(A) 4 Guidelines for
the Surveys for the International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate
and the NOx Technical Code
(AI) 4.1 Initial
surveys – see part "General", section 4.1
(AI) 4.1.1 For air pollution prevention
the examination of plans and designs should consist of:
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(AI) 4.1.1.1 examining the arrangements for systems
using ozone-depleting substances (MARPOL Annex VI reg.12);
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(AI) 4.1.1.2 examining the arrangements for NOx emission
control, if applicable (MARPOL Annex VI reg.13);
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(AI) 4.1.1.3 examining the arrangements for SOx and
particulate matter control, if applicable (MARPOL Annex VI reg.14);
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(AI) 4.1.1.4 examining the arrangements for vapour
collection systems, if applicable (MARPOL Annex VI reg.15 and MSC/Circ.585);
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(AI) 4.1.1.5 examining the arrangements for shipboard
incinerators, if applicable (MARPOL Annex VI reg.16).
(AI) 4.1.2 For air pollution prevention the survey
should consist of:
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(AI) 4.1.2.1 Ozone-depleting substances
(MARPOL Annex VI reg.12):
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(AI) 4.1.2.1.2 confirming that no installation
or equipment containing ozone depleting substances has been installed
after 19 May 2005, other than hydro-chlorofluorocarbons (MARPOL Annex
VI reg.12.3.1);
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(AI) 4.1.2.1.3 confirming that no installation
or equipment containing hydro-chlorofluorocarbons are fitted after
1 January 2020 (MARPOL Annex VI reg.12.3.2);
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(AI) 4.1.2.2 Nitrogen oxide emissions from marine
diesel engines (MARPOL Annex VI reg.13):
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(AI) 4.1.2.3 Sulphur Oxides and Particulate Matter
(MARPOL Annex VI reg.14):
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(AI) 4.1.2.4 Volatile Organic Compounds
(MARPOL Annex VI reg.15) (if
applicable):
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(AI) 4.1.2.4.1 confirming the satisfactory installation
of the vapour collection piping;
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(AI) 4.1.2.4.2 confirming the satisfactory installation
and operation of the means provided to eliminate the collection of
condensation in the system, such as drains in low points of the line
end;
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(AI) 4.1.2.4.3 confirming the satisfactory installation
and operation of the isolation valves at the vapour manifolds;
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(AI) 4.1.2.4.4 confirming that the ends of each
line are properly identified as vapour collection lines;
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(AI) 4.1.2.4.5 confirming that the vapour collection
flanges are in accordance with the IMO guidelines and industrial standards;
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(AI) 4.1.2.5 Shipboard Incinerators
(MARPOL Annex VI reg.16) (installed
on or after 1 January 2000):
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(AI) 4.1.2.5.1 confirming the satisfactory installation
and operation of each incinerator;
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(AI) 4.1.2.5.2 confirming that the manufacturer's
name, incinerator model number/type and capacity in heat units per
hour is permanently marked on the incinerator.
(AI) 4.1.3 For air pollution prevention
the check that certificates and other relevant documentation have
been placed on board should consist of:
(AI) 4.1.4 For air pollution prevention
the completion of the initial survey should consist of:
(AA) 4.2 Annual surveys
– see "General", section 4.2
(AA) 4.2.1 For air pollution prevention the examination
of current certificates and other records should consist of:
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(AA) 4.2.1.1 checking the validity,
as appropriate, of the Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate, the
Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate and the Cargo Ship Safety Construction
Certificate or the Cargo Ship Safety Certificate;
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(AA) 4.2.1.2 checking the validity of
the Safety Management Certificate (SMC) and that a copy of the Document
of Compliance (DOC) is on board, where applicable;
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(AA) 4.2.1.3 checking the validity of
the International Load Line Certificate or International Load Line
Exemption Certificate;
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(AA) 4.2.1.4 checking the validity of the International
Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate;
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(AA) 4.2.1.4bis
checking, when appropriate,
the validity of the International Pollution Prevention Certificate
for the Carriage of Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk;
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(AA) 4.2.1.4ter
checking, when appropriate,
the validity of the International Sewage Pollution Prevention Certificate;
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(AA) 4.2.1.4quad
confirming, when
appropriate, the validity of the International Energy Efficiency Certificate
(MARPOL Annex VI, regs. 6.4 and 6.5)
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(AA) 4.2.1.5 checking the certificates
of class, if the ship is classed with a classification society;
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(AA) 4.2.1.6 checking, when appropriate,
the validity of the International Certificate of Fitness for the Carriage
of Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk or the Certificate of Fitness for the
Carriage of Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk;
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(AA) 4.2.1.7 checking that the ship's
complement complies with the Minimum Safe Manning Document (SOLAS
74/88, regulation V/13(b));
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(AA) 4.2.1.8 checking that the master,
officers and ratings are certificated as required by the STCW Convention;
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(AA) 4.2.1.9 checking whether any new
equipment has been fitted and, if so, confirming that it has been
approved before installation and that any changes are reflected in
the appropriate certificate.
