1.4 May 2019 Port Circular No. 03/2019

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Port Circular

Subject: MARPOL Annex VI Implementation

To: All Port Users Including Suppliers of Fuel to Ships

Introduction

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As notified through Federal Transport ;u,..,)l ~ .JJL..:J\.9 2019 ~ (3) ~.J ~_).1 ~~ Jl o.J~IIl; Authority (FTA) Circular (3) of 2019, the

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International Convention to the Protection of ~I i!> J>-L:~ .('-""Jl...JI ~~ _ JY..JL.) ~~ u-o ..:..y:.JI e1 Pollution from Ships (MARPOL Annex VI). The legislation comes into force on 20 May 2019.

Vessel's Pre-Arrival Notification Requirement

On or after 20 May 2019 ships visit Abu Dhabi Ports must submit details of the lAPP Certificate held through their agent to the MAQTA Gateway .

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In addition, ships fitted with an exhaust ~l rJWI ~ rlb..i.; o__;,.&l ~~ J; ~ . ..:LJ.) Jl ~l,.:,i/1.; cleaning system intending to use fuel oil

exceeding the Sulphur limits of MARPOL Annex VI must notify Abu Dhabi Ports of their intention to do so.

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The conditions for use of exhaust cleaning systems in Abu Dhabi Ports are detailed in the Vessel Discharge and Maintenance Guidelines which may be downloaded from the website

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Fuel Oil Suppliers

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Licensed suppliers of fuel oil to ships must r>IJi..lill ~y.i ()ly> -.s...U ~__,.ll ~~ .)~3 9 J 3__:,.. ~ ~

comply with the fuel oil quality requirements of MARPOL Annex VI Regulation 18. Reference should also be made to IMO Circular 43...U1 ~...:...,.)\ ~~ ~ .JJ\..;=.J\ ~~ Jl ~~ ~u.,lli ~

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Your compliance is required, and for any queries relating to this circular should be directed by email to Abu Dhabi Ports' Regulation and Compliance Department:

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Saif AI Mazrouei

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Acting CEO of the Ports Operating Company

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