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

MSC 85/26/Add.2ANNEX 3Page 244PIG IRONDESCRIPTIONFoundry pig iron is cast in 28 grades into 20 kg pigs. In a random heap, pig iron occupiesapproximately 50% of the apparent volume.CHARACTERISTICSANGLE OF REPOSE BULK DENSITY (kg/m 3 ) STOWAGE FACTOR (m 3 /t)Not applicable 3333 to 3571 0.28 to 0.30SIZE CLASS GROUP550 mm x 90 mm x 80 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.LOADINGThis cargo is usually loaded using tubs. In such case, tubs are usually lowered by a crane into thehold and the contents are spilled out. When this cargo is loaded using tubs, the first few tubsshall be lowered onto the tanktop to avoid damage.Trim 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.PRECAUTIONSNo special requirements.VENTILATIONNo special requirements.CARRIAGENo special requirements.I:\MSC\85\26-Add-2.doc