12 Controlled tank venting system
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12 Controlled tank venting system

  12.1 Vapours displaced from the tank during loading, tank cleaning, tank breathing and gas-freeing should be emitted through a controlled tank venting system complying with either SOLAS regulation II-2/16.3.2, or paragraph 8.3.2 of the IBC Code, or paragraph 2.14.2 of the BCH Code, as applicable.

  12.2 Whenever a vapour emission control system is available ashore, vapours displaced from the tank during loading should be returned to that system (vapour return).


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