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

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<strong>MSC</strong> <strong>85</strong>/<strong>26</strong>/<strong>Add.2</strong><strong>ANNEX</strong> 3Page 201IRON OREDESCRIPTIONIron ore varies in colour from dark grey to rusty redvaries in iron content from haematite, (highgrade ore) to ironstone of the lower commercial ranges. Moisture content: 0% to 16%. MineralConcentrates are different cargoes (see IRON CONCENTRATE).CHARACTERISTICSANGLE OF REPOSE BULK DENSITY (kg/m 3 ) STOWAGE FACTOR (m 3 /t)Not applicable 1250 to 3448 0.29 to 0.80SIZE CLASS GROUPUp to 250 mm Not applicable CHAZARDNo special hazards.This cargo is non-combustible or has a low fire-risk.Iron ore cargoes may affect magnetic compasses.STOWAGE & SEGREGATIONNo special requirements.HOLD CLEANLINESSNo special requirements.WEATHER PRECAUTIONSNo special requirement.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.PRECAUTIONSLoading rates of this cargo are normally very high. Due consideration shall be paid on theballasting operation to develop the loading plan required by regulation VI/9.3 inSOLAS Convention.VENTILATIONNo special requirements.I:\<strong>MSC</strong>\<strong>85</strong>\<strong>26</strong>-Add-2.doc

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