The IMO sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC 4) took place between Monday 11 September and Friday 15 September 2017. The below brief covers the IMSBC Code matters that were discussed at CCC 4 and includes information on: You...
On 25 and 26 September 2017, the INTERCARGO Secretariat attended a Lloyd’s Maritime Academy hosted seminar on “Liquefaction of Bulk Cargoes”. The following presentations are available for download: You need to login to view the...
Following the Bulk Jupiter incident a group of industry stakeholders established a Global Bauxite Working Group (GBWG) whose purpose was to conduct research into the behaviour of Bauxite during shipping. The GBWG finished the research and has...
At the 98th session of the IMO Maritime Safety Committee MSC 98 (June 2017), the MSC adopted draft amendments to the IMSBC Code ( Amendment 04-17) with a view to Entry into Force on 01 January 2019. You need to login to view the rest of the content...
At the 98th session of the IMO Maritime Safety Committee MSC 98 (June 2017), the MSC adopted draft amendments to the IMSBC Code ( Amendment 04-17) with a view to Entry into Force on 01 January 2019. You need to login to view the rest of the...
INTERCARGO members and guests had the opportunity to attend a very interesting presentation by the Standard P&I Club delivered by Yves Vandenborn, Director of Loss Prevention, and Akshat Arora, Marine Surveyor. The presentation was delivered in...
Following recent press reports concerning the lifting of the Indonesian Nickel Ore and Bauxite export ban, the INTERCARGO Secretariat issued the following circular to Members: ATTN: ALL MEMBERS – INFORMATION ONLY Dear Members, Many of you may have...
Lloyd’s Register, the UK P&I Club, and INTERCARGO have produced a pocket guide for ships’ officers and agents who arrange cargoes for loading. Guidance for crews on the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes Code Carrying solid...
Amendment 03-15 of the IMSBC Code will Enter into Force on 01 January 2017, the INTERCARGO Secretariat has produced a document that summarises the new amendments, the document can be downloaded here (member login required)
The AMSA webpage has information to remind all ship owners, ship operators and masters of the requirements for the safe carriage of Ammonium Nitrate on board ships. Fertilizers Europe published its issue 2014 – Guidance for sea transport of...
Members have expressed at various times concerns relating to the correct description, condition and handling of some Philippines bulk cargoes, especially potential group ‘A’ cargoes emanating from various southern Filipino ports. In June...
INTERCARGO has been working with Lloyd’s Register and the UK P&I Club on a new edition of “Carrying Solid Bulk Cargoes Safely – Guidance for crews on the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes Code”. The Guidance is aimed to help crews...