Tag: IMSCB

After increased instances of issues with the carriage of scrap metal cargo, NorthStandard P&I Club highlights the need for vigilance at loading.

The Bahamas Maritime Authority issued a maritime bulletin informing of the voluntarily "early" implementation of the revised IMSBC Code concerning all ships registered in the Bahamas Authority.

The Swedish Club informs that by 1 January 2019 there will be a supplementary IMSCB for coal. Namely, coal will not only be categorized as a chemical hazard cargo (Group B) but will also fall into Group A (liquefaction). If the particles are large enough to prevent liquefaction, then they will not be a Group A cargo.