IMSBC

International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes Code

General info to this course

All info only refers to solid bulk cargoes Unless specified differently:

Grain is not a part of the IMSBC Code

(International Code for the Safe Carriage of Grain in Bulk (International Grain Code), 1991)

Text in slides is often shortened.

For correct text, always refer to the IMSBC Code

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Abbreviations

AoR Angle of Repose BC Code Bulk Code. Now obsolete BCSN Bulk Cargo Shipping Name IMSBC Replaces the BC Code ISPS Int. Ship & Port Facility Security Code MHB Matarial Hazardous only in Bulk TML Transportable Moisture Limit

IMSBC intro

Why?

The code: Incidents, history, BC code Training: mandatory like IMDG Code chapter 1.3
Master, deck officers, terminal staff, shore stuff, surveyors, PSC..

Who?

Structure of the Code

History

Incidents => BC code (guidelines only)

Voluntarily and not working too well

IMSBC Code (updated version of the BC Code) MANDATORY FROM 1st January 2011!

Resulted in

Resolution MSC.268(85) - On 4 December 2008

Adopts the IMSBC Code text and SOLAS amendments to Chapters VI and VII Deals with future amendments every 2 years

SOLAS amendments, ch. VI

Regulation 1-1 - Definitions For the purpose of this chapter, unless expressly provided otherwise, the following definitions shall apply: 1 IMSBC Code means the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code adopted by the Maritime Safety Committee of the Organization by resolution MSC.268(85), as may be amended by the Organization, provided that such amendments are adopted, brought into force and take effect in accordance with the provisions of article VIII of the present Convention concerning the amendment procedures applicable to the Annex other than chapter I. 2 Solid bulk cargo means any cargo, other than liquid or gas, consisting of a combination of particles, granules or any larger pieces of material generally uniform in composition, which is loaded directly into the cargo spaces of a ship without any intermediate form of containment. Regulation 1-2 Requirements for the carriage of solid bulk cargoes other than grain

The carriage of solid bulk cargoes other than grain shall be in compliance with the relevant provisions of the IMSBC Code.

Regulation 7 (BLUE CODE)

SOLAS amendments, ch. VII

Regulation 7-5 (New) Requirements for the carriage of dangerous goods in solid form in bulk

The carriage of dangerous goods in solid form in bulk shall be in compliance with the relevant provisions of the IMSBC Code, as defined in regulation VI/1-1.1.

by Resolution MSC.268(85) IMO adopted new regulations for the carriage of solid bulk cargoes, the IMSBC Code. on a voluntary basis since 2009-01-01 mandatory for all ships carrying solid bulk cargoes, from 2011-01-01

IMSBC Amendments:

International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes Code and Supplement, 2012 Edition incorporating Amendment 01-11 (Res.MSC.318(89) from 20.05.2011) update to the original IMSBC Code 2009 Mandatory from 2013-01-01

IMSBC Code 2012 - What has changed?

Changes in this edition include:

Fully updated individual schedules for solid bulk cargoes New individual schedules for such cargoes as distillers dried grains with solubles, ferrous sulphate heptahydrate, fly ash wet, granular ferrous sulphate, magnesium sulphate fertilizers and general wood products References to the most recent SOLAS amendments Updated information from the 2010 edition of the IMDG Code

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Future amendments

Every two years Amendments 02-13 to the IMSBC Code, draft only: Upcoming changes presently include:

to the codes provisions on application and implementation Certificates of test Sampling procedures and complementary test procedures for determining the possibility of liquefaction Revision of some existing schedules for cargo carriage and development of new schedules for specific cargoes

It is expected to be finalized in 2012, and the new edition published in early 2013.
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Interim Measures for Early Implementation of the Draft Amendments (02-13) to the IMSBC Code Expected to be Adopted at MSC 92 - MSC.1/Circ.1441

Due to tragic incidents with bulk cargoes,

urges contracting governments and other relevant parties to implement the draft amendments on a voluntary basis beforehand.

the draft amendments to

Section 4 are aimed at the carriage of concentrates and other dry bulk cargoes which may liquefy:

The certificates of test provided by the shipper are to be issued by an entity recognised by the Competent Authority at the port of loading The Competent Authority at the port of loading is to approve and check the implementation of the shippers procedures for ensuring that the moisture content of the cargo is less than the Transportable Moisture Limit (TML) If the cargo is to be loaded from barges, the shippers procedures are to include measures to protect the material from precipitation and water ingress The master is to be provided with a document issued by the Competent Authority confirming that it has approved the shippers procedures The shipper is to allow the vessels nominated representative to inspect, sample and test the cargo stockpiles

Section 8, in an effort to overcome the common misconception that cargo samples which do not exhibit signs of free moisture or fluid conditions following a can test always means that the cargo is safe.

