Marine Orders - Part 34: Solid bulk cargoes, Issue 5 (Order No. 7 of 2003)
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3 Interpretation
3.1 In this Part, unless otherwise provided or unless the context otherwise requires, words and phrases have the same meaning as they have in the BC Code.
3.2 In this Part, a reference to the physical or chemical characteristics of a material means the physical or chemical characteristics in the 'as provided for shipment' condition of that material.
3.3 A reference in the BC Code to the competent authority is to be taken to mean the Chief Marine Surveyor.
3.4 In this Part:
headings and sub-headings are part of the Part;
the Appendix is part of the Part;
a footnote is not part of the Part, but may provide additional information or guidance in applying the Part.