Refers to: Ship-owners, Operators, Masters and Managers of PHRS certified vessels

Effective Dates: N/A

The Liberian Administration has issued updates to Marine Notice POL-009 on the implementation of the 2021 Revised MARPOL Annex VI. Key amendments are summarized below:

•   NOx Technical Code: Section 1.29.3 updated to reflect Resolution MEPC.397(83).

•   EEDI Survey & Certification: Sections 4.2.1 and 4.3 now reference MEPC.1/Circ.855 (as amended) and the 2022 EEDI Guidelines (Resolution MEPC.403(83)).

•   Early Implementation: Section 12.2.24 allows early application of Resolution MEPC.398(83).

•   SCR Systems: New Section 12.2.10 inserted, addressing Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) requirements.

•   Biofuels: Section 14.2 amended to align with new instructions on biofuel use.

•   Flashpoint Reporting: Section 14.9.3 revised to include Resolution MSC.520(106) obligations where oil fuel fails minimum flashpoint standards.

•   SEEMP Compliance: Annex IV (SEEMP Part II) and Annex V (SEEMP Part III) revised in line with the latest SEEMP Guidelines.

Action for Ship-owners & Operators

Ensure your vessels are updated in line with these regulatory changes, particularly regarding NOx certification, SCR installations, and fuel compliance reporting.

Additional information can be found here