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Safe loading of solid bulk cargo with special reference to Iron ore fines from Indian ports carriage of solid bulk cargo on General Cargo
Applicable to:
Ship Owners, Ship Masters, Shippers, Port Terminals
Effective Date:
23.09.2009
Superseded Circulars:
None mentioned
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Applicable Regulations
- SOLAS 1974: Regulations 2, 6, 7, 10 of Chapters VI & XII
- BC Code: Sections 2, 3, 4, 5
- BLU Code: Sections 2, 3, 4, 5
- M.S. (Carriage of Cargo) Rules, 1995: Rules 4, 14
2. Instructions for Ship Owners, Masters, Shippers, and Port Terminals
- Ship Owners/Masters: Comply with SOLAS Chapter XII, obtain cargo information, verify cargo density and moisture content, ensure ship's suitability, monitor loading/unloading, and notify Port State Control if necessary.
- Shippers: Provide accurate cargo information, including moisture content, transportable moisture limit, and cargo density declaration.
- Port Terminals: Ensure accurate cargo information, comply with BLU Code, cover stockpiles, monitor weather conditions, and notify Port State Control if necessary.
II/4 Non-compliance may result in legal action under Indian M.S. Act, 1958 and M.S. (Carriage of Cargo) Rules, 1995.
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