Offshore Support Vessels (OSVs) needs to comply with IBC code amendment 2020
By January 2021, a revised code for carrying chemical cargo at sea took effect, it opens up for competitive advantages
Brief on the new requirements! Ready to navigate the new IBC Code?
OSV’ carrying Offshore contaminated bulk liquid (OBL)
3 (easy) steps for vessels carrying contaminated Back load according to IBC chapter 17 and classified as both Toxic and flammable.
Quick Introduction
Carriage requirements for “offshore contaminated bulk liquid P” and “offshore contaminated bulk liquid S” are included in Chapter 17 of the IBC Code. These requirements apply to all OSVs that carry backload bulk liquids, cf. Chapter 16 of the Code. and thus P/V valves with a minimum setting of 20.0 kPa .
Step 1.
Fill in the below contact form.
Step 2.
Having the preliminary information, we will ask you to fill in a scheme for us to perform a Pressure Drop calculation (PDC), which we will then submit for you to send to Class for approval – see example.
Step 3.
We will submit a technical proposal including the pressure drop calculation which you just have to send to Class for approval.
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The solution
Bay Valves’ High Velocity Valves opens instantly at set-point and thus provides for a cargo tank pressure which under no circumstances are higher than the set-point Thereby, it becomes possible to safely operate a 20 kPa regime on practically all Oil/Product tankers as well.
Strictly using High Velocity valves with a negative pressure drop where the highest tank pressure is equal to the setting will allow vessels with Design pressure as low as 20.0 kPa to comply with IBC 2020 for all cargo types.
We are happy to advice you on the IBC Code
The exact implications of the new IBC code will always depend on the design and installed equipment of the specific vessel. Bay Valves will be happy to provide a free-of-charge assessment of your vessel. The assessment will consider design pressure, loading rates and VECS – Vapor return system with the purpose of offering a hazzle free and Class approved exchange of the P/V valves.
To get your free-of-charge assessment of your vessel, contact us here.
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