VOC MANAGEMENT PLAN

For compliance with MARPOL Annex VI, Resolution MEPC.185(59)

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MODEL PLAN GUIDANCE

This page is included to provide guidance to the user for preparing a VOC
management plan and should be deleted before publishing the final document.

Body Text

The text appearing in regular font under each section heading is the recommended
textual explanation or description of the subject of reference. The user is free to
modify, change or expand as deemed appropriate.

Boxed Text

Text or bullet lists enclosed in a box and displayed in red (see example box below) is
included to provide guidance for filling in the ship-specific information/data based on
the ship’s specifications, operational procedures and practices.

Where applicable, a sample section or paragraph, bullet list or table is provided as

further guidance and reference to the user.

 Provide the particulars of registration and principal dimensions of the

Vessel per the ship’s specification.
 Include a general arrangement plan showing tank arrangement, as
deemed appropriate.

Optional Section

If a section marked “Optional” within the Boxed Text is deemed inapplicable for the
Vessel and to this Manual, the section heading should be retained and the content of
that specific section should be “Not Applicable”

Appendices

Ship plans, drawings and references relevant to the VOC Management Plan can be
included as appendices within this Management Plan. Appendices should be in
sequence and be titled according to their contents.

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CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Regulations
1.2 General Characteristics of VOC

2 SHIP’S PARTICULARS, TANK ARRANGEMENTS AND EQUIPMENT

2.1 Ship Particulars

2.2 Cargo Tank Arrangements
2.3 Cargo Tank Venting Arrangements
2.4 Pressure Control Devices/Alarms and Their Settings

3 CONTROL PROCEDURES DURING CARGO LOADING

3.1 Best Practices for VOC Emission Control During Loading

3.2 Applicable Control Methods/Systems During Loading

4 CONTROL PROCEDURES DURING TRANIST

4.1 Best Practices for VOC Emission Control During Transit

4.2 Applicable Control Methods/System During Transit

5 CONTROL PROCEDURES DURING CARGO DISCHARGE/BALLAST AND

COW

5.1 Control Methods/System During Cargo Discharge/Ballasting

5.2 Control Methods/Systems During COW

6 MONITORING AND CONTROL OF VOC RELEASE

7 TRAINING PROGRAM

8 DESIGNATED PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR VOC MANAGEMENT

9 SHIP DRAWINGS AND REFERENCES

9.1 Ship Plans and Manuals

9.2 References

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1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Regulations

Regulation 15 of Annex VI of MARPOL 73/78, as revised by IMO Resolution

MEPC.176(58) (hereinafter referred as “Revised Annex VI”) regulates the VOC
emissions from a tanker in designated port(s) or terminal(s) of a Party regulating
such emissions.

Regulation 15.6 requires a tanker carrying crude oil shall have onboard and
implement a VOC Management Plan (Management Plan) approved by the
Administration in accordance with IMO Resolution MEPC.185(59) “Guidelines for the
Development of a VOC Management Plan”. This VOC Management Plan shall be
specific to each ship.

The aim of the VOC Management Plan is to identify the arrangements and
equipment required to enable compliance with Regulation 15.6 of the Revised Annex
VI and to identify for the ship’s officers the operational procedures for VOC emission
control.

This specific VOC Management Plan has been prepared for Ship Name pursuant
to the requirements in Regulation 15.6 and in accordance with the development
guidelines contained in Resolution MEPC.185(59), taking into account the technical
provisions of MEPC.1/Circ.680 “Technical Information on Systems and Operation to
Assist Development of VOC Management Plans”.

This Management Plan documents and describes the specific arrangements,

equipment/systems, operations, and conditions onboard the vessel with respect to
the ability to control VOC emissions.

This Management Plan has been approved by ABS on behalf of the Administration
and any alterations or revisions to this document will require re-approval.

1.2 General Characteristics of VOC

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) are organic chemicals that easily vaporize at
normal conditions and enter into the atmosphere. They are organic as they contain
carbon atoms in their molecular structure. VOC are numerous, varied and ubiquitous.
VOC are present in the atmosphere as a result of human activities, biogenic
emissions from certain vegetation species, the exhausts of motor vehicles and ships,
evaporation of hydrocarbon fuel, solvent usage, industrial processes, oil storage and
distribution, food manufacture, and many other sources. VOC may include a very
wide range of individual substances, such as hydrocarbons (eg methane, ethane,

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benzene, toluene, etc.), oxidized hydrocarbons (or fuel oxygenates, such as methyl
tert-butyl ether (MTBE)) and by-product organic compounds from chlorination in
water treatment (such as chloroform).

