The IOPP (International Oil Pollution Prevention) Certificate is issued under the provisions of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, as modified by the Protocol of 1978, under the authority of the Government of the country by a competent person or by an organization authorized under the provisions of the Convention.

Preparations to be carried out in the engine room are:

• Ensure particulars of the ship are available for the attending surveyor.
• Present equipment used for controlling oil discharge from machinery space bilges and oil fuel tanks, as per Regulation 16(4), to the surveyor as required.
• After the survey, demonstrate that all equipment is in working condition, including all associated safety devices.
• If any seal of the Oily Discharge Recorder (ODR) was changed during the vessel’s running period, it must be:
  • Noted in the seal log book
  • Entered in the Oil Record Book (ORB) Part I
  • Shown to the surveyor.
• Present the means for retention and disposal of oil residues (sludge), including:
  • Bilge water holding tanks
  • Associated fittings
• Means of disposal of residues to be presented may include:
  • Incinerator for burning oil residue
  • Auxiliary boilers capable of burning oil residue
  • Tank for mixing oil residue with fuel oil
  • Any other acceptable means installed on board
• Present the standard discharge connection for survey.
• The ship's Shipboard Oil/MARINE Pollution Emergency Plan (Regulation 37) should be placed before the surveyor for verification.

Preparations to be carried out in the engine room for the Safety Equipment (SEQ) Survey include:

• Inspect all lifeboat stores and equipment; overhaul or renew as necessary.
• Inspect lifeboat engines, verify their operational condition, and check corresponding oil levels.
• Test the emergency lighting system in engine room spaces.
• Verify fire control plans are posted and remain legible.
• Test the fire and smoke detection system throughout engine room compartments.
• Test and try out fire detection system’s pressure points (fire dot p/ps).
• Test and try out emergency fire pump to confirm functionality.
• Check that fire hoses, nozzles, and applicators are in good condition.
• Test and overhaul the fixed fire-fighting system, such as CO₂ or foam systems.
• Overhaul portable and non-portable fire extinguishers.
• Confirm that all remote controls (e.g., quick closing valves, fuel shutoffs) are operational.
• Overhaul closing arrangements for:
  • Ventilators
  • Skylights
  • Doors
  • Funnel spaces
  • Tunnels
• Recharge Breathing Apparatus (BA) sets as required.