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Corrigendum to DGS Circular No.02 of 2019- Compliance with the provisions of MARPOL Annex VI, Regulation 14.
Key Changes and Requirements
1. IMO 2020 Compliance — MARPOL Annex VI Regulation 14
From 1 January 2020, the sulphur content of fuel oil used by ships operating outside designated emission control areas shall not exceed 0.50% by mass. Ships can comply with this by using compliant fuel oil, an equivalent method like an Exhaust Gas Cleaning System (EGCS), or alternative fuels.
- Compliant Fuel Oil: Sulphur content not exceeding 0.50%
- Exhaust Gas Cleaning System (EGCS): Certified in accordance with Resolution MEPC 259 (68) as amended
- Alternative Fuels: LNG, methanol, etc.
2. Port Entry Requirements
Ports must not prohibit or impose additional measures on ships certified for alternate means of compliance to IMO 2020 without approval from the Director General of Shipping.
- Prohibition Request: Submit to Director General of Shipping with risk and impact assessment in accordance with IMO-MEPC.1/Circ.899
- Publication: List of prohibited ports to be published on DGS website and notified to IMO
- Compliance: No port shall prohibit or impose additional measures without approval
Any restriction placed on ships by ports or local authorities in contravention of these guidelines may be reported to the Director General of Shipping.
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