General

This document supersedes the July 2011 edition.

Text affected by the main changes in this edition is highlighted in red colour. However, if the changes involve a whole chapter, section or sub-section, normally only the title will be in red colour.

Main changes coming into force 1 January 2013

• General

All pollution prevention requirements are gathered in a separate section. New rules covering exhaust gas cleaning systems have been included.

• Sec.1

— C100, updated list of required documentation.

• Sec.4

— Sub-section M “Oil Pollution Prevention” in previous edition of document has been moved to Sec.6. From the former M203, the following has been deleted: Possible reduction in collecting tank volumes is not allowed for ships fitted with sludge incinerators or similar equipment for onboard processing of sludge.

• Sec.6

— New section covering pollution preventing equipment for exhaust gas cleaning and oil pollution prevention.

Corrections and Clarifications

In addition to above stated main changes, a number of corrections and clarifications may have been made to the existing text