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IMO MEPC 65

Agenda preview

Introduction

The 65th session of the IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 65) will be held from the 13

th to

17th May 2013, at the IMO headquarters in London. This briefing summarises subjects under discussion which

are relevant to the work of Lloyd's Register Group Limited. Documents made available up to1 May 2013 have been taken into consideration. Due attention should be made to the “Advice” and “Application” sections given under each subject. The issues relevant to the work of Lloyd’s Register are introduced hereunder.

Harmful aquatic organisms in ballast water (Agenda item 2 and 11 (outcome of BLG 17))

Overview

The following are the major issues that will be addressed under this agenda item:

Approval of ballast water management systems (MEPC 65/2, MEPC 65/2/1, MEPC 65/2/2, MEPC 65/2/3, MEPC 65/2/4, MEPC 65/2/5, MEPC 65/2/6, MEPC 65/2/7, MEPC 65/INF.2, MEPC 65/INF.5, MEPC 65/INF.11, MEPC 65/INF.12, MEPC 65/IN.13, MEPC 65/INF.26)

Outcome of the GESAMP working group (Ballast Water Working Group of the Joint Group of Experts on the Scientific Aspects of Marine Environment Protection) – including their appraisals on the applied ballast water treatment systems (MEPC 65/2/8. MEPC 65/2/9, MEPC 65/2/19, MEPC 65/INF.14)

Publication “Ballast Water Management – How to do it” (MEPC 65/2/10)

Entry into force relating issues (MEPC 65/2/11, MEPC 65/2/13, MEPC 65/2/15)

Interpretations (MEPC 65/2/12, MEPC 65/2/14, MEPC 65/2/15)

Alternative solution – Ballast Water Treatment Boat (MEPC 65/2/20)

Legal element of the BWM convention (MEPC 65/2/11, MEPC 65/2/18) In addition, the following ballast water relating issues are submitted under agenda item 11 (the outcome of the BLG 17)

Draft BWM Circular on Guidance on ballast water sampling and analysis for trial use in accordance with

the BWM Convention and Guidelines (G2)

Draft MEPC resolution on information reporting on type approved ballast water management systems

Draft BWM circular on amendments to the Guidance for Administrations on the type approval process for ballast water management systems in accordance with Guidelines (G8) (BWM.2/Circ.28)

Draft BWM circular on options for ballast water management for Offshore Support Vessels in accordance with the BWM Convention

Further, the following “biofouling” issue should be noted as the matter is closely relevant to the ballast water management.

Draft MEPC circular on Guidance for evaluating the 2011 Guidelines for the control and management

of ships' biofouling to minimize the transfer of invasive aquatic species


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Background

The International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments, 2004 was adopted by the International Conference on Ballast Water Management for Ships held at IMO's Headquarters in London from the 9 to 13 February 2004. The Convention, known as the "BWM Convention" in short, consists of 22 articles covering the obligations agreed by the Parties and an annex containing the technical regulations related to the control and management of ships' ballast water and sediments. The BWM Convention will enter into force 12 months after ratification by 30 States, representing 35% of world merchant shipping tonnage. To date, the BWM Convention has been ratified by 36 States, consists of 29.06 % of world merchant feet. While this situation meets the required number of Status (30), it does not meet the required 35 per cent world merchant fleet tonnage (30%). Lloyd’s Register has produced a guideline on BWM Convention and available technologies. This is available on the Lloyd’s Register website: http://www.lr.org/documents/202264-ballast-water-treatment-systems--guidance-for-ship-operators-on-procurement-installation-and-operation.aspx

Lloyd’s Register’s position

Implementation of the requirement once the convention enters into force will be a challenge for all concerned parties. It would be desirable to adopt a scheme that would flatten the peak workload to ensure timely implementation.

Lloyd’s Register will closely monitor the discussion on the use of drinking water as ballast.

With regard to sampling issues, Lloyd’s Register support the trial approach developed by the BLG Sub-Committee

Advice to clients

Most ships are expected to comply by installing and using an approved ballast water treatment system which is to be installed on a defined time scale based on the ships date of construction and ballast water capacity. Implementation scheme, i.e., establishing common understanding on the compliance date for ships constructed before the entry into force date will be the key factor for smooth implementation of the convention, once conditions for entry into force are met.

Applicability

All ships will be required to discharge ballast water in compliance with the D-2 discharge standard in accordance with a defined time scale based on the ship’s date of construction and ballast water capacity, and have onboard an approved ballast water management plan and ballast water record book. All ships over 400 gt will be required to be surveyed and issued with a ballast water management certificate valid for 5 years, subject to annual and intermediate surveys. For ships below 400 gt Administrations may specify a certification regime applicable for their fleet for ships less than 400gt. The convention states that the requirements will not apply to the following:

1. granted to a ship or ships on a voyage or voyages between specified ports or locations; or to a ship which operates exclusively between specified ports or locations;

2. effective for a period of no more than five years subject to intermediate review; 3. granted to ships that do not mix ballast water or sediments other than between the ports or

locations specified in 1 above; and


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4. granted based on the Guidelines on risk assessment developed by the Organization.

For documents submitted for this agenda please see Annex 1

Recycling of ships (Agenda item 3)

Overview

MEPC 65 will address:

Guidelines for the development of the inventory of Hazardous Material (MEPC 65/3, MEPC 65/3/2, MEPC 65/3/3, MEPC 65/INF.9)

Guidelines for PSC Inspection (MEPC 65/3/1)

Background

On 15 May 2009, at a Diplomatic Conference in Hong Kong, the International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships was adopted. The Convention will enter into force 24 months after it has been ratified by 15 states, representing 40% of the world fleet, and with an annual ship recycling capacity of 3% of that fleet. It is hoped that it will enter into force around 2015–2017. No States have ratified the Convention to date (1 May 2013). Lloyd’s Register has produced guidance on the Ship Recycling Convention and available services. These are available on Lloyd’s Register website: http://www.lr.org/sectors/marine/Services/Consultancy/GreenPassport/index.aspx


Lloyd’s Register is concerned about a submission paper on PSC which is attempting to tighten up the requirements. It is Lloyd’s Register’s understanding that the limitation on the PSC to only check the certificates is commensurate with other PSC guidelines, and only when the PSC has good reason can they doubt the certificates and extend the survey. Lloyd’s Register hopes that the member states can move to resolve the situation of threshold values at this session. Most of the discussion points are acceptable to Lloyd’s Register. The only one under debate is asbestos between 0.1% and 1%. It is worth noting that a submission document suggests that there is no significant difference. If so, 1% is more easily achievable. Readers are advised that while a polarised light microscope can be used for detection of 1% level of asbestos contamination, a scanning electron microscope (with obvious price differential) is required for the detection of 0.1% level. Lloyd’s Register hopes that 'exemptions' are progressed by the working group. This is a vital subject that will have a huge effect on the usefulness and cost of Inventories.

Advice to clients

Discussion on the threshold of hazardous material is one of the key discussions for unified implementation of the convention. Due attention is to be paid on this issue.

Applicability

All ships of 500 gt or over, including MODUs, FPSOs, FSOs, etc.

For documents submitted for this agenda please see Annex 1


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Air pollution and energy efficiency (Agenda item 4 and 11)

Overview & Lloyd’s Register’s position (LR Position)

MEPC 65 will discuss various issues in relation to air pollution under this agenda item. They are:

1. Draft MEPC resolution on Promotion of Technical Co-operation and Transfer of Technology relating to the improvement of energy efficiency of ships (MEPC 65/4/1, MEPC 65/4/25, MEPC 65/4/33)

2. Technical discussions in relation to the EEDI requirements given in the reports of the second part of the Working Group at MEPC 65 (MEPC 65/4) and the Intersessional Correspondence Group (MEPC 65/4/3), including 1) Ship speed verification methods of EEDI (MEPC 65/4/15) EEDI scheme for Ro-ro cargo ships

(MEPC 65/4, MEPC 65/4/4, MEPC 65/4/18) 2) EEDI scheme for Ro-ro passenger ships (MEPC 65/4/4, MEPC 65/4/18) 3) EEDI calculation for LNG carrier (MEPC 65/4/13) 4) EEDI for cruise passenger ships having non-conventional propulsion (MEPC 65/4/6, MEPC

65/4/24) LR Position: The proposal to refrain from calculating the EEDI for those ship types which are not yet fully covered under the framework of the regulation until such time as final guidelines for their calculation enter into force is supported. In addition, clarification on how to treat this exemption within the supplement to the IEEC will be necessary.

5) EEDI calculation for duel fuel engines (MEPC 65/4/10, MEPC 65/4/12) (see also proposed amendments to the NOx technical code under agenda item 11) LR Position: With regard to dual fuel engines, in accordance with 5.3.4 of NOx Technical Code 2008, the Parent Engine test shall be undertaken at the maximum liquid-to-gas fuel ratio which will be 100% liquid fuel (i.e from 5.3.2 a petroleum derived distillate) and it is data concerning this fuel, including consumption rate at 75%, which is that which is required to be given in the Parent Engine test report. It is understood that this value would be used in the EEDI calculation. While amendments to the NOx technical code was proposed by the BLG for consideration under agenda item 11, this remains the same.

6) EEDI calculation for hybrid system (MEPC 65/4/12) 7) Minimum power guidance (MEPC 65/4, MEPC 65/4/3, MEPC 65/4/28, MEPC 65/INF.20)

LR position: Definition of “adverse weather” may require careful consideration. Lloyd’s Register is concerned about the current level of assumed “adverse condition “as Beaufort scale 5 can be considered as a normal operating environment.

