As already advised in ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0916 issued on 24 July 2012, the North American ECA has been enforced to apply MARPOL ANNEX VI Reg.14 on 1 August 2012.

In relation to the above, U.S. Coast Guard published the PSC procedure and actions in Section 2 of "ECA JOB AID" and the Transport Canada Marine Safety published 12 Inspection items at PSC in "Emission Control Area-North America". Furthermore, U.S. EPA published "Interim Guidance on the Non-Availability of Compliant Fuel Oil for the North American Emission Control Area".

With referring the documents attached, please verify the vessel intend to the ECA which comply with Reg.14 and review SMS procedures related to ISM Code 1.4, 5, 7, 9 & 10 in relation to Reg. 14.

For any questions about the above, please contact:

[For questions on audit]
NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK)
Safety Management Systems Department, Administration Center, Head Office
Address: 4-7 Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8567, Japan
Tel.: +81-3-5226-2173
Fax: +81-3-5226-2174
E-mail: smd@classnk.or.jp

[For questions on survey]
Survey Department, Administration Center, Head Office
Address: 4-7 Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8567, Japan
Tel.: +81-3-5226-2027
Fax: +81-3-5226-2029
E-mail: svd@classnk.or.jp

Attachment:
1. ECA JOB AID - Domestic & Foreign Vessels, dated 24 July 2012
2. Interim Guidance on the Non-Availability of Compliant Fuel Oil for the North American Emission Control Area, dated 26 July 2012
3. Emission Control Area - North America