# The Merchant Shipping (Cargo Ship Construction) Regulations 1997, Regulation 54B: Corrosion prevention of seawater ballast tanks Requirements for oil tankers and bulk carriers constructed on or after 1st July 1998


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).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/1509/regulation/54B (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/merchant-shipping-cargo-ship-construction-regulations-1997/regulation-54B
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