1.2.1 This Code applies to all marine diesel engines
with a power output of more than 130 kW that are installed, or are
designed and intended for installation, on board any ship subject
to Annex VI and to which regulation
13 applies. Regarding the requirements for survey and certification
under regulation 5, this Code
addresses only those requirements applicable to an engine’s
compliance with the applicable NOx emission limit.
1.2.2 For the purpose of the application of this
Code, Administrations are entitled to delegate all functions required
of an Administration by this Code to an organization authorized to
act on behalf of the Administrationfootnote.
In every case, the Administration assumes full responsibility for
the survey and certificate.
1.2.3 For the purpose of this Code, an engine
shall be considered to be operated in compliance with the applicable
NOx limit of regulation
13 if it can be demonstrated that the weighted NOx emissions
from the engine are within those limits at the initial certification,
annual, intermediate and renewal surveys and such other surveys as
are required.