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Tanker Safety Guide (Chemicals) 6th edition

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The ICS Tanker Safety Guide (Chemicals) is the trusted publication for chemical tankers since 1971. Now in its sixth edition, the guide continues to translate the regulatory requirements of MARPOL Annex II into practical on board procedures for safe and environmentally responsible operations.

Readers can expect updated and expanded guidance on:

Annex I to Annex II cargo changeovers, including a practical flowchart that covers these tank cleaning operations step-by-step
Safe enclosed space operations, helping crew better understand key safety requirements and building on updated guidelines from the IMO
Washing water analysis, limiting the need for enclosed space entry and avoiding unnecessary risk
Hot work hazardous zones and
Safe use of shore power, reducing use of fuel and emissions

It is recommended that this guide and its companion, International Safety Guide for Oil Tankers and Terminals (ISGOTT), are on board all ships carrying hazardous and noxious chemicals in bulk. The Tanker Safety Guide (Chemicals) Sixth Edition is essential for anyone involved in the carriage of chemicals on ships, including crew on board chemical tankers, ship operators and managers, cargo interests and charterers, training institutes and terminal operators.

ISBN: 9781913997762
Published by: International Chamber of Shipping
Publication Date: April 2026
Edition: 6th
Format: Paperback