Application of IMO Resolution MEPC.328 (76) to Indian Ships- Amendments to chapter 4 of MARPOL Annex VI (2021 revised MARPOL Annex VI).

**MS Notice Summary: Application of IMO Resolution MEPC.328(76) to Indian Ships**

Applicable to: Indian Ships of 400 GT and above, irrespective of coastal or worldwide GTL or trade

Effective Date: 1st November, 2022

Superseded Circulars: Engineering circular 9 of 2012, Engineering circular 2 of 2018

Key Changes and Requirements

MARPOL Annex VI has been amended to include goal-based short-term measures with EEXI and CII as functional requirements.

Regulations: 23 (Attained EEXI), 25 (Required EEXI), 28 (Operational Carbon Intensity)

Applicable to Indian Ships of 400 GT and above, irrespective of trade.

Exceptions: Ships not propelled by mechanical means, FPSOs, drilling rigs, and category A ships as defined in the Polar Code.

Ships must comply with the new regulations by the given deadlines.

EEXI: Calculate and verify attained EEXI, submit data to Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) within one month of verification.
CII: Calculate attained annual operational CII, report to RO by 29th February every year, and submit verified data to IRS by 31st May.
SEEMP: Develop and review Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP), submit verified data to IRS by 31st May.

II/4 Ships rated 'D' for three consecutive years or 'E' must submit a plan of corrective action to enhance energy efficiency.

Important Note

Ships rated 'E' or 'D' for three consecutive years may face restrictions on registration under the Indian Flag.

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