Code for the construction and equipment of ships carrying LG in bulk (GC Code)

New 2021 edition

This is a guide to completion of the Oil Record Book (Part I – Machinery space operations) to ensure compliance with IMO requirements. It provides instruction on correct record keeping, listing the types of operation that must be recorded and highlighting common failures and errors. It also includes Flag Administration requirements and is structured to facilitate integration in the document management system of any individual member of INTERTANKO.

This publication provides guidance on proper and consistent completion of the Oil Record Book (Part II – Cargo/Ballast Operations) for oil tankers, as stipulated by Regulation 36 and Appendix III of Annex I of MARPOL 73/78. It sets out instructions and general requirements for making entries in the ORB Part II and lists the items that must be recorded. It also contains example entries for commonly used cargo/ballast operations.