(AA) 4.2.2 For air pollution prevention the annual
survey should consist of the following:
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(AA) 4.2.2.1 General:
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(AA) 4.2.2.2 Documentation:
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(AA) 4.2.2.2.1 confirm that there is an Ozone
Depleting Substances Record Book, if applicable (MARPOL Annex VI reg.12.6);
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(AA) 4.2.2.2.2 confirm that there are Engine International
Air Pollution Prevention (EIAPP) Certificates for each marine diesel
engine, required to be certified, as described in chapter 2.1 of the NOx Technical
Code;
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(AA) 4.2.2.2.3 confirm that there is on board
an approved Technical File for each marine diesel engine required
to be certified;
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(AA) 4.2.2.2.4 confirm that there is a record
book of engine parameters for each marine diesel engine required to
be certified in the case where the engine parameter check method is
used as a means of onboard NOx verification (NOx Technical
Code para. 6.2.3);
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(AA) 4.2.2.2.5 confirm that there is an approved
onboard monitoring manual for each marine diesel engine required to
be certified in the case where the direct measurement and monitoring
method is to be used as a means of onboard NOx verification
(NOx Technical Code para. 6.4.17.1);
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(AA) 4.2.2.2.6 confirm that there are written
procedures covering fuel change over, where applicable;
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(AA) 4.2.2.2.7 confirm that there is a record
of fuel changeover, where applicable, and that this record should
take the form of a log-book as prescribed by the Administration (MARPOL
Annex VI reg.14.6)footnote;
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(AA) 4.2.2.2.8 confirm that there is for each
Exhaust Gas Cleaning System (EGCS)-SOx either a SOx Emission
Control Area (SECAfootnote) Compliance
Certificate for the EGCS-SOx, or an Onboard Monitoring
Manual (OMM) as appropriate, plus in either cases a SECA Compliance
Plan (regulation 4 of Annex VI)
or approved documentation in respect of other technological means
of achieving compliance;
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(AA) 4.2.2.2.9 confirm that there is a VOC Management
Plan, if required (MARPOL Annex VI reg.15.6);
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(AA) 4.2.2.2.10 confirm that there is a transfer
procedure, if required, for the VOC collection system;
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(AA) 4.2.2.2.11 confirm that there is, if required,
an IMO Type Approval Certificate for each incinerator on board (MARPOL
Annex VI reg.16.6.1);
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(AA) 4.2.2.2.12 confirm that there is an instruction
manual for each incinerator if required (MARPOL Annex VI reg.16.7);
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(AA) 4.2.2.2.13 confirm that records documenting
training of the crew in operating each incinerator, if required;
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(AA) 4.2.2.2.14 confirm that there are the required
bunker delivery notes on board and the required fuel oil samples are
kept under the ships control (MARPOL Annex VI reg.18) or other relevant documentation;
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(AA) 4.2.2.3 Systems containing ozone-depleting
substances, if fitted:
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(AA) 4.2.2.3.1 confirm that no new installation
or equipment containing ozone depleting substances except those covered
by (AA) 4.2.2.3.2 have been fitted to the ship after 19 May 2005 (MARPOL
Annex VI reg.12.3.1);
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(AA) 4.2.2.3.2 confirm that no installations containing
hydro-chlorofluocarbons have been fitted after 1 January 2020 (MARPOL
Annex VI reg.12.3.2);
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(AA) 4.2.2.3.3 examine externally any installation
or equipment as far as practicable to ensure satisfactory maintenance
and that there are no emissions of ozone-depleting substances;
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(AA) 4.2.2.3.4 confirm through documentary evidence
that there has been no deliberate emission of ozone-depleting substance;
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(AA) 4.2.2.4 Nitrogen oxide emissions from each
diesel marine diesel engine:
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(AA) 4.2.2.4.1 confirm that each marine
diesel engine has been operated as required in accordance with its
applicable NOx emission limit(s);
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(AA) 4.2.2.4.2 confirm that no marine
diesel engine been subject to major conversion in the intervening
period;
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(AA) 4.2.2.4.3 if engine parameter check
method is used:
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(AA) 4.2.2.4.3.1 review engine documentation contained
in the Technical File and the record book of engine parameters to
check, as far as practicable, engine rating, duty and limitation/restrictions
as given in the Technical File;
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(AA) 4.2.2.4.3.2 confirm that the engine has not
undergone any modifications or adjustments outside the options and
ranges permitted in the Technical File since the last survey;
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(AA) 4.2.2.4.3.3 conduct survey as detailed in
the Technical File;
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(AA) 4.2.2.4.4 if the simplified method
is used:
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(AA) 4.2.2.4.4.1 review engine documentation contained
in the Technical File;
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(AA) 4.2.2.4.4.2 confirm that the test procedure
is acceptable to the Administration;
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(AA) 4.2.2.4.4.3 confirm that the analysers, engine
performance sensors, ambient condition measurement equipment, span
check gases and other test equipment are the correct type and have
been calibrated in accordance with the NOx Technical Code;
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(AA) 4.2.2.4.4.4 confirm that the correct test
