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Introduction

The 64th session of the IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 64) will be held from 1 to 5 October 2012, at the IMO headquarters in London. This briefing summarises subjects under discussion which are relevant to the work of Lloyd's Register Group Limited. Documents made available up to 3 September 2012 have been taken into consideration. Due attention should be made to the “Advice” and “Application” sections where provided. A full list of documents submitted under agenda items that are relevant to the work of relevant to the work of Lloyd's Register Group Limited are found in Annex 1 below.

Harmful aquatic organisms in ballast water and other Interpretations of, and amendments to, MARPOL and related instruments (Agenda item 2 and part of 7)

Overview MEPC 64 will continue to address the approval of the new products and various interpretations for the implementation of the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships’ Ballast Water and Sediment, 2004 (BWM Convention). MEPC 64 will also address various aspects on implementation of the BWM Convention, as well other interpretations of, and amendments to, MARPOL and related instruments. Reference is also to be made matters relating to the retention of black and grey water submitted under agenda item 7. The following are the elements of discussion: • Approval of the systems (MEPC 64/2, MEPC 64/2/1, MEPC 64/2/2, MEPC 64/2/3, MEPC 34/2/4, MEPC

64/2/5, MEPC 64/INF.4, MEPC 64/INF.12, MEPC 64/INF13, MEPC 64/INF.18, MEPC 64/INF.20, MEPC 64/INF.26)

• Report on GESAMP-Ballast Water Working Group (MEPC 64/2/6, MEPC 64/2/7, MEPC 64/2/19) • Updated data and information on the status of ballast water management system installation (MEPC 64/2/8,

MEPC 64/2/10, MEPC 63/2/13,MEPC 64/INF.5, MEPC 64/INF.19, MEPC 64/INF.27) • Ballast water treatment technology: an update to the Industry Guide (MEPC 64/INF.13) • Interpretation on Major conversion - application after installation (MEPC 64/2/11) • Application of the BWM Convention to MODU (MEPC 64/2/9) • Application of the BWM Convention to Offshore Support Vessels (MEPC 64/2/14, MEPC 64/2/20)) • Self-monitoring of BWMS (MEPC 64/2/15) • Concerns over practical implementation (MEPC 64/2/16, MEPC 64/2/18) • Consideration of amending the Guidelines for approval of ballast water management systems (G8) (MEPC

64/2/17) • Stowage of grey and black water in the ballast tank (MEPC 64/7/2, MEPC 64/7/7) • Matters relating to coating systems (MEPC 64/2/21, MEPC 64/INF.16, MEPC 64/INF.21) • Call for full transparency in support of confident Ballast Water Management (MEPC 64/2/12) • Discharge of Settled-out Water during Oil Spill Recovery Operations (MEPC 64/7) • Entry in the supplement to the International Air Pollution Prevention (IAPP) Certificate (MEPC 64/7/3) • Recording of incinerator capacity on the supplement to the IOPP Certificate (MEPC 64/7/4) • International Sewage Pollution Prevention Certificate - capacity issue (MEPC 64/7/5) • Considerations on exemption of survey and certification requirements for unmanned and non-self-propelled

barge with no machinery (MEPC 64/7/6) • Matters relevant to MARPOL Annex V - cargo residue and cargo hold washing water (MEPC 64/7/8, MEPC

64/6/9)


Background The BWM Convention will enter into force 12 months after ratification by 30 States, representing 35% of world merchant shipping tonnage. To date (31 August 2012), 35 States representing 27.95% of the world merchant shipping tonnage have ratified this Convention. Lloyd’s Register has produced a guideline on BWM Convention and available technologies. This is available on Lloyd’s Register website: http://www.lr.org/documents/202264-ballast-water-treatment-systems--guidance-for-ship-operators-on-procurement-installation-and-operation.aspx Lloyd’s Register’s position • Updated data and information on the status of ballast water management system installation (MEPC 64/2/8,

MEPC 64/2/10, MEPC 63/2/13,MEPC 64/INF.5, MEPC 64/INF.19, MEPC 64/INF.27, MEPC 64/INF.33) Lloyd’s Register appreciates the information provided. • Interpretation on Major conversion - application after installation (MEPC 64/2/11) The document points out a very valid discussion. • Stowage of grey and black water in the ballast tank (MEPC 64/7/2, MEPC 64/7/7) Lloyd’s Register welcomes discussion on this point. Clear agreements on this issue will help the industry implement the requirements. Advice to clients Some of the discussion may result in amendments to existing IMO instruments. The details will be advised in Lloyd’s Register’s summary report on MEPC 64. Lloyd’s Register will also provide a set of documents for proper implementation of revised MARPOL Annex V entering into force on 1 January 2013 as given under the above “Lloyd’s Register’s position. For advice relating to the BWM convention, please see below – Shipbuilders and designers: Subject to the final approval by the Flag Administration, the new approval of the Ballast Treatment Systems at MEPC will provide wider range of choice for builders. Manufacturers: Once the systems proposed are approved by IMO, approval by a Flag Administration must be arranged. Flag Administrations and Recognized Organizations: To monitor the development at MEPC 64 with regard to basic/final approval of the system and various interpretations as well as discussion on implementation. Applicability For MARPOL items, applicability is to be advised in Lloyd’s Register’s summary report on MEPC 64. As the BWM Convention has not entered into force yet, the requirements are not applicable. However, once the Convention enters into force, it will apply to all ships carrying seawater ballast except for:

1. granted to a ship or ships on a voyage or voyages between specified ports or locations; or to a ship which operates exclusively between specified ports or locations;

2. effective for a period of no more than five years subject to intermediate review; 3. granted to ships that do not mix ballast water or sediments other than between the ports or locations

specified in 1 above; and 4. granted based on the Guidelines on risk assessment developed by the Organization.

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Recycling of ships (Agenda item 3)

Overview MEPC 64 will address the report of the correspondence group (MEPC 64/3/2, MEPC 64/3/3) including developments on the following work:


• Draft Guidelines for Safe and Environmentally Sound Ship Recycling (Facility guideline); • Draft 2012 Guidelines for authorisation of ship recycling facilities; and • Draft Guidelines for Survey and Certification of Ships There is a submission documents on the above guideline (MEPC 64/3/5). Further, the following proposals will be discussed • Proposed amendments to the 2011 Guidelines for the Development of the Inventory of Hazardous Materials

(resolution MEPC.197(62)) (MEPC 64/3, MEPC 64/3/4). And there is information from the Secretariat on the calculation of recycling capacity for meeting the entry into force conditions of the Hong Kong Convention (MEPC 64/INF.2) Background On 15 May 2009, at a Diplomatic Conference in Hong Kong, the International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships was adopted. The Convention will enter into force 24 months after it has been ratified by 15 states, representing 40% of the world fleet, and with an annual ship recycling capacity of 3% of that fleet. It is hoped that it will enter into force around 2015–2017. No States have ratified the Convention to date (31 August 2012). Lloyd’s Register has produced guidance on the Ship Recycling Convention and available services. These are available on Lloyd’s Register website: http://www.lr.org/sectors/marine/Services/Consultancy/GreenPassport/index.aspx Lloyd’s Register’s position Lloyd’s Register supports the Hong Kong Convention and its early entry into force. However, elements of the guidelines continue to appear to go beyond the Convention and other areas, such as ‘threshold values and exemptions’ are not sufficient for an effective and pragmatic implementation of the Convention at present for newbuild ships in particular. The submitted papers on ‘threshold values and exemptions’ as well as the proposed work on survey guidelines are therefore welcomed in order to ensure that the Convention is applied consistently and pragmatically. Another major ongoing concern is the lack of proper information on how to update the Inventory. Lloyd’s Register remains convinced that a simple check at Annual Survey is the only practical measure, and is most effective. For the owner’s to have to call a surveyor for any ‘significant’ change is clearly unrealistic, especially since IMO does not specify what ‘significant’ means. This may have detrimental effects on quality of Inventories and on port state control. Advice to clients The ‘non mandatory’ guidelines being developed are likely to be made mandatory by signatory governments, in the normal fashion. Each guideline may impose requirements (rather than guidance for the implementation), depending upon the discussion. The guidelines may also impose very complex systems in actual implementation. The implication date is unknown at this stage. Applicability All ships of 500 gt or over, including MODUs, FPSOs, FSOs, etc.

Air pollution and energy efficiency (Agenda item 4 and part of 7)

Overview MPEC 64 will discuss, under this agenda item, the following issues: • Matters relating to energy efficiency measures (EEDI) and relevant proposals, that includes:

o ‘Minimum power’ guideline (MEPC 64/4/13, MEPC 64/4/37,MEPC 64/4/42, MEPC 64/INF.7) o Review of guidelines adopted at MEPC 63


- MEPC.215(63) – Guidelines for calculation of reference lines for use with the energy efficiency design index (EEDI) (MEPC 64/4/11, MEPC 64/4/18, MEPC 64/INF.9)

- MEPC.212(63) - 2012 Guidelines on the method of calculation of the attained Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) for new ships ◦ calculation of coefficient fw (MEPC 64/4/28) ◦ Shaft generator and auxiliary engine power (MEPC 64/4/29)

- MEPC 212 (63) - 2012 Guidelines on the Method of Calculation of the Attained Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) for New Ships (MEPC 64/4/7, MEPC 64/4/18, MEPC 64/4/38)

- MEPC 213 (63) - 2012 Guidelines for the development of a Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) (MEPC 64/4/33)

- calculation of a reference line for use with the EEDI for new cruise passenger ships (MEPC 64/4/19) - Development of EEDI reference line for LNG carriers (MEPC 64/4/26)

o Guidance on treatment of innovative energy efficiency technologies for calculation and verification of the attained EEDI (MEPC 64/4/8, MEPC 64/4/39)

o Proposed Interpretations (MEPC 64/4/12, MEPC 64/4/31, MEPC 64/4/45, MEPC 64/7/1) o A transparent and reliable hull and propeller performance standard (MEPC 64/INF.23) o Industry guidelines (MEPC 64/4/32, MEPC 64/INF.22) o Inclusion of additional ship type that are required to meet required EEDI target (MEPC 64/4/6, MEPC

64/4/9, MEPC 64/4/10, MEPC 64/4/14, MEPC 64/4/20, MEPC 64/4/23, MEPC 64/4/25) o Speed/power trial (MEPC 64/4/15, MEPC 64/4/43, MEPC 64/INF.6) o Development of EEDI methodology for vessels not covered by current regulation (MEPC 64/4/21, MEPC