The statement emphasises the possibility that the moisture content of the material may still exceed the TML if the samples remain dry.

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Environmentally Hazardous Cargoes (EHS)

If transporting EHS , as defined by IMDG Code, in chapter 2.9, which, if found by a range various of tests to be hazardous to the aquatic environment, have to be classied under the IMDG Class 9, UN 3077 or as having a Marine Pollutant as subsidiary risk. In such a cases, provisions of Marpol Annex III and Annex V has to be complied with. The relevant carriage requirements for bulk cargoes which are found to be EHS have not been specifically addressed in the IMSBC Code so the Provisional classification of solid bulk cargoes under the revised MARPOL Annex V prescribed by MEPC.1/Circ.791, from 18 October 2012, has to be used.

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Structure of the code 1/3

Foreword Section 1 - General provisions Section 2 - General loading, carriage and unloading precautions Section 3 - Safety of personnel and ship Section 4 - Assessment of acceptability of consignments for safe shipment

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Structure of the code 2/3

Section 5 - Trimming procedures Section 6 - Methods of determining the angle of repose Section 7 - Cargoes that may liquefy Section 8 - Test procedures for cargoes that may liquefy Section 9 - Materials possessing chemical hazards Section 10 - Carriage of solid wastes in bulk Section 11 - Security provisions
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Structure of the code 3/3

Section 12 - Stowage factor conversion tables Section 13 - References to related information and recommendations Appendix 1 - Individual schedules of solid bulk cargoes Appendix 2 - laboratory test procedures, associated apparatus and standards Appendix 3 - Properties of solid bulk cargoes Appendix 4 - Index

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IMSBC Code The goals

The primary aim of the IMSBC Code is to provide information on the dangers associated with certain types of solid bulk cargoes and to provide procedures to be followed when shipping solid bulk cargoes.

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Foreword

Document of Compliance S/74-II-19.4 or II-2/54.3

Differences may be applicable due to the year of build:

Cargo ships of gross tonnage 500 or more, constructed on or after 1 September 1984. Cargo ships of gross tonnage less than 500, constructed on or after 1 February 1992.

A DoC does not cover Class 6.2 and 7 Grain Code 1991
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A seperate Code for Grain in Bulk

Not everything in the IMSBC Code is mandatory

Shall -> Mandatory Should -> Recommendatory May -> Optional 1.4.2. the following provisions of this Code remain recommendatory or informative:

Security provisions (except subsection 11.1.1); Stowage factor conversion tables; References to related info and recommendations; Appendices other than appendix 1 Individual schedules of solid bulk cargoes; and part of the texts in in appendix 1.
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General provisions

1.1 Introductory note 1.2 Cargoes listed in this Code 1.3 Cargoes NOT listed in this Code 1.4 Application and implementation 1.5 Exemptions and equivalent measures 1.6 Conventions 1.7 Definitions

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General provisions

1.1 Introductory note

It should be noted that other international and national regulations exist and that those regulations may recognize all or part of the provisions of this Code. In addition, port authorities and other bodies and organizations should recognize the Code and may use it as a basis for their storage and handling bye-laws within loading and discharge areas.
Typical cargoes currently shipped in bulk, together with advice on their properties and methods of handling, are given in the schedules for individual cargoes. However, these schedules are not exhaustive and the properties attributed to the cargoes are given only for guidance.

