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Statutory Documents - IMO Publications and Documents - International Codes - IMSBC Code – International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes Code – Resolution MSC.268(85) - Section 5 – Trimming procedures - 5.4 Special provisions for non-cohesive bulk cargoes - 5.4.5 Non-cohesive bulk cargoes having an angle of repose greater than 35°

5.4.5 Non-cohesive bulk cargoes having an angle of repose greater than 35°

 These cargoes shall be trimmed according to the following criteria:

  .1 the unevenness of the cargo surface measured as the vertical distance (Δh) between the highest and lowest levels of the cargo surface shall not exceed B/10, where B is the beam of the ship in metres, with a maximum allowable Δh = 2 m; or

  .2 loading is carried out using trimming equipment approved by the competent authority.

Parent topic: 5.4 Special provisions for non-cohesive bulk cargoes
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