Nautical Term: ISGOTT
Definition of ISGOTT
The ‘International Safety Guidelines for Oil Tankers and Terminals’ (ISGOTT) is a comprehensive set of safety guidelines established by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). These guidelines aim to ensure the safety of oil tankers and terminals throughout their life cycle, from design and construction to operation, maintenance, and decommissioning. ISGOTT covers a wide range of safety topics, including structural safety, stability, fire protection, and emergency response.
For instance, consider the following scenario at an oil terminal: During the unloading process of an oil tanker, an unexpected surge of cargo causes the tanker to list significantly. The terminal operator immediately notifies the tanker crew and the coastal emergency response center. While the terminal operator initiates emergency response measures, such as evacuating personnel from the terminal area and deploying firefighting equipment, the tanker crew takes measures to prevent further list and eventually right the tanker. Throughout this emergency response, both the terminal operator and the tanker crew follow the safety guidelines outlined in the ISGOTT code. In this scenario, the timely implementation of ISGOTT safety guidelines proved instrumental in
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