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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.5) - 28 April 2022
- 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 final 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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Dangers associated with the carriage of nickel ore
Nickel ore is one of the most problematic cargoes to be carried in solid bulk form. This article provides information on why it is so and how it can be shipped safely with some precautions to be taken into consideration.
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IMDG code competent authorities contact details
Providing the latest information on contact points relating to designated national competent authorities that are responsible for the safe carriage of dangerous goods in compliance with the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code.
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Competent authorities - safe carriage of grain and solid bulk cargoes
Providing the latest information on contact points relating to designated national competent authorities that are responsible for the safe carriage of grain and solid bulk cargoes.
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Testing of solid bulk cargoes for corrosivity - IMO issues final guidance
BIMCO providing guidance on the corrosivity test that is applied to solid bulk cargoes under the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes ( IMSBC) Code for assessment and classification, if found to be a corrosive solid, as a cargo that is hazardous when transported in bulk ( MHB).
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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.5) - 28 April 2022
Providing the lists of solid bulk cargoes that can be exempted from CO2 fittings as issued by the International Maritime Organization.
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