# The Merchant Shipping (Additional Safety Measures for Bulk Carriers) Regulations 2022, Regulation 16: Solid bulk cargo density declaration


(1) Prior to loading solid bulk cargo on bulk carriers of 150 metres in length or more, the shipper must—
(a) declare the density of the cargo in writing; and
(b) provide that information to the master or to the master’s representative.
(2) A bulk carrier to which regulation 14 (structural and other requirements for bulk carriers) applies and which is carrying cargo with a declared cargo density within the range of 1,250 kg/m3 to 1,780 kg/m3 inclusive, must either—
(a) have the density of the cargo verified by an accredited testing organisation; or
(b) comply with all the requirements of these Regulations applicable to the carriage of solid bulk cargo having a density of 1,780 kg/m3 and above.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2022/9780348236569/regulation/16 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-merchant-shipping-additional-safety-measures-for-bulk-carriers-regulations-2022/regulation-16
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