Tag: iron ore

Cargo liquefaction remains a key concern for shipping safety, with a total of 70 lives lost in 5 casualties between 2012-2021. This accounts for 76.1% of the total loss of life in shipping for this period, according to INTERCARGO.

Representatives from maritime and energy organizations convened in Sydney in October, in order to accelerate the development of a green corridor for transportation of iron ore between Australia and East Asia (the Australia-East Asia Iron Ore Green Corridor).

A consortium, led by the Global Maritime Forum and consisting of BHP, Rio Tinto, Oldendorff Carriers and Star Bulk Carriers Corp., have signed a letter of intent (LOI) to assess the development of an iron ore Green Corridor between Australia and East Asia.

Gard informs that it has been notified of a number of cases of actual liquefaction/dynamic separation of iron ore fines loaded from Sierra Leone.  

West P&I Club issued an alert focusing on the dangers of carrying iron ore fines from Pepel, Sierra Leone.

The International Group Clubs reminds operators of the risks arising from the carriage of mineral ores from certain jurisdictions.

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Australia and Primetals Technologies committed to hydrogen-based direct reducing of iron ore to cut emissions.

Vessels fixed to load bulk iron ore fines cargo in Indonesia are reminded to make sure they receive the necessary documentation for carrying Group A cargoes in good time before loading commences, the North P&I Club advised. 

Shipments of iron ore fines (IOF) from Pepel Port, Sierra Leone is on the increase, and vessels loading this cargo should be alert to the risks of liquefaction, as North P&I club urged.

The UK P&I Club shared a guide from its correspondent Club, Pandiman Philippines, concerning the potential dangers related to Nickel ore cargo, locations of loading areas, the importance of sampling and certification.