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New MARPOL requirements impact crew workload
The following is based on an article published by the International Maritime Organization, which is available online.

Requirements for ships to collect data on their fuel oil consumption entered into force on March 1. Other important amendments to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) have also entered into force, covering the classification of garbage, including the addition of a new category of "e-waste," and amendments to the International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate.

Ship fuel oil consumption data reporting requirements - collections must begin by January 1, 2019.

Garbage requirements under MARPOL Annex V (effective March 1, 2018):
  • New format for Garbage Record Book
  • New classification of "e-garbage" must be recorded
Amendments to International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate (effective March 1, 2018) - new amendments to Form B of the IOPP.
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