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Hygroscopic Cargo Loading Checklist

The document provides a checklist for hygroscopic cargo operations including pre-loading, loading, and on passage procedures. Key steps include ensuring holds are clean and dry, bilge equipment is working, and ventilation arrangements are verified before loading. During loading, the dunnaging plan should be discussed, cargo temperatures monitored, and hatches closed at the first sign of rain. For bagged cargoes, dunnage must be positioned properly and covered. On passage, dew points and temperatures should be recorded regularly and ventilation adjusted based on rules to prevent cargo deterioration.

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Hygroscopic Cargo Loading Checklist

The document provides a checklist for hygroscopic cargo operations including pre-loading, loading, and on passage procedures. Key steps include ensuring holds are clean and dry, bilge equipment is working, and ventilation arrangements are verified before loading. During loading, the dunnaging plan should be discussed, cargo temperatures monitored, and hatches closed at the first sign of rain. For bagged cargoes, dunnage must be positioned properly and covered. On passage, dew points and temperatures should be recorded regularly and ventilation adjusted based on rules to prevent cargo deterioration.

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Hygroscopic Cargo Checklist

Prior to loading
Ensue holds are clean, dry and free from odour
Ensure bilges are clean, free from odour and tested
Test bilge non-return valves and high level alarms (where fitted)
Protect bilge covers with burlap and secure in place (bulk cargoes)
Flush sounding and thermometer pipes with water
Check holds for signs of infestation
Ensure ventilation arrangements (e.g. fans, trunkings, dampers, seals) are working
correctly
Verify that hatch covers and hold access doors are weathertight
Test smoke detection and smothering systems (where fitted)
Ensure tank top manhole gaskets are sound and that covers are tight
Ensure ballast suction cover plates are secure (ballast holds only)
Record details of pre-loading measures in the deck logbook
Loading
Discuss dunnaging plan with stevedores
Ensure only sound cargo is loaded

Measure and record cargo temperatures regularly during loading


Reject any cargo with abnormally excessive temperatures
Monitor weather conditions carefully and close hatches at the first sign of rain
Ensure equipment for measuring hold dew point temperature is available and working
Additionally for bagged cargo
Cover tank top with double dunnage or bamboo

Position dunnage or bamboo crosswise against frames, interwoven to provide a barrier


Cover dunnage/bamboo and all exposed steelwork with fibre matting or Kraft liner
Prevent use of cargo handling hooks by stevedores
Ensure bags are not loaded in the spaces between frames
Follow requirements of shippers/charterers regarding construction of ventilation channels

On passage
Record hold dewpoints, external air dewpoint and sea temperature once per watch

Continue, stop or resume ventilation in accordance with Dewpoint or Three Degree Rule
Record times when ventilation was commenced, stopped or resumed
Record details of necessary halting of ventilation due to heavy weather or precipitation
Record soundings of cargo hold bilges at least daily
Inspect in-hold steelwork for condensation (following SMS enclosed space procedures)
Record details if signs of cargo deterioration are observed
Ensure ventilation and bilge sounding records are retained in case of cargo claims
Notify club correspondent at discharge port prior to arrival if cargo deterioration occurs
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Reject bags which are torn, stained, damp or in otherwise suspect condition
Lay first layer in direction of the bilges, not more than 20 cm apart. Lay second layer at right angles to the first
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For certain bagged cargoes, ventilation channels may be required by the IMDG Code, (e.g. some types of seed cake,
fishmeal)
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Dewpoint Rule only. If following the Three Degree Rule, record external air temperature and sea temperature once per watch
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