Tutorial: Grain Cargoes 1.

State the factors to be taken into account when loading grain with regards to: i) stresses;

ii) trim; iii) list.

2. A Panamax bulk carrier has been chartered to load grain. As a chief officer, describe the procedure to ensure that the vessel complies with the statutory requirements in relation to grain heeling moments.

3. List the factors to be considered when choosing a compartment that is to be a partly filled with bulk grain.

4. With reference to the IMO International Grain Code 1991, explain the requirements in relation to the document of authorization.

5. State under what condition can bulk grain be loaded on a vessel that does not have a document of authorization.

6. With reference to the IMO International Grain Code 1991, elaborate on the stowage of bulk grain.

7. Describe the construction of an over stowing arrangements in a partially filled compartment. Explain the purpose of such arrangements.