IMSBC Code webinar
Overview
On 21 October 2015, BIMCO held a one-hour long webinar session on the IMSBC Code, highlighting two very relevant issues for members; i.e. on “How to carry bulk cargoes safely – a shared risk?” and “ What is it – identifying cargo hazards under the IMSBC Code”.
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20 October 2015
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Crew Issues
All vessels must have cleared Canadian Customs PRIOR to berthing at Squamish Terminals. All Canada Border Security Agency (CBSA) restrictions apply.
All crew changes must be prearranged by the vessel agent and incoming crews must have cleared Canadian Customs.
Crew must carry vessel ID and be listed on the vessel supplied crew list. Any Canada Border Security Agency (CBSA) restrictions apply.
All crew changes must be prearranged by the vessel agent and incoming crews must have cleared Canadian Customs.
Crew must carry vessel ID and be listed on the vessel supplied crew list. Any Canada Border Security Agency (CBSA) restrictions apply.
Repairs - details and contacts
Mountain Manufacturing 2002 Limited
1-90 Harbour Avenue
North Vancouver, B.C. V7J 2 E1
Att.: Peter Corles
Notes
Squamish is located 60 km north of Vancouver, B.C., along Highway 99; and because of good berthing facilities, supply, deliveries and minor repairs take place regularly while vessel is alongside.
Supplies
Fresh Water: Available
Bunkering: Available, but prior arrangement is necessary for delivery by road tanker.
Stores: Available in moderate quantities from Squamish
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Repair facilities - Quick list
Cargo Handling Facilities
Extensive dockside rail track which extends into all three warehouses for railcar unloading at the Squamish Terminals.
Unloading ramp at mill site for rail cars, barges and a ferry slip.
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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.
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