MSC 85/26/Add.2 ANNEX 3 RESOLUTION MSC.268(85) - US Coast ...

MSC 85/26/Add.2ANNEX 3Page 122CHROMITE OREDESCRIPTIONConcentrates or lumpy, dark grey in colour.CHARACTERISTICSANGLE OF REPOSE BULK DENSITY (kg/m 3 ) STOWAGE FACTOR (m 3 /t)Not applicable 2222 to 3030 0.33 to 0.45SIZE CLASS GROUPUp to 254 mm Not applicable CHAZARDToxic by dust inhalation.This cargo is non-combustible or has a low fire-risk.STOWAGE & SEGREGATIONNo special requirements.HOLD CLEANLINESSNo special requirements.WEATHER PRECAUTIONSNo special requirements.LOADINGTrim in accordance with the relevant provisions required under sections 4 and 5 of the Code.As the density of the cargo is extremely high, the tanktop may be overstressed unless the cargo isevenly spread across the tanktop to equalize the weight distribution. Due consideration shall bepaid to ensure that tanktop is not overstressed during voyage and during loading by a pile of thecargo.PRECAUTIONSAppropriate precautions shall be taken to protect machinery and accommodation spaces from thedust of the cargo. Bilge wells of the cargo spaces shall be protected from ingress of the cargo.Due consideration shall be paid to protect equipment from the dust of the cargo. Persons whomay be exposed to the dust of the cargo shall wear goggles or other equivalent dusteye-protection and dust filter masks. Those persons shall wear protective clothing, as necessary.VENTILATIONNo special requirements.CARRIAGENo special requirements.I:\MSC\85\26-Add-2.doc