Density of cargo where given which density of cargo u can carry?

Answer

Where is Cargo Density Given?

1. Certificate of Fitness (COF) / International Certificate of Fitness for the Carriage of Liquefied Gases in Bulk: Specifies the maximum permissible density of the cargo the vessel is structurally designed to carry.

2. Cargo Manifest / Bill of Lading / Certificate of Quality: Provided by the shipper/terminal before loading, indicating the actual density of the current cargo at a specific reference temperature.

3. Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS): Provides generic density data for handling and safety.

Which Density of Cargo Can You Carry?

• You can carry any cargo whose density is equal to or less than the maximum permissible design cargo density specified in your vessel’s Certificate of Fitness (COF) and Loading Manual.

• If you must carry a cargo with a density exceeding the design limit, you can only do so under strict conditions: reducing the filling volume of the tanks (partial filling) so that the total structural load limits (t/m2) on the tank inner bottom and bulkheads are not exceeded, and verifying the condition using the approved loading computer.