25.3 Cargo Carrying
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25.3 Cargo Carrying

  25.3.1 When a vessel is engaged in carrying cargo all such cargo should be stowed and secured in a manner which will not adversely affect the safe operation of the vessel.

  25.3.2 Particular attention should be paid to the means for securing the cargo and the strength of securing points, the free drainage of water from cargo stowed on open deck, safe access in way of cargo stows and unobstructed visibility from the wheelhouse.

  25.3.3 Cargo hatchways to dry cargo holds or spaces should be of an efficient weathertight construction.

  • 25.3.3.1 In general, a cargo hatch coaming should be not less than 760mm in height. Hatch covers and coamings should be designed to withstand (without permanent deformation) a hydrostatic load of not less than 1.5 tonnes/metre2 overall and associated buckling stress, and be fitted with efficient means to be closed and secured weathertight to the coaming. In any case, the coaming and hatch cover should be sufficiently strong to withstand the hydrostatic loading and/or the loading due to cargo stowed on the hatch cover, whichever loading is limiting.

  • 25.3.3.2 Proposals for a cargo hatchway with a reduced coaming height or a flush hatch should be subject to special consideration by the Certifying Authority and may be approved when the safety of the vessel is judged to be at least equivalent to Section 25.3.3.1.

Parent topic: 25 Requirements Specific to the Use of the Vessel
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