Annex - Amendments to the NOx Technical Code 2008 (Electronic Record Books and Certification requirements for SCR systems)
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Annex - Amendments to the NOx Technical Code 2008 (Electronic Record Books and Certification requirements for SCR systems)

This document has been consolidated into NOX Technical Code 2008

Chapter 1 – General

1.3 Definitions

1 A new paragraph 1.3.20 is added as follows:

  • "1.3.20 Electronic Record Book means a device or system, approved by the Administration, used to electronically record the entries required under this Code in lieu of a hard copy record book. "

Chapter 2 – Surveys and certification

2.2 Procedures for pre-certification of an engine

2 Paragraph 2.2.5.1 is replaced by the following:

  • ".1 Where a NOX-reducing device is to be included within the EIAPP certification, it must be recognized as a component of the engine, and its presence shall be recorded in the engine's Technical File. The applicable test procedure shall be performed and the combined engine/NOX-reducing device shall be approved and pre-certified by the Administration taking into account Guidelines developed by the Organizationfootnote. However, the pre-certification in accordance with the procedure not involving the testing for the combined engine/NOX-reducing device on a test bed as given by the Guidelines developed by the Organization is subject to the limitations given in paragraph 2.2.4.2."

Chapter 6 – Procedures for demonstrating compliance with NOX emission limits on board

6.2.2 Documentation for an engine parameter check method

3 In paragraph 6.2.2.7.1, after the words "a record book", the words "or electronic record bookfootnote" are inserted.

Appendix I

Form of EIAPP Certificate

4 In the introductory paragraph, the words "by resolution MEPC.176(58) in 2008" are deleted.


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