of the Convention.
Place ……………………………………………
Date (dd/mm/yyyy) ……………………………
(seal or stamp of the authority, as appropriate)
Annual survey/ Intermediate51 survey Signed
………………………………………….
(signature of duly authorized official)
Place ……………………………………………
Date (dd/mm/yyyy) ……………………………
(seal or stamp of the authority, as appropriate)
Annual survey/ Intermediate 52survey Signed
………………………………………….
(signature of duly authorized official)
Place ……………………………………………
Date (dd/mm/yyyy) ……………………………
(seal or stamp of the authority, as appropriate)
Annual survey Signed ………………………………………….
(signature of duly authorized official)
Place ……………………………………………
Date (dd/mm/yyyy) ……………………………
(seal or stamp of the authority, as appropriate)
ANNUAL/ INTERMEDIATE SURVEY IN ACCORDANCE WITH REGULATION 9.8.3
THIS IS TO CERTIFY that, at an annual/intermediate survey in accordance with regulation
9.8.3 of Annex VI of the Convention, the ship was found to comply with the relevant
provisions of that Annex:
Signed ………………………………………….
(signature of duly authorized official)
Place ……………………………………………
Date (dd/mm/yyyy) ……………………………
(seal or stamp of the authority, as appropriate)
ENDORSEMENT TO EXTEND THE CERTIFICATE IF VALID FOR LESS THAN 5 YEARS
WHERE REGULATION 9.3 APPLIES
The ship complies with the relevant provisions of the Annex, and this Certificate shall, in
accordance with regulation 9.3 of Annex VI of the Convention, be accepted as valid until
(dd/mm/yyyy)…………………………………..
Signed ………………………………………….
(signature of duly authorized official)
Place ……………………………………………
Date (dd/mm/yyyy) ……………………………
(seal or stamp of the authority, as appropriate)
ENDORSEMENT TO EXTEND THE CERTIFICATE IF VALID FOR LESS THAN 5 YEARS
WHERE REGULATION 9.4 APPLIES
The ship complies with the relevant provisions of the Annex, and this Certificate shall, in
accordance with regulation 9.4 of Annex VI of the Convention, be accepted as valid until
(dd/mm/yyyy)…………………………………..
4 Delete as appropriate
5 Delete as appropriate
Signed ………………………………………….
(signature of duly authorized official)
Place ……………………………………………
Date (dd/mm/yyyy) ……………………………
(seal or stamp of the authority, as appropriate)
ENDORSEMENT TO EXTEND THE VALIDITY OF THE CERTIFICATE UNTIL REACHING
THE PORT OF SURVEY OR FOR A REPAID OF GRACE WHERE REGULATION 9.5 OR
9.6 APPLIES
This certificate shall, in accordance with regulation 9.5 or 9.653 of Annex VI of the
Convention, be accepted as valid until (dd/mm/yyyy)…………………………………..
Signed ………………………………………….
(signature of duly authorized official)
Place ……………………………………………
Date (dd/mm/yyyy) ……………………………
(seal or stamp of the authority, as appropriate)
ENDORSEMENT FOR ADVANCEMENT OF ANNIVERSARY DATE
WHERE REGULATION 9.8 APPLIES
In accordance with regulation 9.8 of Annex VI of the Convention, the new anniversary date is
(dd/mm/yyyy ) .............................................
Signed ………………………………………….
(signature of duly authorized official)
Place ……………………………………………
Date (dd/mm/yyyy) ……………………………
(seal or stamp of the authority, as appropriate)
In accordance with regulation 9.8 of Annex VI of the Convention, the new anniversary date is
(dd/mm/ yyyy) .............................................
Signed ………………………………………….
(signature of duly authorized official)
Place ……………………………………………
Date (dd/mm/yyyy) ……………………………
(seal or stamp of the authority, as appropriate)
SUPPLEMENT TO INTERNATIONAL AIR POLLUTION PREVENTION CERTIFICATE
(IAPP CERTIFICATE
Record of Construction and Equipment
Notes:
1. This Record shall be permanently attached to the IAPP Certificate. The IAPP
Certificate shall be available on board the ship at all times
2. The Record shall be at least in English, Frech, or Spanish. If an official language of
the issuing country is also used, this shall prevail in case of a dispute of
discrepancy.
3. Entries in boxes shall be made by inserting either a cross (x) for the answer “yes”
and “applicable” or a ( -) for the answers “no” and “not applicable” as appropriate.
4. Unless otherwise stated, regulations mentioned in this Record refer to regulations
of Annex VI of the Convention and resolutions or circulars refer to those adopted by
the International Maritime Organization
6 Delete as appropriate
1. Particulars of ship
1.1 Name of ship ………………………………………………………………..
1.2 IMO number …………………………………………………………………
1.3 Date on which keel was laid or ship was at a stage of construction (dd/mm/yyyy)
…………………………………………..
1.4 Length (L)54 metres …………………………………………………………
2 Control of emissions from ships
2.1 Ozone depleting substances (regulation 12)
2.1.1 The following fire -extinguishing systems, other systems and equipment containing
ozone -depleting substances, other than hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), installed before
19 May 2005 may continue in service
System or equipment Location on board Substances
2.1.2 The following systems containing HCFCs installed before 1 January 2020 may
continue in service
System or equipment Location on board Substances
2.2 Nitrogen oxides (No x) (regulation 13)
2.2.1 The following marine diesel engines installed on this ship are in accordance with the
requirements of regulation 13 , as indicated:
Applicable regulation of MARPOL Annex VI
(NTC=Nox Technical Code 2008)
(AM= Approved Method) Engine
# 1 Engine
# 2 Engine
#3 Engine
#4 Engine
#5
1 Manufacturer and model
2 Serial number
3 Use (applicable application cycle(s) -
NTC 3.2)
4 Rated power (kW) (NTC 1.3.11)
5 Rated speed (RPM) (NTC 1.3.12)
6 Identical engine installed ≥ 1/1/2000
exempted by 13.1.1.2
7 Completed only in respect of ships constructed on or after 1 January 2016 that are specially designed, and
used solely for recreational purposes and to which, in accordance with regulation 13.5.2.1 or regulation
13.5.2.3 the Nox emission limit as given by regulation 13.5.1.1 will not apply
7 Identical engine installation date
(dd/mm/yyyy) as per 13.1.1.2
8a Major Conversion
(dd/mm/yyyy) 13.2.1.1 & 13.2.2
8b 13.2.1.2 & 13.2.3
8c 13.2.1.3 & 13.2.3
9a
Tier I 13.3
9b 13.2.2
9c 13.2.3.1
9d 13.2.3.2
9e 13.7.1.2
10a
Tier II 13.4
10b 13.2.2
10c 13.2.2 (Tier III
not possible)
10d 13.2.3.2
10e 13.5.2
(Exemptions)
10f 13.7.1.2
11a
Nox Tier III
Emission Control 13.5.1.1
11b 13.2.2
Areas
11c 13.2.3.2
11d 13.7.1.2
AM55 Installed
13 Not commercially
available at this
survey
14 Not applicable
2.3 Sulphur oxides (SO x) and particular matter (regulation 14)
2.3.1 When the ship operates outside of an emission control area specified in regulation
14.3, the ship uses
2.3.2 When the ship operates inside an emission control area specified in regulation 14.3.
the ship uses:
.1 fuel oil a sulphur content as documented by bunker delivery notes that does not
exceed the limit value of 0.10% m/m, and/or…………………………………………………..
.2 an equivalent arrangement approved in accordance with regulation 4.1 as listed in
paragraph 2.6 that is at least as effective in terms of SO X emission reductions as compared
to using a fuel oil with a sulphur content limit value of 0.10% m/m ……
……………………………………………………….......
