2024 MARPOL Amendments Entry into Force 01-May-2024

Applicable to: Ship-owners, ship managers, operators, agents and masters of Indian registered ships, Recognized Organization

Effective Date: 01-May-2024

Superseded Circulars: None mentioned

Key Changes and Requirements

Mandatory resolutions adopted by MEPC 79 will come into force on 01-May-2024, affecting Indian vessels and other vessels operating in Indian waters.

Mediterranean Sea Emission Control Area (MEPC.361(79)): Sulphur limit in fuel oil reduced to 0.10% m/m within the designated area.
Mandatory Garbage Record Books (MEPC.360(79)): Extended to ships of 100 gross tonnage and above and less than 400 gross tonnage.
Arctic Port Reception Facilities (MEPC.359(79) & MEPC.360(79)): States in the Arctic region can enter into regional arrangements for port reception facilities.
EEXI, CII, and Rating Values Reporting (MEPC.365(79) & MEPC.364(79)): Amendments to MARPOL Annex VI for reporting GHG reduction measures.
Fuel Flashpoint in Bunker Delivery Note (MEPC.362(79)): Flashpoint of fuel oil or a statement that it has been measured at or above 70ºC is now mandatory in the BDN.

Details of resolutions: Click here

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