What is the requirement of Alternate Hold Loading in Bulk Carriers?« Back to Questions List
In accordance with SOLAS, Bulk carriers of 150 mtrs in length and above, carrying cargoes having density of 1780 kg/m3 and above and not withstanding flooding of any one cargo hold, shall not be allowed to sail with any hold loaded to less than 10% of the total cargo capacity of the hold, after reaching 10 years of age, in a full load condition. The full load condition here means 90% of ship's deadweight. Such ships shall be permanently marked with an equilateral triangle with sides 500 mm. This triangle shall be placed 300 mm below deck line. |
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