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Marine order 34—Solid bulk cargoes

Vessels carrying solid bulk cargo.

Current Marine Order 34 (Solid bulk cargoes) 2016
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Marine order 34 sets out the requirements for:

  • loading, stowing, carriage and unloading of solid bulk cargo and dangerous goods in solid form
  • the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes Code and Bulk Loading and Unloading Code.
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Refer to the Federal Register of Legislation for previous versions of this marine order.
Reference

List of material referenced in this marine order:

  • Code of practice for the safe loading and unloading of bulk carriers IMO Resolution A.862 (20) as amended from time to time (access)
  • Guidelines for developing and approving procedures for sampling, testing and controlling the moisture content for solid bulk cargoes which may liquefy (also included in the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC Code), IMO Circular MSC.1/Circ.1454 as amended from time to time (access)
  • International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) – Chapter II-1 and XII (access)
  • International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes Code (IMSBC Code), IMO Resolution MSC.268(85) as amended from time to time (access)
  • Medical First Aid Guide for Use in Accidents Involving Dangerous Goods (MFAG), IMO Publication, the Guide is reproduced in the Supplement of the IMDG Code (access)
  • Recommendations on the safe use of pesticides in ships applicable to the fumigation of cargo holds (also included in the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC Code), IMO Circular MSC.1/Circ.1264 as amended from time to time (access)
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Last updated: 2 February 2022

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