A new publication
is now available from IMO Publications on the revised international regulations
on preventing and reducing harmful emissions from ships, such as sulphur oxides
(SOx) nitrogen oxides (NOx) and particulate matter.
The revised
MARPOL Annex VI (Regulations for the Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships)
and the revised NOx Technical Code 2008 were adopted by IMO's Marine Environment
Protection Committee in October 2008, with an entry into force date of 1 July
2010.
The Revised
MARPOL Annex VI & NOx ) is an essential publication for maritime Administrations, classification
societies, shipping companies (owners and operators), educational institutes,
engine and equipment manufacturers and others with an interest in the prevention
of air pollution from ships.
The book
includes:
| - | the revised MARPOL Annex VI (Regulations for the Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships), including emission limits and operational requirements; | |
| - | the NOx Technical Code 2008, which is made mandatory under MARPOL Annex VI for all marine diesel engines with a power output of 130 kW or more, and provides the requirements for the testing, survey and certification of marine diesel engines; | |
| - | interim guidelines for application of the NOx Technical Code 2008; and | |
| - | standard specifications for shipboard incinerators. |
Briefing 12, 31 March 2009
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Revised MARPOL
Annex VI & NOx Technical Code 2008 (2009 Edition) is available from
authorized distributors of IMO publications, and via IMO's online bookshop
(http://www.imo.org/Publications/mainframe.asp?topic_id=429).
Technical details:
224 pp A5, product code: IA664E, price £20, ISBN: 978-92-801-4243-3.
Customers wishing to be informed about the availability of new IMO titles can
register online at http://www.imo.org/Publications/mainframe.asp?topic_id=517
