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s we say goodbye to 2021, we welcome in the New Year and look ahead to what awaits us in the world of maritime regulations. Once again, despite a global pandemic, the various regulatory bodies worked hard to bring us their best. We will see several new rules enter into force. Below is a summary of those changes that will affect new and existing yachts this year.
COVID-19: CREW CHANGE PROCEDURES – APRIL 1:
The IMO established a comprehensive action to address seafarers’ challenges during the pandemic. These new measures include the designation of seafarers as “key workers,” the prioritization of seafarers for vaccination, and an exemption from repeated proving of vaccination status when traveling across multiple borders.
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BALLAST WATER: VALIDATION OF TREATMENT SYSTEMS – JUNE 1:
Phase 3 of the Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) will modify the time period and reduction rates for new construction vessels. This significant technical measure is being implemented to promote the use of more efficient (and less polluting) equipment and engines. The EEDI provides a specific figure for an individual ship and yacht design, expressed in grams of CO2 per capacity-mile.
For those yachts capable of exchanging ballast water and fitted with a ballast water treatment plant, the equipment must be tested by an accredited, independent entity. This is a similar process to having a third-party expert calibrate the oily water separator or a radio surveyor for GMDSS equipment. This is a statutory requirement, so the equipment test will be overseen by the yacht’s Flag Administration or the classification society acting on behalf of the Flag Administration.
MARPOL: ONBOARD SAMPLING POINTS – APRIL 1:
TOKYO MOU AND PARIS MOU: CONCENTRATED INSPECTION
These rules introduce requirements for “in-use” sampling points. Yachts must ensure an onboard method for sampling of bunker fuel. It may require a physical modification to the existing equipment. All yachts over 400 GT with an International Air Pollution Prevention (IAPP) certificate must comply by the first renewal survey.
CAMPAIGN (CIC) ON STCW COMPLIANCE
MARPOL: AMENDMENTS TO EEDI PHASE 3 – APRIL 1:
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The regional authorities for Port State Control plan to conduct a CIC on seafarer compliance with the STCW Code. No specific date has been assigned, but traditionally these actions focus on the second half of the calendar year. Emphasis will be placed on the new requirements. ‹
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