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Bulk Carrier Incidents in 2018 and Analysis

The latest check with the various sources was made on 19 Jun 2018. Here are the findings on incidents of bulk carriers (dwt >10k) for reference. Between Jan and May 2018, there were 112 bulk carrier incidents reported: Among them, it is to...

June 20, 2018

IMO Incidents & Casualties Misc Issues Noticeboard Ports & Terminals

Stowaway incidents and ports between 2010-2018

Update:- 19 Jun 2018
Here is the update of reported stowaway cases in 2017 and the first 5 months in 2018, and the names of ports of those incidents.
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June 19, 2018

Cargoes IMO Incidents & Casualties Life Saving Noticeboard

INTERCARGO Submissions to IMO in 2018

Submissions to the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 99), 16-25 May 2018 MSC 99/20/7 – Proposal for a new agenda item to amend the definition of ‘Group A’ in the IMSBC Code (see attached) MSC 99/20/8 – Proposal for a new output...

June 13, 2018

Cargoes In Focus Incidents & Casualties Publications

Latest INTERCARGO Publications

Benchmarking Bulk Carriers – see here
Bulk Carrier Casualty Report – see here
Guidance on the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes Code – see here

May 31, 2018

In Focus Incidents & Casualties Media Releases

“On Bulk Carrier Casualties & Incidents”

Media Release – 10 May 2018 “On Bulk Carrier Casualties & Incidents” INTERCARGO’s latest Bulk Carrier Casualty Report, which provides an analysis of bulk carrier total losses between 2008 to 2017 (see ), has been submitted to the International...

May 10, 2018

Incidents & Casualties Noticeboard Publications

Bulk Carrier Casualty Report 2017

Please view INTERCARGO’s “Bulk Carrier Casualty report – Years 2008 to 2017 and the trends” attached. INTERCARGO submitted a paper to IMO, with reference III 5/INF.2 as attached, making the Bulk Carrier Casualty Report 2017...

May 3, 2018

Incidents & Casualties Industry Developments Noticeboard Training, Manpower & Human Element

Crew Injury Frequency and Lost Time – Benchmarking Scheme for Bulk Carrier

A group of INTERCARGO members have checked with INTERCARGO Secretariat on whether it has industry average of crew Injury frequency and lost time. It is understood that with crew Injury as one of their internal key performance indicators, those...

April 19, 2018

Incidents & Casualties Noticeboard

Bulk carrier incidents in 2016 and 2017 and analysis

Regarding casualties of bulk carriers of dwt 10k and over, and loss of seafarer lives as consequence of those casualties in 2017, it is sad to advise members of the following: The rest of the content is not permitted for your membership level or if...

January 17, 2018

Incidents & Casualties Media Releases

“On the tragic loss of EMERALD STAR”

Media Release – 24 October 2017 “On the tragic loss of EMERALD STAR” INTERCARGO is deeply concerned with the tragic loss of the 57k dwt Bulk Carrier EMERALD STAR in the morning of the 13th October with 26 seafarers on board. To date, 16 crew members...

October 24, 2017

In Focus Incidents & Casualties

EMERALD STAR Casualty

INTERCARGO follows closely the Emerald Star tragic loss; we express our sympathy to all those affected – our thoughts are with the families and loved ones of the seafarers. Our Media Release is posted here. Latest information becoming...

October 16, 2017

Cargoes Incidents & Casualties Noticeboard

Indonesian Nickel Ore – Casualty EMERALD STAR

It was reported on the morning of the 13th October that the 57,000 dwt Bulk Carrier EMERALD STAR laden with Indonesian Nickel Ore sank in the Philippines Sea. The cause of the casualty is presently unknown however the INTERCARGO Secretariat has...

October 13, 2017

IMO In Focus Incidents & Casualties Noticeboard Piracy Reception Facilities

INTERCARGO Submissions to IMO in 2017

Submissions to Intersessional meeting (Oct. 23-27) of the Working Group on Reduction of GHG emissions submission Paper 2/2/1 – Comments on the draft structure and suggested draft text Submissions to IMO III.4 (sep. 25-29) submission on Port...

October 10, 2017

Incidents & Casualties

Bulk Carrier Incidents in 2018 and Analysis

Stowaway incidents and ports between 2010-2018

INTERCARGO Submissions to IMO in 2018

Latest INTERCARGO Publications

“On Bulk Carrier Casualties & Incidents”

Bulk Carrier Casualty Report 2017

Crew Injury Frequency and Lost Time – Benchmarking Scheme for Bulk Carrier

Bulk carrier incidents in 2016 and 2017 and analysis

“On the tragic loss of EMERALD STAR”

EMERALD STAR Casualty

Indonesian Nickel Ore – Casualty EMERALD STAR

INTERCARGO Submissions to IMO in 2017

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