MARPOL

ANNEX-2
REGULATIONS FOR CONTROL OF POLLUTION BY NOXIOUS LIQUID
SUBSTANCES IN BULK
CHEMICALS CARRIED IN BULK
Carriage of chemicals in bulk is covered by regulations in SOLAS Chapter VII - Carriage of dangerous goods and MARPOL
Annex II - Regulations for the Control of Pollution by Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk.

Both Conventions require chemical tankers built after 1 July 1986 to comply with the International Bulk Chemical Code (IBC
Code), which sets out the international standards for the safe carriage, in bulk by sea, of dangerous chemicals and noxious
liquid substances. The Code prescribes the design and a construction standard of ships involved in the transport of bulk
liquid chemicals and identifies the equipment to be carried to minimize the risks to the ship, its crew and to the environment,
with regard to the nature of the products carried.

The IBC Code sets out a list chemicals and their hazards, and identifies both the ship type required to carry that product and
the environmental hazard rating.

Chemical tankers constructed before 1 July 1986 should comply with the requirements of the Code for the Construction and
Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (BCH Code) – the predecessor of the IBC Code.
CONTENTS OF MARPOL ANNEX 2
● Chapter 1: This chapter gives a general overview of Annex 2 with 5 regulations dealing with definitions; applications,
exceptions, exemptions, and equivalents.
● Chapter 2: Chapter 2 provides an in-depth Categorization and listing of noxious liquid substances; guidelines for their use,
and level of risks involved.
● Chapter 3: This chapter basically deals with surveys and certification concerning regulation 7,8,9 and 10 of Annex II. This
includes a list of surveys specific to ships carrying noxious liquid substances in bulk, endorsement, and issue of certificates,
their validity, and duration.
● Chapter 4: Chapter 4 states the design, construction, equipment, and operational requirements for ships carrying noxious
liquid substance in bulk under regulation 11. While under regulations 12 it states the requirements for unloading
arrangements, slop tanks, pumping systems, and their piping.
● Chapter 5: This chapter carries three regulations from 13 to 15 that state; the operational discharge of residues of noxious
liquid substances. This includes instructions on procedures and arrangements manual, cargo record book, and control of
discharge of the residual noxious substances.
● Chapter 6: Chapter 6 consists of regulation 16 that describes the role of various authorities; with respect to control,
assessment, checks, and surveys.
● Chapter 7: This chapter deals with the prevention of pollution arising; from an incident involving noxious liquid substances
and emergency response.
● Chapter 8: Chapter 8 deals with lists of reception facilities and cargo unloading terminal requirements in terms of
arrangements to comply with the regulation.
CATEGORIZATION AND LISTING OF
NOXIOUS LIQUID SUBSTANCES
MARPOL Annex II Regulations for the control of pollution by noxious liquid substances in bulk sets out a
pollution categorization system for noxious and liquid substances. The four categories are:

1. Category X
2. Category Y
3. Category Z
4. Other Substances (OS)
CATEGORY X
Noxious Liquid Substances which, if discharged into the sea from tank cleaning or deballasting operations,

are deemed to present a major hazard to either marine resources or human health and, therefore, justify
the prohibition of the discharge into the marine environment.

Eg: Aceton Cyanohydrin,Carbon Disulphide,Nonyl Phenol,Epichlorohydrin,etc

CATEGORY Y
Noxious Liquid Substances which, if discharged into the sea from tank cleaning or deballasting operations,
are deemed to present a hazard to either marine resources or human health or cause harm to amenities or
other legitimate uses of the sea and therefore justify a limitation on the quality and quantity of the discharge
into the marine environment.

Eg: Acrylonitrile, Biodiesels, Carbon Tetrachloride,Caustic Soda,Xylene,etc.

CATEGORY Z
Noxious Liquid Substances which, if discharged into the sea from tank cleaning or deballasting operations,
are deemed to present a minor hazard to either marine resources or human health and therefore justify less
stringent restrictions on the quality and quantity of the discharge into the marine environment.

Eg: Acetone, Acetic acid, Phosphoric acid,Dodecyl benzene,Urea, etc.

OTHER SUBSTANCES
Substances which have been evaluated and found to fall outside Category X, Y or Z because they are
considered to present no harm to marine resources, human health, amenities or other legitimate uses of
the sea when discharged into the sea from tank cleaning of deballasting operations. The discharge of bilge
or ballast water or other residues or mixtures containing these substances are not subject to any
requirements of MARPOL Annex II.

Eg: OS contains only 8 harmless products. They are: apple juice,clay slurry,coal slurry,dextrose solution,
glucose solution, kaoline slurry,molasses & water.
DISCHARGE PROVISIONS
The Marpol annex 2 prohibits the discharge of noxious liquid substance into the sea; except when they are
discharged under the provisions stated into its various regulations. These discharge criteria includes various
parameters such as:

1. The discharge is not done in the special areas specified under the regulation.
2. Speed for self-propelled ships during the discharge must be at least 7 knots and 4 knots for ships that are
not-self propelled.
3. The ship must be proceeding en-route.
4. A maximum quantity of a noxious substance per tank to be discharged in diluted form ( from tank cleaning or
de-ballasting operations ).
5. The minimum distance from the nearest land; at least 12 nautical miles from the nearest land.
6. A minimum sea depth ( i.e 25 m ) needs to be maintained in order to start discharge and any specific need to
discharge it below the waterline.
7. For ships constructed before 2007, it is not mandatory to discharge the contents of ballast water or tank
washing below the waterline for tanks containing the noxious liquid substance of the Z category.
DISCHARGE CRITERIA FOR CATEGORY X
The concerned ship/vessel is subjected to prewash before it leaves the port post unloading of the substance from
the tank containing the noxious substance of category X. The resulting residue is then to be discharged ashore to
the reception facilities; till its concentration reaches a level of 0.1% by weight.

