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

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

(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/uksi/2022/1218/regulation/16 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/merchant-shipping-additional-safety-measures-for-bulk-carriers-regulations-2022/regulation-16
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