1.1 Heavy metal products in the context of this
Code include any heavy item made of metal, such as bars, pipes, rods,
plates, wire coils, etc.
1.2 The transport of heavy metal products by sea
exposes the ship to the following principal hazards:
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.1 overstressing of the ship's structure if the
permissible hull stress or permissible deck loading is exceeded;
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.2 overstressing of the ship's structure as a
result of a short roll period caused by excessive metacentric height;
and
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.3 cargo shifting because of inadequate securing
resulting in a loss of stability or damage to the hull or both.