Tag: IMSBC Code

International Group of P&I Clubs (IGP&I) has issued a circular informing about the guidelines for handling and transporting DRI.

With Indonesia's export restrictions on nickel ore and a recent decline in exports from the Philippines, shipping activity for nickel ore to the South Pacific islands, including the Solomon Islands and New Caledonia, has increased.

Gard Club highlights the issue of serious scrap metal fires and whether the IMSBC Code is adequately addressing the risks. 

The maritime industry, a vital part of global trade, is currently navigating a rapidly changing regulatory environment that will influence its present and future. Looking ahead, there are several major issues shaping the regulatory landscape for the sector.

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

NorthStandard P&I Club has published a guide on "Bulk Cargo Liquefaction and Dynamic Separation", exploring the phenomenon and presenting best practices to mitigate its impact. 

The West P&I Club has been advised that iron ore exports are expected to restart from Goa and other west coast ports in India with first shipments expected in early October 2024 after the ending of the SW monsoon.

A  Safety Bulletin by the Tokyo MoU focuses on the risks associated with the carriage of solid bulk cargoes and provides a summary of the steps operators must follow before accepting a cargo for shipment, explaining the responsibilities of the master and the shipper. 

BIMCO has issued a timely reminder regarding the risks involved in the sea transport of palm kernel shells in solid bulk form, following a relevant incident in Japan. 

NorthStandard P&I club warns against the dangers of loading coal cargoes with temperatures in excess of 55°C, after noticing many instances, with Indonesia being a particular hot spot.