Annex – Unified Interpretation of SOLAS Regulation II-2/16.3.3 for Products Requiring Oxygen-Dependent Inhibitors

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Annex – Unified Interpretation of SOLAS Regulation II-2/16.3.3 for Products Requiring Oxygen-Dependent Inhibitors

SOLAS regulations II-2/16.3.3.2 and 16.3.3.3 (Operation of inert gas system)^footnote

When a product containing an oxygen-dependent inhibitor is carried on a ship for which inerting is required under SOLAS chapter II-2, the inert gas system shall be operated as required to maintain the oxygen level in the vapour space of the tank at or above the minimum level of oxygen required under paragraph 15.13 of the IBC Code and as specified in the Certificate of Protection.

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