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BCH code:
Code for the Construction and Equipment of
Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk.
Under the provisions of Annex II of the
International Convention for the Prevention of
Pollution from Ships, 1973, as modified by the
Protocol of 1978 relating there to (MARPOL
73/78), chemical tankers constructed before 1
July 1986 must comply with this Code. Must be
used only in conjunction with Chapter 17 & 18 of
IBC code.

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IBC code:
The International Code for the Construction and
Equipment of Ships carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk
(IBC Code).
Carriage of chemicals in bulk is covered by regulations in
SOLAS Chapter VII - Carriage of dangerous goods and
MARPOL Annex II - Regulations for the Control of Pollution
by Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk. Both Conventions
require chemical tankers built after 1 July 1986 to comply
with the International Code for the Construction and
Equipment of Ships carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk
(IBC Code). Contains Chapter 17, minimum requirements for
carriage of chemicals as assessed under the Tripartite
Agreement and Chapter 18, List of chemicals to which the
Code does not apply.
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Essential Requirements of the Codes:

• Constructional requirements regarding ships type

• Efficient stripping of cargo tanks
• Environmental control of cargo tanks
• Venting system of cargo tanks
• Control of the discharge of tank washing at sea
• Control of electrical equipment in use
• Gauging systems
• Fire protection
• Certification and survey
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The IMO Tripartite agreement:

This is Agreement through which IMO categorizes chemical

substances. As soon as MARPOL categories of certain chemicals are
defined, an MEPC.2/Circular issued with updated list of chemical
substances. Later, those substances will be included in IBC code
Chapter 17.

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Certificate of Fitness (COF):
An International Certificate of Fitness for the Carriage of Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk shall
be issued after an initial or renewal survey to a chemical tanker engaged in international voyages
which complies with the relevant provisions of the Code.
COF is a certificate issued by Flag administration confirming that the structure , equipment and
materials used in the construction of the chemical tanker are in compliance to carry a given list of
chemicals and it gives the conditions of carriage.
An International Certificate of Fitness for the Carriage of Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk shall be
issued for a period specified by the Administration which shall not exceed 5 years.
Ships with COF can carry X/Y/Z category cargoes.

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Certificate of Fitness (COF):

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Certificate of Fitness (COF):

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