Scrap Metal (see Appendix To This Schedule)
SCRAP METAL (see appendix to this schedule)
Schedule source MSC.539(107), Annex 9, Appendix 1, IMSBC Code Amendment 07-23 · pages 394, 395
Description
“Scrap” iron or steel covers an enormous range of ferrous metals, principally intended for recycling.
Hazard
No special hazards. This cargo is non-combustible or has a low fire risk except when cargo contains swarf (fine metal turnings liable to spontaneous combustion); refer to the entry for FERROUS METAL BORINGS, SHAVINGS, TURNINGS OR CUTTINGS UN 2793 in IMSBC Code.
Stowage and Segregation
No special requirements.
Hold Cleanliness
No special requirements.
Weather Precautions
This cargo shall be kept as dry as practicable before loading, during loading and during the voyage. This cargo shall not be loaded during precipitation. During loading of this cargo, all non-working hatches of the cargo spaces to which this cargo is loaded, or to be loaded, shall be closed.
Loading
Refer to the appendix to this schedule. Before loading, the cargo spaces shall be prepared as per general loading practice and any areas liable to be damaged by falling cargo shall be protected with dunnage. This includes decks and coamings in way of the material’s path to the cargo spaces. Removing the ship’s side rails may be advisable. A layer of this cargo shall be carefully placed over the tank top in the square to cushion any fall out. Magnet and grab drivers shall be instructed not to release their loads too high above the pile. The usual method of loading is to form a pile along the ship’s centre line and use the slope to roll material into the ends and sides. Every effort must be made to work the wings and ends to evenly distribute the weight. If this is not done, the light high-volume pieces will roll to the wings and the small heavy pieces will concentrate in the square. When pumping the bilge wells, the master shall be aware that a certain amount of dirt and oil can be expected from old machinery. Broken glass and sharp jagged edges may be present and care shall be taken by personnel working near scrap. Before hatches are closed, the cargo spaces shall be checked that no sharp projections could pierce the ship’s side.
Precautions
Refer to the appendix to this schedule.
Ventilation
Surface ventilation only, either natural or mechanical, shall be conducted, as necessary, during the voyage for this cargo.
Carriage
Bilges in the cargo spaces carrying this cargo shall not be pumped unless absolutely necessary. Bilgewater of this cargo may contain a certain amount of dirt and oil from old machinery. Refer to the appendix to this individual schedule.
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
Prior to cleaning up the cargo spaces for this cargo, the crew shall be informed of danger due to broken glass and sharp edges. Prior to washing out the residues of this cargo, any oil spillages shall be cleaned from the tank tops and the bilge wells of the cargo spaces for this cargo. Appendix SCRAP METAL Handling of this cargo varies from magnets to spider grabs, depending usually on the size of material. This cargo may include articles from the size of car bodies to fine metal turnings (swarf). The weight of individual pieces will also vary greatly, ranging from heavy machinery to tin cans.
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