1
Annex I of
the MARPOL 73/78 contains certain regulations and unified interpretations
related to equipment for the storage, handling and disposal of oily
residues and engine-room oily bilge-water.
2 In the continuous review by the MEPC
of appropriate technology for fulfilment of the Convention requirements,
substantial information has been collected which is valuable in the
design, approval and surveying of installations in engine-rooms for
systems handling oily bilge-water, and oily residues, but does not
form part of the Convention regulations or the related interpretations.
3 The MEPC had decided that this information
is, nevertheless, of substantial value to Administrations, shipowners
and shipbuilders and, accordingly, decided that the dissemination
of the information should be in the format of an MEPC circular.
4 The information contained in these
Guidelines should be regarded as guidance in achieving an efficient
and effective system for the handling of oily bilge-water and oily
residues for new buildings and, where applicable and reasonable, for
ships which are in service. The information should be considered in
conjunction with specific conditions and circumstances, shipowners'
and shipbuilders' practices, classification society rules, Administration
requirements, etc., applicable to specific ship.