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Vapour emission control system (VECS)

Vapour emission control system (VECS)

Created OnJanuary 16, 2018
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An arrangement of piping and equipment used to control vapour emissions during tanker operations, including ship and shore vapour collection systems, monitoring and control devices and vapour processing arrangements.

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