64/4/34) o Proposed amendments to regulation 21 of MARPOL Annex VI

- Considerations of the reduction rates of EEDI for large oil tankers and bulk carriers (MEPC 64/4/27) - specialised ships designed to carry fruit juices in bulk (MEPC 64/4/36)

o Draft MEPC resolution on promotion of Technical Co-operation and Transfer of Technology (MEPC 64/4/22, MEPC 64/4/24, MEPC 64/4/30. MEPC 64/4/44, MEPC 64/4/46)

• Matters relating to MARPOL Annex VI (other the energy efficiency measures), that includes:

o Guidelines for certification of engines using SCR exhaust gas after-treatment systems (MEPC 64/4/2, MEPC 64/4/40)

o Onshore power supply (MEPC 64/4/3) o Ozone Depleting Substances (MEPC 64/4/4, MEPC 64/INF.10) o NOx Tier III requirements (MEPC 64/4/16, MEPC 64/4/35, MEPC 64/INF.8) o Low sulphur fuel availability (MEPC 64/4/17, MEPC 64/4/41)

Background At MEPC 62, new MARPOL Annex VI Chapter 4 mandating EEDI (Energy Efficiency Design Index) and SEEMP (Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan) was adopted by resolution MEPC.203(62). MEPC 63 agreed that EEDI, which has been developed in the new chapter 4 of the Annex VI to the MARPOL Convention, is for new ships and shall not be used on existing ships, and adopted various Guidelines to assist in the implementation of EEDI and SEEMP. Lloyd’s Register’s position Matters relating to EEDI • ‘Minimum power’ guideline (MEPC 64/4/13, MEPC 64/4/37,MEPC 64/4/42, MEPC 64/INF.7) LR supports the work of IACS in producing an interim solution to the issue of ensuring new ships have minimum power for manoeuvring in adverse conditions. It should be noted that the work is focussed on providing a flexible tiered approach to the industry based on decreasing levels of conservatism and increasing levels of accuracy by taking a 3 tier approach, for which any of the 3 tiers may be applied as part of the design process. In addition, the reference lines for minimum power have been technically validated and are based on consistent data sets to those used by the IMO to develop the EEDI reference lines. Perhaps most importantly to note is that, until now, there has been no criteria for ensuring ships are able to provide adequate manoeuvring and sea-keeping in adverse conditions and therefore, as part of the new regulation, IACS has sought to address this crucial issue. Going forward the drive will be to ensure that ship designs evolve and improvements are made to reliability and robustness as a result of improving standards within the industry.


• Interpretations for implementation (MEPC 64/4/12, MEPC 64/4/31, MEPC 64/4/45, MEPC 64/7/1) Lloyd’s register shares the interpretation developed by IACS, and wishes that interpretations will be approved by MEPC 64. Lloyd’s Register also shares the views on SEEMP installation deadline expressed in MEPC 64/7/1. Primary points for discussions are:

o "new ships" and "major conversion" (MEPC 64/4/12, MEPC 64/4/45) o Relationship between the International Energy Efficiency Certificate (IEEC) and the International Air

Pollution Prevention (IAPP) Certificate (MEPC 64/4/31) o Provision of the Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) at entry into force of resolution

MEPC.203(62) (MEPC 64/4/31, MEPC 64/7/1) • Ozone Depleting Substances (MEPC 64/4/4, MEPC 64/INF.10) These are the outcome of the study Lloyd’s Register undertook at the request of the IMO Secretariat. Matters other than EEDI • Guidelines for certification of engines using SCR exhaust gas after-treatment systems (MEPC 64/4/2, MEPC

64/4/40) With regard to MEPC 64/4/4, Lloyd’s Register considers that the issue requires a careful approach. LR considers that the efficiency to be demonstrated at each of the three load points is to be not more than 5% below that estimated – not ± 5%, it is to be used on a conservative basis, and there is a concern that this proposal is attempting to compensate for test uncertainty by increasing the allowable deviation. With regard to MEPC 64/4/40, The US position appears to be that EUROMOT’s assumptions and recommendations are based on feed forward SCR control, and that the US expects that most SCR’s will use feedback. The under current is that they clearly don’t like feed forward and want feedback control to be used. LR agrees with the US position, feedback has advantages in terms of environmental performance (it gives a much more reliable true NOx reduction, and it is easy to review this performance) and for operators is much more effective at controlling reductant injection and assists with maintenance management. • Onshore power supply (MEPC 64/4/3) While Lloyd’s Register appreciates work done by the IMO Secretariat, it considers that establishing a mechanism to keep this information given in Annex 1 (list of ports) updated (e.g., GISIS) would be of assistances. • NOx Tier III CG report and relevant information/proposal (MEPC 64/4/16, MEPC 64/4/35, MEPC 64/INF.8) Lloyd’s Register noted the progress of the work with the following observations: • MEPC 64/4/16 CG Interim Report (Final Report to MEPC 65) covering the first two rounds gives that the

general status of Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) systems is such that there is already the available technology to meet the Tier III requirements.

• This is supported by the findings presented by MEPC 64/4/35. • Additionally, the CG identified that Exhaust Gas Re-circulation (EGR) is likely to be incorporated into some

engine designs by the intended 1.1.2016 Tier III start date. • Furthermore, there are a number of other potential options. Future rounds of the CG’s work are to cover

detailed aspects regarding SCR and EGR together with expansion on the other options. In general, Lloyd’s Register has the following observation on the information on SCR given in MEPC 64/4/35: • The tests were all carried out for comparatively short periods • Information on the reductant injection profiles are not provided; • The test primarily focus on 4 cycle engines, which is more suitable for SCR • Detailed information on a burner to heat exhaust is not provided; • There are no analysis reports of catalyst condition Overall the paper confirms that SCR is fully able to meet the Tier III emission limit but this is universally accepted. The concerns are not related to NOx reduction but rather how SCR will perform in a high sulphur environment under transient load conditions, and this paper does not offer any useful information on this point. Advice to clients Matters on EEDI and SEEMP are critical for the implementation on 1 January 2013. Lloyd’s Register will provide a detailed report and guidance after the meeting.


Applicability EEDI will apply to new ships of certain types, as defined by the regulations, contracted on or after 1 January 2013. SEEMP will be applicable to all ships.

Reduction of GHG emissions from ships (Agenda item 5)

Overview MEPC 64 will consider: • the outcome of other relevant UNFCCC meetings (MEPC 64/5/1); • the market-based measures for reduction of GHG emissions from ships. Including finalisation of the terms

of reference for a continued impact assessment of the proposed market-based measures (MBM) for international shipping; and issues concerning climate finance and possible use of MBM revenues, relations between an MBM and the WTO Rules, as well as reduction target for international shipping o Terms of reference of the impact assessment work (MEPC 64/5) o Draft legal text (new convention) and relating information (MEPC 64/5/2, MEPC 64/INF.11) o Other proposals and information on Market Based Measures (MEPC 64/5/4, MEPC 64/5/6, MEPC

64/5/7, MEPC 64/5/8, MEPC 64/5/12, MEPC 64/INF.31) o Slow steaming (MEPC 64/5/10, MEPC 64/INF.14) o WTO Rule (MEPC 64/5/3) o Estimates on GHG emission (MEPC 64/5/5) o Further work methods (MEPC 64/5/9) o The technical and commercial realities of operating a ship in service (MEPC 64/5/11)

Background In 1997 IMO adopted a resolution on CO2 emissions from ships (Resolution 8 of the 1997 International Conference of Parties to MARPOL 73/78).

IMO Assembly further adopted resolution A.963(23) on IMO policies and practices related to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from ships, which requests the MEPC to develop a greenhouse gas emission index for ships, and guidelines for use of that index.

MEPC 55 approved the work plan to identify and develop the mechanisms needed to achieve the limitation or reduction of CO2 emissions from international shipping. The work plan reiterated the call to consider technical, operational and market-based methods for dealing with GHG emissions (action 1(d) of resolution A.963(23)). MEPC 62 adopted amendments to MARPOL Annex VI and inserted new chapter 4 by resolutions MEPC 203(62) which requires Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) and Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP). MEPC 63 considered the impact of MBM’s on greenhouse gas emission. Lloyd’s Register’s position Lloyd's Register continues to monitor the political debate and provides independent technical evaluation of proposals to our clients and industry stakeholders if requested. Advice to clients Lloyd’s Register expects limited, and probably no, development on MBM at this time due to other critical topics on MEPC agenda such as EEDI, Ballast Water and Recycling convention. Lloyd’s Register does expect that an updated study of GHG emissions as proposed by IMO Secretariat in 64/5/5 will gain support. Applicability To be decided at a future meeting.

Adoption of amendments to the IBC Code (Agenda item 6)

Overview Primary discussion points and amendments made to the code are as follows:


• In total 43 new cleaning additives were presented and 29 accepted for Annex 10 of MEPC.2/Circ. • MEPC.2/Circ – Provisional classification of liquid substances transported in bulk, and other related matters • Flag State Administrations were asked to check Annex 8 Tripartite Contact addresses including email

addresses and update GISIS in case of changes. • MEPC.2/Circ 18 action to be taken by Flag Authorities/manufacturers for ESPH 18 submit expiring tripartite

cargoes, so they can be carried after 17 December 2012 without disruption. • 2 new products were assessed: a discrepancy with regards to fire-fighting requirements for

Hexamethylenediamine (molten) was identified. The new information will be in LIST 1 of the MEPC2/Circ 18 on 17 December 2012, all countries, no expiry. OLOA49819 16/3/3 by SINGAPORE for LIST 3 of the MEPC2./Circ 18 all countries, no expiry.

• Inconsistencies in carriage requirements noted for a number of entries in chapters 17 and 18 of the IBC code including undertaking a review relevant chapter 21.

• LIST 1 MEPC.2/Circ 17 will go to Chapter 17 or Chapter 18, respective of their application to the IBC Code. • Missing column I products will be updated • Chapter 19 - The draft was in BLG 14/3 Annex 3. Now, UN Numbers will be removed and 2 qualifying

footnotes about subset and chain length introduced and new synonyms of cargoes implemented since BLG 14.

