Both IBC and BCH codes apply to the chemical tanker.
Both these codesprovidean international standard for the safe carriage in bulk by the sea of dangerous chemicals and noxious liquid substances.
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International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (IBC Code)Waste Water Treatment PlantsManufacturer & Supplier– Kelvin Water Technologies Pvt LtdIntermodal Containers: What's Inside Those Big Boxes?Fleet List | MOL Chemical Tankers – Innovative Logistical SolutionsBoth these codes prescribethe design and construction standards of ships and the equipment they should carry, with due regard to the nature of the products involved
But the main difference between these codes lies in its applicability.
The BCH code is applicable to the chemical tankers built before 1 July 1986. The IBC code is applicable to the chemical tankers built after 1 July 1986.
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