Classes of dangerous cargo are: Class 1: Explosives Division 1.1: substances and articles which...
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What is International Maritime Dangerous Goods or IMDG code?
The IMDG code is a very much living document and gets amended from time to time (every 2 years). In...
What are the Master’s standing orders for cargo operations?
Initial ship and ship / shore or ship / ship safety checklist shall be made by chief officer which...
What is Strapping or lashing of bulk cargo as per grain code?
In order to eliminate heeling moments in partly filled compartments, strapping or lashing is...
What is Stability requirements for Grain Loading?
The intact stability characteristics of any ship carrying bulk grain shall be shown to meet...
What is Documents of Authorization as per Grain code?
A document of authorization shall be issued for every ship loaded in accordance with the...
What is International Code for the Safe Carriage of Grain in...
This Code applies to ships regardless of size, including those of less than 500 tons gross tonnage...
Can a ship load bulk grain without Documents of Authorization as...
A ship not having onboard a document of authorization issued in accordance with Grain Code &...
What is Pre-Loading Surveys?
At all times and under all circumstances the owner/operator of a vessel has the duty to act...
What informations are available in Trim and stability booklet?
Information to be included in the trim and stability booklet General A trim and stability booklet...