LATEST SOLAS & MARPOL AMENDMENTS
MARPOL
1) 1st March 2018 – Data collection system for fuel oil consumption on ships.
IMO documents : MARPOL Annnex 6, regulation 22, 5000GT & above.
Entry in to force(EIF) under tacit acceptance procedure : 1st March...
CYLINDER LUBRICATION UPDATE
Introduction:
In this update, we will be discussing the following points
Simplifying the lubrication process on-board the ships ...
BASIC CONCEPT OF INTELLIGENT ENGINE
central electronic control system is the brain
of the system which monitors and evaluate the general condition to keep the
operating parameter within limits and keep the performance of the engine
better.The intelligent engine provides flexibility in
operation...
LATEST AMENDMENTS MARPOL
MARPOL
ANNEX I
MEPC Resolution 248(66), reference (g) adopted amendments to Regulation 28 of MARPOL Annex I requiring oil tankers constructed before 1 January 2016 to carry a stability instrument capable of verifying compliance with intact...
NOx control
The NOx(Nitrogen oxide) control requirements of Annex VI applies to installed marine diesel engine of over 130 kW output power other than those used solely for emergency purposes irrespective of the tonnage of the...
EXHAUST VALVE
Before mark v engine i.e. before 1991 man engines had throttle valves which works to dampen the exhaust valve closing also the thermal expansion of oil is taken care of this valve.
Throttle valve is...
EXHAUST GAS CLEANING SYSTEM (EGCS) REQUIREMENTS
1. REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
1.1. From 1 January 2020, the limit for Sulphur in fuel oil used on board ships operating outside designated emission control areas (ECA) will be reduced from 3.5% to 0.50% m/m (mass...
SPECIAL AREAS OF MARPOL
MARPOL states that specific sea areas as special sea areas where for some scientific reasons related to their oceanographical and ecological condition and to their sea traffic, the acceptance of special compulsory procedure...
INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANIZATION
IMO also recognized by the name IMCO* up to year 1982, is a special agency of the United Nations responsible for regulating shipping. The IMO was accepted following the agreement at a UN conference...
IMPACT OF WAR ON TRADE AND SHIPPING
A merchant ship is a vessel that transports cargo, passengers or both and the merchant shipping via sea accounts for 90% of the total world trade. In today's global proliferation, every country is intrinsically tied to...