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2012 Ocean Ranger Guidebook 3-7-12
Job Aid Item: 4.1.d
Text: Fuel used IAW 40 CFR 1043.60
Background: The North America SECA is a newer IMO Annex VI and EPA requirement that was ratified in
2010. This was adopted by MARPOL in 2010. This is a requirement for all large ships operating from
Cook Inlet west to Greenland. The EPA determined ships were a significant emissions source of sulfur
oxides, which caused respiratory symptoms in ports and further inland. The lower limits apply to SECA
areas which include SE Alaska, Prince William Sound and Cook Inlet. Kodiak, Dutch Harbor, and Nome
are cruise ports outside of the SECA.
Sulfur levels in fuel used are related to the particle load of the exhaust and correlate to opacity levels
depending on operations and maintenance.
What to check for: Check fuel records to see if they match requirements of 40 CFR 1043.60 except while
in Kodiak or points west of Kodiak. Check the fuel used and the sulfur content of the fuel used.
The seasonal report will contain information on the procedures for recording the fuel use and
how it is stored and switched including:
How are the records kept?
If there a re “high sulfur” fuels on board, how are the separated (physically) form the “low
Sulfur” fuels.
How is ensured that the low sulfur fuel is used in the areas where it is mandatory o use? (timely
switch / fuel flushing)?
Are there dedicate low sulfur combustion sources and high sulfur fuel switch sources?
Describe / understand the fuel switch / fuel area regimes and how this is accomplished and
monitored recorded.
Citations:
40 CFR 1043.30 General obligations.
(e) The following requirements apply to Party vessels, including U.S.-flagged vessels:
(1) The requirements specified in Annex VI apply for vessels subject to this part for operation in U.S.
navigable waters or the U.S. EEZ. ( See §1043.60 for a summary of the standards included in these
requirements.)
(2) Vessels operating in an ECA must also comply with the requirements of Annex VI
applicable to operation in an ECA.
(3) Vessels operating in waters of an ECA associated area must also comply with the
requirements in §1043.60.
(f) The following requirements apply to non-Party vessels:
(1) Non-Party vessels operating in U.S. navigable waters or the U.S. EEZ must comply
with the operating and recordkeeping requirements of the 2008 Annex VI (incorporated
by reference in §1043.100) related to Regulations 13, 14 and 18 of the 2008 Annex VI.
This paragraph (f)(1) does not address requirements of other portions of Annex VI.
(2) Non-Party vessels operating in an ECA or ECA associated area must also comply
with the requirements in §1043.60.
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