• Secretary advised 8 synonyms will be changed. Will be in the Annex of the Report of the WG • The complete list will be in Annex of BLG16/3 incl Hexamethylenediame • Tall Oil, crude and Tall Oil pitch; reassessed at BLG 11 in 2007 will also be added. • Footnotes n and o and a and b will be removed from Chapter 17 and 18 respectively Background MSC 87 noted that BLG 14 agreed to review the text of chapter 19 of the IBC Code to be incorporated into the next revision of the IBC Code and endorsed the ESPH Working Group's proposals with respect to understanding a systematic review of chapters 17 and 18 of the IBC Code. Amendments to the IBC Code have been approved at MEPC 63 for final adoption at MEPC 64 and MSC 91. Lloyd’s Register’s position In general, Lloyd’s Register supports this development for improving the marine environment. Advice to clients:

Owner: Significant as the cargoes lists attached to the certificate of fitness will be revised to some extent and may affect the cargoes that can be carried and will require the certificate of fitness to be reissued Shipbuilder/Equipment manufacture: Significant as there made be carriage requirement changes for some products which affecting the design of the ship and the equipment required to be installed for the carriage of intended cargoes the ship is being designed to carry National Administration / Recognized Organization: significant as all certificates of fitness and associated cargoes lists will be required to be reissued.

Application New and existing ships to which the IBC Code applies, i.e. all chemical tankers regardless of tonnage and nature of voyage (international and non-international voyages).

Other Interpretations of, and amendments to, MARPOL and related instruments (Remaining part of agenda item 7 and agenda item 11)

• Matters relevant to MARPOL Annex V - cargo residue and cargo hold washing water (MEPC 64/7/8, MEPC 64/6/9)

Lloyd’s Register is closing monitoring the discussion, as the issue has significant impact on ship operation. The matter not only relating to the carriage of solid bulk cargo but potentially involves breakage/refusal of containerized cargo; as such cargo will be treated as garbage. Lloyd’s Register is currently developing guidance document for shipowners as well as templates for a Garbage Management Plan and a Record Book. • Entry in the supplement to the International Air Pollution Prevention (IAPP) Certificate (MEPC 64/7/3) • Recording of incinerator capacity on the supplement to the IOPP Certificate (MEPC 64/7/4) Lloyd’s Register supports the interpretations/proposals prepared by IACS.


• Other resolutions and circulars prepared by the Sub-Committees for conclusion at MEPC 64 (discussion

under agenda item 11) The following will be reviewed:

o Draft Amendments to the 2011 Guidelines for the carriage of blends of petroleum oil and biofuels (MEPC.1/Circ.761)

o Draft MEPC circular on the Guidance for minimizing the transfer of invasive aquatic species as biofouling (hull fouling) for recreational craft

o Draft Unified Interpretation to regulation 16.9 of MARPOL Annex VI concerning the use of sludge oil during the warm-up process of continuous-feed type shipboard incinerators

o Draft MEPC resolution on the 2012 Guidelines on implementation of effluent standards and performance tests for sewage treatment plants

Advice to clients Some of the discussion may result in amendments to existing IMO instruments. The details will be advised in Lloyd’s Register’s summary report on MEPC 64. Lloyd’s Register will also provide a set of documents for proper implementation of revised MARPOL Annex V entering into force on 1 January 2013 as given under the above “Lloyd’s Register’s position. Applicability To be advised in Lloyd’s Register’s summary report on MEPC 64.

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Annex 1 – List of documents submitted for each agenda item relevant to the work of Lloyd’s Register.

Agenda Item 2

MEPC 64/2 (China) - Application for Basic Approval of the OceanDoctor Ballast Water Management System This document contains non-confidential information related to the application for Basic Approval of the OceanDoctor Ballast Water Management System in accordance with the "Procedure for approval of ballast water management systems that make use of Active Substances (G9)" adopted by resolution MEPC.169(57). MEPC 64/2/1 (Japan) - Application for Final Approval of JFE BallastAce that makes use of NEO-CHLOR MARINE TM This document contains the non-confidential information related to the application for Final Approval of JFE BallastAce that makes use of NEO-CHLOR MARINETM ballast water management system, submitted in accordance with the "Procedure for approval of ballast water management systems that make use of Active Substances (G9)" adopted by resolution MEPC.169(57). This document contains a summary for translation purposes. MEPC 64/2/2 (Republic of Korea) - Application for Final Approval of the ballast water management system (Smart Ballast BWMS) This document contains the non-confidential information related to the application for Final Approval of the Smart Ballast BWMS developed by STX Metal Co., Ltd. in accordance with the Procedure for approval of ballast water management systems that make use of Active Substances (G9) adopted by resolution MEPC.169(57).* The Smart Ballast consists of electrolyzer, neutralization and control system units to manage the ballast water. MEPC 64/2/3 (Republic of Korea) - Application for Basic Approval of the HS-BALLAST ballast water management system This document contains the non-confidential information related to the application for Basic Approval of the HS-BALLAST ballast water management system in accordance with the "Procedure for approval of ballast water management systems that make use of Active Substances (G9)" adopted by resolution MEPC.169(57). The HS-BALLAST consists of electrolysis, neutralization, system monitoring and control modules, and accessories to treat the ballast water. This document contains a summary for translation purposes. MEPC 64/2/4 (Republic of Korea) - Application for Basic Approval of the GloEn-SaverTM Ballast Water Management System This document contains the non-confidential information related to the application for Basic Approval of the GloEn-SaverTM Ballast Water Management System in accordance with the Procedure for approval of ballast water management systems that make use of Active Substances (G9) adopted by resolution MEPC.169(57). The document contains a summary for translation purposes. MEPC 64/2/5 (Singapore) - Application for Basic Approval of Dow-Pinnacle Ballast Water Management System This document contains the non-confidential information related to the application for Basic Approval of the Dow-Pinnacle Ballast Water Management System developed by Dow Chemical Pacific (Singapore) Pte Ltd. in accordance with the "Procedure for approval of ballast water management systems that make use of Active Substances (G9)" adopted by resolution MEPC.169(57).* Dow-Pinnacle BWMS consists of filtration, ozone, neutralization and control system units to manage the ballast water. MEPC 64/2/6 (Secretariat) - Report of the twenty-first meeting of the GESAMP-Ballast Water Working Group This document contains the report of the twenty-first meeting of the GESAMP-Ballast Water Working Group (GESAMP-BWWG) and includes the evaluation of proposals submitted for approval by Denmark, the Republic of


Korea and the Netherlands. Following the decision of MEPC 58, only the main body of the GESAMP-BWWG report is translated in all the three working languages with the annexes being submitted in English only. The Committee is invited to:

.1 agree that Final Approval be granted to DESMI Ocean Guard Ballast Water Management System submitted by Denmark in document MEPC 63/2/7;

.2 agree that Basic Approval be granted to KTM-Ballast Water Management System submitted by the Republic of Korea in document MEPC 63/2/8;

.3 agree that Basic Approval be granted to Hamworthy AquariusTM-EC BWMS submitted by the Netherlands in document MEPC 63/2/9;

.4 urge applicants, test facilities and Administrations to recognize the importance of the assessment of water quality for the test water selected for use, and to include detailed results of the test water assessment in the dossiers both for Basic and Final Approval;

.5 note the Group's recommendation to use unpolluted natural seawater as preferable to the use of synthetic seawater for BWMS testing;

.6 request the Administrations submitting proposals for approval of Ballast Water Management Systems that make use of Active Substances, to inform the applicants that additional data that could affect the environmental assessment after the submission may not be accepted, as such information should have been included in the original submission to the Committee;

.7 note the progress on the development of the database containing chemicals most commonly associated with treated ballast water, developed to facilitate the work of the Group; and

.8 approve the report in general. MEPC 64/2/7 (Secretariat) - Report of the twenty-second meeting of the GESAMP-Ballast Water Working Group This document contains the report of the twenty-second meeting of the GESAMP-Ballast Water Working Group (GESAMP-BWWG) and includes the evaluation of proposals submitted for approval by China, Japan and the Republic of Korea. Following the decision of MEPC 58, only the main body of the GESAMP-BWWG report is translated in all the three working languages with the annexes being submitted in English only. The Committee is invited to:

.1 agree that Basic Approval be granted to the OceanDoctor Ballast Water Management System submitted by China in document MEPC 64/2;

.2 agree that Final Approval be granted to JFE BallastAce that makes use of NEO-CHLOR MARINETM submitted by Japan in document MEPC 64/2/1;

.3 agree that Final Approval be granted to Smart Ballast BWMS submitted by the Republic of Korea in document MEPC 64/2/2; and

.4 approve the report in general. MEPC 64/2/8 (Hong Kong, China) - Implementation of the Ballast Water Management Convention for existing ships This document provides an analysis of the present status of ballast water management systems installed on board ships flying the flag of Hong Kong, China. The document requests the Committee to review the availability of the ballast water management systems and the implementation schedule. MEPC 64/2/9 (Singapore) - Ballast water management for mobile offshore units This document proposes measures that mobile offshore units could be adopted to comply with the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediment, 2004 A internal circulation method is proposed. MEPC 64/2/10 (Japan) - Updated data and information on the status of ballast water management system installation This document, as a response to the agreement at MEPC 63, provides the updated data and information on the status of installation of ballast water management system (BWMS) on ships controlled by shipowners/operators of Japan MEPC 64/2/11 (Japan) – Clarification on application of ballast water management after BWMS installation The BWM Convention does not stipulate clearly whether the new installation of a ballast water management system (BWMS hereafter) should be treated as "Major conversion" or not. This document contains the Japanese


