Cargo-hazard knowledge and the can test
Applicability: Section 8A covers solid bulk cargo other than grain. Apply the cargo-specific conditions and vessel limitations in this entry.
What is being checked
Officers understand cargo risks and the limits of screening tests.
Ready on board
0 / 6 checkedCheck the vessel’s actual procedures, equipment and records against these points from RISQ 3.2.
Practice questions
Preparation prompts derived from this entry, not an official inspector interview script.
1Can a dry can test replace cargo certificates and laboratory tests?
No. The source warns that moisture may still exceed TML even if the sample remains dry.
2What is the can test useful for?
An auxiliary warning of possible flow; a concerning result triggers further laboratory investigation.
Where a finding may arise
Missing evidence or defects inconsistent with the checks above may prevent a satisfactory answer. These are preparation concerns derived from the question, not explicit additional finding criteria or reported past observations.
Past observations for practice
Anonymised reports, manually reviewed before publication. These are reported experiences, not additional inspection requirements.
No reviewed observations have been added for this entry.
Share an observation for private review
Remove vessel, company and inspector names, report numbers, exact dates and confidential information. Do not paste a complete inspection report.
Source clarification
The can-test summary is not an independent cargo-acceptance criterion or substitute for representative sampling and applicable Code requirements.
References and source status
RightShip Inspection Ship Questionnaire, November 2025, version 3.2. Section 8A, page 115, reference 8.11.
The explanation, checklist and practice answer derive from the supplied questionnaire. Reported observations are separately contributed and manually reviewed; they are not official RISQ guidance.
Independent DeepDraft preparation guide, based on the supplied RISQ 3.2 questionnaire. Not an official RightShip product or inspection report.