2.3.3 For a ship without an equivalent arrangement approved in accordance with regulation
4.1 as listed in paragraph 2.6, the sulphur content of fuel oil carried for use on board the ship
shall not exceed 0.50% m/m as documented by bunker delivery
notes……………………………………………………………...................
2.3.4 The ship is fitted with designated sampling point(s) in accordance with regulation
14.10 or 14.11 .........................................................................................
2.3.5 In accordance with regulation 14.12, the requirement for fitting or designating
sampling point(s) in accordance with regulation 14.10 or 14.11 is not applicable for a fuel oil
service system used for a low -flashpoint fuel or a gas fuel………….………□
2.4 Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) (regulation 15 )
8 Refer to the 2014 Gudelines on the approved method process (resolution MEPC. 243 (66) .
1 fuel oil with a sulphur content as documented by bunker delivery notes that does not
exceed the limit value of 0.50% m/m,
and/or……………………………………………………………...................
.
2 an equivalent arrangement approved in accordance with regulation 4.1 as listed in
paragraph 2.6 that is at least as effective in terms of SO X emission reductions as
compared to using a fuel oil with a sulphur content limit value of 0.50%
m/m……………………………………………………………...................
2.4.1 The tanker has a vapour collection system installed and approved in accordance
with MSC/Circ.585 . ……………………………………………………………………………….
2.4.2.1 For a tanker carrying crude oil, there is an approved VOC Management Plan
…….………………………………….……………………….
2.4.2.2 VOC Management Plan approval reference: ..............................................................
2.5 Shipboard incineration (regulation 16 )
The ship has an incinerator
.1 installed on or after 1 January 2000 that complies with
.1 resolution MEPC.76(40) , as amended56…....……...............
.2 resolution MEPC.244(66) …....……..................…….…….
.2 installed before 1 January 2000 which complies with:
.1 resolution MEPC.59(33) , as amended57…....……..................…….…
.2 resolution MEPC.76(40) , as amended58....……..................…….…
2.6 Equivalents (regulation 4)
The ship has been allowed to use the following fitting, material, appliance or apparatus to be
fitted in a ship or other procedures, alternative fuel oils, or compliance methods used as an
alternative to that required by Annex VI of the Convention:
THIS IS TO CERTIFY that this Record is correct in all respects
Issued at ………………………………………………………………………………………….
(place of issue of Record)
Date (dd/mm/yyyy)……………………. …………………………………………
(date of issue) (signature of duly authorised official
issuing the Record)
(seal or stamp of the authority, as appropriate)
9 As amended by resolution MEPC 93 (45)
10 As amended by resolution MEPC 92 (45)
11 As amended by resolution MEPC 93 (45) System or equipment Equivalent used Approval reference
FORM II – FORM OF INTERNATIONAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY (IEE) CERTIFICATE
INTERNATIONAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY CERTIFICATE (REGULATION 8.2)
Issued under the provisions of the Protocol of 1997, as amended, to amend the International
Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, as modified by the Protocol of
1978 relating thereto (hereinafter referred to as “the Convention”) under the authority of the
Government of:
……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
(full designation of the country)
by……………………………………………………………………………………………….
(full designation of the competent person or organization authorised under the provisions of
the Convention)
Particulars of ship59
Name of ship …………………………………………………………………………….
Distinctive number or letters ………………………………………………………………
Port of Registry …………………………………………………………………………….
Gross tonnage …………………………………………………………………………….
IMO Number60 …………………………………………………………………………….
THIS IS TO CERTIFY
7. That the ship has been surveyed in accordance with regulation 5.4. of Annex VI to the
Convention; and
8. That the survey shows that the ship complies with the applicable requirements in
regulations 22,23, 24, 25 and 26
Copletion date of survey on which this Certificate is based ……………………………………..
(dd/mm/yyyy)
Issued at ……………………………………………………………………………………….
(place of issue of certificate)
Date (dd/mm/yyyy) ………………………… ………………………………………………
(date of issue) (signature of duly authorised official
Issuing the certificate)
(seal or stamp of the authority, as appropriate)
SUPPLEMENT TO THE INTERNATIONAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY CERTIFICATE
(IEE CERTIFICATE)
RECORD OF CONSTRUCTIO N RELATING TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY
12 Alternatively, the particulars of the ship may be placed horizontally in boxes
13 In accordance with the IMO ship Identification number scheme (resolution A.1117(30)
Notes:
1 This Record shall be permanently attached to the IEE Certificate. The IEE Certificate
shall be available on board the ship at all times.
2 The Record shall be at least in English, French or Spanish. If an official language of the
issuing Party is also used, this shall prevail in case of a dispute or discrepancy.
3 Entries in boxes shall be made by inserting either: a cross (x) for the answers "yes" and
"applicable"; or a dash ( -) for the answers "no" and "not applicable", as appropriate.
4 Unless otherwise stated, regulations mentioned in this Record refer to regulations
in Annex VI of the Convention, and resolutions or circulars refer to those adopted by the
International Maritime Organization.
3. Particulars of ship
3.1. Name of ship …………………………………………………………..
3.2. Imo number …………………………………………………………..
3.3. Date of building contract ………………………………………………………
3.4. Date of major conversion (if applicable) ………………………………………
3.5. Gross tonnage …………………………………………………………..
3.6. Deadweight …………………………………………………………..
3.7. Type of ship61 …………………………………………………………..
4. Propulsion system
8.1 Diesel propulsion …………………………………………………………..
8.2 Diesel -electric propulsion …………………………………………………………..
8.3 Turbine propulsion …………………………………………………………..
8.4 Hybrid propulsion …………………………………………………………..
8.5 Propulsion system other than any of the above ……………………………………
9. Attained Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI)
9.1 The attained EEDI in accordance with regulation 22.1 is calculated based on the
information contained in the EEDI technical file, which also shows the process of
calculating the attained EEDI …………………………………………………………..
The attained EEDI is: ................. grams -CO 2/tonne -nautical mile
9.2 The attained EEDI is not calculated as:
9.2.1 the ship is exempt under regulation 22.1 as it is not a new ship as defined
in regulation 2.2.18 ..........................................................................
9.2.2 the type of propulsion system is exempt in accordance with regulation
19.3 .....................................................................................................
9.2.3 the requirement of regulation 22 is waived by the ship's Administration in
accordance with regulation 19.4 ........................................................
14 Insert ship type in accordance with definitions specified in regulation 2.2. Ships falling into more than one of
the ship types defined in regulation 2.2 should be considered as being the sip type with the most stringent (the
lowest) required EEDI. If the ship does not fall into the ship types defined in regulation 2.2, insert “Ship other
than ship types defined in regulation 2.22)”
9.2.4 the type of ship is exempt in accordance with regulation
22.1 ..............................................................................................................
10. Required EEDI
10.1 Required EEDI is: ……………………… grams -CO 2/tonne -mile
10.2 The required EEDI is not applicable as:
10.2.1 the ship is exempt under regulation 24.1 as it is not a new ship as defined
in regulation 2.2.18 ............................................................................
10.2.2 the type of propulsion system is exempt in accordance with regulation
19.3......................................................................................................
10.2.3 the requirement of regulation 24 is waived by the ship's Administration in
accordance with regulation 19.4 ..........................................................
10.2.4 the type of ship is exempt in accordance with regulation
24.1 .............................................................................................................
10.2.5 the ship's capacity is below the minimum capacity threshold in table 1
of regulation 24.2 ....................................................................................
11. Attained Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI)
11.1 The attained EEXI in accordance with regulation 23.1 is calculated
taking into account the guidelines62 developed by the Organization.......................
The attained EEXI is ……………………. Grams -CO 2/tonne -mile
11.2 The attained EEXI is not calculated, as:
11.2.1 the type of propulsion system is exempt in accordance with regulation
19.3.............................................................................................
11.2.2 the type of ship is exempt in accordance with regulation
23.1.....................................................................................................................
