KR Webzine Vol.138

The 73rd MEPC (Marine Environment Protection Committee) approved the guidance on the development of a SIP for the consistent implementation of the 0.5% global fuel sulphur limit under MARPOL Annex VI, which comes into effect on 1 January 2020. Although the IMO (International Maritime Organization) has not made the SIP a mandatory requirement, administrations and port state control authorities may check the SIP to confirm compliance with the 0.5% global fuel sulphur limit.

1. Web-based ‘SIP’ development service launched

      system (URL: http://gears.krs.co.kr/www/index_sip.html) to develop their SIP in

      compliance with the IMO guidelines. The SIP can be printed out in an electronic file format

      once the required contents have been inputted and the evidence files are uploaded on the

      system.

  1) For our customer’s convenience, KR has developed ‘Guidance for development of the SIP’.

      This guidance not only specifies the development method, but also the technical details that

      ship owners need to consider when using low sulphur fuel oil to comply with the 0.5%

      global fuel sulphur limit. 
  2) The template and a sample of the SIP are attached to this document for your reference.