A valuable supplement to the IMSBC Code, containing cargo information and carriage requirements of solid bulk cargoes commonly transported. Amendment 04-17 (2018 edition) is the current Code in force. Amendment 05-19 (2020 edition) will enter into force on 1 January 2021. Member States can apply it in whole or part on a voluntary basis effective 1 January 2020. 

• 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

• Amendment 04-17 (2018 Edition), IMSBC Code
• Amendment 05-19 (2020 Edition), IMSBC Code

• Carriage of ammonium nitrate based fertilizer (non-hazardous) - CCC.1/Circ.4 - 22 September 2017
• Carriage of bauxite which may liquefy - CCC.1/Circ.2/Rev.1 - 20 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

• About the solid cargo database and the relevant requirements
• Competent authorities - safe carriage of grain and solid bulk cargoes
• SOLAS - Carriage of 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
• Dynamic Separation Process - better understanding and handling by master and crew
• What is the difference between dynamic separation and liquefaction?