1.0 Target Audience: Deck officers, cadets, cargo superintendents, and seafarers on bulk carriers Reference Standards: IMSBC Code, SOLAS Chapter XII, BLU Code
If the moisture content exceeds TML, the cargo must not be loaded – this is a statutory prohibition. bulk carrier practice pdf
In the world of maritime transport, few vessels are as vital—or as complex—as the bulk carrier. Responsible for moving over 5 billion tons of cargo annually (including iron ore, coal, grain, and cement), these floating giants are the workhorses of global trade. However, operating them safely is not intuitive. It requires a deep understanding of structural stresses, dynamic loading, and unique hazards like liquefaction. However, operating them safely is not intuitive
2.1 Bulk Density, Stowage Factor, Angle of Repose 2.2 Moisture Content & Flow Moisture Point 2.3 Liquefaction Risk (IMSBC Group A cargoes) 2.4 Self-Heating & Spontaneous Combustion (coal, direct reduced iron) 2.5 Toxic & Corrosive Hazards 1.0 Target Audience: Deck officers