
Comprehensive guide to international regulations for constructing and equipping ships carrying hazardous chemicals in bulk. Includes 2020 updates, amendments, and a searchable CD for key chapters.
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Your definitive guide to international maritime safety standards for chemical transportation
This comprehensive publication delivers the complete International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (IBC Code), providing maritime professionals with the most current and authoritative regulations for chemical tanker operations. The 2020 edition represents the culmination of extensive international collaboration, incorporating the latest safety advancements and regulatory updates to address the evolving challenges of transporting hazardous liquid substances by sea.
Updated regulatory framework with critical amendments
Featuring the most recent amendments that entered into force on January 1, 2020, and January 1, 2021, this edition includes revised resolutions MEPC.302(72), MSC.440(99), MEPC.318(74), and MSC.460(101). These updates modify the International Certificate of Fitness model and revise key chapters (1, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, and 21), with a complete overhaul of product information to ensure compliance with current safety standards. The publication maintains its 1.8 kg weight in a convenient paperback format, making it an essential reference for onboard use and office consultations.
Enhanced usability with digital integration
Beyond its comprehensive printed content, this publication includes a CD-ROM containing searchable PDF versions of Chapters 17, 18, and 19. This digital integration allows maritime professionals to quickly locate specific product information, safety requirements, and technical specifications, significantly improving operational efficiency during compliance checks and safety inspections. The combination of printed and digital formats ensures maximum accessibility while maintaining the reliability of a physical reference document.
Essential compliance tool for chemical tanker operations
As the official French-language edition of the IBC Code, this publication serves as the definitive resource for verifying compliance with international maritime safety regulations. It provides shipbuilders, operators, and regulatory authorities with the necessary framework to ensure that chemical tankers meet the highest safety standards, from initial design and construction through daily operations and periodic inspections.
This essential maritime reference presents the complete International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (IBC Code) in a 1.8 kg paperback edition. The 2020 publication includes the latest amendments to international maritime safety regulations, with critical updates to chapters 1, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, and 21, along with a revised model for the International Certificate of Fitness. The French-language edition comes complete with a CD-ROM containing searchable PDF versions of key chapters for enhanced accessibility.
With a long-standing reputation as the leading authority in maritime safety regulations, this organization develops and maintains the international standards that govern the construction, equipment, and operation of commercial vessels worldwide. Their publications serve as the definitive reference for maritime professionals, ensuring compliance with global safety protocols and environmental protection measures across the shipping industry.
Chapter 17 includes a comprehensive list of dangerous chemicals and noxious liquid substances transported in bulk by sea, detailing their properties, hazards, and specific carriage requirements.
The amendments included in this edition, such as MEPC.302(72) and MSC.440(99), entered into force on January 1, 2020, while MEPC.318(74) and MSC.460(101) became effective on January 1, 2021.
The CD contains searchable PDF versions of chapters 17, 18, and 19, but not the entire content of the book.
The model of the International Certificate of Fitness certifies that a ship is constructed and equipped according to the standards for safely transporting dangerous chemicals in bulk.
The digital version is locked and can only be read using the free designated reader, typically on one device at a time.
Yes, the code specifies detailed design, construction, and equipment standards to ensure the safe transport of the listed chemicals and substances.
The code is updated periodically with new amendments as they are adopted and enter into force, typically every few years based on regulatory changes.
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