Clasification Society Provisional Rules - Provisional Rules for Existing Ships, July 2015 - Chapter 2 Existing Bulk Carriers - Section 4 Loading guidance information
Section 4 Loading guidance information
4.1 Loading Instrument
4.1.1 All bulk carriers are to be provided with an approved Loading Instrument. For implementation date requirements, see Ch 2, 1.1 Application 1.1.4. Approval will be in accordance with Pt 1, Ch 2, 1.1 General 1.1.10 of the Rules for Ships.
4.2 Loading Manual
4.2.1 Single side skin bulk carriers are to be provided with an approved Loading Manual containing typical loading sequences, from commencement of cargo loading to full deadweight capacity for applicable alternate, homogeneous and part load conditions. Typical discharging sequences for these conditions are also to be included. For implementation date requirements, see Ch 2, 1.1 Application 1.1.5.
4.2.2 Where loading restrictions are imposed to achieve compliance with Ch 2, 2 Re-assessment of vertically corrugated transverse watertight bulkheads and Ch 2, 3 Re-assessment of double bottom structure, the Loading Manual is to be modified as appropriate and submitted for approval.
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