9 Loading of grain

9.1 Notice of intention to load grain

9.1.1 Subject to 9.1.2, at least 72 hours prior to the time loading of grain is intended to commence, a notice of intention to load grain is to be lodged by an approved method for each port where grain is to be loaded, providing the following information:[9]

(a) name of ship; and
(b) country of registry; and
(c) IMO number; and
(d) type of ship; and
(e) year keel laid; and
(f) gross tonnage; and
(g) summer deadweight; and
(h) summer draft; and
(i) sailing draft; and
(j) agent (for cargo) and contact details; and
(k) approving authority for document of authorization and date of approval; and
(l) an indication that the stability booklet provides for trimmed and untrimmed ends; and
(m) grain cargo details—type of grain, tonnes to be loaded (approx), stowage factor, percentage full for each hold; [\[10\]](#_ftn10) and
(n) worst condition heeling moments and maximum allowable heeling moments; and
(o) maximum angle of heel, as applicable; and
(p) port, location and time vessel will be available for inspection; and
(q) time loading is intended to commence; and
(r) next port of call; and
(s) name of master.

9.1.2 A surveyor may approve a notification period less than the period of 72 hours referred to in 9.1.1 on request of the master.

9.2 Loading grain

9.2.1 Subject to 9.2.2, the master of a ship must not permit grain to be loaded onto the ship if :

(a) notice has not been given in accordance with 9.1; or
(b) a surveyor has advised the master that an inspection of the ship is required.

This is a penal provision.

9.2.2 If a surveyor has advised the master that an inspection of the ship is required, the loading may commence on the advice of the surveyor following the inspection.