1 The Maritime Safety Committee, at its ninety-fifth session (3 to 12 June 2015),
with a view to facilitate the global and consistent implementation of testing of cargo
oil tanks when this is undertaken under direction of the master, in accordance with the
International Code on the Enhanced Programme of Inspections during Surveys of Bulk
Carriers and Oil Tankers, 2011 (2011 ESP Code), approved the Guidance on
pressure testing of boundaries of cargo oil tanks under direction of the master,
as set out in the annex.
2 Member Governments are invited to bring this circular to the attention of
all parties concerned.