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Industry Guidance on the Use of Oily Water Separators

The international shipping industry (represented by BIMCO, Intercargo, International Chamber of Shipping, International Shipping Federation, Intertanko and the Oil Companies International Marine Forum) has produced some basic guidance for management and crews, concerning the use of oily water separators, which emphasises the vital importance of strict adherence to International Maritime Organization (IMO) requirements.

The six page guidance leaflet can be downloaded free of charge from the ICS/ISF website at: http://www.marisec.org