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Securing cargoes Lashing Code(CSS: CODE OF SAFE PRACTICE FOR CARGO STOWAGE AND SECURING) Applies to all ships carrying cargo, other than...

Different types of cargoes must be segregated, namely - dangerous goods - dry cargo - wet cargo - clean cargo - dirty cargo - delicate...

DUNNAGE Dunnage is used for general/breakbulk cargo, so as to spread the weight uniformly, for enabling lashing to be taken and...

Reasons for a general inspection of holds are as follows:- The hold of a dry bulk ship must be prepared suitably to receive the intended...

Instantaneous rate of discharge of oil content means the rate of discharge of oil in litres per hour at any instant divided by the speed...

Marpol Annex III -Harmful Substances carried at Sea in Packaged Form Annex III Marpol 73/78 (Harmful Substances carried at Sea in...

The MARPOL Convention, adopted on 2 November 1973, is an international convention for the protection of the marine environment, which is...

Annex II (noxious liquid substances in bulk) 1. General Classification of noxious substances in 4 categories: Regulation 6, Annex II,...

Special areas means sea area where for recognized technical reasons in relation to its oceanographic and ecological condition and to the...