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         * review of decisions.

9 Equivalents
       (1)A person may apply for approval to use an equivalent in accordance with the application process set out in Marine Order 1 (Administration) 2013.
       (2) AMSA may approve use of an equivalent only if satisfied that:
(a) it would be at least as effective as compliance with the requirement to which the equivalent is an alternative; and
(b) approving the use of the equivalent would not contravene SOLAS.
Division 2 Requirements for bulk carriers

10 Vessels primarily carrying dry cargoes in bulk
       (1)A bulk carrier that primarily carries dry cargo in bulk must comply with Chapter XII.
Note   For consideration of the meaning of bulk carrier — see paragraphs 1.3 and 1.4 of IMO Resolution MSC.277(85).
       (2)However, a vessel is not required to comply with Chapter XII if:
(a) it is constructed after 31 December 2008; and
(b) it is dedicated to carrying woodchips, cement, fly ash or sugar in bulk; and
(c) the loading and unloading of the cargo is not carried out by grabs heavier than 10 tonnes, power shovels or other means likely to damage a cargo hold structure; and
(d) it has a statement for carrying dry cargoes in bulk.

11 Vessels occasionally carrying dry cargoes in bulk
       (1)A vessel mentioned in paragraph 1.6 of IMO Resolution MSC.277(85) that is constructed after 30 June 2010 must:
(a) meet the requirements of that paragraph; and
(b) have a statement for carrying dry cargoes in bulk.
       (2) A vessel mentioned in paragraph 1.7 of IMO Resolution MSC.277(85) that is constructed after 30 June 2010 must:
(a) meet the requirements of that paragraph; and
(b) have a statement for carrying dry cargoes in bulk.

12 Notification requirement for solid bulk cargoes
       A person who intends to ship a solid bulk cargo with a density of at least 1780 kg/m3 must include that information in any notice of intention to ship solid bulk cargo required to be given under Marine Order 34 (Solid bulk cargoes) 2007.

13 Loading requirements for solid bulk cargoes
       (1)A master or owner of a vessel must not load the vessel with solid bulk cargo of a density of at least 1780 kg/m3 if:
(a) regulation 6 of Chapter XII applies to the vessel; and
(b) the vessel does not comply with that regulation.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
       (2)A master or owner of a vessel must not load the vessel with solid bulk cargo of a density of at least 1780 kg/m3 if:
(a) regulation 7 of Chapter XII applies to the