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 1 The Maritime Safety Committee, at its 102nd session (4 to 11 November 2020), acknowledging a potential need for alternative metallic materials to be used for the construction and safe operation of low-temperature fuel and cargo-carrying ships and the need for guidance in this respect, approved the Guidelines for the acceptance of alternative metallic materials for cryogenic service in ships carrying liquefied gases in bulk and ships using gases or other low-flashpoint fuels, as set out in the annex, prepared by the Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC), at its sixth session (9 to 13 September 2019).

2 The Guidelines provide detailed guidance on how to document alternative metallic materials for their suitability and compliance with the IGC and IGF Codes, and a framework for evaluation and approval of alternative metallic materials for cryogenic service.

3 Member States are invited to bring the annexed Guidelines to the attention of all parties concerned.


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