2.1 A port State should make the appropriate arrangements
so as to ensure compliance with requirements governing the crude oil
washing of tankers. This is not, however, to be construed as relieving
terminal operators and shipowners of their obligations to ensure that
the operation is undertaken in accordance with the regulations.
2.2 The inspection may cover the entire operation
of crude oil washing or only certain aspects of it. It is thus in
the interest of all concerned that the ship's records with regard
to the crude oil washing operations are maintained at all times so
that an inspector may verify those operations undertaken prior to
his inspection.