Code of practice for the safe Loading and Unloading of Bulk Carriers

Contents

1998 International Year of the Ocean

Introduction1

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 ship and 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

Appendix 4 Guidelines for completing the ship/shore safety checklist

Appendix 5 Form for cargo information