- Independent tank is a cargo-containment unit that is not contiguous with, or part of, the hull structure.
- An independent tank is built and installed to eliminate or minimise stressing that results from stressing or motion of the adjacent hull structure.
- An independent tank is not essential to the structural completeness of the ship’s hull and is known as a Type 1 tank.
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