Tag: iron ore

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

With reference to the carriage and testing of Iron Ore and Iron Ore Fines on the Marshall Islands flag vessels, Marshall Islands Government has notified ClassNK of carriage and testing of these bulk ores as below (Marine Notice No. 2-011-44).

With reference to the test standards established in IMSBC Code on cargo ships flying UK Flag, UK Government has notified ClassNK of Marine Guidance Note

The UK P&I Club issued a bulleting informing of two cargoes of Nickel Ore that were allegedly being prepared for shipment under the Bulk Cargo Shipping Name of Iron Ore

Liquefaction of mineral ores, including iron ore fines, may result in cargo shift and loss of stability and this has been the cause of a number of serious casualties in recent years

The IMO's Committee on Maritime Safety (MSC) held its 93rd Session (MSC 93) from Wednesday 14 through Friday 23 May 2014 under the Chairmanship of Mr Christian Breinholt (DENMARK) and his Vice Chair, Captain M Segar of SINGAPORE). 104 Member States attended the meeting during which a drafting group (DG) and two working groups (WG) were subsequently formed and chaired as follows: