As per MARPOL 73/78 ,
Regulation 13A: Segregated Ballast Tanks
- Every tanker of 20,000t deadweight and above shall be provided with segregated ballast tanks.
- In no case shall ballast be carried in cargo tanks unless:
- On rare voyages where weather conditions are so severe the master decides to do so for the safety of the ship
- In exceptional cases where the particular charter of the ship requires it to carry more ballast than usually required.
- Every tanker of 20,000t deadweight and above shall be equipped with a suitable crude oil washing system.
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Regulation 13B: Dedicated clean ballast tanks
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