1.1.1 The Code applies to ships
regardless of their size, including those of less than 500 tons gross
tonnage, engaged in carriage of liquefied gases having a vapour pressure
exceeding 2.8 bar absolute at a temperature of 37.8°C, and other
products as shown in chapter 19, when
carried in bulk.
1.1.2 Unless expressly provided
otherwise, the Code applies to ships the keels of which are laid or
which are at a stage at which:
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.1 construction identifiable with the ship begins;
and
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.2 assembly of that ship has commenced comprising at
least 50 tonnes or 1% of the estimated mass of all structural material, whichever
is less;
on or after 1 July 1998. Ships constructed before 1 July 1998
are to comply with resolution MSC.5(48) adopted on 17 June 1983 subject
to amendments by resolution MSC.30(61) adopted on 11 December 1992.
1.1.3 A ship, irrespective
of the date of construction, which is converted to a gas carrier on
or after 1 July 1998 should be treated as a gas carrier constructed
on the date on which such conversion commences.
1.1.4.1 When cargo tanks contain products for which the
Code requires a type 1G ship, neither flammable liquids having a flashpoint of 60°C
(closed cup test) or less nor flammable products listed in chapter
19 should be carried in tanks located within the protective zones described in
2.6.1.1.
1.1.4.2 Similarly, when cargo tanks contain products for
which the Code requires a type 2G/2PG ship, the above-mentioned flammable liquids should
not be carried in tanks located within the protective zones described in 2.6.1.2.
1.1.4.3 In each case the
restriction applies to the protective zones within the longitudinal
extent of the hold spaces for the cargo tanks loaded with products
for which the Code requires a type 1G or 2G/2PG ship.
1.1.4.4 The above-mentioned
flammable liquids and products may be carried within these protective
zones when the quantity retained in the cargo tanks of products for
which the Code requires a type 1G or 2G/2PG ship is solely used for
cooling, circulation or fuelling purposes.
1.1.5 Except as provided in 1.1.7.1, when it is intended to carry
products covered by this Code and products covered by the International
Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous
Chemicals in Bulk adopted by the Maritime Safety Committee under the
authority of the Assembly of the Organization conferred by resolution
A.490(XII), as may be amended by the Organization (IBC Code), the
ship should comply with the requirements of both Codes appropriate
to the products carried.
1.1.6 Where it is proposed
to carry products which may be considered to come within the scope
of the Code but are not at present designated in chapter
19, the Administrations and the port Administrations involved
in such carriage should establish preliminary suitable conditions
of carriage based on the principles of the Code and notify the Organization
of such conditions.
1.1.7.1 The requirements
of this Code should take precedence when a ship is designed and constructed
for the carriage of the following products:
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.1 those listed exclusively in chapter
19 of this Code; and
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.2 one or more of the products which are listed both
in this Code and in the International Bulk Chemical Code. These products are
marked with an asterisk in column a in the table of Chapter 19.
1.1.7.2 When a ship is intended exclusively to carry one or
more of the products noted in 1.1.7.1.2, the requirements of the International Bulk Chemical
Code as amended should apply.
1.1.8 Compliance of the ship
with the requirements of the International Gas Carrier Code should
be shown in the International Certificate of Fitness for the Carriage
of Liquefied Gases in Bulk provided for in 1.5.
Compliance with the amendments to the Code, as appropriate, should
also be indicated in the International Certificate of Fitness for
the Carriage of Liquefied Gases in Bulk.