Exemption of UNSP Barges from Survey and Certification Requirements of MARPOL

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Applicable to: Recognized Organizations (ROs) and ship owners/operators

Effective Date: 1 November 2022

Superseded Circulars: None

Key Changes and Requirements

UNSP barges are exempted from certain survey and certification requirements under MARPOL Annexes I, IV, and VI.

Exemption Certificates: Issued by RO or Administration for a maximum of 5 years.
Survey Requirements: Survey to confirm compliance with exemption conditions before issuance of certificate.
Certificate Upload: ROs to upload exemption certificates to IMO GISIS within 15 days of issuance.

II/4 Form of International Air Pollution Prevention Exemption Certificate for UNSP Barges

Important Note

Exemption certificates should be issued in accordance with the relevant MARPOL Annex forms and regulations.

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