Tag: IMSBC Code

Amendments related to carriage and testing of iron ore fines At the September 2013 session of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Dangerous Goods, Solid Bulk Cargoes and Containers Sub-Committee (DSC), a new draft schedule for iron ore fines, iron ore and a modified Proctor/Fagerberg test procedure for iron ore fines was agreed. These are expected to be adopted as part of amendment 03-15 of the IMSBC Code.The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) have issued an exemption certificate stating that iron ore fines must be carried and tested in accordance with the draft IMSBC Code schedule. A copy of this exemption, which enters force on 1 January 2014, can befound here.Early implementation of draft amendments to the IMSBC code related to the carriage and testing of iron ore finesThe Maritime Safety Committee, at its ninety-first session, authorized DSC 18 to issue a DSC circular on early implementation of the draft schedule(s) for iron ore fines, after the Sub-Committee finalizes the draft schedule.As instructed, DSC 18 prepared a draft individual schedule for IRON ORE FINES, a draft amendment to the individual schedule for IRON ORE and a draft amendment to appendix 2 to the IMSBC Code for the inclusion of "Modified Proctor/Fagerberg ...

Lloyd's Register, UK P&I Club, and Intercargo produced a pocket guide and checklist earlier this year for ships' officers and agents who arrange cargoes for loading

Skuld P&I Club issues pocket guide bulk mineral cargo liquefaction

ICMM , Intercargo to focus on IMSBC Code amendments

Safe Carriage of Dry Bulk Cargoes

Containers caught fire due to self-combustion

18th session, 16-20 September 2013 The IMO's Sub-Committee on Dangerous Goods, Solid Cargoes and Containers (DSC) held its 18th session from Monday 16 through Friday 20 September 2013 under the Chairmanship of Mr Xie Hui (CHINA) and his Vice Chairman, Mr Patrick Van Lancker (BELGIUM). Within the revised sub-committee structure, DSC will become the Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) and hold its first meeting from 8 to 12 September 2014.Following a customary welcoming address by the Secretary General of IMO,three working groups were convened and Chaired as follows :WG1 Container Safety, Mr K Smith (USA)WG2 Amendments to the IMSBC Code, Dr S Ota (JAPAN)WG3 Carriage of appropriate atmosphere testing instruments, Captain M De Gracia (PANAMA)Key points from the meeting as follows : REVIEW OF GENERAL CARGO SHIP SAFETYFollowing consideration of Risk Control Option (RCO) 17 assigned to DSC by MSC relating to improvement of cargo stowage, especially bulk (other than grain) and heavy items, it was decide to recommend that no further action to be taken since such improvements are generally covered by the relevant instrument (eg. IMSBC Code and CSS Code, etc) .DEVELOPMENT OF THE ACEP DATABASEThe Bureau International des Containers (BIC) provided information on the ...

The World Shipping Council (WSC) congratulates the Dangerous Goods, Solid Cargo and Containers (DSC) Sub-committee of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) for approving proposed changes to the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) convention that will require verification of container weights before loaded containers are placed aboard ships.

Japan P&I Club Loss Prevention Bulletin No.26: Solid Bulk Cargoes Preparation of the Vessel

Assessment of acceptability for safe shipment Lloyd's Register (LR) issues statutory alert No. 26/2013 regarding amendments to the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code that will enter into force on 1 January, 2015, and may be implemented voluntarily from 1 January, 2014.There are two key changes which relate to cargoes which may liquefy (Group A cargoes), as follows. 1. Assessment of acceptability of consignments for safe shipmentThe amendments to the Code include a more robust assessment of acceptability of Group A cargoes for safe shipment. This is detailed in new section 4.3.3 and involves extra approval from the competent authority of the port of loading before Group A cargoes can be transported. It specifically applies as follows:The shipper must establish procedures for sampling, testing and controlling the moisture content of the cargo to ensure that it is less than the transportable moisture limit (TML) when it is on board the ship.The competent authority of the port of loading must confirm that the procedures comply with the provisions of the IMSBC Code and the Guidelines for Developing and Approving Procedures for Sampling, Testing and Controlling the Moisture Content for Solid Bulk Cargoes which may Liquefy (MSC.1/Circ.1454) before granting approval.The competent ...