Notice_on_Unified_Interpretation_of_the_International_Code_of_Safety_for_Ships_Using_Gases_or_other_Low-Flashpoint_Fuels__IGF_Code___MSC.1-Circ.1591_

CCSTechnical Information(2019)Technical Information No.6 Total No.401Feb.02,2019(Total 4 pages)To:relevant departments of CCS Headquarters,Research and Development Centre,Rules andTechnology Centre,Wuhan Rules and Research Institute,plan approval centers,branches,CCSsurveyors,relevant shipyards,ship designers and shipping companiesNotice on Unified Interpretation of the International Code of Safetyfor Ships Using Gases or other Low-Flashpoint Fuels(IGF Code)(MSC.1-Circ.1591)1.BackgroundThe Maritime Safety Committee,at its ninety-ninth session(16 to 25 May 2018),approved MSC.1/Circ.1591 as unified interpretations of the IGF Code.The circularaimed at providing more specific guidance for the application of the relevantrequirements of the IGF Code.Member States are invited by IMO to use the annexed unified interpretations asguidance when applying relevant provisions of the IGF Code and to bring them to theattention of all parties concerned.2.Technical key points2.1 Paragraph 6.8.2 of the IGF Code:interpreting the application of the alternative loadinglimit option given under 6.8.2.2.2 Paragraph 11.3.3 of the IGF Code:interpreting the relevant spaces which should as aminimum be considered by "other rooms with high fire risk".2.3 Paragraph 15.3.2 of the IGF Code:interpreting the purposes of "level indicator"required by 15.3.2.2.4 Paragraph 15.4.2.3 of the IGF Code:interpreting the implications of expression "each