Description
Manganese ore is black to brownish black in colour. It is a very heavy
cargo. Moisture content: up to 15%.
Characteristics
| Physical properties
|
| Size
|
Angle of
repose
|
Bulk density
(kg/m3)
|
Stowage factor
(m3/t)
|
| Fine
dust up to 250 mm
|
Not
applicable
|
1,429
to 3,125
|
Fines
to 0.32
Lumps to 0.70
|
| Hazard classification
|
| Class
|
Subsidiary
hazard(s)
|
MHB
|
Group
|
| Not
applicable
|
Not
applicable
|
Not
applicable
|
C
|
Hazard
No special hazards.
This cargo is non-combustible or has a low fire risk.
Stowage and segregation
No special requirements.
Hold cleanliness
No special requirements.
Weather precautions
No special requirements.
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
Appropriate precautions shall be taken to protect machinery and
accommodation spaces from the dust of the cargo. Bilge wells of the cargo spaces shall
be protected from ingress of the cargo. Due consideration shall be given to protect
equipment from the dust of the cargo. Persons who may be exposed to the dust of the
cargo shall wear protective clothing, goggles or other equivalent dust eye-protection
and dust filter masks, as necessary.
Ventilation
No special requirements.
Carriage
No special requirements.
Discharge
No special requirements.
Clean-up
No special requirements.