Guidance and Information on Bulk Cargo Loading and Discharging to Reduce the Likelihood of Over-stressing the Hull Structure - IACS – the International Association of Classification Societies and International Association of Classification Societies

Guidance and Information on Bulk Cargo Loading and Discharging to Reduce the Likelihood of Over-stressing the Hull Structure

Year: 2018
Language: english
Author: IACS – the International Association of Classification Societies and International Association of Classification Societies Limited
Genre: Guide
Format: PDF
Quality: eBook
Pages count: 36
Description: This publication is intended to provide the shipping community with guidance and information
on the loading and discharging of bulk carriers to remain within the limitations as specified by
the Classification Society to reduce the likelihood of over-stressing the ship's structure.
The loads that affect the ship's structure are generally discussed with special reference to the
structural strength limitations imposed by the ship's Classification Society.
The process of planning and controlling cargo operations is addressed with special reference
to the derivation of the loading and unloading plans and the requirements for ship/shore
communication.
A review of the potential problems that could be encountered during cargo operations is
presented. Guidance is given on the measures that should be taken to monitor and control
cargo and ballasting operations in order to reduce the possibility of over-stressing the ship's
structure.