12. Required EEXI
12.1 The required EEXI is:………….grams -CO 2/tonne -mile in accordance
with regulation 25
12.2 The required EEXI is not applicable, as:
12.2.1 the type of propulsion system is exempt in accordance with regulation
19.3.............................................................................
12.2.2 the type of ship is exempt in accordance with regulation
25.1............................................................................
12.2.3 the ship's capacity is below the minimum capacity threshold in table 3
of regulation 25.1 .............................................................................
13. Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan
13.1 The ship is provided with a Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan
(SSEMP) in compliance with regulation 26
………………………………………………….
14. EEDI technical file
14.1 The IEE Certificate is accompanied by the EEDI technical file in
compliance with regulations
22.1………………………………………………………………………’
14.1.1 The EEDI technical file identification/ verification number ………………..
14.1.2 The EEDI technical file verification date ……………………………………..
15 Refer to the 2022 Guidelines on the method of calculation of the attained Energy Efficiency Existing Ship
Index (EEXI) (resolution MEPC.350 (78)
15. EEXI technical file
15.1 The IEE Certificate is accompanied by the EEXI technical file in
compliance with regulation 23.1 ..................................
9.1.1. The EEXI technical file identification/verification
number...........................................................................................
9.1.2 The EEXI technical file verification
date...........................................................................................
9.2 The IEE Certificate is not accompanied by the EEXI technical file as the attained
EEDI is used as an alternative to the attained EEXI ..................................
THIS IS TO CERTIFY that this Record is correct in all respects.
Issued at ……………………………………………………………………………..
(place of the issuing authority, as appropriate)
Date (dd/mm/yyyy) ……………………………… ……………………………………
(date of issue) (signature of duly authorized official
Issuing the record )
FORM III -FORM OF EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE FOR UNSP BARGES(Regulation 8.4)
INTERNATIONAL AIR POLLUTION PREVENTION EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE FOR
UNMANNED NON -SELF -PROPELLED (UNSP) BARGES
Issued under the provisions of the Protocol of 1997, as amended, to amend the International
Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, as modified by the Protocol of
1978 relating thereto (hereinafter referred to as “the Convention”) under the authority of the
Government of:
............................................................................................................................. .
(full designation of the country)
by ..........................................................................................................................
(full designation of the competent person or organization authorized under the provisions of
the Convention)
Particulars of ship63
Name of ship ........................................................................................................
Distinctive number or letters ................................................................................
IMO Number64......................................................................................................
Port of registry .....................................................................................................
Gross tonnage ......................................................................................................
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT:
1 the UNSP barge has been surveyed in accordance with regulation 3.4 of Annex VI of the
Convention
2 the survey shows that the UNSP barge:
.1 is not propelled by mechanical means;
.2 has no system, equipment and/or machinery fitted that may generate emissions
controlled by Annex VI to the Convention; and
.3 has neither persons nor living animals on board; and 3 the UNSP barge is
exempted, under regulation 3.4 of Annex VI to the Convention, from the certification and
related survey requirements of regulations 5.1 and 6.1 of Annex VI to the Convention.
This Certificate is valid until (dd/mm/yyyy ) ........................................................
subject to the exemption conditions being maintained.
Completion date of the survey on which this Certificate is based (dd/mm/yyyy) ......................
16 Alternatively, the particulars of the ship may be placed horizontally in boxes
17 In accordance with the IMO ship Identification number scheme (resolution A.1117 (30))
Issued at ................................................................................................................
(place of issue of certificate)
Date(dd/mm/yyyy): ............. ............................................................
(date of issue) (signature of duly authorized official issuing the certificate)
(seal or stamp of the authority, as appropriate)
FORM IV – FORM OF INDIAN AIR POLLUTION PREVENTION CERTIFICATE (Rule 7)
INDIAN AIR POLLUTION PREVENTION CERTIFICATE
Issued under the provisions of Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Air Pollution from the
Ships) Rules, 2026, under the authority of the Government of India
By ………………………………………………………………………………….
(full designation of the competent person or organisation authorised under the provisions of
these rules)
Particulars of vessel65
Name of vessel ………………………..
IMO Number66 …………………..
Distinctive numbers of letters…………………………..
Port of registry……………………
Gross tonnage……………………
THIS IS TO CERTIFY:
(3) That the vessel has been surveyed in accordance with rule 6 of these rules and
(4) That the survey shows that the equipment, systems, fittings, arrangements and
material fully comply with the applicable requirement of these Rules
This Certificate is valid until (dd/mm/yyyy)67…………………………..
Subject to the survey in accordance with rule 6
Completion date of survey on which this certificate is based (dd/mm/yyyy) ………………
Issued at…………………………………………
(place of issue of certificate)
Date (dd/mm/yyyy)……………………… ……………………………….
(date of issue) (signature of duly authorised
official issuing the certificate)
ENDORESEMENT FOR ANNUAL AND INTERMEDIATE SURVEYS
This is to certify that, at a survey required by rule 6, the vessel was found to comply with the
relevant provisions of these rules
Annual Survey: signed ………………………..
(signature of duly authorised official)
Place …………………………………
Date (dd/mm/yyyy)…………………..
(seal or stamp of the authority, as appropriate)
Annual/ Intermediate68 survey: signed
…………………………………
18 Alternatively, the particulars of the ship may be placed horizontally in boxes
19 In accordance with the IMO ship Identification number scheme (resolution A.1117 (30))
20 Insert the date of expiry as specified by the Administration in accordance with rule11 (1). The day and the
month of this date correspond to the anniversary date as defined in rule 2 (1) (g), unless amended in
accordance with rule 11 (8).
21 Delete as appropriate
(signature of duly authorised official)
Place …………………………………
Date (dd/mm/yyyy)…………………..
(seal or stamp of the authority, as appropriate)
Annual/ Intermediate69 survey: signed
…………………………………
(signature of duly authorised official)
Place …………………………………
Date (dd/mm/yyyy)…………………..
(seal or stamp of the authority, as appropriate)
ANNUAL/ INTERMEDIATE SURVEY IN ACCORDANCE WITH RULE 11(8)(c)
THIS IS TO CERTIFY that, at an annual/intermediate survey in accordance with the clause
(c) of sub rule (8) of rule 11, the vessel was found to comply with the relevant provisions of
these rules
signed …………………………………
(signature of duly authorised official)
Place …………………………………
Date (dd/mm/yyyy)…………………..
(seal or stamp of the authority, as appropriate)
ENDORSEMENT TO EXTEND THE CERTIFICATE IF VALID FOR LESS THAN FIVE
YEARS WHERE RULE 11(3) APPLIES
This vessel complies with the relevant provisions of the rules and this certificate shall, in
accordance with the rule 11(3) be accepted as valid until (dd/mm/yyyy)……………..
signed …………………………………
(signature of duly authorised official)
Place …………………………………
Date (dd/mm/yyyy)…………………..
(seal or stamp of the authority, as appropriate)
ENDORSEMENT WHERE THE RENEWAL SURVEY HAS BEEN COMPLETED AND
RULE 11(4) APPLIES
This vessel complies with the relevant provisions of the rules and this certificate shall, in
accordance with the rule 11(4) be accepted as valid until (dd/mm/yyyy)……………..
signed …………………………………
(signature of duly authorised official)
Place …………………………………
Date (dd/mm/yyyy)…………………..
(seal or stamp of the authority, as appropriate)
ENDORSEMENT TO EXTEND THE VALIDITY OF THE CERTIFICATE UNTIL REACHING
THE PORT OF SURVEY OR FOR A PERIOD OF GRACE WHERE RULES 11(5) or 11 (6)
APPLIES
This certificate shall, in accordance with sub rules (5) or (6) rule 1170, be accepted as valid
until (dd/mm/yyyy)……………..
signed …………………………………
22 Delete as appropriate
23 Delete as appropriate
(signature of duly authorised official)
Place …………………………………
Date (dd/mm/yyyy)…………………..
