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International Safety Guide for Oil Tankers and Terminals

Fifth Edition

INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER OF SHIPPING OIL COMPANIES INTERNATIONAL MARINE FORUM INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PORTS AND HARBORS

INTERNATIONAL SAFETY GUIDE FOR OIL TANKERS AND TERMINALS

First Published 1978 Second Edition 1984 Third Edition 1988 Third Edition Revised 1991 Fourth Edition 1996 Fifth Edition 2006 ©International Chamber of Shipping, London and Oil Companies International Marine Forum, Bermuda 1978, 1984, 1988, 1991, 1996, 2006 ISBN 13: 978 1 85609 291 3 ISBN 10: 1 85609 291 7 British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data International safety guide for oil tankers and terminals – 5th ed. 1. Tankers – Safety measures 2. Petroleum shipping terminals – Safety measures I. InternationalAssociation of Ports and Harbors II. International Chamber of Shipping III. Oil Companies International Marine Forum 623.8’245 ISBN-10 1856092917 The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) is a voluntary organisation comprising national shipowners’ associations. It represents approximately two thirds of the world’s merchant tonnage. Established in 1921, ICS is the trade association for the shippingindustry, its interests covering all aspects of maritime affairs, particularly marine safety, ship design and construction, pollution prevention and maritime law. ICS has consultative status with several inter-governmental organisations, including the International Maritime Organization. The Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) is a voluntary association of oil companies having an interestin the shipment and terminalling of crude oil and oil products. OCIMF is organised to represent its membership before, and consult with, the International Maritime Organization and other government bodies on matters relating to the shipment and terminalling of crude oil and oil products, including marine pollution and safety. The International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) is a voluntaryworldwide association of port authorities, founded in 1955. Current membership includes 219 regular and 138 associate members encompassing 87 countries. IAPH is committed to the exchange and promotion of ideas and technical knowledge on issues of concern to those who work in ports and related industries. Its consultative status with UN and other organisations, including IMO, is a positive benefitin this regard. Notice of Terms of Use While the information and advice given in this guide (Guide) has been developed using the best information currently available, it is intended purely as guidance to be used at the user’s own risk. No warranties or representations are given nor is any duty of care or responsibility accepted by the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), the Oil CompaniesInternational Marine Forum (OCIMF), the International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH), the members or employees of ICS, OCIMF IAPH or by any person, firm, , company or organisation who or which has been in any way concerned with the furnishing of information or data, the compilation or any translation, publishing, supply or sale of the Guide, for the accuracy of any information or advice inthe Guide or any omission from the Guide or for any consequence whatsoever resulting directly or indirectly from compliance with, adoption of, or reliance on guidance contained in the Guide even if caused by failure to exercise reasonable care. Published and Printed by WITHERBY & CO. LTD. 32/36 Aylesbury Street London ECIR 0ET, United Kingdom Tel No: +44 (0)20 7251 5341 Fax No: +44 (0)20 7251 1296www.witherbys.com

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FOREWORD
One of the main functions of the international associations that have prepared this publication is to represent the industry’s interests at regulatory bodies such as the International Maritime Organization (IMO). The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), the Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) and the International...