Author: neha10041987
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Grain Carriage
A brief history of grain regulations: – Bulk grain because of its semi fluid property is liable to shift during heavy rolling at sea. A shift of grain can cause a vessel to list to a dangerous degree. She may even capsize. Because of this hazard, regulations concerning the loading and carriage of grain have…
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Reefer Cargoes
Refrigerated cargo, initilly used to be carried in one of the compartments of a general cargo ship. The compartment, invariably would be just forward orjust aft of the engineroom. Different Refrigerated CargoesFrozen Cargoes: These cargoes are carried in frozen state and is also in deep frozen prior to loading. The temperature maintained is about -8…
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IMSBC CODE (S-7 to S-13)
Section 7 Cargoes which may liquefy In how many ways a bulk cargo may shift?A ship’s motion may cause a cargo to shift sufficiently to capsize the vessel. Cargo shift can be divided into two types, namely,1. sliding failure; or2. liquefaction consequence.Trimming the cargo in accordance with section 5 (3 categories of angle of…
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IMSBC Code (S-1 to S-6)
Section 1 General Provisions What is individual schedule?Various aspects of cargoes currently shipped and carried in bulk, are given in the schedules for individual cargoes. User must understand that there can be extra information found from experience and research over and above these schedules. A broad information about properties of cargoes are given as schedule…
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Dangerous Goods-9 (Documentation and Miscellaneous)
Q. What is a dangerous goods manifest?Ans. A manifest is like tabulated, non diagrammatic cargo plan. An IMO Dangerous Goods Manifest contains some extra information in comparison to the normal manifest, owing to the presence of dangerous goods. Thus, in addition to the information regarding the ship, voyage, etc, the cargo related information including the…
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Dangerous Goods-8 (Pesticides)
Q. List precautionary measures in respect of safe use of pesticides on board cargo ships.Ans. The safety procedures in respect of use of pesticides, should be in accordance with the IMO publication `Recommendations on the Safe Use of Pesticides’ (1996). A copy of this publication should be accessible for all crew members. Appropriate protective clothing,…
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Dangerous Goods 7 (Ems and MFAG)
Q. What is Ems guide? What does it provide?Ans. It is emergency response procedures for ships carrying dangerous goods, including the Emergency Schedules (EmS) to be followed in case of incidents involving dangerous substances, materials or articles, or harmful substances, under the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code. The purpose is to provide guidance for dealing…
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Dangerous Goods-6 (Explosives)
Q. What are High consequence dangerous goods? Ans. High consequence dangerous goods are those which have the potential for misuse in a terrorist event and which may, as a result, produce serious consequences such as mass casualties, mass destruction or, particularly for class 7, mass socio-economic disruption. Q. What is mass explosion?Ans. Mass explosion means…
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Dangerous Goods 5 (Portable tanks and Containers)
Q. Where do you find the provision about portable tanks and bulk containers?Ans. Chapter 4.2 is ‘Use of portable tanks and multiple-element gas containers (MEGCs)’. The provisions of this chapter also apply to road tank vehicles to the extent indicated in chapter 6.8. The provisions for the use and construction of portable tanks in chapter…
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Dangerous Goods-4 (Packaging and segregation)
Q. How do you ensure that a freight container or a pallet is suitably packaged?Ans. One of the most important of the documents on dangerous goods is the certificate or declaration that the shipment offered for carriage is properly packaged and marked, labeled or placarded, as appropriate, and is in proper condition for carriage. This…