2.17 General
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2.17 General

  8 The existing text is replaced by the following:

  • "2.17.1 Structural materials used for tank construction, together with associated piping, pumps, valves, vents and their jointing materials, should be suitable at the temperature and pressure for the cargo to be carried in accordance with recognized standards. Steel is assumed to be the normal material of construction.

  • 2.17.2 Where applicable, the following should be taken into account in selecting the material of construction:

    • .1 notch ductility at the operating temperature;

    • .2 corrosive effect of the cargo; and

    • .3 possibility of hazardous reactions between the cargo and the material of construction.

  • 2.17.3 The shipper of the cargo is responsible for providing compatibility information to the ship operator and/or master. This must be done in a timely manner before transportation of the product. The cargo shall be compatible with all materials of construction such that:

    • .1 no damage to the integrity of the materials of construction is incurred; and

    • .2 no hazardous, or potentially hazardous reaction is created.

  • 2.17.4 When a product is submitted to IMO for evaluation, and where compatibility of the product with materials referred to in paragraph 2.17 renders special requirements, the GESAMP/EHS Product Data Reporting Form shall provide information on the required materials of construction. These requirements shall be reflected in chapter IV and consequentially be referred to in column o of chapter 17 of the IBC Code. The reporting form shall also indicate if no special requirements are necessary. The producer of the product is responsible for providing the correct information.”

Parent topic: Chapter II – Cargo ContainmentG — Materials of Construction
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