8) Draft 2013 guidance on treatment of innovative energy efficiency technologies for calculation and verification of the attained EEDI and relevant discussions (MEPC 65/4/3, MEPC 65/4/31, MEPC 65/INF.23)

9) Draft 2013 guidelines for the calculation of the coefficient fw for decrease in ship speed in a representative sea condition (MEPC 65/4/3, MEPC 65/4/11, MEPC 65/4/29, MEPC 65/INF.21)

10) Sea trial for the verification of EEDI (MEPC 65/4/23, MEPC 65/4/26, MEPC 65/INF.7) LR position: any guidance for sea trial should not impose unnecessary restrictions on sea trial. (e.g., prohibition of sea trial at night)

11) Proposed revision to the 2012 Guidelines on the method of calculation of the attained Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) for new ships

a. Correction factors for small ships (MEPC 65/4/5, MEPC 65/INF.8) b. Shallow water restrictions (MEPC 65/4/17)

12) EEDI data base (MEPC 65/4/31) LR position: The proposed data base will provide a technical foundation on which important decisions for all stakeholders can be based, such as those relating to the ship types to be included in the scope of the EEDI framework, the time periods and reduction rates.

13) IMO model course on energy–efficient operation of ships (MEPC 65/INF.17) 3. Interpretation and amendments of MARPOL Annex VI chapter 4

1) On requirements relating to Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) (MEPC 65/4/14)


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LR position: LR supports the IACS proposals, especially, IACS proposes that, in addition to platforms (including FPSOs and FSUs) and, drilling rigs, the exclusion to the requirement to keep on-board a SEEMP should be extended to any other ship without means of propulsion but which are fitted with a generator and/or pump engine (e.g. tank barges).

2) Excluding ships not propelled by mechanical means (MEPC 65/4/16) LR Position: Lloyd’s Register supports these initiatives which will provide clarity in the application of the requirements.

4. NOx control 1) Tier III feasibility study (MEPC 65/4/7, MEPC 65/4/27, MEPC 65/INF.10)

LR Position: Lloyd’s Register supports the outcome of the Correspondence Group, i.e., technologies are available.

2) Impact on yacht sector (MEPC 65/4/8, MEPC 65/4/27, MEPC 65/4/32, MEPC 65/INF.15) 3) Outcome of the BLG 17 in relation to NOx requirement under agenda item 7 and 11

Definition of “Identical engine” (MEPC 65/7/4)

Draft MEPC resolution on 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 (MEPC 65/11/2)

Draft amendments to the Technical Code on Control of Emission of Nitrogen Oxides from

Marine Diesel Engines (NOx Technical Code 2008), with a view to subsequent adoption (MEPC 65/11/2)

Draft unified interpretation to regulation 13.2.2 of MARPOL Annex VI on the "time of the replacement or addition" of an engine for the applicable NOx Tier standard for the supplement to the IAPP Certificate (MEPC 65/11/2)

5. Sulphur control 1) Sulphur monitoring (MEPC 65/4/9) 2) Feasibility Study on LNG (MEPC 65/INF.4) 3) Sulphur averaging scheme – see agenda item 11 (MEPC 65/11/2, MEPC 65/11/3 and MEPC

65/11/4) LR Position: LR recognises that there are several options for compliance with the sulphur restrictions in MARPOL Annex VI, and we are ready to help clients understand the pros and cons of different options.

6. Restricting shipboard incineration in polar waters (see agenda item 11 – MEPC 65/11/5) 7. Ozone depleting substances (MEPC 65/4/2)

Lloyd’s Register noted information provided. 8. Issues relating to Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) (MEPC 65/4/20, MEPC 65/4/21)

LR position: Submission documents have highlighted valid points. Lloyd’s Register also consider a need to encourage port facilities to have VOC collecting arrangements. Readers are to note that, depending upon the decision, some consequential work would be necessary, e.g., revision and re-approval of VOC management plan.

9. Further (future) Energy Efficiency improvement, including measures for existing ships (MEPC 65/4/19, MEPC 65/4/30, MEPC 65/4/34, MEPC 65/4/35, MEPC 65/INF.3) LR position: If a scheme for monitoring, reporting and verification (MRV) of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from shipping is to be developed, then it should be technically credible and internationally agreed. Any scheme should have the simplicity and accuracy of monitoring emissions using parameters which are readily and commonly available from the global fleet.

10. Black carbon in the Arctic (MEPC 65/4/22, MEPC 65/11/2, MEPC 65/11/4

Background

At MEPC 62, new MARPOL Annex VI Chapter 4 mandating EEDI (Energy Efficiency Design Index) and SEEMP (Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan) was adopted by resolution MEPC.203(62). MEPC 63 agreed that EEDI, which has been developed in the new chapter 4 of the Annex VI to the MARPOL Convention, is for new ships and shall not be used on existing ships, and adopted various Guidelines to assist in the implementation of EEDI and SEEMP.


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Advice to clients

The finalisation of guidelines for the calculation of EEDI for RoRo and passenger ship types at this session is expected in accordance with the IMO’s workplan. Further refinement of the guidelines for ships with non-conventional propulsion is also expected. It is anticipated that much of the discussion will focus on the finalisation of guidelines for determining minimum propulsion power for manoeuvring in adverse conditions which apply to Phase 0 of the EEDI, with a view to how this should be taken forward beyond Phase 0 and the work that is required. Other guidelines on the treatment of innovative technology, within the EEDI framework, are expected to be finalised. Initial proposals on how to improve the energy efficiency of existing ships, through further technical and operational measures, are expected to generate significant discussion.

Applicability

EEDI applies to new ships of certain types, as defined by the regulations, contracted on or after 1 January 2013. SEEMP is applicable to all ships. For Document submitted for this agenda please see annex 1 agenda item 4 and agenda item 11

Reduction of GHG emissions from ships (Agenda item 5)

Overview

MEPC 65 will continue its consideration of Market Based Measures (MBM) related issues for international shipping and any other submissions under this item, including the following:

The outcome of the United Nations Climate change conference 2012 (MEPC 65/5)

The outcome of the Expert Workshop on the update of GHG emissions (MEPC 65/5/2)

The outcome of the sixth Seoul International Maritime Forum (MEPC 65/INF.6)

Both technology and operational elements of MBM (MEPC 65/5/1, MEPC 65/6/3, MEPC 65/5/4)

Political and legal discussions (MEPC 65/INF.18)

Background

In 1997 IMO adopted a resolution on CO2 emissions from ships (Resolution 8 of the 1997 International

Conference of Parties to MARPOL 73/78).

The IMO Assembly further adopted resolution A.963(23) on IMO policies and practices related to the

reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from ships, which requests the MEPC to develop a greenhouse gas

emission index for ships, and guidelines for use of that index.

MEPC 55 approved the work plan to identify and develop the mechanisms needed to achieve the limitation or reduction of CO2 emissions from international shipping. The work plan reiterated the call to consider technical, operational and market-based methods for dealing with GHG emissions (action 1(d) of resolution A.963(23)). MEPC 62 adopted amendments to MARPOL Annex VI and inserted new chapter 4 by resolutions MEPC 203(62) which requires Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) and Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP). MEPC 63 considered the impact of MBM’s on greenhouse gas emission.


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MEPC 64 agreed to the Secretariat’s proposal to update the 2009 GHG Study and a workshop will be held in 2013 to define the methodology to update this study.


Lloyd's Register continues monitor the discussion with a view to supporting the IMO’s second round GHG study.

Advice to clients

Lloyd’s Register does not foresee any significant development on MBM at this time. Readers are invited to note that technical and operational discussion under agenda item 4 is relevant to the GHG reduction.

Applicability

To be decided at a future meeting. For documents submitted please see Annex 1

Consideration and adoption of amendments to mandatory instruments (Agenda item 6)

A set of amendments to the mandatory instruments will be considered for adoption under this agenda item for the following:

Revision of the IOPP certificate – removal of unit (l/h)

The text of draft Code for recognized organizations (RO Code) as well as draft amendments to MARPOL Annexes I and II to make the RO Code mandatory

These amendments are expected to enter into force on 1 Oct 2014. For documents submitted please see Annex 1

Oil pollution and Garbage management under “Interpretations of, and amendments to, MARPOL and related instruments” and “Outcome of Sub-Committees” (Agenda item 7 & 11)

Overview

In addition to the issues on Air Pollution introduced under agenda item 4 above, primary discussion under this agenda item will be as follows:

MARPOL Annex I – how to treat cooking oil (MEPC 65/7/5)

Interpretation on the bilge connection - IACS UI MPC 99, as an interim measure for sorting out problems with MARPOL Annex I regulation 12 while proper amendments to MARPOL are developed.

MARPOL Annex V (Garbage) relating issues (MEPC 65/7, MEPC 65/7/1, MEPC 65/7/2, MEPC 65/7/3,

MEPC 65/7/6, MEPC 65/7/7, MEPC 65/7/8). The environmental impact assessment in relation to the carriage of solid dry bulk cargo was provided as a report of DSC 17 under agenda item 11 (MEPC 65/11)

Reception facility relating issues – outcome of FSI 21 (MEPC 65/11/7) as follows:

Amended circulars o MEPC/Circ.470 on Waste reception facility reporting requirements o MEPC.1/Circ.469/Rev.1 on Revised consolidated format for reporting alleged inadequacies of

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o MEPC.1/Circ.644 on Standard format for the advance notification form for waste delivery to port reception facilities,

o MEPC.1/Circ.645 on Standard format for the waste delivery receipt, and o MEPC.1/Circ.671 on Guide to good practice for port reception facility providers and users

and request the Secretariat to reissue them as a matter of urgency with the exception of circular MEPC/Circ.470, which should only be reissued after the entry into force of the amendments on regional agreements under MARPOL on 1 August 2013

Background

Under this agenda item, various interpretations and amendments to the MARPOL Convection will be discussed. However, any significant work may require approval as new planned/unplanned output prior to embarking on substantial discussions.


In general, Lloyd’s Register welcomes the clarification of the MARPOL conventions. Among others, Lloyd’s Register has the following comments:

MARPOL Annex VI – Air pollution – definition of “identical engine” (MEPC 65/7/4) – Lloyd’s Register supports proposed interpretation)

Disposal of cooking oil (MEPC 65//75) – Lloyd’s Register is concerned that oily water separators/filters + 15 ppm Bilge alarms are not tested with cooking oil for their type approval, thus proper function when bilge is mixed with cooking oil has not been warranted.

soot-entrained drainage (MEPC 65/7/2, MEPC 65/7/3, MEPC 65/7/8) – Lloyd’s Register supports the proposal calling for clearer text but does not take any position on the way the requirements are interpreted.

