Maritime Compliance 12 items
International Grain Code Loading and Stability
Verifies safe carriage of grain in bulk, covering the document of authorization, grain heeling moments, stability criteria, and trimming under the International Grain Code.
International Grain CodeSOLAS
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Authorization and Loading Plan
- Does the vessel hold a valid Document of Authorization to carry grain? *
- Is the grain loading calculation prepared and within the approved grain loading information? *
- Is the grain to be loaded within the tables and limits of the ship's grain loading manual? *
Stability Criteria
- Is the angle of heel due to grain shift within 12 degrees (or the deck-edge immersion angle)? *
- Is the residual dynamic stability (net area between heeling and righting curves) at least 0.075 metre-radians? *
- Is the initial metacentric height (corrected for free surface) at least 0.30 metres? *
- Enter the calculated angle of heel due to assumed grain shift in degrees.
Trimming and Securing
- Are filled compartments trimmed to minimise void spaces under the deck and hatchways? *
- Are partly filled or untrimmed compartments secured (overstowing, strapping, saucer/bundle) as required? *
- Are grain feeders or trimming arrangements provided where required to reduce heeling moment? *
Documentation
- Is the completed grain stability calculation approved and available to port state control? *
- Is cargo information (angle of repose, density/stowage factor) obtained from the shipper? *
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