General Instructions Regarding Damage to Cargo

Stating the obvious, prior to commence loading the cargo holds need to be thoroughly cleaned and prepared.
If the cargo consists of steel or any other cargo sensitive to water/salt/humidity, ensure that:
• the holds are cleaned with fresh water only;
• are completely dry before loading;
• Grease hatch-cover sealing in regular intervals.
State each individual step of all preparations, including date and hour in the deck-log, for example, but not limited to
• Sweeping;
• Bilge cleaning and cleaning ventilator casing;
• Washing with fresh/salt water;
• Any other action taken;
• Final inspection by Captain/Chief officer.
Please, ensure that all water ballast tanks will undergo pressure tests at regular time intervals, particularly prior to loading water-sensitive bulk and steel cargoes!!!