1. The standard format consists of the standard
text of the introduction to the Manual, an index and either eight
or nine sections, depending on the type of tanker.
2.
Appendix 1 of
the standard format contains the general guidelines for operation
procedures and checklists for the purpose of sections 4 to 8 of the
Manual, which should be taken into account by shipowners in preparing
and Administrations in approving a Manual for a particular tanker.
3.
Appendix 2 of
the standard format contains a specimen Manual for a tanker operating
with dedicated clean ballast tanks.
Standard text of the introduction
1. This Manual is written in accordance with the
requirements of Regulation 13A of Annex I of the International Convention
for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, as modified by the
Protocol of 1978 relating thereto.
2. The purpose of the Manual is to meet the requirements
for tankers operating with dedicated clean ballast tanks (CBT tankers)
in accordance with the revised Specifications for Oil Tankers with
Dedicated Clean Ballast Tanks (IMCO Assembly resolution A.495(XII)).
It provides standard operational guidance for CBT tankers.
3. Part 1 of the Manual contains all information
and operational instructions required by the Specifications. Part
2 of the Manual contains additional information and operational instructions
required by the Administration.
4. This Manual has been approved by the Administration
and no alteration or revision shall be made to any part of it without
the prior approval of the Administration.
Note:
If the Administration requires
information and operational instructions in addition to those provided
for by the Specifications, they should be included in part 2 of the
Manual. If no such additional information or operating instructions
are required by the Administration, the Manual will consist of one
part only, and paragraph 3 should read: "The Manual contains all the
information and operational instructions required by the Specifications”.