Double side skin no longer mandated for bulk carriers

As a result of the recent debate under Item 5 at the IMO's Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 78), the industry finally has an agreement which removes the mandated requirement for bulk carriers with a length of over 150 metres to be built according to an approved double side skin design. ...

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