IMSBC Code Shipper Responsibility and Cargo Declaration Form

Shipper's responsibility under SOLAS, MARPOL and the IMSBC Code and obligation relating to the cargo declaration form. 

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• Solid bulk cargo
• IMSBC Code

BIMCO Basic IMSBC Code Step-by-Step User Guide Chart

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• IMSBC Code

Angle of Repose –Understanding and Use in the IMSBC Code

BIMCO provides advice on how the angle of repose information in the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes ( IMSBC ) Code is to be used correctly and why it is critical for safe transport of solid bulk cargoes.  

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• Solid bulk cargo

IMSBC Code group A and B cargoes

A Group A and B cargo is one which may liquefy/dynamically separate ( Group A) and possess chemical hazards ( Group B). Note:  Group A cargoes are cargoes which possess a hazard due to moisture that may result in liquefaction or dynamic separation if shipped at a moisture content in excess of their transportable moisture limit. Group B cargoes are cargoes  which possess a chemical hazard that could give rise to a dangerous situation on a ship

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• IMSBC Code group A and B

IMSBC Code group C cargoes

A Group C cargo is a cargo which is neither classified as group A nor group B. Note: Group A cargoes which possess a hazard due to moisture that may result in liquefaction or dynamic separation if shipped at a moisture content in excess of their transportable moisture limit. Group B cargoes are those which possess a chemical hazard that could give rise to a dangerous situation on a ship.

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• IMSBC Code group C

IMSBC Code group A cargoes

A Group A cargo is one which possesses a hazard due to moisture that may result in liquefaction or dynamic separation if shipped at a moisture content in excess of its transportable moisture limit.

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• IMSBC Code group A

IMSBC Code group B cargoes

A Group B cargo is one which possesses a chemical hazard which could give rise to a dangerous situation on a ship.

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• Solid bulk cargo
• IMSBC Code group B

Is your cargo a Group "A", "B", "C" or "A and B" Cargo?

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• Solid bulk cargo
• IMSBC Code group A
• IMSBC Code group B
• IMSBC Code group C
• IMSBC Code group A and B

Cargoes not listed in the IMSBC Code

BIMCO gets enquiries often in relation to the classification group and carriage requirements of solid bulk cargoes that are not listed in the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes ( IMSBC) Code.   BIMCO provides guidance and the course of action required in such cases leading up to having the cargo listed in the IMSBC Code.   

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• Solid bulk cargo

IMSBC Code webinar - Difficulties transporting solid bulk cargoes

On 5th December 2019, BIMCO held a one-hour long webinar session on the IMSBC Code, highlighting the difficulties that shipowners encounter when they are transporting solid bulk cargoes, together with some BIMCO recommendations put forward that could help improve the situation. 

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• Solid bulk cargo
• IMSBC Code amendment 04-17