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

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

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MSC 85/26/Add.2ANNEX 3Page 222EMERGENCY PROCEDURESSPECIAL EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT TO BE CARRIEDProtective clothing (gloves, boots, coveralls, headgear).Self-contained breathing apparatus.Spray nozzles.EMERGENCY PROCEDURESWear protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus.EMERGENCY ACTION IN THE EVENT OF FIREUse copious quantities of water, which is best applied in the form of a spray to avoiddisturbing the surface of the material. The material may fuse or melt, in which conditionapplication of water may result in extensive scattering of the molten materials. Exclusion ofair or the use of CO 2 will not control the fire. Due consideration should be given to the effecton the stability of the ship due to the accumulated water.MEDICAL FIRST AIDRefer to the Medical First Aid Guide (MFAG), as amended.REMARKSMaterial is non-combustible unless contaminated.I:\MSC\85\26-Add-2.doc

MSC 85/26/Add.2ANNEX 3Page 223MANGANESE OREDESCRIPTIONManganese ore is black to brownish black in colour. It is a very heavy cargo.Moisture content: up to 15%.CHARACTERISTICSANGLE OF REPOSE BULK DENSITY (kg/m 3 ) STOWAGE FACTOR (m 3 /t)Not applicable 1429 to 3125 fines to 0.32lumps to 0.70SIZE CLASS GROUPFine dust to 250 mm Not applicable CHAZARDNo special hazards.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 protective clothing, goggles or otherequivalent dust eye-protection and dust filter masks, as necessary.VENTILATIONNo special requirements.I:\MSC\85\26-Add-2.doc

<strong>MSC</strong> <strong>85</strong>/<strong>26</strong>/<strong>Add.2</strong><strong>ANNEX</strong> 3Page 222EMERGENCY PROCEDURESSPECIAL EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT TO BE CARRIEDProtective clothing (gloves, boots, coveralls, headgear).Self-contained breathing apparatus.Spray nozzles.EMERGENCY PROCEDURESWear protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus.EMERGENCY ACTION IN THE EVENT OF FIREUse copious quantities of water, which is best applied in the form of a spray to avoiddisturbing the surface of the material. The material may fuse or melt, in which conditionapplication of water may result in extensive scattering of the molten materials. Exclusion ofair or the use of CO 2 will not control the fire. Due consideration should be given to the effecton the stability of the ship due to the accumulated water.MEDICAL FIRST AIDRefer to the Medical First Aid Guide (MFAG), as amended.REMARKSMaterial is non-combustible unless contaminated.I:\<strong>MSC</strong>\<strong>85</strong>\<strong>26</strong>-Add-2.doc

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