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Annex - Amendments to the Revised Guidelines and Specifications for Pollution Prevention Equipment for Machinery Space Bilges of Ships

This document has been consolidated into resolution MEPC.107(49)

1 In paragraphs 1.2.1, 1.2.2.1, 2.1 and 3.1, the references to "regulation 16" are replaced with "regulation 14".

2 In paragraphs 2.2 and 3.3 and appendix 2, the references to "regulation 16(5)" are replaced with "regulation 14.7".

3 Section 4.2.11 is replaced by the following:

"4.2.11 The validity of calibration certificates should be checked at IOPP annual/intermediate/renewal surveys. The accuracy of 15 ppm bilge alarms is to be checked by calibration and testing of the equipment conducted by a manufacturer or persons authorized by the manufacturer and should be done at intervals not exceeding five years after its commissioning, or within the term specified in the manufacturer's instructions, whichever is shorter. Alternatively the unit may be replaced by a calibrated 15 ppm bilge alarm. The calibration certificate for the 15 ppm bilge alarm, certifying the date of the last calibration check, should be retained on board for inspection purposes.

Parent topic: Resolution MEPC.285(70) - Amendments to the Revised Guidelines and Specifications for Pollution Prevention Equipment for Machinery Space Bilges of Ships - (Adopted On 28 October 2016)
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