Chapter 7 – Certification of an existing engine
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Chapter 7 – Certification of an existing engine

  7.1 Where an existing engine is to comply with regulation 13.7, then the entity responsible for obtaining emissions certification shall apply to the approving Administration for certification.

  7.2 Where an application for approved method approval includes gaseous emission measurements and calculations, those are to be in accordance with chapter 5.

  7.3 Emission and performance data obtained from one engine may be shown to apply to a range of engines.

  7.4 The approved method for achieving compliance with regulation 13.7 shall include a copy of the approved method file that is required to accompany the engine throughout its life on board ship.

  7.5 A description of the engine’s onboard verification procedure shall be included in the approved method file.

  7.6 After installation of the approved method, a survey shall be conducted in accordance with the approved method file. If this survey confirms compliance, the Administration shall amend the ship’s IAPP Certificate accordingly.


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