VOC emissions from the fuel/petroleum industry sources occur during extraction of oil
at the platform, tanker transportation of oil, loading and discharging at terminals, oil
processing at refineries, tanking at filling stations and leakage from pipelines as well
as oil spills. The VOC given off through vaporization of crude oil and refined products
are a mixture of light-end hydrocarbon components such as methane, ethane,
propane and several other gases. Methane, being lighter than air, will be emitted to
the atmosphere and contribute to the greenhouse effect. All the other components
generally referred to as non-methane VOC (NMVOC), being heavier than air, will
react on warm days with nitrogen oxides (NOX) in the air and form the ground level
ozone commonly known as smog. The ground level ozone has a detrimental effect
on human health, vegetation and buildings. Some NMVOC are quite harmful,
including benzene, toluene and xylene, which may cause leukemia.

VOC emissions from ships can be due to incomplete combustion processes and
include crankcase, exhaust and evaporation emissions. Crankcase emissions refer to
hydrocarbons escaping from the cylinder during compression in an internal
combustion engine and exhaust emissions are due solely to incomplete combustion.
Evaporative emissions are the evaporation of hydrocarbon fuel releasing gaseous
VOC into the atmosphere.

Tankers emit VOC during cargo loading and crude oil washing operations as well as
during sea voyages. The amount of VOC emissions depends on many factors
including the properties of the cargo oil, the degree of mixing and temperature
variations during the sea voyage. These operational discharges can be effectively
controlled and minimized to a large extent. With new technology, the NMVOC emitted
during tanker loading and transport operations can be recovered and returned to the
cargo tanks.

To control this emission, there are four criteria that impact the extent and rate of
evolution of gaseous non-methane VOC from crude oils and its subsequent release
to the atmosphere. These are:

 The volatility or vapor pressure of the crude oil

 The temperature of the liquid and gas phases of the crude oil tank
 The pressure setting or control of the vapor phase within the cargo tank
 The size or volume of the vapor phase within the cargo tank
.

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A brief explanation of these criteria can be found in the MEPC.1/Circ.680 – Technical
Information on Systems and Operations to Assist Development of VOC Management
Plans.

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2 SHIP’S PARTICULARS, TANK ARRANGEMENTS AND EQUIPMENT

This Vessel is a tank ship carrying crude oil. Information contained in this section
include general information of the ship’s particulars and specific information/data of
the ship’s cargo tank arrangements and equipment necessary to enable the crew to
follow the operational procedures set out in the subsequent sections of this
Management Plan.

2.1 Ship Particulars

The ship’s particulars of registration, principal dimensions and other relevant

information are given below.

 Provide the particulars of registration and principal dimensions of

the Vessel per the ship’s specification
 Include a general arrangement plan showing tank arrangement, as
deemed appropriate

Sample ship particulars table for reference

.
Ship Name
IMO No.
Class No.
Flag / Port of Registry
Call Sign
Principal Dimensions
LOA x B X D x T (m)
Deadweight
Gross Tonnage
Service Speed
Classification

Class Notations

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A general arrangement of the Vessel is given below.

Sample general arrangement plan for reference

2.2 Cargo Tank Arrangements

 This section should contain a description of the cargo tank arrangements -

number of tanks, their positions, main features of cargo tanks, cargo loading
system, cargo discharge, pump capacity, heating arrangement, and confirm
the allowable cargo tank ullage pressure, etc. – in accordance with the ship’s
specification
 Include a line or schematic drawing showing the specific arrangement, as
deemed appropriate
 Include a cargo tank capacity table, as deemed appropriate

Sample cargo tank capacity table for reference

Tank Capacity- Allowable Segregation Fitted with Cargo Max Max Heating
No. 100% Ullage Common or Pump Loading Loading Coils
Pressure Individual Capacity Rate by Rate per Fitted?
(m3 )
cargo Pump Tank Line
(Mpa) (Y or N)

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2.3 Cargo Tank Venting Arrangements

 This section should contain a description of the ship’s tank venting

arrangements and operations and the pressure control/release
systems installed, as well as the settings of the pressure/vacuum
relief devices.
 This section should be written based on the ship’ specification
 Where deemed appropriate, include a line or schematic drawing
showing the specific arrangement and components described

