Annex - Unified Interpretation of the IBC Code
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Annex - Unified Interpretation of the IBC Code

International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (IBC Code)
 
Chapter 2
Ship survival capability and location of cargo tanks

2.9 Survival requirements

Interpretation:

Other openings capable of being closed weathertight do not include ventilators (complying with regulation 19(4) of the International Convention on Load Lines, 1966) that for operational reasons have to remain open to supply air to the engine room or emergency generator room (if the same is considered buoyant in the stability calculation or protecting openings leading below) for the effective operation of the ship.

Parent topic: MSC-MEPC.5/Circular.11 - Unified Interpretation of the IBC Code (16 November 2016)
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