Q. Describe contents of BCH Code.
A. The Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk is applicable for chemical tankers constructed before 01-July-1986. Content as described below:
Course Content
CHAPTER - III. Safety Equipment And Related Considerations / A. Ventilation In Cargo-Handling Spaces
CHAPTER - IV. Special Requirements
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4.1. Carbon Di-sulphide
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4.2. Diethyl Ether
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4.3. Sulphur (Molten)
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4.4. Acetone Cyanohydrin And Lactonitrile Solution (80% Or Less)
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4.5. Phosphorus, Yellow Or White
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4.6. Motor Fuel Anti-Knock Compounds (Containing Lead Alkyds)
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4.7. Propylene Oxide And Mixtures Of Ethylene Oxide/ Propylene Oxide With An Ethylene Oxide Content Of Not More Than 30% By Weight
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4.8. Acids
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4.9. Toxic Products
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4.10. Cargoes Protected By Additives
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4.11. Cargoes Which Have A Vapour Pressure Greater Than 1.033 Kp/cm2 At 37.88 C
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4.12. Materials Of Construction
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4.13. Cargo Pump-Rooms
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4.14. Overflow Control (Alternative 1)
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4.14. Overflow Control (Alternative 2)
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4.15. Cargo Contamination
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4.16. Samples Taken From Chemical Cargoes
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4.17. Respiratory And Eye Protection
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4.18. Cargoes Not To Be Exposed To Excessive Heat
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4.19. Ammonium Nitrate Solution, 93% Or Less
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4.20. Hydrogen Peroxide Solutions
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4.21. Sodium Chlorate Solution, 50% Or Less
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4.22. Alkyl (C7 – C9) Nitrates, All Isomers
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4.23. Temperature Sensors
- 4.1. Carbon Di-sulphide
- 4.2. Diethyl Ether
- 4.3. Sulphur (Molten)
- 4.4. Acetone Cyanohydrin And Lactonitrile Solution (80% Or Less)
- 4.5. Phosphorus, Yellow Or White
- 4.6. Motor Fuel Anti-Knock Compounds (Containing Lead Alkyds)
- 4.7. Propylene Oxide And Mixtures Of Ethylene Oxide/ Propylene Oxide With An Ethylene Oxide Content Of Not More Than 30% By Weight
- 4.8. Acids
- 4.9. Toxic Products
- 4.10. Cargoes Protected By Additives
- 4.11. Cargoes Which Have A Vapour Pressure Greater Than 1.033 Kp/cm2 At 37.88 C
- 4.12. Materials Of Construction
- 4.13. Cargo Pump-Rooms
- 4.14. Overflow Control (Alternative 1)
- 4.14. Overflow Control (Alternative 2)
- 4.15. Cargo Contamination
- 4.16. Samples Taken From Chemical Cargoes
- 4.17. Respiratory And Eye Protection
- 4.18. Cargoes Not To Be Exposed To Excessive Heat
- 4.19. Ammonium Nitrate Solution, 93% Or Less
- 4.20. Hydrogen Peroxide Solutions
- 4.21. Sodium Chlorate Solution, 50% Or Less
- 4.22. Alkyl (C7 – C9) Nitrates, All Isomers
- 4.23. Temperature Sensors