(seal or stamp of the authority, as appropriate)
ENDORSEMENT FOR ADVANCEMENT OF ANNIVERSARY DATE WHERE RULE 11 (8)
APPLIES
In accordance with sub rule (8) of rule 11 of these rules, the new anniversary date is
(dd/mm/yyyy)……………..
signed …………………………………
(signature of duly authorised official)
Place …………………………………
Date (dd/mm/yyyy)…………………..
(seal or stamp of the authority, as appropriate)
In accordance with sub rule (8) of rule 11 of these rules, the new anniversary date is
(dd/mm/yyyy)……………..
signed …………………………………
(signature of duly authorised official)
Place …………………………………
Date (dd/mm/yyyy)…………………..
(seal or stamp of the authority, as appropriate)
SUPPLEMENT TO INDIAN AIR POLLUTION PREVENTION CERTIFICATE (InAPP
CERTIFICATE)
RECORD OF CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT
Notes:
1 This Record shall be permanently attached to the InAPP Certificate. The InAPP
Certificate shall be available on board the vessel at all times.
2 The Record shall be in English. If an official language of the issuing country is also used,
this shall prevail in case of a dispute or discrepancy.
3 Entries in boxes shall be made by inserting either: a cross (x) for the answers “yes” and
“applicable”; or a dash ( –) for the answers “no” and “not applicable”, as appropriate.
4 Unless otherwise stated, regulations mentioned in this Record refer to these rules
3. Particulars of vessel
3.1 Name of the vessel…………………………..
3.2 Registration Number (IMO number)…………………………
3.3 Date on which keel was laid or vessel was at similar stage of construction
(dd/mm/yyyy)…………………………………..
3.4 Length (L) metres71………………………………………..
4. Control emission from vessels
4.1 Ozone depleting substances (Paragraph 1 of First Schedule to these rules)
4.1.1. The following fire -extinguishing systems, other systems and equipment
containing ozone -depleting substances, other than
hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), installed before 19 May 2005 may
continue in service:
System or equipment Location on board Substance
2.1.2 The following systems containing HCFCs installed before 1 January 2020 may
continue in service
System or equipment Location on board Substance
4.2 Nitrogen oxides (NOx) (Paragraph 2 of the First Schedule to these rules)
4.2.1 The following marine diesel engines installed on this vessel are in accordance
with the requirements of paragraph 2 of the First Schedule to these rules, as
indicated:
Applicable rules
(NTC=Nox Technical Code 2008)
(AM= Approved Method) Engine
# 1 Engine
# 2 Engine
#3 Engine
#4 Engine
#5
1 Manufacturer and model
2 Serial number
3 Use (applicable application cycle(s) -
NTC 3.2)
4 Rated power (kW) (NTC 1.3.11)
5 Rated speed (RPM) (NTC 1.3.12)
6 Identical engine installed ≥ 1/1/2000
exempted paragraph 2 (1)(a) (ii) of
24 Completed only in respect of ships constructed on or after 1 January 2016 that are specially designed, and
used solely for recreational purposes and to which, in accordance with paragraph 2 (5) (b) (i) or paragraph 2 (5)
(b) (iii) the Nox emission limit as given by paragraph 2 (5) (a) (i) will not apply
First Schedule to these Rules
7 Identical engine installation date
(dd/mm/yyyy) as per paragraph 2
(1)(a) (ii) of First Schedule to these
Rules
8a Major Conversion
(dd/mm/yyyy) 2 (2) (a) (i) & 2(2)
(b)
8b 2 (2) (a) (ii) & 2
(2) (c)
8c 2(2)(a)(iii) & 2(2)
(c)
9a
Tier I 2(3)
9b 2 (2).(b)
9c 2 (2)(c)(i)
9d 2(2)(c)(ii)
9e 2(7)(a)(ii)
10a
Tier II 2 (4)
10b 2(2)(b)
10c 2 (2) (b) (Tier III
not possible)
10d 2 (2) (c)(ii)
10e 2 (5) (b)
(Exemptions)
10f 2 (7) (a) (ii)
11a
Nox Tier III
Emission Control
Areas 2 (5)(a) (i)
11b 2 (2) (b)
11c 2 (2) (c) (ii)
11d 2 (7)(a) (ii)
AM72 Installed
13 Not commercially
available at this
survey
14 Not applicable
4.3 Sulphur oxides (SOx) and particulate matter (Paragraph 3 of the First Schedule to
these rules)
4.3.1 When the vessel operates outside of an emission control area specified in sub
paragraph (3) of paragraph 3 of the First Schedule to these rules, the vessel
uses:
(iii) fuel oil with a sulphur content as documented by bunker delivery notes that
does not exceed the limit value of 0.50% m/m, and/0r
……………………………………………….
(iv) an equivalent arrangement approved in accordance with sub rule (1) of
rule 5 as listed in paragraph 2.6 of this certificate, that is at least as
effective in terms of SO x emission reductions as compared to using a fuel
oil with a sulphur content limit value of 0.50%
m/m…………………………………….
4.3.2 When the vessel operates inside an emission control area specified in sub
paragraph (3) of paragraph 3 of the First Schedule to these rules, the vessels
uses
. 1 fuel oil with a sulphur content as documented by bunker delivery notes that
does not exceed the limit value of 0.10% m/m, and/or ……………………………..
.2 an equivalent arrangement approved in accordance with sub rule (1) of rule 6
as listed in paragraph 2.6 of this certificate, that is at least as effective in terms of
SO x emission reductions as compared to using a fuel oil with a sulphur content
limit value of 0.10% m/m
4.3.3 For a vessel without an equivalent arrangement approved in accordance with sub
rule (1) of rule 5 as listed in paragraph 2.6 of this certificate, the sulphur content
25 Refer to the 2014 Guidelines on the approved method process (resolution MEPC. 243 (66)
of fuel oil carried for use on board the vessel shall not exceed 0.50% m/m as
documented by bunker delivery notes……………………………….
4.3.4 The vessel is fitted with designated sampling point(s) in accordance with sub
paragraphs (10) or (11) of paragraph 3 of the First Schedule to these rules
4.3.5 In accordance with sub paragraph (12) of paragraph 3 of the First Schedule to
these rules, the requirement for fitting or designating sampling point(s) in
accordance with sub paragraphs (10) or (11) of paragraph 3 is not applicable for
a fuel oil service system for a low -flashpoint fuel for combustion purposes for
propulsion or operation on board the vessel
4.4 Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) (paragraph 4 of the First Schedule to these
Rules)
4.4.1 The tanker has a vapour collection system installed and approved in accordance
with MSC/Circ.585…………………………………………………..
2.6.2.1 For a tanker carrying crude oil, there is an approved VOC management
plan……………………..
2.6.2.2 VOC management plan approval reference……………………………….
2.7 Shipboard incineration (Paragraph 5 of the First Schedule to these Rules)
The vessel has an incinerator
.1 installed on or after 1 January 2000 that complies with:
.1 resolution MEPC.76(40), as amended73………………………….
.2 resolution MEPC 244 (66) ……………………………….
.2 installed before 1 January 2000 that complies with:
.1 resolution MEPC 59(33) as amended74…………………………….
.2 resolution MEPC 76(40) as amended75……………………………………..
2.8 Equivalents (Rule 5)
The vessel has been allowed to use the following fitting, material, appliance or
apparatus to be fitted in a vessel or other procedures, alternative fuel oils, or
compliance methods used as an alternative to that required by these rules
System or equipment Equivalent used Approval reference
THIS IS TO CERTIFY that this Record is correct in all respects.
Issued at ………………………………………………………………..
