Machine translation from English source
Transportation of grain cargo is carried out in accordance with the requirements of SOLAS 74, as amended by Chapter VI.
International rules provide for two main requirements:
The vessel has been issued and carries on board a permit document and a grain loading stability booklet.
Grain is loaded properly in accordance with the rules described in the permit document.
An investigation of accidents involving ships loaded with grain found that the most likely cause in all cases examined was the displacement of the grain cargo due to failure to load in accordance with the regulations.
Grain is easily damaged, which can lead to large claims.
Below are some recommendations(crewmarket hot vacancies)
Surveyors:
When planning to receive grain, careful attention should be paid to the requirements of the loading port to satisfy any surveyor present who may be required to certify the holds as suitable for receiving grain.
Cleaning:
Cleanliness is an obvious prerequisite for transporting grain. All holds must be thoroughly cleaned, paying particular attention to bilge well beams, upper hold areas, etc.
Insects:
It is essential that preventive measures are taken to protect grain from insect infestation. To this end, before loading grain cargo, the hold will be thoroughly sprayed with an insecticide containing Malathion or a similar product.
If cargo is found to be contaminated, loading must be stopped immediately and the master must contact management for advice. In this case, the receipt invoices must be properly certified.
