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Marine order 34—Solid bulk cargoes

Vessels carrying solid bulk cargo.

Current	Marine Order 34 (Solid bulk cargoes) 2016
Commenced	11 October 2017
About	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.
Announcement
Assistance and tools	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
Superseded	Refer to the Federal Register of Legislation for previous versions of this marine order.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 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)
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Last updated: 2 February 2022