UK Statutory Instrument
2008
United Kingdom
The Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships) Regulations 2008
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Schedules
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In the case of a ship which does not have...
In this Schedule— “the 1997 Regulations” means the Merchant Shipping...
United Kingdom ships
In the case of any other ship of 24 metres...
In the case of a fishing vessel of 15 metres...
In the case of a fishing vessel of less than...
In the case of any other ship of less than...
Ships other than United Kingdom ships
Where a ship has a gross tonnage determined in accordance...
Regulation 21 does not apply to any—
Regulation 21(4D) does not apply to a marine diesel engine...
In this Schedule— “marine diesel engine” means any reciprocating internal...
Interpretation
Analysis
Control of sulphur oxide emissions: general provisions
Maximum sulphur content of marine fuel used by passenger ships
Maximum content of fuel oil used by ships at berth ...
Records in ship’s logbook
Trials of emission abatement technologies
Permission to use emission abatement methods
Restriction on the marketing of marine diesel oil
Restriction on the marketing of marine gas oil
If the conditions set out in paragraph 2 are satisfied,...
Paragraph 1 only applies if— (a) the engine in question...
For the purpose of paragraph 1, the relevant period is—...
Name and IMO number of receiving ship.
Harbour where delivery takes place.
Date of commencement of delivery.
Name, address and telephone number of fuel oil supplier or...
Product name.
Quantity in metric tons.
Density at 15°C (kg/m 3 ) where the fuel has...
Sulphur content (%m/m) where the fuel has been tested in...
A declaration signed and certified by the fuel oil supplier’s...
Interpretation
Statement of Compliance to be kept on Board Ship
Reporting of Data
Application
Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan
Where a ship is a CII regulated ship the ship’s...
The methodology referred to in paragraph 3 and 3A must...
Collection and reporting of ship fuel oil consumption data
Verification of Data
Operational carbon intensity indicator
The owner of a CII regulated ship must report its...
Upon receipt of the attained annual operational CII, the Certifying...
Where a CII regulated ship has been rated by a...
Statement of Compliance
The Statement of Compliance must be drawn up in accordance...
The Statement of Compliance is valid for the year in...
Browse 48 other sections — procedural / definitional / commencement
Citation and commencement
Interpretation
Ambulatory reference
Application and exemptions
Equivalents
Requirement for appropriate certificate: initial survey
Renewal of appropriate certificate: renewal survey
Annual survey
Intermediate surveys
Responsibilities of the owner and master of a ship
Additional surveys
Issue of appropriate certificate by a Certifying Authority
Issue of IEE certificates by a Certifying Authority
Requirement for IEE Certificate
Issue of IAPP Certificates by another Government in respect of United Kingdom ships
Issue of IEE Certificates by another government in respect of United Kingdom ships
Issue of IAPP Certificates in respect of ships which are not United Kingdom ships
Issue of IEE Certificates in respect of ships which are not United Kingdom ships
Duration and validity of IEE Certificates
Duration and validity of appropriate certificates
Extension of periods of validity of appropriate certificates
Procedure to be adopted when a ship is deficient
Arbitration
Miscellaneous provisions relating to appropriate certificates
Prohibition on non United Kingdom ships proceeding to sea without an IAPP Certificate
Prohibition on non-United Kingdom ships proceeding to sea without an IEE Certificate
Ozone-depleting substances
Nitrogen oxides
Schedule 2A has effect.
Volatile organic compounds
Shipboard incineration
Fuel oil quality
Energy efficiency of ships
Collection and reporting of fuel consumption data and carbon intensity index
Inspection of ships
Investigation of alleged violations by United Kingdom ships
General provisions on detention
Power for harbour master to detain
Duty of harbour master to report deficient ships
Right of appeal and compensation
Non-compliant fuel oil for combustion purposes
Offences
Service of documents of foreign companies
Enforcement and application of fines
Restriction on jurisdiction over offences outside United Kingdom limits
Suspension of proceedings at flag state request
Defences
Review
Enforcement and responsible bodies
The regulators that administer or enforce this legislation.
Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Maritime safety regulator responsible for implementing UK and international maritime law. Provides 24-hour search and rescue coordination. Issues certifications for ships and …
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