What is the meaning of a Category 2 ship?
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Option C: Tanker of 20,000 deadweight and above without SBTs
Under MARPOL Annex I, Category 2 ships refer to oil tankers of 20,000 tonnes deadweight and above that are not fitted with Segregated Ballast Tanks (SBT) in accordance with the regulation's phase-out requirements for single-hull tankers.
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Detailed Explanation & Context
Under MARPOL Annex I, Category 2 ships refer to oil tankers of 20,000 tonnes deadweight and above that are not fitted with Segregated Ballast Tanks (SBT) in accordance with the regulation's phase-out requirements for single-hull tankers.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Advanced Training for Oil Tanker Cargo Operations (TASCO).
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