(place of issue of the records)
Date (dd/mm/yyyy) ……………………. …………………………………………
(date of issue) (signature of duly authorised
official issuing the record)
(seal or stamp of the authority, as appropriate)
26 As amended by resolution MEPC 93 (45)
27 As amended by resolution MEPC 92 (45)
28 As amended by resolution MEPC 93 (45)
APPENDIX
APPENDIX I – TEST CYCLES AND WEIGHTING FACTORS (PARAGRAPH 2 OF FIRST
SCHEDULE)
The following test cycles and weighting factors shall be applied for verification of compliance
of marine diesel engines with the applicable NO x limit in accordance with paragraph 2 of
First Schedule using the test procedure and calculation method as specified in the
revised NO X Technical Code 2008 .
.1 For constant -speed marine engines for vessel main propulsion, including diesel -
electric drive, test cycle E2 shall be applied;
.2 For controllable -pitch propeller sets test cycle E2 shall be applied;
.3 For propeller -law-operated main and propeller -law-operated auxiliary engines the
test cycle E3 shall be applied;
.4 For constant -speed auxiliary engines test cycle D2 shall be applied; and
.5 For variable -speed, variable -load auxiliary engines, not included above, test cycle
C1 shall be applied.
Test cycle for constant speed main propulsion application
(including diesel -electric drive and all controllable -pitch propeller installations)
Test cycle type
E2 Speed 100
% 100
% 100
% 100
%
Power 100
% 75% 50% 25%
Weighting
factor 0.2 0.5 0.15 0.15
Test cycle for propeller -law-operated main and propeller -law-operated auxiliary
engine application
Test cycle type
E3 Speed 100
% 91
% 80
% 63
%
Power 100
% 75
% 50
% 25
%
Weighting
factor 0.2 0.5 0.1
5 0.1
Test cycle for constant -speed auxiliary engine application
Test cycle type
D2 Speed 100
% 100
% 100
% 100
% 100
%
Power 100
% 75% 50% 25% 10%
Weighting
factor 0.05 0.25 0.3 0.3 0.1
Test cycle for variable -speed and -load auxiliary engine application
Test cycle type
C1 Speed Rated Intermediate Idl
e
Torque 100
% 75
% 50
% 10
% 100
% 75
% 50
% 0
%
Weighting
factor 0.15 0.1
5 0.1
5 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1
In the case of an engine to be certified in accordance with sub clause (i ) of clause (a) of sub
paragraph (5) of paragraph 2 of First Schedule to these rules, the specific emission at each
individual mode point shall not exceed the applicable NO x emission limit value by more than
50% except as follows:
.1 The 10% mode point in the D2 test cycle.
.2 The 10% mode point in the C1 test cycle.
.3 The idle mode point in the C1 test cycle.
APPENDIX II – CRITERIA AND PROCEDURES FOR THE DESIGNATION OF EMISSION
CONTROL AREAS (PARAGRAPHS 2 (6) AND 3(3) OF FIRST SCHEDULE )
(1) Objectives
(a) The purpose of this appendix is to provide the criteria and procedures for formulating and
submitting proposals for the designation of emission control areas and to set forth the factors
to be considered in the assessment of such proposals by the Organization.
(b) Emissions of NO x, SO x and particulate matter from ocean -going vessels contribute to
ambient concentrations of air pollution in cities and coastal areas around the world. Adverse
public health and environmental effects associated with air pollution include premature
mortality, cardiopulmonary disease, lung cancer, chronic respiratory ailments, acidification
and eutrophication.
(c) An emission control area should be considered for adoption by the Organization if
supported by a demonstrated need to prevent, reduce and control emissions of NO x or
SO x and particulate matter or all three types of emissions (hereinafter emissions) from
vessels.
(2) Process for the designation of emission control areas
(a) A proposal to the Organization for the designation of an emission control area for NO x or
SO x and particulate matter or all three types of emissions may be submitted only by Central
Government. Where any other state(s) is have an interest in a particular area, a coordinated
proposal should be formulated by the Central Government.
(b) A proposal to designate a given area as an emission control area should be submitted to
the Organization in accordance with the rules and procedures established by the
Organization.
3 Criteria for designation of an emission control area
(a) The proposal shall include:
(i) a clear delineation of the proposed area of application, along with a reference
chart on which the area is marked;
(ii) the type or types of emission(s) that is or are being proposed for control (i.e.
NO x or SO x and particulate matter or all three types of emissions);
(iii) a description of the human populations and environmental areas at
risk from the impacts of vessel emissions;
(iv) an assessment that emissions from vessels operating in the proposed
area of application are contributing to ambient concentrations of air
pollution or to adverse environmental impacts. Such assessment shall
include a description of the impacts of the relevant emissions on
human health and the environment, such as adverse impacts on
terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, areas of natural productivity,
critical habitats, water quality, human health, and areas of cultural and
scientific significance, if applicable. The sources of relevant data
including methodologies used shall be identified;
(v) relevant information, pertaining to the meteorological conditions in the
proposed area of application, to the human populations and
environmental areas at risk, in particular prevailing wind patterns, or to
topographical, geological, oceanographic, morphological or other
conditions that contribute to ambient concentrations of air pollution or
adverse environmental impacts;
(vi) the nature of the vessel traffic in the proposed emission control area,
including the patterns and density of such traffic;
(vii) a description of the control measures taken by the proposing Party or
Parties addressing land -based sources of NO x, SO x and particulate
matter emissions affecting the human populations and environmental
areas at risk that are in place and operating concurrently with the
consideration of measures to be adopted in relation to provisions of
paragraphs 2 and 3 of First Schedule to these rules; and
(viii) the relative costs of reducing emissions from vessels when compared
with land -based controls, and the economic impacts on shipping
engaged in international trade.
(b) The geographical limits of an emission control area will be based on the relevant
criteria outlined above, including emissions and deposition from vessels navigating in the
proposed area, traffic patterns and density, and wind conditions.
(4) Procedures for the assessment and adoption of emission control areas by the
Organization
(a) The Organization shall consider each proposal submitted to it by a Party or
Parties.
(b) In assessing the proposal, the Organization shall take into account the criteria
that are to be included in each proposal for adoption as set forth in section 3 above.
(c) An emission control area shall be designated by means of an amendment to
Annex VI of the Convention, considered, adopted and brought into force in accordance with
article 16 of the Convention.
(5) Operation of emission control areas
(a) Parties that have vessels navigating in the area are encouraged to bring to the
Organization any concerns regarding the operation of the area.
APPENDIX III – TYPE APPROVAL AND OPERATING LIMITS FOR SHIPBOARD
INCINERATORS (PARAGRAPH 5 OF FIRST SCHEDULE )
(1) Shipboard incinerators described in clause (a) of sub paragraph (6) of paragraph 5 of the
First Schedule to these Rules shall possess an IMO Type Approval Certificate for each
incinerator. In order to obtain such certificate, the incinerator shall be designed and built to
an approved standard as described in clause (a) of sub paragraph (6) of paragraph 5 of the
First Schedule to these Rules. Each model shall be subject to a specified type approval test
operation at the factory or an approved test facility, and under the responsibility of the
Administration, using the following standard fuel/waste specification for the type approval
test for determining whether the incinerator operates within the limits specified in paragraph
2 of this appendix:
Sludge Oil Consisting
of: 75% sludge oil from heavy fuel oil (HFO);
5% waste lubricating oil; and
20% emulsified water.
Solid waste consisting
of: 50% food waste;
50% rubbish containing;
approx. 30% paper,
“ 40% cardboard,
“ 10% rags,
“ 20% plastic
The mixture will have up to 50% moisture and 7% incombustible
solids.
