INTERTANKO Guide to Blending/Commingling of LPG Cargoes on Board Gas Carriers

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The purpose of these guidelines is to assist Members in the process of blending LPG cargoes in compliance with SOLAS Regulation VI/5-2.

Contents
Foreword
Introduction
1. LPG Blending and SOLAS Regulation VI/5-2
2. Reasons for Blending
3. Ways of Blending and the Associated Hazards
3.1 Blending During Loading
3.2 Blending During Discharge
3.3 Blending While at Safe Anchorage or at Layby Berth
4. Propane to Butane or Butane to Propane?
4.1 Propane to Butane
4.2 Butane to Propane
4.3 Assessing the Risk
5. Guidelines on Blending
5.1 Blending During Loading
5.2 Blending During Discharge
5.3 Blending While at a Safe Anchorage or at Layby Berth
5.4 Practical Considerations
6. Commercial Implications
Annex 1
Annex 2
Annex 3
Annex 4