COKE BREEZE
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COKE BREEZE

Description

Greyish powder.

Characteristics

Physical properties
Size Angle of repose Bulk density (kg/m3) Stowage factor (m3/t)
Less than 10 mm Not applicable 556 1.80
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 and 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:

  • .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.

Precautions

Bilge wells shall be clean, dry and covered as appropriate, to prevent ingress of the cargo.

Ventilation

The cargo spaces carrying this cargo shall not be ventilated during voyage.

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

After discharge of this cargo, the bilge wells and the scuppers of the cargo spaces shall be checked and any blockage in the bilge wells and the scuppers shall be removed.

Parent topic: Appendix 1 – Individual Schedules of Solid Bulk Cargoes
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