Tag: iron ore

The general cargo ship 'YU TONG 1' sank in the early hours of Sunday, while underway some 3 nautical miles off Guandong Province, China, southern Taiwan Strait, amid inclement weather conditions.

In a bid to tackle pollution, China is considering cutting steel production by 50%. However, Drewry shipping consultancy estimates that if this initiative goes ahead, it will affect significantly the dry bulk market.

The West of England P&I Club informs that India has now approved eDOT Marine Laboratories to use the modified Proctor / Fagerberg test for iron ore fines. A table include the newly revised list of DGS approved laboratories has been released. The table also includes the validity of their approval, and the test methods which they are authorized to use.

ClassNK has issued Technical Information TEC-0987 to inform about the carriage and testing of IRON ORE FINES on cargo ships flying Antigua and Barbuda Flag.

IMSBC Code Group A - Nickel Ore - Iron Ore Fines - Bauxite Cargo liquefaction may result in cargo shift and loss of stability; this has been the cause of a number of serious casualties during the last years and now liquefaction is being considered as a major hazard for bulk carriers.Liquefaction occurs when a cargo (which may not appear visibly wet) has a level of moisture in between particles. During a voyage, the ship movement may cause the cargo to liquefy and become viscous and fluid, which can lead to cargo flowing with the roll of the ship and potentially causing a dangerous list and sudden capsize of the vessel. Special consideration and precautions should be taken when loading a cargo which may liquefy.DNV GL has recenlty published an informative guideline for the design and operation of vessels with bulk cargo that may liquefy. The main risk for a vessel carrying cargo that may liquefy is shifting of the cargo.The following cargoes are subject to liquefaction:1. IMSBC Code Group AIn the IMSBC Code, the cargoes have been divided into three groups. Group A consists of cargoes that may liquefy. Group B are cargoes with a chemical hazard. Group C ...

According to BIMCO, China's steel exports are not enough to support the freight market as you will need lower Chinese iron ore production too in order to keep growing imports of iron ore into China that will support the dry bulk freight market.

Dangers of carrying nickel ore from Indonesia and the Philippines The West of England P&I Club has issued an article to remind operators of the International Group requirements when planning to fix or charter a vessel to load nickel ore from the Philippines or Indonesia. The details are set out in Notice to Members No 14 2013/2014. In addition, the International Group circular on the Safe Carriage of Nickel Ore Cargoes should be read and followedEarlier this month a supramax bulk carrier sailed for Lianyungang, China after loading a cargo of nickel ore at Surigao, Philippines.The nickel ore in two of the vessel's cargo holds liquefied when heavy weather was encountered approximately 225 miles south east of Taiwan, causing a heavy list. Although the master headed for a port of refuge with an escort tug in attendance, the list increased to the point where it was necessary to abandon ship. Sadly, one crewmember did not survive.According to reports, another vessel has also experienced cargo liquefaction problems this month while loading nickel ore at anchor in Surigao.Club correspondents Pandiman, Manila have advised that nickel ore from Surigao and Dinagat has a particularly high clay content. Samples may appear to be satisfactory ...

The government of India has given its approval to renew long term agreements with Japanese and South Korean steel mills for the supply of high grade iron ore.

The increases in Brazilian iron ore exports opens up great prospects for dry bulk shipping, in particular the Capesize segment

Skuld addresses the liquefaction risks of iron ore shipments in Sierra Leone