view on identifying a potential problem if the new installation work of BWMS for existing ships is treated as "Major conversion". Japan is of the view that the new installation of BWMS should not be treated as a "Major conversion" and an opportunity of ballast water exchange should be retained even if a shipowner installs a BWMS on its ship and operates that system occasionally in accordance with the requirement of the Convention ahead of the Convention schedule. MEPC 64/2/12 (IUCN) - Call for full transparency in support of confident Ballast Water Management This document is a substantiated call for implementing full transparency, minimising confidentiality of information of ballast water management and the available options to comply with the requirements of the Ballast Water Management Convention, in order to create confidence and trust for the maritime world and enable informed choices. Entry into force of the BWM Convention entails approaches in ballast water management that require both regulator and industry to create confidence and trust in the options to meet the requirements. Transparency is needed on the process of certification, on the science and technology underlying certification and on port State control, as well as on recognising emerging challenges. MEPC 64/2/13 (China) - Current status of the installation of ballast water management systems on board This document provides information on the current status of the installation of Ballast Water Management Systems (BWMS) on ships flying the Chinese flag. There are only 12 vessels that have BWMS installed onboard, and a large number of ships have not yet installed BWMS. The uncertainty of the sampling the industry is facing during port State inspection will not be solved by mandatory enforcement of BWMS installation. Therefore it is recommended that the Committee should carefully consider the problems from PSC and the reliability of BWMS in the assessment of availability of BWMS. MEPC 64/2/14 (Vanuatu) - Application of the BWM Convention to Offshore Support Vessels The characteristics of the Offshore Support Vessels (OSV) and of their operation while serving offshore energy and mineral infrastructures pose some serious problems for the application of the BWM Convention. The solution to these problems is not obvious, which potentially results in a non-uniform application of the Convention. This document proposes several potential solutions. Vanuatu therefore recommends that the Committee instruct the BLG Sub-Committee to prepare, at its next session, a BWM circular which would provide the support vessel industry with clarification on the expected ways of complying with the BWM Convention once it enters into force. MEPC 64/2/15 (Germany) - Monitoring and sampling of certain ballast water management systems Germany proposes to develop a common understanding for exercising the discretion of port States in accordance with articles 8, 9 and 10 of the Ballast Water Management Convention (BWMC) for ballast water management systems (BWMS) installed during an interim period and of common standards for self-monitoring of BWMS as a practical way forward in the implementation of the BWMC MEPC 64/2/16 (ICS) - Considerations for a practical implementation of the BWM Convention This document presents and discusses issues that will affect the practical implementation of the BWM Convention. ICS believes it is now appropriate to reconsider the regulation B-3 timelines in a pragmatic way to enable a smooth implementation of the BWMC. It also states that It could be appropriate to permit ships over a certain age, [18 years] [20 years], to continue with deep water ballast exchange as a means of management and control of ballast water. It also raises concerns over the ships with larger ballast water capacities and specialist ship type such as unmanned barged, semi-submersibles and heavy lift crane vessels. MEPC 64/2/17 (ICS) - Consideration of amending the Guidelines for approval of ballast water management systems (G8) This document discusses the rationale for amendments to the Guidelines for approval of ballast water management systems (G8) to provide a more robust and fit for purpose testing of such systems and the possible consequence such action could have on the consideration of the development of outstanding sampling and analysis procedures. MEPC 64/2/18 (Liberia, Marshal Islands, Panama, BIMCO, INTERTANKO, CLIA, INTERCARGO, InterManager, IPTA, NACE, WSC) - Challenges to effective implementation of the BWM Convention This document has been submitted to explain the challenges being faced for effective implementation of the BWM Convention and to provide proposals to address those challenges.


MEPC 64/2/19 (Secretariat) - Report of the twenty-third meeting of the GESAMP-Ballast Water Working Group This document contains the report of the twenty-third meeting of the GESAMP-Ballast Water Working Group (GESAMP-BWWG) and includes the evaluation of proposals submitted for approval by the Republic of Korea and Singapore. Following the decision of MEPC 58, only the main body of the GESAMP-BWWG report is translated in all three working languages with the annexes being submitted in English only MEPC 64/2/20 (Vanuatu) - Methods for offshore support vessels compliance with BWM Convention This document provides a format for a draft resolution to allow coastal support vessels more flexibility in complying with the BWM Convention requirements while meeting the functional requirements of the Convention. This is intended to be a companion document to MEPC 64/2/14. MEPC 64/2/21 (Marshall Islands) - Comments on document MEPC 64/INF.16 on compatibility between Ballast Water Management Systems and ballast tank coatings This document expresses support for consideration by the Committee of the standard test method developed by NACE International to determine the potential corrosion effects of ballast water management systems on ballast tanks.

MEPC 64/INF.4 (Norway) - Information on the Type Approval of the OceanSaver Ballast Water Management System This document provides information related to the OceanSaver® Ballast Water Management System, a ballast water management system that makes use of Active Substance MEPC 64/INF.5 (Sweden) - Present status of ballast water management system installations on ships managed by Swedish shipowners This document presents data on installations of ballast water management systems on ships managed by Swedish shipowners MEPC 64/INF.12 (China) - Information on the Type Approval of the Cyeco Ballast Water Management System This document provides information on the Type Approval of the CyecoTM Ballast Water Management System manufactured by Shanghai Cyeco Environmental Technology Co., Ltd. MEPC 64/INF.13 - Ballast water treatment technology: an update to the Industry Guide This document provides information on the latest update of the Industry Guide commissioned by Lloyd's Register on the current status, availability and specifications of ballast water management systems MEPC 64/INF.16 (NACE International) - Compatibility between ballast water management systems and ballast tank coatings The majority of the current Administration type-approved ballast water treatment technologies developed to satisfy regulation D-2 of the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ship's Ballast Water and Sediments (MEPC 59/2/16) make use of Active Substances. These substances may, depending on the substance, concentration, variation of operating conditions and exposure duration, have an adverse effect on the ballast tank coatings, ballast piping system, and/or anodes within the tank. NACE International has developed a standard test method to determine the potential corrosion effects of ballast water management systems on ballast tanks. Information gained from the use of this test procedure will help the Administration, shipowner, shipbuilder, ballast water management system (BWMS) supplier and Classification Society in making more informed decisions. MEPC 64/INF.17 (Japan) - Information on the Type Approval of MICROFADE Ballast Water Management System This document contains the notification from the Japanese Administration to the International Maritime Organization that the Administration has type approved the MICROFADE Ballast Water Management System in accordance with the Guidelines for approval of ballast water management systems (G8), and regulation D-3.1 of the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments, 2004


MEPC 64/INF.18 (Rep of Korea) - Information on the Type Approval of AquaStarTM Ballast Water Management System This document provides information on the Type Approval Certificate of AquaStarTM Ballast Water Management System manufactured by AQUA Eng. Co., Ltd. MEPC 64/INF.19 (Rep of Korea) - Current status of installation and information on availability of ballast water management systems This document provides the current status of installation of ballast water management systems on Republic of Korea-flagged ships as proposed by Japan at MEPC 63. It also contains information on the estimated availability of ballast water management systems approved by the Republic of Korea. MEPC 64/INF.20 (Germany) - Information on the Type Approval Certificate for the BalPure® BP-500 Ballast Water Management System This document contains the notification by the German Administration that it issued Type Approval for the BalPure® BP-500 Ballast Water Management System developed by Severn Trent de Nora LLC (STDN), Texas, UNITED STATES, in accordance with the Procedure for approval of ballast water management systems that make use of Active Substances (G9), adopted by resolution MEPC.169(57) MEPC 64/INF.21 (IPPIC) - Considerations regarding testing to ensure compatibility between Ballast Water Management Systems and ballast tank coatings The document provides information about the test results on representative epoxy coatings according to ISO 2812-2 with the aim of establishing a test protocol for ballast water management systems (BWMS). The document proposes that the effect of some BWMS need not be tested for their effect as regards the ballast tank coating. Finally, IPPIC also offers to provide coating expert opinions at any meeting, or for any work group aiming to assist GESAMP-BWWG Methodology and further offers to help BWMS suppliers validate the suitability of their products relative to the ballast tank coatings. MEPC 64/INF.26 (Greece) - Information on the Type Approval of the ERMA FIRST BWTS Ballast Water Management System This document contains information on the Type Approval Certification of the ERMA FIRST BETS Ballast Water Management System manufactured by ERMA FIRST ESK Engineering Solutions SA. MEPC 64/INF.27 (India) - Present status of ballast water management system installations on ships registered under the Indian flag This document presents data on installations of ballast water management systems on ships registered under the Indian flag. MEPC 64/INF.33 (Republic of Korea) - Information on the type approval of ARA PLASMA BWTS Ballast water management system This document provides information on the Type Approval Certificate of "ARA PLASMA BWTS" (previously "ARA Ballast") ballast water management system manufactured by SAMKUN CENTURY Co. Ltd. (previously 21st Century Shipbuilding Co. Ltd.)

Agenda item 3

MEPC 64/3 (ICS, BIMCO, INTERTANKO, INTERCARGO and IPTA) - Proposals on threshold values and exemptions applicable under the Hong Kong Convention This document proposes draft lists of threshold values and exemptions to apply in the development of Inventories of Hazardous Materials under regulation 5 of the Hong Kong Convention. In the annexes to this document, proposed amendments to the inventory guidelines are provided. MEPC 64/3/1 (ICS, BIMCO, INTERTANKO, INTERCARGO and IPTA) - Proposals on threshold values and exemptions applicable under the Hong Kong Convention – Background information This document provides background information on the issue of threshold values and exemptions applicable under the Hong Kong Convention.


MEPC 64/3/2 (Japan) - Report of the intersessional Correspondence Group on Ship Recycling Guidelines – Guidelines for Inspection of Ships under the Hong Kong Convention This document reports on the considerations of the intersessional Correspondence Group on Ship Recycling Guidelines established by MEPC 63. The Committee is invited to: .1 note the progress made by the Correspondence Group; .2 agree in general to the developed draft text of the PSC Guidelines (annex 2 to this document); and .3 establish a working group to consider and make its determination on the outstanding issues discussed in this

report, as well as on any remaining matters arising from the draft text contained in annex 2 to this document, for the finalisation of the draft guidelines.

