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Safe Grain Cargo Handling Guidelines by Andrija Boskovic is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Carrying bulk grain cargoes poses significant stability risks if the cargo shifts due to the ship rolling. Most grains have a natural angle of repose of 20 degrees, meaning if the ship rolls more than 20 degrees the cargo will shift, potentially causing the ship to capsize. Ship masters must prove their ship can remain stable even if the grain cargo shifts by completing a Grain Loading Form outlining stability under worst conditions. Precautions that must be taken when carrying grain include properly trimmi
- Author
- Andrija Boskovic
- Language
- EN