International Code for the Safe Carriage of Grain in Bulk explained

The International Code for the Safe Carriage of Grain in Bulk (International Grain Code) is the International Maritime Organization (IMO) standard for the safe carriage of Grain cargoes on ships, primarily transported on Bulk carriers.^{[1] [2] [3]} The Code is mandatory under SOLAS Chapter VI.^[3]

History

The Code was adopted on 23 May 1991.^[1] It was enacted under IMO Resolution MSC.23 (59).^[4]

Content

The Code applies to all ships, irrespective of size involved in the carriage of grain in bulk.^[1] Definitions of grain include wheat, maize, oats, rye, barley, pulses, rice and seeds.^[2]

The Code covers specific ship stability requirements for grain ships to prevent dangerous stability from the shifting of grain.^{[1] [3]}

Ships are required to be issued with a Document of Authorisation (SOA) and a Grain Loading Manual.^[1]

Notes and References

1. Book: 2015 . 21st Century Seamanship . Edinburgh . . 598-599 . 9781856096324.
2. Book: 2021 . Regulatory Primer for Mates & Masters: Questions and Answers Covering Current and New Regulations . . 7 . 9781914992193.
3. Web site: International Code for the Safe Carriage of Grain in Bulk (International Grain Code) . International Maritime Organization . 8 March 2024.
4. Web site: Marine order 33—Cargo and cargo handling—grain) . Australian Maritime Safety Authority . 8 March 2024.