Record book in electronic format – Lloyd’s Register supports the idea of utilizing this modern technology

provided that proper protection against fraud and authorized entry into the records are provided. It would also be necessary to have a function for providing a paper copy print out with an indication of authenticity

Advice to clients

Change to garbage record book, if agreed, may have significant impact to onboard record keeping and

PSC inspections.

Other interpretations/clarification on MARPOL Annex V will require revision to on-board Garbage Management Plan.

Applicability

It varies depending upon the subject. LR will clarify the decision and its application in its report on MEPC 65 after the meeting.

For documents submitted please see annex 1 agenda item 7 and agenda item 11


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Other technical issues - Reports of sub-committees and Maritime Safety Committee (Agenda item 11 & 12)

Overview

The outcome of the DSC, FP, BLG DE, SLF Sub-Committees will be considered under agenda item 11. Issues other than introduced above (i.e., Ballast Water Management, Air Pollution, Oil pollution, Garbage etc) are: 1. Outcome of BLG 17

Draft amendments to the IBC Code

Next MEPC.2/Circular on chemicals (MEPC 2/Circ.19)

Draft MEPC resolution on 2013 amendments to the Revised Guidelines and Specifications for Oil Discharge Monitoring and Control Systems for Oil Tankers (resolution MEPC.108(49))

Draft MSC-MEPC circular on Guidance on the timing of replacement of existing certificates by revised certificates as a consequence of the entry into force of amendments to the IBC Code

2. Outcome of SLF 55

Draft amendments to MARPOL Annex I, IBC, BCH code etc to mandate stability verifications.

Draft Assembly resolution on Use of national tonnage in applying international conventions, with a

view to adoption at A 28. 3. Outcome of FSI 21

Draft FAL.2-MEPC.1-MSC.1 circular on list of certificates and documents required to be carried on board ships

Draft Assembly resolution on Guidelines to assist investigators in the implementation of the Casualty Investigation Code (resolution MSC.255(84)) to revoke resolutions A.849(20) and A.884(21)

Draft circular MSC-MEPC.3 on Revised harmonized reporting procedures – Reports required under SOLAS regulations I/21 and a XI-1/6, and MARPOL, articles 8 and 12 to supersede MSC-MEPC.3/Circ.3

Draft amendments to the Survey Guidelines under the Harmonized System of Survey and Certification, 2011 (resolution A.1053(27))

2013 non-exhaustive list of obligations under instruments relevant to the IMO Instruments

Implementation Code (III Code), together with the text of the draft Assembly resolution, prior to submission to the Assembly at its twenty-eighth session for adoption

Draft MSC-MEPC.5 circular on the unified interpretation of the application of regulations governed by the building contract date, the keel laying date and the delivery date for the requirements of the SOLAS and MARPOL Conventions

4. Outcome of DE 57

Environmental chapter of the Polar Code with proposed amendments to MARPOL Annexes I, II, III, IV and V

5. Outcome of MSC 91

Draft MSC-MEPC circular on the Revised Guidelines for Formal Safety Assessment (FSA) for use in the IMO rule-making process

Draft MSC-MEPC circular on Guidelines for the application of Human Element Analysing Process

(HEAP) to the IMO rule-making process

Background, Advice to client and applications

The various Lloyd’s Register reports of IMO meetings are provided in CDLive: http://cdlive/information/default.asp?preOpen=Approvals and on the Lloyd’s Registers website:


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http://www.lr.org/sectors/marine/Compliance/LRIMO.aspx For documents submitted please see annex 1 agenda item 11 and agenda item 12

Implementation of the OPRC Convention and the OPRC-HNS Protocol and relevant Conference resolutions (Agenda item 8)

Under this agenda item, the Manual on Chemical Pollution to address legal and administrative aspects of HNS incidents will be addressed.

Identification and protection of Special Areas and Particularly Sensitive Sea Areas (Agenda item 9)

Evaluation of Great Barrier Reef Particularly Sensitive Sea Area will be discussed under this agenda item.

Noise from commercial shipping and its adverse impacts on marine life (Agenda item 17)

DE 57 prepared a draft MEPC Circular on Guidelines for the reduction of underwater noise from commercial shipping. Owing to the close proximately to the DE 57 meeting, the draft guideline will be revised by the MEPC 66 meeting scheduled for spring 2014.

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Annex 1 – List of documents submitted for each agenda item relevant to the work of Lloyd’s Register Overview


Annex 1 – List of documents submitted for each agenda item relevant to the work of Lloyd’s Register Overview Agenda item 2 – Harmful aquatic organisms in ballast water

MEPC 65/2 (Japan) - Application for Final Approval of the Ballast Water Management System with PERACLEAN® Ocean (SKY-SYSTEM®)

This document contains the non-confidential information related to the application for Final Approval of the Ballast Water Management System with PERACLEAN® Ocean (SKY-SYSTEM®) under the Procedure for approval of ballast water management systems that make use of Active Substances (G9) adopted by resolution EPC.169(57). MEPC 65/2/1 (Netherlands) - Application for Final Approval of the AQUARIUS® EC Ballast Water Management System

This document contains non-confidential information for Final Approval of the AQUARIUS® EC Ballast Water Management System in accordance with the Procedure for approval of Ballast Water Management Systems that make use of Active Substances (G9) adopted by resolution MEPC.169(57). MEPC 65/2/2 (Netherlands) - Application for Basic Approval of the Van Oord Ballast Water Management System

This document contains the non-confidential information for Basic Approval of the Van Oord Ballast Water Management System in accordance with the Procedure for approval of Ballast Water Management Systems that make use of Active Substances (G9) adopted by resolution MEPC.169(57). MEPC 64/2/3 (Norway) - Application for Basic Approval of the REDOX AS Ballast Water Management System

This document contains the non-confidential information related to the application for Basic Approval of the REDOX AS Ballast Water Management System under the Procedure for approval of ballast water management systems that make use of Active Substances (G9) adopted by resolution MEPC.169(57). The documentation complies with the requirements related to assessments for Basic Approval. MEPC 65/2/4 (Republic of Korea) - Application for Final Approval of the EcoGuardianTM Ballast Water Management System

This document contains the non-confidential information related to the application for Final Approval of the EcoGuardianTM Ballast Water Management System in accordance with the Procedure for approval of ballast water management systems that make use of Active Substances (G9) adopted by resolution MEPC.169(57). MEPC 65/2/5 (Republic of Korea) - Application for Basic Approval of the Blue ZoneTM Ballast Water

This document contains the non-confidential information related to the application for Basic Approval of the Blue ZoneTM Ballast Water Management System in accordance with the Procedure for approval of ballast water management systems that make use of Active Substances (G9) adopted by resolution MEPC.169(57). This document contains a summary for translation purposes. MEPC 65/2/6 (China) - Application for Final Approval of the OceanDoctor Ballast Water Management System

This document contains the non-confidential information related to the application for Final Approval of the OceanDoctor Ballast Water Management System developed by Jiujiang Precision Measuring Technology Research Institute and the Institute of Marine Materials Science and Engineering of Shanghai Maritime University in accordance with the Procedure for approval of ballast water management systems that make use of Active Substances (G9) adopted by resolution MEPC. 169(57). The OceanDoctor BWMS consists of a filtration unit, a photo-catalytic reaction unit and a control unit to manage the ballast water.




MEPC 66/2/7 (India) - Application for Basic Approval of the HyCator®: BWT Reactor System

This document contains the non-confidential information related to the application for Basic Approval of the HyCator®: BWT Reactor System developed by HyCa Technologies Pvt. Ltd. in accordance with the Procedure for approval of ballast water management systems that make use of Active Substances (G9) adopted by resolution MEPC.169(57). The HyCator®: BWT Reactor System consists of an electrolysis module, a neutralization module, a system monitoring and control module and accessories to treat the ballast water. This document contains a summary for translation purposes. MEPC 65/2/8 (The Fourth Stocktaking Workshop on the activity of the GESAMP-Ballast Water Working Group)

This document provides a summary of the outcome of the Fourth Stocktaking Workshop on the activity of the GESAMP-Ballast Water Working Group. MEPC 65/2/9 (Secretariat) - Report of the twenty-fourth meeting of the GESAMP-Ballast Water Working Group

This document contains the report of the twenty-fourth meeting of the GESAMP-Ballast Water Working Group (GESAMP-BWWG) and includes the evaluation of proposals submitted for approval by Japan and the Netherlands. The Committee is invited to:

.1 agree that Final Approval not be granted to Ballast Water Management System with PERACLEAN® Ocean (SKY-SYSTEM®) submitted by Japan in document MEPC 65/2;

.2 agree that Final Approval be granted to AQUARIUS® EC Ballast Water Management System submitted by the Netherlands in document MEPC 65/2/1;

.3 agree that Basic Approval be granted to Van Oord Ballast Water Management System submitted by the Netherlands in document MEPC 65/2/1;

.4 note that in accordance with the decision by MEPC 63, the updated Methodology for information gathering and conduct of work of the GESAMP-BWWG (BWM.2/Circ.13/Rev.1) has been applied to all submissions for Basic Approval to MEPC 65 and will be applied to subsequent submissions for Final Approval of those systems; and

.5 approve the report in general. MEPC 65/2/10 (Secretariat) - Production of a manual entitled "Ballast Water Management – How to do it"

This document suggests the necessary steps to initiate the production of a technical manual regarding the implementation of the Ballast Water Management Convention as stipulated in Assembly resolution A.1038(27) MEPC 65/2/11 (Japan) - Report of the Correspondence Group on the Assembly resolution on Application of the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments, 2004

This document reports on the considerations of the Correspondence Group on the Assembly resolution established by MEPC 64. The Group developed the following options:

A - To request that future Contracting States deposit a reservation that would reschedule regulation B-3 according to one of the following sub-options

o A1 – ships constructed before the entry into force date to meet the D2 requirements by the first renewal survey

o A2 - Reschedule only for ships constructed before 2012 o A3 - Reschedule only for ships constructed before 2009 o A4 - Cut-off year of 2019 for ease of implementation

B - Adoption by way of an enforcement schedule (this is to render solution on legal problem, e.g. above options may not be available for States already ratified the BWM convention) with a schedule given under option A above

C - Agreement to apply Article 19 (Denunciation) of the Convention provisionally

MEPC 65/2/12 (IACS) - Clarification on application of ballast water management after BWMS installation

This document proposes a clarification on the application of regulation A-1.5.2 of the BWM Convention ("Major conversion means a conversion of a ship … which changes the ship type") and that such a clarification should be included in the draft circular developed by the Secretariat as per the instructions of MEPC 64.




