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

MSC 85/26/Add.2ANNEX 3Page 278APPENDIXSCRAP METALHandling of this cargo varies from magnets to spider grabs, depending usually on the size ofmaterial. This cargo may include articles from the size of car bodies to fine metal turnings(swarf). The weight of individual pieces will also vary greatly, ranging from heavy machinery totin cans.LoadingBefore loading, the cargo spaces shall be prepared as per general loading practice and any areasliable to be damaged by falling cargo shall be protected with dunnage. This includes decks andcoamings in way of the material’s path to the cargo spaces. Removing the ship’s side rails maybe advisable.A layer of this cargo shall be carefully placed over the tanktop in the square to cushion any fallout. Magnet and grab drivers shall be instructed not to release their loads too high above the pile.The usual method of loading is to form a pile along the ship’s centre line and use the slope to rollmaterial into the ends and sides. Every effort must be made to work the wings and ends toevenly distribute the weight. If this is not done, the light high volume pieces will roll to thewings and the small heavy pieces will concentrate in the square.When pumping the bilge wells, the master shall be aware of that a certain amount of dirt and oilcan be expected from old machinery. Broken glass and sharp jagged edges may be present andcare shall be taken by personnel working near scrap.Before hatches are closed, the cargo spaces shall be checked that no sharp projections couldpierce the ship’s side.I:\MSC\85\26-Add-2.doc