International Air Pollution Prevention (IAPP) Certificate

The International Air Pollution Prevention (IAPP) Certificate is a document that certifies a ship’s compliance with MARPOL Annex VI regulations. Key features include:

1. Ship’s particulars (name, IMO number, port of registry, gross tonnage)

2. Details of engines, including output and speed

3. Information on systems and equipment for controlling air pollution

4. Certification of compliance with MARPOL Annex VI requirements

5. Validity period and endorsements

This certificate is used to demonstrate that a ship has been surveyed and found to comply with the requirements of MARPOL Annex VI for the prevention of air pollution from ships. It is issued by the flag state or a recognized organization acting on its behalf. The IAPP Certificate is crucial for international maritime operations, as it allows ships to prove their compliance with air pollution regulations when entering foreign ports. It typically includes information on the ship’s systems for controlling emissions of ozone-depleting substances, nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx), and particulate matter. The certificate is subject to periodic surveys and must be renewed every five years. Port state control officers may inspect the IAPP Certificate during port calls to verify compliance. Overall, the IAPP Certificate plays a significant role in the global effort to reduce air pollution from ships and mitigate the maritime industry’s impact on air quality and climate change.