All remaining tank washing should also be transferred to these reception facilities. Further, any subsequent water
added must be discharged into sea; as per the guidelines stated in paragraph 2, regulation 13 of MARPOL Annex II
and records to be kept.
DISCHARGE CRITERIA FOR CATEGORY Y&Z
For vessels carrying category Y or Z noxious liquid substance in bulk a pre-wash needs to be done as the vessels
leave the port prior to unloading; if the unloading is not done in accordance with the manual specified in the
regulation.

In case the chemical is viscous or have other solidifying substance; the pre-washing procedure must be in
accordance with Appendix 6 of annex 2. ( Only applicable to Category Y )

All resulting residue is then to be discharged to the reception facilities. Further, any subsequent water added must
also be discharged into sea; as per the guidelines stated in paragraph 2, regulation 13 of MARPOL Annex II and
records to be kept.
DISCHARGE CRITERIA FOR OS
For all other substance that does not fall under either of these three categories; X, Y, and Z there is no specific
requirements or discharge criteria other than you just need to follow the basic discharge provision under Marpol
annex 2.

This provision contains simple conditions for discharge such as the concerned ship must be en route when
discharging. The minimum speed to be maintained is 7 knots and discharged below the waterline at least 12
nautical miles from the nearest land.
CERTIFICATES TO BE CARRIED AS PER
ANNEX 2
● Noxious Liquid Substance Certificate
● Procedures and arrangements manual
● Cargo Record Book
● Shipboard Marine Pollution Emergency Plan (SMPEP)
NOXIOUS LIQUID SUBSTANCE CERTIFICATE
An International Pollution Prevention
Certificate for the Carriage of Noxious
Liquid Substances in Bulk (Commonly
known as NLS certificate) shall be
issued,after an initial or renewal survey
in accordance with the provisions of
regulation 8 of this Annex, to any ship
intended to carry Noxious Liquid
Substances in bulk and which is
engaged in voyages to ports or
terminals under the jurisdiction of other
Parties to the Convention.
PROCEDURES AND ARRANGEMENT
MANUAL
Every ship certified to carry substances of Category X, Y or Z
shall have on board a Manual approved by the Administration.
The Manual shall have a standard format in compliance with
appendix 4 to this Annex. In the case of a ship engaged in
international voyages on which the language used is not
English, French or Spanish, the text shall include a translation
into one of these languages.
The main purpose of the Manual is to identify for the ship's
officers the physical arrangements and all the operational
procedures with respect to cargo handling, tank cleaning,
slops handling and cargo tank ballasting and deballasting
which must be followed in order to comply with the
requirements of this Annex.
CARGO RECORD BOOK
All ships that carry noxious liquid substance in bulk required to
have a cargo record book under Annex 2 as either part of the
official log book or otherwise. Records should be promptly
entered after successful completion of activities as defined in
Marpol Annex 2.

This record book should be kept in a place that is easily

accessible for review and inspections. The cargo record book
must be in the working language of the ship with each new entry
signed by the duty officer.
LIST OF ITEMS TO BE RECORDED IN CARGO
RECORD BOOK
Ships carrying noxious liquid substance in bulk should enter /fill the following records in their cargo record book:

1. Loading of cargo
2. Unloading of cargo
3. Any Internal transfers that happened in between the voyage.
4. Mandatory pre wash in accordance with the regulation.
5. Any cleaning of the cargo tanks except mandatory pre wash.
6. Ballasting of cargo tanks if any.
7. Discharge of tank washing residue into sea.
8. Discharge of ballast water from cargo tanks.
9. Authorized surveys and inspection records.
10. Accidental discharge if any.
11. Additional operating procedure and remarks
 SHIPBOARD MARINE POLLUTION
EMERGENCY PLAN
As per regulation 17 of Annex 2; all ships that are 150 grt or above carrying noxious liquid
substance in bulk are required to have an approved shipboard emergency plan for the
noxious liquid substance.

The purpose of this plan is to assist ship personnel in dealing with the unexpected
discharge of noxious liquid substance in accordance with the emergency plan guidelines
set under MEPC.85(44).

This emergency plan outlines the course of action to be followed in the event of pollution;
concerning its identification, assessment, immediate actions, reporting, and control of spill.

The plan contains the list of authorities to be contacted in the event of an accident leading
to possible discharge of noxious substance. Further it also includes the procedure to be
followed in contacting and coordinating with local and international authorities combating
pollution.

This plan includes a list of procedures to be followed by the master to prevent, contain, and
control the discharge of noxious liquid substance. On most ships we contain one combined
plan for both oil and noxious liquid substances; that is called Shipboard Marine Pollution
Emergency Plan or SMPEP.
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