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IMO Data Collection System.
Applicable to:
Indian vessels registered under the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 (except FPSO, FSU, Drilling Rigs and Ships not propelled by mechanical means)
Effective Date:
30th July, 2018
Superseded Circulars:
None
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Amendments to MARPOL Annex VI
MARPOL Annex VI has been amended to include a data collection system for fuel oil consumption of ships. The amendments require ships of 5,000 GT and above to collect and report fuel oil consumption data.
- Applicable Ships: Ships of 5,000 GT and above
- Data Collection: From 1 January 2019
- Data Reporting: Within three months after the end of each calendar year
2. Requirements for Indian Ships
Indian ships of 5,000 GT and above must comply with the following requirements:
- SEEMP Part II: Submit by 30th September 2018
- Confirmation of Compliance: Issued by 30th November 2018
- Data Collection & Submission: By 29th February 2020 and annually thereafter
- Data Verification & Statement of Compliance: By 30th April 2020 and annually thereafter
- Data Submission to IMO: By 30th June 2020 and annually thereafter
II/4 Guidelines for the development of a Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP)
Resolution MEPC 282(70)
Important Note
Non-compliance may result in penalties and restrictions on ship operations. Ensure timely compliance with the requirements outlined in this circular.
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