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BLU Manual, 2008 Edition

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BLU Manual, 2008 Edition

£12.00

ISBN: 9789280114928
Published by: IMO
Language: English
IMO Ref:I267E

Blu Code including Blu Manual 2011 Edition now available

In response to the continuing loss of ships carrying solid bulk cargoes, sometimes without trace and with heavy loss of life, the Code of Safe Practice for the Safe Loading and Unloading of Bulk Carriers (BLU Code) was developed by IMO as one of a number of measures to enhance the operational and structural safety of bulk carriers. It was adopted as a recommendatory instrument by the Organization’s Assembly at its twentieth session in November 1997.

Possible stress and damage imposed by cargo handling throughout the life of a ship was considered to be a possible contributory cause of structural failure of bulk carriers, leading to casualties and losses. The purpose of the BLU Code, therefore, is to provide guidance to ship masters of bulk carriers, terminal operators and other parties for the safe handling, loading and unloading of solid bulk cargoes.

To augment the BLU Code, the BLU Manual is intended to provide more detailed guidance to Terminal Representatives (as defined in the BLU Code) and others involved in the
handling of solid bulk cargoes, including those responsible for the training of personnel.