MEPC 64/3/3 (Jappan) - Report of the intersessional Correspondence Group on Ship Recycling Guidelines - Guidelines for Survey and Certification of Ships under the Hong Kong Convention This document reports on the considerations of the intersessional Correspondence Group on Ship Recycling Guidelines established by MEPC 63 MEPC 64/3/4 (China) - Proposed amendments to the 2011 Guidelines for the Development of the Inventory of Hazardous Materials (resolution MEPC.197(62)) This document proposes the establishment of a specific threshold value for asbestos MEPC 64/3/5 Proposal for the development of a definition to the Guidelines for survey and certification of ships under the Hong Kong Convention This document proposes that a definition of "a similar stage of construction" be added to the draft Guidelines for survey and certification of ships under the Hong Kong Convention MEPC 64/3/6 (ICS, INTERTANKO, INTERCARGO and IPTA) - Comments on the report of the Correspondence Group on Ship Recycling Guidelines – Guidelines for Inspection of Ships under the Hong Kong Convention This submission comments on the report of the intersessional Correspondence Group on Ship Recycling Guidelines – Guidelines for inspection of ships under the Hong Kong Convention

MEPC 64/INF.2 (Secretariat) - Calculation of recycling capacity for meeting the entry into force conditions of the Hong Kong Convention This document shows that the conditions for entry into force of the Hong Kong Convention in the period April 2012 to April 2013 necessitate accession or ratification by at least 15 States, whose combined merchant fleets constitute not less than 417,232,604 gross tons, and whose combined maximum annual ship recycling volumes constitute not less than 12,516,978 gross tons

Agenda item 4

MEPC 64/4 (Secretariat) - Sulphur monitoring for 2011 This document presents the results of sulphur monitoring for 2011. It indicates that • Sulphur data for residual fuel - the average sulphur content of the tested residual fuels has increased since

2010 by 0.04 percentage points from 2.61 per cent to 2.65 per cent Just 14 out of the 97,137 samples (0.01%) exceed 4.5 per cent m/m sulphur. It should also be noted that 13.02 per cent of the samples exceed 3.5 per cent m/m sulphur. As the 3.50 per cent m/m sulphur limit became effective on 1 January 2012, those fuels cannot be used from that date.

• Sulphur data for distillate fuel - The average sulphur content of the tested distillate fuels has decreased since 2010 by 0.01 percentage points from 0.15 per cent to 0.14 per cent. The distribution of samples shows that 69.23 per cent of the samples are below 0.1 per cent sulphur content, which can be used within ECA-SOx after 1 January 2015. Just 139 out of 25,415 samples (0.5%) exceed 1.0 per cent m/m sulphur.


MEPC 64/4/1 (Secretariat) - Draft MEPC Resolution on Promotion of Technical Co-operation and Transfer of Technology relating to the improvement of energy efficiency of ships This document provides the background and reproduces the text of the draft MEPC Resolution on Promotion of Technical Co-operation and Transfer of Technology relating to the improvement of energy efficiency of ships as discussed at MEPC 63. MEPC 64/4/2 (EUROMOT) - Guidelines for certification of engines using SCR exhaust gas after-treatment systems Concerning guidelines for Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) systems (resolution MEPC.198(62)), EUROMOT proposes to amend the formula for deriving the NOx reduction rates in paragraph 2.3.11 of the guidelines. Potential deviations could be minimised by referring to the inlet NOx concentration during pre-certification as the baseline. MEPC 64/4/3 (Secretariat) - Onshore power supply This document presents updated information on the development and availability of onshore power supply for international shipping. The documents attached proposed MARPOL regulation on onshore power supply for ships. MEPC 64/4/4 (Secretariat) - Ozone-depleting substances This document presents updated information on the consideration by the Parties to the Montreal Protocol of the treatment of Ozone-depleting Substances (ODS) used by ships, and notification of a report for a study on the treatment of ODS used to service ships undertaken by Lloyd's Register. MEPC 64/4/5 (Secretariat) - Draft IMO model course on energy-efficient operation of ships This document reports progress on the development of the draft IMO Model Course on energy-efficient operation of ships. MEPC 64/4/6 (Denmark, Japan, Norway and WSC) - Development of the EEDI reference line for ro-ro cargo ships (vehicle carrier) This document proposes the EEDI reference line, with possible correction factors, for ro-ro vehicle carriers, taking the characteristics of this ship type into account. MEPC 64/4/7 (Japan) - Draft guidelines for the calculation of the coefficient fw for decrease in ship speed in a representative sea condition This document contains the latest version of the draft guidelines for the calculation of the coefficient fw for decrease in ship speed in a representative sea condition, which was further considered by interested members and observer organizations. MEPC 64/4/8 (Denmark, Germany and Japan) - Guidance on treatment of innovative energy efficiency technologies for calculation and verification of the attained EEDI This document contains the revised version of the draft guidance on treatments of innovative energy efficiency technologies for calculation and verification of the attained EEDI, which was further considered by interested members and observer organizations in the informal correspondence group led by Japan MEPC 64/4/9 (Denmark, Japan and Norway) - Development of the EEDI reference lines for ro-ro cargo ships and ro-ro passenger ships This document presents a method to determine the EEDI reference lines for ro-ro cargo ships (excluding ro-ro cargo ship (vehicle carrier)) and ro-ro passenger ships. The method is based on the principle in resolution MEPC.215(63) – Guidelines for calculation of reference lines for use with the energy efficiency design index (EEDI) using the ratio DWT/GT as a correction parameter. MEPC 64/4/10 (Denmark, Japan and Norway) - Capacity for ro-ro passenger ships when calculating the energy efficiency design index for new ships This document propose to revise the resolution MEPC.212(63) – 2012 Guidelines on the method of calculation of the attained energy efficiency design index (EEDI) for new ships in order to use DWT as parameter for the capacity of ro-ro passenger ships instead of GT.


MEPC 64/4/11 (Denmark, Japan and Norway) - Auxiliary power PAE for calculation of the reference line for ro-ro passenger ships This document proposes a method for calculating the installed auxiliary power in order to determine the PAE for establishing the reference line for ro-ro passenger ships MEPC 64/4/12 (IACS) - Interpretation of the terms "new ships" and "major conversion" This document provides two possible interpretations for the definition of "new ships" for Phases 1, 2 and 3 of the EEDI framework, as well as an interpretation of the phrase "major conversion". MEPC 64/4/13 (IACS, BIMCO, INTERCARGO, INTERTANKO and OCIMF) - Consideration of the Energy Efficiency Design Index for new ships – Minimum propulsion power to maintain the manoeuvrability in adverse conditions This document presents interim guidelines to determine whether available propulsion power is sufficient to maintain the manoeuvrability in adverse conditions in the context of the EEDI framework. MEPC 64/4/14 (Germany, Sweden and CESA) - Proposal for the inclusion of the ro-ro cargo and ro-ro passenger ship types into the energy efficiency regulatory framework With reference to previously presented studies on the development of EEDI reference lines for the ro-ro cargo and ro-ro passenger ship types, this document presents a proposal of a methodology to facilitate the inclusion of these ship segments into the regulations on energy efficiency for ships MEPC 64/4/15 (ITTC) - ITTC Recommended Procedure 7.5-04-01-01.2, "Speed/power trials, part 2, analysis of speed/power trial data" ITTC Recommended Procedure 7.5-04-01-01.2, "Speed/power trials, part 2, analysis of speed/power trial data" is submitted with the view to replacing ISO 15016 for the evaluation of sea trial measurements. This recommended procedure improves on the existing ISO 15016 and takes into account the STA method. The recommended procedure was developed by an ITTC "Specialist Committee on Performance of Ships in Service" established following the submission by Japan and ITTC of document MEPC 62/5/32, with the ITTC work being noted by MEPC 63 MEPC 64/4/16 (United States) - Interim Report of the Correspondence Group on Assessment of Technological Developments to Implement the Tier III NOx Emission Standards under MARPOL Annex VI This document provides an Interim Report on the work of the Correspondence Group on Assessment of Technological Developments to Implement the Tier III NOx Emission Standards Under MARPOL Annex VI. The collated comments for the Correspondence Group, a list of ships with installed SCR systems, and a list of ships with liquefied natural gas-fuelled engines, are submitted in document MEPC 64/INF.8. MEPC 64/4/17 (ICS) - Ensuring availability of fuels compliant with MARPOL Annex VI by 2020 This document highlights the importance of reliably assessing the availability of MARPOL Annex VI-compliant fuels and proposes a means to facilitate timely and successful implementation of the requirements of regulation 14 of MARPOL Annex VI. MEPC 64/4/18 (Netherlands) - Proposal for correction factors to include within the EEDI regulations to reduce the high scatter of general cargo ships smaller than 20,000 DWT This document proposes the inclusion of three correction factors to overcome the challenges in indexing of ships which fall under the requirements for general cargo ships smaller than 20,000 DWT. MEPC 64/4/19 (CLIA) - Development of an EEDI reference line for cruise passenger This document proposes stand-alone guidelines for calculation of a reference line for use with the EEDI for new cruise passenger ships having non-conventional propulsion. MEPC 64/4/20 (Denmark, Japan and Norway) - Development of reduction factors and lower size thresholds for ro-ro cargo ships and ro-ro passenger ships This document proposes amendments to chapter 4 of MARPOL Annex VI for the inclusion of reduction factors and lower size thresholds for ro-ro cargo ships and ro-ro passenger ships.


MEPC 64/4/21 (Germany) - Development of EEDI methodology for vessels not covered by current regulation This document proposes a solution to extend the EEDI framework to ships with non-conventional propulsion technologies. As an example, the methodology is applied to gas carriers. MEPC 64/4/22 (Vice-Chairman) - Draft MEPC resolution on Promotion of Technical Co-operation and Transfer of Technology relating to the improvement of energy efficiency of ships This document sets out in the annex, a draft MEPC resolution on Promotion of Technical Co-operation and Transfer of Technology relating to the improvement of energy efficiency of ships, which has been prepared by the Vice-Chairman based on work undertaken at MEPC 63 and subsequent consultations with interested delegations intersessionally MEPC 64/4/23 (INTERFERRY) - Inclusion of the ro-ro cargo and ro-ro passenger ship types into the energy efficiency regulatory framework Owners, operators and manufacturers of ro-ro cargo and ro-ro passenger vessels, within the INTERFERRY membership, have assessed the various approaches for inclusion of the said ship types into the IMO regulatory framework for energy efficiency. Their conclusion is that the proposal in document MEPC 64/4/14 provides a fair and robust method, which will deliver real efficiency gains in future designs. MEPC 64/4/24 (Angola, China, Jamaica, Nigeria, South Africa and Venezuela )- Promotion of Technical Cooperation and Transfer of Technology relating to the improvement of energy efficiency of ships This document provides the information and approaches to technology transfer MEPC 64/4/25 (Denmark, Japan, Norway and the World Shipping Council (WSC)) - Proposed amendments to regulation 21 of MARPOL Annex VI - Development of the lower size threshold and reduction factors for ro-ro cargo ships (vehicle carriers) This document proposes amendments to regulation 21 of MARPOL Annex VI with the inclusion of a lower size threshold and reduction factors for ro-ro cargo ships(vehicle carrier) and corrected reference line parameters as set out in document MEPC 64/4/6. MEPC 64/4/26 (Japan, Liberia and SIGTTO) - Development of EEDI reference line for LNG carriers This document proposes a method for calculating an EEDI reference line for LNG carriers which is provided. The co-sponsors propose the equation for calculating the index value for the single reference line for LNG carriers installing various types of propulsion systems, as set out in the annex. Subject to the Committee's acceptance of this approach for LNG, it may be appropriate to revisit the current gas tanker reference line with removal of the LNG ships. If so decided, this would be the subject of a separate submission to MEPC 65. MEPC 64/4/27 (China) - Proposed amendments to regulation 21 of MARPOL Annex VI - Considerations of the reduction rates of EEDI for large oil tankers and bulk carriers This document provides comments on document EE-WG 2/3 and further considerations of the reduction rates for the segment of large oil tankers and bulk carriers. The document identified various challange these ships will face in relation to the CO2 reduction target. In conclusion, considering the economic performance of large ships, the applicability of reference line for large ships and difficulties in reduction of EEDI values, the appropriate reduction rates for large bulk carriers and oil tankers should be developed in order to prevent the large bulk carriers and oil tankers from disappearing from the market due to the unjust current EEDI regime. MEPC 64/4/28 (China) - Comments on the draft guidelines for the calculation of coefficient fw This document provides comments on the draft Guidelines for the calculation of coefficient fw in document MEPC 62/5/3. At MEPC 63, the Committee adopted the 2012 Guidelines on the method of calculation of the attained Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) for new ships by resolution MEPC.212(63) (hereinafter referred to as "EEDI calculation guidelines"). The coefficient fw is still retained for voluntary application in the EEDI calculation guidelines. There are two calculation methods of fw in the EEDI calculation guidelines; one is the simulation method, and the other is the method of standard fw table/curve. The guidelines for the two methods need to be developed by IMO. China proposes that the calculation method of coefficient fw should be robust and be fully verified by model tests and sea trials in order to eliminate the aforementioned uncertainties. Meanwhile, it is suggested that a group of experts be organised by the Committee to study the testing technologies of wave added resistance and to develop a standard testing procedure for model tests.


