NEWS & UPDATES

Safe Carriage of Nickel Ore Cargoes in the south-western Pacific Ocean

Wed 17 Jun

International Group of P&I Clubs in conjunction with INTERCARGO and Roxburgh have developed a circular that aims to highlight the challenges associated with the export of nickel ore from both the Philippines and the Solomon Islands located in the south-western Pacific Ocean.

 

The circular aims to provide recommendations to Members to help mitigate the associated risk with these cargoes, and provides information on:

 

  • Regional Geology and Material Characteristics
  • Regulatory Framework
  • Operational Challenges in Exporting Regions
  • Shipper Sampling and Testing Requirements
  • Recommended Information to be Requested prior to fixing
  • Loading and Voyage Considerations
  • Additional Recommended Precautions
  • Possible Prejudice to Club Cover