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Sulphur – IMDG Code (IMO International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code) Class 4.1: Is a relatively cheap commodity, which is used in the manufacture of fertilizer. It is not only a byproduct of the petrochemical industry, but also found in its natural form. After processing, it is often shipped in prilled form. Substantial quantities of sulphur…
Millions of tonnes of substances (raw materials and products) are transported in bulk by sea across continents for the fertilizer industry. Some of the materials are classified as dangerous for transport. It describes various precautions to take to minimise safety and environmental risks. The fertilizer industry is a global and large tonnage industry, requiring shipments…
Types of Bulk Cargoes Bulk cargoes include Coals, Concentrates, Grains, Fertilizers, Animal foodstuffs, Minerals and Ores. These cargoes constitute a high proportion of seaborne trade. IMSBC code The International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes Code (2009) is the revision of Solid Bulk Cargoes code (1965). The IMSBC code is based on the mandatory provisions as contained…
Coal is a potentially hazardous cargo and serious incidents continue to arise. In some instances it would appear that those on board were not entirely familiar with the risks, and on other occasions the coal was not carried in accordance with regulatory requirements or best practice. One example involved a crew member who was using…
We are taking about Hatch Covers Every cargo ship, other than tankers is provided with large size hatchways on deck to facilitate loading and discharging of cargoes. This causes loss of strength at the deck level, which has to be adequately compensated. Furthermore, the hatchways have to be suitably covered, before the ship can proceed…
Why stowage plays a important role for cargo handling??? We will discuss the principles of stowage of some important general cargoes. Stowage of bags The dunnage must be first laid on the tank top. It should be laid fore and aft if there are drain wells at the after ends. The second tier of dunnage…
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Why cargo spaces has to be Prepared ?? Care of the cargo starts from cleaning of the cargo spaces and generally preparing such spaces for the receiving the cargo. Each cargo has its own requirement and this needs to be attended to meticulously Introduction General cargo is stowed in the holds and specified spaces on…
What is cargo watchkeeping?? Carriage of cargoes is an important aspect of merchant shipping and your duty on board is: • To inspect, • Load as planned, • Carry, • Care for and deliver the cargo to the consignee in the same condition in which it was received on board, as far as practicable. •…
Aim Carrying cargo with care is our first aim and ventilation is one of the aspects that we need to ensure at all time. Let us see what ventilation means. Introduction As you know, most of the cargoes are loaded in cargo compartments. These are closed before proceeding to sea, to prevent any external elements,…
Loading cargoes on board involves ensuring that the space available is used most efficiently. It is therefore first necessary to work out the spaces available, tonnage that can be loaded and the limitations that are paced by the cargo itself. The module takes into account the mathematics involved in the process. Grain and Bale Spaces/Capacities…