2.12.2.1 GENERAL
Dry bulk cargoes other than concentrates are likely to suffer damage from
contamination by foreign matter caused by
– poorly prepared holds containing remnants from previous cargoes
– defective paint
– rust and vapour
deterioration caused by moisture from
– rain or snow during loading
– ingress of water during the voyage caused by defective hatch covers,
other vessel’s openings, defective sounding pipes, defective gaskets or
leakage through defects in the steelwork
– sweat during the voyage
heating of the cargo due to excessive moisture or a exceedingly high
fat content
heating damage due to storage of cargo on heated tanks
infestation of bulk grain, bagged rice etc.