The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has released MEPC.1/Circ.871/Rev.1, providing guidance for submitting fuel oil consumption data from ships registered under non-Party States to MARPOL Annex VI. This initiative aims to enhance transparency and global participation in emissions monitoring.
Key Provisions
Voluntary Data Submission
- Ships of 5,000 GT and above, registered under a non-Party State, may submit their fuel oil consumption data to the IMO Data Collection System (DCS).
- Data must comply with MARPOL Annex VI regulations 27 and 28 and be verified before submission.
Role of Recognized Organizations
- Authorized organizations can verify and submit data on behalf of ships.
- Data must follow standardized formats outlined in the 2022 SEEMP Guidelines.
Impact on the Maritime Sector
By encouraging non-Party participation, the guidance supports a more comprehensive global emissions inventory and aligns with IMO’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from international shipping.
Download Document PDFs Here: GUIDANCE FOR SUBMISSION OF DATA TO THE IMO DATA COLLECTION SYSTEM OF FUEL OIL CONSUMPTION OF SHIPS FROM A STATE NOT PARTY TO MARPOL ANNEX VI