For the purpose of these Interim Guidelines, the provisions
of the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships
Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (IGC Code), as adopted by the Maritime
Safety Committee of the Organization by resolution MSC.5(48), as amended
by resolutions MSC.17(58), MSC.30(61),
MSC.32(63), MSC.59(67), MSC.103(73), MSC.177(79) and MSC.220(82), apply to the design, construction and operation of NGHP carriers,
unless expressly provided otherwise.