A valuable supplement to the IMSBC Code, containing cargo information and carriage requirements of solid bulk cargoes commonly transported.

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.

• BIMCO Basic IMSBC Code Step-by-Step User Guide Chart
• Is your cargo a Group "A", "B", "C" or "A and B" Cargo?
• IMSBC Code group A cargoes
• Cargoes not listed in the IMSBC Code
• Angle of Repose –Understanding and Use in the IMSBC Code
• IMSBC Code group B cargoes
• IMSBC Code group C cargoes
• IMSBC Code group A and B cargoes
• IMSBC Code Shipper Responsibility and Cargo Declaration Form
• IMSBC Code webinar
• IMSBC Code webinar - Difficulties transporting solid bulk cargoes

• Amendment 03-15 (2016 Edition), IMSBC Code
• Amendment 04-17 (2018 Edition), IMSBC Code
• Amendment 05-19 (2020 Edition), IMSBC Code
• Amendment 06-21 (2022 Edition), IMSBC Code
• Amendment 07-23 (2023 Edition), IMSBC Code

• About the solid cargo database and the relevant requirements
• Competent authorities - safe carriage of grain and solid bulk cargoes
• SOLAS - Carriage of Cargoes
• Assignment of Bulk Cargo Shipping Name ( BCSN)

• Dangers associated with the carriage of bauxite
• Dangers associated with the carriage of distillers dried grains with solubles (DDGS)
• Dangers associated with the carriage of direct reduced iron (C ) fines
• Dangers associated with the carriage of iron ore fines
• Dangers associated with the carriage of iron sand
• Dangers associated with the carriage of nickel ore
• Dangers associated with the carriage of palm kernel shells
• Dangers associated with oxygen depletion cargoes

• Dynamic Separation Process - better understanding and handling by master and crew
• What is the difference between dynamic separation and liquefaction?
• UK P&I Club Webinar - Liquefaction Risks - IMSBC Group A Cargo

• 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 in effective ( MSC.1/circ.1395/Rev.6) - 26 June 2023
• Contact names and addresses of designated national competent authorities for grain and solid bulk cargoes -BC.1/circ.74/Corr.2
• Guidelines for Submission of Information and Completion of Format for Properties of Cargoes Not Listed in the IMSBC Code and their Conditions of Carriage - MSC.1/Circ.1453/Rev.2 - 26 June 2023
• Testing of solid bulk cargoes for corrosivity - IMO issues final guidance
• Revised Form for Cargo Information for Solid Bulk Cargoes
• Guidelines for developing and approving procedures for sampling, testing and controlling the moisture content of solid bulk cargoes which may liquefy - MSC-1/Circ.1454 /Rev.2 - 26 June 2023

• FAQ of 2nd Meeting of the BIMCO Dry Bulk Cargo Network
• FAQ of 3rd Meeting of the BIMCO Dry Bulk Cargo Network

• Grain Cargoes Vs IMSBC Code Cargoes
• Mill Scale
• UN 3077 solid bulk cargoes
• Wood Pulp and Pulp Wood

• HME substances and discharge of cargo residues under MARPOL Annex V
• MARPOL Annex V amendments on HME and garbage record book
• UN 3077 Solid Bulk Cargoes - Carriage requirements under the IMSBC Code