What are regulations regarding dedicated clean ballast tanks as per MARPOL 73/78?

As per MARPOL 73/78 ,      

Regulation 13B: Dedicated clean ballast tanks                                                 

  • An oil tanker operating with dedicated clean ballast tanks shall have adequate tank capacity, dedicated solely to the carriage of clean ballast.
  • Any oil tanker equipped with dedicated clean ballast tanks shall also be equipped with an oil content meter, subject to approval by the Administration.
  • Every oil tanker operating with dedicated clean ballast tanks shall also be provided with as Dedicated Clean Ballast Tank Operation Manual, detailing system and operational procedures.

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Regulation 13A: Segregated Ballast Tanks

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