The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has released MEPC.1/Circ.876, providing a sample format for the Confirmation of Compliance with Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) Part II. This ensures smooth implementation of the MARPOL Annex VI amendments on fuel oil consumption data collection.
Key Requirements
SEEMP Part II Verification
- Ships of 5,000 gross tonnage (GT) and above must submit SEEMP Part II for verification.
- Verification ensures compliance with Regulation 22.2 of MARPOL Annex VI.
Confirmation of Compliance
- Administrations or recognized organizations must confirm compliance before data collection begins.
- A confirmation document must be retained onboard the ship.
Encouragement for Early Submission
- Shipowners are urged to submit SEEMP Part II early to facilitate timely verification.
Impact on the Shipping Industry
This guidance helps ensure uniform compliance, streamlining fuel oil consumption reporting and supporting IMO’s emissions reduction strategy.
Download Document PDFs Here: SAMPLE FORMAT FOR THE CONFIRMATION OF COMPLIANCE, EARLY SUBMISSION OF THE SEEMP PART II ON THE SHIP FUEL OIL CONSUMPTION DATA COLLECTION PLAN AND ITS TIMELY VERIFICATION PURSUANT TO REGULATION 5.4.5 OF MARPOL ANNEX VI