The International Code for the Safe Carriage of Grain in bulk
This code is made mandatory through
SOLAS Chapter VI Safety of Cargoes, which states-
"Regulation 9 - Requirements for Cargo Ships Carrying Grain"1 In addition to any other applicable requirements of the present regulations, a cargo ship carrying grain shall comply with the requirements of the International Grain Code, and hold a document of authorization as required by that Code. For the purpose of this regulation, the requirements of the Code shall be treated as mandatory"
