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  1 A communication was received from the Administration of Denmark concerning certification of an approved method for marine diesel engine MAN B&W S70MC. The details were annexed to MEPC/Circ.764 dated 12 August 2011.

  2 The Administration of Denmark has provided additional information on which engines are covered by the approved Method. In accordance with the provisions of regulation 13.7.1 of MARPOL Annex VI, a copy of the information, set out in the annex, is circulated to Parties to MARPOL Annex VI and Member States of the Organization for information and appropriate action.

  3 It should be noted that, for marine diesel engines with a power output of more than 5,000 kW and a per cylinder displacement at or above 90 litres installed on a ship constructed on or after 1 January 1990 but prior to 1 January 2000, installation of an approved method is required if the approved method for that engine has been certified by an Administration of a Party or alternatively, certification as provided for under regulation 13.7.1.2 of MARPOL Annex VI.

  4 As the Administration of Denmark notified the certification of the approved method for engines specified in the annex to this circular on 11 August 2011, installation of the method for such engines will be mandatory no later than the first renewal survey for the International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate, which occurs on or after 12 August 2012, subject to commercial availability.

  5 Member Governments are invited to bring this circular to the attention of their Administrations, relevant shipping organizations, recognized organizations, shipping companies and other stakeholders, and encourage them to take action as appropriate.

Parent topic: MEPC.1/Circular.764/Add.1 – Information on an Approved Method under MARPOL Annex VI – (15 September 2011)Communication received from the Administration of Denmark
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