Loading Bulk Cargo

Question 1

To enable the master to prevent excessive stresses on the ship’s structure, the ship shall be provided with a booklet (loading manual), containing as a minimum?

Answer 1

.1 Stability data

.2 Ballasting and deballasting rates and capacities;

.3 Maximum allowable load per unit surface area of the tank top plating;

.4 Maximum allowable load per hold;

.5 General loading and unloading instructions with regard to the strength of the ship’s structure including any limitations on the most adverse operating conditions during loading, unloading, ballasting operations and the voyage;

.6 Any special restrictions such as limitations on the most adverse operating conditions imposed by the Administration or organization recognized by it, if applicable; and

.7 Where strength calculations are required, maximum permissible forces and moments on the ship’s hull during loading, unloading and the voyage.

Question 2

A vessel can only carry a solid bulk cargo if it is listed in the IMSBC Code? T or F?

Answer 2

False - Bulk cargo not listed in the IMSBC Code may be carried.
Must have prior to loading provided the competent authority of the port of loading with the characteristics and properties of the cargo.