International Code for the Construction of Equipment of Ships carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (IGC Code)

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International Code for the Construction of Equipment of Ships carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (IGC Code) Mandatory under SOLAS chapter VII Available for purchase	Identifies 32 specific substances	Applies to ships built after 1 July 1998 that are engaged in the carriage of liquefied natural gas (LNG), liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and other liquefied gases (ethylene, ammonia, vinyl chloride monomer, butane and approximately 34 other substances)

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Aim of the document

Important

Mandatory under SOLAS chapter VII

Identifies 32 specific substances

Applies to ships built after 1 July 1998 that are engaged in the carriage of liquefied natural gas (LNG), liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and other liquefied gases (ethylene, ammonia, vinyl chloride monomer, butane and approximately 34 other substances)