The purpose of the Circular is to transmit changes to NVC 1-81 that provide guidance and information pertaining to: (1) the requirements for segregated ballast tanks (SBT) and dedicated clean ballast tanks (CBT) on existing tankers that are 20,000 - 40,000 DWT as mandated by 46 USC 3705(c) and 3706(d); and (2) the endorsement of the Certificate of Inspection or Certificate of Compliance for U.S. and foreign flag tank vessels.
Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular No. 1-81, Change 1. CH-1 to NVIC 1-81 of February 1981. Guidance for Enforcement of the Requirements of the Port and Tanker Safety Act of 1978 (PTSA) Pertaining to SBT, CBT, COW, IGS, Steering Gear, and Navigation Equipment for Tank Vessels
1986
22 pages
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