What is the procedure for the cargo loading, not listed in the IMSBC Code?

For the Cargoes not listed in this Code
  1. If a solid cargo which   is not  listed  in appendix   1 to this Code  is proposed  for carriage  in bulk,  the shipper  shall,  prior  to  loading,   provide  the  competent   authority   of  the  port  of  loading  with  the characteristics   and  properties   of the  cargo  in accordance   with  section  4 of this    Based on the information   received, the competent   authority   will assess the acceptability   of the cargo for safe shipment.
  1. When  it is assessed that the solid  bulk  cargo  proposed  for carriage  may present  hazards  as those defined  by Group  A 01′  B of this Code as defined  in 7, advice  is to be sought from  the competent authorities   of the port  of unloading   and of the flag State. The three competent   authorities   will set the preliminary   suitable conditions   for the carriage of this cargo.
  1. When it is assessed that the solid bulk cargo proposed for carriage presents no specific hazards for transportation,  the carriage of this cargo shall be    The competent   authorities of the port of unloading and of the flag State shall be advised of that authorization.
  1. The competent  authority   of the  port  of loading  shall provide  to the  master a certificate   stating the characteristics  of the cargo and the  required  conditions   for carriage  and handling  of this The competent   authority  of the port of loading  shall also submit  an application   to the Organization, within  one year from  the  issue of the certificate,   to incorporate  this solid  bulk  cargo  into appendix.

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VIKASH KUMAR

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