MEPC 65/2/13 (FOEI, IUCN, WWF and CSC) - Call for ratification of the BWM Convention – ballast water continues to transfer invasive aquatic organisms

This document highlights the need for urgent action regarding the rapid ratification of the Ballast Water Management Convention (BWM Convention). The document reports on the continuously increasing number of invasive species and their adverse impact that affects ecosystem and human health, economy and ecosystem services. The document calls on States to ratify the BWM Convention as a matter of urgency. MEPC 65/2/14 (Germany, Netherlands, Norway, United Kingdom and ICS) - Use of drinking water as ballast water

This document discusses if drinking water may be used as an additional ballast water management option. An evaluation of compliance of drinking water from the European Union with the D-2 standard has been performed. A possible application procedure for approval of the use of Active Substances in drinking water is presented and examples of possible additional other requirements or procedures have been included. MEPC 65/2/15 (Republic of Korea) - Proposal for the application of the Harmonized System of Survey and Certification (HSSC) at the first issuance of International Ballast Water Management Certificates

This document proposes a uniform application of the HSSC scheme at the first issuance of International Ballast Water Management Certificates for the smooth implementation of the BWM Convention and consequential installation of ballast water management systems on board ships MEPC 65/2/16 (Singapore) - Unified interpretations for the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments, 2004, on application to mobile offshore units

This document proposes unified interpretations for the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments, 2004, on application of regulations A-3.5, D-2 and E-1 to mobile offshore units MEPC 65/2/17 (WWF) - Ballast water sampling for compliance monitoring with regulations D-1 and D-2 of the Ballast Water Management Convention

This document provides additional information regarding ballast water sampling for compliance monitoring with the ballast water exchange standard, regulation D-1 and ballast water performance standard, regulation D-2 of the Ballast Water Management Convention. MEPC 65/2/18 (Secretariat) - Legal advice on the draft Assembly resolution on the application of the BWM Convention

This document provides legal advice on the considerations of the Correspondence Group established to draft an Assembly resolution on the application of the Ballast Water Management Convention MEPC 65/2/19 (Secretariat) - Report of the twenty-fifth meeting of the GESAMP-Ballast Water Working Group

This document contains the report of the twenty-fifth meeting of the GESAMP-Ballast Water Working Group (GESAMP-BWWG) and includes the evaluation of proposals submitted for approval by China, India, Norway and the Republic of Korea. Following the decision of MEPC 58, only the main body of the GESAMP-BWWG report is translated in all three working languages with the annexes being submitted in English only. MEPC 65 is invited to:

.1 agree that Basic Approval be granted to REDOX AS Ballast Water Management System submitted by Norway in document MEPC 65/2/3;

.2 agree that Final Approval be granted to EcoGuardianTM Ballast Water Management System submitted by the Republic of Korea in document MEPC 65/2/4;

.3 agree that Basic Approval be granted to Blue ZoneTM Ballast Water Management System submitted by the Republic of Korea in document MEPC 65/2/5;

.4 agree that Final Approval be granted to OceanDoctor Ballast Water Management System submitted by China in document MEPC 65/2/6;

.5 agree that Basic Approval not be granted to HyCator®: BWT Reactor System submitted by India in document MEPC 65/2/7;

.6 note that in accordance with the decision by MEPC 63, the revised Methodology for information gathering and conduct of work of the GESAMP-BWWG (BWM.2/Circ.13/Rev.1) has been applied to all submissions for Basic Approval to MEPC 65 and will be applied to subsequent submissions for Final Approval of those systems;




.7 remind Administrations of their responsibility to conduct a careful completeness check to ensure that any future applications submitted in accordance with the revised Methodology, satisfy all the provisions in it; and

.8 approve the report in general MEPC 65/2/20 (India) - Ballast Water Treatment Boat (BWTBoat) – a viable alternative for effective and faster implementation of the BWM Convention

This document comments on MEPC 65/2/11 and provides a concept describing the port-based BWTBoats as a viable alternative to the onboard fitment of Ballast Water Management System (BWMS). MEPC 65/INF.2 (Norway) - Information on Type Approval of the OceanGuardTM Ballast Water Management System

This document provides information on the Type Approval Certificate of the OceanGuardTM Ballast Water Management System that makes use of Active Substances MEPC 65/INF. 5 (Denmark) - Information on Type Approval of the DESMI Ocean Guard OxyClean Ballast Water Management System

This document provides information on the Type Approval Certificate of the DESMI Ocean Guard OxyClean Ballast Water Management System that makes use of Active Substances MEPC 65/INF.11 (Netherlands) - Information on the Type Approval of the Wärtsilä AQUARIUS® UV ballast water management system

This document provides information on the Type Approval by the Netherlands of the Wärtsilä AQUARIUS® UV ballast water management system in accordance with the Guidelines for approval of ballast water management systems (G8), in compliance with regulation D-3.1 of the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments, 2004 MEPC 65/INF.12 (Norway) - Information on the Type Approval of the KBAL Ballast Water Management System

This document provides information to the Organization by the Norwegian Administration on the Type Approval the KBAL Ballast Water Management System in accordance with the Guidelines for approval of ballast water management systems (G8), in compliance with regulation D-3.1 of the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments, 2004 MEPC 65/INF.13 (Norway) - Information on the Type Approval of the CrystalBallast Ballast Water Management System

This document provides a notification to the Organization by the Norwegian Administration on the Type Approval of the CrystalBallast® Ballast Water Management System in accordance with the Guidelines for approval of ballast water management systems (G8), in compliance with regulation D-3.1 of the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments, 2004 MEPC 65/INF.14 (Secretariat) - Information on the GESAMP-BWWG Database of chemicals most commonly associated with treated ballast water

This document presents information on the Database developed by the GESAMP-Ballast Water Working Group containing information on chemicals most commonly associated with treated ballast water. MEPC 65/INF.26 (South Africa) - Information on the renewal and update of the Type Approval for the Resource Ballast Technologies System (cavitation combined with ozone and sodium hypochlorite treatment)

This document provides a notification to the Organization of the renewal and updating of the Type Approval for the Resource Ballast Technologies System by the South African Administration. Return to agenda item 2




Agenda item 3 – Recycling of ships

MEPC 65/3 (United States) - Guidelines for the Development of the Inventory of Hazardous Materials IHM Threshold Values and Exemptions Report of the intersessional Correspondence Group on Ship Recycling This document presents the report of the intersessional Correspondence Group on Ship Recycling established by MEPC 64. This is a report on progress which requires further work. MEPC 65/3/1 (Spain) - Guidelines for the Inspection of Ships under the Hong Kong Convention

This document proposes improvements to the current 2012 Guidelines for the Inspection of Ships under the Hong Kong Convention in respect of the scope of initial inspections, the criterion for identifying deficiencies that can give cause for detention, and the title of the guidelines itself MEPC 65/3/2 (Japan) – Guidelines for the Development of the Inventory of Hazardous Materials – IHM Threshold Values and Exemptions - Comments on the Report of the intersessional Correspondence Group on Ship Recycling

This document comments on the report of the Correspondence Group on Ship Recycling established by MEPC 64 (MEPC 65/3). It proposes threshold values for Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) and asbestos. MEPC 65/3/3 (China) - Comments on document MEPC 65/3 relating to the threshold values for asbestos

This submission provides comments on the proposed threshold values for asbestos on which a conclusion has not been reached by the intersessional correspondence group. China proposes 1 per cent. MEPC 65/INF.9 (United States) - Discussion Points for the intersessional Correspondence Group on Ship Recycling – Guidelines for the Development of the Inventory of Hazardous Materials – IHM Threshold Values and Exemptions

This document provides a summary of comments and discussion points during the intersessional Correspondence Group on Ship Recycling established by MEPC 64 Return to agenda item 3

Agenda item 4 – Air pollution and energy efficiency

MEPC 64/4 (Chairman) – Report of the Working Group on Air Pollution and Energy Efficiency (Part 2)

This document provides part 2 of the report of the Working Group on Air Pollution and Energy Efficiency established during MEPC 64. It addresses Ro-ro cargo ships (vehicle carrier) and Interim guidelines for determining minimum propulsion power to maintain the manoeuvrability of ships in adverse condition. MEPC 64/4/1 (Secretariat) - Draft MEPC resolution on Promotion of Technical Co-operation and Transfer of Technology relating to the improvement of energy efficiency of ships

This document provides the background and reproduces the text of the draft MEPC Resolution on Promotion of Technical Co-operation and Transfer of Technology relating to the improvement of energy efficiency of ships as discussed at MEPC 64. MEPC 64/4/2 (Secretariat) - Ozone-depleting substances

This document presents updated information on a decision by the Parties to the Montreal Protocol of the treatment of ozone-depleting substances (ODS) used by ships. Further monitoring and minimizing the use of controlled substances in marine sector was requested. MEPC 64/4/3 (Japan) - Report of the Correspondence Group

This document provides the report of the Correspondence Group on Energy Efficiency Measures for Ships established by MEPC 64. MEPC 65 is invited: The Committee is invited to:

.1 note the discussions and progress made by the correspondence group




.2 further consider the draft 2013 interim guidelines for determining minimum propulsion power to maintain the manoeuvrability of ships in adverse weather conditions, taking into account the discussion in the correspondence group, for approval at this session

.3 further consider the draft 2013 guidance on treatment of innovative energy efficiency technologies for calculation and verification of the attained EEDI, taking into account the discussion in the correspondence group, for approval at this session ;

.4 further consider the draft 2013 guidelines for the calculation of the coefficient fw for decrease in ship speed in a representative sea condition, taking into account the discussion in the correspondence group, for approval at this session as final guidelines and

