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ICS TANKER SAFETY GUIDE (LIQUEFIED CAS)
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PURPOSE AND SCOPE

The purpose of this publication is to provide those serving on ships carrying liquefied gases in
bulk with up-to-date
information on recognised good practice. While the recommendations given may not fully cover
every possible
situation, they do provide the best general guidance currently available on safe procedures in
such situations.
For the purpose of promoting consistent and uniform safe working practices it is recommended
that a copy of this
Guide be kept - and used - on board all gas carriers.
This is a revision of the first edition of the ICS Tanker Safety Guide (Liquefied Gas) and is
intended to be a
companion to the ICS Tanker Safety Guide (Chemicals). Where a gas carrier is also certified to
carry chemicals the
more stringent recommendations should be followed.
The Guide deals primarily with operational matters and good safety practices. It does not make
recommendations
on the construction of gas ships or their equipment; such standards are set by the International
Maritime
Organisation (IMO), National Administrations and Classification Societies. The Guide does not
address the
operation of specific items of equipment, repairs or navigational equipment, although some
references are made to
these matters.
It should be borne in mind that in all cases the advice given in this Guide is subject to any local
or national
regulations that may be applicable. In addition, terminal operators have their own safety
procedures which could
affect the cargo handling operations and procedures to be adopted in emergencies. It is necessary
for the Master
and all personnel to be aware of, and to comply with, these regulations and procedures. They will
be highlighted
by the use of the Ship/Shore Safety Checklist.
The data sheets contained in this Guide outline the main characteristics of individual cargoes,
and the action to be
taken in an emergency. Matters relating solely to maintenance of the purity of individual cargoes
and their
condition during carriage have not been included.