United States Coast Guard issued a policy letter providing
interim guidance to ensure compliance with IMO Resolution MEPC.203(62)
by U.S. vessels required to hold MARPOL Annex VI lEE certificates until
Title 33, Code of Federal Regulations (CPR) is revised to reflect U.S.
implementation. The policy letter also provides guidance for foreign
vessels calling on U.S. ports.Vessels to which MARPOL applies are required to obtain an IEE
Certificate. In the interim, owners and operators of US-flag vessels may voluntarily obtain IEE Certificates in accordance with the policy
letter guidelines.IMO Resolution MEPC.203(62) revises MARPOL AnnexVI to include a new
Chapter 4 and implements the mandatory requirements for a new
International Energy Efficiency (lEE) Certificate and Shipboard Energy
Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP).On July 15, 2011, the International Maritime Organization formally
adopted Resolution MEPC.203(62), which amends MARPOL Annex VI. The
requirements of MEPC.203(62) entered into force on January 1, 2013. The
requirements of Annex VI Chapter 4 apply to any ship of 400 gross
tonnage or more that engages in voyages to ports or offshore terminals
under the jurisdiction of other Parties. The list of Parties to Annex VI may be found here under the “Status of Conventions” link. U.S. vessels
are not required to obtain an IEE Certificate if they are not engaged in voyages to nations that are party to Annex VI.
WORLD SHIPPING
15 May 2013 - 20:58
Guidance for MARPOL Annex VI IEE Certificate Implementation
United States Coast Guard issued a policy letter providing interim guidance to ensure compliance with IMO Resolution MEPC.203(62)
WORLD SHIPPING
15 May 2013 - 20:58
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