1.2 Cargoes listed in this Code

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General provisions, 2

Consequently, before loading, it is essential to obtain current valid information from the shipper on the physical and chemical properties of the cargoes presented for shipment. The shipper shall provide appropriate information about the cargo to be shipped (see section 4.2). Where a solid bulk cargo is specifically listed in appendix 1 to this Code (individual schedules for solid bulk cargoes), it shall be transported in accordance with the provisions in its schedule in addition to the provisions in sections 1 to 10 and 11.1.1 of this Code. The master shall consider to consult the authorities at the ports of loading and discharge, as necessary, concerning the requirements which may be in force and applicable for the carriage.
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General provisions, 3

1.3 Cargoes NOT listed in this Code If a solid cargo which is not listed in appendix 1 to this Code is proposed for carriage in bulk, the shipper shall, prior to loading, provide the competent authority of the port of loading with the characteristics and properties of the cargo in accordance with section 4 of this Code. Based on the information received, the competent authority will assess the acceptability of the cargo for safe shipment. 1.3.1.1 When it is assessed that the solid bulk cargo proposed for carriage may present hazards as those defined by group A or B of this Code as defined in 1.7, advice is to be sought from the competent authorities of the port of unloading and of the flag State. The three competent authorities will set the preliminary suitable conditions for the carriage of this cargo.

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General provisions, 4

1.3.1.2 When it is assessed that the solid bulk cargo proposed for carriage presents no specific hazards for transportation, the carriage of this cargo shall be authorized. The competent authorities of the port of unloading and of the flag State shall be advised of that authorization. 1.3.2 The C.A. of the port of loading shall provide to the master a certificate stating the characteristics of the cargo and the required conditions for carriage and handling of this shipment. The C.A. of the port of loading shall also submit an application to IMO, within one year from the issue of the certificate, to incorporate this solid bulk cargo into appendix 1 of this Code. The format of this application shall be as outlined in subsection 1.3.3.

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General provisions, 5

1.4.3 In certain parts of this Code, a particular action is prescribed, but the responsibility for carrying out the action has not been specifically assigned to any particular person. It remains the exclusive right of each Government to assign this responsibility 1.5.1 When a particular provision shall be complied with, a C.A. may authorize any other provision by exemption if satisfied that such provision is at least as effective and safe as that required by this Code. Acceptance of an exemption authorized under this section by a C.A. not party to it, is subject to the discretion of that C.A. Acceptance of an exemption authorized under this section by a C.A. not party to it, is subject to the discretion of that C.A. Accordingly, prior to any shipment covered by the exemption, the recipient of the exemption shall notify other competent authorities concerned
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General provisions, 6

1.5.2 C.A.(s) which have taken the initiative with respect to the exemption: .1 shall send a copy of such exemption to IMO, which shall bring it to the attention of the Contracting Parties to SOLAS; and .2 shall take action to amend this Code to include the provisions covered by the exemption, as appropriate 1.5.3 The exemption shall be valid for max. 5 years. When the IMSBC Code is not amended the exemption may be renewed. 1.5.4 A copy of the exemption or an electronic copy thereof shall be maintained on bord each ship transporting solid bulk cargoes in accordance with the exemption, as appropriate.

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General precautions

2.1 Cargo distribution

The shipper must supply adequate information as specified in section 4 Reference is made to ships stability booklet and/or loading calculator Master shall be able to calculate stabillity Shifting is to be prevented by e.g. bulkheads Special care is to be taken with high density (heavy) cargoes
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General precautions, 2

2.2 Loading and unloading

Cargo hold inspection & preparation before loading Special attention to the bilges, bilgelines and sound pipes Ventilation should not blow cargo dust into the accomodation Dust can damage moving parts of machinery on deck as well as navigational aids

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Safety of personnel & ship

3.1 General requirements

Medical First Aid Guide

3.2 Poisoning, corrosive & asphyxiation hazards 3.3 Health hazards due to dust 3.4 Flammable atmosphere 3.5 Ventilation 3.6 Fumigation
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Bulk cargo risks

Loss of stability

loss or reduction of stability during a voyage

structural damage due to improper cargo distribution Explosions Fires Loss of oxygen Intoxication

Breaking

Chemical reactions of cargoes

(Due vapours of the cargo or fumigants)

Etc
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Assesment of acceptability

4.1 Indentification & classification 4.2 Provision of information 4.3 Certificates of test 4.4 Sampling procedures 4.5 Intervals between sampling & loading 4.6 Sampling procedures

for concentrate stockpiles

4.7 Standarized sampling procedures

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Transport Documents

4.8 Documentation

DG stowage list (manifest) Stowage plan Emergency response plan (dealing with incidents involving the cargoes) For detailed information see 4.8.3. and SOLAS 4.1.1 Each solid bulk cargo in this Code has been assigned a Bulk Cargo Shipping Name (BCSN). When a solid bulk cargo is carried by sea it shall be identified in the transport documentation by the BCSN. The BCSN shall be supplemented with the United Nations (UN) number when the cargo is dangerous goods. 4.1.2 If waste cargoes are being transported for disposal, or for processing for disposal, the name of the cargoes shall be preceded by the word "WASTE".