Sample Section
This vessel is equipped with appropriate tank venting arrangements
that meet the requirements of SOLAS II-2, Regulation 11.6.
The tank venting system consists of the following:
o Inert Gas System – comprising an inert gas scrubber with
associated IG Fans, coupled with a Deck Seal with Mast
Vent Riser and Vent Valve. ………
o Cargo Vapor Control System: protects crew members from
harmful vapors release by cargo, reduces the risks of
shipboard fire/explosion and minimizes the environmental
impact of carrying and transferring cargo.
o The IG System is monitored by a fixed oxygen analyzer, with
monitoring operation carried out in cargo control. A purge
control valve allows venting of the IG system.
A schematic depiction of the vessel’s cargo tank venting
arrangement is shown in the figure below.

2.4 Pressure Control Devices/Alarms and Their Settings

 This section should contain a description of the ship’s pressure

control devices and alarms fitted to the cargo tank venting system for
protection of tank structure against excessive pressure.
 Information on the settings of the various pressure/vacuum relief
devices and pressure alarms identified should also be included.
 This section should be written based on the ship’ specification.
 Where deemed appropriate, include a line or schematic drawing
showing the specific arrangement and components described.

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Sample Section
Following are brief descriptions of the pressure control devices and
alarms fitted to the ship’s cargo venting system described in the
previous subsection. These are fitted to protect the cargo tank
structure against excessive pressure. The pressure control/release
system includes the following components:
o Mast Riser – Normally used during loading for tank vapor
control.
o P/V Breaker – fitted to the venting arrangement in order to
support the over pressure safety system,
o Individual Tank Pressure/Vacuum (P/V) Primary Valves – all
cargo tanks are fitted with a minimum of one P/V valve and it
forms the primary mechanism for the protection from cargo tank
over pressure
o Individual Tank Secondary Safety Mechanism
Apart from the safety equipment described above, the Vessel is
also equipped with a pressure monitoring and alarm system for
the cargo tanks. Individual tank sensors are fitted, giving a
high/low pressure alarm signal to a monitoring panel in the
cargo control room.
The settings for the P/V valves, P/V breakers and pressure alarms
per tank are given in the table below.

Unit Item Type Manufacturer Model Min Max Automatically or

Operating Operating Manually
Pressure Pressure Operated?

1 Mast Riser NA NA Manually

2 P/V Breaker SMIT -700 2,300 Automatically

mmWG mmWG

3 P/V Valve -700 2,000 Automatically

4 Tank -0.05 bar 0.21 bar NA

Pressure
alarm

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3 CONTROL PROCEDURES DURING CARGO LOADING

This section contains a description of the loading procedure including best practices,
the methods and systems for the control of VOC emissions during cargo loading
operations.

3.1 Best Practices for VOC Emission Control During Loading

 Based on the loading procedures laid out for the Vessel, describe
the best practices, including guidance, special precautions and
procedures, checklists, etc. that will assist the ship’s crew in
implementing the control of VOC emissions during cargo loading.
 MEPC.1/Circ.680 provides an example list of best practices for
reference and use. Specific details will need to be provided in this
subsection for each line item.
o Target operating pressure
o Manual pressure relief procedures (tank
pressure control)
o P/V valve condition and maintenance.
o Condition of gaskets for hatches and piping.
o Inert gas topping up procedures
o Partially filled tanks
o Loading sequence and rate
o Use of vapor return manifold and pipelines when
shore facilities are available

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 Sample Bullets of Best Practices
 The cargo loading procedure should take into account potential gas
release due to low pressure and, where possible, the routing of oil
from crude oil manifolds into the tanks should be done so as to
avoid or minimize excessive throttling and high flow velocity in
pipes.
 The ship should define a target operating pressure for the cargo
tanks. This pressure should be as high as safely possible and the
ship should aim to maintain tanks at this level during loading and
carriage of relevant cargo. The target operating pressure is also
determined by communication between the designated onboard
person and the shore-side person in-charge prior to cargo loading.
 Target operating pressure – about 70% of P/V valve setting
pressure: 1400 mmWG
 Manual pressure relief procedures (tank pressure control) – When
venting to reduce tank pressure, the pressure decrease in the tanks
should be as small as possible to maintain tank pressure as high as
possible.
 P/V valve condition and maintenance is conducted in accordance
with directions documented in the Vessel’s Planned Maintenance
System and the Maker’s Manual.
 Inert gas topped up – the amount of inert gas added should be
minimized. Increasing tank pressure by adding inert gas does not
prevent VOC release, but may increase subsequent venting and
therefore increase VOC emissions.
 ………other.

