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1 General

  1.1 These standards have been developed for the design, construction, and operation of vapour collection systems on tankers and vapour emission control systems at terminals. The standards are intended to apply to vapour emission control systems which collect vapours of flammable cargoes from tanker cargo tanks during cargo loading or ballasting operations. Vapour emission control systems which collect vapour of cargoes having characteristics which may pose hazards in addition to or other than flammability should be subject to special consideration by the Administration. These standards are not intended to require the use of vapour emission control systems but rather to recommend safety standards when such systems are utilized. The requirement to collect vapours will stem from a port Administration or terminal regulation. These standards are intended to promote the safety of terminals, tankers, and their personnel, recognizing the unique design features and characteristics of these systems.

Parent topic: Annex - Standards for Vapour Emission Control Systems
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