regulation 15(3)(a)
Cargo Information
The shipper shall provide the master or his representative with appropriate information, confirmed in writing, on the cargo, in advance of loading. In bulk carriers, the density of the cargo shall be provided in the above information.
regulations VI/2 and XII/10; MSC/Circ.663
Bulk Carrier Booklet
To enable the master to prevent excessive stress in the ship’s structure, the ship loading and unloading solid bulk cargoes shall be provided with a booklet referred to in SOLAS regulation VI/7.2. The booklet shall be endorsed by the Administration or on its behalf to indicate that SOLAS regulations XII/4, 5, 6 and 7, as appropriate, are complied with. As an alternative to a separate booklet, the required information may be contained in the intact stability booklet.
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please check the WIG craft regulations.
There is now new circ. issued: Guidelines for Wing-in-ground Craft MSC.1/Circ.1592
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thanks a ton mate …… keep up the good work ……. ur contents are very helpful and to the point … by the way i m an aspiring 2nd mate ……preparing for orals.