This information paper presents the technologies and methods that are currently available for controlling or treating Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) emissions from oil tanker loading and during vessel transit.
It includes information on regulations, equipment, safety concerns, training and other design and installation considerations that will help operators better understand the technologies and methods available for controlling these emissions.
This information paper has been updated in 2026 to reflect current regulations (section 2), current practice (section 6), performance (section 9), and training (section 12).