The Club has recently issued a circular that provides guidance on preparing cargo holds and loading of solid bulk cargoes which covers the areas of Fixing the cargo voyage, Cargo declaration, Instructions to the vessel, Standard for hold cleanliness, Special instructions and requirements, Loss Prevention in Basic standards/ Safety/ Maintenance, Common cause of cargo damage and finally given some Practical advice.
Preparation of cargo holds is a critical element of bulk carrier operations, requiring careful planning and competent execution. A lack of proper preparation not only leads to claims related to cargo quality but also contractual claims, such as contamination, water ingress and off-hire claims or charter party disputes respectively.
Besides, understanding exactly what is required is essential. It is important everyone involved in the ‘cargo chain’ from the chartering and operations team ashore, to the Master, Chief Officer and crew on-board understand the processes involved.
See attached file: ALCO20140014 Guidance on preparing cargo holds and loading of solid bulk cargoes.pdf
固体散货备舱及装货指南
Skuld保赔协会最近发布了固体散货备舱及装货指南，内容包括订立程租货运合同、货物宣载、向船舶发出的指令、船舱清洁标准、明确的指令和要求、在基本标准/安全/维护方面的防损、货损的常见原因，并在最后提供一些实用的建议。
备舱是散货船运输作业的一个重要方面，要求仔细规划并有效执行。如果船舱准备的不好，不但导致货物质量相关索赔，而且会引起合同索赔，例如污染、船舱进水、停租赔偿、租约纠纷等。
此外，正确理解备舱的具体要求很重要。从岸上的租船和操作团队，到船上的船长、大副及船员，在”货物运输链”上的每一个人应该熟悉相关程序，这点很重要。
详细信息请参阅附件。
