
This combined edition of the Code of Practice for the Safe Loading and Unloading of Bulk Carriers (BLU Code) and the BLU Manual incorporates all recent amendments.
This combined edition of the BLU Code and BLU Manual incorporates all amendments adopted up to May 2010. It includes amendments to the Manual on the loading and unloading of solid bulk cargoes for terminal representatives (MSC.1/Circ.1356) and additional considerations for the safe loading of bulk carriers (MSC.1/Circ.1357).
Foreword
Resolution A.862(20): Code of Practice for the Safe Loading and Unloading of Bulk Carriers
Introduction
Section 1: Definitions
Section 2: Suitability of ships and terminals
Section 3: Procedures between ship and shore prior to the ship’s arrival
Section 4: Procedures between the ship and the terminal prior to cargo handling
Section 5: Cargo loading and handling of ballast
Section 6: Unloading cargo and handling of ballast
Appendix 1: Recommended contents of port and terminal information books
Appendix 2: Loading or unloading plan
Appendix 3: Ship/Shore safety checklist for loading or unloading dry bulk cargo carriers
Appendix 4: Guidelines for completing the ship/shore safety checklist
Appendix 5: Form for cargo information for solid bulk cargoes
MSC/Circ.1160: Manual on loading and unloading of solid bulk cargoes for terminal representatives
Foreword
Introduction
Section 1: Definitions
Section 2: Suitability of ships and terminals
Section 3: Procedures between ship and shore prior to ship’s arrival
Section 4: Procedures between the ship and the terminal, prior to cargo loading/unloading
Section 5: Cargo loading and handling of ballast
Section 6: Unloading cargo and handling of ballast
Annex 1: Pre-arrival ship/shore exchange of information
Annex 2: Avoidance of damage during cargo handling
Annex 3: Repair of damage incurred during loading and unloading
Annex 4: Training of terminal personnel involved in loading and/or unloading bulk carriers
Annex 5: Hazards
Annex 6: Emergency procedures
MSC.1/Circ.1357: Additional considerations for the safe loading of bulk carriers
A??s a specialized agency of the United Nations, IMO is the global standard-setting authority for the safety, security and environmental performance of international shipping. Its main role is to create a regulatory framework for the shipping industry that is fair and effective, universally adopted and universally implemented. ?
In other words, its role is to create a level playing-field so that ship operators cannot address their financial issues by simply cutting corners and compromising on safety, security and environmental performance. This approach also encourages innovation and efficiency.
Shipping is a truly international industry, and it can only operate effectively if the regulations and standards are themselves agreed, adopted and implemented on an international basis. And IMO is the forum at which this process takes place.
- Number of Pages:
- 108
- ISBN:
- 9789280115307
- Published Date:
- January 2011
- Binding Format:
- Paperback
- Book Height:
- 210 mm
- Book Width:
- 150 mm
- Weight:
- 0.1 kg
- Author:
IMO
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