.5 take action as appropriate. MEPC 64/4/4 (Germany et al) - Revised proposal for the inclusion of the ro-ro cargo and ro-ro passenger ship types into the IMO energy efficiency regulatory framework

This document provides fine-tuning of the proposal outlined in document MEPC 64/4/14 for the inclusion of the ro-ro cargo and ro-ro passenger ship types into the EEDI framework, based on the discussions in the working group on Air Pollution and Energy Efficiency at MEPC 64 MEPC 65/4/5 (Netherlands) - Proposal for amendments to the 2012 Guidelines on the method of calculation of the attained Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) for new ships for inclusion of the three correction factors for general cargo ships

This document proposes amendments to the 2012 Guidelines on the method of calculation of the attained Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) for new ships by proposing the inclusion of three correction factors to overcome the challenges in indexing of ships which fall under the requirements for general cargo ships smaller than 20,000 DWT MEPC 65/4/6 (Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) – Energy efficiency for cruise passenger ships

This document proposes a method of calculating energy efficiency design index for cruise passenger ships having non-conventional propulsion, including proposed stand-alone guidelines for calculation of a reference line, proposed reduction factors, and proposed revisions to existing guidelines for calculation of the attained EEDI as well as a proposed definition of cruise passenger ship as it relates to calculation of EEDI MEPC 65/4/7 (the United States) – Final report of the Correspondence Group on Assessment of Technological Developments to Implementation the Tier III NOx Emission Standards under MARPOL Annex VI

This document provides final report on the work of the Correspondence Group on Assessment of Technological Developments to Implement the Tier III NOx Emission Standards under MARPOL Annex VI. The collated comments for the Correspondence Group, a list of ships with installed SCR systems, and a list of ships with liquefied natural gas-fuelled engines, are submitted in document MEPC 64/INF.10 MEPC 65/4/8 (ICOMIA and SYBAss) - Tier III NOx emission standards and its impact on the superyacht sector

This document summarizes three studies carried out to assess the impact of Tier III NOx emission standards on the commercial viability of certain yachts used for recreational purposes. Further information can be found in the document MEPC 65/INF.15. MEPC 65/4/9 (Secretariat) - Sulphur monitoring programme for fuel oils for 2012

This document presents the results of the sulphur monitoring programme for fuel oils for 2012. As shown in annex 1 to this document, the average sulphur content of the tested residual fuels has decreased since 2011 by 0.14 percentage points from 2.65 per cent to 2.51 per cent. MEPC 65/4/10 (China) - Clarification on requirements regarding EEDI calculation for ships with dual-fuel engines

This document seeks clarification on the requirements regarding EEDI calculation for ships with dual-fuel engines




MEPC 65/4/11 (China) - Considerations on the interim guidelines for the calculation of the coefficient fw or for decrease in ship speed in a representative sea condition

This document comments on Part 1 of the interim guidelines for the calculation of the coefficient fw for decrease in ship speed in a representative sea condition for trial use (MEPC.1/Circ.796), and proposes new draft fw simulation guidelines based on a new method of wave added resistance to provide an alternative method for the simulation fw MEPC 65/4/12 (Republic of Korea) – EEDI calculation for LNG carriers with hybrid propulsion system

This document provides some information and comments to document MEPC 64/4/26 regarding the EEDI calculation for LNG carriers. MEPC 65/4/13 (Denmark, Japan, Liberia and SIGTTO) – Further development of EEDI reference line for LNG carriers

This document proposes a lower threshold and reduction factor for required EEDI for LNG carriers, and also draft amendments to MARPOL Annex VI. MEPC 65/4/14 (IACS) – Proposed amendment for the unified interpretations to MARPOL Annex VI

This document proposes amendments to the unified interpretations to MARPOL Annex VI, as approved at MEPC 64, with respect to ships required to keep on board a Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP). IACS considers that Ships which are not required to keep a SEEMP on board are not required to be issued with an IECC. MEPC 65/4/15 (Republic of Korea) – Consideration of ship speed verification method of EEDI

This document provides the output of a comparative analysis for ship speed verification using both ISO 15016:2002 and STA-JIP, for 207 ships including 70 tankers, 95 containerships and 42 bulk carriers carried out by major shipyards in the Republic of Korea over the past three years MEPC 65/4/16 (Norway) – Application of chapter 4 of MARPOL Annex VI

This document contains a proposal to exclude ships not propelled by mechanical means from the provisions of chapter 4 of MARPOL Annex VI MEPC 65/4/17 (Greece) - Proposal for amendments to the 2012 Guidelines on the method of calculation of the attained Energy Efficiency Index (EEDI) for new ships for inclusion of a correction factor to account for shallow water restrictions

This document proposes that 2012 Guidelines on the method of calculation of the attained Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) for new ships should be amended in order to introduce a correction factor, which will account for the design of ships operating under shallow water restrictions MEPC 65/4/18 (Denmark and Japan) - Comments on the method to include the ro-ro cargo and ro-ro passenger ship types into the IMO energy efficiency regulatory framework as proposed in MEPC 64/4/14 and MEPC 65/4/4

This document comments on the proposal in document MEPC 64/4/14, recommending that this method not be used as basis for future work on the EEDI requirement for ro-ro passenger and ro-ro cargo ships. By introducing the proposed correction factor, the influence of the ship's propulsion power on the EEDI is eliminated and the EEDI of the ship is kept approximately unchanged when the installed power – and thus the CO2 emission – is increased or decreased. MEPC 65/4/19 (United States) - Proposal of the United States to enhance energy efficiency in international shipping

The United States is submitting a new version of its proposal for the establishment of attained energy efficiency standards for new and existing ships through a phased approach for consideration under MEPC agenda item 4. This version looks more closely at how best to design a standard that encourages technical and operational efficiency measures and includes several changes intended to simplify and improve the programme more broadly. Some of the changes made in this version include: a proposal to measure efficiency in terms of joules of fuel energy; a proposal to use "service hours" as the surrogate for "work" in the efficiency calculation; removal of the concept of attained technical efficiency; removal of the collection of data on weather conditions; inclusion of the rating system as an optional element of the programme; and addition of new details on the process for data collection, submission, and verification.




MEPC 65/4/20 (Norway) - Mechanisms for VOC formation and estimates of global emissions

This document presents the main mechanisms for formation of volatile organic compounds (VOC) and estimates of global emissions. When assessing the net VOC emissions from shipping of liquid hydrocarbons it is recommended that all stages of operation are taken into consideration, not only the loading sequence. Risk of sub-optimisation also needs to be accounted for MEPC 65/4/21 (Norway) - Proposals for improvements of the IMO framework on emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOC)

This document provides consideration of the effects of the existing IMO framework on the control of volatile organic compounds (VOC) from tankers and indicates that the existing framework does not deliver sufficient emission reductions. It is identified that significant emissions reductions can be achieved, and that the pollution and climate change effects of such reductions are important. Hence, MEPC should explore the various options for improvements of the VOC requirements set out in MARPOL Annex VI. MEPC 65/4/22 (Norway) – Emissions of Black Carbon from shipping inside and outside the Arctic

This document presents new emission data of Black Carbon (BC) from shipping within the Arctic, and from shipping north of 50 degrees north. The document also provides information on the importance of Black Carbon emissions in the Arctic.. MEPC 65/4/23 (ISO) - Work progress on revision of ISO 15016:2002

This document provides information on work progress on revision of ISO 15016:2002. (Ships and marine technology -- Guidelines for the assessment of speed and power performance by analysis of speed trial data) MEPC 65/4/24 (Germany) – Comments on document MEPC 65/4/6

This document proposes to refrain from calculation of the attained EEDI only for ship types that are not yet fully covered by the 2012 EEDI calculation guidelines until these guidelines are amended by the Committee to cover also these ship types. MEPC 65/4/25 (Russian Federation) - Comments on the draft MEPC resolution on Promotion of Technical Co-operation and Transfer of Technology relating to the Improvement of Energy Efficiency of Ships

This document provides the position and proposals of the Russian Federation on the draft MEPC resolution on Promotion of Technical Co-operation and Transfer of Technology Relating to the Improvement of Energy Efficiency of Ships MEPC 65/4/26 (Norway) - Comments on the work progress on revision of ISO 15016:2002 and implications on the 2012 Guidelines for survey and certification of the EEDI

This document comments on document MEPC 65/4/23 (ISO) and proposes consequential amendments to 2012 Guidelines on survey and certification of the energy efficiency design index (EEDI) (resolution MEPC.214(63)) in order to make the EEDI verification framework more reliable and robust MEPC 65/4/27 (Russian Federation) - Comments on the report of the Correspondence Group on Assessment of Technological Developments to Implement the Tier III NOx Emission Standards under MARPOL Annex VI

This document provides comments on the report of the Correspondence Group established by MEPC 62 to review the status of the technological developments to implement the Tier III NOx emission standards under MARPOL Annex VI. MEPC 65/4/28 (Denmark and Japan) - Comments on the report of the correspondence group related to the proposal on 2013 interim Guidelines for determining minimum propulsion power to maintain the manoeuvrability of ships in adverse conditions

This document comments on the report of the correspondence group, especially on annex 5 and 6 in which IACS proposes amend to the report and draft 2013 Interim Guidelines for determining minimum propulsion power to maintain the manoeuvrability of ships in adverse conditions.




