Class 2 (2nd Engineer) SSEP 📅 Jan 2025

Exam Question

With reference to chemical tankers:

(a) Sketch a suitable cargo pumping and stripping system, labelling the component parts and indicating the direction of fluid flow (10)

(b) State the requirements of the regulations involved to reduce pollution of the sea by chemical tanker cargoes. (10)

Reference Answer

(b) Regulations to Reduce Chemical Pollution
The primary regulations for minimizing pollution from chemical cargoes are outlined in SOLAS Chapter VII, Part-B . These regulations refer to specific codes that govern the construction and equipment of chemical tankers.
IBC Code : For tankers built on or after July 1, 1986, they must comply with the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (IBC Code) .
BCH Code : Tankers built before July 1, 1986, must adhere to the Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (BCH Code) .

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