MEPC 64/4/29 (China) - Proposed amendments to the 2012 Guidelines on the method of calculation of the attained Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) for new ships This document provides proposed amendments to the 2012 Guidelines on the method of calculation of the attained Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) for new ships as set out in resolution MEPC.212(63) for uniform implementation. The document addressed matters relevant to Shaft Generator, Auxiliary engine power, MEPC 64/4/30 (Angola, Argentina, Brazil, China, India, Jamaica, Nigeria, Peru, South Africa and Venezuela) - Draft MEPC resolution on Promotion of Technical Co-operation and Technology Transfer relating to the improvement of energy efficiency of ships This document provides a draft MEPC resolution on promotion of technical co-operation and technology transfer relating to the improvement of energy efficiency of ships. MEPC 64/4/31 (IACS) - Implementation of chapter 4 of MARPOL Annex VI This document provides in the annex an IACS Unified Interpretation on the relationship between the International Energy Efficiency Certificate (IEEC) and the International Air Pollution Prevention (IAPP) Certificate as requested by MEPC 63, and provides the understanding of IACS relating to the provision of the SEEMP in relation to the first intermediate/renewal survey after 1 January 2013. MEPC 64/4/32 (BIMCO, CESA, IACS, ICS, INTERCARGO, INTERTANKO, ITTC, OCIMF and WSC) - Development of the first version of industry guidelines on calculation and verification of the Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) This document discusses the development of the first version of industry guidelines concerning the uniform implementation of the EEDI requirements and the role of the verifier in conducting the verification of EEDI MEPC 64/4/33 (WWF and CSC) - Proposed elements for enhancing implementation requirements for SEEMP and SEEMP Guidelines This document provides support for the need for enhanced implementation requirements for SEEMP and SEEMP Guidelines, leading to what the co-sponsors refer to in this document as "SEEMP Plus" and provides specific recommendations to enhance SEEMP implementation. The document proposes target setting and monitoring. MEPC 64/4/34 (CLIA) - Progress on development of an attained Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) for new cruise passenger ships This document reports on further development of a method of calculation of the attained EEDI for new cruise passenger ships with non-conventional propulsion. MEPC 64/4/35 (Japan) - Report of the result of technological development of SCR system for the Tier III NOx emission standards This document provides the result of technological development of SCR system for the NOx Tier III emission standards, including data of shipboard tests of SCR systems which were equipped to a 90,000 DWT bulk carrier, a small cargo ship, etc. MEPC 64/4/36 (ICS) - Calculation of required EEDI for specialised ships designed to carry fruit juices in bulk This document highlights concern with the application of standard EEDI reference lines to small groups of specialised ships, optimised for specific cargoes and trades. Specialist refrigerated fruit juice carriers are used as an example of this issue MEPC 64/4/37 (Greece) - Minimum propulsion power to maintain the manoeuvrability in adverse conditions This document comments on documents MEPC 64/4/13 and MEPC 64/INF.7. Greece proposes a minimum speed approach and considers the adverse condition given in MEPC 64/4/7 is not severe enough. MEPC 64/4/38 (Greece) - Draft Guidelines for the calculation of the coefficient fw for decrease in ship speed in a representative sea condition This document comments on document MEPC 64/4/7 by Japan, which presents draft Guidelines for the calculation of the coefficient fw, as developed so far by an informal correspondence group.


MEPC 64/4/39 (Greece) - Guidance on the treatment of innovative energy efficiency technologies for calculation and verification of the attained EEDI This document comments on document MEPC 64/4/8 (Denmark, Germany and Japan) which presents draft Guidance on the treatment of innovative energy efficiency technologies, as developed so far by an informal correspondence group. The documents points outs impossibility of the verification at sea trial for some of technologies. MEPC 64/4/40 (United States) - SCR reductant dosing control strategy and its applicability to NOx reduction rate This document comments on EUROMOT's proposed modification to the NOx reduction rate equation in paragraph 2.3.11 of the SCR Guidelines adopted by resolution MEPC.198(62), as proposed in their submission MEPC 64/4/2. MEPC 64/4/41 (United States) - Assessment of availability of fuel oil under MARPOL Annex VI The United States provides additional information on the assessment of availability of fuel oil specified in regulation 14.8 of MARPOL Annex VI and responds to the suggestion that a supplementary analysis be in the form of a preliminary study prior to completing the actual availability assessment. Such a supplementary analysis would be unnecessary and would not provide any additional certainty with respect to the availability assessment methodology currently under consideration. The document concludes that The most important way to ensure fuel availability is for the global marine transportation industry and regulators to send an unambiguous message to the refining industry that the 2020 effective date for the global fuel-sulphur limits is a firm date. Because refinery construction and modifications can take four to five years, the availability assessment required in regulation 14 of MARPOL Annex VI and performed in 2017 will provide reliable information as to whether refineries have geared up to provide this cleaner fuel

MEPC 64/4/42 (Japan and Republic of Korea) - Comments on the proposed interim Guidelines for determining minimum propulsion power to maintain the manoeuvrability of ships in adverse conditions This document comments on the Guidelines for determining minimum propulsion power inadverse conditions proposed by GreeceindocumentMEPC63/4/15 and by IACS, BIMCO,INTERCARGO, INTERTANKO and OCIMF in documentsMEPC64/4/13andMEPC64/INF.7. MEPC 64/4/43/Rev.1 (Japan and Republic of Korea) - Comments on document MEPC 64/4/15 – ITTC Recommended Procedure 7.5-04-01-01.2, "Speed/power trials, part 2, analysis of speed/power trial data" Comments are provided on document MEPC 64/4/15 from the International Towing Tank Conference (ITTC) on the review of the existing speed correction methods for EEDI verification, supplemented by the revision of the ITTC's existing method for analysis of speed in document MEPC 64/INF.6. Japan shares the view of the ITTC's PSS Committee that the two power correction methods (ISO15016 method and the direct power method) can be used as suggested in paragraph 3.7of document MEPC 64/4/15. However, the revised ITTC's method for analysis of speed standard in document MEPC 64/INF.6 contains one method (the direct power method) only. Also, the correction method for current stated in paragraph 3.5 is not found in document MEPC 64/INF.6. Japan is concerned that these unconformities may cause, to some extent, confusion to shipbuilders, shipowners and verifiers. MEPC 64/4/44 (Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan, Marshall Islands, Norway and United States) - Draft MEPC resolution on capacity-building, technical assistance and transfer of technology related to energy efficiency measures for ships This document sets out at annex a draft MEPC resolution on capacity-building, technical assistance and transfer of technology related to energy efficiency measures for ships. MEPC 64/4/45 (United States) - Interpretation of the term "major conversion" This document sets out a different interpretation of MARPOL Annex VI, regulation 2.24.4 (part of the definition "major conversion") from what is suggested in document MEPC 64/4/12


MEPC 64/4/46 (South Africa) - Comments on document MEPC 64/4/22 by the Vice-Chairman This document provides comments and input to the annex to the draft resolution on Promotion of Technical Cooperation and Transfer of Technology relating to the improvement of energy efficiency of ships, as set out in the annex to document MEPC 64/4/22 MEPC 64/INF.3 (Secretariat) - Update of the draft IMO model course on energy-efficient operation of ships This document provides an updated version of the draft IMO Model Course on energy-efficient operation of ships. MEPC 63 considered documents MEPC 63/4/5 and MEPC 63/INF.10 (Secretariat) notifying that the World Maritime University (WMU) had finalised the draft Model Course for energy-efficient operation of ships, and that further work was needed to align it with the guidelines adopted by MEPC 63. An updated version of the draft IMO Model Course is set out as an annex to this document. MEPC 64/INF.6 (ITTC) - Additional information on ITTC Recommended Procedure 7.5-04-01-01.2, "Speed/power trials, part 2, analysis of speed/power trial data" Document MEPC 64/4/15 describes work to develop the ITTC Recommended Procedure 7.5-04-01-01.2, "Speed/power trials, part 2, analysis of speed/power trial data". Part 2 replaces ISO 15016 and is intended to be applied in conjunction with ITTC Recommended Procedure 7.5-04-01-01.2 "Speed and power trials, part 1, preparation and conduct". Furthermore, ISO 15016 refers to some items of part 1. The content of part 1 is addressed in ISO 19019. Part 1 and part 2 are set out in annex 1 and annex 2 to this document respectively. MEPC 64/INF.7 (IACS) - Background information to document MEPC 64/4/13 This document provides background information on the proposed guidelines to determine whether available propulsion power is sufficient to maintain the manoeuvrability in adverse conditions in the context of the EEDI framework MEPC 64/INF.8 (United States) - Supplementary information to the Interim Report of the Correspondence Group on Assessment of Technological Developments to Implement the Tier III NOx Emission Standards under MARPOL Annex VI This document provides supplementary information in support of the report on the work of the Correspondence Group on Assessment of Technological Developments to Implement the Tier III NOx Emission Standards under MARPOL Annex VI MEPC 64/INF.9 (Netherlands) - Study on a fairer inclusion of small general cargo ships and small containerships within the EEDI regulatory framework This document provides the full report related to the proposal in document MEPC 64/4/18 for inclusion of three correction factors to overcome the challenges in indexing of ships which fall under the requirements for general cargo ships smaller than 20,000 DWT. MEPC 64/INF.10 (Secretariat) - Study on the treatment of Ozone-depleting Substances used to service ships This document provides the report of a study commissioned by the Secretariat and undertaken by Lloyd's Register on the treatment of Ozone Depleting Substances used to service ships. MEPC 64/INF.22 MEPC 64/INF.23 (CSC) - Update on the proposal for "A transparent and reliable hull and propeller performance standard" This information document further elaborates the proposal for "A transparent and reliable hull and propeller performance standard", presented by the Bellona Foundation as a member of CSC at MEPC 63. It addresses key issues raised by some delegates and it also provides an updated estimate of the potential for GHG emissions reductions related to improvements in hull and propeller performance based on a larger sample volume. The updated estimate is slightly lower, 6 to 9% as compared to the 7 to 10% presented at MEPC 63, but remains considerable


