Residual Fuel

Residual Fuel

Definition(s)

Residual Fuel

Fuel oil for combustion purposes delivered to and used on board ships with a kinematic viscosity at 40°C greater than 11.00 centistokes2 (mm2/s). Source: Resolution MEPC.192(61), 2010 Guidelines for monitoring the worldwide average sulphur content of fuel oils supplied for use on board ships, 1 October 2010, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance
Oily Bilge Water Holding Tank

Oily Bilge Water Holding Tank

Definition(s)

Oily Bilge Water Holding Tank

Oily bilge water holding tank means a tank collecting oily bilge water prior to its discharge, transfer or disposal.” <Annex 1, regulation 1>. Source: Resolution MEPC.187(59), amendments to the Annex of the Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (Amendments to regulations 1, 12, 13, 17 and 38 of MARPOL Annex I, Supplement to the IOPP Certificate and Oil Record Book Parts I and II), 17 July 2009, International Maritime Organization. Legislation
Oily Bilge Water

Oily Bilge Water

Definition(s)

Oily Bilge Water

Oily bilge water means water which may be contaminated by oil resulting from things such as leakage or maintenance work in machinery spaces. Any liquid entering the bilge system including bilge wells, bilge piping, tank top or bilge holding tanks is considered oily bilge water. <Annex 1, regulation 1>. Source: Resolution MEPC.187(59), amendments to the Annex of the Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (Amendments to regulations 1, 12, 13, 17 and 38 of MARPOL Annex I, Supplement to the IOPP Certificate and Oil Record Book Parts I and II), 17 July 2009, International Maritime Organization. Legislation
Oil Residue (sludge) Tank

Oil Residue (sludge) Tank

Definition(s)

Oil Residue (sludge) Tank

Oil residue (sludge) tank means a tank which holds oil residue (sludge) from which sludge may be disposed directly through the standard discharge connection or any other approved means of disposal. <Annex 1, regulation 1>. Source: Resolution MEPC.187(59), amendments to the Annex of the Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (Amendments to regulations 1, 12, 13, 17 and 38 of MARPOL Annex I, Supplement to the IOPP Certificate and Oil Record Book Parts I and II), 17 July 2009, International Maritime Organization. Legislation
Oil Residue

Oil Residue

Definition(s)

Oil Residue (sludge)

Oil residue (sludge) means the residual waste oil products generated during the normal operation of a ship such as those resulting from the purification of fuel or lubricating oil for main or auxiliary machinery, separated waste oil from oil filtering equipment, waste oil collected in drip trays, and waste hydraulic and lubricating oils. <Annex 1, regulation 1>. Source: Resolution MEPC.187(59), amendments to the Annex of the Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (Amendments to regulations 1, 12, 13, 17 and 38 of MARPOL Annex I, Supplement to the IOPP Certificate and Oil Record Book Parts I and II), 17 July 2009, International Maritime Organization. Legislation
EGC Record Book

EGC Record Book

Definition(s)

EGC Record Book

A record of the EGC unit in-service operating parameters, component adjustments, maintenance and service records as appropriate Source: Resolution MEPC.184(59), 2009 Guidelines for exhaust gas cleaning systems, 17 July 2009, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance
OMM

OMM

Definition(s)

OMM

Onboard Monitoring Manual Source: Resolution MEPC.184(59), 2009 Guidelines for exhaust gas cleaning systems, 17 July 2009, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance
ETM-A

ETM-A

Definition(s)

ETM-A

EGC system – Technical Manual for Scheme A. Source: Resolution MEPC.184(59), 2009 Guidelines for exhaust gas cleaning systems, 17 July 2009, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance
SECC

SECC

Definition(s)

SECC

SOx Emissions Compliance Certificate. Source: Resolution MEPC.184(59), 2009 Guidelines for exhaust gas cleaning systems, 17 July 2009, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance
SECP

SECP

Definition(s)

SECP

SOx Emissions Compliance Plan. Source: Resolution MEPC.184(59), 2009 Guidelines for exhaust gas cleaning systems, 17 July 2009, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance
Load Range

Load Range

Definition(s)

Load Range

Maximum rated power of diesel engine or maximum steaming rate of the boiler Source: Resolution MEPC.184(59), 2009 Guidelines for exhaust gas cleaning systems, 17 July 2009, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance
MCR

MCR

Definition(s)

MCR

Maximum Continuous Rating. Source: Resolution MEPC.184(59), 2009 Guidelines for exhaust gas cleaning systems, 17 July 2009, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance Source: Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Mobile Offshore Units, Part 5, Main and Auxiliary Machinery, June 2013, Lloyd’s Register, Global Standards
Certified Value

Certified Value

Definition(s)

Certified Value

The SO2/CO2 ratio specified by the manufacturer that the EGC unit is certified as meeting when operating on a continuous basis on the manufacturers specified maximum fuel sulphur content . Source: Resolution MEPC.184(59), 2009 Guidelines for exhaust gas cleaning systems, 17 July 2009, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance
UTC

UTC

Definition(s)

UTC

Universal Time Co-ordinated Source: Resolution MEPC.184(59), 2009 Guidelines for exhaust gas cleaning systems, 17 July 2009, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance
SOx

SOx

Definition(s)

SOx

Sulphur oxides. Resolution MEPC.184(59), 2009 Guidelines for exhaust gas cleaning systems, 17 July 2009, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance
EGC

EGC

Definition(s)