(2) Incinerators described in clause (a) of sub paragraph (6) of paragraph 5 of the First
Schedule to these rules shall operate within the following limits:
O2 in combustion chamber: 6–12%
CO in flue gas maximum
average: 200 mg/MJ
Soot number maximum
average: Bacharach 3 or Ringelmann 1 (20% opacity) (a higher soot
number is acceptable only during very short periods such
as starting up)
Unburned components in
ash residues: Maximum 10% by weight
Combustion chamber flue
gas outlet temperature
range: 850–1200°C
APPENDIX IV – INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE BUNKER DELIVERY NOTE
(PARAGRAPH 6 (5) OF SCHEDULE I)
1. Name and IMO Number of receiving vessel
2. Port
3. Date of commencement of delivery
4. Name, address, and telephone number of marine fuel oil supplier
5. Product name(s)
6. Quantity in metric tons
7. Density at 15°C (kg/m3)76
8. Sulphur content (%m/m)77
9. The flashpoint (°C) specified in accordance with standards acceptable to the
Organization, or a statement that the flashpoint has been measured at or above 70°C
10. A declaration signed and certified by the fuel oil supplier's representative that the fuel
oil supplied is in conformity with of sub paragraph (3) of paragraph 6 of the First Schedule
to these rules and that the sulphur content of the fuel oil supplied does not exceed:
□ the limit value given by sub paragraph (1) of paragraph 3 of First Schedule to these
rules;
□ the limit value given by sub paragraph (4) of paragraph 3 of First Schedule to these
rules; or
□ the purchaser's specified limit value of _____ (% m/m), as completed by the fuel oil
supplier's representative and on the basis of the purchaser's notification that the fuel oil:
(1) is intended to be used in combination with an equivalent means of compliance
in accordance with rule 5; or
(2) is subject to a relevant exemption for a ship to conduct trials for sulphur oxides
emission reduction and control technology research in accordance with rule 4
(2) of these rules
The declaration shall be completed by the fuel oil supplier's representative by marking the
29 Fuel oil shall be tested in accordance with ISO 3676:1998 or ISO 12185:1996
30 Fuel oil shall be tested in accordance with ISO 8754:2003.
applicable box(es) with a cross (x).
APPENDIX V – VERIFICATION PROCEDURES FOR A MARPOL ANNEX VI FUEL OIL
SAMPLE (PARAGRAPHS 6 (8) (b) OR PARAGRAPH 3(8))
The following relevant verification procedure shall be used to determine whether the fuel oil
delivered to, in use or carried for use on board a vessel has met the applicable sulphur limit
of paragraph 3 to the first Schedule to these rules.
This appendix refers to the following representative MARPOL Annex VI fuel oil samples:
● Part 1 – sample of fuel oil delivered78 in accordance with clause (a) of sub paragraph
(8) of paragraph 6 of First Schedule to these rules, hereafter referred to as the
"MARPOL delivered sample" as defined in clause (mm) sub Rule (1) of rule 3
● Part 2 – sample of fuel oil in use,79 intended to be used or carried for use on board in
accordance with sub paragraph (8) of paragraph 3 of the First Schedule to these
rules, hereafter referred to as the "in -use sample" as defined in clause (ee) of sub
rule (1) of rule 3 and "onboard sample”80 as defined in clause (rr) of sub rule (1) rule
Part 1 – MARPOL delivered sample
(1) General Requirements
(a) The representative sample of the fuel oil, which is required by clause (a) of sub
paragraph (8) of paragraph 6 of the First Schedule to these rules (the MARPOL delivered
sample), shall be used to verify the sulphur content of the fuel oil delivered to a vessel.
(b) A Party, through its competent authority, shall manage the verification procedure.
(c) A laboratory undertaking the sulphur testing procedure given in this appendix shall have
valid accreditation81 in respect of the test method to be used.
(2) Verification Procedure Part 1
(a)The MARPOL delivered sample shall be conveyed by the competent authority to the
laboratory.
(b) The laboratory shall:
(i) record the details of the seal number and the sample label on the test record;
(ii) record the condition of the seal of the sample as received on the test record; and
(iii) reject any sample where the seal has been broken prior to receipt and record that
rejection on the test record.
(c) If the seal of the sample as received has not been broken, the laboratory shall
proceed with the verification procedure and shall:
(i) unseal the sample;
(ii) ensure that the sample is thoroughly homogenized;
(iii) draw two subsamples from the sample; and
(iv) reseal the sample and record the new reseal details on the test record.
(d) The two subsamples shall be tested in succession, in accordance with the specified test
method referred to in clause (iii) sub rule (1) rule 3. For the purposes of this Part 1
verification procedure, the results of the test analysis shall be referred to as '1A' and '1B':
(i) results 1A and 1B shall be recorded on the test record in accordance with the
requirements of the test method; and
31 Samples taken in accordance with the 2009 Guidelines for the sampling of fuel oil for determination of
compliance with the revised MARPOL Annex VI (resolution MEPC.182(59))
32 Samples taken in accordance with the 2019 Guidelines for board sampling for the verification of the sulphur
content of the fuel oil used on board ships (MEPC..1/Circ.864/Rev.1)
33 Refer to the 2020 Guidelines for on board sapling of fuel oil intended to be used or carried on board a ship
(MEC.1/Circ.889)
34 The laboratory is to be accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 or an equivalent for the performance of the given
sulphur content test ISO 8754:2003
(ii) if the results of 1A and 1B are within the repeatability (r)82 of the test method, the
results shall be considered valid; or
(iii) if the results 1A and 1B are not within the repeatability (r) of the test method, both
results shall be rejected and two new subsamples shall be taken by the laboratory
and tested. The sample bottle shall be resealed in accordance with paragraph
2(c)(iv) after the new subsamples have been taken.
(iv) in the case of two failures to achieve repeatability between 1A and 1B, the cause
of that failure shall be investigated by the laboratory and resolved before further
testing of the sample is undertaken. On resolution of that repeatability issue, two new
subsamples shall be taken in accordance with paragraph 2(c) The sample shall be
resealed in accordance with paragraph 2(c)(iv) after the new subsamples have been
taken.
(e) If the test results of 1A and 1B are valid, an average of these two results shall be
calculated. The average value shall be referred to as 'X' and shall be recorded on the test
record:
(i) if the result X is equal to or less than the applicable limit required by paragraph 3
of First Schedule to these rules, the fuel oil shall be considered to have met the
requirement; or
(ii) if the result X is greater than the applicable limit required by paragraph 3 of First
Schedule to these rules, the fuel oil shall be considered to have not met the
requirement.
Table 1: Summary of Part 1 MARPOL delivered sample procedure
On the basis of the test method referred to in clause (iii) of sub rule (1) of rule 3 of these
rules
Applicable limit % m/m: V Result 2.5.1: X ≤ V Result 2.5.2: X > V
0.10 Met the requirement Not met the requirement
0.50
Result X reported to 2 decimal places
(f) The final results obtained from this verification procedure shall be evaluated by the
competent authority.
(g) The laboratory shall provide a copy of the test record to the competent authority
managing the verification procedure.
Part 2 – In-use and onboard samples
(3) General Requirements
(a) The in -use or onboard sample, as appropriate, shall be used to verify the sulphur content
of the fuel oil as represented by that sample of fuel oil at the point of sampling.
(b) A Party, through its competent authority, shall manage the verification procedure.
(c) A laboratory undertaking the sulphur testing procedure given in this appendix shall have
valid accreditation83 in respect of the test method to be used.
(4) Verification Procedure Part 2
(a) The in -use or onboard sample shall be conveyed by the competent authority to the
laboratory.
(b) The laboratory shall:
(i) record the details of the seal number and the sample label on the test record;
(ii) record the condition of the seal of the sample as received on the test record; and
35 Repeatability (r) calculation in accordance with ISO 4259:2017 -2 and as defined in the test method used
36 The laboratory is to be accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 or an equivalent for the performance of the given
sulphur content test ISO 8754:2003
(iii) reject any sample where the seal has been broken prior to receipt and record that
rejection on the test record.