3.2 Applicable Control Methods/Systems During Loading

A description of the VOC emission control systems and methods, including the
operation and equipment parameters, applied to the Vessel is given in this section.

 Vapor Emission Control System (VECS)

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 Describe the Ship’s VECS and operation parameters in this section.
 Provide a description of the ship’s VECS and operation parameters
according to the ship’s specification
 Confirm VECS operations in compliance with class-approved
manual
 Identify and confirm the maximum allowable loading rates,
corresponding maximum vapor growth rate and maximum vapor/air
densities, alarms and shutdown conditions.

Sample section for reference

This vessel is equipped with a VECS, which is an integral part of the inert
gas (IG) system. The VECS utilizes the inert gas piping to collect the
displaced vapors from the cargo tanks during the cargo loading
operations. The collected vapors are then delivered ashore for disposal
through the VECS manifolds, which are located fore and aft of the cargo
manifolds at both sides of the vessel.
Detailed description of the arrangements and operations of the ship’s
VECS can be found in the approved VECS Manual, Drawing Number
XXXXXX.
For this vessel, the following design cargo loading rates apply:
 Maximum cargo discharge rate - xx,xxx m3/hr
 Maximum discharge rate per segregated tank group - x,xxx m3/h
 Maximum loading rate - xx,xxx m3/h
 Maximum loading rate of a single cargo tank - x,xxx m3/h
 Maximum loading rate of slop tank - x,xxx m3/h

 Vapor Pressure Release Control Valve (VOCON valve)

Optional: Identify if the system is applicable on this Vessel.

 If it is not applicable, retain the bullet heading and indicate “Not
Applicable”.
 If the vessel has this device, a description of the unit installed and
its operation parameters should be incorporated into this section.

 Cargo Pipeline Partial Pressure Control System (KVOC)

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 Optional: Identify if the system is applicable on this Vessel.
 If it is not applicable, retain the bullet heading and indicate “Not
Applicable”.
 If the vessel has the KVOC installed, a description of the system
and operation should be incorporated into this section.

 Increased Pressure Relief Settings (applicable also for transit

conditions)

Optional: Identify if this method has been applied on this Vessel.

 If it is not applicable, retain the bullet heading and indicate “Not
Applicable”.
 If this method has been applied on this vessel, details of the
method and setting data should be incorporated into this section.

 Vapor Recovery Systems (VRS)

a. Vapor Recovery Systems – Condensation Systems

b. Vapor Recovery Systems – Absorption Systems
c. Vapor Systems – Absorption Carbon Vacuum-Regenerated
Adsorption
d. Vapor Recovery Systems – Direct Absorption of VOC in
Crude Oil (CVOC System)

Optional: Identify if any of the listed systems is applicable on this Vessel.

 If it is not applicable, retain the bullet heading and indicate “Not
Applicable”.
 If the vessel has a system installed, a description of such system
and its operation parameters and procedure should be
incorporated into this section.
 Technical information for the CVOC system is found in
MEPC.1/Circ.719.

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4 CONTROL PROCEDURES DURING TRANSIT

4.1 Best Practices for VOC Emission Control During Transit

 Based on the operational procedures laid out for the Vessel,

describe the best practices, including guidance, special precautions
and procedures, checklists, etc. that will assist the ship’s crew in
implementing the control of VOC emissions during cargo loading.
 MEPC.1/Circ.680 provides an example list of best practices for use.
Specific details will need to be developed and documented in this
subsection.
o Target operating pressure
o Manual pressure relief procedures (tank
pressure control)
o P/V valve condition and maintenance.
o Condition of gaskets for hatches and piping.
o Inert gas topping up procedures
o Partially filled tanks
o Loading sequence and rate
o COW procedures
o Cargo temperature and heating requirements for
maintaining vapor/liquid equilibrium

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 Sample Bullets
 Target operating pressure - This pressure should be kept as high as
possible and the ship should aim to maintain tanks at this level
during loading and carriage of relevant cargo. About 70% of P/V
valve setting pressure of 1400 mmWG.
 Manual pressure relief procedures (tank pressure control) – When
venting to reduce tank pressure, the pressure decrease in the tanks
should be as small as possible to maintain tank pressure as high as
possible.
 P/V valve condition and maintenance is conducted in accordance
with directions documented in the Vessel’s Planned Maintenance
System and the Maker’s Manual.
 Inert gas topped up – the amount of inert gas added should be
minimized. Increasing tank pressure by adding inert gas does not
prevent VOC release, but may increase subsequent venting and
therefore increase VOC emission.
 …………etc.

