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Class notation for ships with cargo holds strengthened for grab handling.

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Purpose

This class notation is intended to prevent cargo holds from being damaged by grabs during the loading and unloading of bulk cargoes.

Benefits

By obtaining the IB-X notation, the customer will improve the safety of the vessel and increase the strength of the cargo hold area that is exposed to rough treatment by loading and discharging equipment.

Features

Depending on the area strengthened, the ship will be assigned the class notation IB-1, IB-2 or IB-3, where:

  • IB-1 covers strengthening of the inner bottom

  • IB-2 covers strengthening of the inner bottom and the lower part of the transverse bulkheads

  • IB-3 covers strengthening of the inner bottom and the lower part of the transverse and longitudinal bulkheads