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Veritas Petroleum Services (VPS) publish regular Bunker Alerts based entirely on fuel samples and have kindly permitted BIMCO’s Members to access this information.
The Bunker Alerts are not intended to be an evaluation of overall bunker quality in the port or area concerned, but usually highlight a specific parameter within the fuel which has raised a quality issue.
BIMCO providing information and guidance in relation to the revision of this cargo information and declaration form for the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes ( IMSBC) Code. The revised form is also available for easy downloading here.
Shipper's responsibility under SOLAS, MARPOL and the IMSBC Code and obligation relating to the cargo declaration form. Be aware that a change occurs on 1 January 2025. Amendment (Amdt) 06-21 (2022 edition) will cease to be valid. Amendment 07-23 (2023 edition), which has been in voluntary application since 1 January 2024, will enter into mandatory force on 1 January 2025. DATE Amendment 06-21 Amendment 07-23 Up to 31 December 2024 In force May be applied voluntarily From 1 January 2025 Not to be used In force
BIMCO provides a summary of the significant changes brought about by Amendment 42-24 (Amdt 42-24) to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code.
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