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MEO CLASS 1 · ORAL QUESTION 5

Q4a – What are G8 and G9 Guidelines?

Answer

G8 – Guidelines for approval of BW MS
Include general requirements concerning design & construction, technical procedures for evaluation, the procedure for issuance of the type Approval Certificate of the BW MS, & reporting to the IMO
They Contain recommendations regarding the design, installation, performance, testing, environmental acceptability and approval of BW MS.

They apply to BW MS intended for installation on board ships to comply with D 2 regulation.

G9 – Procedure for approval of BW MS that make use of active substances
The objective of this procedure is to determine the acceptability of Active substances and preparations containing one or more Active substances and their application in BW MS concerning ship safety, human health and the aquatic environment. This procedure is provided as a safeguard for the sustainable use of Active substances and preparations.