This notice is to inform the shipping community on the requirement Regulation 14.1, Annex VI of MARPOL 73/78 for ships installed with the EGCS.
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Malaysia prohibits the discharge of washwater from EGCS open-loop system whilst in Malaysian Water (12 nautical miles from the nearest land).
Ships calling to the Malaysian Ports are advised to change over to compliance fuel oil or change over to close loop system (if hybrid system) before entering Malaysian Waters and Ports.
Ships Manager / Owner which managed the Malaysian Ships which has installed EGCS with open-loop systems are advised to take note of any foreign ports which have prohibited the discharge of wash water from open-loop systems.
Reference: marine.gov.my
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