Tag: IMSBC Code

According to West P&I Club, it is a requirement that all vessels carry the correct gas detection equipment onboard when carrying specific cargo; otherwise, the crew will be unable to evaluate the associated risks or hazards of the cargo carried onboard. 

Mark Russell, Vice President, Head of Cargo Claims, Gard P&I Club, presents cases involving cargoes that may liquefy but are not listed in the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code as Group A cargoes and thus are not declared as such by shippers.

The 107th session of the IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 107), 31 May to 9 June 2023, adopted new SOLAS as well as new STCW, LSA Code and IMSBC Code ammendments. 

The Governments of Australia and Indonesia have announced the completion of two facilities in Jakarta, Indonesia, to improve safety measures across the maritime sector. 

The 107th session of the IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 107), 31 May to 9 June 2023, adopted new requirements in order to improve safety, including new mandatory requirements for lifting appliances and anchor handling winches, and new mandatory requirements for ventilation of totally enclosed lifeboats.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO)'s Maritime Safety Committee 107th session (MSC 107) will take place 31 May - 9 June 2023, to discuss matters related to maritime safety and maritime security which fall within the scope of IMO, covering both passenger and cargo ships.

Lloyd's Register published a report earlier this week that evaluates upcoming changes to mandatory statutory regulations and instruments.

ABS (American Bureau of Shipping) has issued a report to remind of key updates to the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) set of amendments to the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code.

As North Club informs, the 2022 edition of the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code features a new schedule. The cargo is a lead residue resulting from a metal recovery process that extracts zinc from a specifically manufactured ore or concentrate. 

Britannia P&I informs operators to be vigilant when carrying olive margine, warning about the risks of liquefaction, that can affect a safe operation onboard.