Class notation for a Vapour emission Control System with an onboard vapour processing plant

Purpose

To ensure compliance with the safety and performance requirements applicable to a ship fitted with a vapour recovery system to comply with the Norwegian regulations to reduce Non Methane VOC from shuttle tankers loading in the North Sea.

Benefits

The notation ensures that the owner obtains a suitable and acceptable standard regarding issues related to safety and vapour recovery during the loading of oil.

The vessel is arranged for loading in the Norwegian part of the North Sea.

Features

The class notation is a suitable standard that covers installations with an onboard vapour processing plant designed to recover 78% of NMVOC (Non Methane VOC) in compliance with Norwegian regulations governing such installations.