Clean, approved U.S. flag tanker (Jones Act) or barge capable of carrying 235,000 bbls (29,578 lt) (intentions jp8), clean petroleum product. A barge can lift the 235,000 bbls in 3 separate lifts. Tanker must have sbt and igs. Vessel must be bp vetted. Vessel must arrive at load port in clean, gas-free condition and be ready for internal tank inspection by quality assurance representative. Contractor shall provide (owner's account) a certified marine chemist to certify tanks safe for entry for internal tank inspection by government / charterer representative. If a prior (last and next to last cargo) cargo contained a percentage of benzene, owner’s certified marine chemist must also measure toxicity for benzene content and certify safe for entry. Last and next to last products carried in tanks must be an approved product. The use of copper and copper alloys (brass, bronze, etc.) in vessel compartments, pipelines, heating coils, fittings, etc. is not permitted in vessels chartered by MSC to haul petroleum products, unless vessel possesses a current desc

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