Bulk Carriers: Handle with Care, 2nd Edition

This publication is a guide to the potential problems experienced when loading and discharging heavy and high-density cargoes and the resulting safety...

Marine Bulk Cargo Measurement Surveys

This publication is a step by step guide to marine bulk cargo measurement (MBCM) surveys, including receipt of instructions, equipment, draught and di...

Bulk Carrier Notes

This publication continues the ‘Notes’ series for cadets and junior officers and provides an introduction to bulk carriers, discussing ship types,...

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Hatch Covers: Operation, Testing and Maintenance

This publication explains different permutations of hatch cover type, securing devices and methods for opening and closing, as well as the various def...

International Code for the Safe Carriage of Grain in Bulk: International Grain Code (I240E)

This Code applies to ships regardless of size, including those of less than 500 tons gross tonnage, engaged in the carriage of grain in bulk, to which...

Code of Practice for the Safe Loading and Unloading of Bulk Carriers (BLU Code): Including BLU Manual, 2011 Edition (IA266E)

This combined edition of the Code of Practice for the Safe Loading and Unloading of Bulk Carriers (BLU Code) and the BLU Manual incorporates all recen...

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Barge Safety (Liquefied Cargoes in Bulk)

This safety guide focuses on vessels used for the carriage of petroleum or chemical cargoes in bulk, recommending safety and pollution prevention feat...

Bulk Carriers – Guidelines for Surveys, Assessment and Repair of Hull Structures (IACS Rec 76)

Updated to reflect IACS Rec 76, this publication provides guidelines for the survey, assessment and repair of bulk carrier hull structures....