4.2 Applicable Control Methods/Systems During Transit

 VOCON (Vapor Emission Control) Procedure

Optional: Identify if the VOCON procedure has been applied on this

vessel.
 If it is not applicable, retain the bullet heading and indicate “Not
Applicable”.
 If the VOCON procedure has been applied and employed as a
standard operating practice, details of the operational procedure,
operation parameters and special guidance, as well as any
precaution notes should be incorporated into this section.
 Record all venting in this Manual under Section 6 and also in the
vessel’s operation and maintenance record book,
 General description of the principle of the VOCON procedure can
be found in MEPC.1/Circ.680.

 Recovery of Excess VOC and Tank Absorption (Venturi System)

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 Optional: Identify if the Venturi system is applicable on this vessel.
 If it is not applicable, retain the bullet heading and indicate “Not
Applicable”.
 If the vessel has a Venturi system installed, details of the system
should be incorporated into this section.

 Increased Pressure Relief Settings

Optional: Identify if this method has been applied on this Vessel.

 If it is not applicable, retain the bullet heading and indicate “Not
Applicable”.
 If this method has been applied on this vessel, details of the
method and setting data should be incorporated into this section.

5 CONTROL PROCEDURES DURING CARGO DISCHARGE/BALLASTING

AND COW

5.1 Control Methods/Systems During Cargo Discharge/Ballasting

Emissions of VOC during ballasting had relevance when tankers took ballast into
cargo tanks for stability and longitudinal strength reasons and thus displaced VOC
from cargo tanks being ballasted. After the implementation of requirements to
segregate ballast tanks and, of course, double hull, VOC releases during discharge
and ballasting are no longer an issue.

During discharging of cargo tanks, it is important that pressure monitoring is

exercised in order to avoid an excessive supply of inert gas to cargo tanks.

 Expand this section to include specific procedures and best

practices for minimizing VOC emissions during cargo discharge
operations.
 Examples:
o Identify the minimum or target operating pressure during
discharge
o Add in precaution notes, i.e., pressure monitoring during
discharge to avoid excessive supply of inert gas, amount of

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 inert gas added during IG topping up should be minimized,
etc.
o The vessel’s Loading Manual and other related procedures
should be referred to.
o ….. other.
.

5.2 Control Methods/Systems During COW

Crude Oil Washing (COW) and related operations must be carried out in accordance
with the COW Operations and Equipment Manual (COW Manual) approved by the
class society on behalf of the Administration.

COW operations must be planned and undertaken with precautions against air
pollution to control and minimize VOC emissions. Emissions can be reduced by using
a closed-cycle crude oil washing program. Shortening the duration of washing as
much as possible through proper planning and efficient operation will also help to
limit VOC emissions.

 Expand this section as deemed appropriate to include specific

procedures and best practices, including precaution notes for
minimizing VOC emissions during crude oil washing operations.
 Examples:
o Certain crude oils with excessive gassy effects may not be
suitable for COW.
o As a precaution, when VOC generation is causing an
increase of tank pressure that cannot be controlled or
balanced by the rate of cargo discharge alone, COW should
be immediately stopped and reevaluated.
o ….. etc.
.

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6 MONITORING AND CONTROL OF VOC RELEASE

Record keeping is necessary in order to document compliance with the requirements

of the management plan and monitor the extent of release of gases from the crude oil
cargo tanks.

Provide a description of the record keeping method and data entry

requirements implemented onboard the vessel.

The form of record keeping is dependent upon the specific form of

method used to minimize the emission of VOC from the crude oil cargo. It
will also be dependent upon the operation being performed by the ship
necessitating the release of VOC; namely loading, during the carriage or
as a result of a crude oil washing (COW) operation.

The appropriate record keeping is as follows:

 The target or minimum pressure within the tank gas/vapor

system for the specific voyage
 A record of the time and pressure within the tank gas/vapor
system before the release takes place.
 A record of the time and pressure within the gas/vapor
system after the release has been completed.

