BIMCO Liquid Cargo Database. How to use - step by step

Introduction to the use of the content in the BIMCO Liquid Cargo Database

• Information
• Cargo
• Liquid cargo

The liquid cargo regulations

The carriage of chemicals in bulk is governed by SOLAS Chapter VII - Carriage of dangerous goods and MARPOL Annex II - Regulations for the Control of Pollution by Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk. The Conventions require chemical tankers built after 1 July 1986 to comply with the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (IBC Code). The carriage of oil is governed by SOLAS Chapter II-2 and MARPOL Annex I  - Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution by Oil

• Information
• Cargo
• Liquid cargo

Carriage of energy-rich fuels and their blends

• Cargo
• Liquid cargo

How to use the IBC Code

SOLAS Chapter VII part B - Construction and equipment of ships carrying dangerous liquid chemicals in bulk - made the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk, in short - the IBC code - mandatory for chemical tankers constructed on or after 1 July 1986.

• Cargo
• Liquid cargo
• IBC Code 2021

MARPOL Annex II - Overview of Noxious Liquid Substances, categorisations and disposal requirements.

A brief overview of Noxious Liquid Substances(NLS) and the applicable discharge and disposal requirements including amendments entering into force 1 January 2021. 

• Cargo
• Liquid cargo
• IBC Code 2021

Acronyms relevant for oil- and chemical tankers

• Cargo
• Liquid cargo

Cleaning of cargo tanks - oil tankers and chemical tankers

As the BIMCO Liquid cargo database will not go deep into tank cleaning details but only gives an overall description of the methods it is recommended to consult professional Tank Cleaning Guides for in-depth tank cleaning details.

• Cargo
• Liquid cargo

Marine Diesel Oil (MDO), Intermediate Fuel Oil (IFO) and heavy Fuel Oil (HFO)

• Cargo
• Liquid cargo