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 verification 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)
Generic Guidelines for developing IMO goal-based standards (MSC.1/Circ.1394)