3 Recommendations
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3 Recommendations

  3.1 The ideal ship for the carriage of FIBCs is one with wide hatches so that the FIBCs can be landed directly in the stowage positions without the need for shifting.

  3.2 The cargo spaces should, where practicable, be rectangular in shape and free of obstructions.

  3.3 The stowage space should be clean, dry and free from oil and nails.

  3.4 When FIBCs have to be stowed in deep hatch wings, easy access and sufficient manoeuvring space for suitably adapted fork-lift trucks should be available.

  3.5 When FIBCs are stowed in the hatchway only, the space in the wings and the forward and aft end of the cargo space should be loaded with other suitable cargo or blocked off in such a way that the FIBCs are adequately supported.

Parent topic: Annex 10 - Safe Stowage and Securing of Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers
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