Cargo Care

Checklist: Seed
Cake
Have you received a declaration and
ACTION TO START supporting certification?

BE TAKEN Yes No
Do not load
WHEN Does it contain one of the
DEALING following BCSNs?

WITH SEED Yes No

CAKE BCSN: Seed Cake BCSN: Seed Cake BCSN: Seed Cake UN2217
BCSN: Seed Cake & other
residues of processed oily
BCSN: Seed Cake
& other residues
UN1386(a) UN1386(b) of processed oily vegetables
vegetables GROUP B
Seed Cake examples GROUP C

include: Soya bean Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

meal, sunflower seed
meal, expeller, palm The IMSBC
code states
DOES
DOCUMENTATION
DOES
DOCUMENTATION
DOES
DOCUMENTATION
DOES DOCUMENTATION STATE
If it is solvent extracted or
that this STATE STATE STATE
kernel expeller and should not be If it is solvent extracted that the cargo is solvent If it is solvent extracted
mechanically expelled.
If solvent extracted it is
carried in bulk
pellets. This checklist without special
or mechanically
expelled.
extracted.
That the cargo is
or mechanically
expelled.
substantially free from flammable
solvents.
permission
should be used in from the
competent
If solvent extracted it is
substantially free from
substantially free from
flammable solvents
If solvent extracted it is
substantially free from
Has been tested as per section 9.2.2
of the Code and proven not to be a
flammable solvents. flammable solvents. IMDG Class 4.2 cargo.
conjunction with authority.
It contains not more than
That it contains not more
than 1.5% oil and not It has been tested as per Has been tested as per section
10% of oil and when the more than 11% moisture section 9.2.2 of the Code 9.2.3.3 of the Code and is not MHB
the ship operator’s No amount of moisture is The actual oil and proven not to be a IMDG (SH).
higher than 10%, not Class been tested as per That the cargo has been tested and
procedures and the more than 20% oil and
moisture content of the
cargo, not the section 9.2.3.3 of the meets the requirements for
moisture combined. contracted specification. Code and found to be exemption of UN1386(b) and
IMSBC code. The actual oil and It has been tested as per MHB (SH). UN2217.
moisture content of the section 9.2.2 and is The actual oil and moisture content
No cargo, not the declared as class 4.2 of the cargo, not the contracted
contracted specification. specification.
It has been tested as per That the cargo is one of the
section 9.2.2 and is following:
declared as class 4.2 Rape seed meal, rape seed pellets,
soya bean meal, cotton seed meal
and sunflower seed meal
Yes Yes Yes containing not more than 4% oil
and 15% oil and moisture
combined.
Citrus pulp pellets containing not
Does the vessel’s document of compliance for hazardous cargo allow carriage more than 2.5% oil and 14% oil and
of this product? moisture combined.
No Corn gluten meal containing not
Yes Yes Yes more than 11% oil and 23.6% oil and
moisture combined.
Corn gluten feed pellets containing
GO TO GO TO GO TO not more than 5.2% oil and 17.8% oil
and moisture combined.
PAGE 2 PAGE 3 PAGE 4 Beet pulp pellets containing not
more 2.8% oil and 15% oil and
Do not moisture combined.
load Rape seed meal, rape seed pellets,
soya bean meal, cotton seed meal,
No sunflower seed meal containing not
more than 1.5% and not more than
11% moisture.

Note:
Consider appointing a local surveyor to assist with document checks and cargo inspection/
monitoring.
Actual oil and moisture content and exemptions may be provided on separate documents.
All references to the IMSBC code Amendment 05-19 (2020 Edition)
MHB(SH) - Material Hazardous in Bulk Self Heating.
Class 4.2 - Flammable solids (as per IMDG Code).

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 Cargo Care Checklist:
Seed Cake (cont.)
ACTION TO Seed Cake 1386(b)
BE TAKEN 01 PRIOR TO LOADING
WHEN Holds are clean and dry ..............................................................................................................................................
DEALING

Hatches confirmed as weathertight .....................................................................................................................
Bilges are dry and non return valves confirmed as operational ................................................................
WITH SEED Equipment and procedures in place to enable crew to check the cargo temperature at various
CAKE
depths in the stow ........................................................................................................................................................
If the planned interval between the commencement of loading and the completion of final
Seed Cake examples discharge exceeds 5 days, the cargo must be carried in a cargo hold equipped with carbon
dioxide or inert gas systems.....................................................................................................................................
include: Soya bean
Electrical equipment in the vicinity of the cargo suitable for use in an explosive atmosphere ...
meal, sunflower seed
Hold lighting electrically isolated.............................................................................................................................
meal, expeller, palm No smoking signs posted on deck.........................................................................................................................
kernel expeller and Cargo hold vents fitted with spark arresting screens.....................................................................................
pellets. This checklist
should be used in Note:
conjunction with
the ship operator’s Cargo should not be loaded in precipitation.
procedures and the 02 ON PASSAGE Take temperature at varying depths
IMSBC code. throughout the stow
Yes

Is the temperature over 55oC?

Yes

Increase monitoring frequency and

consider seeking expert assistance

Yes

Is the temperature continuing to rise?

