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

MSC 85/26/Add.2ANNEX 3Page 276SCRAP METALDESCRIPTION“Scrap” iron or steel covers an enormous range of ferrous metals, principally intended forrecycling.CHARACTERISTICSANGLE OF REPOSE BULK DENSITY (kg/m 3 ) STOWAGE FACTOR (m 3 /t)Not applicable Varies VariesSIZE CLASS GROUPVaries Not applicable CHAZARDNo special hazards.This cargo is non-combustible or has a low fire-risk except when cargo contains swarf (finemetal turnings liable to spontaneous combustion) refer to the entry for ferrous metal borings,shavings turnings or cutting in this Code.STOWAGE & SEGREGATIONNo special requirements.HOLD CLEANLINESSNo special requirements.WEATHER PRECAUTIONSThis cargo shall be kept as dry as practicable before loading, during loading and during voyage.This cargo shall not be loaded during precipitation. During loading of this cargo all non-workinghatches of the cargo spaces to which this cargo are loaded or to be loaded shall be closed.LOADINGRefer to the appendix to this schedule.PRECAUTIONSRefer to the appendix to this schedule.VENTILATIONSurface ventilation only, either natural or mechanical, shall be conducted, as necessary, duringthe voyage for this cargo.CARRIAGEBilges in the cargo spaces carrying this cargo shall not be pumped unless absolutely necessary.Bilgewater of this cargo may contain a certain amount of dirt and oil from old machinery.Refer to the appendix to this individual schedule.I:\MSC\85\26-Add-2.doc