Solid bulk cargoes on barges - any regulations governing such carriage? 10 March 2017 BIMCO assists a member with a query about whether there were any international regulations or recommendations governing the carriage of solid bulk cargoes on barges. News story Cargo Solid bulk cargo IMSBC Code group A
Testing of solid bulk cargoes for corrosivity - IMO issues interim guidance 29 January 2019 The International Maritime Organization (IMO) issues interim guidance for modified testing of solid bulk cargoes for corrosivity. News story Cargo Solid bulk cargo
UN 3077 EHS Solid Bulk Cargoes - how to comply with carriage requirements under the IMSBC Code 01 September 2017 The carriage requirements of UN 3077 environmentally hazardous solid bulk cargoes under the IMSBC Code. News story Cargo Solid bulk cargo IMSBC Code group A IMSBC Code group A and B
More solid bulk cargoes exempted from CO2 fittings and updated BIMCO IMSBC Code Basic User Guide Chart 01 August 2017 New solid bulk cargoes added to list for exemption from having a fixed fire-extinguishing system in the cargo spaces. See revised IMO circular. News story Cargo
Dangers of entry into enclosed spaces for solid bulk cargoes 02 May 2019 Accidents including fatalities continue to occur in the cargo holds and adjacent spaces of ships carrying solid bulk cargoes and this is a timely reminder to members about the dangers of entry into enclosed spaces. News story Cargo Solid bulk cargo Safety
IMO issues new list of designated national competent authorities for solid bulk and grain cargoes 23 March 2017 Equip yourself with the latest list of designated national competent authorities for carriage of solid bulk and grain cargoes. News story Cargo
Solid bulk cargo database 04 January 2019 A valuable supplement to the mandatory IMSBC Code. This database contains information on the carriage requirements, including cargo properties and characteristics of the most commonly transported solid bulk cargoes. Amendment 04-17 (2018 Edition) to the IMSBC Code,which entered into force on 1 January 2019, is the current IMSBC Code. Cargo Solid bulk cargo
Cargoes that liquefy – better understanding of dynamic separation and free slurry effect and how master and crew can take action 06 June 2018 ClassNK and Rio Tinto issue important information on safe shipment of solid bulk cargoes relating to dynamic separation and resulting free slurry surface effect. News story Cargo Solid bulk cargo Safety
Less than a month to go with the IMSBC Code changes - Members get ready! 11 December 2018 The mandatory International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code will enter its Amendment 04-17 on 1 January 2019. Find out what the amendments are that would impact members’ dealings with these cargoes. News story Cargo Solid bulk cargo
Amendment 03-15 to the IMSBC Code and the BIMCO Solid Cargo Database 03 January 2017 Amendment 03-15 to the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code becomes mandatory effective 1 January 2017. News story Cargo
