The UK P&I Club offers the following advice to ship owners and charterers who load grains at ports in Washington and Oregon.
Loading grain in the Pacific Northwest can be a real test of patience. For ship owners not familiar with the Pacific Northwest where it rains approximately 150 to 180 days per year, with rain totals averaging 40 inches per year, it is important to maximize loading during periods of light rain and prevent vessel delays while avoiding water damage to the cargo during periods of heavy rain.
See attached file: Loading Grain Cargoes in the Pacific Northwest – USA.pdf
太平洋西北岸谷物装载 – 美国
UK保赔协会为在华盛顿(Washington)和俄勒冈(Oregon)各港口装运谷物的船东以及租船人提供如下建议。
在太平洋西北岸装载谷物极其考验耐心。该地区年平均降雨天数为150~180天，年平均降雨量达40英寸。不熟悉该地区气候的船东，应注意在小雨时加快装船速度，避免船期延误。同时，避免在雨量较大时装船，以免货物湿损。
详细信息请参阅附件。
