The IMO has just published the latest International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code, incorporating Amendment 06-21, 2022 edition.
Terminal operators engaged in the loading and discharging of high density solid bulk cargoes are not always aware of the increased stress, torsional, bending and shear forces to which a vessel may be subjected during these operations, Very often speed of loading or discharging is the only considerat... Please follow the link to continue reading.
Grain cargoes - List of grain cargoes available? How are they determined?
Warning of explosive incidents that could occur with shipment of aluminium dross in bulk containers.
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Amendment 03-15 to the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code becomes mandatory effective 1 January 2017.
The current carriage requirements of bauxite cargoes in bulk
To get members ready for the new Code coming into effect 1 January 2019, BIMCO gives a run down of the major amendments that would impact members' business dealing with the carriage of dry bulk cargoes.
Following the IMO revised circular (CCC.1/circ.2/Rev.1 dated 20 September 2017) on bauxite , Australia will now allow for the new testing procedure and schedules for bauxite to be applied for all bauxite cargoes in bulk shipped from Australia.
