Significant Amendments were applied to the International Code for the Safe Carriage of Grain in Bulk , effective from 1 January 2026 , adopted by the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) in 23 May 2024 under Resolution MSC.552(108). The amendments introduce: The new class of loading condition for Bulk Carriers is described as " specially suitable compartment, partly filled in way of the hatch opening, with ends untrimmed ." Port authorities will require: Grain Loading Booklet or Addendum, Document of Authorization, and Grain Stability Calculation results for ships loading grain under the new conditions The amendment is not mandatory unless ships carry grain under the new loading conditions . This amendment significantly increases your Bulk Carriers Loading Flexibility .
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