Table of Contents

1 Scope
2 Normative References
3 Terms, Definitions, Acronyms, and Abbreviations
4 General Information
5 Safety and Health Consideration
6 Prior to Performing Pre-loading Inspection
7 Visual Inspection - Deck Level
8 Visual Inspection - Tank Entry
9 Sampling
Annex A (normative) - Wall Wash Procedures
Annex B.1 (informative) - Cleanliness Inspection Checklist
Annex B.2 (informative) - Tank Inspection Report
Annex C (informative) - Sample Permit/Report
Annex D (informative) - Potential Sources of Contamination
Annex E (informative) - Typical Wall Wash Analysis

Abstract

Describes procedures for determining that the cargo tanks and associated cargo-handling system of marine vessels are in a suitably clean condition to receive the intended cargo.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	American Petroleum Institute
Pages
ISBN
Supersedes	API MPM CH17.8 : 1998 : R2009