Misc Questions and Answers

 

‎1) Requirement for carriage of loadicator onboard cargo ships ?
2) testing and certification procedure for the approved loadicator?

Bulk carriers are required to have this as per solas chapter 11...it shld b approved by classification society..

Onboard testing comprises of checking test conditions n predefined sf/bm values.. Before getting approved, the loadicator is tested to the requirement and norms of the concerned classification societ

 

 Chk class req 4 loadicator, it is req by Solas Ch XII , reg 11 shall be fitted with a loading instrument capable of providing information on the ship’s stability in the intact condition. The computer
software shall be approved for stability calculations by the Administration and shall be provided with standard conditions for testing purposes relating to the approved stability information.

What is LOI ???

Guarantee from the shipper or consignee to indemnify carrier for costs and/or loss, if any, in order to obtain favorable action by carrier, e.g. sometimes, it is used to allow consignee to take delivery of goods without surrendering B/L which has been delayed or become lost (for straight consignment case).