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CARGO WORK
(IMO MODEL COURSE 7.03 REF. NO 2.2.1.)

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COAL IN BULK
• Made by : Capt. T.K Dhingra
• Reviewed by : Capt. Saujanya Sinha
• Approved by : Capt. Pankaj Sarin
• 12/12/2017

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COAL
• Is classified as Group B cargo as per IMSBC ,
• That is cargoes which emit dangerous/
flammable/toxic gasses.

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HAZARDS OF COAL CARGOES

1) Coals may emit methane, highly flammable gas.
Methane is lighter than air
No naked lights, sparks.

2)Some coals may be liable to self-heating that could lead to

spontaneous combustion in the cargo space.
Flammable and toxic gases, including carbon monoxide, may
be produced.CO is an odorless gas Flammable , slightly lighter
than air. It is toxic by inhalation,
3)Some coals may be liable to react with water and produce
acids (H2SO4) which may cause corrosion.
Flammable and toxic gases, including hydrogen, may be
produced.
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SURFACE VENTILATION ONLY

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LOADING & TRANSIT PRECAUTIONS,COAL

1) All cargo spaces and bilge wells clean and dry.
2) All electrical cables and components located in cargo
spaces should be safe for use in an explosive atmosphere
or positively isolated.
3) The ship should have on board instruments for
measuring the following without entry in the cargo space:
- Concentration of methane/oxygen/ CO2 in the holds.
- The pH value of cargo hold bilge samples.

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DURING TRANSIT, COAL

4)measuring the temperature of the cargo , daily.
5)Smoking and the use of naked flames should be
prohibited in the cargo areas .
6)coal is not stowed adjacent to hot areas.
7)surface of the material has been trimmed level.
8)The atmosphere in the space above the cargo in each
cargo hold should be regularly monitored for the presence
of methane, oxygen and carbon monoxide.

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TRANSIT // COAL
9)All holds should be surface ventilated for the first 24
hours after departure .
10)The hatches should be closed immediately after
completion of loading into each cargo hold.
11)Regular hold bilge testing should be carried out.
If PH <7, corrosion risk exists, ensure that all bilges are
kept dry during the voyage in order to avoid possible
accumulation of acids in the bilge system.

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FIRE IN COAL HOLD

• IF HOLD TEMPERATURE GOING HIGH
(>52degrees) , Fire suspected.
• Start hatch boundary cooling.
• Do not open the hatch cover.
• Proceed to nearest port of refuge for assistance.

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QUESTIONS
1) Decribe hazards of carriage of coal in bulk .
2) How would you prepare the holds for same and
ventilation requirements.
3) What codes cover carriage of bulk coal?
( IMSBC & BLU code only)

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