Tag: liquefaction

Britannia P&I Club has advised on essential safety measures and procedures for managing the risks of cargo liquefaction and dynamic separation during voyages.

With Indonesia's export restrictions on nickel ore and a recent decline in exports from the Philippines, shipping activity for nickel ore to the South Pacific islands, including the Solomon Islands and New Caledonia, has increased.

The Nautical Institute draws lessons learned from an incident in which a converted Very Large Ore Carrier (VLOC) rapidly sunk resulting in the loss of 22 crew members. 

NorthStandard P&I Club has published a guide on "Bulk Cargo Liquefaction and Dynamic Separation", exploring the phenomenon and presenting best practices to mitigate its impact. 

A  Safety Bulletin by the Tokyo MoU focuses on the risks associated with the carriage of solid bulk cargoes and provides a summary of the steps operators must follow before accepting a cargo for shipment, explaining the responsibilities of the master and the shipper. 

The Gard P&I Club recently published an article alerting interested parties to the dangers associated with the liquefaction of chromite ore cargo originating from South Africa.

INTERCARGO published its Bulk Carrier Casualty Report, reporting that 21 bulk carriers of more than 10,000 deadweight tonnes (dwt) were reported lost, with the tragic loss of 89 seafarers’ lives,  for the years 2014-2023.

As NorthStandard P&I Club reminds, the early wet season has commenced in a number of West African regions for this year, known locally as Mango Rains, which raises the danger of liquefaction of certain cargoes. 

Britannia Club published an article which aims to emphasise the risks associated with the liquefaction of nickel ore during seaborne transport, highlighting the need for vigilance among shipowners and masters.

Chesapeake Energy Corporation, Delfin LNG LLC and Gunvor Group, through Gunvor Singapore Pte announced the entrance into a liquefied natural gas (LNG) export deal that includes executed Sales and Purchase Agreements (SPA) for long-term liquefaction offtake.