MEPC 65/4/29 (Japan) - Comments on the considerations on the interim guidelines for the calculation of the coefficient fw for decrease in ship speed in a representative sea condition for trial use

This document comments on document MEPC 65/4/11 (China) which provides comments and proposal to amend the interim Guidelines for the calculation of the coefficient fw for decrease in ships speed in a representative sea condition for trail use (MEPC.1/Circ. 796) MEPC 65/4/30 (Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Japan, Norway and the United Kingdom) - Comments on document MEPC 65/4/19 on enhancing energy efficiency in international shipping

This document comments on document MEPC 65/4/19 by the United States on a proposal for energy efficiency standards for ships, and outlines further options for such metrics. MEPC 65/4/31(IACS) – Establishment of an “EEDI database”

This document proposes the development of an "EEDI database" in order to support the reviews of the implementation of the EEDI provisions as detailed in regulation 21.6 of MARPOL Annex VI. The document discusses the challenges that would need to be addressed, proposes a dataset that would be used to populate the database and suggests how the database could be administered and managed. MEPC 65/3/32 (Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Japan, Norway and the United Kingdom) - MARPOL Annex VI Tier III – Impact on less than 500 gross tonnage yachts

This document outlines the co-sponsors' concerns about the ability of a small subset of vessels to meet the NOx Tier III requirements following the work of the Correspondence Group on Assessment of Technological Developments to Implement the Tier III NOx Emission Standards under MARPOL Annex VI and suggests a possible way forward to accommodate these vessels. MEPC 65/4/33 (South Africa) - Draft Compromise MEPC resolution on Promotion of Technical Co-operation and Transfer of Technology relating to the improvement of energy efficiency of ships.

This document comments on MEPC 65/4/1 and provides an alternative compromise text for the draft MEPC resolution on Promotion of Technical Co-operation and Transfer of Technology relating to the improvement of energy efficiency of ships as a possible solution to the current difficulties with a view to reaching a compromise MEPC 65/4/34 (CSC) - Comments on possible approaches to monitoring, reporting and verifying fuel consumption and CO2 emissions from ships

This document provides comments on documents MEPC 65/4/19 by the United States and MEPC 65/INF.3/Rev.1 by IMarEST, and offers additional information on the different approaches to monitoring and reporting fuel consumption and CO2 emissions from ships. Based on a complementary analysis undertaken by CE Delft and published in March 2013, this document is intended to complement the IMarEST report and provide additional insights into the factors that have to be considered when analysing the relative merits of the different measurement methods. MEPC 65/4/35 (CSC) - Comments on document MEPC 65/4/19 (United States), which proposes a framework to measure ship energy efficiency

This document provides comments on document MEPC 65/4/19 (United States), which proposes a framework to measure ship energy efficiency MEPC 65/INF.INF.3/Rev.1 (IMarEST) - Goal-based approach to fuel and CO2 emissions monitoring and reporting

The document identifies four possible approaches for the conduct of fuel monitoring. They are:

Bunker Delivery Note (BDN) and periodic stock-takes of fuel tanks

Bunker fuel tank monitoring on-board

Flow meters for applicable combustion processes

Direct emissions measurement MEPC 65/INF.4 (Secretariat) - Feasibility Study on LNG Fuelled Short Sea and Coastal Shipping in the Wider Caribbean Region

This document provides at annex the final report of a "Feasibility Study on Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Fuelled Short Sea and Coastal Shipping in the Wider Caribbean Region".




MEPC 65/INF.7 (ITTC) – ITTC Recommended Procedure 7.5-04-01-01.1 Speed and Power Trials, Part 1, Preparation and Conduct

The ITTC hereby submits the revised ITTC Recommended Procedure 7.5-04-01-01.1 Speed and Power Trials, Part 1, Preparation and Conduct to supplement the procedure for analysis of speed and power sea trial data submitted to MEPC 64. MEPC 64/INF.8 (Netherlands) - Clarifications on the proposed EEDI correction factor for differences in operational profile for general cargo ships as outlined in MEPC 64/4/18 and MEPC 64/INF.9

This document provides the full report related to the proposal in document MEPC 65/4/5 for the inclusion of three correction factors into the 2012 Guidelines on the method of calculation of the attained Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) for new ships to overcome the challenges in indexing of ships which fall under the requirements for general cargo ships smaller than 20,000 DWT MEPC 65/INF.10 (United States) - Supplementary Information to the final report of the Correspondence Group on Assessment of Technological Developments to Implement the Tier III NOx Emission Standards under MARPOL Annex VI

This document provides supplemental information in support of the final report on the work of the Correspondence Group on Assessment of Technological Developments to Implement the Tier III NOx Emission Standards under MARPOL Annex VI. MEPC 65/INF.15 (ICOMIA and SYMBAss) – MARPOL Annex VI Tier III and its impact on the superyacht sector

This document provides the full reports of the three studies carried out to access the impact of MARPOL Annex VI Tier III NOx emission standards on the commercial viability of certain yachts used for recreational purposes, which are summarized in document MEPC 65/4/8. MEPC 65/INF.17 (Secretariat) – Update of the draft IMO model course on energy-efficient operations of ships

This document provides an updated version of the draft IMO Model Course on energy-efficient operation of ships MEPC 65/INF.20 (Japan) – Report of the Correspondence Group – Participants’ comments on the draft guidelines for determining minimum propulsion power to enable safe manoeuvring in adverse conditions

This document provides a collation of comments on draft guidelines for determining minimum propulsion power to enable safe manoeuvring in adverse conditions, which were submitted to the correspondence group established at MEPC 64. MEPC 65/INF.21 (China) – Draft alternative interim guidelines for the simulation for the coefficient fw for decrease in ship speed in a representative sea condition

This document provides draft alternative interim guidelines for the simulation for the coefficient fw for decrease in ship speed in a representative sea condition based on a new simulation method of wave added resistance as described in document MEPC 65/4/11 (China). Sample validation for the guidelines for the simulation for the coefficient fw is also provided. MEPC 65/INF.23 (Canada) - Energy generating devices fuelled by shipboard waste

This document provides information on energy generating devices fuelled by shipboard waste that have better emissions than conventional incinerators and are designed to be acceptable for use in port. New technology, based on an auto gasification process, is becoming available for the generation of thermal energy from solid waste, used oil and sludge. Return to agenda item 4




Agenda item 5 – Reduction of GHG emissions from ships

MEPC 65/ 5 (Secretariat) – Reduction of GHG emissions from ships

This document reports on the outcome of the United Nations Climate change conference 2012, held from 26

November to 8 December. MEPC 65/5/1 (IMAarEST) - Technology take-up and its interaction with operational energy efficiency

Both technology and operational interventions have consequences for a ship's commercial operation. It is proposed that existing attempts to model technology take-up and operational choices in a future fleet do not adequately represent the technical and economic interactions. This document presents a new model that can simulate these interactions, and discusses some results for a hypothetical ship (based on a VLCC). The results imply that operation to maximize a shipowner's profits could negate emissions reductions benefits achieved through technology investment. MEPC 65/5/2 (Secretariat) - Report of the Expert Workshop on the update of GHG emissions estimate for international shipping (Update-EW)

The Expert Workshop on the update of GHG emissions estimate for international shipping (Update-EW) took place at IMO Headquarters from 26 February to 1 March 2013 under the chairmanship of Mr. Andreas Chrysostomou (Cyprus).. MEPC 65 is invited to:

.1 note that the Expert Workshop completed, as far as possible, the mandate given to it by the Committee as outlined in document MEPC 64/23, paragraph 5.6;

.2 note that the available data for use in approaches for estimating emissions have been improved and enhanced since 2007 and that, whilst there is still uncertainty, the improvements in data collection, methods and assumptions could increase confidence in the estimates derived (paragraph 36);

.3 endorse the Expert Workshop's recommendation that the same top-down (fuel sales) and bottom-up (ship activity) approaches used in the Second IMO GHG Study 2009 be used in the Update Study (paragraph 37);

.4 approve, following consideration of the text in square brackets, the Terms of Reference for the Update Study, as set out in annex 1;

.5 agree that it is important that the emission estimates obtained by the Update Study should be viewed by the IMO Membership and external interested parties as the outcome of a method agreed, if possible, by consensus (paragraph 39);

6. note and express its appreciation to the international bodies and experts that provided through seven presentations to the Expert Workshop, a comprehensive overview of the approaches for estimating emissions from international shipping, as listed in annex 2; and

.7 approve the report in general MEPC 65/5/3 (Republic of Korea) - Comments on further impact assessment of the proposed Market-Based Measures for international shipping

This document supports and comments on further impact assessment of the proposed Market-Based Measures for international shipping. MEPC 65/5/4 (CSC) - Shipping emissions in the context of a 2°C emission pathway

IMO is preparing to update the inventory of ship GHG emissions to inform work towards agreeing additional measures to reduce GHG emissions from ships. UNEP has developed emission reduction pathways for CO2 in order to keep global warming limited to the 2°C increase target. This document draws attention to recent subsequent work undertaken by Professor David Lee and colleagues at Manchester Metropolitan University which sets unmitigated shipping (and aviation) emissions within this context. CSC believes that this work represents further strong evidence highlighting the urgent need for the IMO to take immediate action. The 65th session of MEPC should agree in particular on the early adoption of immediate measures to address GHG emissions from existing ships so as to preserve the chances of limiting global warming to 2°C. MEPC 65/NF.6 (Republic of Korea) - Results of the sixth Seoul International Maritime Forum

This document reports on the outcome of the sixth Seoul International Maritime Forum held on 31 October 2012 at Seoul Kyoyuk Munhwa Hoekwan, Republic of Korea.




MEPC 65/INF.18 (Secretary-General) - World Trade Organization's views on document MEPC 64/5/4 submitted by India and Saudi Arabia

This document provides in the annex the response by the Secretariat of the World Trade Organization (WTO) to a request by the Secretary-General to provide their views on document MEPC 64/5/4 submitted by India and Saudi Arabia.

