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Bulk - Shore Loading Rate Check

Shore loading-rate check against ship's max acceptable rate per BLU Code - stress-limit coordination.

Loading rateBulkBLU Code
Decision
Reduce shore rate / stop loading
Formula, assumptions, and limits

BLU Code / IMO MSC.1/Circ.1022. Ship-to-shore meeting before loading confirms rates + stoppages. Deballast speed must match cargo rate to avoid excessive bending moment / shear.

Symbol legend

SymbolMeaningUnitSource
Loader discharge ratet/hterminal data
Ship max acceptable ratet/hloading manual