IMSBC Code: Direct Reduced Iron (C) with high moisture
The moisture content is Maximum 0.3 % - a carriage requirement It has come to the attention of the Association that exemption certificates issued by some load port competent authorities to satisfy the requirements Section 1.5 of the IMSBC Code may not be finding their way to the relevant authority of the vessel's Flag State or port of discharge.IMSBC Code Section 1.5 states;QUOTE1.5.1 Where this Code requires that a particular provision for the transport of solid bulk cargoes shall be complied with, a competent authority or competent authorities (port State of departure, port State of arrival or flag State) may authorize any other provision by exemption if satisfied that such provision is at least as effective and safe as that required by this Code. Acceptance of an exemption authorized under this section by a competent authority not party to it is subject to the discretion of that competent authority. Accordingly, prior to any shipment covered by the exemption, the recipient of the exemption shall notify other competent authorities concerned.END QUOTEThe Maritime Authority of Panama recently issued the following statement in connection with a Certificate of Exemption issued by the competent authority of Trinidad and Tobago.QUOTEWe have not been informed/notified by ...
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