Tankage
TANKAGE
Schedule source MSC.539(107), Annex 9, Appendix 1, IMSBC Code Amendment 07-23 · pages 448, 449
Description
The dried sweeping of animal matter from slaughterhouse floors. Very dusty.
Hazard
Subject to spontaneous heating and possible ignition. Possibly infectious.
Stowage and Segregation
Segregation as required for class 4.2 materials. “Separated by a complete compartment or hold from” foodstuffs.
Hold Cleanliness
Clean and dry as relevant to the hazards of the cargo.
Weather Precautions
No special requirements.
Loading
Trim in accordance with the relevant provisions required under sections 4 and 5 of IMSBC Code.
Precautions
Bilge wells shall be clean, dry and covered as appropriate, to prevent ingress of the cargo. Do not load if the temperature is above 38°C. Appropriate precautions shall be taken to protect machinery and accommodation spaces from the dust of the cargo. Bilge wells of the cargo spaces shall be protected from ingress of the cargo. Due consideration shall be given to protect equipment from the dust of the cargo. Persons who may be exposed to the dust of the cargo shall wear goggles or other equivalent dust eye-protection and dust filter masks. Those persons shall wear protective clothing, as necessary.
Ventilation
No special requirements.
Carriage
The temperature of this cargo shall be measured daily during the voyage. The results of measurements shall be recorded to check possible self-heating.
Discharge
No special requirements.
Clean-up
No special requirements.
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