Two different codes governs the carriage of Solid bulk cargoes as follows
- The International Code for the Safe Carriage of Grain in Bulk (International Grain Code): Applies for vessel carrying grain in bulk
- International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code: Applies to vessels carrying all other solid bulk cargoes types other than grain
The International Code for the Safe Carriage of Grain in Bulk (International Grain Code):
The International Code for the Safe Carriage of Grain in Bulk (International Grain Code), adopted by resolution MSC.23 (59), has been mandatory under SOLAS chapter VI since 1 January 1994. The term “grain” covers wheat, maize (corn), oats, rye, barley, rice, pulses, seeds and processed forms thereof, whose behaviour is similar to that of grain in its natural state. The International Grain Code applies to ships regardless of size, engaged in the carriage of grain in bulk and to which part C of SOLAS chapter VI applies.
Document of authorization for the carriage of grain in bulk:
Application:
Applies to all vessels regardless of size which is interned to carry grain in bulk
International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code:
The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 (SOLAS Convention), as amended, deals with various aspects of maritime safety and contains, in chapter VI, the mandatory provisions governing the carriage of solid bulk cargoes. These provisions are extended in the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes Code (IMSBC Code).
The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 (SOLAS Convention), as amended, deals with various aspects of maritime safety and contains, in chapter VI, the mandatory provisions governing the carriage of solid bulk cargoes. These provisions are extended in the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes Code (IMSBC Code).
Document of compliance for the carriage of solid bulk cargoes:
Application:
To all vessels regardless of GRT which carries any solid bulk cargoes to which the International maritime solid bulk cargo (IMSBC) code applies
IMSBC code applies too vessels carrying all solid bulk cargoes except grain to which the “International Code for the Safe Carriage of Grain in Bulk” still applies