EGC

Exhaust gas cleaning. Resolution MEPC.184(59), 2009 Guidelines for exhaust gas cleaning systems, 17 July 2009, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance
Fuel Oil Combustion Unit

Fuel Oil Combustion Unit

Definition(s)

Fuel Oil Combustion Unit

Any engine, boiler, gas turbine, or other fuel oil fired equipment, excludingshipboard incinerators. Resolution MEPC.184(59), 2009 Guidelines for exhaust gas cleaning systems, 17 July 2009, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance
Retained Sample

Retained Sample

Definition(s)

Retained Sample

Retained sample is the representative sample in accordance with regulation 18.8.1 of Annex VI to MARPOL 73/78, of the fuel delivered to the ship derived from the primary sample. Source: Resolution MEPC.182(59), 2009 Guidelines for the sampling of fuel oil for determination of compliance with the revised MARPOL Annex VI, 17 July 2009, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance
Primary Sample

Primary Sample

Definition(s)

Primary Sample

Primary sample is the representative sample of the fuel delivered to the ship collected throughout the bunkering period obtained by the sampling equipment positioned at the bunker manifold of the receiving ship. Source: Resolution MEPC.182(59), 2009 Guidelines for the sampling of fuel oil for determination of compliance with the revised MARPOL Annex VI, 17 July 2009, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance
Representative Sample

Representative Sample

Definition(s)

Representative Sample

Representative sample is a product specimen having its physical and chemical characteristics identical to the average characteristics of the total volume being sampled. Source: Resolution MEPC.182(59), 2009 Guidelines for the sampling of fuel oil for determination of compliance with the revised MARPOL Annex VI, 17 July 2009, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance
Shi Ship’s

Shi Ship’s

Definition(s)

Shi Ship’s

Shi Ship’s representative p’s representative is the ship’s master or officer in charge who is responsible for receiving bunkers and documentation. Source: Resolution MEPC.182(59), 2009 Guidelines for the sampling of fuel oil for determination of compliance with the revised MARPOL Annex VI, 17 July 2009, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance
Supplier’s Representative

Supplier’s Representative

Definition(s)

Supplier’s Representative

Supplier’s representative is the individual from the bunker tanker who is responsible for the delivery and documentation or, in the case of deliveries direct from the shore to the ship, the person who is responsible for the delivery and documentation. Source: Resolution MEPC.182(59), 2009 Guidelines for the sampling of fuel oil for determination of compliance with the revised MARPOL Annex VI, 17 July 2009, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance
Approved Method File

Approved Method File

Definition(s)

Approved Method File

An Approved Method File is a document which describes an Approved Method and its means of survey. Source: Resolution MEPC.177(58), amendments to the Technical Code on Control of Emission of Nitrogen Oxides from Marine Diesel Engines, 10 October 2008, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance
Existing Engine

Existing Engine

Definition(s)

Existing Engine

An Existing Engine is an engine which is subject to regulation 13.7. Source: Resolution MEPC.177(58), amendments to the Technical Code on Control of Emission of Nitrogen Oxides from Marine Diesel Engines, 10 October 2008, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance
Approved Method

Approved Method

Definition(s)

Approved Method

An Approved Method is a method for a particular engine, or a range of engines, which, when applied to the engine, will ensure that the engine complies with the applicable NOx limit as detailed in regulation 13.7. Source: Resolution MEPC.177(58), amendments to the Technical Code on Control of Emission of Nitrogen Oxides from Marine Diesel Engines, 10 October 2008, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance
Record Book of Engine Parameters

Record Book of Engine Parameters

Definition(s)

Record Book of Engine Parameters

A Record Book of Engine Parameters is the document used in connection with the Engine Parameter Check method for recording all parameter changes, including components and engine settings, which may influence NOx emission of the engine. Source: Resolution MEPC.177(58), amendments to the Technical Code on Control of Emission of Nitrogen Oxides from Marine Diesel Engines, 10 October 2008, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance
Technical File

Technical File

Definition(s)

Technical File

A Technical File is a record containing all details of parameters, including components and settings of an engine, which may influence the NOx emission of the engine, in accordance with 2.4 of this Code. Source: Resolution MEPC.177(58), amendments to the Technical Code on Control of Emission of Nitrogen Oxides from Marine Diesel Engines, 10 October 2008, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance
Onboard Conditions

Onboard Conditions

Definition(s)

Onboard Conditions

Onboard conditions mean that an engine is: 1 installed on board and coupled with the actual equipment which is driven by the engine; and 2 under operation to perform the purpose of the equipment. Source: Resolution MEPC.177(58), amendments to the Technical Code on Control of Emission of Nitrogen Oxides from Marine Diesel Engines, 10 October 2008, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance
Brake Power

Brake Power

Definition(s)

Brake Power

Brake power is the observed power measured at the crankshaft or its equivalent, the engine being equipped only with the standard auxiliaries necessary for its operation on the test bed. Source: Resolution MEPC.177(58), amendments to the Technical Code on Control of Emission of Nitrogen Oxides from Marine Diesel Engines, 10 October 2008, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance
Rated Power

Rated Power

Definition(s)

Rated Power

Rated power means the maximum continuous rated power output as specified on the nameplate and in the Technical File of the marine diesel engine to which regulation 13 and the Code apply. Source: Resolution MEPC.177(58), amendments to the Technical Code on Control of Emission of Nitrogen Oxides from Marine Diesel Engines, 10 October 2008, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance