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Foreword

This Guide has been developed in response to industry requests for an optional ABS Class notation to address arrangements where an Oil Carrier is fitted with equipment enabling it to be moored to single point moorings.

The requirements cover the parts of OCIMF (Oil Companies International Marine Forum) "Recommendations for Equipment Employed in the Bow Mooring of Conventional Tankers at Single Point Moorings" 4th edition May 2007 applicable for the vessel as per IACS Recommendation 13 [(1984), Rev 1, July 2004] "Standards for Ship Equipment for Mooring at Single Point Moorings"

The effective date of this Guide is the first day of the month of publication.