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What are the main provisions of the revised MARPOL Annex VI with respect to ozone depleting substances?

(1) Deliberate emissions of ozone depleting substances are prohibited (except if necessary for ship safety or for saving life, or resulting from damage). 

(2) Installations containing ozone-depleting substances, other than hydro- chlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), are prohibited on ships built on or after 19 May 2005. (3) Installations containing HCFCs are prohibited on ships built on or after 1 January 2020. (4) Ships must maintain a list of equipment containing ozone-depleting substances. (5) Ships with rechargeable systems containing ozone-depleting substances must maintain an Ozone Depleting Substances Record Book.

 

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