International Grain Code

Question 1

When must intact stability requirements for a ship carrying grain be met?

Answer 1

• At all times throughout the voyage and taking into account assumed grain shift

Question 2

What are the stability requirements for angle of heel for grain shift?

Answer 2

• θ of heel not greater then 12° or not greater then θDEI whichever is lesser

Question 3

What are the stability requirements for RDS for grain shift?

Answer 3

• RDS not < 0.075 mr
• Measured from Angle of heel due to grain shift to max difference between ordinates, 40° or angle of flooding whichever is lesser

Question 4

What are the stability requirements for minimum initial GM?

Answer 4

not < 0.30 m