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Unified Interpretation to regulation 12A* of MARPOL Annex I
     
Reg. 12A.7, 12A.8 In applying regulation 12A of MARPOL Annex I to column-stabilized units (MODUs) as defined in the MODU Code, for the purpose of placing the oil fuel tanks, the location limitations of paragraphs 7 and 8 of the regulation apply to those areas subject to damage as follows:
  .1 only those columns, underwater hulls and braces on the periphery of the unit shall be assumed to be damaged and the damage shall be assumed in the exposed portions of the columns, underwater hulls and braces;
  .2 columns and braces shall be assumed to be damaged at any level between 5.0 m above and 3.0 m below the range of draughts in the MODUs operating manual for normal and severe weather operations; and
  .3 underwater hull and footings shall be assumed to be damaged when operating in a transit condition in the same manner as indicated in .1 and .2, having regard to their shape.

 

 

* Expected to come into force 1 August 2007 upon acceptance on 1 February 2007