IGC Code – Definition and Pronunciation

Examples of IGC Code

IGC Code requirements was developed by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to ensure the safe transportation of dangerous chemicals by sea. It was first adopted in 1971 and has been updated several times since then to reflect new technologies and safety standards.

From The Origins of the IGC Code“Overview of the necessary requirements of the IGC Code”.

To comply with the requirements outlined in the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (IGC Code), each cargo tank used for the carriage of LNG must be outfitted with a pressure relieving system providing protection from over-pressure scenarios.

From Simplified Reapplication of the Code for Loss of Insulation“Loss of Insulation Code Requirements and Application”.

The responsibility for interpretation of the IGC Code requirements for the purpose of issuing an International Certificate of Fitness for the Carriage of Liquefied Gases in Bulk lies with the Administration of the state whose flag the ship is entitled to fly.

From Origin, Applicability, Requirement of IMO Gas Code“Origin, Applicability, Requirement of IMO Gas Code”.