MEPC 64/INF.28 (Secretariat) - Consideration by the Montreal Protocol of the treatment of ODS used by ships This document provides the outcome of the 32nd Open-Ended Working Group meeting of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol

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MEPC 64/5 (Secretariat) - Draft Terms of Reference for further impact assessment of the proposed Market-based Measures for international shipping This document reproduces the draft terms of reference for further impact assessment of the proposed Market-based Measures for international shipping, as discussed at MEPC 63. MEPC 64/5/1 (Secretariat) - Outcome of the United Nations Climate Change Conference held in Bonn, Germany from 14 to 25 May 2012 This document reports on the May session of the subsidiary bodies to the United Nations Climate Change Convention (UNFCCC) – SBSTA 36, SBI 36, AWG-KP 17, AWG-LCA 15 and ADP 1 – held in Bonn, Germany from 14 to 25 May 2012 MEPC 64/5/2 (Japan) - Draft legal text on the modified Efficiency Incentive Scheme (EIS) This document presents at annex a first draft of a legal text for the Efficiency Incentive Scheme (EIS). As the EIS contains a large number of commonalities with the International GHG Fund proposed by Denmark et al., the draft text for the EIS proposal is formulated on a basis of the text as contained in document GHG-WG 3/3/4. It should also be noted that given the discussion, inter alia, on the EEDI for existing ships at MEPC 63, the EIS mechanism is simplified and adjusted to cover incentive for new ships only. MEPC 64/5/3 (India and Saudi Arabia) - Possible incompatibility between the WTO rules and Market-Based Measures for international shipping This document discusses the possible incompatibility between the World Trade Organization (WTO) rules and Market-Based Measures (MBM) for international shipping under the IMO MEPC 64/5/4 (Jamaica) - Elaboration on the Port State Levy proposal This document aims to elaborate on the methodology, application and function of the Port State Levy (PSL) as originally outlined in document MEPC 60/4/40. MEPC 64/5/5 (Secretariat) - Draft outline for an update of the GHG emissions estimate for international shipping This document presents a draft outline for an update of the greenhouse gases emissions estimate from international shipping. It specifically raises the issue that the GHG trajectories in 2nd GHG study may no longer be a reasonable reflection of the future. MEPC 64/5/6 (UNITED STATES) - Further details on the proposal of the United States to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from international shipping The United States is providing further details and revisions for its proposal to address greenhouse gas emissions by fostering improvements in ships' energy efficiency. The proposal would be implemented by means of amendments to MARPOL Annex VI, and it calls for a phased approach to the establishment of attained efficiency standards and a program to rate the attained efficiency of ships. Phase I would entail the collection of data needed to determine how best to establish attained efficiency standards. This cover two elements – fuel monitoring as well as technical operational testing of engines and other equipment. Phase II would include a pilot phase to test the standards established, with ships receiving ratings based on their attained efficiency relative to the applicable standards, which would not be mandatory at that time. During this period, the IMO would consider the amendments needed to make the standards mandatory, any adjustments to the program, and the potential inclusion of flexibility measures, including ship efficiency credit trading (SECT). In Phase III, the attained efficiency standards would become mandatory.


MEPC 64/5/7 (United States) - Proposed amendments to MARPOL Annex VI Draft legal text with respect to the proposal of the United States to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from international shipping The United States is providing draft legal text with respect to its revised proposal to address greenhouse gas emissions by fostering improvements in ships' energy efficiency MEPC 64/5/8 (CSC) - Reducing global ship emissions using a speed-related GHG or compensation fund Speed reduction can play a major role in reducing shipping's carbon footprint and could be a central element in any IMO approach to MBMs. A reduced speed approach would reflect industry's likely response to rising fuel prices would deliver impressive in-sector emissions cuts at a negative cost to industry and enable shipping to continue to grow sustainably. Significant revenues could be generated for climate finance and funding GHG abatement. MEPC 64/5/9 (Brazil, China, India, Peru, Saudi Arabia, South Africa) - Further work on GHG emissions from ships This document provides a proposal for guidance to the Committee on its further work on greenhouse gas emissions from ships, taking into consideration the outcome of MEPC 63 and concerns expressed by Parties MEPC 64/5/10 (WWF) - Draft legal text on uses of financing generated from a maritime MBM This document presents a first draft legal text for the Rebate Mechanism add-on option for a revenue-generating MBM. This draft is provided with the aim of assisting the MEPC in its tasks, in particular in considering equitable uses of financing generated from an MBM. MEPC 64/5/11 (ICS) - Operational energy efficiency of new and existing ships This document advocates the need for development of practical measures addressing the operational emission of greenhouse gases from ships that reflect the technical and commercial realities of operating a ship in service MEPC 64/5/12 (WWF) - Incorporating impact of trading distances in the Rebate Mechanism This document provides the results of incorporating trading distances to calculate a country's share of value-distance of global imports from non-adjacent countries for nearly 200 countries. These values may be used as the rebate and credit keys in the Rebate Mechanism by explicitly integrating trading distances they provide an alternative to the keys based on value of imports alone. MEPC 64/INF.14 (CSC) - Smarter Steaming Ahead Policy options, costs and benefits of regulated slow steaming This document provides summary highlights of a study into the options, costs and benefits of regulated slow steaming commissioned by the Clean Shipping Coalition members Seas At Risk and Transport & Environment, and undertaken by CE Delft, ICCT and Professor Mikis Tsimplis of the University of Southampton. Report highlights are in the annex. MEPC 64/INF.15 (Japan) - Schematic outline of the modified Efficiency Incentive Scheme (EIS) This document provides a schematic outline of the modified Efficiency Incentive Scheme (EIS) as described in document MEPC 64/5/2 MEPC 64/INF.31 (Secretariat) - Green Climate Fund This document provides information on the Green Climate Fund established by the COP of UNFCCC and on the first Board meeting of the Fund, which was held from 23 to 25 August 2012 in Geneva, Switzerland

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MEPC 64/6 (Secretariat) - Amendments to the IBC Code This document sets out the text of the proposed amendments to the IBC Code, which were circulated under the cover of Circular letter No.3261 of 20 March 2012. MEPC 64/6/1 (Norway and United Kingdom) - Comments on the 2012 Amendments to the IBC Code This document comments on MEPC 64/6 and highlights minor errors and inconsistencies that have been identified and can be rectified at this session to ensure that the 2012 Amendments of the IBC Code are accurate and complete.


Agenda item 7

MEPC 64/7 (ISCO) - Discharge of Settled-out Water during Oil Spill Recovery Operations This document addresses practical issues that arise where strict observance of MARPOL Annex I provisions governing oil discharge at sea can inhibit effectiveness of marine oil spill recovery operations MEPC 64/7/1 (Marshall Islands) - Unified Interpretation of MARPOL Annex VI, chapter 4 This document seeks clarification from the Committee concerning the implementation of MARPOL Annex VI, chapter 4, with respect to the date on which the SEEMP is required to be placed on board existing ships MEPC 64/7/2 (Norway) - Proposed amendments to MARPOL Annex IV and the Guidelines for ballast water management and development of ballast water management plans (G4) This document proposes amendments to MARPOL Annex IV related to the storage of sewage generated on board ships and stored in ballast tanks. The document is a follow-up to document MEPC 63/2/18 submitted by Norway. MEPC 64/7/3 (IACS) - Supplement to the International Air Pollution Prevention (IAPP) Certificate Section 2.3 (IACS UI MPC 101) As requested by MEPC 63, this document provides IACS unified interpretation MPC 101 regarding completion of the supplement to the International Air Pollution Prevention (IAPP) Certificate MEPC 64/7/4 (Republic of Korea, the United Kingdom and the IACS) - Recording of incinerator capacity on the supplement to the IOPP Certificate This document discusses the need to record the capacity of the incinerator on the IOPP Certificate Supplement, Form A and Form B. MEPC 64/7/5 (India) - International Sewage Pollution Prevention Certificate This document contains a proposal for a unified interpretation regarding the number of persons a ship is certified to carry, which has to be specified in the Form of International Sewage Pollution Prevention Certificate and also contains a proposal for amendments to the Form of International Sewage Pollution Prevention Certificate under MARPOL Annex IV MEPC 64/7/6 (Rep of Korea) - Considerations on exemption of survey and certification requirements for unmanned and non-self-propelled barge with no machinery This document proposes to identify unmanned and non-self-propelled barges as with no onboard sources of pollutants to the marine environment and thus the application of MARPOL Convention is not critical in reality, and to develop a method to exempt survey and certification requirements relating to each Annex of the MARPOL Convention for such ships MEPC 64/7/7 (China) - Considerations of the application of MARPOL Annex IV and the BWM Convention to sewage or grey water stored in ballast tanks This document provides considerations regarding the application of MARPOL Annex IV and the BWM Convention to sewage or grey water stored in ballast tanks. MEPC 64/7/8 (Canada, Chile, Japan, the United States, BIMCO and INTERCARGO - )Draft MEPC circular on the classification of solid bulk cargoes for the management of cargo residues under the revised MARPOL Annex V Draft MEPC circular on the classification of solid bulk cargoes for the management of cargo residues under the revised MARPOL Annex V MEPC 64/7/9 (INTERCARO, ICS, BIMCO) - Lack of adequate port reception facilities for the implementation of the revised MARPOL Annex V This document brings to the attention of the Committee a survey of Port Reception Facilities (PRF) for cargoes that will be classified as harmful to the marine environment under the revised MARPOL Annex V from 1 January 2013. In an ICMM survey 82% of receiving terminals did not have PRF in place. Noting the limited notice the industry has been given to classify cargoes and put in place adequate PRF the co-sponsors propose allowing further time to ensure full compliance.


