Intercargo supported and participated in the Royal Institute of Naval Architects' (RINA) conference "Design and Operation of Bulk Carriers" in Athens in October 2009. In line with the theme adopted by our technical committee (CASTEC) we presented a paper reviewing recently regulatory developments and operational practice that has an impact on bulk carrier design.
Bulk Carrier Regulatory and Operational Challenges
Summary: This paper reviews recent regulatory developments and operational practice that have an impact upon bulk carrier design, including: changes to the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargo Code (IMSBC Code) and its forthcoming mandatory application; the entering into effect of MARPOL Annex V special areas and the consequences for the handling of cargo residue and hold washing water; and operational pressure to load at high rates in a short time frame and the potential consequences, including the recent review of the BLU Code. In discussing these issues the importance of operational experience being utilised in ship design and regulatory development is emphasised.
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