Regulation II-1/1.3 – Application
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Regulation II-1/1.3 – Application

  1 Conversions of single-hull tankers to double-hull tankers are regarded as modifications of a major character for the purposes of SOLAS chapter II-1.

  2 Repairs, alterations and modifications of a major character should include:

  • .1 Substantial alteration of the dimensions of a ship, for example:

  • Lengthening of a ship by adding a new midbody. The new midbody should comply with SOLAS chapter II-1.

  • .2 A change of ship type, for example:

  • A tanker converted to a bulk carrier. Any structure, machinery and systems that are added or modified should comply with SOLAS chapter II-1.

  3 In the context of conversions of single-hull tankers to double-hull tankers, the flag State Administration should decide on a case-by-case basis which retrofitting requirements should be fulfilled.

Parent topic: Annex – Unified Interpretations of SOLAS Regulations II-1/1.3 and II-1/3-6
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