Yes

Has ventilation been stopped? Stop ventilation

Yes No

Is the cargo solvent extracted?

Alongside expert
Yes No assistance consider
injecting CO2 or inert
Continue to monitor gas into the hold.
alongside expert Is the cargo apparently actually on fire?
assistance
No Yes

Note:
Use surface ventilation as required to prevent sweat.

Warning
Be aware of the increased risk of self-heating if using mechanical ventilation.
DO NOT enter holds or adjacent spaces until they are known to be safe!

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 Cargo Care Checklist:
Seed Cake (cont.)
ACTION TO Seed Cake UN2217
BE TAKEN 01 PRIOR TO LOADING
WHEN Holds are clean and dry ..............................................................................................................................................
DEALING

Hatches confirmed as weathertight .....................................................................................................................
Bilges are dry and non return valves confirmed as operational ................................................................
WITH SEED Equipment and procedures in place to enable crew to check the cargo temperature at
CAKE
various depths in the stow ........................................................................................................................................
If the planned interval between the commencement of loading and the completion of final
Seed Cake examples discharge exceeds 5 days, the cargo must be carried in a cargo hold equipped with carbon
dioxide or inert gas systems.....................................................................................................................................
include: Soya bean
Electrical equipment in the vicinity of the cargo suitable for use in an explosive atmosphere ....
meal, sunflower seed
Hold lighting electrically isolated.............................................................................................................................
meal, expeller, palm No smoking signs posted on deck ........................................................................................................................
kernel expeller and Cargo hold vents fitted with spark arresting screens ....................................................................................
pellets. This checklist
should be used in Note:
conjunction with Cargo should not be loaded in precipitation.
the ship operator’s
procedures and the 02 ON PASSAGE Take temperature at varying depths
IMSBC code. throughout the stow
Yes

Is the temperature over 55oC?

Yes

Increase monitoring frequency &

consider seeking expert assistance
Yes

Is the temperature continuing to rise?

Yes

Has ventilation been stopped? Stop ventilation

Yes No

Is the cargo apparently actually on fire? Continue to monitor

alongside expert
Yes No assistance

Alongside expert assistance consider

injecting CO2 or equivalent into the hold.

Note:
Use surface ventilation as required to prevent sweat.

Warning
Be aware of the increased risk of self-heating if using mechanical ventilation.
DO NOT enter holds or adjacent spaces until they are known to be safe!

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Cargo Care Checklist:

Seed Cake (cont.)
ACTION TO Seed Cakes and Other Residues of Processed Oily
BE TAKEN Vegetables GROUP B
WHEN 01 PRIOR TO LOADING
DEALING Holds are clean and dry ..............................................................................................................................................

WITH SEED

Hatches confirmed as weathertight .....................................................................................................................
Bilges are dry and non return valves confirmed as operational ................................................................
CAKE Cargo temperature immediately prior to loading not higher than either 55oC or the ambient
temp +10oC, whichever is lower ..............................................................................................................................
Seed Cake examples Risk assessment complete that considers all sources of ignition in the vicinity and
include: Soya bean measures in place to avoid dust ignition. ............................................................................................................
meal, sunflower seed Any blowers used should be earthed ...................................................................................................................
meal, expeller, palm All piping electrically continuous or earthed......................................................................................................
Crew issued with PPE to protect against exposure to dust.........................................................................
kernel expeller and
Hold lighting electrically isolated.............................................................................................................................
pellets. This checklist
No smoking signs posted on deck .......................................................................................................................
should be used in Cargo hold vents fitted with spark arresting screens ....................................................................................
conjunction with
the ship operator’s Note:
procedures and the Cargo should not be loaded in precipitation.
IMSBC code.
02 ON PASSAGE Take temperature at varying depths
throughout the stow
Yes
Disclaimer
The purpose of this publication is to Is the temperature over 55oC?
provide a source of information Yes
which is additional to that available
to the maritime industry from Increase monitoring frequency &
regulatory, advisory, and consider seeking expert assistance
consultative organisations. Whilst Yes
care is taken to ensure the accuracy
of any information made available Is the temperature continuing to rise?
no warranty of accuracy is given and
Yes
users of that information are to be
responsible for satisfying Has ventilation been stopped? Stop ventilation
themselves that the information is
Yes No
relevant and suitable for the
purposes to which it is applied. In no Is the cargo solvent extracted?
circumstances whatsoever shall Alongside expert
North be liable to any person Yes No assistance consider
injecting CO2 or
whatsoever for any loss or damage Continue to monitor Is the cargo apparently actually on fire? equivalent into the
whensoever or howsoever arising alongside expert hold.
out of or in connection with the assistance No Yes
supply (including negligent supply)
or use of information.
Note:
Unless the contrary is indicated, all
articles are written with reference to Use surface ventilation as required to prevent sweat.
English Law. However it should be
noted that the content of this
publication does not constitute legal Warning
advice and should not be construed
as such. Members should contact To prevent self heating, be cautious when using mechanical ventilation.
North for specific advice on
DO NOT enter holds or adjacent spaces until they are known to be safe!
particular matters.

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