Agenda item 11

MEPC 64/11 (Secretariat) - Outcome of BLG 16 This document provides the list of actions requested of the Committee on matters emanating from BLG 16 other than urgent matters on which it took action at MEPC 63. MEPC 64 is invited to:

.1 endorse, subject to MSC 90's concurrent decision, the decisions taken by the Sub-Committee regarding the outcome of ESPH 17

.2 endorse the evaluation of the Trade-named mixtures presenting safety hazards, for inclusion in List 3 of the MEPC.2/Circular;

.3 endorse the cargo tank cleaning additives evaluated and found to meet the requirements of regulation 13.5.2 of MARPOL Annex II, for inclusion in the next edition of the MEPC.2/Circular

.4 approve the proposed amendments to the 2011 Guidelines for the carriage of blends of petroleum oil and biofuels (MEPC.1/Circ.761) and instruct the Secretariat to issue MEPC.1/Circ.761/Rev.1 accordingly

.5 agree to forward document BLG 16/4 and the report of the Ballast Water and Biofouling Working Group (BLG 16/WP.4) to the FSI Sub-Committee for consideration in the context of developing Guidelines for port State control under the 2004 BWM Convention

.6 approve the draft MEPC circular on the Guidance for minimising the transfer of invasive aquatic species as biofouling (hull fouling) for recreational craft

.7 note the Sub-Committee's consideration on matters concerning the use of continuous NOx monitoring to demonstrate compliance with the Tier III NOx emission limit; and the sampling of fuel oil used on board ships

.8 approve the draft Unified Interpretation to regulation 16.9 of MARPOL Annex VI concerning the use of sludge oil during the warm-up process of continuous-feed type shipboard incinerators

.9 note that the Sub-Committee prepared a new priority list of necessary guidelines to support implementation and enforcement of MARPOL Annex VI and the NOx Technical Code 2008

.10 note that the Sub-Committee established a correspondence group to progress the development of the remaining guidelines and guidance documents as a consequence of the amended MARPOL Annex VI and the NOx Technical Code 2008 and to further consider the impact on the arctic of emissions of Black carbon from international shipping.11 approve, subject to MSC 90's concurrent decision, the holding of an intersessional meeting of the ESPH Working Group in 2013; and

.12 approve the report in general. MEPC 64/11/1 (Secretariat) - Outcome of DE 56 This document provides the list of actions requested of the Committee on matters emanating from DE 56. MEPC 64 is invited to:

1 note the Sub-Committee's decision to keep any decision on environmental requirements to be included in the draft Polar Code in abeyance, pending further consideration at its next session

.2 note the Sub-Committee's view that the MSC and the MEPC should prioritise their discussion on how to make the Polar Code mandatory in the mst expeditious way possible

.3 approve the draft amendments to the Condition Assessment Scheme (CAS) (resolution MEPC.94(46)), emanating from the adoption of the ESP Code (resolution A.1049(27)), with a view to adoption at MEPC 65

.4 adopt the draft MEPC resolution on the 2012 Guidelines on implementation of effluent standards and performance tests for sewage treatment plants, deciding on the square brackets in paragraph 4.2.1 and the application date; and

.5 endorse the recommendation of the Sub-Committee that incinerators with a capacity greater than 1,500 kW and up to 4,000 kW can be type-approved under the existing Standard Specification for Shipboard Incinerators (resolution MEPC.76(40), as amended by resolution MEPC.93(45))

MEPC 64/11/2 (Secretariat) - Outcome of STW 43 MEPC 64 is invited to take action on matters emanating from STW 43: The Committee is invited to:

.1 approve draft Assembly resolution on Revised Guidelines on implementation of the ISM Code by Administrations

.2 approve revised circular on Guidelines for the operational implementation of the ISM Code by Companies; and

.3 approve draft Assembly resolution on Revised Guidelines for the structure of an integrated system of Contingency planning for shipboard emergencies


MEPC 64/11/3 (Secretariat) - Outcome of FSI 20 This document provides the list of actions requested of the Committee on matters emanating from FSI 20. The Committee is invited to approve the report in general and, in particular (unless stated otherwise, paragraph numbers and annexes referred to below are those of document FSI 20/19), to:

.1 endorse the Sub-Committee's decision to consider, at its next session, the draft Assembly resolution on notification and circulation through GISIS of information related to mandatory reporting requirements, as set out in the annex to document FSI 20/3/1

.2 endorse the Sub-Committee's invitation to interested Member States to submit their proposals on draft guidelines on communication of information under IMO instruments to a future session, in particular on domestic legislation, including the frequency of such a reporting and the language in which information should be provided

.3 instruct the Sub-Committee to examine in detail the difficulties encountered by Member States in complying with the various mandatory reporting requirements, while taking into account the request of A 27 to the Council to establish the Ad Hoc Steering Group for Reducing Administrative Requirements (resolution A.1043(27)), with a view to avoiding any duplication of work (paragraph 3.6);

.4 endorse the Sub-Committee's decision to further clarify the meaning of "originals" to be carried on board at a future session

.5 instruct the Sub-Committee to initiate revisions to FAL.2/Circ.123-MEPC.1/Circ.769-MSC.1/Circ.1409, as may be necessary, and endorse the request to the Secretariat to prepare a note containing those requirements, which may result in the revision of the above-mentioned circular and/or amendment to appendix 12 of the Procedures for PSC, as appropriate

.6 instruct the Sub-Committee to coordinate a detailed technical review of GlobalReg by all relevant sub-committees, in order to develop a non-mandatory instrument on regulations for non-convention ships and to identify a process for keeping it updated

.7 request the Secretariat to release a version of the certified true copy of amendments to a convention on IMODOCS, in track changes, and establishing a time limit for the circulation of the certified true copies, preferably at the time of adoption, taking into account the views expressed by the Legal Office

.8 request the Secretariat to invite States depositing instruments of ratification to submit relevant and related domestic documents leading to the ratification that could be made accessible to other States, either upon request, through technical co-operation or, subsequently, through a GISIS module

.9 approve the draft IMO Instruments Implementation Code (III Code), with the associated draft Assembly resolution, with a view to submission to the Assembly, at its twenty-eighth session, for adoption

.10 endorse the Sub-Committee's recommendation that amendments to the relevant instruments should be adopted after the III Code has been adopted by the Assembly

.11 endorse the Sub-Committee's recommendation concerning its preferred method of referencing the III Code into the text of the amendments to the mandatory instruments

.12 approve the draft amendments to MARPOL to make the III Code and auditing mandatory (paragraph 12.16 and annex 5);

.13 endorse the Sub-Committee's recommendation concerning future amendments to the III Code and the applicable provisions of the mandatory instruments

.14 instruct the Sub-Committee to develop, at its next session, a new non-mandatory instrument in the form of an Assembly resolution, solely containing the annexes to the current non-mandatory Code for the implementation of mandatory IMO instruments, to be reviewed in the future in the same way as the annexes to the non-mandatory Code have been updated regularly since its initial adoption

.15 endorse the Sub-Committee's recommendation concerning the adoption of, and amendment to, the RO Code

.16 endorse the Sub-Committee's recommendation to amend only those instruments that refer expressly to resolutions A.739(18) and A.789(19) (paragraphs 13.9 and 13.10) to make the RO Code mandatory;

.17 endorse the Sub-Committee's request to the Secretariat to further communicate with the ISO Secretariat to obtain clarification or approval for referencing its standards in the RO Code and, if required, conduct a study with interested delegations to adjust the text of the RO Code

.18 approve the draft RO Code, with the associated draft MEPC resolution, taking into account the proposed changes and options, subject to the outcome of the communication between IMO and ISO Secretariats (paragraph 13.14 and annex 6);

.19 approve the draft amendments to MARPOL Annexes I and II to make the RO Code mandatory

.20 approve the Sub-Committee's draft revised biennial agenda for the 2012-2013 biennium and the provisional agenda for FSI 21 and, in doing so, extend the current target completion year of the output on measures to protect the safety of persons rescued at sea to 2013; and


.21 note the status of the planned outputs of the High-level Action Plan of the Organization and priorities for the 2012-2013 biennium that are relevant to the Sub-Committee

MEPC 64/11/3/Add.1 (Secretariat) - Outcome of FSI 20 – III Code This document provides information on a possible time frame to make the draft IMO Instruments Implementation Code (III Code) and auditing mandatory. MEPC 64/11/4 (Finland and UK) - Amendments to the draft 2012 Guidelines on implementation of effluent standards and performance tests for sewage treatment plants This document proposes some minor editorial changes in relation to the dilution compensation factor Qi/Qe. It also provides some further information on the application of Qi/Qe under the draft 2012 Guidelines (DE 56/25, annex 15), which will replace the Revised guidelines on implementation of effluent standards and performance tests for sewage treatment plants, adopted in October 2006 by resolution MEPC.159(55). MEPC 64/11/5 & Corr.1 (IACS) - Comments on the draft Code for Recognized Organizations (RO Code) This document presents comments and proposals regarding the draft Code for Recognized Organizations (RO Code) that has been developed by the FSI Sub-Committee and is now before the Committee with a view to its approval. MEPC 64/11/6 (CLIA) - Proposed nutrient standards for sewage treatment plants installed on passenger ships intending to discharge sewage effluent in special areas This document comments on the proposed nutrient standards for sewage treatment plants as currently contained in the square brackets in paragraph 4.2.1 of the draft 2012 Guidelines on implementation of effluent standards and performance tests for sewage treatment plants


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