Stress hazard forces ban on alternate hold loads

摘要

Loading in alternate holds will be barred under SOLAS for certain bulkers, as of 1 July. The move resulted from industry concern about the stresses involved in bulk carrier loading. In particular, the spotlight is on seven-hold and nine-hold bulk carriers, typically Panamax and larger. Stresses caused by loading in alternate holds predominantly occur when a ship is involved in the same trade voyage in and voyage out.