This section contains those details which form the basis
of crude oil washing in the tanker and which are necessary to formulate
a washing programme which will accord with all foreseeable circumstances
of cargo discharge restraints. It includes information on:
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(1) the minimum number of tanks to be washed in
accordance with paragraph 6.1 of the
revised Specifications;
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(2) the method of washing each tank, i.e. single
or multistage;
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(3) the number of tank washing machines to be
used simultaneously;
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(4) the crude oil washing pressure and means to
maintain the required pressure;
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(5) the duration of the crude oil wash;
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(6) the preferred order in which tanks are to
be washed;
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(7) the minimum trim during completion of washing
and draining tanks;
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(8) when draining and stripping of tanks is to
commence.