OMI - IMO860E - Inert Gas Systems

This book is available in hard copy and in digital format in a locked format to read with the IMO reader (free)

This publication, which supersedes the 1983 edition, comprises five parts, contianing the texts of the Guidelines for Inert Gas Systems and of relevant IMO documents. The content of the guidelines is based on current general practice used in the design and operation of inert gas systems and incorporates amendments adopted by the MSC at its 42nd, 48th and 50th sessions. Provisions of the 1974 SOLAS Convention covering application and technical requirements, together with recent developments on regulations for chemical tankers, are included.