Question 19 of 30
Tank coating requirements developed by IMO are applicable to
new crude oil tankers of 5000 GRT and above
new crude oil tankers of 5000 DWT and above
new crude oil tankers of 500 GRT and above
new crude oil tankers of 500 DWT and above
Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option B: new crude oil tankers of 5000 DWT and above.
IMO performance standards for protective coatings (PSPC) require that new crude oil tankers of 5,000 DWT and above are fitted with robust coating systems to prevent corrosion and structural degradation.