Tag: liquefaction

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 ...

Dangers regarding bulk cargoes that may have a potential for liquefaction The International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (Intercargo) again reminds all stakeholders of the continued dangers associated with the carriage of bulk cargoes that may have a potential for liquefaction.The recent capsize and sinking of the Bahamas flag Bulk Jupiter in the opening days of January, with the loss of 18 of its 19 crew, may again prove to be yet another casualty statistic in the long list of bulk carrier losses caused by cargo liquefaction. The ship had reportedly loaded a cargo of Bauxite at Kuantan, Malaysia.In any such incident, our first thoughts will always be with the families of the crew members that have lost their lives and Intercargo welcomes a swift and thorough investigation into this tragic incident, so that the causes can be established and lessons learned. It is only by addressing the root cause of shipping casualties directly that we can help ensure the safety of crews and ships.Intercargo has repeatedly expressed concern over the need for increased care and vigilance when bulk cargoes that have the potential for liquefaction are to be carried, and has achieved success through IMO towards improved testing and ...

Skuld loss prevention advice on liquefaction risks from bauxite cargoes

Possible liquefaction of cargoes of Bauxite

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

Cargo Liquefaction Incident

Guidelines re procedures for sampling, testing and controlling the moisture content

Adoption of Amendment 02-13 to the IMSBC Code

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

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.