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Agenda item 6 – Consideration and adoption of amendments to mandatory instruments

MEPC 65/6 (Secretariat) - Amendments to MARPOL Annex I (Amendments to Form A and Form B of Supplements to the IOPP Certificate)

This document sets out the text of draft amendments to Form A and Form B of Supplements to the IOPP Certificate under MARPOL Annex I, which were circulated under cover of Circular letter No.3315 of 15 October 2012 MSC65/6/1 (Secretariat) - Draft amendments to the Condition Assessment Scheme under MARPOL Annex I

This document sets out the text of draft amendments to the Condition Assessment Scheme under MARPOL Annex I, which were circulated under cover of Circular letter No.3315 of 15 October 2012 MEPC 64/6/2 & Add.1 (Secretariat) - Draft Code for recognized organizations (RO Code) and amendments to MARPOL Annexes I and II to make the RO Code mandatory

This document sets out the text of draft Code for recognized organizations (RO Code) as well as draft amendments to MARPOL Annexes I and II to make the RO Code mandatory, which were circulated under cover of Circular letter No.3315 of 15 October 2012. MEPC 65/6/3 (IACS) - Clarifications to the text of the draft Code for Recognized Organizations (RO Code)

Having carefully reviewed the text as approved at MEPC 64 and MSC 91, this document invites the Committee to consider four further improvements and clarifications to the draft RO Code before it is adopted at this session Return to agenda item 6

Agenda item 7 – Interpretation of, and amendments to, MARPOL and related instruments

MEPC 65/7 (Secretariat) – Draft revised guidance to manage spoilt cargoes

The annex to this document contains a draft Revised Guidance to Manage Spoilt Cargoes as prepared by the joint London Convention and Protocol/ MEPC Correspondence Group to clarify boundary issues between the London Convention and Protocol and MARPOL Annex V. The draft Revised Guidance reflects the actions taken by MEPC 62 to revise MARPOL Annex V and follow-on action by MEPC 63 to revise the Guidelines for the implementation of MARPOL Annex V. MEPC 65/7/1 (Australia and Marshall Islands) - Electronic recording of Garbage Record Book entries

This document raises for consideration the use of an electronic system for the recording of MARPOL Annex V Garbage Record Book entries. This document also proposes a Unified Interpretation for consideration as presented in the annex. MEPC 65/7/2 (Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados and the Republic of Korea) - Proposal for amendments to the 2012 Guidelines for the Implementation of MARPOL Annex V, as adopted by resolution MEPC.219(63)

This document proposes to amend the 2012 Guidelines for the Implementation of MARPOL Annex V, adopted by resolution MEPC.219(63), for the clarification of the disposal requirement of soot-entrained drainage




generated after washing the boiler/economizer on board. The co-sponsors are also of the opinion that appropriate amendments to the 2012 Guidelines for the implementation of MARPOL Annex V would be highly beneficial to achieve a common understanding amongst all related stakeholders, and amended guidelines should elaborate on regulation 1.12 of MARPOL Annex V, specifying the definition of the operational wastes. MEPC 65/7/3 (Cyprus) - Proposed amendment to resolution MEPC.219(63) on 2012 Guidelines for the implementation of MARPOL Annex V for expanding the list of other discharges essential for the operation of the ship

This document aims to provide clarification on ambiguities and misunderstandings which arose since the implementation of the revised MARPOL Annex V as regards the list of discharges which are essential for the operation of the ship. This document proposes that In order to provide clarity to ship crew and operators on the proper management of ship waste and discharges but also to avoid any possible ambiguities and wrong interpretations by port State control authorities, it is proposed to replace the wording "boiler/economizer blowdown" from the first row of the list with "boiler/economizer blowdown and washwater" MEPC 65/7/4 (IACS) - IACS UI MPC 103 - "Identical" replacement engines (regulation 13 of MARPOL Annex VI)

As has been discussed in the BLG Sub-Committee, this document provides in the annex a copy of IACS UI MPC 103 on "identical" replacement engines. MEPC 65/7/5 (Marshall Island) - Unified Interpretation of MARPOL Annex V relating to the disposal of cooking oils

This document is submitted in order to seek a common understanding from the Committee with regard to the disposal of cooking oil by way of the ship's oil residue (sludge) tank, as listed on the Supplement to the IOPP Certificate. In particular, confirmation is requested regarding the proposed means in which to document the disposal of cooking oil in such a manner (recording the collection of cooking oil as a Code I entry in the Oil Record Book, Part I only) and the Committee is requested to circulate a unified interpretation confirming the same. MEPC 65/7/6 (Australia, Liberia, Marshall Islands and INTERTANKO) - Revision of MARPOL Annex V Garbage Record Book

This document proposes a revision to the format of the table layout for recording entries of garbage discharges in the Garbage Record Book currently specified in the appendix to the revised MARPOL Annex V. MEPC 65/7/7 (India) – Proposed amendments to resolution MEPC.219(63) on 2012 Guidelines for the implementation of MARPOL Annex V for dealing with special waste including E-Waste generated during operation/maintenance of the ship

The revised MARPOL Annex V as adopted by resolution MEPC.201(62) has entered into force with effect from 1 January 2013. This document aims to seek clarity on disposal of E-Waste/Special waste generated on board which is essential for normal operation and maintenance of vessel together with development of adequate reception facility ashore. MEPC 65/7/8 (INTERTANKO) - Options for the management of boiler/economizer washdown water

This document comments on the draft amendments to the 2012 Guidelines for the implementation of MARPOL Annex V, as proposed in documents MEPC 65/7/2 and MEPC 65/7/3. Return to agenda item 7

Agenda item 11 – Report of Sub-Committees

MEPC 65/11 (Secretariat) - Outcome of DSC 17

This document provides the list of actions requested of the Committee on matters emanating from DSC 17. MEPC 65 is requested:

.1 note that the Sub-Committee agreed, in general, to have a new section in the future IMSBC Code relating to the revised MARPOL Annex V and that the next set of amendments (03-15) to the IMSBC Code would enter into force on 1 January 2017 and




.2 note the Sub-Committee's consideration on development of criteria for the evaluation of environmentally hazardous solid bulk cargoes in relation to the revised MARPOL Annex V and that the work on this output had been completed

MEPC 65/11/1 (Secretariat) - Outcome of FP 56

This document reports on the outcome of FP 56 on matters relevant to the work of the Committee. The following issues are addressed fire protection requirements for waste stowage spaces (resolution MEPC.76(40)). MEPC 65/11/2 (Secretariat) – Outcome of BLG 17

This document provides the list of actions requested of the Committee on matters emanating from BLG 17. MEPC 65 is invited to:

.1 endorse, subject to MSC 92's concurrent decision, the decisions taken by the Sub-Committee regarding the outcome of ESPH 18

.2 approve, subject to MSC 92's concurrent decision, the draft amendments to the IBC Code, with a view to subsequent adoption

.3 endorse the evaluation of two new substances and their consequential inclusion in the IBC Code;

.4 endorse the evaluation of cargo tank cleaning additives found to meet the requirements of regulation 13.5.2 of MARPOL Annex II, for inclusion in the next edition of the MEPC.2/Circular;

.5 endorse the evaluation of three trade-named mixture products for inclusion in List 3 of the MEPC.2/Circular with validity for all countries and no expiry date;

.6 adopt the draft MEPC resolution on 2013 amendments to the Revised Guidelines and Specifications for Oil Discharge Monitoring and Control Systems for Oil Tankers (resolution MEPC.108(49));

.7 approve, subject to MSC 92's concurrent decision, the draft MSC-MEPC circular on Guidance on the timing of replacement of existing certificates by revised certificates as a consequence of the entry into force of amendments to the IBC Code;

.8 approve the draft BWM Circular on Guidance on ballast water sampling and analysis for trial use in accordance with the BWM Convention and Guidelines (G2);

.9 consider the Recommendations related to the trial period for reviewing, improving and standardizing of the BWM circular on Guidance on ballast water sampling and analysis for trial use in accordance with the BWM Convention and Guidelines (G2), and take action as appropriate;

.10 adopt the draft MEPC resolution on information reporting on type approved ballast water management systems;

.11 approve the draft BWM circular on amendments to the Guidance for Administrations on the type approval process for ballast water management systems in accordance with Guidelines (G8) (BWM.2/Circ.28);

.12 approve the draft BWM circular on options for ballast water management for Offshore Support Vessels in accordance with the BWM Convention;

.13 approve the draft MEPC circular on Guidance for evaluating the 2011 Guidelines for the control and management of ships' biofouling to minimize the transfer of invasive aquatic species;

.14 note the progress made on the consideration of the impact on the Arctic of emissions of Black Carbon from international shipping and the establishment of a correspondence group to further progress the work;

.15 provide clear instruction to the Sub-Committee on specific issues pursuant to implementation of regulation 4 of MARPOL Annex VI to facilitate the development of the Guidelines pertaining to equivalents set forth in regulation 4 of MARPOL Annex VI and not covered by other guidelines;

.16 adopt the draft MEPC resolution on 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 (paragraph 11.50 and;

.17 approve the draft amendments to the Technical Code on Control of Emission of Nitrogen Oxides from Marine Diesel Engines (NOx Technical Code 2008), with a view to subsequent;

.18 approve the unified interpretation to regulation 13.2.2 of MARPOL Annex VI on the "time of the replacement or addition" of an engine for the applicable NOx Tier standard for the supplement to the IAPP Certificate;

.19 approve, subject to MSC 92's concurrent decision, the biennial agenda of the Sub-Committee for the 2014-2015 biennium and the outputs to be placed on the Committee's post-biennial agenda which are under the purview of the Sub-Committee;

.20 approve, subject to MSC 92's concurrent decision, the draft provisional agenda for BLG 18;

.21 note the report on the status of the Sub-Committee's planned outputs in the High-level Action Plan for the current biennium;




.22 approve, subject to MSC 92's concurrent decision, the holding of an intersessional meeting of the ESPH Working Group in; and

.23 approve the report in general. MEPC 65/11/3 (United States) - Outcome of BLG 17 - Guidelines for Equivalent Methods: Regional emissions averaging

The purpose of this document is to assist the Committee in its consideration of the BLG discussions regarding regulation 4 of MARPOL Annex VI equivalencies and emissions averaging of a group of ships within a defined geographic region for compliance with regulation 14. The United States considers that it may be appropriate to use "other measures" in regulation 4 of MARPOL Annex VI to develop an equivalency to regulation 14 for a designated fleet of ships over limited duration in a specific geographical region within an ECA. Further, the United States considers that, given the extensive research and analysis conducted to develop an ECA, it is appropriate to consult the port State prior to implementing an equivalency in the ECA. Given the narrow scope and limited applicability of these provisions it may not be necessary to include these provisions in guidelines. MEPC 65/11/4 (China) - Comments on the outcome of BLG 17

This document presents comments and proposals regarding the outcome of BLG 17, particularly concerning the black carbon issue and equivalent methods for emission reductions under regulation 4 of MARPOL Annex VI. China considers that:

Black carbon - to consider emission in Arctic

Sulphur averaging – to reject the proposal. MEPC 65/11/5 (FOEI, CSC, Pacific Environment and WWF) - Comments on the report of DE 57 – Incineration in polar waters (Polar Code)

In this submission, the co-sponsors recommend the inclusion of a provision in the draft Polar Code restricting shipboard incineration in polar waters. MEPC 65/11/6 (Secretariat) - Outcome of SLF 55

This document provides the list of actions requested of the Committee on matters emanating from SLF 55. MEPC 65 is invited to:

.1 approve the draft amendments to MARPOL Annex I, with a view to adoption at MEPC 66

.2 approve the draft amendments to the Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (BCH Code) with a view to adoption at MEPC 66;

.3 approve the draft amendments to the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (IBC Code), with a view to adoption at MEPC 66;

.4 approve the draft amendments to the Survey Guidelines under the Harmonized System of Survey and Certification (HSSC), 2011 (resolution A.1053(27)), with a view to subsequent adoption, for referral to the FSI Sub-Committee for inclusion in the appropriate revision of the HSSC Guidelines once the associated amendments to mandatory instruments have entered into force; and

.5 approve the draft Assembly resolution on Use of national tonnage in applying international conventions, with a view to adoption at A 28.

