Content and application
The Code applies to chemical tankers built on or after 1 July 1986. Ships under the Code are designed according to three ship types: type 1, 2 or 3, with a type 1 ships transporting the most severe environmental and safety hazardous chemicals. The Code requires that the ship can withstand damage according to certain design requirements based on type and length. Ships are required to possess a Certificate of Fitness that sets out what cargoes the chemical tanker can load, carry at sea and discharge. ==Amendments==
Amendments
In 2004, the Code was amended to keep it consistent with MARPOL and the amendments entered into force on 1 January 2007. These entered into force on 1 January 2021, and revised Chapters 17 and 18 of the code. The amendments applied to new and existing ships which have IBC Code Certificates of Fitness and Noxious Liquid Substances Certificates. Cargoes in the code under Chapter 18 (list of products to which the code does not apply) moved to Chapter 17 meaning they are not allowed to be carried on tankers not having a Certificate of Fitness. These cargoes are now assigned MARPOL Annex II pollution category Z. ==References==