Annex – Unified Interpretation Relating to the International Grain Code
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Annex – Unified Interpretation Relating to the International Grain Code

 Part A – Specific requirements

In applying Φ1, openings which cannot be or are incapable of being closed weathertight, include ventilators (complying with regulation 19(4) of the International Convention on Load Lines, 1966) that for operational reasons have to remain open to supply air to the engine room or emergency generator room (if the same is considered buoyant in the stability calculation or protecting openings leading below) for the effective operation of the ship.

Parent topic: MSC.1/Circular.1538 – Unified Interpretation Relating to the International Grain Code – (6 June 2016)
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