The West of England P&I Club has posted an article including the principal changes of the third amendment to the IMSBC Code, the Amendment 03-15, which became mandatory on January 1st, 2011.
The IMSBC Code is subject to updates every two years to reflect changes in the nature and variety of solid bulk cargoes presented for shipment, and advances in expert understanding regarding the safest ways to carry established solid bulk cargoes.
In June 2015 IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee adopted Resolution MSC.393(95) specifying forthcoming amendments to the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code. Contracting governments to the SOLAS Convention may apply the amendments in whole or in part on a voluntary basis from 1 January 2016. Mandatory compliance with the amended IMSBC Code requirements will commence on 1 January 2017.
Changes
- Section 3 – Safety of personnel and ship
- Section 4 – Assessment of acceptability of consignments for safe shipment
- Section 7 – Cargoes that may liquefy
- Section 9 – Materials possessing chemical hazards
- Section 14 – Prevention of pollution by cargo residues from ships
- Appendix 1 – Individual schedules of solid bulk cargoes
- Appendix 2 – Laboratory test procedures, associated apparatus and standards
- Appendix 3 – Properties of solid bulk cargoes
- Appendix 4 – Index
- Appendix 5 – Bulk Cargo Shipping Names in three languages (English, Spanish and French)
The Club advise operators to ensure their vessels comply with the amended IMSBC Code requirements from 1 January 2017, or earlier if required by the vessel’s flag state or the National Authorities at a port of call.
Read further details about the above principal changes at West of England P&I Club website
Source: The West of England P&I Club