Document of Compliance

4.1 Identification and classification

4.2.1 The shipper shall provide the master or his representative with appropriate information on the cargo sufficiently in advance of loading to enable the precautions which may be necessary for proper stowage and safe carriage of the cargo to be put into effect. 4.2.2 Cargo information shall be confirmed in writing and by appropriate shipping documents prior to loading.
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BCSN

Bulk Cargo Shipping Name and required data form

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Trimming procedures

5.1 General provisions 5.2 Special provisions multi-deck ships 5.3 Special provions cohesive bulk cargoes 5.4 Special provions non-cohesive bulk cargoes

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AoR test Methods

6. Methods of determining the Angle of Repose

6.1 General 6.2 Recommended test methods 6.2.1 Tilting box method 6.2.2 Shipboard test method An angle of repose of a non-cohesive solid bulk material shall be measured by a method approved by the appropriate authority as required by section 4.1.4 of this Code There are various methods in use to determine the angle of repose for noncohesive solid bulk materials. The recommended test methods are:

Methods of determining the angle of repose

6.2.1 Tilting box method

This laboratory test method is suitable for non-cohesive granular materials with a grain size not greater than 10 mm (subsection 2.1 of appendix 2).

6.2.2 Shipboard test method

In the absence of a tilting box apparatus, an alternative procedure for determining the approximate angle of repose is given in subsection 2.2 of appendix 2
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AoR Shipboard test method

To determine the angle of repose, a quantity of the material to be tested is poured very carefully out of a flask onto a sheet of rough-textured paper, in such a way that a symmetrical cone is formed The necessary equipment is - a horizontal table free from vibrations; sheet of rough-textured paper onto which the material should be poured; protractor; 3-litre conical flask. Put the sheet of paper on the table. Split 10 litre of the material to be tested into three sub-samples and test each in the following way: Pour two thirds of the sub-sample (i.e., 2 litre) onto the sheet, producing a starting cone. The remainder of this sub-sample is then poured very carefully from a height of a few millimetres on top of the cone Care should be taken that the cone will be built up symmetrically. This may be achieved by revolving the flask slowly close around the top of the cone when pouring When measuring, care should be taken that the protractor does not touch the cone; otherwise this may result in sliding of the material and spoil the test The angle has to be measured at four places around the cone, about 90 degrees apart. This test should be repeated on the other two sub-Samples Calculations The angle of repose is taken as the mean of the 12 measurements and is reported to half a degree. This figure can be converted to the tilting box value as follows: At = As + 3 At = angle of repose according to the tilting box test As = angle of repose according to the survey test

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Solid Bulk Cargo Groups:

Group A Cargo consist of the cargoes which may liquefy if shipped with moisture content in excess of their transportable moisture limit;

shall only be accepted for loading when the actual moisture content of the cargo is less than its TML;

Group B Cargo consists of cargoes which possess a chemical hazard which could give rise to a dangerous situation on a ship and harm persons or enviroment (MHB, IMDG, EHS) Group C Cargo neither group A or B
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Cargoes that may liquefy

7.1 Introduction 7.2 Condition of hazard 7.3 Provisions 7.3.1 General 7.3.2 Specially constructed or fitted ships

Test procedures 8.1 General 8.2 Measuring moisture content 8.3 Determining the TML 8.4 Liquefaction test for master
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Chemical hazards

9.1 General 9.2 Classification 9.2.2 Class 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 6.1, 7, 8, 9 9.2.3 MHB 9.3 Stowage & segregation

