PRECAUTIONS WHILE LOADING A GRAIN CARGO

The grain regulations are predicated on cargo spaces being as full as possible and
well trimmed. Constant supervision and inspection by ship's officers is required to insure
that this is done. Proper trimming can be ascertained by frequent sighting through trim-
ming hatches and access manholes. When loading dusty cargoes, it may be necessary to
interrupt loading periodically to allow the dust to settle sufficiently to inspect the trim-
ming. When trimming machines are used, the throwing distance should be kept to a min-
imum. Poor trimming is difficult and expensive to correct.

TRIMMING HATCHES. When tween decks and lower holds are loaded in combina-
tion, trimming hatches and access manholes shall be left open. When the tween decks and
lower holds are loaded separately, these openings must be closed.

SECURING OF TWEEN DECKS. When tween decks are secured by means of bun-
dles or strapping, the tween deck must be sealed to prevent the settling of grain into the
compartment below.

SECURING HATCH COVERS OF FILLED COMPARTMENTS. If there is no bulk

 AVERAGE VOID DEPTH TABLE - ENGLISH
Table I Table II
Girder
Depth FG
(inches) ft.
6 - 1,1014
9 -0.9139
12 - 0.7264
15 -0.5389
18 -0.3514
21 - 0.1639