Use a tabulation form to record release of VOC from ship operations

Entries are to be recorded on each occasion of VOC release during

cargo loading, transit, discharge/ballasting and COW.

Sample form for record keeping use:

Date Location Operation: Time Pressure Time Pressure Remarks Person

Loading, Release at Start Release at End of in
Transit, Started of Finished Release Charge
Discharge Release (nnWG) to
or COW (mmWG) verify

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7 TRAINING PROGRAM

A training program is to be developed for the persons intended to assume the overall
charge of the VOC management onboard each ship. The program is to include the
following:

Identify and provide a bullet list of the ship-specific training program

implemented by the Company for the ship crews on the control VOC
emissions.
For reference, MEPC.1/Circ.680 provides the following guidance on a
training program:
1) Introduction to the purpose of VOC emission control
 VOC – definition, pollution and toxicity
 Regulation 15 of Revised MARPOL Annex VI
2) Introduction on the principles of VOC emission control
 VOC generation in crude oil
 Crude oil tanker pressure control/release systems
3) General VOC control options
 Methods and systems for the control of VOC emissions
4) Ship-specific VOC emission control options
 Ship-specific methods and systems for the control of VOC
emissions
5) Monitoring and recording of VOC release
 Methods for monitoring and recording of VOC emissions
6) Hazards and safety related to VOC emission control
 Hull and its pressure limitations
 Personnel safety hazard related to exposure to crude oil vapor

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8 DESIGNATED PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR VOC MANAGEMENT

Identify the crewmember (by title) in charge of VOC Management

onboard the Vessel and confirm his/her qualification in VOC
management.
For reference, MEPC.1/Circ.680 provides the following guidance on the
qualification of a designated person:
 At least one year’s experience on crude oil tankers where his/her
duties have included all cargo handling operations relevant to
VOC management. In the absence of experience with VOC
management, he/she shall have completed a training program in
VOC management as specified in this manual.
 Have participated at least twice in cargo loading operations, crude
oil washing operations and sea voyage where VOC management
procedures have been applied, one of which shall be on the
particular ship or a similar ship in all relevant aspects, for which
he/she is to undertake the responsibility of VOC management.
 Be fully knowledgeable of the contents of the vessel’s
Management Plan which he/she is charge of.

Sample Paragraph:
For this Vessel, the designated person in charge of VOC Management is
the Chief Officer.

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9 SHIP INFORMATION AND REFERENCES

9.1 Ship Plans and Manuals

The following ship drawings/plans are included as being relevant information for this
VOC Management Plan:

 General Arrangement drawing

 Tank plan
 Schematic drawing(s) of the Cargo tank venting system
 Schematic drawing of the inert gas system
 Schematic drawing of the vapor emission control systems (if applicable)
 Schematic drawing(s) Vapor Recovery System or other VOC control
systems.
 Details of pressure vacuum relief devices including settings and
capacities.

 Modify the list of ship drawing/plans as deemed appropriate

 For each drawing/plan listed, indicate if it has been included as an
appendix or is available onboard the vessel. Provide drawing/plan
number as appropriate.

For cross-reference purposes, the following ship-specific manuals or documents are

available onboard:

 Vapor Emission Control System Manual (if applicable)

 Vapor Recovery System Manual (if applicable)
 Other VOC control system manual (if applicable)
 Inert Gas Manual
 COW Manual

 Modify the list of ship manuals, as deemed appropriate.

 For each manual listed, provide the plan number and indicate if it is
available onboard the vessel.

9.2 References

The following regulatory references are relevant to this VOC Management Plan.

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  Revised MARPOL Annex VI, Regulation 15 – Volatile Organic
Compounds (VOCs)
 IMO MEPC.1/Circ.680 “Technical Information on Systems and
Operation to Assist Development of VOC Management Plans”
 IMO MEPC.1/Circ.719 “Technical Information on a Vapour Pressure
Control System in order to Facilitate the Development and the Update
of VOC Management Plans”
 SOLAS II-2, Regulation 11.6

Other related references are:

 INTERTANKO Recommendations for Best Management Practices for

the Control and Reduction of “Inadvertent” Cargo Vapor Emission from
Tankers
 INTERTANKO Guidelines for the Control of a Multiphase Crude Oil
Cargo for Cargo Operations and Handling

 Modify the reference list as deemed appropriate.

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