(c) If the seal of the sample as received has not been broken, the laboratory shall proceed
with the verification procedure and shall:
(i) unseal the sample;
(ii) ensure that the sample is thoroughly homogenized;
(iii) draw two subsamples from the sample; and
(iv) reseal the sample and record the new reseal details on the test record.
(d) The two subsamples shall be tested in succession, in accordance with the specified test
method referred to in Rule 3(1) (iii). For the purposes of this Part 2 verification procedure,
the results obtained shall be referred to as '2A' and '2B':
(i) results 2A and 2B shall be recorded on the test record in accordance with the
requirements of the test method; and
(ii) if the results of 2A and 2B are within the repeatability (r)84 of the test method, the
results shall be considered valid; or
(iii) if the results of 2A and 2B are not within the repeatability (r) of the test method,
both results shall be rejected and two new subsamples shall be taken by the
laboratory and tested. The sample bottle shall be resealed in accordance with
paragraph 4(c)(iv) after the new subsamples have been taken; and
(iv) in the case of two failures to achieve repeatability between 2A and 2B, the cause
of that failure shall be investigated by the laboratory and resolved before further
testing of the sample is undertaken. On resolution of that repeatability issue, two new
subsamples shall be taken in accordance with paragraph 4(c). The sample shall be
resealed in accordance with paragraph 4(3)(c) after the new subsamples have been
taken.
(e) If the test results of 2A and 2B are valid, an average of these two results shall be
calculated. That average value shall be referred to as 'Z' and shall be recorded on the test
record:
.1 if Z is equal to or less than the applicable limit required by paragraph 3 of the First
Schedule to these rules, the sulphur content of the fuel oil as represented by the
tested sample shall be considered to have met the requirement;
.2 if Z is greater than the applicable limit required by paragraph 3 of the First
Schedule to these rules but less than or equal to that applicable limit + 0.59R (where
R is the reproducibility of the test method)85, the sulphur content of the fuel oil as
represented by the tested sample shall be considered to have met the requirement;
or
.3 if Z is greater than the applicable limit required by paragraph 3 of the First
Schedule to these Rules + 0.59R, the sulphur content of the fuel oil as represented
by the tested sample shall be considered to have not met the requirement.
Table 2: Summary of in -use or onboard sample procedure86
On the basis of the test method referred to in Rule 3 (1) (iii)
Applicable limit
%m/m: V Test margin
value: W Result 4.5.1: Z ≤
V Result 4.5.2: V < Z
≤ W Result 4.5.3: Z > W
0.10 0.11 Met the
requirement Met the
requirement Not met the
requirement 0.50 0.53
Result Z reported to 2 decimal places
37 Repeatability (r) calculation in accordance with ISO 4259:2017 -2 and as defined in the test method used
38 Reproducibility ® calculation in accordance with ISO 4259:2017 -1 and as defined in the test method used
39 Results of testing undertaken by the company or other entities are outside the MARPOL process and hence
should be considered with the approach given by ISO 4259:2017 -2 regarding receipt drawn samples.
(f) The final results obtained from this verification procedure shall be evaluated by the
competent authority.
(g) The laboratory shall provide a copy of the test record to the competent authority
managing the verification procedure.
APPENDIX VI – INFORMATION TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE IMO SHIP FUEL OIL
CONSUMPTION DATABASE (Regulation 27)
Identity of the ship
IMO Number ……………………………………………………….
Period of calendar year for which the data is submitted
Start date (dd/mm/yyyy) ……………………………………………………….
End date (dd/mm/yyyy) ……………………………………………………….
Technical characteristics of the ship
Year of Delivery ………………………………………….
Ship type, as defined in regulation 2.2 of this Annex or other (to be stated) …………………
Gross tonnage (GT)87 ……………………………………………………….
Net tonnage (NT) 88……………………………………………………….
Deadweight tonnage (DWT) 89……………………………………………………….
Power output (rated power) 90of main and auxiliary reciprocating internal combustion engines
over 130kW (to be stated in kW) ……………………………………………………….
Attained EEDI (if applicable) ……………………………………………………….
Attained EEXI (if applicable) …………………………………………
Ice class91 ……………………………………………………….
Fuel oil consumption data
Total fuel oil consumption by fuel oil type92 in metric tonnes and methods used for collecting
fuel oil consumption data………………………………………
Total fuel oil consumption by fuel oil type per consumer type in metric tonnes and methods
used for collecting fuel oil consumption data
Main Engine(s) …………………………………….
Auxiliary Engine(s)/Generator(s) …………………………..
Oil fired Boiler(s)…………………………….
Others (specify) ………………………………
Fuel oil consumption while the ship is not under way by fuel oil type per consumer type in
metric tonnes and methods used for collecting fuel oil consumption data
Main Engine(s) …………………………………….
Auxiliary Engine(s)/Generator(s) …………………………..
Oil fired Boiler(s)…………………………….
40 Gross tonnage should be calculated in accordance with the International Convention on Tonnage
Measurement of Ships, 1969
41 Net tonnage should be calculated in accordance with the International Convention on Tonnage
Measurement of Ships, 1969. If not applicable, note “N/A”
42 DWT means the difference in tonnage between the displacement of a ship in water of relative density of
1,025 kg/m3 at the summer load draught and the lightweight of the ship. The summer load draught should be
taken as the maximum summer draught as certified in the stability booklet approved by the Administration or
an organization recognized by it. If not applicable, note “N/A”
43 Rated power means the maximum continuous rated power as specified on the nameplate of the engine
44 Ice class should be consistent with the definition set out in the International Code for Ships Operating in the
Polar Water (Polar Code) (resolution MEPC 264(68) and MSC 385 (94). If not applicable, note “N/A”
45 Refer to the 2018 Guidelines on the method of calculation of the attained Energy Design Index (EEDI) for
new ships (resolution MEPC 308 (73), as amended by resolution MEPC 322(74) and MEPC 332 (76))
Others (specify) ………………………………
Total distance travelled (nm) ………………………….
Laden distance travelled (nm) (on a voluntary basis) …………………………………….
Hours under way ………………………….
Total amount of offshore power supplied (kWh) …………………………………
For ships to which regulation 28 of MARPOL Annex VI applies
Total transport work ………………………………………………
Applicable CII: AER cgDIST
Required annual operational CII …………………………….
Attained annual operation CII before any correction ……………………………….
Attained annual operational CII …………………………………………….
Installation of Innovative technology, if applicable :
A B-1 B-2 C-1 C-2
Operational carbon intensity rating:
A B C D E
CII for trial purpose (on voluntary basis):
EEPI (gCO 2/t/nm):………………………………..
cbDIST (gCO 2/berth/nm): ………………………..
cIDIST (gCO 2/m/nm): ………………………..
