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

MSC 85/26/Add.2ANNEX 3Page 188PRECAUTIONS1 This cargo shall only be accepted for loading when the stabilization of the cargo isachieved to prevent spontaneous combustion by effective application:.1 of between 400 and 1000 mg/kg (ppm) ethoxyquin, or.2 of between 1000 and 4000 mg/kg (ppm) butylated hydroxytoluneat the time of production, within 12 months prior to shipment and anti-oxidant remnantconcentration shall be not less than 100 mg/kg (ppm) at the time of shipment.2 The shipper shall provide the master with a certificate issued by a person recognized bythe competent authority of the country of shipment specifying:• moisture content;• fat content;• details of anti-oxidant treatment for meals older than six months;• anti-oxidant concentrations at the time of shipment, which must exceed 100 mg/kg(ppm);• total weight of the consignment;• temperature of fishmeal at the time of dispatch from the factory; and• date of production.A suitable equipment for quantitative measurement of the concentration of oxygen in the cargospace shall be provided on board the ship.VENTILATIONSurface ventilation either natural or mechanical shall be conducted during the voyage, asnecessary, for the cargo spaces carrying this cargo. If the temperature of the cargo exceeds 55°Cand continues to increase, ventilation to the cargo space shall be stopped. If self-heatingcontinues, then carbon dioxide or inert gas shall be introduced to the cargo spaces.CARRIAGEThis cargo shall be kept as cool and dry as reasonably practicable. The temperature of this cargoshall be measured at eight-hour intervals during the voyage. The results of measurements shallbe recorded and kept on board.DISCHARGENo special requirements.CLEAN-UPNo special requirements.I:\MSC\85\26-Add-2.doc