The requirements of this Chapter are applicable to reciprocating internal
combustion engines operating on liquid, gas or dual fuel for main propulsion and
essential auxiliary services (hereinafter referred to as engines). Pt 5, Ch 2, 3 Design is not applicable to auxiliary engines having powers of less
than 110 kW.
The requirements for type testing of engines at the
manufacturer's works are also included.
Arrangements for dual fuel
engines and single-fuelled (gas) spark ignition or equivalent reciprocating engines will
be specially considered.
Primary exhaust gas emissions abatement plant (where fitted)
is to meet the requirements of this Chapter; additionally, it is to
meet the requirements of Pt 5, Ch 24 Emissions Abatement Plant for Combustion Machinery of
the Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Ships (hereinafter
referred to as the Rules for Ships). Where secondary exhaust gas emissions
abatement systems are fitted to engines, they are to meet the requirements
of Pt 5, Ch 24 Emissions Abatement Plant for Combustion Machinery of the Rules for
Ships.