1 The design, construction,
equipment and operation of ships certified to carry Noxious Liquid
Substances in bulk identified in chapter 17 of
the International Bulk Chemical Code, shall be in compliance with
the following provisions to minimize the uncontrolled discharge into
the sea of such substances:
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.1 the International Bulk Chemical
Code when the chemical tanker is constructed on or after 1
July 1986; or
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.2 the Bulk Chemical Code as referred to in paragraph
1.7.2 of that Code for:
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.2.1 ships for which the building contract is
placed on or after 2 November 1973 but constructed before 1 July 1986,
and which are engaged on voyages to ports or terminals under the jurisdiction
of other States Parties to the Convention; and
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.2.2 ships constructed on or after 1 July 1983
but before 1 July 1986, which are engaged solely on voyages between
ports or terminals within the State the flag of which the ship is
entitled to fly.
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.3 The Bulk Chemical Code as referred to in paragraph
1.7.3 of that Code for:
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.3.1 ships for which the building contract is
placed before 2 November 1973 and which are engaged on voyages to
ports or terminals under the jurisdiction of other States Parties
to the Convention; and
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.3.2 ships constructed before 1 July 1983, which
are solely engaged on voyages between ports or terminals within the
State the flag of which the ship is entitled to fly.
2 In respect of ships
other than chemical tankers or liquefied gas carriers certified to
carry Noxious Liquid Substances in bulk identified in chapter 17 of the International Bulk Chemical
Code, the Administration shall establish appropriate measures based
on the Guidelinesfootnote developed by the
Organization in order to ensure that the provisions shall be such
as to minimize the uncontrolled discharge into the sea of such substances.