EEOI (gCO 2/t/nm or others): ……………………
APPENDIX VII - FORM OF STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE – FUEL OIL CONSUMPTION
REPORTING AND OPERATIONAL CARBON INTENSITY RATING (REGULATION 8.3)
FORM OF STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE – FUEL OIL CONSUMPTION REPORTING
AND OPERATIONAL CARBON INTENSITY RATING
Issued under the provisions of the Protocol of 1997, as amended, to amend the International
Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, as modified by the Protocol of
1978 relating thereto (hereinafter referred to as “the Convention”) under the authority of the
Government of:
…………………………………………………………………………………………
(full designation of the country)
by………………………………………………………………………………………
(full designation of the competent person or organization authorised under the provisions of
the Convention)
Particulars of ship93
Name of ship ………………………………………………………………………………………
Distinctive number or letters …………………………………………………………………………
IMO Number94………………………………………………………………………………………
Port of registry ………………………………………………………………………………………
Gross tonnage ………………………………………………………………………………………
Deadweight ………………………………………………………………………………………
Type of ship ………………………………………………………………………………………
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT:
6. the ship has submitted to this Administration the data required by regulation 27 of
Annex VI to the Convention, covering ship operations from (dd/mm/yyyy) to
(dd/mm/yyyy);
46 Alternatively, the particulars of the ship may be placed horizontally in boxes
47 In accordance with the IMO ship Identification number scheme (resolution A.1117 (30))
7. the data was collected and reported in accordance with the methodology and
processes set out in the ship's SEEMP that was in effect over the period from
(dd/mm/yyyy) to (dd/mm/yyyy);
8. the attained annual operational CII of the ship from (dd/mm/yyyy) through
(dd/mm/yyyy) was: …… pursuant to regulations 28.1 and 28.2 of Annex VI of the
Convention, for ships to which regulation 28 applies;
9. the annual operational carbon intensity of the ship in this period is rated as
□A □B □C □D □E
In accordance with regulation 28 of Annex VI to the Convention, for a ship to which
regulation 28 applies; and
10. a corrective action plan has been developed and included in the SEEMP (for a ship
to which regulation 28 applies, rated as D for three consecutive years or rated as E)95
This Statement of Compliance is valid until (dd/mm/yyyy)…………………
Issued at:………………………………………………………………
(place of issue of the Statement)
Date (dd/mm/yyyy) ……………………….. ………………………………………………
(date of issue) (signature of duly authorised official
Issuing the Statement)
(seal or stamp of the authority, as appropriate)
APPENDIX VIII – FUEL OIL NON -AVAILABILITY REPORT (FONAR) (PARAGRAPH
6(2)(d) OF FIRST SCHEDULE)
Note:
4. This report is to be sent to the flag Administration and to the competent authorities in
the relevant port(s) of destination in accordance with regulation 18.2.4 of MARPOL
Annex VI. The report shall be sent as soon as it is determined that the ship/operator
will be unable to procure compliant fuel oil and preferably before the ship leaves the
port/terminal where compliant fuel cannot be obtained. A copy of the FONAR should
be kept on board for inspection for at least 36 months
5. This report should be used to provide evidence if a ship is unable to obtain fuel oil
compliant with the provisions stipulated in regulations 14.1 or 14.4 of MARPOL
Annex VI.
6. Before filing a FONAR, the following should be observed by the ship/operator
(a) A fuel oil non -availability report is not an exemption. According to regulation
18.2 of MARPOL Annex VI, it is the responsibility of the Party of the
destination port, through its competent authority, to scrutinize the information
provided and take action, as appropriate.
(b) In the case of insufficiently supported and/or repeated claims of non -
availability, the Party may require additional documentation and
substantiation of fuel oil non -availability claims. The ship/operator may also
be subject to more extensive inspections or examinations while in port.
(c) Ships/operators are expected to take into account logistical conditions and/or
terminal/port policies when planning bunkering, including but not limited to
having to change berth or anchor within a port or terminal in order to obtain
compliant fuel.
48 In the event of any transfer of a ship addressed in regulations 27.4, 27.5, 27.6, these sections should be
completed consistent with regulation 28.3 of MARPOL Annex VI.
(d) Ships/operators are expected to prepare as far as reasonably practicable to
be able to operate on compliant fuel oils. This could include, but is not limited
to, fuel oils with different viscosity and different sulphur content not
exceeding regulatory requirements (requiring different lube oils) as well as
requiring heating and/or other treatment on board.
3 Particulars of ship
3.1 Name of the ship: ……………………………………………
3.2 IMO Number: …………………………………………
3.3 Flag: ……………………………………………………
3.4 (if other relevant registration number is available, enter here): ……………………..
4 Description of ship’s voyage plan
4.1 Provide a description of the ship’s voyage plan in lace at the time of entry into
“country X” waters (and ECA, if applicable) (attach copy of plan if available):
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
4.2 Details of voyage:
4.2.1 Last port of departure: ……………………………………..…….
4.2.2 First port of arrival in (Country X) …………………………………
4.2.3 Date of departure from last port (dd -mm-yyyy) …………………………………..
4.2.4 Date of arrival at first country X: ………………………………….
4.2.5 Date ship first received notice that it would be transiting in country X waters (and
ECA, if appliable) (dd -mm-yyyy) ………………………………………..
4.2.6 Ship’s location at the time of notice ……………………………………
4.2.7 Date ship operator expects to enter country X waters (and ECA, if applicable)
(dd-mm-yyyy) ………………………………..
4.2.8 Time ship operator expects to enter country X waters (and ECA, if applicable)
(hh:mm UTC) : ………………………………………..
4.2.9 Date ship operator expects to exit "country X" waters (and ECA, if applicable)
(dd-mm-yyyy): ………………………………..
4.2.10 Time ship operator expects to exit "country X" waters (and ECA, if applicable)
(hh:mm UTC): ………………………………….
4.2.11 Projected days ship's main propulsion engines will be in operation within "country
X" waters (and ECA, if applicable): ………………………………….
4.2.12 Sulphur content of fuel oil in use when entering and operating in "country X"
waters (and ECA, if applicable): …………………………………….
3 Evidence of attempts to purchase compliant fuel oil
3.1 Provide a description of actions taken to attempt to achieve compliance prior to entering
"country X" waters (and ECA, if applicable), including a description of all attempts that were
made to locate alternative sources of compliant fuel oil, and a description of the reason why
compliant fuel oil was not available: ……………………………………………….
3.2 Name and email address of suppliers contacted, address and phone number and date of
contact (dd -mm-yyyy):………………………………….……………………………………………...
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Please attach copies of communication with suppliers (eg. Emails to and from suppliers)
4. In case of fuel oil supply disruption only
a. Name of port at which ship was scheduled to receive compliant fuel oil:
……………………………….……………………………………………...…………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………
b. Name, email address, and phone number of the fuel oil supplier that was scheduled
to deliver (and now reporting the non -availability):
5. Operation constraints, if applicable
a. If non -compliant fuel has been bunkered due to concerns that the quality of the
compliant fuel available would cause operational or safety problems on board the
ships, the concerns should be thoroughly documented.
b. Describe any operational constraints that prevented use of compliant fuel oil
available at port: ……………………………………………………
c. Specify steps taken, or to be taken, to resolve these operational constraints that will
enable compliant fuel use: ………………………………………
6. Plans to obtain compliant fuel oil
a. Describe availability of compliant fuel oil at the first port -of-call in "country X", and
plans to obtain it:…………………………………………………………
b. If compliant fuel oil is not available at the first port -of-call in "country X", list the lowest
sulphur content of available fuel oil(s) or the lowest sulphur content of available fuel
oil at the next port -of-call:……………………………………………………………….
7. Previous Fuel Oil Non -Availability Reports
a. If shipowner/operator has submitted a Fuel Oil Non -Availability Report to "country X"
in the previous 12 months, list the number of Fuel Oil Non -Availability Reports
previously submitted and provide details on the dates and ports visited while using
non-compliant fuel oil, as set out below:
Report: ………………………………………………………………………
Date (dd -mm-yyyy): ………………………………………………………………………
Port: ………………………………………………………………………
Type of fuel : ………………………………………………………………………
Comments : ………………………………………………………………………
8. Master/ Company Information
Master Name : ………………………………………………………………………
Local agent in Country X : ………………………………………………………………………
Ship operator name: ………………………………………………………………………
Shipowner name ………………………………………………………………………
Name and position of official: …………………………………………………………………
Email address: ………………………………………………………………………
Address (street, city, country, postal/zip code) ……………………………………………
Telephone number : .. ………………………………………………………………………
Signature of master: ………………………………………………………………………
Print name: ………………………………………………………………………
Date (dd/mm/yyyy) : ………………………………………………………………………
[F. No. SY-19014/198/2025 -MG-Part(1)]
MUKESH MANGAL, Addl . Secy .
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