Marine order 34—Solid bulk cargoes

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.

Legislation and incorporated material

• Marine Order 35 (Additional safety measures for bulk carriers)
• Navigation Act 2012

Exemptions which may apply

• Exemptions and determinations for cargoes

Related content

• Dynamic separation of cargoes
• IMO Loading and unloading of solid bulk cargoes
• Bulk Carrier Safety (IMO)
• Air pollution

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 by MSC.238(82), MSC.304(87)
• Guidelines for developing and approving procedures for sampling, testing and controlling the moisture content for solid bulk cargoes which may liquefy, IMO Circular MSC.1/Circ.1454 (register) (also included in the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code)
• International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) – Chapter VI and VII (search, register or borrow)
• International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes Code, adopted by IMO Resolution MSC.268(85), amended by MSC.318(89), MSC.354(92), MSC.393(95)
• Medical first-aid guide for use in accidents involving dangerous goods (access)
• Recommendations on the safe use of pesticides in ships applicable to the fumigation of cargo holds, IMO Circular MSC.1/Circ.1264 (register)

Standards