6 Alternative outflow reducing methods as permitted
under regulation 13G(7) may
include a single method or a combination of methods giving protection
in case of collision or stranding or both. Methods that have been
approved by the MEPC are identified in the Appendix.
Other methods may be accepted by the Organization. Such
methods should, in addition to meeting the outflow criteria given
in paragraphs 4 and 5, be evaluated in each individual case
for acceptability from general operational and safety points of view.
In particular any such method:
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should not expose the tanker to an unacceptable stress level
in intact condition and should not cause the accidental hull damage
to be exacerbated,
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should not create an unacceptable additional fire or explosion
hazard.