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Solid wastes

10.1 Preamble 10.2 Definitions Dumping, incineration, other disposal 10.3 applicabillity 10.4 Transboundary movements (Basel convention) 10.5 Documentation Waste movement document 10.6 Classification 10.7 Stowage & handling as schedule 1-9 & Group B requirements 10.8 Segregation as 9.3.3 & 9.3.4 10.9 Accident procedures

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11. Security

This is recommendatory only 11.1 Provisions company, ship and port 11.2 Provisions for shore-side personnel

Includes training requirements

11.3 High-consequence cargoes

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Stowage factor, References

12. Stowage factor conversion

A table to translate Cubic metres per metric tonn to cubic feet per long ton And vice versa
SOLAS IMDG Code FSS Code MFAG Load line convention Basel convention MSC circulaires and resolutions

References:

Safe use of pesticides Entering enclosed spaces

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Individual schedules of solid bulk cargoes

Appendix 1

244 pages varying from 1 (Alfalfa) upto 9 (Coal) pages per product Total almost 150 different products

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Labratory test procedures

Appendix 2

1. Materials that may liquiefy

flow table test, penetration test, Proctor / Fagerberg test

2. Determining Angle of Repose 3. Standards used in test 4. Exothermic decomposition of fertilizers 5. Resistance to detonation 6. Self heating of charcoal Associated apparatus
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Properties of solid bulk cargoes

Appendix 3 1. Non-cohesive cargoes

Prior to completion of loading, the angle of repose of the materials to be loaded should be determined (6) so as to determine which provisions of this Code relating to trimming apply (5). Non-cohesive cargoes shall be carried according to the provisions applicable to the stowage of grain cargoes. AII cargoes other than those listed in this appendix are cohesive, and the use of the angle of repose is, therefore, not appropriate. Cargoes not listed should be treated as cohesive until otherwise shown.

2. Cargoes which may liquefy 3. Precautions for the cargoes which may possess a chemical hazard List and additional provisions, use of MFAG.
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INDEX

APPENDIX 4 Lists

MATERIAL (Solid Bulk Shipping Names) GROUP (A, B, C) REFERENCES

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Supplement

BLU Code

Code of Practice for the Safe Loading and Unloading of Bulk Carriers BLU Manual

Manual on loading and unloading of solid bulk cargoes for terminal representatives

Uniform method of measurement of the density of bulk cargoes

MSC/Circ. 908 (4 June 1999)

Lists of solid bulk cargoes for which a fixed gas fire-extinguishing system may be exempted or for which a fixed gas fire extinguishing system is ineffective

MSC/Circ.1146 (75 December 2004) Resolution A.864(20) (adopted on 27-11-1997) REVISED by

Recommendations for entering enclosed spaces aboard ships

A 27/Res.1050 on 20 December 2011

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Segregation 9.3.3 IMSBC

7.6.3.5 (IMDG) Segregation between bulk materials possessing chemical hazards and dangerous goods in packaged form: Unless otherwise required in this Code or in the IMSBC Code, segregation between bulk materials possessing chemical hazards and dangerous goods in packaged form shall be in accordance with the following table Numbers and symbols relate to the following terms, as defined in this chapter: 1 Away from 2 Separated from 3 Separated by a complete compartment or hold from 4 Separated longitudinally by an intervening complete compartment or hold from X The segregation, if any, is shown in the Dangerous Goods List in this Code or the individual entries in the IMSBC Code .

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Segregation 9.3.3 IMSBC, table

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9.3.4 Segregation between solid bulk cargoes possessing chemical hazards

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Numbers relate to the following segregation terms 2:

2 "Separated from":

In different holds when stowed under deck. Provided an intervening deck is resistant to fire and liquid, a vertical separation, i.e. in different compartments, may be accepted as equivalent to this segregation.
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Numbers relate to the following segregation terms 3:

3 "Separated by a complete compartment or hold from":

Either a vertical or a horizontal separation. If the decks are not resistant to fire and liquid, then only a longitudinal separation, i.e. by an intervening complete compartment, is acceptable.
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Numbers relate to the following segregation terms X:

Segregation, if any, is shown in the individual schedules in this Code.

For 1 and 2:

RED referent material GRAY incompatibile material

Deck resistant to liquid and fire Vertical lines represent transverse watertight bulkheads between cargo spaces.
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Thank you.

Questions?

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