Regulation 13

After regulation 54, the following regulations shall be inserted:

“Safe access to tanker bows

54A

Every tanker constructed on or after 1st July 1998 shall be provided with the means to enable the crew to gain safe access to the bows even in severe weather conditions. For tankers constructed before 1st July 1998, such means of access shall be provided at the first scheduled dry-docking after 1st July 1998, but not later than 1st July 2001. The means of access shall be in accordance with Schedule 15 of Merchant Shipping Notice MSN 1671(M) (Amended)^f1.

Corrosion prevention of seawater ballast tanks

Requirements for oil tankers and bulk carriers constructed on or after 1st July 1998

54B

All dedicated seawater ballast tanks shall have an efficient corrosion prevention system, such as hard protective coatings or equivalent. The scheme for the selection, application and maintenance of the system shall be Schedule 16 of Merchant Shipping Notice MSN 1671 (M) (Amended).

Combustible gas indicators

54C

All tankers shall be equipped with at least one portable instrument for measuring flammable vapour concentrations, together with a sufficient set of spares. Suitable means shall be provided for the calibration of such instruments.”.