Single Hull Tankers to Have TLPMs
By October 17, 2007, single hull tank vessels (U.S. - operates in conditions up to sea state 5 (corresponding to Beaufort 6, i.e. - has audible and visual alarm indicators which are distinctly identifiable as cargo tank level or pressure monitoring alarms that can be seen and heard on the navigation bridge of the tank ship or towing vessel and on the cargo deck area. Double-hull tank vessels and vessels carrying asphalt are exempt from the requirements.
New Tech Requirement for Single Hull Tankers by 2007
• operates in conditions up to sea state 5 (corresponding to Beaufort 6, i.e. • has audible and visual alarm indicators which are distinctly identifiable as cargo tank level or pressure monitoring alarms that can be seen and heard on the navigation bridge of the tank ship or towing vessel and on the cargo deck area. Double-hull tank vessels and vessels carrying asphalt are exempt from the requirements. Contending that the task is technologically unfeasible, the American Waterways Operators (AWO) has formed a coalition which is laying the groundwork for a legislative change. In its most recent newsletter to members, AWO contends that the Coast Guard acknowledges that devices capable of meeting these standards do not exist…