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The UK P&I Club has recently been advised of issues with the export operations of Iron Ore from Mexico.

Lloyd's Register has issued a Statutory Alert regarding the early implementation of draft amendments to the IMSBC Code.

The Standard P&I Club issues Alert regarding Considerations for the carriage of 'Direct Reduced Iron' cargoes

A new iron ore fines (IOF) Schedule to the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code governing the carriage of IOF by sea, and an amended iron ore Schedule, were agreed at the IMO DSC 18 meeting in September 2013, subject to final approval by the IMO Maritime Safety Committee at its 95th session in 2015.

A new iron ore fines (IOF) Schedule to the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code governing the carriage of IOF by sea, and an amended iron ore Schedule, were agreed at the IMO DSC 18 meeting in September 2013.

Recent incidents draw the attention to the problem The London P&I Club says the lifting of an iron ore ban in India, together with the recent total loss of two ships, has put the spotlight once again on the problem of cargo liquefaction.In the latest issue of its StopLoss Bulletin, the club says, "There are specific challenges involved in the export of iron ore fines from Indian ports during the monsoon season which can increase the moisture content of the cargo to levels where liquefaction can occur. This can result in severe loss of a ship's stability and, sometimes, in the vessel sinking. Other cargoes such as nickel ore are also prone to liquefaction."Last month, the Indian Supreme Court lifted the ban imposed in 2010 in Goa on the mining, storage and export of iron ore, and allowed the e-auctioning of 11.5m tonnes of excavated iron ore which has been lying unused since the ban was introduced. The process will be supervised by a committee set up by the court. A separate committee was also appointed to advise how much iron ore can be extracted each year, and it is due to report its recommendations by 15 February, 2014. It ...

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) have issued an exemption certificate stating that iron ore fines must be carried and tested in accordance with the draft IMSBC Code schedule.

Amendments related to carriage and testing of iron ore fines At the September 2013 session of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Dangerous Goods, Solid Bulk Cargoes and Containers Sub-Committee (DSC), a new draft schedule for iron ore fines, iron ore and a modified Proctor/Fagerberg test procedure for iron ore fines was agreed. These are expected to be adopted as part of amendment 03-15 of the IMSBC Code.The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) have issued an exemption certificate stating that iron ore fines must be carried and tested in accordance with the draft IMSBC Code schedule. A copy of this exemption, which enters force on 1 January 2014, can befound here.Early implementation of draft amendments to the IMSBC code related to the carriage and testing of iron ore finesThe Maritime Safety Committee, at its ninety-first session, authorized DSC 18 to issue a DSC circular on early implementation of the draft schedule(s) for iron ore fines, after the Sub-Committee finalizes the draft schedule.As instructed, DSC 18 prepared a draft individual schedule for IRON ORE FINES, a draft amendment to the individual schedule for IRON ORE and a draft amendment to appendix 2 to the IMSBC Code for the inclusion of "Modified Proctor/Fagerberg ...

The Skuld P&I Club has issued an advisory regarding several shipments of "Sintered Iron Ore" out of Philippines, shipped primarily by Philippine Sinter Corporation. Certain queries arose in respect of these shipments which are of general interest, and Skuld provides the following advices.

Update on Iron Ore Cargoes