S.L. 499.12 Art. 30Crude oil washing and tank cleaning operations.

(1) A tanker may enter Grand Harbour carrying no more than 20,000 tonnes of volatile dangerous cargoes, provided that:

(a) it proceeds directly to the tank cleaning berth;

(b) in case of crude oil washing, the inert conditions specified in regulations 27 and 28 are strictly complied with throughout the tanker’s stay in Grand Harbour.

(2) All crude oil washing and tank cleaning operations shall be carried out in strict compliance with the requirements of the Relevant Instruments.

(3) On arrival at the tank cleaning berth, the relevant checklists as specified in Schedule B, must be completed jointly with the tank cleaning installation operator.