API MPM CH2.8A : 1991(R2012)

2.8A.1 Scope
2.8A.2 Field of application
2.8A.3 Safety
2.8A.4 Referenced publications
2.8A.5 Significance and use
2.8A.6 Nomenclature
2.8A.7 Tank measuring equipment
        2.8A.7.1 Tapes for height measurement
        2.8A.7.2 Tapes for length and width measurements
        2.8A.7.3 Master tapes
        2.8A.7.4 Reels and brackets
        2.8A.7.5 Tape clamps
        2.8A.7.6 Measuring devices (telescoping barge and
                  strapping pole)
        2.8A.7.7 Other required equipment
        2.8A.7.8 Accessory equipment
2.8A.8 Measurement conditions and tolerances
        2.8A.8.1 Measurement conditions
        2.8A.8.2 Measurement tolerances
2.8A.9 Measurement procedures
        2.8A.9.1 Liquid calibration by meter method
        2.8A.9.2 Calibration by linear measurement
        2.8A.9.3 Calibration from vessel drawings
2.8A.10 Calculations
        2.8A.10.1 Calculations for liquid calibration
                  procedures
        2.8A.10.2 Calculations for calibration by linear
                  measurement and by vessel drawings
        2.8A.10.3 Calculations for deadwood
        2.8A.10.4 Calculations for trim and list corrections
2.8A.11 Calibration of tanks for wedge volumes
2.8A.12 Presentation of capacity tables
2.8A.13 Calibration information plates
APPENDIX A - SHIP CALIBRATION FORM
APPENDIX B - VOCABULARY
APPENDIX C - PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND FIRE
             CONSIDERATIONS
APPENDIX D - DEADWOOD CALCULATIONS

Gives three methods for determining total and incremental volumes of liquids in tanks on ships, ocean-going barges and integrated tug barge units which have integral hull tanks.