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Solid bulk cargo
Solid bulk cargo database
A valuable supplement to the IMSBC Code, containing cargo information and carriage requirements of solid bulk cargoes commonly transported. Amendment 05-19 (2020 edition) is the current Code in force as of 1 January 2021.
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IMSBC Code
- BIMCO Basic IMSBC Code Step-by-Step User Guide Chart
- Is your cargo a Group "A", "B", "C" or "A and B" Cargo?
- IMSBC Code group A cargoes
- IMSBC Code group B cargoes
- IMSBC Code group C cargoes
- IMSBC Code group A and B cargoes
- IMSBC Code cargo declaration form
- IMSBC Code webinar
- IMSBC Code webinar - Difficulties transporting solid bulk cargoes
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Dangers associated with solid bulk cargoes
- Dangers associated with the carriage of bauxite
- Dangers associated with the carriage of distillers dried grains with solubles (DDGS)
- Dangers associated with the carriage of direct reduced iron (C ) fines
- Dangers associated with the carriage of iron ore fines
- Dangers associated with the carriage of iron sand
- Dangers associated with the carriage of nickel ore
- Dangers associated with the carriage of palm kernel shells
- Dangers associated with oxygen depletion cargoes
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IMSBC Code circulars
- Carriage of ammonium nitrate based fertilizer (non-hazardous) - CCC.1/Circ.4 - 22 September 2017
- Lists of Solid Bulk Cargoes for which a fixed gas fire-extinguishing system may be exempted or for which a fixed gas fire extinguishing system is in effective ( MSC.1/circ.1395/Rev.4) - 13 June 2019)
- Contact names and addresses of designated national competent authorities for grain and solid bulk cargoes -BC.1/circ.74
- Guidelines for Submission of Information and Completion of Format for Properties of Cargoes Not Listed in the IMSBC Code and their Conditions of Carriage - Msc.1/Circ.1453/Rev.1 - 12 June 2015
- Testing of solid bulk cargoes for corrosivity - IMO issues interim guidance
- Guidelines for developing and approving procedures for sampling, testing and controlling the moisture content of solid bulk cargoes which may liquefy - MSC-1/Circ.1454 /Rev.1 - 15 June 2015
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Latest Related News
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Cargo Alert - Loading of iron ore fines in Sierra Leone
BIMCO alert members about liquefaction concerns seen with loading of iron ore fines in Sierra Leone.
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BIMCO supports IMO development of global remote inspection guidelines
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the shipping industry has faced challenges when it comes to conducting surveys and inspections physically on board ships. As a result of social distancing requirements during the pandemic, remote surveys and inspections for the certification of materials and components have been successfully used and have proven to be a helpful alternative to on-site surveys. Now, global guidelines are needed.
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Container cargo industry guidelines for seed cakes transport to mitigate fire incidents onboard ships
Seed cakes transported in containers continue to provide a risk in terms of causing container fires onboard and BIMCO urges the use of joint-industry guidelines to BIMCO members to improve safety for ship and crew.
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Seed cake - Container Cargo Guidelines for Safe Transport
Providing the joint-industry guidelines for the safe carriage of seed cake in containers.
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BIMCO welcomes updated IMO Compendium to advance electronic data
Standardising and harmonising electronic ship to shore communication for reporting purposes was high on the agenda at the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) virtual Facilitation Committee (FAL) meeting held from 1-7 June 2021 (FAL 45).
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