The provisions of this schedule shall apply to iron ore
cargoes containing both:
Notwithstanding the above provision, iron ore fines where
the total goethite content is 35% or more by mass may be carried in
accordance with the individual schedule for "IRON ORE", provided the
master receives from the shipper a declaration of the goethite content
of the cargo which has been determined according to internationally
or nationally accepted standard procedures.
Iron ore fines vary in colour from dark grey, rusty red
to yellow and contain hematite, goethite and magnetite with varying
iron content.
IRON CONCENTRATE is a different cargo (See individual schedule
for "Mineral Concentrates")
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Angle of repose
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Bulk density (kg/m3)
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Stowage factor (m3/t)
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| Not applicable
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1,500 to 3,500
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0.29 to 0.67
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Size
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Class
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Group
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| 10% or more of fine particles less
than 1 mm and 50% or more of particles less than 10 mm
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Not applicable
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A
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This cargo may liquefy if shipped at moisture content in
excess of its transportable moisture limit (TML). See section 7 of
this Code.
This cargo may affect magnetic compasses.
This cargo is non-combustible or has a low fire risk.
When a cargo is carried in a ship other than a specially
constructed or fitted cargo ship complying with the requirements in
subsection 7.3.2 of this Code, during loading and unloading operations,
the following provisions shall be complied with:
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.1 the moisture content of the cargo shall be
kept less than its TML during loading operations and the voyage;
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.2 unless expressly provided otherwise in this
individual schedule, the cargo shall not be handled during precipitation;
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.3 unless expressly provided otherwise in this
individual schedule, during handling of the cargo, all non-working
hatches of the cargo spaces into which the cargo is loaded or to be
loaded shall be closed;
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.4 the cargo may be handled during precipitation
under the conditions stated in the procedures required in subsection
4.3.3 of this Code; and
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.5 the cargo in a cargo space may be discharged
during precipitation provided that the total amount of the cargo in
the cargo space is to be discharged in the port.
Trim in accordance with the relevant provisions required
under sections 4 and 5 of the Code. As the density of the cargo is
high, due consideration shall be given to ensure that tanktop is not
overstressed during voyage and during loading by a pile of the cargo.
Loading rates of this cargo are normally very high. Due
consideration shall be given to the ballasting operation in developing
the loading plan required by SOLAS regulation VI/7.3. Bilge wells
shall be clean, dry and protected as appropriate to prevent ingress
of the cargo.
Cargo hold bilges shall be sounded at regular intervals
and pumped out, as necessary. The appearance of the surface of this
cargo shall be checked regularly during voyage, as far as practicable.
If free water above the cargo or fluid state of the cargo is observed
during voyage, the master shall take appropriate actions to prevent
cargo shifting and potential capsize of the ship, and give consideration
to seeking emergency entry into a place of refuge.