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Guide for Methanol and Ethanol Fueled Vessels

This Guide provides Classification criteria for the arrangements, construction, installation and survey of machinery, equipment and systems for vessels operating with methanol or ethanol as fuel in order to minimize risks to the vessel, crew and environment.