Tag: IMDG Code

In early May, ICHCA International welcomed a key amendment to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), which strengthens safety requirements for shipping ammonium nitrate.

Gard P&I Club informs operators on hazardous containerized cargo leakage and presents key measures to prevent these situations from escaping control. 

WSC, IGP&I and TT Club created a guide to ensure shippers are well informed about IMDG Code changes regarding charcoal.

Britannia P&I Club highlights the updated CINS guidelines for the safe carriage of charcoal in containers, reflecting the updated IMDG Code.

The supply chain for charcoal cargoes leading up to sea transportation is about to change with the onset of amendments agreed at the IMO.

The Swedish Club’s Monthly Safety Scenario for November highlights a fire on a container ship caused by the failure to declare charcoal as dangerous cargo under the IMDG Code.

Charcoal is described in the IMDG Code as "black material originating from organic sources. Particularly includes carbon blacks, of animal or vegetable origin other non-activated carbon materials and charcoal produced from materials such as bone, & bamboo, coconut shell, jute and wood.” 

According to NorthStandard, vessels carrying hazardous cargo to take extra precautions when calling at Egyptian ports, especially during the current summer months when temperatures are notably high.

The Britannia P&I Club has issued its latest edition of “Risk Watch”, in which includes an article that highlights that Lithium-Ion Batteries have gained significant attention in recent years due to their pivotal role in the global shift towards sustainability, as well as their association with certain fire risks relating to thermal runaway, self-ignition, and the risk of an explosive and toxic atmosphere. 

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has imposed a 90-day ban on the Antigua & Barbuda-flagged general cargo ship BBC Jade, operated by Briese Heavylift GmbH & Co. This marks the third ban issued by AMSA to a Briese Heavylift ship in the current year.