Iron Smelting By-Products
IRON SMELTING BY-PRODUCTS
Schedule source MSC.539(107), Annex 9, Appendix 1, IMSBC Code Amendment 07-23 · pages 284, 285
Description
This cargo is a by-product from the smelting of iron ore, ilmenite and titanomagnetite. Grey or black, small to large size lumps (up to 45 tonnes), granulated iron included. Depending on the dominant size, Iron by-products from smelting of iron ore, ilmenite and titanomagnetite is called variously: Iron pan edges K1-K3 bears Separation of iron Steel bears Granulated iron Pig iron by-product Plate iron Beach iron Pool iron Iron skulls Flat iron
Hazard
No special hazards. 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. 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. Large pieces shall not be dropped in the cargo hold and placement of very large lumps shall be such that the tank top is not overstressed by point loads. The weight distribution in the hold shall be considered during loading.
Precautions
Bilge wells of the cargo spaces shall be protected from ingress of the cargo.
Ventilation
No special requirements.
Carriage
No special requirements.
Discharge
When this cargo is discharged by magnet or spider grab: .1 the deck and deck machineries shall be protected from falling cargo; and .2 damages to the ship shall be checked, after the completion of discharge.
Clean-up
No special requirements.
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