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BLU Code – Code Of Practice For The Safe Loading And Unloading Of Bulk Carriers

Blu code

Purpose The BLU Code has been developed by IMO to minimise losses of bulk carriers. The purpose of the Code is to assist persons responsible for the safe loading or unloading of bulk carriers to carry out their functions and to promote the safety of bulk carriers. The Code primarily covers the safety of ships loading and unloading solid bulk cargoes, excluding grain, and reflects current issues, best practices and legislative requirements. Broader safety and pollution issues such as those covered by the SOLAS, MARPOL and Load Line Conventions are not specifically included in the … [Read more...]

By Cult of Sea Filed Under: Cargo Work Tagged With: BLU code, bulk carrier, Cargo Work, dry ship, loading, unloading

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