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Eng Cir 02 of 2019 Enclosure - MECP1 Cir 878
Applicable to:
All ships
Effective Date:
1 January 2020
Superseded Circulars:
None
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Ship Implementation Plan
Ships are encouraged to develop an implementation plan outlining how they will comply with the 0.50% sulphur limit by 1 January 2020.
- Risk Assessment: Identify and mitigate risks related to new fuels.
- Fuel System Modifications: Plan for modifications, if needed, to handle different fuel types.
- Fuel Procurement: Plan for procuring compliant fuel, including bunkering arrangements.
- Fuel Changeover Plan: Develop a plan for switching to compliant fuel.
- Documentation: Update relevant documents and keep the implementation plan on board.
2. Fuel-related Issues
Consider potential issues related to using sulphur-compliant fuel, such as technical capability, compatibility, handling non-compliant fuels, and crew preparedness.
- Technical Capability: Assess the ship's ability to handle different fuel types.
- Compatibility: Plan for managing different fuel types and sources.
- Handling Non-compliant Fuels: Plan for using non-compliant fuels in case of unavailability.
- Crew Preparedness: Train crew on changeover procedures during fuel switching.
II/4 Indicative Example for Ship Implementation Plan
Refer to the indicative example in Appendix 1 for guidance on developing a ship implementation plan.
Important Note
A lack of a ship implementation plan or an incomplete ship implementation plan should not be considered as "clear grounds" for a more detailed inspection.
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