This publication presents:
- International goal-based ship construction standards for bulk carriers and oil tankers (resolution MSC.287(87));
- Associated SOLAS amendments (MSC.290(87)), making the Standards mandatory;
- Guidelines for the verifi cation of conformity with goal-based construction standards for bulk carriers and oil tankers (MSC.296(87));
- Guidelines for the information to be included in a Ship Construction File (MSC.1/Circ. 1343); and
- Generic Guidelines for developing IMO goal-based standards (MSC.1/Circ. 1394).