Iron Ore
IRON ORE
Schedule source MSC.539(107), Annex 9, Appendix 1, IMSBC Code Amendment 07-23 · pages 273, 274
Description
Iron ore varies in colour from dark grey to rusty red. It varies in iron content from haematite (high grade ore) to ironstone of the lower commercial ranges. Mineral concentrates are different cargoes (see IRON CONCENTRATE).
Hazard
No special hazards. Iron ore cargoes may affect magnetic compasses. This cargo is non-combustible or has a low fire risk.
Stowage and Segregation
No special requirements.
Hold Cleanliness
No special requirements.
Weather Precautions
No special requirements.
Loading
Trim in accordance with the relevant provisions required under sections 4 and 5 of IMSBC Code. When the stowage factor of this cargo is equal to or less than 0.56 m3/t, the tank top may be overstressed unless the cargo is evenly spread across the tank top to equalize the weight distribution. Due consideration shall be given to ensure that the tank top is not overstressed during the voyage and during loading by a pile of the cargo.
Precautions
Loading rates of this cargo are normally very high. Due consideration shall be given to the ballasting operation to develop the loading plan required by SOLAS regulation VI/7.3. Bilge wells shall be clean, dry and protected as appropriate to prevent ingress of the cargo.
Ventilation
No special requirements.
Carriage
No special requirements.
Discharge
No special requirements.
Clean-up
No special requirements.
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