The Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships) (Amendment) Regulations 2023
These Regulations implement amendments to Annex VI of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships 1973, as amended by the Protocols of 1978 and 1997 (known as MARPOL). Annex VI of MARPOL contains rules on air pollution from ships, and the amendments implemented by this instrument concern measures relating to energy efficiency and carbon intensity of ships. The amendments are set out in resolution MEPC.328(76) of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (“MEPC”) of the International Maritime Organisation (“IMO”). Copies of MARPOL and its Protocols and Annexes, any MEPC resolutions and IMO Guidelines, may be obtained from the IMO at 4 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7SR. Copies of MARPOL and its Protocols and Annexes and are also available on the Foreign and Commonwealth and Development Office treaties database at https://treaties.fcdo.gov.uk/responsive/app/consolidatedSearch/.