International Safety Guide for Oil Tankers and Terminal (ISGOTT) – Definition and Pronunciation
What is ISGOTT?
ISGOTT is the International Safety Guide for Oil Tankers and Terminals. Published jointly by ICS, OCIMF and IAPH.
Examples of ISGOTT
Occasionally one still sees references to «non-sparking» hand tools (e. g. spanners). These were typically made of non-ferrous metal alloys. ISGOTT discusses this in section 4.5.2 of the latest edition (5th edition published 2006) and does not recommend their use.
From “LNG Transfer Arms and Manifold Draining, Purging and Disconnection Procedure”.
The International Safety Guide for Oil Tankers & Terminals (ISGOTT) is devolved for the safe carriage and handling of crude oil and petroleum products on tankers and at terminals.
From “Maritime Standards Explained. A Focus on EN ISO 20519, ISO/TS 18683, and Supporting Guidelines”.
Chapter 10 of the “International Safety Guide for Oil Tankers and Terminals (ISGOTT)” (Reference 2.4) and Chapter 15 of the Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seafarers (COSWP) (Reference 2.87) describe certain hazards associated with entry into enclosed spaces and the tests to be carried out to determine whether or not an enclosed space has been made safe for entry.
From “Personal health and safety crew members on board a gas carrier”.
Pronunciation of ISGOTT
