MARPOL Annex VI, Regulations for the prevention of air pollution from ships, covers the requirements in respect of both emissions to air (chapter 3) & energy efficiency (chapter 4). The requirements for control of nitrogen oxides (NOx), given by chapter 3, are supplemented by the mandatory NOx Technical Code 2008 which covers the testing, survey & certification of marine diesel engines. This fourth edition of the consolidated texts of MARPOL Annex VI & the NOx Technical Code 2008
Includes:: all amendments through to that adopted at MEPC 70 in October 2016. Also contained are the current versions of the Guidelines & other information relevant to the application of MARPOL Annex VI & the NOx Technical Code 2008. These include all those related to:• exhaust gas cleaning systems;• the energy efficiency aspects of chapter 4; and• selective catalytic reduction systems. This publication is intended to be of use to maritime administrations, recognized organizations, shipping companies, classification societies, educational institutes, shipbuilders & equipment manufacturers together with others with an interest in the prevention of air pollution from ships & in the technical & operational measures to improve the energy efficiency of ships.