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Marine order 17—Chemical tankers and gas carriers

Carrying dangerous liquids and liquefied gases.

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Marine order 17 sets out the requirements for: 

  • certification of vessels carrying dangerous liquid chemicals and liquefied gases in bulk
  • safe operation of chemical tankers and gas carriers.
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  • Code for Existing Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (EGC Code), IMO resolution A.329(IX) as amended from time to time (access)
  • Code for the Construction Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (BCH Code), IMO Resolution MSC.9(53) as amended from time to time (access)
  • Code for the Construction Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (GC Code), IMO resolution A.328(IX) as amended from time to time (access)
  • International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (IBC Code), IMO Resolution MSC.4(48) as amended from time to time (access)
  • International code for the construction and equipment of ships carrying liquefied gases in bulk (IGC Code), IMO Resolution MSC.5 (48) as amended from time to time (access)
  • International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) – Chapter VII (access)
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Last updated: 18 February 2021