cycle, as defined in the engine's Technical File, is used for this
onboard confirmation test measurements;
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(AA) 4.2.2.4.4.5 ensure that a fuel sample is
taken during the test and submitted for analysis;
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(AA) 4.2.2.4.4.6 witness the test and confirm
that a copy of the test report has been submitted for approval on
completion of the test;
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(AA) 4.2.2.4.5 if the direct measurement
and monitoring method is used:
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(AA) 4.2.2.4.5.1 review the Technical File and
the onboard monitoring manual that the arrangements are as approved;
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(AA) 4.2.2.4.5.2 the procedures to be checked
in the direct monitoring and measure method and the data obtained
as given in the approved onboard monitoring manual should be followed
(NOx Technical Code para.6.4.16.1);
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(AA) 4.2.2.4.6 for a marine diesel engine with
an output of more than 5,000 kW and a per cylinder displacement at
or above 90 litres/cylinder installed on ships constructed between
1 January 1990 and 31 December 1999, check whether:
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.1 an approved method exists;
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.2 an approved method is not commercially available;
or
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.3 that an approved method is installed and where
this is the case, that there is an approved method file,
and apply the verification procedures as given in the approved
method file;
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.4 or that the engine has been certified, confirming
that it operates within the limits set forth for Tier I, Tier II or
Tier III (MARPOL Annex VI, reg. 13.7.3);
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(AA) 4.2.2.5 Sulphur Oxides and Particulate
Matter:
confirming, if appropriate, that:
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.1 satisfactory arrangements are in place for
using compliant fuel as required; or
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.2 satisfactory installation and operation of
the fuel switching arrangements are in place when tanks are provided
for different grades of fuel, including records of the changeover
to and from low sulphur fuel during transit through an emission control
area established for SOx and particulate matter control;
or
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.3 satisfactory installation and operation of
the exhaust gas cleaning system or other technological methods are
examined, (MARPOL Annex VI reg.4);
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(AA) 4.2.2.6 Volatile Organic Compounds
(VOCs):
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(AA) 4.2.2.6.1 confirm that the vapour collect
system, if required, is maintained in accordance with its approved
arrangement;
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(AA) 4.2.2.6.2 for ships carrying crude oil, confirm
the VOC management plan has been implemented as appropriate;
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(AA) 4.2.2.7 Incineration:
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(AA) 4.2.2.7.1 confirm that prohibited materials
have not been incinerated;
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(AA) 4.2.2.7.2 confirm that shipboard incineration
of sewage sludge or sludge oil in boilers or marine power plants is
not undertaken while the ship is inside ports, harbours or estuaries;
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(AA) 4.2.2.8 Incinerators (installed
on or after 1 January 2000):
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(AA) 4.2.2.8.1 confirm that operators have been
trained as required;
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(AA) 4.2.2.8.2 confirm from an external examination
that each incinerator is in a generally satisfactory condition and
free from leaks of gas or smoke;
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(AA) 4.2.2.8.3 confirm that combustion chamber
outlet temperatures have been maintained as required;
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(AA) 4.2.2.8.4 confirm that each incinerator is
maintained according to its approved arrangement.
(AA) 4.2.3 Fuel Oil Quality:
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(AA) 4.2.3.1 confirm that Bunker Delivery Notes
as required conform to the requirements of MARPOL Annex VI, Appendix V;
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(AA) 4.2.3.2 confirm that MARPOL samples as required
are retained on board and labels duly completed or otherwise retained
under the ship's control;
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(AA) 4.2.3.3 confirm that documentation in lieu
of that required by (AA) 4.2.3.1 or 4.2.3.2 is available on board.
(AA) 4.2.4 For air pollution prevention
the completion of the annual survey should consist of:
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(AA) 4.2.4.1 after a satisfactory survey, endorsing
the International Air Pollution Prevention certificate;
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(AA) 4.2.4.2 if a survey shows that the condition
of the ship or its equipment is unsatisfactory – see "General", section 4.8.
(Ain) 4.3 Intermediate
surveys – see "General", section 4.3
(Ain) 4.3.1 For air pollution prevention the examination
of current certificates and other records should consist of:
(Ain) 4.3.2 For air pollution prevention the intermediate
survey should consist of:
(Ain) 4.3.3 For air pollution prevention the completion
of the intermediate survey should consist of:
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(Ain) 4.3.3.1 after a satisfactory survey, endorsing
the International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate;
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(Ain) 4.3.3.2 if a survey shows that the condition
of the ship or its equipment is unsatisfactory see "General", section 4.8.
(AR) 4.4 Renewal
surveys – see "General", section 4.5
(AR) 4.4.1 For air pollution prevention
the examination of current certificates and other records should consist
of:
(AR) 4.4.2 For air pollution prevention the renewal
survey should consist of:
(AR) 4.4.3 For air pollution prevention
the completion of the renewal survey should consist of:
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