Wood Products – General (see Bulk Cargo Shipping Names Below) Logs Pulp Wood Timber Roundwood Saw Logs
Wood products – General (see Bulk Cargo Shipping Names below) LOGS PULP WOOD TIMBER ROUNDWOOD SAW LOGS
Schedule source MSC.539(107), Annex 9, Appendix 1, IMSBC Code Amendment 07-23 · pages 464, 465
Description
This schedule only applies to wood products transported in bulk, i.e. loaded and discharged by such means as elevator or grab and which are not specifically referred to in a separate schedule.
Hazard
These cargoes are liable to cause oxygen depletion and increase of carbon dioxide in the cargo space and adjacent spaces. These cargoes are non-combustible or have 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.
Precautions
Entry of personnel into cargo and adjacent confined spaces shall not be permitted until tests have been carried out and it has been established that the oxygen level is 21%.* If this condition is not met, additional ventilation shall be applied to the cargo hold or adjacent enclosed spaces and remeasuring shall be conducted after a suitable interval. An oxygen meter shall be worn and activated by all crew when entering cargo and adjacent enclosed spaces. * Refer to Revised recommendations for entering enclosed spaces aboard ships (resolution A.1050(27)).
Ventilation
Ventilation of enclosed spaces adjacent to a cargo hold before entry may be necessary even if these spaces are apparently sealed from the cargo hold.
Carriage
No special requirements.
Discharge
No special requirements.
Clean-up
No special requirements.
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