Chemical Tankers / Day 2 / Day 2 Topic 3 Chemical Tanker Regs

3.6- Chapter 17 of the Code

k)Vapor detection – “F” means flammable vapors;

“T” means toxic vapors;

“No” indicates no special requirements under Code;

3.6 - Chapter 17 of the Code

l) Fire detection – “A” alcohol-resistant or multi-purpose foam;

“B” regular foam, including fluoro-protein and AFFF; “C” water-spray;

“D” dry chemicals;

No means no special requirements under this Code;

3.6- Chapter 17 of the Code

n)Emergency equipment – “Yes”, means ship shall be provided with suitable respiratory and eye protection equipment sufficient

for every person on board for emergency escape purposes e.g. 15 min. EEBD;

“No” means no special requirements;

3.6- Chapter 17 of the Code

o)Specific and operational requirements – When specific references is made to chapters 15 and/or 16, these requirements shall be additional to the requirements in any other column

(addl. requirements e.g. Propylene Oxide);

3.7 COF

What is the Certificate of Fitness?

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3.7 - Certificate of Fitness

All ships are built and equipped in accordance with the Code;

The ship design will incorporate various degrees of cargo segregation, protection, stability, survivability and cargo handling/monitoring features;

3.7 - Certificate of Fitness

Depending on this design the ship are classed as a Type 1, Type 2, or Type 3 Chemical Tanker and this will determine the range of chemicals it can carry under Chapter 17 of the Code;

After satisfactory initial survey it will be issued with a COF (Certificate of Fitness) with attached list of cargoes permitted to carry;

3.7 - Certificate of Fitness

An International Certificate of Fitness for the carriage of Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk is issued by the Flag State after a satisfactory initial or a periodical survey to a chemical tanker engaged in international voyages which complies with the relevant requirements of the Code.

Example of ship’s COF

3.7 - Certificate of Fitness

It should be issued for a period specified by the administration which should not exceed 5 years from the date of the initial survey or the periodical survey.

No extension of the 5 year period of the certificate should be permitted. COF should be endorsed by Class during annual surveys.