1.2.1 This Code applies to all diesel engines
with a power output of more than 130 kW which are installed, or are
designed and intended for installation, on board any ship subject
to Annex VI, with the exception of those engines described in paragraph 1(b) of regulation 13. Regarding
the requirements for survey and certification under regulation 5 of Annex VI, this Code
addresses only those requirements applicable to an engine's compliance
with the NOx emission limits.
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 NOx limits
of regulation 13 of Annex VI
if it can be demonstrated that the weighted NOx emissions
from the engine are within those limits at the initial certification,
intermediate surveys and such other surveys as are required.