1 In accordance with the provisions of regulation 13.7.1 of MARPOL Annex
VI, a communication has been received from the Administration of Germany
concerning certification of an approved method for marine diesel engines.
The details are annexed hereto, and hereby circulated to Parties to
MARPOL Annex VI and Member States of the Organization for information
and appropriate action.
2 It should be noted that, for marine diesel engines
with a power output of more than 5,000 kW and a per cylinder displacement
at or above 90 litres installed on a ship constructed on or after
1 January 1990 but prior to 1 January 2000, installation of an approved
method is required if the approved method for those engines have been
certified by an Administration of a Party, or alternatively, for such
engines, certification as provided for under regulation 13.7.1.2 of MARPOL Annex
VI.
3 As the Administration of Germany notified the
Organization of the certification of an approved method for engines
specified in the annex to this circular on 4 February 2011, installation
of the method for those engines will be mandatory no later than the
first renewal survey for the ship's International Air Pollution Prevention
Certificate, which occurs on or after 5 February 2012, subject to
commercial availability.
4 Member Governments are invited to bring this
circular to the attention of their Administrations, relevant shipping
organizations, recognized organizations, shipping companies and other
stakeholders, and encourage them to take action as appropriate.