Implementation of MARPOL ANNEX VI Regulation VI/13.7

REPUBLIC OF CYPRUSMINISTRY OFCOMMUNICATIONS AND WORKSCircular No 38/2010TEN 5.13.09TEN 4.24.03.10DEPARTMENTOF MERCHANT SHIPPINGLEMESOS8 th December 2010All Owners, Managers and Representatives of Shipsunder the Cyprus FlagRecognised OrganisationsSubject: Implementation of MARPOL ANNEX VI Regulation VI/13.7 - Marinediesel engines installed on a ship constructed prior to 1 January 2000,Certification of an Approve Method for MAN B&W S70MC engines.I refer to the above subject and wish to inform you that following the latestamendments to MARPOL Annex VI which were adopted by the Marine EnvironmentProtection Committee (MEPC) at its 58 th session in October 2008 and which enteredinto force on 1 st July 2010, IMO has recently published MEPC.1/Circ.738 whichcontains information (notification) provided by the Danish Administration regarding thecertification of an approved method for the reduction of NOx for MAN B&W S570MCengines. A copy of this IMO Circular is attached for easy reference.The Approved Method is certified for engines with a Maximum Continuous Rating(MCR) of between 2,530 – 2,810 kW/cylinder and a speed between 81 – 91 rpm asper Annex of Circular MEPC.1/Circ.738.As per MARPOL VI/13.7.1, the above mentioned regulation is mandatory for marinediesel engines with a power output of more than 5,000 kW and a per cylinderdisplacement of 90 litres or more installed on a ship constructed on or after 1 January1990 but prior to 1 January 2000,which must comply with the emission limits set forthin subparagraph 13.7.4 of this paragraph, provided that an Approved Method for thatengine has been certified by an Administration of a Party and notification of suchcertification has been submitted to the Organization by the certifying Administration.As the Administration of Denmark notified the certification of the approved method forengines mentioned above on 5 October 2010, application of the method for suchengines (irrespectively of Flag) will be mandatory no later than the first renewal surveyfor International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate, which will take place on or after 6October 2011(as per Regulation MARPOL VI/13.7.2), subject to commercialavailability.For any questions concerning the content of this Circular, interested parties maycontact:Kyllinis Street, Mesa Geitonia, 4007 Lemesos, Postal Address: P.O.Box 56193, 3305 Lemesos, CyprusTelephone: +357 25848100, Telefax: +357 25848200E-mail: maritimeadmin@dms.mcw.gov.cy, Web page: http://www.shipping.gov.cy

2Department of Merchant Shipping – Marine Environment Protection DivisionTelephone Numbers: +357 25 848 273, +357 25 848132Facsimile Number: +357 25 848 200e-mail: environment@dms.mcw.gov.cySerghios S. SerghiouDirectorDepartment of Merchant ShippingAttachment: MEPC.1/Circ.738: Information on an approved method under MARPOLAnnex VI, Communication received from the Administration of Denmark.CC: - Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Communications and Works- Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs- Maritime Offices of the Department of Merchant Shipping abroad- Diplomatic Missions and Honorary Consular Officers of the Republic- General Manager, Cyprus Ports Authority- Cyprus Shipping Chamber- Cyprus Union of Shipowners- Cyprus Shipping Association- Cyprus Bar Association

E4 ALBERT EMBANKMENTLONDON SE1 7SRTelephone: +44 (0)20 7735 7611 Fax: +44 (0)20 7587 3210Ref. T5/1.01MEPC.1/Circ.73819 October 2010INFORMATION ON AN APPROVED METHOD UNDER MARPOL ANNEX VICommunication received from theAdministration of Denmark1 In accordance with the provisions of regulation 13.7.1 of MARPOL Annex VI,a communication has been received from the Administration of Denmark concerningcertification of an approved method for marine diesel engines. The details are annexedhereto, and hereby circulated to Parties to MARPOL Annex VI and Member States of theOrganization for information and appropriate action.2 It should be noted that, for marine diesel engines with a power output of morethan 5,000 kW and a per cylinder displacement at or above 90 litres installed on a shipconstructed on or after 1 January 1990 but prior to 1 January 2000, installation of anapproved method is required if the approved method for that engine has been certified by anAdministration of a Party, or alternatively, for such engines, certification as provided for underregulation 13.7.1.2 of MARPOL Annex VI.3 As the Administration of Denmark notified the certification of the approved methodfor engines specified in the annex to this circular on 5 October 2010, installation of themethod for such engines will be mandatory no later than the first renewal survey forInternational Air Pollution Prevention Certificate, which occurs on or after 6 October 2011,subject to commercial availability.4 Member Governments are invited to bring this circular to the attention of theirAdministrations, relevant shipping organizations, recognized organizations, shippingcompanies and other stakeholders, and encourage them to take action as appropriate.***I:\CIRC\MEPC\01\738.doc

MEPC.1/Circ.738Annex, page 1ANNEXAPPROVED METHOD FOR MAN B&W S70MCEnginetypeSpecification of the Engine TypeManufacturerMCR percylinder(kW/cyl)Ratedspeed(rpm)The Approved Methodcomplies with thefollowingrequirementsReg.13.7.5.1Reg.13.7.5.2Date ofnotificationS70MC MAN B&W 2,530 – 2,810* 81-91* 5 Oct. 2010* within a range bounded by MCR per cylinder and rated speed on a power curveI:\CIRC\MEPC\01\738.doc

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