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International Safety Guide for Oil Tankers and Terminals Fifth Edition

ISGOTT

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) and the International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) have launched a new, 5th Edition of the International Safety Guide for Oil Tankers and Terminals (ISGOTT).
Safety is critical to the tanker industry, and ISGOTT has become the standard reference work on the safe operation of oil tankers and the terminals they serve. The Guide keeps abreast of changes in ship design and operating practice, and reflects the latest technology and legislation.

The new edition is divided into four sections: General Information, Tanker Information, Terminal Information and Management of the Tanker and Terminal Interface. It includes the latest thinking on a number of issues including:

Also, the Ship/Shore Safety Checklist has been revised to reflect better the individual and joint responsibilities of the tanker and the terminal. The new edition comes with a FREE CD enabling ISGOTT to be downloaded to a computer. This version features a search facility as well as printable forms and checklists.

Generation of static electricity and stray currents Tank cleaning Use of mobile telephones and pagers Use of new materials for mooring lines and emergency towing-off pennants Toxicity and toxic effects of benzene and hydrogen sulphide The principles underlying the International Safety Management (ISM) Code and the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code.