MEPC 65/11/7 (Secretariat) – Outcome of FSI 21

This document provides the list of actions requested of the Committee on matters emanating from FSI 21. MEPC 65 is invited to:

.1 approve, subject to MSC's and FAL's concurrent decisions, the draft FAL.2-MEPC.1-MSC.1 circular on list of certificates and documents required to be carried on board ships;

.2 endorse, subject to MSC's concurrent decision, the recommendation to FAL 38 that certificates carried on board have to be valid and drawn up in the form corresponding to the model where required by the relevant international convention and that a certificate may also be considered as "original" or "authentic" while containing an "authorized" electronically applied signature or stamp;

.3 approve, subject to MSC's concurrent decision, the draft Assembly resolution on Notification and circulation through the GISIS, prior to submission to the Assembly at its twenty-eighth session for adoption ;

.4 approve amended circulars MEPC/Circ.470 on Waste reception facility reporting requirements, MEPC.1/Circ.469/Rev.1 on Revised consolidated format for reporting alleged inadequacies of port reception facilities, MEPC.1/Circ.644 on Standard format for the advance notification form for waste




delivery to port reception facilities, MEPC.1/Circ.645 on Standard format for the waste delivery receipt, and MEPC.1/Circ.671 on Guide to good practice for port reception facility providers and users; and request the Secretariat to reissue them as a matter of urgency with the exception of circular MEPC/Circ.470, which should only be reissued after the entry into force of the amendments on regional agreements under MARPOL on 1 August 2013;

.5 approve, subject to MSC's concurrent decision, the draft Assembly resolution on Guidelines to assist investigators in the implementation of the Casualty Investigation Code (resolution MSC.255(84)) to revoke resolutions A.849(20) and A.884(21), prior to submission to the Assembly at its twenty-eighth session for adoption;

.6 approve, subject to MSC's concurrent decision, the draft circular MSC-MEPC.3 on Revised harmonized reporting procedures – Reports required under SOLAS regulations I/21 and a XI-1/6, and MARPOL, articles 8 and 12 to supersede MSC-MEPC.3/Circ.3;

.7 approve, subject to MSC's concurrent decision, the draft amendments to the Survey Guidelines under the Harmonized System of Survey and Certification, 2011 (resolution A.1053(27)), together with the text of the draft Assembly resolution, prior to submission to the Assembly at its twenty-eighth session for adoption;

.8 approve, subject to MSC's concurrent decision, the 2013 non-exhaustive list of obligations under instruments relevant to the IMO Instruments Implementation Code (III Code), together with the text of the draft Assembly resolution, prior to submission to the Assembly at its twenty-eighth session for adoption;

.9 approve, subject to MSC's concurrent decision, the draft MSC-MEPC.5 circular on the unified interpretation of the application of regulations governed by the building contract date, the keel laying date and the delivery date for the requirements of the SOLAS and MARPOL Conventions;

.10 approve, subject to MSC's concurrent decision, the Sub-Committee's proposed biennial agenda for the 2014-2015 biennium and provisional agenda for its next session; and

.11 note the status of planned outputs of the High-level Action Plan of the Organization. MEPC 65/11/8 (Secretariat) – Outcome of DE 57

This document provides the list of actions requested of the Committee on matters emanating from DE 57. MEPC 65 is invited to

.1 approve the draft MEPC circular on Amendments to the Unified Interpretation to regulation 12.2 of MARPOL Annex I (MEPC.1/Circ.753):

.2 note that, while the Sub-Committee completed its work on the Standard Specification for Shipboard Incinerators (resolution MEPC.76(40), as amended by resolution MEPC.93(45)), some delegations were of the view that this matter should be further considered and questioned the application of relevant sections to passenger and cruise ships only;

.3 note that the Sub-Committee, having agreed to the need to update the definition section as well as references to the MARPOL and SOLAS Conventions and IEC Standards in the Standard Specification for Shipboard Incinerators, requested the Secretariat to update the aforementioned definitions and references and submit a relevant document to MEPC 66;

.4 consider the following issues regarding the draft Polar Code and advise the Sub-Committee accordingly: .1 requirements addressing the discharge of grey water in polar waters (DE 57/11/9); .2 requirements banning the use of heavy fuel oil (HFO) on ships operating in Arctic waters (DE 57/11/9

and DE 57/11/11); .3 requirements for the mitigation of black carbon emissions from shipping in polar waters (DE 57/11/20);

and .4 application of EEDI regulations to ships with a high independent icebreaking capability (DE 57/11/8 and

DE 57/11/16); .5 consider the report of the Polar Code Working Group (DE 57/WP.6), and in particular draft chapter 15 of

the Polar Code (DE 57/WP.6, annex), reproduced in the annex for ease of reference, as an urgent matter, with a view to agreement in principle; and

.6 approve the request for an intersessional meeting of the Polar Code Working Group in the autumn of 2013, for submission to C110 for endorsement.

Return to agenda item 11




Agenda item 12 – Work of other bodies

MEPC 65/12 (Secretariat) - Outcome of the one hundred and ninth session of the Council (C 109) Review and reform of the Organization

This document reports on the outcome of the 109th session of the Council which is of relevance to the work of the Committee. C109 addressed the following:

Voluntary IMO Member State Audit Scheme

Consideration of the report of the Marine Environment Protection Committee

External relations

MEPC 65/12/1 (Secretariat) - Outcome of the one hundred and ninth session of the Council (C 109) Review and reform of the Organization

This document provides the outcome of C 109 on matters related to the review and reform mechanism established by the Secretary-General and requests the Committee to consider a number of measures to enhance the efficiency of the Organization. MEPC 65/12/2 (Secretariat) - Outcome of MSC 91

This document provides the list of actions requested of the Committee on matters emanating from MSC 91. MEPC 65 is requested:

.1 note the concurrent approval of MSC-MEPC.2/Circ.11 on Interim Guidelines for determining minimum propulsion power to maintain the manoeuvrability of ships in adverse conditions;

.2 note the concurrent adoption, by resolution MSC.340(91), of the amendments to chapters 17, 18 and 19 of the IBC Code, which are identical to the amendments to the Code adopted by resolution MEPC.225(64);

.3 note the concurrent decision on how to make the Polar Code mandatory, in particular that the structure the draft Polar should have a general part, a part on safety measures and a part on pollution prevention measures;

.4 note the concurrent decision to invite interested Member States to submit proposals on draft guidelines on communication of information under IMO instruments to a future session, in particular on domestic legislation, including the frequency of such reporting and the language in which information should be provided;

.5 note the concurrent decision to instruct the FSI Sub-Committee to examine the difficulties encountered by Member States in complying with the various mandatory reporting requirements, while taking into account the establishment of the Ad Hoc Steering Group for Reducing Administrative Requirements (SG-RAR), with a view to avoiding any duplication of work;

.6 note the relevant actions taken regarding the IMO Instruments Implementation Code (III Code);

.7 note the relevant actions taken regarding the draft Code for recognized organizations (RO Code);

.8 note the concurrent approval of the draft Assembly resolution on Revised Guidelines on implementation of the ISM Code by Administrations;

.9 note the concurrent approval of approved MSC-MEPC.7/Circ.8 on Revised Guidelines for the operational implementation of the ISM Code by Companies;

.10 note the outcome of the preliminary discussions on matters related to the review and reform initiative, in particular that the Secretariat has been requested to prepare a detailed proposal regarding the sub-committee restructuring for consideration at MEPC 65 and MSC 92;and

.11 note the concurrent approval for a meeting of the ESPH Working Group to be held in 2013

MEPC 65/12/2/Add.1 (Secretariat) - Outcome of MSC 91 concerning formal safety assessment (FSA)

This document reports on the outcome of MSC 91 concerning formal safety assessment (FSA). MEPC 65 is invited to:

.1 approve the draft MSC-MEPC circular on the Revised Guidelines for Formal Safety Assessment (FSA) for use in the IMO rule-making process;

.2 approve the draft MSC-MEPC circular on Guidelines for the application of Human Element Analysing Process (HEAP) to the IMO rule-making process;and

.3 note the FSA study on crude oil tankers was finished and action took by MSC 91;




MEPC 65/12/3 (Secretary General) - Restructuring of the Sub-Committees

This document contains a detailed proposal on the proposed sub-committee restructuring, including draft terms of reference of each sub-committee, biennial and provisional agendas for each body and a provisional meeting programme for 2014. MEPC 65/12/4 (Secretariat) - Urgent matters emanating from FAL 38

This document reports on the urgent matters emanating from FAL 38 of relevance to the work of the Committee. It include discussions on “List of certificates and documents required to be carried on board ships”. MEPC 65/INF.16 (Secretary General) - Anticipated costs and benefits related to the proposed reduction in the number of sub-committees

This document provides information on the anticipated costs and benefits related to the preliminary proposals for a reduction in the number of sub-committees from 9 to 7.



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