International Bulk Chemical Code definition
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UN Model regulations: Recommendations on the TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS issued by UN.MARPOL: The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from ships, 1973, as modified by the Protocol of 1978 relating to thereto.IBC code: The International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (International Bulk Chemical Code).
Both Conventions require chemical tankers built after 1 July 1986 to comply with the International Bulk Chemical Code (IBC Code), which gives international standards for the safe transport by sea in bulk of liquid dangerous chemicals, by prescribing the design and construction standards of ships involved in such transport and the equipment they should carry so as to minimize the risks to the ship, its crew and to the environment, having regard to the nature of the products carried.
Access to spaces within the cargo area should meet the requirements of 3.4 of the International Bulk Chemical Code.
Materials of construction for tanks, piping, fittings and pumps should be in accordance with chapter 6 of the International Bulk Chemical Code, or chapter 6 of the International Gas Carrier Code, as applicable.
The special requirements for the cargo as referred to in chapter 17 of the International Bulk Chemical Code or chapter 19 of the International Gas Carrier Code are applicable; however, the requirement in 15.19.6 of the International Bulk Chemical Code for a visual and audible high- level alarm may be waived by the Administration taking into account the cargo carriage arrangements and cargo loading procedures.