1 In accordance with the provisions of regulation 13.7.1 of MARPOL Annex
VI, a communication has been received from the Administration of Denmark
concerning certification of an approved method for marine diesel engine
MAN B&W S70MC. 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 that engine has been
certified by an Administration of a Party, or alternatively, certification
as provided for under regulation 13.7.1.2 of
MARPOL Annex VI.
3 As the Administration of Denmark notified the
certification of the approved method for engines specified in the
annex to this circular on 11 August 2011, installation of the method
for such engines will be mandatory no later than the first renewal
survey for the International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate,
which occurs on or after 12 August 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.