Want to know the IMSBC Code in 5 minutes?

Published: 15 June 2023

How does the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code work? When is it applicable? What are the things you need to look out for in the Code? Find your answers here in our BIMCO basic IMSBC Code Step-by-Step User Chart Guide which gives you a good overview of the requirements of the IMSBC Code.

We often get enquiries from members about the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code. Examples are:

What are the classification groups?

How are grain cargoes classified?

What are the IMSBC Code carriage requirements for bagged ammonium nitrate-based fertilizers?

What are MHB (materials hazardous only when transported in bulk) and HME (harmful to the marine environment) cargoes?

How to use the Bulk Cargo Shipping Name

Not finding a cargo in the code.

Some members are new to the code, some are familiar with some but not all requirements, and some need help with the application of the code.

That’s why we have the BIMCO Basic IMSBC Code Step-by-Step user chart guide which helps you to understand:

The Basics

IMSBC Code Classification Groups

Miscellaneous information such as source of information pertaining to pesticides, fumigation, loading plans

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