Carriage Of Bulk Cargo Flashcards
What certs are required for accepting a dangerous good onboard?
Shipper:
Dangerous Goods Declaration.
MSDS.
Ship Owner:
DoC for the carriage of Dangerous Goods- (shows where it can be stowed)
What certs a required before accepting a bulk cargo?
Shipper: Cargo declaration. Cargos which posses Cat A or A+B Sample Test Cert: Moisture content and FMP. (Issued have by an approved Lab)
Shipowner:
Statement of compliance for Carriage of Cargo in Bulk.
(Including attached Appendix listing the specific bulk cargos that may be carried)
What must the master ensure before loading a Type A bulk cargo?
“Only accept for loading when the Actual Moisture Content is less than the TML”
This test is carried out by the competent authority in the load port.
What do you if presented with a cargo that is not listed in the IMSBC?
The shipper shall provide provide the competent authority at the port of loading with characteristics and properties of the cargo.
If type A or B.
Advice must be sought from the competent authority of -Load port, Discharge Port and Flag.
What info is contained in the Cargo Declaration?
BCSN Group: A&B A B or C IMO Class or cargo UN Number Total quantity o cargo Stowage Factor Trimming procedure Angle of repose Self heating properties
How and when is the Moisture Content and TML tested for?
For group A or A+B cargos only.
Test by competent authority at load port.
6 months before loading TML is determined.
Moisture content test 7 days before loading. If it rains subsequent to that further testing is required.
Always ensure moisture content is below TML.
What is MC, FMP and TML
Moisture content: is the portion of water expressed as the total wet mass of a sample.
Flow moisture point: Is the moisture content at which a flow state develops
Transportable moisture limit: is calculated as 90% of the FMP
Hazards of carrying coal?
Flammable Atmosphere Liquefaction Asphyxiation Self heating Corrosion
What should you receive before loading coal?
Shippers Declaration:
TML
MC
Properties of of the cargo ie if liable to self heat or emit methane.
What to do if shipper declares the coal is liable to emit methane?
Surface Ventilate for first 24 hrs.
Monitor methane levels, in adjacent spaces.
Methane lighter than air gathers at top of hold.
Caution of sparks when opening hold. May ignite the methane.
Do not enter holds without testing atmosphere. May enter in an emergency but only with SCBA.
What indicates self heating in the hold?
Steady rise in Carbon Monoxide.
What instrument must a ship carrying coal carry?
An instrument for measuring methane, oxygen and carbon monoxide gas.
Precautions for carrying self heating coal?
Monitor Temperature before and during loading.
Close hatches immediately after loading and seal with tape.
Monitor carbon monoxide levels on passage.
Do not load of temp over 55’C
If on fire on passage boundary cool only. - note protest proceed to port of refuge. Contact P&I, Flag and Company
Can all ships load coal?
Yes. Provided you have a Document if compliance for the carriage if cargos in Bulk. And it’s listed in the attached appendix.
