10 The loading sequences should be agreed to in
advance of loading and must take into account the safe operational
limits of the ship and the terminal. This agreement should be a part
of the loading plan required under SOLAS regulation
VI/7.3, and should also be in line with the provisions of the BLU Code.
11 In developing loading sequences it should be
noted that in general the stress range imposed on the ship can be
reduced by increasing the number of pours.
12 It is recommended that the loading sequences
consist of a minimum of two pours per hold plus two trim pours. When
calculating the stresses at each step consideration may be given to
using a margin (i.e. using less than 100% of the permissible limit)
to allow for potential over-runs or decoupling of ballast synchronization;
providing time to stop loading operations, and subsequently take corrective
action, while remaining within permissible limits.