Description
Olivine sand is a naturally occurring mineral and the colour can be pale
greenish-grey to brownish.
Characteristics
Physical properties
|
Size
|
Angle of
repose
|
Bulk density
(kg/m3)
|
Stowage factor
(m3/t)
|
Up to
20 mm
|
30° to
45°
|
1,600
to 1,900
|
0.53 to
0.63
|
Hazard classification
|
Class
|
Subsidiary
hazard(s)
|
MHB
|
Group
|
Not
applicable
|
Not
applicable
|
Not
applicable
|
A
|
Hazard
This cargo may liquefy if shipped at a moisture content in excess of its
transportable moisture limit (TML). See sections 7 and 8 of this Code.
This cargo is non-combustible or has a low fire risk.
Stowage & segregation
No special requirements.
Hold cleanliness
No special requirements.
Weather precautions
When a cargo is carried in a ship other than a ship complying with the
requirements in 7.3.2 of this Code, the following provisions shall be complied with:
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.1 the moisture content of the cargo shall be kept less than its TML
during loading operations and the voyage;
-
.2 unless expressly provided otherwise in this individual schedule,
the cargo shall not be handled during precipitation;
-
.3 unless expressly provided otherwise in this individual schedule,
during handling of the cargo, all non-working hatches of the cargo spaces into
which the cargo is loaded, or to be loaded, shall be closed;
-
.4 the cargo may be handled during precipitation under the conditions
stated in the procedures required in 4.3.3 of this Code; and
-
.5 the cargo in a cargo space may be discharged during precipitation
provided that the total amount of the cargo in the cargo space is to be discharged
in the port.
Loading
Trim in accordance with the relevant provisions required under sections 4
and 5 of this Code. When the stowage factor of this cargo is equal to or less than 0.56
m3/t, the tank top may be overstressed unless the cargo is evenly spread
across the tank top to equalize the weight distribution. Due consideration shall be
given to ensure that the tank top is not overstressed during the voyage and during
loading by a pile of the cargo.
Precautions
No special requirements.
Ventilation
No special requirements.
Carriage
The appearance of the surface of this cargo shall be checked regularly
during the voyage. If free water above the cargo or fluid state of the cargo is observed
during the voyage, the master shall take appropriate actions to prevent cargo shifting
and potential capsize of the ship, and give consideration to seeking emergency entry
into a place of refuge.
Discharge
No special requirements.
Clean-up
No special requirements.